Even until his death, Long Zhan could not forget what he said to Gao Lie in the dark and humid jungle ten years ago.
It was precisely because of such words, his courage as a newborn calf who was not afraid of tigers, and his strong perseverance to fight to the end that Gao Lie was finally "spared."
"That's me." Long Zhan smiled, looking relieved, "I didn't dare to say something at the time, but now that I think about it, it was really wise."
Gao Lie raised his eyebrows and asked with interest: "What is it?"
Long Zhan looked at him, stretched out his palm, and said in a joking tone: "Five years. I also set a deadline for myself at that time, and wanted to become a hero like you within five years." After saying that, Long Zhan revealed his face.
I felt ashamed, but my attitude was very calm and generous, "I was overestimating my abilities. I always thought it was an easy thing, but when I actually realized it, I realized that it is too difficult to be you."
It’s such a difficult thing...”
Gao Lie waved his hand, indicating that Long Zhan was serious.
He pointed to the door and whispered: "Let's go out and talk."
Long Zhan understood. After all, there are some topics that cannot be discussed here.
They went downstairs and came to the big tree in the courtyard. Gao Lie took out his cigarettes and threw one to Long Zhan. Long Zhan took it, put it under his nose and smelled it heavily for a few times before sighing with enjoyment.
He said, "Oh...it's been a long time since I last touched an old friend. This smell makes me nostalgic."
"What? Quit?" Gao Lie retracted the hand holding the lighter, "Then come back, I don't want to tempt you to commit a crime!"
Long Zhan grabbed the lighter, lit the cigarette sideways, and then threw the lighter back.
Gao Lie also ordered it.
Both of them took a deep breath, and then watched the smoke rising up, finally meeting and merging in mid-air.
"I'm going to be a father soon. For the sake of my son, I have to sacrifice some personal hobbies." Long Zhan explained.
"That's right. My son is the sky, my wife is the earth, and we are the springs sandwiched between heaven and earth. When my son presses, we shrink, and when my wife presses up, we also stand up. Isn't this the truth?
Gao Lie said with a smile.
Long Zhan nodded in agreement.
The lights in the yard were dim, but the air was fresh. There was a wind at night, slipping in from the side of the door and raising the tips of their hair.
Gao Lie took another puff of cigarette and said, "Instructor Long."
"Call me Long Zhan, no need to meet outsiders, we are all one of our own." How could an idol call him an instructor? If the Sky Eagle team members heard this, they wouldn't laugh at him for treating him like a dishonor.
Gao Lie smiled and said, "Okay. Long Zhan, can you tell me what happened when I was eliminated from the selection due to injury?"
Long Zhan choked for breath, and a puff of cigarette smoke got stuck in the core of his throat. He spit it out too late, and then coughed violently.
When he finally calmed down, there was a napkin in front of him. Then, a big hand reached out, took away the half of the cigarette in his hand, threw it on the ground, and stamped it out.
"Thank you." Long Zhan casually wiped his acrid eyes, and then said mockingly: "It seems that if something is far away, it will be alive."
Gao Lie looked at him thoughtfully, "It's a good thing to quit, but it's not a good habit. What do you think?"
Long Zhan nodded slightly and agreed.
With this interruption, it seemed that the previous question had been covered up. Gao Lie felt that he would not hear the result again, but Long Zhan didn't even give him time to recall, so he continued: "I know you have questions.
, after all, those who can enter the selection competition at that level basically have a 1:1 chance of being retained, but the 50% chance was lost by me. Isn’t it a bit too embarrassing?”
The Past is like a wonderful war movie. In the play, in order to save his comrades in the same group, he finally chose to sacrifice himself. Unfortunately, there were too many variables in life, and not only did he fail to stay in the holy place in his heart,
Even the military camp where the initial struggle was fought and bloody was lost...
After Gao Lie heard the story of Long Zhan, he remained silent for a long time.
His cigarette butt had long since burned out and was held between his fingers, like a symbol of maintaining calmness. After a long time, Gao Lie sighed softly and turned to Long Zhan: "It's really you."
Long Zhan looked at him puzzled.
"I was not present at the knockout match that year. After you were injured, I went to the Military Region General Hospital to see you. Unfortunately, you were transferred back to Chengdu," Gao Lie said.
Long Zhan's heart skipped a beat, and his eyes became darker and more confused.
"I saw your registration form, and also saw the sentence you left on your self-introduction. I want to be you, is this sentence, right?" Gao Lie said.
Long Zhan was excited, "Did you see it?! You...really saw it!"
Gao Lie nodded heavily, "I saw it. Not only did I guess it was you, but I also heard a lot about your deeds. It's a pity, it's a pity, Long Zhan, you couldn't stay." His eyes moved down, his expression
It's a little complicated, "Your injury..."
Long Zhan was slightly stunned, then he smiled, "It's okay, isn't it just leaving a few pieces of shrapnel in the leg? It won't kill anyone."
"Is it really that simple? Then the experts from the General Surgery Department in charge of the rescue at that time almost moved the blood bank in Beijing to the operating room. Why is one leg worth such a big fuss? Long Zhan, your heart..." Gao Lie
Watching the dragon fight.
Long Zhan was stunned for a moment, then gave a wry smile and said, "I really can't hide it from you. Okay, I'll do it. My legs are indeed fine, and my heart is fine too." He made a sign on his left chest.
Position, he said calmly: "Here, there are still two pieces of shrapnel that cannot be removed. The doctor said that as long as the shrapnel position is checked on time and the position of the shrapnel does not move, you will live to be a hundred years old. Don't worry, it's really fine."
Gao Lie pursed his lips and waited for a while before asking, "Do you regret your original choice?"
Not without regret.
If there had been no duel in the jungle, this soldier with dreams might still have a bright future, and he would not be like now, with no platform to climb.
Long Zhan's expression looked very calm. He turned his eyes away and looked at the mottled tree shadows above his head, as if he was trying hard to open the door of memory bit by bit. "If I could go back to the beginning and it was still the same situation, I would
Think, I still make the same choice."
Gao Lie understood what he meant.
If it were him, he would have made the same choice in that situation.
Therefore, it is said that heroes cherish heroes. Friends are easy to find, but confidants are hard to find.
It's them that we're talking about.
"You are indeed Xiaoxue's most respected instructor Long. I feel ashamed in front of you." When Gao Lie looked at Long Zhan again, there was already a hint of admiration and appreciation in his eyes.
Only people like Long Zhan who stand up again after falling and still live a wonderful life are worthy of carrying the sacred military emblem on their shoulders and above their heads.
He is a true soldier, a soldier worthy of everyone's respect!
Long Zhan couldn't stand compliments, especially being praised by his idol. It was like being slapped in the face, and his black face suddenly turned red and hot.
"Stop laughing at me!" He waved his hand repeatedly, pointed in the direction of the private room on the second floor, and said, "The person worthy of our respect is up there! She is the hope to continue our dream!"