In the chatter of the two children, it took the truck 1 hour to get out of the trail, and then drove another 1 hour to arrive at Meng Wax Town, at this time it was completely dark, Ren Pingsheng looked at his watch, and the hour hand had pointed to the nine o'clock square.

Mengwax Town is a very small town, but as the station of the Mengwax County Government, although the sparrow is small, all kinds of organs, the government, the court, the public security bureau are readily available, a two-lane street also has a decent restaurant, KTV, Internet café and other places, except for a few stilted buildings with Thai characteristics, most of the buildings are newly built with reinforced concrete, and there is no difference from the small town in the mainland.

Qingling 700P medium-sized truck parked at the back door of Meng Wax Central Primary School, Ren Pingsheng asked the two children to go home first, but he and Lin Lisong stayed in the car, turned off the lights, did not make any movement, and silently observed the school in the night.

Mengwax Town is a small place, there are no people on the street after 7 p.m., and there are no street lamps or anything like that, but the kitchen of the Central Primary School is brightly lit, and the 20-watt incandescent lamp illuminates the faces of the people in the room clearly.

On the long table made of this desk, there are large and small stainless steel and enamel bowls and pans, which are filled with traditional Thai foods such as spiced roasted carp, pineapple fried pork slices, fried moss, and roasted bamboo rat meat, with a unique local sour taste and aroma, which makes the listener appetite.

There were two groups of people sitting around the long table, and on the left hand side were all men in camouflage uniforms, and it could be seen from their tall bodies and upright sitting postures that they were all soldiers.

On the other side, most of the people sitting were women, except for a few middle-aged women in Thai costumes, most of them were young girls in their early twenties.

These soldiers are all active-duty soldiers of the Mengwax Town Frontier Squadron, and they were invited by the Mengwax Town Central Primary School tonight to have a party with the military-civilian joint construction unit.

Both units are in the town and have work contacts, so they interact frequently on weekdays.

Border guards are a very sacred and dangerous profession, especially in the border defense adjacent to the Golden Triangle, not only to guard the border security of the motherland, but also to prevent drugs and drug dealers from crossing the border to commit crimes, the difficulty and danger factor of the work are very great, especially in recent years, the drug inflow in the Golden Triangle has become more and more frequent, the arms of drug dealers are getting better and better, and the probability of sacrifice of border guards is getting higher and higher.

Therefore, to stand well in this post, it is inseparable from the spirit of selfless dedication of border guards.

It's just that Mengwax Town is too small, and the border guards' usual life is to raise pigs and grow vegetables in addition to barracks, so being able to have a party with the primary school in the center of the town is a rare highlight in their service life.

The most important thing is that there are many female teachers in the central elementary school, and for these soldiers who are in the early age of blood, they have little opportunity to meet women of the same age.

Every time with the central primary school, the border squadron is very active, happy to return, after the end is still looking forward to the next time, especially after the arrival of this group of volunteer teachers, the squadron is even more happy, because the volunteer teachers come from all over the country, they are generally very young, the world they have seen is not comparable to the local Thai teachers, and these young soldiers have a common language.

Of course, tonight's party was also organized by Shi Xiaolian, among the volunteer teachers, she is older, and she is more mature and stable, so many affairs of the school are handed over to her, and she lives up to her expectations and arranges everything in an orderly manner.

The dishes on the table were made by a few local Thai teachers, although the border guards have been stationed here, but they usually eat the big pot dishes of the cooking class, these dishes with local flavors really make them very satisfied, and the home-brewed local wine brought from the principal's house is also very suitable for the taste of the soldiers, and they all drank red faces.

In addition to eating and drinking, Shi Xiaolian also organized a lot of interesting activities, such as charades, etc., men and women actively participated, and they all had a lot of fun.

Most of these activities have a link of cooperation between men and women, so that these young people get a rare opportunity for physical contact, male soldiers naturally show their strength and advantages, and female teachers do not hesitate to highlight their delicateness, the two complement each other and complement each other.

After a few rounds of activities, the faces of many female teachers have turned into red duck eggs, although they have not drunk much, and most of the male soldiers have drunk a lot, and their eyes have become more bold and presumptuous when they look at the female teachers.

The most lively activity of the night is the final free performance environment, Shi Xiaolian suggested that everyone take turns on stage and perform a show in public, and those who do not perform will be fined three glasses of wine.

Most of these men and women who come to participate in the event are more extroverted, so performing in public is not a problem, they all take turns on the stage, singing with a good voice, dancing with a good figure, and talking cross talk with a lively mouth.

After a few rounds, only the deputy squadron leader Peng Gang was left on the border side, and he was the organizer of the activities on the border side, so he naturally had to lead by example.

Peng Gang is a native of Qilu Province, has been serving in the Mengwax County Frontier Squadron for 3 years, he has strong technical and tactical ability, high command level, and takes great care of his subordinates, and is usually deeply supported by the soldiers, so when it is his turn, the soldiers all use chopsticks to knock on the enamel cup, shouting: "Peng team, Peng team, you hurry up." ”

Although Peng Gang usually has a cheerful personality, he can't let go of standing in front of so many people today, especially the young girls who are teaching, they all look at themselves with curious eyes, which makes him even more awkward, standing in front of them, Peng Gang feels that he doesn't know how to put his hands and feet, especially Shi Xiaolian is also below.

Peng Gang tried to find Shi Xiaolian's eyes, but it was too noisy below, and the female teachers all applauded happily, so that Shi Xiaolian, who was already very low-key, was drowned in the crowd.

Peng Gang was a little frustrated, but the shouts below were wave after wave, if he didn't perform, it would be difficult for him to withdraw from this, and he held back for a long time, so he had to hug his fists:

"Thank you for your enthusiasm and thank you to the teachers of the Central Primary School for their support to our border work. ”

"I don't have any special skills, I should have been fined three glasses of wine, but everyone's enthusiasm can't be disappointed, so I'll give you a set of military boxing. As soon as Peng Gang's words fell, the following immediately reported warm applause.

Just do it, Peng Gang didn't do any warm-up, started a posture on the spot, and started boxing.

Military physical boxing is a kind of boxing technique composed of punching, kicking, smashing, snatching knives, snatching guns and other fighting actions, and it is also one of the subjects of daily training for Chinese soldiers.

Peng Gang, as the deputy squadron leader, is naturally very proficient in this set of boxing skills, I saw that he was in good shape, his movements were standard, he punched vigorously, his legs were in good order, and a set of military physical boxing was beaten down, his face was not red, and he was not panting, which was obviously the result of regular exercise.

"Thank you. Peng Gang finished the last pose, his legs straight together, and his hands clenched into fists.

He has a good figure, looks very manly, and although the performance is only a soldier's usual training program, he still attracts bursts of applause and support, and many female teachers look at him with a lot of gentleness.

Coincidentally, the only one who has not performed on the teacher's side is Shi Xiaolian.

Although she is in charge of organizing the event, she does not compete to express herself after the event starts.

All night, I was either helping to cook and serve dishes, or coordinating arrangements, and I always appeared in obscurity where we needed manpower the most.

When the mood of the audience was at its highest, she just sat in the corner, eating quietly and not drinking much.

Although Shi Xiaolian tried his best to refuse, he couldn't suppress everyone's enthusiasm, especially Peng Gang, who stood up and applauded her to cheer her on, he was tall and loud, which overshadowed the momentum of other people in the room, and made the whole scene even more sensational.

Shi Xiaolian knew that she couldn't do it if she didn't perform, so she had to walk to the center of the room, facing everyone's expectant eyes, she thought for a while and said, "I'll give you a poem to read." ”

Shi Xiaolian cleared her throat, she didn't make any gestures, her hands naturally hung down to her sides, and she read slowly in her clear voice:

"If I love you

- Never like a climbing flower, borrowing your high branches to show off;

If I love you

- Never learn from the infatuated birds, repeating monotonous songs for the shade;

It is not only like a spring, which brings cool comfort all year round, but also like a dangerous peak, which increases your height and sets off your majesty. Even daylight, even spring rain.

No, that's not enough! I have to be a kapok near you, standing with you as the image of a tree.

The roots, clinging to the ground, and the leaves, touching the clouds.

We greeted each other with every gust of wind, but no one understood our words.

Thou hast thy branches of brass and iron, like knives, like swords, and like halberds, and I have my red flowers, like heavy sighs, and like a torch of valor.

We share the cold waves, the wind and thunder, and the thunderbolts, and we share the fog, the drifting land, and the rainbows.

It seems to be separated forever, but they are dependent on each other for life.

This is the great love, and fidelity is here: love

- not only love your majestic body,

Also love the position you stick to,

The ground beneath your feet. ”

At the end of the recitation, Shi Xiaolian raised her hands in front of her chest and clenched them, as if she wanted to suppress her heartbeat, pressed tightly to her heart, her face was slightly raised, and her eyes seemed to see someone in the distance through the crowd, through the wall, through the night sky, deep and persistent.

This Shu Ting's "To the Oak Tree" was read aloud from Shi Xiaolian's mouth, although the voice was not very loud, and the recitation skills were not professional enough, but her firm gaze, calm tone and indifferent temperament were combined into a unique charm, making her thin body and bland facial features become lively at this moment.

At this moment, Shi Xiaolian has an indescribable beauty, an admirable beauty.

After the recitation, the audience was quiet for a while, and then quickly burst into a burst of warm applause, and at the instigation of everyone, Peng Gang plucked up the courage to walk up and gave the gift prepared in his hand to Shi Xiaolian.

Shi Xiaolian didn't expect such a play, looking at Peng Gang's gift, she couldn't accept it, she didn't accept it, and she stood in place a little embarrassed.

Most of the people present knew that Peng Gang liked Shi Xiaolian and was desperately trying to create opportunities for the two of them tonight, so when the two of them stood together, both men and women, began to make noise.

"Sister-in-law, take it quickly, this is a manifestation of our Peng team's true love. "Shi Xiaolian, Peng Gang, let's have one...... There were all sorts of shouts, and some of the soldiers were whistling below, and the words that came out of their mouths were bolder than the other, and some even offered to let them both have a glass of wine.

Peng Gang is an upright and decent person, he saw Shi Xiaolian being coaxed by everyone, standing there in a daze, at a loss, he couldn't bear it, he took a step forward and stood in front of Shi Xiaolian, glared at the soldiers under him and shouted: "What should you do if you coax again and scare Teacher Shi?"

"Whoever makes trouble for me again, go back and Lao Tzu will treat you hard, believe it or not. Peng Gang roared like this, and the soldiers below immediately fell silent.

They have always known Deputy Squadron Leader Peng's upright character, for fear that he will anger him with too much mouth, so they will not be able to eat and leave.

Peng Gang's anger did not subside, and he simply shouted the password:

"Stand up, stand upright. ”

Although the soldiers drank a lot of wine, the orders of the troops were engraved in their minds, and they all immediately stood up when they heard the sound, and stood up as required.

"Turn right, keep up with the left. Peng Gang continued to command, and the soldiers quickly stood in a row.

"Stand still. Peng Gang ordered a ban, and these soldiers, who were giggling not long ago, are now stepping on the spot with neat steps.

Peng Gang dealt with his subordinates, turned to Shi Xiaolian, and said sincerely, "I'm sorry, Mr. Shi...... No, Xiao Pian, these bunnies drank too much and talked nonsense, don't take it to heart, I'll compensate you. ”

Shi Xiaolian shook his head and said softly: "It's okay, they got drunk today, don't be embarrassed for them when you go back." ”

"Do what you say. Peng Gang smiled honestly, for some reason, he felt very relaxed in front of Xiao Lian, what Shi Xiaolian said, to his ears, was so reasonable, he couldn't help but want to do what she wanted.

"Thank you, sister-in-law. "Sister-in-law, you're so nice. The soldiers who were standing still listened to their conversation just now, and a few soldiers who didn't know whether they were alive or dead shouted with a smile on their faces.

If she said the words before, Shi Xiaolian could still turn a blind eye, as soon as these words came out, her already thin skin couldn't hold on anymore, and she ran out with a "mum" sound, covering her face.

Peng Gang's face turned red all of a sudden, and the green tendons on his neck jumped out, he turned around and shouted: "Give me a run-in back to the barracks, everyone runs around the playground ten times, and whoever runs one lap less will sweep the pigsty for me for a month." ”

Seeing Peng Gang's thunderous anger, the soldiers who knew that they were in trouble no longer dared to interject, so they had to line up and trot out.

It wasn't until after leaving the school that you complained about the two talkative guys one by one, blaming him for not choosing his words, annoying the thin-skinned Shi Xiaolian and angering the grumpy Peng Gang.

After this scene appeared, the party at the scene could only end hastily, the volunteer teachers and the Tai teachers stayed to clean up, Peng Gang followed to Shi Xiaolian's room, and found her lying on her side on the bed, covering her face with a pillow, as if she could still hear a small sob.

Peng Gang had never faced this situation, he was at a loss, and comforted him a few words crampedly, but he couldn't do anything, Shi Xiaolian still covered his face with a pillow, he had to put the gift in his hand on Shi Xiaolian's bed, scratched his head and said:

"Xiao Lian, what they said today, don't worry about going up......"

"No, I mean, they don't say good things, don't remember them. ”

"But, my heart for you is true...... Really, not kidding you. ”

Peng Gang said a few words, seeing that Shi Xiaolian ignored him, and didn't know what he said wrong, he was very annoyed by his performance, knocked his head hard, took a few steps forward in Shi Xiaolian's direction, stopped again, thought about it, took a few steps back, and sighed.

"Hey, I don't know how to say it, I'm just stupid......"

Shi Xiaolian still covered her face with a pillow, and her voice came out from behind the pillow slightly.

"Brother Peng, I'm fine, I just want to be quiet, you go back first. ”

Shi Xiaolian's reply made Peng Gang's mood suddenly brighter a lot, and he hurriedly agreed:

"Yes, yes, yes!"

"You're also tired today, go and rest, I won't bother you. ”

After speaking, without waiting for Shi Xiaolian to answer, Peng Gang turned his head and ran out of the room.

When he walked in just now, he was worried in his heart, for fear that these subordinates would mess around tonight and provoke Shi Xiaolian to be dissatisfied with him, and the two of them would probably be much colder in the future.

Unexpectedly, although Shi Xiaolian was reluctant to meet him head-on, her tone and attitude were quite peaceful, not to mention, she had just changed the title of "Team Peng" and called him "Brother Peng".

"Brother Peng, Brother Peng, hehe, it's so good. Peng Gang walked towards the barracks, thinking about Shi Xiaolian's voice, and his heart was fascinated.