Chapter 95 The Definition of a Hero
Without firm belief, how can you have the courage to risk your life?
This sentence made He Shu silent for a long time.
My aunt didn't say anything more. They sat on a bench, looking at the buildings, flowers, trees, and the youthful and energetic college students coming and going in the distance.
Everything in front of him was peaceful and beautiful, but He Shu felt heavy-hearted.
Qi Xue thought of Qi Guangxing, the nephew she watched grow up, who had grown from a little chubby boy to someone as young and handsome as He Shu.
Not to mention that the mother's sister-in-law couldn't accept it, she also couldn't believe it when she got the news.
Whenever Qi Xue thinks about it now, her heart still aches.
My sister-in-law used to be a member of the military art troupe. She was such a charming woman, but now she has to rely on medicine to fall asleep.
She began to become like Xianglin Sao, and would tell people from time to time about the hobbies her son once enjoyed.
In her current mind, if Guangxing had not joined the army, but chose to paint or play ball, no matter what he chose, nothing would have happened.
Why didn't Guangxing choose to be an ordinary person? The eldest sister-in-law attributed the reason to her eldest brother.
He believed that he forced the child to make a choice, and that it was his stubbornness that caused him to lose his son.
But the eldest sister-in-law forgot that the eldest brother is also Guangxing's father? How can the eldest brother feel good when his only son is gone?
But the eldest brother will not collapse and will not regret it, because since the Qi family chose this path, no one from generation to generation has ever regretted it.
My eldest brother often said that any sacrifice for the country and the people is worthwhile and glorious.
But the elder brother who said this turned out to have white hair overnight on the way to pick Guangxing up...
"He Shu, there is no shortage of heroes in this world. Heroes don't necessarily have to be those who serve their country and their people. Those who work hard for their own happiness, their future and their loved ones are also heroes."
"So I won't force you, because I have no right to interfere in your life."
"Your uncle won't force you. He trains you because he wants you to be better. Even if he wants someone to inherit the Qi family's heritage and will, he won't force you to do anything you don't want to do."
He Shu nodded slowly. After hearing what his aunt said, He Shu had a better understanding of the Qi family.
I also have a deeper understanding of the beliefs they hold.
"Aunt, have you ever regretted your original choice?"
Qi Xue smiled. Like Qi Yue, there was a thin layer of mist in her eyes, so her smile was like the moist spring breeze in April.
She licked the dry corners of her mouth and thought carefully for a long time before answering He Shu's question.
“Once a person chooses a goal, if he encounters difficulties in achieving it, he may feel regretful.”
"Aunt, there are so many things I regret in my life, but looking back now, even if I could go back in time, I would probably still make the same choice."
He Shu seemed to be thinking about something. Qi Xue had already stood up, spread her arms and stretched.
"Okay, don't think about it. Your grandpa is still waiting at home. I promised to take you home for dinner today."
Qi Xue pulled He Shu up and said, "Let's go."
He Shu had evening self-study in the evening, but he did not use this as an excuse to refuse and followed his aunt out.
My aunt didn't drive a car, but rode a motorcycle.
Under He Shu's surprised gaze, Qi Xue put a helmet on He Shu's head.
“Ever ridden a motorcycle?”
He Shu shook his head. Qi Xue also put on her helmet and got on the motorcycle. She patted the back seat and said, "Come on. Today, I'll take you to experience the feeling of speeding at lightning speed."
He Shu held the helmet and stepped forward carefully. When Qi Xue saw that he was seated, she suddenly rushed out, and He Shu was so scared that he hugged his aunt's waist.
It was really as fast as lightning, so fast that it seemed to be taking off. He Shu was even afraid to open his eyes and hugged his aunt tightly.
Qi Xue felt that He Shu was scared and burst into laughter. The laughter could be heard clearly through the two people's helmets.
When the motorcycle drove into the yard of his grandfather's house and stopped, He Shu felt a layer of sweat immediately breaking out on his body.
To be honest, he had never experienced such an exciting thing. He felt that if something had happened to his aunt just now, he would not see the sun tomorrow.
After getting off the car, He Shu's arms were shaking and he took off his helmet tremblingly.
Qi Xue looked back at his cowardly look and laughed even louder: "He Shu, you are so timid. I will train you well when I have time next time."
He Shu took off his helmet, breathed a sigh of relief, and his little face turned pale.
When my aunt heard the sound, she came out and saw Qi Xue bringing He Shu back. She happily came to hold his hand.
"Xiao Shu'er, you are finally back."
He Shu calmed himself down, called out "Aunt", and was pulled into the house.
Grandpa was sitting on the sofa listening to the radio. When he saw He Shu coming, he turned off the radio and waved to him.
He Shu walked over and called out "Grandpa", then sat down next to the old man.
"It has to be your aunt, otherwise you wouldn't have come back to see an old man like me."
He Shu felt a little ashamed of his grandfather's words. No matter what, his grandfather was his elder and he really shouldn't avoid him.
"Sorry Grandpa, I was a little busy before school."
"Well, I understand. You guys have a lot of schoolwork. Haha, grandpa is not blaming you. Just don't forget about grandpa."
My aunt had already tied on her apron and was getting ready to cook. Suddenly she came out and asked He Shu, "Xiao Shu, why don't you stay at home tonight?"
Looking at his aunt's expectant eyes, He Shu nodded: "Okay."
My aunt was very happy: "Come sit with grandpa, and I will make you something delicious."
The aunt also rolled up her sleeves and went into the kitchen to help her sister-in-law. He Shu was a little curious. The aunt didn't know how to cook when she was in Danhe, so how could she cook after coming back?
Just as he had this thought, he saw his aunt being chased out by his aunt: "Xue'er, don't come and make trouble. Just sit there and wait for your meal."
Qi Xue walked out awkwardly, and He Shu suddenly wanted to laugh when he saw her expression.
The second time I came to my grandfather’s house, the atmosphere was not as heavy as the first time.
Grandpa asked him about what happened at school, and my aunt told him about He Shu performing in a drama or something.
Grandpa immediately asked with great interest what play He Shu was performing in. When he heard that it was Romeo and Juliet, the old man was a little dissatisfied.
"They just keep acting in those foreign dramas. Why don't they act in the many good dramas in our country?"
Qi Xue smiled and said, "Dad, this is also a famous book, it talks about the everlasting love."
"Haha, I, an old man, don't understand what love is. It would be better to perform something like Red Lantern or Sha Jia Bang."
Qi Xue laughed again: "Dad, how can a child of He Shu's age perform those model operas you mentioned ? And you have to be able to sing Peking Opera, which cannot be learned without professional knowledge."
The old man nodded slowly and sighed softly: "Yes, those old things are gone... It's a new era, and young people should look forward. This is right."
In fact, the drama that He Shu and the others performed today was also very old, but he knew that the "old" his grandfather mentioned was not this.
