Regardless of whether Pei Songbai did it or not, Xia Wenhua has already made her conclusion, and Pei Songbai has no choice but to accept it.
He found Xia Wenhua's story too fantastical to understand, and he had never seen the topographical map she presented before. However, there was no room for negotiation with Xia Wenhua on this matter.
In Xia Wenhua's words, the items were provided by Pei Songbai; without Pei Songbai, she wouldn't have bothered to improve the topographic map.
Now that everything has been handed over and the higher-ups have confirmed that most of the content is true, Pei Songbai must give a perfect answer to the matter of handing her the topographical map when he woke up from his coma.
In order to get this answer, Pei Songbai, who was in recovery, took advantage of the time when the two of them were alone in the ward to frantically memorize the topographic map that Xia Wenhua had taken out.
Xia Wenhua required him to memorize every single line and mark on the complex topographic map.
In Xia Wenhua's words, this is what it means to be prepared for any eventuality.
At first, Pei Songbai was very cooperative, but as he tried to remember more and couldn't remember anymore, he inevitably started to have some other thoughts.
The person on the bed, looking at the map, pursed their lips, secretly glanced at Xia Wenhua who was sitting next to them writing, and coughed.
"Cough cough cough..."
Xia Wenhua finished writing the last stroke and looked up: "What's wrong? You've memorized everything?"
This way of asking questions always made Pei Songbai feel like he had returned to his agonizing student days.
The old teacher at the village entrance rattled off a bunch of memorization assignments for them, then ignored his plight and went about his own work, only waiting to ask at the end: "Have you memorized them?"
The only change now is that the teacher has become his wife, and of course she's much better looking than the old man. But other things: this topographic map is much harder than the texts we couldn't memorize back then!
Pei Songbai cleared his throat: "Honey, I don't think this is right. Since I was the one who brought this out, why can't I just hand it in directly? Why do I have to make you draw it?"
Seeing Xia Wenhua's expression stiffen, Pei Songbai pressed his advantage.
"I think that makes sense, honey, don't you agree?"
Xia Wenhua's heart was in her throat. She really didn't understand why doing good deeds was so difficult.
She walked to Pei Songbai's side as if by accident, tucked the blanket around him, and said something far from gentle.
"What nonsense! Just tell me to do what I'm supposed to do. How am I supposed to know what's wrong with you that you insist on me drawing it?"
Now look what's happened! You woke up from your coma and know nothing about this. I'm going to help you cover up the lie, and you still want to ask me why?
The topographic map wasn't taken out at the time, so you drew a crooked one and sent it up. Now you're sending it up again? Do you have a death wish?
"Where did this come from? Can you explain? Can I explain?"
Xia Wenhua's fierce tone was completely inconsistent with her actions, and Pei Songbai gave a wronged "Oh".
"Alright, honey, don't be angry. I was just venting because I couldn't memorize it. Since you say I have to memorize it, I'll try harder. Please don't be angry."
After she displayed her prowess, Pei Songbai hunched over and started memorizing the map again.
Looking at Pei Songbai's hard work and dedication, even though she knew it was an inevitable path, Xia Wenhua still felt a rare pity for him.
Out of sight, out of mind. She really couldn't stand it anymore, so she went out to borrow some chicken soup from the hospital cafeteria to make for Pei Songbai.
The ward door closed, a soft light flashed in Pei Songbai's eyes, and he began to carefully examine the topographical map in his hand again.
He carefully memorized every single one of the rules and regulations.
The truth is not important. This topographical map is useful to the country and the family. The item has been handed over. What he needs to do next is to make this a good thing and not cause any trouble for himself and his family.
While he might act coquettishly in front of his wife, Pei Songbai still knew how to prioritize.
He worked almost non-stop, seizing every opportunity when no one was around, and used all the energy he had in his life to memorize the topographical map.
When Commander Wang and the others finished their work and came to see him, Pei Songbai was already able to talk fluently.
When discussing their mission, the topographic map inevitably comes up. Pei Songbai was able to correct every unclear point on the map that Commander Wang showed him.
Having discovered so many good things, Commander Wang's smile has never faded lately.
Pei Songbai pointed out even the slightly unclear parts, and his smile grew even brighter.
"Comrade Pei Songbai, you've worked hard! You've completed this mission exceptionally well. The commendations for you have already been distributed to all military regions. The organization will not forget your contributions!"
Pei Songbai was naturally pleased that the task was completed well.
Having memorized the entire topographic map, he naturally knew what it represented and how much more resources the country would gain.
When praise was mentioned, the smile on his face faded.
"Commander Wang, I don't deserve this praise. As the captain, it was my fault that I failed to bring them all home. How can I deserve this praise?"
Pei Songbai's body temperature dropped, and his hands unconsciously clenched.
He can still joke around with his wife here and report to his superiors, but his two brothers will forever sleep on the border and never come back.
Separation is a topic that their profession can never avoid, and it is something that no one can ever accept.
Wang Jianguo sighed: "The enemy is too cunning. This is our land, but they have gone to great lengths to occupy it. They have even drawn up maps and set traps to try to keep us out of this land forever."
Your efforts have not only given us detailed maps, but also led us to discover even more abundant resources.
Comrade Pei Songbai, you and your comrades will be remembered by everyone.
Pei Songbai understood the reasoning, but this was not an easy thing to change.
He recalled the screams of his two teammates before they left, and a shadow fell over his vision.
"Commander Wang, may I have information about them?"
Their team was formed by drawing people from various military regions, and they were not told the identities of the other people from the beginning.
People occasionally talk about their families, but they are very secretive about their unit numbers and original units.
Pei Songbai knew his teammates' regrets, but it was too difficult for him to fulfill them.
Wang Jianguo shook his head at Pei Songbai: "I'm sorry, Commander Pei, you know this is the rule."
The Pei Songbai who appeared at the Yunnan Provincial Hospital could be Commander Pei. The camaraderie between that Captain Pei and his teammates should have been gone once they left the border.
Xia Wenhua's appearance was an accident; the other secrecy measures could not be broken by anyone.
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