Chapter 127: Farewell and Reunion in Ping'an Village

The entrance of Ping'an Village.

By that small river.

The night has not yet completely fallen, and the sky is gray.

Three figures stood alone here, the cool breeze blowing, like the cold wind in early winter, scratching people's faces.

A woman's sobs gradually sounded here, and then she was heard choking:

"Xiao Yuan, remember to take good care of yourself. Life in the army is not easy. If you don't want to join the army, remember to go home quickly!"

"Your father and I will always be at home waiting for you!"

Father Lu looked at Lu Yuan calmly, without saying anything, and gave him a firm look.

Lu Yuan stood opposite his parents, nodded, and finally hugged the two parents who gave birth to him and raised him.

After a moment, he turned around resolutely.

Lu Yuan carried his luggage, started walking, raised his head and looked into the distance, walking further and further...

The two old men stood there for a long time, speechless for a long time.

Mother Lu choked with sobs and murmured.

"Xiao Yuan, leave in peace and come back in peace."

In her eyes, Lu Yuan was like a child from beginning to end, a sweetheart and treasure.

Father Lu was also talking to himself, but his eyes gradually became moist.

"This late autumn wind is really cold."

After a long time, the two elders, who could no longer see Lu Yuan's back, looked at each other, were stunned for a moment, and then left lonely.

It seems that Lu Yuan has completely disappeared from their side. The next time we see each other, I don’t know what year, month or time it will be...

Ping'an Village has a small population, with a dozen households in total. The riverside that used to be deserted has now become deserted again.

Withered vines, a rickety old tree, black crows on the branches, a slightly arched wooden bridge, rushing water, and three figures running away from each other.

Everything is so ordinary.

The late autumn wind blew against the face of the wanderer, like a greedy demon, frantically digging into his clothes.

Lu Yuan was walking alone on the narrow country road. Feeling the slightly cold weather, he couldn't help but shrink down, tighten his clothes that were not too thick, and put his hands in his pockets.

Suddenly, his lowered head lifted.

A ray of sunshine shone on his determined face.

That was the rising sun, and at this moment, it was like a guide in Lu Yuan's ordinary life.

Guide him forward, keep moving forward...

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Eight years later.

In the military camp, Lu Yuan was supported by someone and staggered into the camp tent.

"Master Centurion, it's bad, Centurion Lu is injured."

The soldier who supported Lu Yuan slowly placed Lu Yuan on the bed, looked at the middle-aged man above him, and said anxiously.

Hearing this, everyone in the military tent ran over quickly. The leader was the captain, followed by several centurions. They were just discussing the war.

"what happened?"

"Our team was ambushed by the enemy and fell into the enemy's trick. Fortunately, Centurion Lu withstood the pressure and was able to escape desperately!"

"Brother Lu and the others chose to cut off the rear for us. They were surrounded by the enemy and tried their best to escape."

"Of the fifty people who were cut off, only Brother Lu and Liao Liao came back..."

After speaking, the soldier wiped his tears with his sleeve.

Lu Yuan looked at his right leg and left hand, his expression ugly, and his heart was in great pain.

He was extremely uncomfortable, not because of his body or injuries.

The next moment, he endured the severe pain and said to everyone in the room:

"Brother Li, brothers, I'm sorry, I failed everyone's expectations. I killed more than forty brothers."

"Don't move, don't move, Lu Yuan, you are too seriously injured, just lie here."

"Brother Lu, don't move or worsen the injury."

"Lu Yuan, based on my experience, you can save your legs and arms, but from now on, I'm afraid you won't be able to serve in the military."

"Go call the medic!"

Captain Li Qianfu roared angrily.

"Lu Yuan, don't be mentally burdened. It's not your fault that more than forty brothers died. The battlefield is cruel and people die every day. We have clearly seen what you have done in the past eight years, so there is no need to feel guilty at all."

"Tomorrow, we will avenge you."

Captain Li Qianfu was heartbroken and his eyes were red.

Lu Yuan has been working for him since the first day he joined the army. He is diligent outside the battlefield and extremely brave on the battlefield!

Now, at the age of twenty-eight, he is in his prime.

But now, he had an accident.

Captain Li Qianfu could already predict that the two of them would be separated soon.

To him, Lu Yuan was like a biological brother!

Brothers and sisters!

Lu Yuan looked at Captain Li Qianfu's expression, which looked sad, and he knew it.

Brother Li felt sorry for him.

Lu Yuan closed his eyes, thinking about the memories of the past eight years and every moment of getting along with the brothers.

We eat meat together, drink wine together, and tell dirty jokes together.

Lu Yuan remembered that the little man who had just arrived said that he would go home and marry a wife after he was discharged from the army. At that time, the brothers would all come to have a wedding banquet.

But now, he has died on the battlefield and is buried in the wilderness.

Lu Yuan still remembered an honest and responsible brother whose wife and daughter were waiting for him at home.

Every half month, I would send him a letter expressing my thoughts.

I still remember that my old mother was looking forward to his return home day and night.

I still remember the brother who had been through life and death with him, who was the same age and had a very good relationship with him, the brother who always carried a portrait of his wife in his arms and told Lu Yuan how gentle and virtuous his wife was when he was free.

Now, he was pierced by thousands of arrows...

Everything was shattered...

Everything was like a dream bubble, which disappeared into thin air with a snap.

All this was like a dream, and now, the dream is over...

Thinking about it, Lu Yuan couldn't help but shed a few tears.

The tears flowed slowly, leaving several clearly visible tear marks on Lu Yuan's face full of dust and sand...

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Two months later.

"Brother Lu, goodbye, be careful on the road, and have a good trip."

"Brother Lu, I hope we can meet again after a long time!"

"Brother Lu, don't forget to find a chance to notify us when you get married, if we are not dead yet, hahahaha."

"What nonsense are you talking about, stinky boy."

Captain Li Qian hit the boy's head just now and said unhappily.

Then he slowly walked to Lu Yuan, straightened his collar for him, and said calmly.

"Lu Yuan, our Dali country is good in this regard. There are many benefits to retiring from the army."

"Although your hands and feet have recovered, you should not do heavy work at home to avoid recurrence of old injuries."

"Relying on the tax exemption and salary of the court, it is enough to live a good life in the second half of your life."

"Finally, pay attention to safety."

Lu Yuan looked at Brother Li, smiled and said softly.

"Big brother, thank you."

After speaking, Lu Yuan looked at those figures and said loudly:

"Brothers, there is a long time to come. If we meet again, we must drink and talk happily!"

After speaking, Lu Yuan turned around and took a step. After walking dozens of steps, he couldn't help but feel something. He turned his head and saw that everyone was waving goodbye to him.

Lu Yuan smiled softly, turned his head silently, and the tears in the corners of his eyes instantly slid across and dripped on the corners of his clothes.

Lu Yuan walked, leaving everyone with a lonely back.

He turned his back to the crowd, raised his arm, and waved like everyone else.

As if telling all the brothers, all good things must come to an end...

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The shadow of the bridge by the river in the hometown.

Two figures, one tall and one short, stood side by side.

After several years, the faces of the two elders have gradually aged, and wrinkles have gradually appeared on their faces.

At a certain moment, the woman suddenly spoke up and said happily:

"Look, old man, is that Yuan'er?"

"Yuan'er? How is it possible?"

The man narrowed his eyes, as if to see everything in his sight.

He looked ahead, and there was indeed a figure, very tall, very strong, and very much like his son.

As time passed, the figure became clearer and clearer, the two elders' hearts pounded, and his face became visible.

"It's really Yuan'er!"

"Hahaha, it's really Yuan'er! He's back."

The two elders were ecstatic and very excited.

Not far away, Lu Yuan looked at the two familiar figures at the bridge head, and he didn't know what he felt in his heart.

Suddenly, he remembered a passage he had read in a book when he was young.

The book said that all good things must come to an end.

But.

The book also said that we will meet again in life.

Lu Yuan smiled and walked.

"Mom and Dad, I'm back..."

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