"Come, come, who is it?"
"Mrs. Xu? We work in the same company as your husband."
After a few seconds, the door opened.
A small girl with a pretty face and a round face suddenly appeared in front of everyone. After seeing many people coming, Xu Baizhi was a little confused.
"Are you... okay?" She looked at the group of people, and her eyes fell on the dark red-covered document in Zhou Changfeng's hand.
Zhou Changfeng, who had complicated eyes, held the obituary in his hands and saluted. He wanted to speak, but it seemed as if something was blocking his throat, and he just couldn't say the words.
The three people behind him were silent. Xue Can lowered his head, Liu Qidong tilted his head slightly, and Fan Wenhai on the far right stared at the obituary.
Seeing that several people were silent and solemn, the worst possibility suddenly emerged from Xu Baizhi's heart, making her heart skip a beat.
"Mrs. Xu, I am Sun Cheng's battalion commander Zhou Changfeng." Zhou Changfeng took a deep breath, tried to speak in the calmest tone, and at the same time presented the obituary with both hands, "During the battle, Sun Cheng was shot by an enemy bullet. He was hit by fragments and died of his injuries. This is his obituary for his martyrdom. Then, he also had some last words..."
Xu Baizhi, with trembling hands, took the obituary letter, but it seemed to be of great weight. As soon as she got it, Xu Baizhi swayed and collapsed on the ground.
"Mrs. Xu, please have your condolences. We will be waiting outside the yard."
Out of respect, Zhou Changfeng quickly closed the door, waved his hand, and led a few people into the alley.
As soon as the door closed, Xu Baizhi's tears burst out of her eyes uncontrollably. A few teardrops fell on the cover of the waterproof obituary and immediately slipped down.
While sobbing, she opened the obituary and took out the paper stamped with the red seal of the Ministry of War.
"Unit: 1st Battalion 2nd Team of the 3rd Guards Mixed Brigade, Name: Sun Cheng, Military Rank: Army Captain, Position: Captain, Place of Birth: Jiangning County, Yingtian Prefecture...
Time of death: June 30, the thirty-sixth year of Zhichang. Cause of death: bullet penetrated the abdomen, fragments penetrated the chest, and died of serious injuries..."
The printed italic characters are so straight and neat, but the words they form are so cold.
Her thoughts were confused for a long time. She stood up slowly, wiped away her tears, and opened the door again.
The few people waiting outside have not said a word until now, just smoking one puff at a time.
Seeing the door open, Liu Qidong reminded them, and they quickly put out their cigarette butts and walked over.
Xu Baizhi relaxed slightly and said softly: "I'm sorry, Commander Zhou, I was a bit rude earlier."
"It's okay, it's human nature."
"You said earlier that Sun Cheng had last words, I..."
"There is no need to call you 'you'." Facing Xu Baizhi, who still had tears in the corners of his eyes, Zhou Changfeng found it difficult to say anything. After a few seconds, he said in a deep voice: "Sun Cheng hopes you will remarry. If you are pregnant... He wants to abort him. He said that his family is so prosperous that he is the youngest."
Xu Baizhi's eyes were a little dim, but she still shook her head and replied: "He has talked to me about this before, I thought it was just a joke... He must let you persuade me, right? Commander Zhou, please let me do it myself Is it OK to decide?”
"How can we force..." Zhou Changfeng stared at her and said seriously: "But please think clearly, this will determine the rest of your life. In any case, I don't think Sun Cheng wants you to be alone for decades. "
"I will think about it." Xu Baizhi nodded with firm eyes, and then took a step back. "Thank you for coming in person during the hot summer season. The house is humble. If you don't mind, please come in and have a rest. I'll make tea."
Zhou Changfeng looked hesitant, "This is not good, we still..."
Xu Baizhi shook her head slightly, "I want to hear about him, okay?"
Finally, several people entered the room one after another, sitting on round stools and staring at each other in bewilderment.
It wasn't until Zhou Changfeng spoke first that the strange silence was broken.
Over two cups of tea, everyone told the story of the incident in as much detail as possible. Xu Baizhi's expression showed no sadness, as if she had taken the matter lightly.
After leaving the pension, several people were ready to say goodbye.
Zhou Changfeng, who was a little worried, glanced around the room and said, "Don't be upset. You must live a good life. If you have any difficulties in life, you can come to us. Don't be embarrassed."
"Well, everyone, walk slowly."
After leaving Sun Cheng's house, the four people on the way back felt bad. Fan Wenhai was already opening his second pack of cigarettes.
Suddenly, Xue Can complained: "It's so depressing. No wonder Big Man Xie insists on staying at the camp. He knows how to avoid trouble."
"Such a scene is really...sigh," Liu Qidong sighed, "I can't stand it. This is more annoying than anything else."
Xue Can held the steering wheel, tilted his head and smiled: "Batalion Commander, what do you think?"
"What do you think?"
"Just...if I die, what will happen after my death?"
"I don't have a wife, and my eldest sister is already married." Zhou Changfeng smiled slightly and said relaxedly: "Unlike you, what else do you need to worry about."
"Battal Commander, I don't want to talk about this." Liu Qidong said in surprise: "Except for distant relatives, you are the only one left in your family. If this is the case..."
When they returned to the camp, they didn't mention the previous trip to Sun Cheng's home to deliver the obituary, and Xie Wancheng naturally didn't ask.
Everyone tacitly chose to downplay what they had seen and heard before, and then brought the topic to Zhou Changfeng.
"This time it is particularly dangerous. Battalion Commander, you have stepped half-way through the gate of hell and back again." Xue Can said seriously: "Therefore, I think you should take this as a lesson and get married as soon as possible."
Aha? What is the logic?
Zhou Changfeng, whose hair was full of black lines, said helplessly: "Are the two related?"
"Of course, this person came to this world for a while, whether he is seeking fame, profit, or living a normal life, but if he doesn't leave a heir, wouldn't it be true that he is gone and the tea is gone."
"..."
"Let me tell you, that girl last time was pretty good. She gave her a jade pendant as soon as she came in. This is not an insignificant gadget, but it has an extraordinary connotation." Xie Wancheng said enthusiastically: "And if it weren't for that gadget, the camp would I'm afraid you won't be able to come back, this is a life-saving grace!"
Zhou Changfeng waved his hand, "Come on, I gave it as an amulet, but it doesn't have any other meaning."
"No, battalion commander, have you changed to a vegetarian diet?" Xue Can tilted his head slightly and asked curiously.
Several people present were indeed doubtful, because Zhou Changfeng had been very romantic in the past when it came to romance.
In other words, according to his past style, he should have hooked up with that girl by now.
But looking at his performance now, tsk tsk tsk, it’s really changed a lot.
"Ahem," Zhou Changfeng, who was a little embarrassed, chose to change the subject. Xie Wancheng, didn't you say you would get married after the war? What's the situation now? "
