Lin Xueying's mother is a family member of a soldier and is well aware of military affairs. She understood that the Eighth Route Army's Enemy Engineering Department was actually a special service agency, and she instinctively resented this agency.
She asked in confusion: "What do the people from the enemy's Ministry of Industry want to do with Dalong?"
Lin Xueying sighed again and said, "I'm afraid I have to go out on a mission again."
The mother was a little anxious and said: "How can this be done? When is this? How can the people above you arrange for him to go out? This is too much."
Lin Xueying said: "I hope not."
After Xu Dalong left the ward, he was pulled by Li Changshui to continue walking out. It seemed that he did not want his conversation with Xu Dalong to be heard by Lin Xueying.
Xu Dalong had a premonition that trouble would come to him again, and said: "Minister Li, please don't tell me that you have something to do for me. You have also seen that my wife is about to give birth. I am with Siling." The official said, during this period, don’t come to me if the sky falls.”
Li Changshui scratched his head in embarrassment and said: "Brother Dalong, I know this too, but Commander Sling asked me to come to you for this matter, and he had no choice. The task was assigned by my old superior. This matter Others will do the work, but the old superior is worried and asks you to go by name. Don't blame the old superior for this, he doesn't know about your lover's delivery. "
Xu Dalong heard that it was a task assigned by the comrade in charge, so he knew that this matter must be very important. Although he was a little depressed, he still said firmly: "Since it is a task assigned by my old superior, I will resolutely carry it out. Just tell me, what task?"
Li Changshui said: "The Commander-in-Chief just sent me to invite you. He will explain the specific tasks to you personally. You follow me now to report to Commander-in-Chief at the Commander-in-Chief of the Military Region."
After arriving at the Military Region Command Headquarters, Xu Dalong and Li Changshui went to see the Commanding Officer together. At the door of the office, Li Changshui asked Xu Dalong to wait outside, saying that he wanted to report to Commander Sling first.
Xu Dalong knew what Li Changshui wanted to say. He shook his head and said, "Minister Li, please don't mention it to Officer Sling about my wife's birth, lest he feel embarrassed about this matter."
Li Changshui said: "This is not possible. You are always out on missions, and you have less time to accompany your siblings. Now is the critical moment when she is about to give birth. It is best for you to stay with her. I still report to Commander Sling Let’s take a look at this matter and see if we can send other comrades to complete this mission.”
After saying that, without waiting for Xu Dalong to say anything else, he reached out and knocked on the door. When he heard the answer inside, he opened the door and went in first.
Li Changshui first gave him a military salute and said: "Report to Commander Si, Comrade Xu Dalong has come with me. But there is something I want to report to you." After that, he told Lin Xueying about her upcoming birth. Officer Sling made a report.
After hearing this, Commander Sling felt uncomfortable. To be honest, he also knew that Xu Dalong worked very hard. He had just returned from Tianjin and should spend more time with his lover at home. However, this task was assigned by his old superior. It was of great importance. The old superior specifically asked Xu Dalong to complete this task. tasks. Officer Si Ling knew his old superior and knew that he was considerate. If he raised the situation that Xu Dalong was facing now, his old superior might change his mind. However, I am afraid that my old superior may also be embarrassed by this matter, because the people involved in this task very much hope that Xu Dalong will complete this task. If I report this matter to my old superior, I am afraid that my old superior will also feel embarrassed.
After thinking for a while, Commander Siling decided to tell the truth and ask for Xu Dalong's opinion. He said to Li Changshui: "Call Xu Dalong in."
"Hello, Sir." Xu Dalong stood at attention and saluted after entering the room, and said: "Xu Dalong, captain of the guerrilla brigade of the Mawushan Military Division, has been ordered to report."
Commander Sir nodded, motioned Xu Dalong to sit down and talk, and said: "Xu Dalong, Li Changshui has reported your lover's situation to me. How is your lover's condition now? Are there any difficulties?"
Xu Dalong said gratefully: "Thank you, Commander Siling, for caring about me. My wife is now admitted to the hospital and is being taken care of by medical staff. My mother-in-law has arrived at the base. I have no difficulties. Please assign the task."
Officer Siring said: "Xu Dalong, it is said that your lover is about to give birth now. At this critical moment, you should stay by her side, and this task should not be assigned to you. But I am afraid that this matter is also difficult for the old superiors. , because the task you are responsible for this time is to escort Mr. Chen back to Malaysia. Mr. Chen proposed that you be responsible for his safety. Mr. Chen has great trust in you and the special forces. If you cannot carry out this mission, the old superior You will feel very embarrassed.
However, I also understand your current situation. If you really don't want to go, then I will report this matter to my old superior and cancel your mission. You can recommend other people to complete it. "
Xu Dalong stood up and said solemnly: "This mission should be completed by me. Mr. Chen is a well-known patriot and has made great contributions to China's Anti-Japanese War. His safety is very important. Since he raised this matter It is my responsibility, and I cannot let him down. This matter is related to the reputation of our Eighth Route Army, and we cannot let Mr. Chen and the patriotic overseas Chinese in Nanyang disappoint our Eighth Route Army. Please give the order to Commander Sir, and I will resolutely complete this mission. "
"Very good." Commander Si Ling nodded with satisfaction and said: "Xu Dalong, you take the overall situation into consideration and understand the general situation. On behalf of the old superiors and our military region, I commend you. You can carry out the mission with peace of mind. Don't worry about your lover. My wife has experience in giving birth and raising children, so let her go to the Mawu Mountain base today to help take care of your lover."
Xu Dalong said quickly: "This is not appropriate. Your wife still has children to take care of, and there is so much work, so there is no need to work for her. We are very grateful for your thoughtfulness."
Xu Dalong was deeply moved by the care, even love, shown by Commander Sling. Commander Sling's attitude towards himself is not just the relationship between superiors and subordinates, but he treats himself as his brother. This emotion was so precious that Xu Dalong was extremely moved.
Seeing that Xu Dalong accepted the mission, Commander Si sent a telegram to northern Shaanxi. He didn't want his old superior and Mr. Chen to feel pressured by the fact that Xu Dalong's lover was about to give birth, so he didn't mention it. Of course, after Xu Dalong completed the task, he must report Xu Dalong's spirit of sacrificing personal interests at critical moments and resolutely completing the task to his old superiors and pass it on to Mr. Chen. Commander Sling is very experienced and has a good sense of proportion. No matter who becomes his subordinate, he will feel convinced.
After Commander Si Ling finished assigning the task, he did not explain anything else because he trusted Xu Dalong and believed that no matter what kind of task it was, it would be completed successfully as long as it was given to him. He asked Xu Dalong to go to Li Changshui's place first, and wait until noon to have dinner with him at his home.
When Li Changshui and Xu Dalong came to his office, Li Changshui's guard said that Director Zhang from the Logistics Department had called and asked him to call him back if he saw Xu Dalong.
Xu Dalong picked up the phone and dialed Zhang Wanhe. After the call was connected, Zhang Wanhe's voice came from the other side: "Is it Brother Dalong? You didn't even say hello to me in advance when you came to the Taihang Mountain base. I'll treat you to a treat at noon today. Let us brothers have a drink."
Xu Dalong smiled and said: "Thank you, Minister Zhang. I'm afraid it won't be possible at noon today. Commander Si Ling wants to talk to me about work. After we finish talking about work, we just have to return to the Mawushan base. I have to go out on a mission this time, and I'm afraid it will take a long time. A little longer. I'll call you when I get back, and we'll have a few drinks then."
Zhang Wanhe was very concerned about Xu Dalong. When he heard that Xu Dalong was going out on a mission again, he said with some surprise: "Brother Dalong, didn't you just come back from Tianjin? Why are you going out again? Isn't it that my younger brother and sister are about to give birth in the next few days? Well, I’m afraid it’s not appropriate for you to go out at this time. I think you might as well report the situation to the commander and send someone else for this mission.”
Seeing that Zhang Wanhe was so concerned about his situation, Xu Dalong felt a deep sense of friendship. Xu Dalong did not tell Zhang Wanhe that his lover was about to give birth, but Zhang Wanhe had already found out about it, which showed that he cared about him.
Xu Dalong said: "Thank you, Minister Zhang. This task was asked by my superiors and I have to complete it, so I can only wait for me to come back before I treat you to a drink."
Zhang Wanhe said with some regret: "Well, then I will wrong my siblings. Well, when I get home, I will tell your sister-in-law and let her go to your Mawushan base. During your absence, she will take care of my siblings." .”
Zhang Wanhe's words reached Li Changshui's ears through the microphone, which made him very emotional. Xu Dalong is really popular. Si Lingyu treats him like this, Zhang Wanhe treats him like this, and Li Yunlong, Zhao Gang and others must also have such deep feelings for him. To be honest, even Li Changshui admired Xu Dalong's abilities, liked his personality, and regarded him as a friend from the bottom of his heart.
After Xu Dalong put down the phone, Li Changshui said: "Brother Dalong, don't worry. We will take care of the younger brother and sister's affairs, and there won't be any problems. I will also send people to the hospital to keep an eye on the baby. , I will send you a telegram to inform you of the good news."
Xu Dalong returned to the Mawushan base area. After getting off the plane, he took a car directly to the field hospital. Li Yunlong, Zhao Gang and others knew that he went to the military command headquarters of the military region. They also knew that Xu Dalong would go to the field hospital first after returning, so they rushed over in advance and asked him what tasks he had received from the commander.
Although Xu Dalong did not tell them the specific content of the mission, he told them that he was leaving the military subdivision today and it would take at least two months to go out this time.
Everyone was a little surprised and felt that it seemed a bit unkind for Commander Siling to send Xu Dalong out on a mission at this time.
Li Yunlong is carefree and somewhat macho. He doesn't pay much attention to family matters, so he doesn't think it's a big deal. A woman just gives birth to a child, and it doesn't matter if Xu Dalong is there or not. Giving birth is quite troublesome, so Xu Dalong doesn't have to worry if he isn't watching from the side. When he returns from the mission, he can see his children, which will save him trouble. So he said nothing.
Zhao Gang is very principled. Although he feels that letting Xu Dalong go out to perform tasks at this time is not considerate of Lin Xueying. However, his superiors have tasks to give to Xu Dalong. The interests of the organization are above all else. He feels that Xu Dalong's choice is also appropriate. Therefore, Zhao Gang didn't say anything.
Others inevitably complained a few words out of concern for Xu Dalong. Xu Dalong did not want everyone to misunderstand the commander, and told everyone clearly that this was a direct order from northern Shaanxi. He said that after he came back from the hospital, he would hold a meeting with everyone before departure to explain everything. Work arrangements during your absence.
Everyone knew that Xu Dalong was going to comfort Lin Xueying at this time, and told his mother-in-law that it was inconvenient for everyone to be here, so they all said goodbye and left.
Xu Dalong entered the ward, and the medical staff present also left the room.
Xu Dalong first asked about Lin Xueying's situation with concern, and then told the Lin family's mother and daughter that he was about to go out on a mission.
Lin Xueying had a premonition and was mentally prepared, but when she learned that Xu Dalong was really going to go out on a mission at this time, she still felt a little aggrieved. She tried hard to suppress her emotions, but tears had quietly wet her eyes.
When the mother-in-law heard this, she became anxious and said dissatisfied: "What on earth is going on with you? Seeing that Xueying is about to give birth, how can you leave at this time? And your boss is really inhumane. , knowing clearly that Xueying is going to give birth at this time, how can they arrange for you to go out on a mission at this time? And it takes so long to go, it is really outrageous. You can't go. If you can't speak up, I Go and talk to your superior."
Xu Dalong understood his mother-in-law's mood and said apologetically: "Mom, this matter is not that our leader is unkind. This matter is more difficult and I have to deal with it personally. It's just that I'm not here at this time, and I really owe Xueying a lot. , and please mom to take care of her."
The mother-in-law is also a sensible person. Although she complained a few times, she also knew that Xu Dalong, as a soldier, must carry out orders. She had encountered this situation before. When Lin Xueying was born, her husband was out of town and had no way to come back. Although she was a little dissatisfied, she could only sympathize with Xu Dalong. She knew that the young couple had something intimate to say at this time, so she got up and left the ward.
Soon after, Xu Dalong set off for northern Shaanxi. At the airport, Staff Officer Gao and Li Qiulin were already waiting there.
