Chapter 163 Family, Country and the World
Although he had some complaints about Song Yanzhou's words in his heart, Ye Mu did not interrupt Song Yanzhou. Instead, he looked at him, waiting to hear what he would say next.
Song Yanzhou said: "If I really can't recover well and can't stay in the army, then I am still strong and healthy compared to others. Not to mention that the army will definitely arrange a way out for me after I retire, even if there is no arrangement, I can still be a glorious worker."
"Become a construction worker, use your own hands, take one brick and one tile, and build houses for the people to shelter from the wind and rain; become a road worker, and build roads for countless people who have difficulty traveling; or go to a factory, where you can be sheltered from the wind and rain, and do not have to be exposed to the wind and sun like the first two types, to make various things that people need. The vanishing cream you use, the snacks you like to eat, the small cakes, canned food, the skirt you wear, etc., are all made by our country's workers."
"My ideal is a prosperous country where the people have no worries. Being in the army certainly allows me to feel more directly that I am working for the country and the people. But if you look closely, the country we are protecting is supported by such workers."
He stated his own views and opinions in a calm and pleasant voice. Occasionally, he would look at Ye Mu and always smile at her with a calm look:
"The army is a weapon against the outside world. It is necessary for national stability. It is to prevent foreign enemies from invading and to ensure national stability. And the workers - including researchers like you, after all, mental labor is also labor. The millions of working people like you who are on the job are the key to making this country prosperous and strong."
"If you can't stay in the army, becoming a glorious laborer is also a way out."
"You may think that what the workers do is trivial, because you are the one in the institute who can guide people to create powerful weapons, and you may not care about a piece of candy or a handful of rice. But it is precisely because countless working people have already worried about these things for you, there are farmers in the fields handing over food, and there are workers making what you need, so you can carry out all the research and inventions in the institute with peace of mind."
Hearing this, Ye Mu hesitated to speak. She wanted to say that this was a mutually beneficial behavior, so she thought that everyone was an ordinary person and that it was not a matter of honor or disgrace for everyone to provide what they needed.
But on second thought, according to Song Yanzhou's theory, everyone is a glorious part, which seems to be no different from her belief that everyone is an ordinary person.
The difference is that using the word "glorious" to describe one's own labor is probably a form of self-praise?
"Building roads, building ships, producing food, building houses, etc. are actually many things like what you do, which are of benefit to the present and future generations. They are all done by a collective, that is, the workers of our country.
This is a collective honor. Just like the honor of our people's soldiers, this honor of being respected and loved by the people belongs to the collective, not to any single individual. So when you single out a worker from the rest of the working group, you may not be able to understand the glory and greatness of the worker. ”
"Therefore, even if I cannot stay in the army and become one of them, I can also move towards my ideal. To build our nation and change our people's livelihood. When the people are prosperous, the country is prosperous; when the people are strong, the country is strong."
Every word he said touched Ye Mu's heart and was full of truth, making him feel how much power was hidden behind his calmness and even his cold tone that sounded cold to others.
Ye Mu couldn't find any words to refute his great ideals, but thinking of his abilities, Ye Mu couldn't help but say:
"With your ability, doing these small things is clearly a waste of talent. If you really can't stay in the army, why not become my assistant? Later, you can independently develop your own interests, and your achievements will definitely not be less than what you said."
Song Yanzhou looked at Ye Mu with deep eyes. Ye Mu was stunned for a moment and suddenly couldn't speak. Song Yanzhou smiled at her gently and said:
"In fact, I think that there is nothing trivial in serving the country and the people."
Ye Mu was stunned. Before she could sort out her thoughts from this inexplicable shock, Song Yanzhou said again:
"But you're right. If capable people do something that doesn't require any ability, it's not only a waste, but it will also take up the position of people who should be shining here. It's more likely to allow people who are not worthy of their positions to stand in high positions, which is a disaster for society and the country."
"So, if I leave the army, I will also try my best to negotiate with the organization about my destination and arrangements."
A person's thoughts can be so clear that he knows the rules of this society well but still maintains his childlike heart.
His gaze was so deep, so dark that she couldn't see the bottom. It was like an endless black abyss, yet so bright and dazzling.
If someone else said this, Ye Mu would just think that the other person was good at speaking nice words, but when Song Yanzhou said this to her...
She could feel that he was truly opening his heart to her, as if he was dissecting his unknown inner self layer by layer in front of her.
Let her understand this person more clearly, what kind of person he is and what kind of thoughts he has.
She was also attracted and shocked by the depth of his thoughts, and even felt that Song Yanzhou's existence was somewhat unreal.
Are there really such completely selfless people? Whether in the interstellar space or in this era, it is difficult to find such a beautiful existence.
They are prone to die young, but Song Yanzhou will not.
He was not born so pure. He became pure only after going through hardships and trials.
Ye Mu thought again of what Song Yanzhou mentioned about how his aunt was almost criticized, how he witnessed blood and death on the streets, and how their Song family was also caught up in the turmoil.
The blood and violence did not taint him, and the intrigues and struggles in the power field did not stain him.
He has seen black and white, just like the saying goes: "A man who is out of the mud remains untainted."
Jade becomes more beautiful because of the carving and polishing of craftsmen. Song Yanzhou is like a piece of beautiful jade, and the one who carved him seems to be the society, but in fact it is himself.
There is a gentleman who is as sharp as a knife and as polished as a jade.
Ye Mu was silent for a long time, and couldn't help but said: "You are amazing."
She admired the people here for their high moral character and noble character.
And feel honored that he is willing to open his heart to me so completely.
Song Yanzhou received her praise and suddenly smiled again:
"I don't think I'm as good as you. You're extremely smart, have a photographic memory, and have entered the research institute. You will definitely be a great talent for the country in the future. Geniuses like you only appear once in hundreds of years and are unparalleled in the world. My power is actually too small."
But the road ahead is long and arduous.
He only praised Ye Mu's ability and didn't dare to say more, for fear that her intelligence would discover his little thoughts.
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