What impressed the two elders the most was Lin Banxia's attitude towards this matter.
What kind of strong heart and courage must a woman have to avoid a mental breakdown after experiencing such a major upheaval?
Moreover, Lin Banxia always tries her best to maintain a vibrant and energetic appearance whenever she appears in public, in order to preserve her image.
This put even more pressure on her mental well-being.
Zhao Haiyin and Grandma Xie felt very empathetic, and as they talked, they couldn't help but sigh.
While they were talking, Shen Zhihuan sat quietly listening.
The more she learned about Lin Banxia and her husband, the heavier her heart became.
As someone who enjoyed such a comfortable and affluent life in later generations, Shen Zhihuan knew that their happy life was supported by countless people like Song Mingqian and Xie Anguo, who paid countless blood and tears.
Just looking at these words, one might find them empty and profound, difficult to relate to.
But when a person is actually in the midst of it all, getting up close and personal with these predecessors, they can truly appreciate how great they are.
These predecessors, these heroes, are people who are truly able to sacrifice their own families for the greater good.
In this turbulent era, there were not only families like the Xie family who served in the military for generations, but also those who remained steadfast in their posts, protecting the country and its people.
There are many other unsung scientific researchers like Song Mingqian who have dedicated their lives to the development of their country.
During their lifetimes, they could not leave a single word in news reports, nor could they ensure their lives would be remembered.
Even after death, they remain unknown and unnoticed.
Some left home for decades, and their families only received the news when they died; others stayed in remote mountains and forests for many years due to the confidential nature of their work.
After their unexpected disappearance, their families couldn't even find their remains.
For people with traditional beliefs about returning to one's roots, this event is a devastating blow.
As Shen Zhihuan pondered this, she couldn't help but let out a long sigh.
Xie Lanshen immediately noticed that something was wrong with her. He pulled up a chair and sat down next to her, then asked in a low voice:
You seem troubled. What happened?
Shen Zhihuan curled her lips into a slight smile.
"It's nothing. I just feel that I must study hard and try my best to get into my dream university."
She wants to return to the army as soon as possible and make her own contribution to the motherland.
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early morning.
At this time of day, the courtyard would usually be completely silent.
For some reason, it was unusually lively today.
Early in the morning, the entire alley was already filled with the sounds of newspaper vendors.
"Newspapers for sale! Newspapers for sale! Big news that you'll never see before!"
"Don't miss out! If you have children in school or those who will be taking the college entrance exam in the next couple of years, come out and buy a newspaper!"
Newsboys with crossbody bags held newspapers aloft and excitedly weaved through the streets and alleys.
The friend who was temporarily pulled in to help was carrying so many newspapers that he could barely hold them all, and he followed behind, panting the whole time.
Seeing the newsboy's excited tone, as if he had struck it rich, the children couldn't help but ask in bewilderment:
"More and more people are buying radios these days. If people want to know the news, they can just listen to the radio. Who still buys newspapers?"
"Not to mention there are so many people living in this courtyard, any news will have spread far and wide. You've brought so many newspapers, you definitely won't be able to sell them all."
"What do you know? The radio broadcasts big news that concerns the whole country. If you want to know what's going on in our local area, you have to read the newspaper."
The newsboy rubbed his nose with his index finger, his face full of pride.
"Not to mention this big news, our newspaper has the exclusive rights! We have no trouble selling the newspaper; I'm just afraid we haven't gotten enough."
"Two bags are already full, and it's still not enough."
The boy was astonished, but the newsboy, recalling the success of selling "The Letter of Severance of Relationships" last time, was full of confidence.
"I said we don't have enough to sell, and that means we don't have enough. Just you wait and see."
He ran around, waving the newspaper in his hand and shouting with all his might.
"Newspapers for sale! Newspapers for sale! Freshly printed front-page headline!"
"A female student surnamed He from Beijing Iron and Steel Institute has been confirmed to have falsified her academic credentials and privately bought and sold other people's student status. She has been detained and is awaiting sentencing!"
There were only a handful of households with the surname He in the entire courtyard.
Not to mention the questions Shen Zhihuan asked He Kangyong yesterday, which have already spread everywhere.
Upon hearing the newsboy's words, the neighbors understood that the execution result of He Shuhui must have been announced, and they all rushed out to buy newspapers.
"Give me one! Give me one!"
"Haha, those people from the He family always brag about having a college graduate in their family, now they've been slapped in the face."
"Let's see how they dare to act so arrogantly again!"
In just a few minutes, several large bags of newspapers were sold out.
Seeing his friends staring in disbelief and utter shock, the newsboy couldn't help but proudly put his hands on his hips.
"See? I wasn't wrong. No matter how many newspapers we bring, it won't be enough to sell."
"When I set off today, Reporter Zhuang specifically told me to sell the news here in the courtyard first, saying that the neighbors in the courtyard would definitely love to watch today's news!"
Those who arrived late didn't even see a newspaper and could only urge the newsboy to hurry back and get a new one.
As several children ran across the alley, He Kangyong, with a sullen face, opened the courtyard gate and glanced outside.
"What's so interesting about newspapers? These people have money to burn!"
"You'd better close the door. He Shuhui has caused such a big mess, aren't you ashamed enough?"
Tao Juan glared at him resentfully, her anger more intense than a ghost's.
The two of them were busy until late at night yesterday and didn't get a good night's sleep. They both have dark circles under their eyes.
That's not all. Just thinking about how humiliated they were during interrogation at the police station made He Kangyong and Tao Juan feel a sharp pain in their livers.
"I've never been so humiliated in my life. Why should I be the one to take responsibility for the trouble that He Ligen and Li Liucui caused!"
Tao Juan was furious. While cursing and swearing, she also reached out and pinched He Kangyong's arm to vent her anger.
Knowing he was in the wrong, He Kangyong didn't say much, but his face was as dark as the bottom of a pot.
“It’s not just that you’re unhappy; I wish I didn’t have this relative and didn’t recognize this brother.”
Considering He Shuhui's status as a college student, He Kangyong and Tao Juan treated her to plenty of good food and drink.
But unexpectedly, it turned out to be such a lazy and good-for-nothing.
Now they have finally achieved their wish of kicking He Shuhui out of the house, but their reputation in the tenement is now completely ruined.
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