“As a result, Old Uncle Gen threw the gun in front of my eyes. Ha, I was shocked. I immediately admitted to him and promised not to make trouble again. Young and vigorous, we were young and vigorous.”
Suddenly, the topic turned to Ye Jian, “If we were just as mature as Ye girl back then, that we wouldn’t have caused trouble for half a year. We wouldn’t have Old Uncle Gen and Old Chen worry about us from time to time.”
Ye Jian, who had been listening to their memories of the past quietly, sniffed lightly and whispered sadly, “I am calmer because of your guidance. Without your guidance, I won’t be who I am today.”
“Aiya, you see, your nose is blocked; why are you crying?” Political Commissar Yan quickly picked up the blood duck and put it in Ye Jian’s bowl and smiled gently, “You can have today not only because of others, but it is also mainly because of your own efforts.”
“Only you can stand up on your own. Relying on others is only beautiful for a moment; it can all be shattered in an instant. Ye girl, you are very talented, and you will be like this too in the future. The army is your best destination.”
The army was reluctant to let go of talent, especially comprehensive talents like Ye girl. They would want her to stay with the army for a lifetime.
Regiment Commander Liu also said, “Old Yan is good in speaking; he speaks beautifully and nicely, nice to listen. I am straightforward, Ye girl, since you have embarked on this journey, you must be cruel when you should be.”
“There is no reason the army should make you soft. If you wear the military uniform and take up the responsibility, you have to be cruel. You have to deal with military affairs, and you have to be ruthless. There is nothing to be verbose. People dare to question you? Sure, go ahead, then they must come up with a reason that can convince you.”
“Okay, let’s listen to it. If it’s broken, go to where it’s cooler. If you don’t have the ability, but you want to take care of things, you can just send him away instead of having him pretending to be a big man in front of you.”
Ye Jian listened carefully, remembering every word in her heart.
Political Commissar Yan was strict with gentleness, while Regiment Commander Liu was strict. With a combination of strength and flexibility, the soldiers could obey you while admiring you in their hearts.
From a deputy regiment to the main regiment, what Regiment Commander Liu said was based on real experience, which was a great help for Ye Jian to lead troops in the field troops.
Principal Chen knew that Ye Jian was uncomfortable, but he didn’t say much. It was normal for the soldiers in the barracks to come and go. She had to adapt to it.
They had known each other for ten years. Now they were each going on their own path, so this meal was indeed a little sad.
Ye Jian silently continued drinking her hot tea; then she refilled the cups of the three veterans who dedicated their best years to the army and then sat down quietly to listen to their old stories.
Perhaps their open-mindedness infected her, and the parting sadness gradually faded away, and there was a slight smile at the corner of her mouth.
Although they were parting ways, they were still friends, and one day they would meet again.
“I’ll still have to accompany the leaders who came today to inspect the car soldiers training base. That’s it for tonight. Let’s go.” When it was 9 p.m, Political Commissar Yan said that it was getting late, so he picked up the warm tea that Ye Jian had just filled, stood up, and said to Principal Chen, “Old Chen, I won’t say goodbye to you on the day I left. Please take this cup of tea as my respect for your support for my work over the past ten years.”
“Old Chen, I shall drink for you too. A toast to you for not being scared away by my explosive temper.” Regiment Commander Liu laughed and stood up with his cup and said to Ye Jian, who also stood up, “Ye girl, you too, I wish you a bright future and a peaceful journey!”
