In a daze, Old Lin seemed to see his comrades-in-arms and his soldiers again.
They stood right in front of him, some smiling, some glaring angrily.
They are all so young and healthy.
They were all very talented, some with strong military skills, some with high professional competence, some were talkative and cheerful, and some were taciturn...
Mr. Lin even often imagined that if they lived in this era, they would certainly have the opportunity to make greater contributions to the construction of the country.
But at that time, for the independence of the country and the rise and fall of the nation, they resolutely took up their guns, dedicated themselves to the army, and left their lives forever on the battlefield, their young faces forever frozen at that age.
At this moment, Chen Dong looked at the sorrow on Old Lin's face and knew that the old man had fallen into his memories again.
He said nothing more and just sat there quietly.
"Mr. Lin, the tea is ready!" came Secretary Wang's voice.
Old Lin snapped out of his reverie and said to Chen Dong, "Oh, the tea is ready. Alright, come on, young Chen, have some tea..."
He gestured to Chen Dong.
"Sigh, as people get older, they like to reminisce about things, as if they just happened."
Chen Dong smiled and said, "I understand!"
Old Lin smiled wryly, "Come on, have a taste."
"Actually, this kind of tea is best drunk in winter. It's said to be good for your health and can help with weight loss. But since you're here now, you can try it beforehand and see how it tastes! I also feel that it is indeed good for your health."
Chen Dong picked up the cup and looked at the red tea. He thought its color was very special, and the aroma was also very appealing, which made him want to drink it.
Hmm, it's different from any other tea I've ever had!
"It's delicious! Thank you, I'm so grateful to have you make it for me."
"Haha, that's good. Drink as much as you like, and I'll bring you some more when you leave!" Old Lin laughed heartily.
"Are you going to kick me out as soon as I arrive?" Chen Dong asked, feigning surprise.
Old Lin glared at him. "You brat, are you deliberately nitpicking and arguing with me?"
"How could I? I was just worried you might have other things to do! If you don't mind, I can stay here a few more days. Hehe... I hope you won't mind if I have a few more meals with you?"
"You want to stay? You think you can just stay? We can't afford to support you? Hey, you brat, are you trying to talk nonsense with me?" Old Lin finished speaking and then burst into laughter again.
To be honest, given Mr. Lin's status, most people wouldn't dare to talk nonsense or make a fuss with him.
Even his grandson, Lin Zichang, behaved very properly and respectfully in front of him.
Of course, chatting and laughing with old comrades-in-arms is a completely different feeling.
Chen Dong's behavior at this moment was more like the relationship between a grandfather and grandson in an ordinary family, showing a close bond, which gave Old Lin a different experience than before.
Feeling this novelty, Old Lin's mood was more relaxed than ever before.
Of course, it's not that he was in a bad mood normally, but at this moment he felt a special kind of youthful energy.
Old Lin hadn't expected that this young man, Chen Dong, who seemed a bit cold and spoke in a somewhat harsh tone, would exhibit such a state at this moment.
It's just that Mr. Lin wasn't that fashionable; otherwise, he would definitely have used one word to describe Chen Dong: "deadpan comedian."
Chen Dong was able to make this unusual move because he relaxed in front of Elder Lin, even more so than when he was with other people. He felt a sense of security and developed a special affection for Elder Lin.
Chen Dong originally thought that he possessed the mindset of a strongman, and that those who could subdue him were often even stronger.
However, when he sees people who are stronger than him, he always finds that they have one problem or another, which makes it impossible for him to respect them.
He hadn't even considered the reason for this.
It wasn't until he met and got to know Mr. Lin better that he understood his true mindset.
That is, he has respect, or rather trust, for people with noble qualities.
Truly virtuous people often focus their energy on benefiting others or improving their own moral character, rather than fixating on personal fame and gain.
Chen Dong recalled a quote from Kant: “Two things fill the mind with ever new and increasing admiration and awe, the more often and the more steadily we reflect upon them: the starry heavens above me and the moral law within me.”
In Chen Dong's view, the old man Lin in front of him was a person who had reverence and practiced morality.
Having lived through the war years and killed countless enemies, Mr. Lin has now devoted his energy to improving the country's military, technological, and economic strength, especially now, as we enter the construction period.
What's even more remarkable is that his thinking is not limited, or more accurately, not rigid.
He is open to new things and can be flexible when people ask him for help, instead of rejecting them outright like some people do.
People like Elder Lin are the ones who truly keep pace with the times, put people first, and prioritize the well-being of the people.
Of course, Chen Dong had long understood that the reason he was chosen by Elder Lin and gained his favor was because he had broadened his horizons and was no longer fixated on his own development or how much money he could make. Instead, he focused more on improving the lives of more people and making the country stronger.
"Ask not what the country has done for you, ask what you have done for the country."
With great power comes great responsibility.
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