Chcpter 79.2
There was a charcoal fire in the room, ancl a small door was specially opened at the corner with a screen window to block the wind. The room slled of chicken soup; both of them looked very leisurely. Then, there was a gentle knock on the door outside.
Aunt, I've co to see Sister.
Mother Fang quickly asked the girl to open the door, "Co in quickly, we were just talking about how you havent been ho for so many days.
Lin Shiheng entered the door with a smile, I just got cold outside, and I was afraid of bringing it into the room. I held back for a while, and I didnt co in until I ward up.
Why so much trouble? We are burning coals in this room. You wont give Sister Cheng a cold.
Mother Fang herself welcod him and carefully looked him up and down, We heard what happened in front of the door from the little girl, did the rest of the Shen family leave safely? Did you have any conflicts with them?
Aunt, dont worry. The Shen familys head was so angry with that bastard, almost vomiting blood. When I saw it, Im afraid the Shen family's head would be very sick when he got back ho.
He wasnt a young man. After being blown by the cold wind for so long, he was hit hard by his most cherished son. When he left, Lin Shiheng saw that his body was shaking.
He deserves it!
Mother Fang had no sympathy for the opponent. After hearing that Father Shen didnt seem well, her face imdiately showed a look of relief.
He should be given a good taste of what its like to be infuriated by his son!
Shen Yunqing made the Shen family lose face in public. There were so many people watching, and the Shen family was weakened this ti. Their fa doesn't only rely on reputation, but also the stores supporting their expenses. I had soone carry the na of his family's store out to publicize what happened today properly. In acldition. his family also has enemies; they will definitely take advantage of this opportunity to strike.
We no longer need to worry about the Shen family."
Mother Fang listened excitedly, I also thought about it before. Although a dead cal is bigger than a horse, when reputation is ruined, it makes no difference.
(TNote: a dead cal is bigger than the horse = a ruined noble family still has more advantages than a poor family.)
Youre right, Aunt."
Lin Shiheng smiled and respondecl. He suddenly looked at the little maids in the room and raised his voice, You guys go out first."
Although he wasnt a Fang family mber strictly, he was also raised by Mother Fang as a young master. The little maids responded and went out in succession.
Instantly, there were only three people left in the room.
This scene seed familiar. Mother Fang imdiately recalled the last ti Lin Shiheng dismissed people for telling her that he would marry Fang Licheng. Her heart tensed up, and she subconsciously looked back at her daughter in bed.
Since Fang Licheng was taken back, she was busy taking care of her daughter, and Lin Shiheng left early and ca ho late. She even forgot about this matter for a while. and now when she thought about it, her heart was a bit torn.
If Brother Heng brought up the past, she didnt know if she should agree or not.
Sincerely speaking, she naturally felt that her daughter was very good, and Brother Heng was also a caring and responsible person. If they got together, the days would surely be smooth.
What made Mother Fang hesitant was that she was worried that Lin Shiheng was proposing to marry her daughter to repay the Fang family, and if so, wouldnt that be condemning him?
Although she knew that he was good-natured and knew how to repay kindness, they were raised together. How could Mother Fang let the child she raised repay the kindness by sacrificing the rest of his life?
Because of the many thoughts in her mind, Mother Fang looked back at her daughter with a complicated look.
Fang Licheng was a little puzzled and tried to brace herself to sit up a little.
Is Brother Heng going to say sothing?
Yes.
Lin Shiheng knelt to Mother Fang with a thud, Aunt, I want to join the army. Please allow .
Join the army?
This incident surprised Mother Fang even more than Lin Shihengs proposal to marry Fang Licheng.
Where did this idea co from? No place is safe nowadays. If you join the army, you would have to go to war! Those bullets dont have eyes. What if...
At so point. Mother Fang's voice trembled, and she obviously couldnt accept it.
No! Our family is good. If you want to use your life, you will stay at ho and always stay in Jin City."
She rarely orderecl things so firmly to this child she raised from childhood. After all. Lin Shiheng had always been clever, and he often knew what to do without her urging.
But now, the young man kneeling on the ground looked stubborn, his eyes were full of determination, and he refused to give.
Nowadays, the country is in turmoil, and the aggressors are throwing their weight around in my country. Jin City seems prosperous and peaceful, but in fact. its just a mirage, cleceiving itself."
You still cant go to war!!!
Mother Fang was so anxious she almost wanted to tie him up and secure him in the room, not allowing him to go anywhere.
You re young and dont know how dangerous the battlef ield is. Dont you rember the cook who cooks in our yard? Her husband had a leg blown off and felt pain day and night. He couldnt even cure the pain by taking dicine, so he took opium to stop the pain, and his whole body was wastecl. After spending all his money at ho, he beca addicted and went out in the middle of the night to freeze to death in the street!!"
If he didnt join the army at the beginning, how could he fall into this situation!"
Aunt.
Lin Shiheng knelt with his back straight, I know youre worried about . But if everyone was afraid of death, and everyone refused to join the army, when the invaders co, who will protect our country?"
Anyone can go, but not you!!"
As Mother Fang spoke, her tears fell again. She was just an ordinary woman who listened to her father and brother at ho and listened to her husband after getting married. She might worry about the countrys affairs, but she never thought of letting her family participate.
Brother Heng, listen to Aunt. You cant go!!!
She took out her handkerchief and wipecl her tears, trying to calm down. She urged softly, I understand your feelings. How about this? We donate a batch of belongings, which is also considered as a contribution to the country.
And then what?
For the first ti, Lin Shiheng didnt speak softly but looked serious and said, Continue to live in Jin City, and only look at the outside world through newspapers. If we win, we would all be happy, but what if we lose?"
How will those people treat us Chinese? Aunt, you lived at ho for a long ti. Maybe you dont know. Once defeated, the invaders will occupy our land. They would kill the n, insult won, and take possession of the property. The most hateful thing is that so scums take pleasure in killing people, bury them alive, or burn them alive. Once defeated, what Fang family, what Shen family, everyone would be nothing but at under the knife. Our life and death are up to them.
Seeing Mother Fangs pale face, Lin Shiheng didnt stop but continued, All our knowledge of the outside world is known from newspapers and peoples word of mouth. But newspapers can t write about past events, and they cant write about how we will be treated if we lose.
Aunt, Im a man. I want to serve the motherland. I also want to be able to protect our family if sothing happens. There are talented people in Jin City who are dedicated to the country. They have the country in their hearts, which is admirable. But there are also many people like Shen Yunqing, who keep saying that they are patriotic. Still. their energy is directed at won, saying that they want to abandon old customs, but they are just finding ways to legitimize the old customs. I dont think I have the sa great literary skills as the forr, but I dont want to be a disgusting person like the latter.
When he finished, he lowered his head and heavily knocked his heacl on the floor.
So please, Aunt. Grant
this!"
Mother Fang was speechless for a mont, but Fang Licheng, who was lying on the bed, looked at her ever-loving brother with more admiration in her eyes.
In any case, being able to say these words, Brother Heng was already much stronger.
Mother, just agree to Brother Heng."
She opened her mouth to pleacl and looked at Lin Shiheng. who slowly straightened up and looked at herself, "Brother Heng, you could say these words, it must be because you have been thinking of joining the army for more than just a day. The reason you didnt take action before must be because you were worried about the family, right?
Lin Shiheng nodded and aclmittecl, Yes."
Do what you want to do. Now that I have returned ho. Fath... the Shen familys head has a bad temper ancl may plan on cloing sothing before. But now, looking at this situation. the Shen family is already having a hard ti protecting themselves. It seems that he wont even have the spare ti to clo anything for our family."
After you leave, Mother and I will live in seclusion, wont attract any trouble, and wont let people provoke us. You can go with peace of mind and not worry about ho.
Sister Cheng!!!
Mother Fangs voice changed her tone in anxiety.
Brother Heng is so young and still a child. How can I feel at ease!?
Mother, Brother Heng is not young. At his age, its ti to marry and have children. You love him, but you should also think about it. He is a man with great ambition. How can he stay in the small Jin City for a lifeti?
Mother Fang was about to say sothing else when Lin Shiheng spoke again, Aunt, without a country, we wont have a ho.
If the country is gone, how can we have a ho? Im only begging Aunt to agree. So, I would be able to serve the country!"
Saying that he knocked his heacl again, Please, Aunt. Let .
Mother Fang was gripping her handkerchief, and the tears that hadnt flowed for several days were flowing out. She pulled him up with teary eyes and sat down on a stool with anger and resentnt.
You both persuaded
together; what else can I do?!"
Just rember, be careful. Even if you arent thinking about yourself, think about your sister and . We are alone and wiclowecl. and now we have a child here. If sothing happened to you, we have no way to live."
Seeing her recl-eyed while saying harsh words, Lin Shiheng knew that she was angry and stood up according to her wishes. He whispered, Aunt raised , but I still made Aunt angry. I have been unfilial.
Aunt, please wait patiently. I swear, within three years from now, I will co back with glory and make you an envied noblewoman.
Mother Fang was angry, but the intentional words still amused her. She still had tears in her eyes and gently hit him with no anger.
You child, still uniting with your sister to fool . What age is this? How could there be a nobleman? Saying it like that. people would ridicule us for being a feudal family, not being able to shed the roots of the old society.
You dont have to say these sweet words to fool . What glory nonsense? The most important thing is for you to co back safely. You are already this old. You should be getting married but prefer to go and join the army..."
As she spoke, she rembered Lin Shihengs words of marrying Fang Licheng before, ancl her voice suddenly stopped, causing Fang Licheng to look over in puzzlent.
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