October 1, 1984.
The two guys who are usually never home came running back last night.
Just kidding, how could I not want to go to a celebration?
In Beijing, I wanted to go to everything I could, and even those I couldn't. I'd sit in front of the TV, ready to watch the celebration closely.
They also have a television in their courtyard, which was bought by an old man.
When there's nothing to do on weekdays, it's placed in the courtyard. In the evenings, when everyone has nothing to do, they'll watch TV in the courtyard to pass the time.
What these old men loved to watch most wasn't any TV dramas or any strange programs. It was the evening news broadcast that started in 1978; they would be glued to the television every day at 7 o'clock.
"Hmph, two ungrateful little brats, they only come back when there's something good in it." Qin Jingru's sarcastic tone hadn't stopped since she saw the two children last night.
"Oh, Mom, don't be so petty." Wang Xirou was shrewd; she immediately showered him with flattery, and then conveniently pushed Wang Ruiming forward to take the blame: "Actually, it's all Ruiming's fault. Ruiming and his lab still have experiments to do..."
"Do you think I, your mother, didn't go to college?! Ruiming is only a few years old! And he's already doing experiments?"
"Do you think Ruiming is like you? What's so strange about him going to university and doing experiments?" At this moment, Qin Huairu delivered a direct and devastating blow.
Once in university, no one could keep Wang Ruiming in check. He thrived on campus. According to the professors, Ruiming was, in a sense, their junior. Naturally, they were more lenient with their junior, and besides, his intelligence was sufficient. The professors often included Wang Ruiming in their research.
This resulted in him not attending classes much since his freshman year.
Some people did have objections, but when they saw that he got full marks in every course, no one had any objections anymore.
His knowledge is already at the forefront of this country.
"Alright, alright, let's go. We're not driving today, let's get there early."
They arrived near Tiananmen Square around 7:00 AM.
By this time, the place was already packed with people. Even those who weren't invited and couldn't get in wanted to look around and join in the fun. This is a unique kind of romance for the Chinese.
However, a few elderly men were reprimanded by Wang Shouren, which is why they didn't come out.
There are too many people here. It wouldn't be good if something happened to a few of the old men.
Tickets were checked along the way before entering the venue.
A total of [number] people participated in the military parade. In addition, more than 7,000 guests from all walks of life across the country, as well as ambassadors and diplomatic officials from various countries, attended the ceremony.
The two children were so excited their faces turned red, and the two ladies standing next to Wang Shouren were equally excited.
Perhaps some people don't understand what's so exciting about watching a military parade.
But only those who have lived through those years know what people went through to bring the country to this point.
In the 1950s, when everything was in ruins, we experienced a war that claimed the lives of countless passionate young people.
In the 1960s, the Big Brother withdrew, and all kinds of technical guidance disappeared with it. We had to figure things out on our own.
There's no need to elaborate on the 1970s.
Until now, in the 1980s, in 1984, this sleeping Eastern behemoth finally revealed its unique fangs to the world.
As strategic missiles, rockets, tanks, and armored vehicles rolled past, one imposing weapon after another, even someone as naturally composed as Wang Shouren couldn't help but clench his fists, his eyes slightly reddening. Only those who witnessed it firsthand truly understood the hardships endured. Countless lives had been lost in the construction of this nation, and every Chinese citizen felt a sense of pride in today's parade.
At night, a half-moon hangs in the sky.
The two little ones were still excited and kept chattering away.
Wang Ruiming even directly told Wang Shouren about his idea of studying in the United States.
As soon as this statement was made, Qin Jingru immediately reacted strongly.
"No way! The United States is such a dangerous place, how can we go!" Qin Jingru disagreed. Unlike people of this era, she didn't yearn for that country across the ocean, and even had no fondness for it. This was probably because she was influenced by Wang Shouren.
"But Mom, they have very advanced technology over there."
"Your dad has advanced technology; you can learn from him!"
Wang Ruiming: ...
Wang Shouren: ...
Thanks for the invitation, but I really don't have that kind of technology here. The US's technological lead is comprehensive; it's not something you can gain just by providing a few parameters or blueprints. It's a kind of technological lead.
To put it simply, even if Big Brother were to put their fighter jet data in front of the research institute right now, it would probably take them more than a year or two to fully understand it.
"Mom, let's talk this out."
"Fine! Now you think I'm being unreasonable! What, are you annoyed by me? Waaaaah..." After saying that, Qin Jingru didn't give Wang Ruiming a chance to refute her and ran away while wailing.
Wang Ruiming; ...
Wang Shouren: ...
"Look what you've done!" Wang Xirou scolded Wang Ruiming, then ran inside after him.
Qin Huairu sighed: "You two, father and son, should try to persuade her."
Wang Ruiming and Wang Shouren looked at each other.
“Dad…” Wang Ruiming was at his wits’ end. He really didn’t know how to coax a woman, nor did he understand what was so good about women, or why his father could still be so stamina after marrying so many. If it were him, he reckon he would have exploded after just one.
"Work hard. I'll handle things with your mother. When you go to the US, remember to visit your Aunt Xiao'e on your way. Oh, I reckon she has a younger brother too."
Wang Ruiming: ...
Wait, dear father, did you inadvertently say something terrible?
Before Wang Ruiming could react, Wang Shouren vanished in a flash.
Wang Ruiming was left alone, looking up at the sky.
Besides the exciting scenes I witnessed today, all that remains in my mind is my father's words, "I reckon there's another younger brother."
Good grief? Another stepmother?
At this moment, Wang Ruiming felt as if his brilliant mind was starting to smoke.
Inside the room, Qin Jingru was lying on the bed, and Wang Xirou was also lying on the bed. The mother and daughter were talking about Wang Ruiming's bad points. When they got excited, they slammed their hands on the table and stood up. Then they saw Wang Shouren.
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