Military wives and old women
Jia
Life is beautiful and has gone through many vicissitudes. On the way to getting old, you will find those gentle little things in your memory. Proper exertion will make the rest of your life more transparent.
In Yadongpari, the world's tallest town at an altitude of 4,500 meters, it snows heavily and windy every year. Snowflakes will make this snowy town look charming. Pushing open the door closed by the cold wind, I walked out of the barracks. In the distance, the affectionate lake was white, as if I were in the fairyland of the snow country in that fairy tale. Walking in the snow, I could only hear the "cheep, cheep" sound from the friction between shoes and snow.
1987 this spring festival is the last year for veteran Chen Lijun to be a soldier in the army for six years. He has been serving in this snowy military camp next to goddess peak. The hairline on the plateau is extremely obvious, and his face looks at least ten years older than his peers. He witnessed the development and changes of Parry Town in recent years.
Li Baolang, the ninth company commander, was infected by the story of his death in a car accident because he went to Shigatse to participate in a knowledge contest. Chen Lijun's wife Rui Liu, who has been married for nearly four years, insisted on coming to this harsh plateau military camp to spend the last Spring Festival with her husband. In the past, Chen Lijun has not allowed Liu Rui, who lives and works in Chengdu, to come to Yadong Parry. He is worried that his weak wife can't stand the climate here. Once symptoms such as high altitude pulmonary edema appear in this place, it will be fatal!
As a military wife, Liu Rui thought confidently long ago: "I must visit goddess peak under my husband's parry.". Near the Spring Festival, Rui Liu asked for leave from work early, and went through all kinds of formalities including border defense certificate according to the regulations of visiting relatives in the army. After listening to Chen Lijun's repeated exhortations, he took anti-altitude sickness medicine in advance and made all the preparations for going to the plateau.
Soldiers, tough guys are also afraid of love. Not disappointed, but lonely. You gave me the best youth, but I gave you endless waiting.
Instead of expecting a gift from the other party when the festival comes, what the soldiers want more is a reunion after a long separation across Qian Shan, a reunion that says that they miss you and love you, and finally a face-to-face confession.
The officers and men who learned that the military spouse would come to the company for the New Year this year packed up the reception room of the company early, and the table was filled with all kinds of snacks and snacks sent from their hometown. Of course, the most important thing is to prepare oxygen bottles and anti-altitude sickness drugs.
My wife is coming this afternoon. Chen Lijun was so excited that he told his fellow villagers that he specially invited me to dinner so as to leave some words and photos for the couple to meet! He was happy and worried, and he didn't sleep a wink the night before. At noon, Chen Lijun, who was dressing up in front of the military mirror, stared at herself, as if the war was about to start. Although he has accomplished numerous urgent and dangerous tasks during his six-year military career, this time, he lost confidence like a new recruit who just went to the battlefield. At this time, what he is most worried about is whether his wife will get carsick on the way to this forbidden area of life. Is there any high objection? Because of the feeling of high anti-motion sickness, Chen Lijun still remembers it. ...
Just before going to Lhasa bus station, Rui Liu and Chen Lijun answered the phone in the Second Military Region. Liu Rui impatiently said, "I'm fine, I'm not dizzy. I know, I've already taken motion sickness medicine. You have asked me several times. Hey! The signal is not good, don't worry. "
The sunset glow shone on Chen Lijun in military uniform. In this newly snowed plateau camp, his rank and cap badge are very dazzling. The long-distance bus in Lhasa has arrived. Chen Lijun, who has been waiting for a long time on the highway in Lhasa and Yadong, has been staring at the door, waiting for his wife to appear. Rui Liu galloped out of the car, so excited that she was about to hug her husband whom she hadn't seen for almost a year. Chen Lijun asked with concern, slow down, how do you feel? Cold not cold? Dizziness Do you feel sick?
It's getting dark and snowflakes are floating. On the way back to the post, Rui Liu, who had never seen such heavy snow, spread out his hands curiously and then dropped snowflakes like a child. Chen Lijun looked at Liu Rui slightly seriously and said, "I never did strenuous exercise when I first came here. Faster heartbeat can easily cause hypoxia and dizziness, and that feeling is really uncomfortable. " Looking at the serious Chen Lijun, Liu Rui's white face showed a reluctant expression: "Hum! It's up to you, but Liu Rui knows very well at this time: "altitude sickness" is really no joke, otherwise her husband wouldn't let her come here before. Walking on the dim grassland, the "cheep, cheep" sound of shoes rubbing against the snow seems to remind Chen Lijun again and again that the first challenge for a weak wife is altitude sickness.
Quietly keep a touch of inner warmth and look for the first beauty everywhere. In the military years, the simplicity of life flows slowly along the river of time, and one flower and one world are bodhi. Time is silent, and the years are silent. Only snowflakes decorate this beautiful world with the cycle of life.
There are very few positions for military families to come to the team. Every time a foreigner is about to enter the camp, all officers and men will wear hats and belts and gather on both sides of the road in the camp. They will welcome the troops who have endured altitude sickness to visit their leaders and guests with the highest courtesy-applause, to show their warmest welcome. At the gate of the camp, the corresponding routine procedures are perfect, and Rui Liu is no exception. The warm applause made this somewhat childish military wife blush instantly.
Counting the fleeting time, the thousands of turns in military life have finally turned into a breeze. Although there is no affectionate confession and no sincere commitment, the only reason to comfort yourself in daily patrols is the duty of soldiers and the feelings of homeland of plateau soldiers.
Come to the warm reception room of the company. Liu Rui looked at her husband affectionately: "Husband, you have worked hard! Prepare so much ",Chen Lijun, who is bowing his head to pour water for Rui Liu, replied:" These are all prepared for you together. Few of our families come to the team. Everyone is worried that their families will have altitude sickness after coming to the team, so they will not be allowed to come to the team easily. But if someone's family really comes, they must be warmly entertained. " While speaking, someone knocked at the door, and Chen Lijun got up and opened the door. It's sentry Liu Jian.
"Come in," Liu Rui said enthusiastically. "Oh, goodbye, Xiao Chen, daughter-in-law has come to the team. I don't think Xiao Liu's state should have a high reaction. Be sure to pay more attention, take oxygen in time, and let me know if you need anything else. The company and the camp will do their best to solve it. " Not long after the sentry left, several squad leaders came in turn, worried about whether Rui Liu had altitude sickness, and told him to take oxygen in time. Although his words are simple and simple, they are full of enthusiasm for coming to the team. At this time, Liu Rui's brain was dizzy. Perhaps it is this simple enthusiasm that makes altitude sickness come a little faster.
Chen Lijun! Take out the bag of Veronica seeds that you asked me to take to your company. Where can I plant this place? Liu Rui opened his eyes and looked at Chen Lijun who was packing. ...
I heard that Rui Liu, the military spouse, brought the seeds of my mother-in-law. The next day, the company organized everyone to plant my mother-in-law in the "reading room". "Reading room" is an indoor greenhouse activity place specially built for the officers and men of this post, considering the actual characteristics of the harsh climate environment here. Indoor fitness, entertainment, library in one, there is also a small flower bed. Everyone who can't see green for a long time will naturally try to plant some plants in it and add some "luxurious green" to it. However, although it is indoors, the temperature difference between morning and evening is very large. Everyone has tried to plant many cold-tolerant plants, but none of them succeeded. So whenever you come back from vacation, you will spontaneously bring back some different plant seeds and try them in this small flower bed. This time, the military wife Liu Rui brought her mother-in-law.
Looking at the woman she planted, Rui Liu looked at her husband with an oxygen tube in his nose and said, This is the witness of our love. Chen Lijun has some naughty answers: What if I can't live? Rui Liu said seriously: The old woman represents luck and love, and her vitality is very tenacious and cold-resistant. I am absolutely alive here, I am confident!
Soon after, the military spouse Rui Liu's diary appeared such a passage:
If you are just there, you will be shocked by the beautiful scenery and attracted by the purity after overcoming altitude sickness. The noise of this city is in sharp contrast with that there. After a while, if you are still walking in the snow with the sound of "cheep, cheep", your heart will calm down and your mind will sing with the rhythmic sound of "cheep, cheep". If you can stay there to work and live, you will become more calm when dealing with problems, and you will be more focused and devoted to the people and things around you. Those "flashy" can't stand it in a military camp that faces severe cold and lack of oxygen all the year round. Only practical, willing, naive and simple. I was lucky ...
Time flies, 30 years have passed in a blink of an eye. Nowadays, the old woman is bathed in the sunshine of the plateau, and the colors of summer overflow the banks of the season. Time and soul are in harmony. The old woman lives in it, a quiet time and a peaceful growth are all the benefits given by the military wife. The soldiers on the edge of the snowy area have made unremitting efforts to the United States only to reap a beautiful life that does not live up to the motherland.
(Note: The illustrations in this article are provided by Rui Liu)
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