Suddenly, her eyes lit up, and she followed suit, mysteriously approaching Xie Yan and whispering, "Comrade Xie, you don't know, but these people took away not only cultural relics, but also a large amount of gold and jewelry."
"Let me tell you, the reason our country is so poor now is largely due to them. They are utterly wicked; even on their way out, they didn't forget to plunder the people's money, taking away all the money that people had to save their lives."
Conservative estimates suggest that they took away millions of trillions of dollars, and that's just a conservative estimate!
"These people! They're absolutely insane!" she said, stamping her foot in anger, her eyes filled with hatred for them.
As he finished speaking, Zhang Jianguo's voice gradually choked up, and tears welled up in his eyes.
Her lips trembled slightly as she thought of her comrades who had died tragically because they did not have a warship.
Their country has truly endured immense hardship. Ordinary people may not fully grasp the extent of this, but those who serve in the military have a profound and unforgettable understanding of the arduous journey their country has taken.
Every step they took was soaked in sweat, tears, and blood; each stage was like an insurmountable chasm.
Xie Yan sighed deeply. Our country is really suffering in this era.
And our leaders are truly great.
When he was a child in his previous life, he didn't understand why his grandparents' generation had such fervent admiration for Chairman Mao, and wouldn't even allow anyone to say a bad word about him.
He clearly remembered that Chairman Mao's portrait was always hung properly in the main hall of his house.
Only now, after experiencing so much firsthand, does he truly understand.
Only by personally experiencing the hardships of this era can one understand the greatness of the leaders.
The land beneath their feet has endured countless hardships.
First, it was plundered like hungry wolves by foreign powers, then it suffered ruthless exploitation by bureaucratic capital, warlords and wealthy merchants. Just when it could catch its breath, it was robbed clean by the people on the island.
Sometimes, compatriots are more terrifying than enemies. When they leave, they take almost everything they can, even books.
As for those things that couldn't be taken with them, they were ruthlessly blown up.
Back then, countless bridges collapsed amidst the explosions; each deafening roar seemed like a painful groan from this land.
Even so, they still refused to let go of this land, leaving behind not only a large number of spies, but also as many as three million bandits, allowing these spies and bandits to cause trouble at will and disturb the peace of the people.
Later generations often complain about how backward and impoverished this era was, but they never consider that on such a dilapidated and broken foundation, the country developed into what it is today in just a few decades, and won so many battles in the process.
Anyone who knows anything about a leader is captivated by his personal charisma and becomes his fervent follower.
At this moment, Xie Yan had also become a fervent admirer of the leader and finally understood the passionate feelings of his grandfather's generation.
After lunch, Xie Yan followed Zhang Jianguo to where the old general was.
After a heart-to-heart talk between the two in the morning, the atmosphere between them was no longer as awkward and unfamiliar as before.
After getting in the car, Zhang Jianguo enthusiastically introduced the situation at the sanatorium to Xie Yan.
"Those living over there are all veteran leaders who risked their lives for the country and whose health has been severely damaged."
Zhang Jianguo frowned slightly, his eyes full of respect. "Don't be nervous. Let me tell you, those old leaders are all very easy to talk to. Although they can be a bit stubborn at times, they are definitely not difficult to get along with." She blinked and gave a bright smile. "Most importantly, they listen to the doctor's words without question. You can rest assured about that."
Xie Yan couldn't help but laugh. He found Zhang Jianguo in front of him quite amusing. He had looked bitter and resentful in the morning, but now he was full of energy again.
He understood that Zhang Jianguo meant that he hoped he could also help the other leaders get medical treatment.
Xie Yan gently patted her shoulder and said sincerely, "Comrade Zhang Jianguo, don't worry. As a doctor, medical ethics is my foundation. Besides, those old leaders are great heroes who defended our country. As long as I have the ability to treat them, I will definitely lend a helping hand."
Zhang Jianguo felt embarrassed when Xie Yan saw through his little scheme. He avoided Xie Yan's eyes and stammered a soft thank you.
Upon seeing this, Xie Yan burst out laughing and said gently, "Treating them is what I, as a doctor, should do."
Zhang Jianguo looked at Xie Yan with some surprise and asked in confusion, "Then... then why didn't you want to come before?"
Xie Yan was speechless for a moment, then helplessly rubbed his forehead and explained, "At that time, I didn't know I was treating these old heroes!"
"Besides, I just don't like business trips. Now that I'm here, why wouldn't I go see a doctor?"
Zhang Jianguo, a man who travels all over the country on missions, found it hard to understand why Xie Yan was unwilling to go on business trips.
She looked at Xie Yan blankly, tilted her head, and asked, "Why don't you want to go on business trips?"
Xie Yan looked at her, took a deep breath, and said helplessly, "You'll know once you get carsick."
Although his motion sickness has improved in recent years, the painful memories of those few times are too deep, as if they are engraved in his mind, making them unforgettable.
Zhang Jianguo scratched his head and said innocently, "Well, I don't get carsick, and I don't get seasick either!"
Xie Yan's eyes widened immediately, both amused and exasperated. Luckily, he knew this person well and knew that she was just telling the truth. Anyone who didn't know her well would have thought that she was deliberately showing off.
He thought to himself, "This kid has absolutely no emotional intelligence."
He was so angry that he turned his face away and refused to look at her anymore; he was just too exhausted.
The driver in front had been listening to their conversation the whole time. Seeing that Zhang Jianguo had angered Xie Yan, he quickly stepped in to smooth things over, saying, "Oh dear, Dr. Xie, don't take this silly girl's words to heart. She's just naturally a bit dim-witted."
Upon hearing this, Zhang Jianguo secretly glared at the comrade in front of him, feeling somewhat guilty. He quickly turned his head away, no longer daring to speak to Xie Yan.
Why!
If only she had listened to her boss, done more and talked less, she would have tried to be aloof from now on.
In this slightly humorous atmosphere, the group quickly arrived at the sanatorium.
The sanatorium has a very simple and unadorned appearance. If it weren't for the soldiers standing guard around the perimeter, it would be hard for most people to imagine that this is a sanatorium. Instead, it looks more like a quiet and peaceful little mountain village.
As soon as you enter the village, you can see several old men playing chess. They seem to be arguing fiercely about something, their faces red and necks thick, their voices rising and falling, making quite a racket. Behind them stand several simply dressed young men, each with a smile on their lips, looking on with great interest as they watch the spectacle.
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