The Gu family's courteous manners made everyone in Sujia Village aware that Su Xingran's husband was someone her family valued highly. Despite traveling a long distance from the big city to the small mountain village, they showed no disdain, remaining approachable and courteous.
The day the marriage application was approved, Gu Moli called Su Xingran. Gu Moli told Su Xingran, "Xingran, our marriage application has been approved, but I can't make it back in time to get the marriage certificate with you. Xingran, wait for me to come back, wait for me to come back and marry you."
Su Xingran calmly said, "I understand, Mo Li. Take care and I hope we can meet again soon."
Gu Moli reluctantly hung up the phone. Ever since meeting Su Xingran, Gu Moli's biggest wish for every mission was to complete it successfully and return safely to his unit. This time, Gu Moli had an additional wish: he hoped to return safely and marry the girl he loved.
The day after receiving the marriage certificate, Gu Moli packed his bags and, together with his comrades who had fought in the 1979 self-defense counterattack, headed to the designated meeting point.
In the Huang family compound in Beijing, Huang Zhenhua looked at Su Xingran and sighed deeply. After a long while, he finally spoke, "You're all ready, so your master won't stop you. You and Mo Li must both return safely. Your master and your father will accompany you to your wedding."
With her backpack on and her eyes red, Su Xingran looked at her master and said, "I've made you worry again, Master. I'm so unfilial. I will return safely with Mo Li. Please take care of yourself, Master, and continue to be filial when I return."
After Su Xingran left, Huang Zhenhua returned to his room. He found a photograph in a box under the bed. It was a picture of a woman in military uniform, and Huang Zhenhua touched the person in the photo.
Huang Zhenhua spoke softly, "Qingxiao, wouldn't you say they're a harmonious couple? Just like we were back then, except the wife leads and the husband follows. You must bless the two children and make sure they return safely. I have a feeling that our reunion is not far off. Have you been waiting for me, watching over me all this time?"
Su Xingran traveled alone by train to her destination. The night Gu Moli confessed his feelings over the phone, Su Xingran had a dream. In the dream, Gu Moli participated in the war in July 1984. During the war, Gu Moli was unable to leave the battlefield and was shot in the heart from behind by enemy soldiers.
Awakening from her dream, Su Xingran touched her aching heart. She knew this was Gu Moli's fate in her previous life. Su Xingran herself died at the age of eighteen, while Gu Moli died at the age of twenty-eight.
Afterwards, Su Xingran found Commander Gao and asked him to help her meet with the higher-ups. Once there, Su Xingran pleaded with the commander to make an exception and allow her to become a military doctor, requesting to participate in the war. She wanted to go to the front lines to treat soldiers or fight the enemy.
After thinking for a while, the leader told Su Xingran to get the gun and start shooting. At the shooting range, Su Xingran took the gun and fired at the targets. She hit the bullseye every time on stationary targets, and had an accuracy rate of over 80% on moving targets.
The leader then ordered Su Xingran to duel with a soldier. A woman fighting a man would naturally present a disparity in strength. However, Su Xingran managed to defeat the male soldier, rendering him powerless to retaliate. The leader watched from the sidelines, his eyes filled with admiration.
Finally, the leadership made an exception for Su Xingran, allowing her to become a military doctor. She was permitted to travel to the border as a military doctor to participate in the upcoming counter-offensive.
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