Chapter 152: Who Is the Cutest Person
Wang Xiaohu's mother was not seriously ill, but she passed out because of excessive grief.
Everyone placed her in a nearby tent, while Wang Xiaohu's father was sorting out Wang Xiaohu's belongings.
The regiment leader, Wang Xiaohu's platoon leader, and squad leader were silently helping. No one spoke and didn't know what to say.
Any words seemed so feeble at this moment.
Wang Xiaohu's parents were considered to have children in old age. They gave birth to Wang Xiaohu when they were nearly forty years old.
I originally thought that when Wang Xiaohu retired from the army, they could live a happy family life and enjoy peace and happiness.
But unexpectedly, bad news suddenly came, asking them to send the white-haired man to the black-haired man.
The division commander walked into the tent with the support of the police officer. When he saw Wang Xiaohu's father, his eyes instantly turned red.
"Uncle, this is our teacher."
When the regiment leader saw the division commander coming, he quickly introduced Wang Xiaohu's father.
Wang Xiaohu's father quickly put down what he was holding, straightened his body suddenly, and saluted the teacher.
"Hello, Chief!"
From the saluting posture and gestures of Wang Xiaohu's father, the division commander could tell at a glance that he was a former soldier.
Feeling more and more uncomfortable, I walked to Wang Xiaohu's father in three steps and held his hand tightly, saying with guilt: "Old comrade, I can't help you! I failed to protect you. My child, let him die at such a young age, what a failure on my part as a teacher!"
Hearing the teacher's words of self-blame, Wang Xiaohu's father burst into tears again.
"No, no, chief, this is not your fault. I can only say that my baby has this fate in his life. It is God who wants to accept him. No one can blame him."
"I am also a soldier, and I fully understand the responsibilities on the shoulders of soldiers. Although my baby is gone, his spirit is still there."
"I'm proud of him. My son didn't embarrass my old Wang family! He is more promising than me!"
The teacher was deeply touched by Wang Xiaohu's father's words, and the tears that he had been trying to hold back could no longer be controlled.
He is about the same age as Wang Xiaohu's father. Perhaps because of the understanding between peers, he is more able to empathize with Wang Xiaohu's father.
"Old comrade, your child is great! He is our hero! We all have to learn from him!"
"You and his mother are both martyrs. The army and the country will never treat you badly. They will definitely take good care of you for Xiaohu."
"Otherwise, his spirit in heaven will be chilled."
After hearing this, Wang Xiaohu's father waved his hands and refused: "This is absolutely impossible! My mother and I have hands and feet, and we can move. We don't need subsidies and care from the national government."
"Leave these for those who need them. Even though I am almost sixty years old now, I am still very strong."
"There are still many people who are having a harder time than us. You ask the government to leave these subsidies to them."
"My mother and I can support ourselves and we can't waste the country's resources."
These words deeply touched everyone present.
This is the selfless spirit of the older generation of soldiers. They are all simple and hard-working.
"Old comrade, you deserve this. If you refuse, our conscience will be troubled!"
The teacher said with emotion.
"What's wrong with this? Not only do I not need any subsidy from the organization this time, I also have to fulfill my son's last wish."
"I want to take his place and fight the floods with you! I want to continue to protect the tens of millions of people in the rear for my son."
Wang Xiaohu's father said in a loud voice.
"How is this possible! This is absolutely impossible! It is already our dereliction of duty to fail to protect Xiaohu for you."
"How can we let you fight the flood together? If Xiaohu finds out, he will definitely blame us!"
The teacher said in surprise.
"Chief, I have made up my mind to stay and fight the flood. Regardless of whether you agree or not, I will not go back."
Wang Xiaohu's father said stubbornly, with perseverance and determination in his eyes.
The teacher looked at his extremely serious expression, frowned and hesitated for a while, and finally had no choice but to compromise.
"Well, since you, old comrade, insist on staying, I won't stop you."
"Lao Zhang!" The division commander turned and called the regiment leader.
"Here!" The regiment leader immediately stepped forward, waiting for the division commander's order.
"I leave my old comrade and Xiaohu's mother to you. We must ensure their safety this time! There must be no more accidents!"
"If anything happens to them, you are the only one I have to ask questions about!"
"Yes! Guaranteed to complete the task!" Zhang, the team leader, replied loudly.
In this way, Wang Xiaohu's father put on Wang Xiaohu's military uniform, stayed on the front line of flood fighting for him, and took over Wang Xiaohu's position.
The father carried his son's will and fought against the flood together.
This story moved all the soldiers fighting the flood, and was also included in the news by war reporters.
Soon, people all over the country knew about Wang Xiaohu, a young hero fighting against floods, and his veteran father who also sacrificed his family for everyone.