Having just experienced a bombardment, the soldiers below the stage were covered in dust and dirt, their rifles never leaving their sides.
But because they could see the cultural performance, their faces were filled with excitement and joy.
After all, they have been holding their ground in harsh conditions for so long, and their mental state is under extreme tension. These cultural and artistic performances can help them relieve their stress.
When Lin Wangshu went on stage, the audience cheered. They didn't know Lin Wangshu's name, they just kept calling her "Xiuxiu".
The program for the performance was not fixed, but the most popular song from the audience was the unknown folk song that Xiuxiu sang when she appeared in the movie.
When Lin Wangshu began to sing, the soldiers closed their eyes in nostalgia. The familiar song, like a gentle spring, soothed their anxious and sensitive hearts.
After finishing the song, Lin Wangshu did not leave the stage. Instead, she cleared her throat and said, "Hello, comrades. I believe you are all familiar with me."
“I am not only Xiuxiu, I am also Lin Wangshu, the wife of the missing pilot Jiang Weidong.”
"Jiang Weidong went missing while protecting the reconnaissance results during a mission. Regardless of the outcome, I am proud of him."
As she spoke, Lin Wangshu took out a leaflet, "This was printed by the enemy, showing the supposed tragic scene of my husband's sacrifice."
"They indiscriminately scattered leaflets on our positions. Not only that, the enemy also made absurd statements on the radio in order to wear down everyone's fighting spirit."
"Therefore, I must first clarify a rumor here: the person in the photo is not my husband; this is a trick played by the enemy."
"Although I don't know where Jiang Weidong is now, I believe he must still be alive and fighting the enemy like you."
"I hope that everyone will not fall into the enemy's trap, but fight bravely. The motherland and the people are behind you, and we will never forget you!"
"Finally, I wish you all the best in demonstrating military might and national prestige!"
As soon as he finished speaking, deafening applause erupted from the audience.
Therefore, Lin Wangshu took the initiative to request to stay on the front line, but in a relatively safe "rear" location such as a field hospital.
She didn't know medicine, so she didn't cause trouble. She just did some chores within her ability, such as washing gauze and taking care of the wounded.
In her spare time, when she saw the wounded soldiers who were younger than Jiang Weimin groaning in pain, Lin Wangshu had no choice but to sing to them to make them feel better.
Every time a wounded soldier was brought in, Lin Wangshu couldn't help but scrutinize their faces, hoping to see Jiang Weidong's face among them.
On a small hill not far from Lin Wangshu, Jiang Weidong and Liu Jijun had been keeping watch for several days and nights.
Upon hearing Jiang Weidong's question that day, Liu Jijun nodded eagerly. He really wanted to make a name for himself and be included in the family genealogy; he dreamed about it all the time!
And he didn't want to go back in such a sorry state, otherwise people would ask him how he got separated from the group.
What could Liu Jijun say? That he got separated from the group because he couldn't help needing to poop?
He couldn't bring himself to say it; it was too embarrassing, and people would laugh at him to death.
But if he could make a contribution and go back, that would be different; he might even become a hero.
Therefore, they stopped heading towards the border of their motherland and instead settled down near that small village.
Jiang Weidong found the base suspicious; there must be something valuable inside that the enemy valued.
So their goal is to find out the exact location of that base so they can blow it up later.
The two of them waited there, hoping to follow the base's purchasing vehicle when it arrived in the small village.
They had been waiting here for three days, but hadn't seen them yet, and Liu Jijun was starting to get impatient.
He nudged Jiang Weidong, who was observing through binoculars, and whispered, "Brother Jiang, your wife is really something else. Is she as pretty as she is in the movies?"
"When the movies were showing, all the kids in our village really liked your wife. After the war is over, can you let me meet her?"
Jiang Weidong's temples throbbed with unease. This man was even more annoying than Jiang Weimin, his mouth was so gossipy. They were on a mission, but he made it sound like they were having a village gossip session.
Liu Jijun didn't notice Jiang Weidong's agitation. After talking for a while, he smacked his dry lips and said, "Brother Jiang, you keep an eye on things for now, I'm going to use the restroom."
Just as he was about to stand up, Jiang Weidong finally saw the truck he had been waiting for and excitedly grabbed Liu Jijun, "Don't go, it's here!"
After observing through binoculars for a while, and seeing that they had already loaded the car, Jiang Weidong quickly got up and said, "Let's go and wait for them by the roadside."
Liu Jijun, his face flushed from holding it in, said, "Brother Jiang, can I go to the restroom first? I think I still have time."
Jiang Weidong looked at him in disbelief, "At such a crucial moment, can't you hold back? If you fall behind again because of going to the toilet, you'll never be able to go back."
The thought that he might never see his parents again made Liu Jijun grit his teeth. "Fine, I'll endure it!"
The dirt roads in the countryside were difficult to travel on, and the truck was loaded with goods, so it was moving very slowly. Jiang Weidong was agile and easily climbed onto the truck bed.
Liu Jijun couldn't manage. He ran behind the car for a while, and finally jumped up with all his might. Jiang Weidong grabbed him firmly, and he was able to climb up.
However, after walking two or three miles, Jiang Weidong saw the shadow of the base in the distance. He kicked the hesitant Liu Jijun off the road, then rolled over and hid in the bushes by the roadside.
Jiang Weidong told Liu Jijun to wait for him there, and then carefully made his way around the base. After observing with binoculars, a smile appeared on his face.
"Let's go! Let's go back!"
After Jiang Weidong memorized the surrounding terrain, he patted Liu Jijun, who was finally relieved and looked relaxed.
After a difficult journey, they finally reached the border of their motherland when several soldiers suddenly appeared, pointing their guns at them and shouting, "Who goes there? Hands up!"
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