Under the guidance of the pilot wheel, the bulk carrier "Don't Forget Me" slowly sailed away from the dock, rolling over the water in the harbor channel and slowly moving away.
The navy sergeant took the two recruits to the top of the ship building, which was the small platform under the mast. He leaned against the guardrail and looked down at the slightly messy supplies on the cargo deck. After slowly raising his eyes, You can look at the sea and sky in the distance. When you look sideways, you can see the huge Wuya Bay and the luxury hotels, residences, scenic spots lined up on the shore...
The white sandy beach is full of tourists, like leisurely ants, and the setting sun scatters, adding a bit of laziness.
"This is a city suitable for living." Dang Weimin sighed with emotion. "I have an urge in my chest to compose a poem, but there is nothing in my heart."
Li Hai looked at the beach about three kilometers away with a telescope and said with a sneer, "You are hasty. The life you see now is not the normal life of the people of Wuya. You will know when you are ready to live and work here in peace and contentment." It takes a lot of money to have a normal life like what you see."
Sergeant Zhang agreed, "Yes, Wuya is a tourist city. Tourists from other places are of course willing to spend money. In fact, many locals have a living standard that is not as good as that of coastal cities in mainland China. And the prices here are relatively high. I I think that apart from the environment, it’s not a suitable place to live. But it is said that the income from work here is generally higher.”
“The gap between the rich and the poor is quite big,” Li Hai said.
Dang Weimin said in bewilderment, "You are too realistic. What a good mood you are in. I can't help but ruin it with just a few words. No, Haizi, I'm just confused. How do you know everything? Is there anything you don't know?" "
Li Hai smiled and said, "If you have nothing to do, read more books and browse information. There are many things I don't know. For example, I am going to ask Squad Leader Zhang something."
"Just ask." Sergeant Zhang said with a smile.
"I read the news about new recruits every year. It seems that they all take civil aviation charter flights to Eternal Prosperity Island." Li Hai said.
Sergeant Zhang suddenly laughed out loud, "Boy, do you think the treatment is not as good as that of recruits? In fact, you should think so. You officers and non-commissioned officers, this is considered a career. Most of the recruits serve for one year after two years. I will be discharged from the army and go home after that, and it will take two years to count. Going to the island is originally a hard job, so giving everyone the treatment of a chartered flight not only reflects the importance the organization attaches to everyone, but also makes everyone feel happier."
Li Hai and Dang Weimin smiled awkwardly, "I understand, that's the truth. It's not that we don't feel ignored. It's good to take a boat. None of us have ever gone out to the open sea by boat. It's just that we usually fly airplanes. Suddenly, we are flying It feels different on a slow boat.”
If you take a plane, you can reach the Forgotten Reef, which is more than a thousand kilometers away, in just over an hour.
The first leg of the journey was very comfortable. Along the way, we constantly encountered ships, cargo ships, fishing boats, coast guard ships and even navy ships. On the huge sea, when there is no land in sight, the frequent appearance of ships will make people feel... No sense of loneliness.
After night fell, Li Hai and Li Hai couldn't sleep and ran to the passage outside the ship building to relax and breathe in the sea breeze with heat, which was quite comfortable.
Late autumn is about to enter in the north, and the nights are getting cooler, but the heat is still unbearable above the South China Sea. This is still on a ship with a speed of 12 knots, and it is at night. If it is on an island during the day, the temperature will be close to 40 degrees.
There was a rumbling sound in the sky, and Li Hai subconsciously looked up. There was the night sky, just above his head, with two sets of red and green navigation lights moving due south.
"Which army is doing night flight training?" Dang Weimin said.
It is obviously a two-plane formation flying at supersonic speed. In addition to fighter jets, there are also aircraft.
Li Hai shook his head slightly and said, "I'm afraid it's not training."
After being slightly startled, Dang Weimin understood. At this position, the two-plane formation flew at supersonic speed with afterburner, most likely to rush to a designated airspace or sea area. In daily training, the frequency of supersonic speed is not very high. Most of the time, most of the training content can be completed in the subsonic speed stage.
"It's not peaceful here." Dang Weimin said with emotion.
Li Hai said in a deep voice, "There is no absolute peace. It's just that there are many places that we people can't see, let alone the common people. For the people, to be honest, I chose to serve in the island aviation unit of the Eighth Hai Division. The main reason is not for gold plating.”
"I know that although you are a rather stingy person, you are never ambiguous about right and wrong. I have also seriously considered it. Yes, joining the Flying Shark Force and becoming a member of the Tailhook Club is my pursuit, but in the final analysis It is a personal pursuit. My dad said that as a party member, you must always put the party's affairs before personal matters. As a soldier, you must always put the collective before the individual. Don't think too much, kid. I didn’t apply for a temporary position just to accompany you." Dang Weimin said with a smile.
"Hahaha!"
Li Hai laughed and asked, "By the way, how did you say that Mr. Zhang would actually agree?"
"Yeah, I didn't expect Mr. Zhang to be so forthcoming. What kind of army is the Flying Shark Army? It's hard to get in and even harder to get out." Dang Weimin said, spreading his hands.
Of course they couldn't figure it out, so they stopped thinking about it.
At this moment, looking at the two sets of navigation lights that were gradually disappearing, the two young eagles, who were full of expectations for their future flying careers, were filled with envy, and they were even more looking forward to their upcoming career as an island aviation force.
Engage in the most dangerous combat flight work on the toughest frontline, taking off early in the morning or late at night and roaring to designated sea areas to escort fishermen, engaging in fierce free-air combat confrontations or sea-skimming flights between the sea and the sky during the hottest times Breaking through the "enemy" fleet's air defense circle and conducting simulated strike training is the combat flying life that men yearn for.
Thinking of the joy of the upcoming success and the fishermen excitedly calling "Long live the people's soldiers" on the radio, Li Hai was in a state of excitement and wished he could take off immediately.
What is this, a sense of accomplishment!
Lin Li, who was far away in Ludong Port City, returned home after work, finished cooking, and looked at the empty rented one-bedroom and one-living small apartment. She was really out of mood. One goes to work and one goes to get off work, one cooks, one eats and one sleeps.
What is the difference between having a boyfriend and not having a boyfriend?
It's not like she never thought about giving up, but the thoughts that occasionally popped up were quickly killed by the powerful love guards. Her yearning for love for Li Hai became more and more firm and profound. Not long after, she quickly regained her confidence in life - she is such a woman who knows how to motivate herself.
Is Li Hai okay during the training camp? His food is definitely good and his sleep is guaranteed. The only thing he worries about is safety. Sooner or later, the family members of pilots will be accustomed to raising their hearts after their husbands take off, and then wait in agony for news of a safe landing. This happens over and over again until it becomes a habit.
Lin Li didn't know yet that her boyfriend was already on the way to the distant Forgotten Reef...
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