Chapter 78 Battlefield

Since two battles were fought the year before last, although there have been no large-scale wars on the border in recent years, small-scale frictions have continued. Soldiers and generals have been transferred from various military regions for rotation.

As soon as Commander Ding said this, Ji Duo understood what he meant, "When is the latest time I can reply to you?"

This surprised Commander Ding. "Didn't you write a petition?"

When the rotation just started, new recruits and young generals from all military regions wrote petitions, expressing their willingness to go to the front lines and sacrifice their lives for the country.

Brigade Commander Ji Duo knew that Lei Lifeng was a man of his word, so he should have agreed immediately.

But at that time Ji Duo was alone, but now he has the closest lover.

Ji Duo didn't say anything, so Commander Ding put away the surprise on his face and said, "Give me a reply by next Monday at the latest so I can report it."

Then he reminded him, "This is a great opportunity for you. You are too young for this position."

Ji Duo is indeed too young. If he wants to be promoted to the position of regiment leader in the short term, he must have something to show for it, such as military achievements.

Ji Duo also knew about it, so he thanked the other party before saying goodbye and leaving.

When I went out, I ran into Lao Zhou. "Did Brigade Commander Ding look for you?" He didn't say it clearly, "The higher-ups also looked for me."

Ji Duo just said "hmm", "Let me give him an answer by next Monday at the latest."

"Next Monday at the latest?" Lao Zhou was a little surprised. "I thought you would agree immediately."

Not to mention Brigade Commander Ding and Lao Zhou, even if it was Ji Duo from a year ago, he would probably be surprised to hear me say this.

But he still said, "I'll go back and discuss it with my family."

Today is Lin Qiao's first day at school, so he shouldn't ruin her good mood. Ji Duo waited for another day, and after get off work, he asked Xiao Fang to take him to Lin Qiao's house near Tsinghua University.

The door of the small courtyard was locked, and Lin Qiao had obviously not returned. Ji Duo did not let Xiao Fang drive, and walked to the college where Lin Qiao was.

When Lin Qiao came out of the laboratory after finishing his work, it was already past eight o'clock in the evening.

A senior male student who was traveling with her knew that she had not applied for a dormitory yet, so he asked her, "Is it okay for you to be alone so late? Do you want us to take you there?"

"No need." Lin Qiao waved the flashlight in his hand and declined with a smile, "I don't live far away, I can be there in a few minutes."

When I turned around, I saw a familiar tall figure under a tree not far away.

She was a little surprised and thought she was seeing things. The man had already strode over to her. "Are you done?"

He was mature, handsome, and full of aura, which immediately made several seniors stop talking.

Lin Qiao said goodbye to a few people and said, "My wife is here to pick me up."

"See you tomorrow then." Several people nodded, and only reacted after the two figures, one tall and one short, walked away.

Her lover? She got married at such a young age?

"Why are you here?"

"You always stay so late?"

On the other side, Lin Qiao and Ji Duo, who had walked not far away, spoke almost at the same time.

After saying this, he remained silent at the same time, leaving the other party the chance to speak.

This made the couple look at each other, and finally Lin Qiao said first, "The laboratory is quite busy."

Ji Duo nodded, "Why don't you apply for a dormitory."

Apply for a dormitory and don't go back if you're busy too late. It's obvious that he cares about her safety.

Lin Qiao said "hmm", and then she saw the man stop and look at her seriously, "Qiao Qiao, I have something to tell you."

There were not many people in the school during the summer vacation, so the two of them walked to the nearest artificial lake and found a seat by the lake.

A cool breeze blew from the lake, and Lin Qiao took a deep breath. "Tell me, what's so urgent?"

Although the man didn't mention anything, he must have been waiting downstairs for more than a while since he was able to run into her so accurately.

Ji Duo did not keep it a secret, "The generals on the front line need to be rotated, and Brigade Commander Ding found me and asked me to go."

This was an answer that Lin Qiao had never expected, but his occupation didn't seem particularly surprising.

Lin Qiao was silent.

To say I'm reluctant, I seem to be more worried.

Although she moved to the school and they would still be separated, the man would at least be safe.

To be honest, she didn't have this feeling at all when he went on his first mission. After all, she still regarded him as the hero of the original book at that time, and thought that he would be fine, otherwise there would be no such plot later.

But now the situation is completely different. No one can tell whether he will be in danger or not.

It was not until today, at this moment, that she truly realized that she was marrying a soldier.

Lin Qiao heard her own calm voice and said, "I understand."

This is what Liu Cuiying said. Every military wife should be prepared for her husband to go to the battlefield at any time.

Ji Duo told her: "I haven't replied to him yet."

Lin Qiao was startled, turned around, and met the man's gaze. "I want to discuss this with you first."

He still sat upright, acting like a serious veteran cadre, but what he said was not like before when he just informed her. He even did not inform her when the decision was made, but helped others to hide it from her.

This made Lin Qiao speechless for a moment, and after a while he asked, "What if I don't agree?"

"You won't." Ji Duo's tone was firm.

Lin Qiao knew exactly what she wanted. She would not give up college for him and marriage, and naturally she would not let him give up his military duties for her and marriage.

They are the same at heart, both have strong and independent souls.

But he was too sure and understood her so well that Lin Qiao felt a little unhappy. "What if I don't agree?"

This time the man paused and frowned slightly, "Then I'll fight for it with you."

This was obviously not a joke. He was serious and had even thought of the words he would use to fight for it. "The country needs me, and I have no choice but to go. And I want to go, too. I'm a soldier, and I've been ready to go to the battlefield at any time since the day I joined the army."

Rather than fighting for something, it's more like expressing one's own wishes.

Lin Qiao didn't give in, and even raised his eyebrows, "What if I still don't agree?"

This time the man was silent for a longer time, his eyes fixed on her face.

, seeing that she was not moved at all, "Then let me comfort you?"

There was a hint of hesitation in his words. Perhaps in the first 28 years of his life, the word "coax" had never appeared in his dictionary.

Lin Qiao said nothing, waiting to see how he would coax her.

Ji Duo was really stumped. He frowned and thought for a long time, then just whispered, "Qiao Qiao."

After calling her that, she realized it didn't seem to have much power, so she changed her name to "Baby."

The man was dressed in a military uniform, with a serious expression and tone, yet he called someone "baby" like that. Lin Qiao couldn't help laughing.

After she finished laughing, she realized that the man was looking at her and asked, "Is this okay or not?"

"No." Lin Qiao stopped laughing. "If you coax a child like this, won't you scare him or her to tears?"

Unexpectedly, Ji Duo stared at her, his eyes suddenly darkened, "Then I have to have a child first."

It was obviously a serious topic, but because of his words, it suddenly became a little ambiguous, and even the wind blowing on my face felt a little warm.

Lin Qiao raised her eyes to look at Ji Duo, and Ji Duo also lowered his eyes to look at her, "Go back."

"Um."

The two stood up and walked back to Lin Qiao's courtyard near the school, accompanied by the chirping of insects on a summer night.

Lin Qiao obviously arranged this courtyard more carefully. Although time was a bit tight, he still placed a large water tank in the yard and planted water lilies in it.

Entering the house, there is a rattan rocking chair in the corner, which looks like a warm and cozy home. Unlike their home in the army, which is simple and practical but always seems to be missing something.

Lin Qiao turned on the light and turned to look at the man following behind her. "It's already this late. What time will you be at work tomorrow?"

If you really ask this, it means you want to keep him here for one night.

Ji Duo didn't know if there was any other meaning in her words, his eyes were full of aggression, and finally he said: "I didn't bring a condom."

He wanted them to have a child, preferably a daughter like her, but not now, when he was about to go to war.

He didn't want Lin Qiao to be pregnant alone, give birth alone, or even raise the child alone in the future...

This kind of rational restraint has always been a shining point in him, so Lin Qiao smiled, "I know, I don't mean anything else."

Although he also refused, Ji Duo's expression still froze when she said that.

Lin Qiao's expression turned serious. "But if you don't want to leave, I won't stop you from staying. Do you know why?"

"It's not because I'm going to the battlefield." Ji Duo knew a little about her.

"Yes." Lin Qiao looked at him seriously, "It's because you discussed it with me in advance this time, instead of waiting until everything was settled before informing me."

They both have their own persistence. Just like she would never give up studying for him, he would never give up his responsibilities for her.

What Lin Qiao wanted was never for him to give up any principles for himself, but an attitude, an equal respect for his wife and lover.

Just like this time, he would definitely go to the front line, but at least he knew to discuss it with her first.

Just like her attitude was not as hard as before, it was not because of his flattery and touching. It was because of his open attitude when Ji Ze came to him, because of his respect for her in buying a house, and because he was willing to take a step back and try to change himself to live a good life with her.

"Ji Duo, if it was just a cooperative marriage, I wouldn't ask you for this, just like you wouldn't ask me to rely on you in the beginning."

Lin Qiao raised her head and spoke so openly for the first time. Ji Duo was silent for a long time before he reached out and touched her head, "Hmm."

"Then come back safely," Lin Qiao said in a lower voice, "I'm waiting to see how you perform next."

These words finally revealed some tenderness, as well as the worry she hid beneath her rational appearance.

Ji Duo paused his hand that was touching her hair, held her face, and kissed her hard on the lips, "Mm."

The next day, Ji Duo gave Brigade Commander Ding a clear reply that he would obey the country's arrangements in everything and was willing to go to the front line to participate in the war.

When the news came out, Liu Cuiying called Lin Qiao first. She called her new home near National Tsinghua University and comforted her.

Then it was Xu Li who came to Tsinghua University in person to wait for her, "Has the second brother discussed this with you?"

"We discussed it," Lin Qiao said, "I support all his decisions." Just like when she wanted to study, he was willing to support her.

"That's fine. I thought he had the same old habit again and made the decision without saying a word." Xu Li sighed, put her arm around Lin Qiao's shoulders, and patted her on the back. "Thank you for your hard work. You followed the second brother who didn't care about his family."

Then he comforted him softly, "The big war is over. It's just a small conflict over there. He will come back safely."

It was not known whether she was comforting Lin Qiao or herself, after all, the one who was about to go to the battle was her only son.

Lin Qiao hugged the old lady with her backhand, her voice more resolute than hers, "He will definitely come back safely, he promised me."

In Xu Li's life, she gave birth to her husband and then her son. They obviously needed comfort more than her, but when the time came, he had to comfort her first.

Back at the old house, Grandpa Ji was much calmer. "As a soldier, you must have the awareness of going to the battlefield."

Then he frowned and told his son a bunch of things to pay attention to on the battlefield.

"He didn't sleep for half the night last night, and he was thinking about it by burning the midnight oil." Xu Li whispered to Lin Qiao, "He also told me that since my second son is not at home, I should go to your place more often if I have nothing to do, so that I don't forget what difficulties you have."

This is the character of Mr. Ji. If he thinks someone is weak or sorry, he will be nicer to them.

In the recent few times when Lin Qiao came back, her favorite dishes were always on the table. The old man also spoke to her in a very gentle way, even as if he was coaxing her. Several times she thought he was talking to Ji Ling.

Finally, Xu Li couldn't stand it any longer. "Okay, kid, come back to eat, not to listen to your lecture."

Master Ji turned around and saw Lin Qiao, his tone inexplicably weak, "Then let's eat first."

The old couple did not invite Ye Minshu or Ji Ling to the meal. Only Ji Ze received the news and ran back to see his uncle off.

Although he came back, he didn't say much and didn't look very well. He hardly looked at Ji Duo and Lin Qiao during the whole meal.

After dinner, he was about to say goodbye. Ji Duo used the excuse of going out to smoke and followed him to the courtyard. "You haven't put it down yet?"

The sound was very faint, but it frightened Ji Ze so much that his face turned pale.

He looked at his uncle and tried to calm himself down. "What do you mean by letting go? I changed my job a long time ago."

Ji Duo's eyes seemed to be able to see into his heart, "You know that's not what I'm talking about."

Originally he didn't want to make it clear, but he was about to go to the front line and didn't know how long it would take him to come back, so some things had to be made clear.

Ji Ze probably didn't realize at first that he regretted this marriage exchange.

He admitted to him in the study that Lin Qiao was actually very talented, and later on, he repeatedly invited Lin Qiao to attend the ribbon-cutting ceremony of the processing plant.

Even he couldn't explain it clearly. When he applied for a business license, he still used the name "Muzi".

It is rare for a young man to meet a stunningly beautiful girl, who was originally his fiancée, but married someone else. Sometimes he can't help but wonder what would have happened if he had not rejected her at the beginning?

It may not be that I love you so much, but whenever I think about it, I feel uncomfortable.

Ji Ze also knew it, but he would never admit it, "You think too much, I just haven't slept well recently."

This is the truth. He really hasn't slept well recently and now there are still dark circles under his eyes.

It's just because he couldn't sleep well...

Ji Ze didn't know what was wrong with him. He had been dreaming for the past few days. He dreamed that he had not refused and married Lin Qiao, but he couldn't remember the details when he woke up. This happened over and over again, which made the regret in his heart exposed. He felt ashamed whenever he saw Lin Qiao and Ji Duo.

"I'd better think too much." Ji Duo stared at him for a long time with sharp black eyes, but finally looked away.

Ji Ze didn't dare to stay any longer. He just said "I hope you come back safely" and ran away.

The night before departure,

Duo stayed in a small courtyard near Tsinghua University, and the next morning, he personally sent Lin Qiao to school.

"Since you are busy here, I don't need you to send me off."

Lin Qiao nodded.

"When we get there, I'll write you a letter. Don't worry."

Lin Qiao continued to nod.

"If you have any problem, call our parents. Don't be silent."

Lin Qiao nodded again.

Ji Duo really didn't have much to say, "Don't you have anything to say to me?"

"Yes." Lin Qiao raised his eyes and looked at him, "Don't forget what you promised me. I'm waiting to see your performance next."

This time, Ji Duo went forward and hugged her, not caring if there were other people around. "Okay."

After hugging her, she took a few steps back and was about to turn around and leave when she saw a familiar boy with peach blossom eyes walking in from the school gate with a schoolbag on his back.

Ji Duo frowned, "Why is he here?"

"He just received an admission letter from National Tsing Hua University, majoring in Chemistry and Chemical Engineering. He should be here to visit the school," said Lin Qiao.

Ji Duo: “…”

Qi Huaiwen was actually admitted to Tsinghua University. Including him and Li Xiaoqiu, the school had a total of six students admitted to Tsinghua and Peking University this year, two in liberal arts and four in science.

Among the four science subjects, two were from Lin Qiao's class, and the other two were in Class Three and Class Two.

The notice was sent to the school, and Vice Principal Qi has been busy putting photos on the honor roll these days.

"This year is good, with a great harvest." Principal Zeng watched him posting from below.

"It's a great harvest." Vice President Qi, who had just finished posting Qi Huaiwen's photo, rested his eyes on his son's photo for a moment with a smile, "Not only did we get two more students into Peking University and Tsinghua University, but the undergraduate admission rate is also higher than last year, especially Lin Qiao's class."

He doesn't need to say this; you can tell by looking at the photo on the honor roll, which is much longer than last year.

"I remember Huaiwen had a deskmate."

"You mean Liang Jun? He didn't pass the exam, but he was almost there, and he's already preparing to repeat his studies."

Unexpectedly, a student with such poor grades finally made it to the college entrance examination with a relatively close score.

Principal Zeng sighed, "Xiao Lin is a good teacher."

"He will be a good professor and scientist in the future."

"Yes, a good professor, a good scientist."

When Lin Qiao, the future good professor and good scientist, received Ji Duo's first letter home, the school had just officially opened.

In fact, it was the start of the semester for the lower undergraduate students, and the college made an exception and recruited her as a graduate student. This year, she was the only one.

The man usually doesn't talk much, but he wrote a lot in the letter, and put a local leaf in the envelope along with the letter.

Lin Qiao made it as a bookmark and put it in the book he read most often.

Three months later, the second letter from home was delivered, the first snowflakes fell in Yandu, and Lin Qiao officially started his experiment from being an assistant.

I spend every day in the laboratory recording data. Time flies by in the busyness, and I have received the ninth letter from home.

"Everyone worked hard and conducted two more high temperature resistance tests and chemical corrosion resistance tests. All other data met the standards."

In the laboratory, Zhang Changning let out a long breath.

The assistants and students who had accompanied him in his research all the way to the present also smiled when they heard this.

After two years and more than eight hundred days and nights of repeated experiments, the results are finally coming to fruition.

Someone wiped the sweat off his forehead and asked Zhang Changning: "Will the tutor treat me to a meal after I finish this research?"

"Please," Zhang Changning said, "please eat in the cafeteria."

Everyone was disappointed.

However, apart from doing research, he doesn't care about food or clothes. He often doesn't shave for several days and only treats people to meals in the cafeteria.

After everything was done, Lin Qiao stayed behind as usual to check the equipment and clean up the laboratory.

She has just entered her third year of graduate school this year. She is already a senior among senior students and is still as meticulous as before.

Zhang Changning saw it and said to her, "When the paper is finished, I will put your name second in the research column."

Lin Qiao was a little surprised, but not that surprised.

The aerospace-grade viscose-based carbon fiber they are working on is also known as the "protective clothing" of missiles. It is an important coating material that can improve the accuracy of missiles. It is made from natural fibers, which are first treated at low temperatures and then at high temperatures in non-oxidizing gases.

Because she had been exposed to it in her previous life, she made several constructive suggestions during the research process, including the selection of non-oxidizing gas and the choice of temperature.

Lin Qiao nodded, raised his wrist and looked at his watch, "It's time for you to take your medicine."

Zhang Changning choked, and he took out the medicine from his pocket with great reluctance, then poured water from the thermos.

He often forgets to eat when he is busy, and after a while, he suffers from stomachache. He doesn't like to take medicine. His condition got serious a while ago, and he fainted in the laboratory. He went to the hospital and was diagnosed with gastric bleeding. Lin Qiao has been watching him take medicine recently.

Two days ago, his wife came to school and told Lin Qiao how much she was grateful for her help in keeping an eye on things.

Zhang Changning was a very stubborn person. He felt embarrassed to refuse when his students talked to him, but he would not listen to anyone at home.

Only after seeing the patient finish taking the medicine did Lin Qiao take off his white coat and pick up the letter from home he had just received.

"Your lover hasn't come back yet?" Zhang Changning couldn't help but ask.

He had heard that Lin Qiao was married, but in the past two years she had been spending more time in the laboratory than anyone else and it was rare for her to come home.

It was only later when he heard from Yan Maoshan that he learned that she was a military wife and her husband had gone to the front line to command the battle.

"He said he will be back soon, but I don't know the exact time yet."

Lin Qiao said goodbye to his instructor with a smile. Soon after he left the laboratory, he heard someone asking for directions. "Hello, comrade. Which office is Professor Yan Maoshan in?"

She thought the voice sounded familiar, and she looked up subconsciously, and was stunned for a moment.

The other party asked, and inadvertently glanced over here, and was also stunned, "Qiao Qiao?"