He tilted his small body and fell towards Wang Xiaolan. Zeng Cheng almost couldn't hold her because of Dabao's action.
At this time, Wang Xiaolan was quick-eyed and quick-handed, and took Dabao steadily with both hands.
Then she squatted down slightly so that she and Dabao were at eye level. With a gentle smile on her face, she said softly, "Don't cry, Dabao, my dear child. You're a big boy now, you have to be strong. Do you still remember what Mommy told you last night?"
Dabao nodded and said nothing.
Wang Xiaolan felt so distressed when she saw Dabao's sadness. She gently hugged Dabao in her arms, stroked his head tenderly with one hand, and comforted him softly, "Dear child, don't cry. Mom, you are a big boy now. You should set an example for your brother."
Under Wang Xiaolan's comfort, Dabao sniffed hard and tried hard to hold back the tears that were welling up in his eyes. He raised his tear-stained little face, his eyes still red.
He touched Wang Xiaolan's green military uniform and whispered, "Is Mom going to the army? Is she going to defend the country like Dad?"
Wang Xiaolan looked at her son's sensible appearance, and was filled with heartache. At this moment, her own tears were about to fall. She tried hard to control her reluctance and nodded, "It's the same as Dad."
After hearing Wang Xiaolan's reply, Dabao said, "Mom, you go! I will stay at home and listen to my grandparents and uncle." He said every word seriously, as if he was making an extremely important promise.
Wang Xiaolan looked at the sensible Dabao, feeling both relieved and reluctant to leave. She knew that after leaving, she didn't know when she would see this well-behaved child again. Her gaze lingered on Dabao's face for a long time, as if she wanted to engrave this face deeply in her heart.
At this time, Xiaobao's voice was heard.
"I want my mother, I want my mother..."
Wang Xiaolan looked back at Xiaobao, only to see Xiaobao struggling in Zeng Qiang's arms, trying to pounce on Wang Xiaolan.
Wang Xiaolan immediately took Bao and couldn't control her tears, she kept streaming down and said, "Xiaobao, don't cry, mom will be here soon, just listen to grandpa and grandma."
At this time, Zeng Qiang reminded: "Nannan, time is almost up, give Xiaobao to me!"
With red eyes, Wang Xiaolan put Xiaobao into Zeng Qiang's arms. Xiaobao struggled hard and refused to return to Zeng Qiang's arms.
Wang Xiaolan kissed both of her sons on the face with tears in her eyes.
Wang Xiaolan took Yu Wenlin's hand and said, "Mom, I'm leaving. I'll trouble you to take care of Dabao and Xiaobao." Then she opened her arms and hugged Yu Wenlin.
At this moment, Yu Wenlin seemed to be overwhelmed by a huge sadness and reluctance. Tears flowed uncontrollably, rolling down her cheeks and soaking her collar. Her eyes were red and swollen from crying, and her eyes were full of worry and attachment.
With her hands trembling slightly, she slowly reached out to Wang Xiaolan's back, her movements so gentle as if she was afraid to hurt her. She patted her back again and again, and the sound of her pats was like a ballad full of tenderness. Each pat contained her endless love and concern for Wang Xiaolan.
She opened her mouth slightly, her voice becoming hoarse from sobbing, but she still fought back her tears and said with a trembling voice, "Nannan, the place you're going to is dangerous, you must pay attention to safety!"
She paused, took a deep breath, and tried to calm herself down before continuing, "Don't worry. Mom is at home. I'll take good care of these two children. I'll cook delicious meals for them, tell them wonderful stories, and help them grow up healthy and happy. Don't worry about family matters. Taking care of yourself is the most important thing."
She stared closely into Wang Xiaolan's eyes, her gaze filled with anticipation, and added, "When you get there, be sure to write home to let me know you're safe. Even if it's just a few words, letting me know you're doing well out there will put my heart at ease."
Wang Xiaolan released her embrace from Yu Wenlin and wiped her tears. Her eyes were red as she said, "Mom, don't worry. I will take good care of myself."
Zeng Cheng, who was standing by, had red eyes and urged, "Little sister, time is almost up, get in the car quickly! Otherwise, I won't dare to leave."
She had no choice but to harden her heart, blinked hard, forced back the tears that were about to burst out, and turned away.
She walked quickly to the front of the car, stopped, took a deep breath, looked back at her parents and children, and held the door handle tightly with both hands. She gritted her teeth and used all her strength to get into the jeep.
She got into the car, and the moment the engine roared, Wang Xiaolan could no longer control her emotions. Tears streamed down her face, and she eagerly thrust her head and hands out the window. The wind whistled across her face, ruffling her hair and blowing away the tears that had long since been uncontrollable. Her eyes were fixed on Yu Wenlin and Zeng Qiang, who stood not far away, filled with longing and reluctance to leave.
She used all her strength to shout loudly to Yu Wenlin and Zeng Qiang, "Take care, Mom and Dad..." The voice floated in the wind, carrying endless concern and worry.
Yu Wenlin watched helplessly as the car her daughter was in drove away. An indescribable sense of loss welled up in her heart, and she couldn't help but chase in the direction the jeep had gone...
She kept shouting, "Nannan, my Nannan..."
However, before she had taken a few steps, a strong hand suddenly reached out and tightly grabbed his arm. Yu Wenlin turned around in astonishment and found that the person holding him was Zeng Cheng.
Zeng Cheng's face revealed a trace of worry. He looked at Yu Wenlin and said softly, "Don't chase them. We can't even see the car anymore... Let's go back! Dabao and Xiaobao are still at home."
When Yu Wenlin heard the names of Dabao and Xiaobao, he stopped in his tracks, feeling somewhat unwilling...
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At the train station, the recruits' assembly point was crowded and bustling.
Many people gathered here to see them off, some of them were the recruits’ families, some were classmates, and some were colleagues.
In the crowd, there were parents hugging their children tightly, their eyes full of reluctance and worry; there were classmates hugging and shaking hands with each other, encouraging each other; and there were colleagues bidding farewell with a smile, blessing their comrades who were about to embark on a military career.
The new recruits are top talent from all walks of life. They include not only medical students, but also top medical personnel from major hospitals, experienced auto repair technicians, and retired veterans. This diverse talent pool has formed a vibrant and promising contingent.
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