Du Lei's conversation with his parents ended unhappily.
After hearing what Du Lei said, Du Lei's parents became even more frightened and dared not let Du Lei continue to stay in the army.
Those children who sacrificed their lives were very pitiful.
But Du Lei also escaped with his life this time.
Du Lei was lucky this time, but what if he's not so lucky next time?
The thought that her son would one day become like the two children Du Lei had described was unbearable for Du's mother.
The person is gone, and instead of a proper burial, they were killed by dogs...
Whenever Du's mother thought of this, she couldn't help but tremble.
"Dad, think of something, stop him from smoking like this."
This was the third cigarette that Mr. Du had smoked since leaving the ward.
He was also very worried. He was a man, and Du's father could understand what Du Lei was saying.
But Du Lei is his only child. If something happens to Du Lei, what future will he have?
"What other way is there? He can even let go of Pei Zhi now."
“Pei Zhi, yes Pei Zhi.” Mother Du clapped her hands. “When my younger sister comes, I’ll have her try to persuade him. Maybe he’ll change his mind.”
“It’s no use.” Mr. Du saw through it all. “Don’t you know what kind of person your son is? He’s the kind of person who’s stubbornly stuck to one path.”
What Du Lei insists on, he will definitely do.
Du's mother slapped Du's father hard. "Then what do you suggest we do? Would you be happy if your son didn't even have a proper burial one day?"
"What nonsense are you spouting?" Mr. Du threw down his cigarette and said angrily, "Watch your mouth."
Du's mother was taken aback by the scolding. "All you do is yell at me. If you're so capable, why don't you make your son listen to you?"
Mr. Du irritably ran a hand through his hair. “He’s contributing to the country. It’s a good thing, it’s righteous.”
Du's mother cried, "I didn't say I wouldn't let him contribute to the country, but he's my only child."
"Lei Zi is not going to say anything more. His boss is also a kid like that, only nineteen years old. Isn't his boss sad?"
Father Du said with righteous indignation, "If everyone in the world were like us, unwilling to let their children suffer or take risks, where would we people find peace and tranquility?"
“If Lei really wants to go, then let him go. As his parents, we can’t hold him back. We should support him and let him have no worries.”
When Mr. Du made this decision, his heart was trembling.
"Can…"
Mrs. Du was about to say something when Mr. Du interrupted her.
"Even if Lei Zi really listens to us, he will never be happy for the rest of his life after retiring from the army this time."
If Du Lei withdraws now, he will become a deserter.
Du Lei will remember the brothers who sacrificed their lives for the rest of his life, and he will wake up in the middle of the night with guilt.
After a moment of stunned silence, Du's mother could only cover her face and weep bitterly, "What sins have I committed?"
Mr. Du softened his tone, "I told you before that I wanted you to have two more children, but you refused, saying it would hurt. Now look what happened!"
Du's mother kicked Du's father, "Get out of here! What kind of time is this to be saying such things?"
Du's mother listened to what her father said, but she was still somewhat unwilling to accept it.
Therefore, when Pei Zhi came to visit Du Lei, Du's mother intercepted Pei Zhi downstairs.
She told Pei Zhi that she didn't want Du Lei to join the army, and that it was too dangerous.
Incidentally, Du's mother also begged Pei Zhi to try and persuade Du Lei.
Du's mother was truly at her wit's end and could only hope that Pei Zhi could change Du Lei's mind.
To be honest, Du's mother was quite angry.
You said that the son she raised with great difficulty left her only two sentences in his suicide note.
The rest were given to the girls he liked.
Although Du's mother was also young, she still often complained about Du Lei because of this.
Pei Zhi felt a little heavy-hearted after hearing what Du's mother said.
Du's mother told Pei Zhi everything.
Pei Zhi pondered for a moment and calculated the time.
In Du Lei's generation, the country did indeed expend a great deal of effort in combating drugs.
Many, many people also sacrificed their lives.
However, they also made indelible contributions to the future development of the motherland.
Pei Zhi recalled Du's mother crying and saying that she did not want her son's body to be eaten by dogs one day.
No parent in the world could accept their child ending up like this.
Inside the ward, Du Lei and Pei Wang were chatting and laughing.
After Pei Zhi came in, she asked Pei Wang to leave so she could talk to Du Lei alone.
Noticing that Pei Zhi's expression was unusual, Pei Wang didn't say anything this time and obediently went out.
Du Lei cut to the chase: "Did my mother ask you to persuade me not to join the army?"
"I don't know how to say it."
Du Lei leaned against the hospital bed and said, "What about you? You want me to stay in the army, although I don't know what your purpose is."
"But you're also afraid that if something really happens to me, you'll feel guilty."
Pei Zhi paused slightly, pretending not to understand, "What do you mean, 'I hope you stay in the army'? What does it matter to me whether you stay in the army or not?"
Pei Zhi retorted, "When you first decided to join the army, I advised you against it."
Du Lei nodded slightly. "Actually, I don't understand what you're thinking either. When I came back to bother you, you were impatient."
"I said in a somewhat resigned manner, 'At worst, I won't go back to the army,' and you immediately changed your attitude."
"After I got back, I thought about it carefully. What does it have to do with you whether I join the army or not? Why are you so nervous?"
Pei Zhi was speechless; she hadn't expected that Du Lei had already guessed all of this.
"Later, whenever I talked about the hardships I endured in the army, you would treat me better, which further proved that my guess was correct."
Du Lei is a very smart person, and moreover, he has spent many years with Pei Zhi.
He could also glean some of Pei Zhi's thoughts from her expression.
"So, why?"
Pei Zhi paused for a moment, then said, "Because you've improved a lot since you were in the army. You've become more composed, your spirits have improved, and you seem much more upright."
Pei Zhi laughed and said, "You don't know, people in the village used to say that with all the trouble you cause every day, you're bound to end up in jail someday."
Pei Zhi's explanation was a bit strange, but Du Lei didn't want to get to the bottom of it.
"Zhizhi, you know me, I've always been loyal to my friends since I was little."
“Those brothers who sacrificed their lives, we used to train together, eat together, and sleep together.”
“They died with their eyes wide open in disbelief. You want me to step down because I’m afraid of dying? I can’t do that.”
Pei Zhi thought for a moment and said, "A person can't lose their spirit. If you keep these things in mind, and you're really discharged from the army, your life afterward won't be easy."
Du Lei nodded, "Yes, the mission is not over yet, I can't be a deserter."
Pei Zhi chimed in, "Then you should take good care of your injuries and try to return to the army as soon as possible."
Du Lei was somewhat moved, "Thank you for your support."
Pei Zhi murmured softly, "I can't accept your thanks."
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