Chapter 64: Life and Death
Minutes and seconds passed, and night had fallen, but there was no news from the fire brigade. Qi Shunmei felt a little apprehensive in her heart, and couldn't help but be a little worried about her newlywed husband.
She had been dating him for more than a year and had experienced his participation in firefighting operations three times. However, except for the first time he was injured trying to save her, the other two times were unscathed. But on this special day, will there be any accidents?
She picked up her mobile phone, hesitated for a long time, and finally dialed Fang Huachen's mobile phone number-
However, what came out of the mobile phone was - "The mobile phone number you dialed has been turned off, please dial again later." β
Qi Shunmei was stunned - how could he turn off the phone??
She suddenly had an ominous premonition in her heart, so she walked out of the newly decorated dormitory and ran to the duty room of the fire brigade.
At this time, the entire fire detachment compound was quiet, Qi Shunmei felt as if her heart was about to jump out, wandering, wandering but unable to find an exit, only knowing that she would face a burden that she would have to face with fear, only a hurried footsteps, surging out of her difficult to calm love xΓΉ is about to swell up with a hot air current.
There were only two female soldiers in the duty room, and there were still crystal tears on her cheeks, and when she saw Qi Shunmei pushing the door in, she quickly withdrew her tears.
Qi Shunmei looked at all the qiΔ in her eyes, and couldn't help but face them with a shocked expression: "How is the situation of Hua Chen's firefighting, why haven't they come back yet?" β
One of the female soldiers quickly wiped away her tears and said in a heavy tone: "Sister-in-law, they... They had an accident in the process of fighting the fire, and there was a warehouse full of explosives, and as a result, there was a big explosion...
When Qi Shunmei heard that the female soldier was so choked that she couldn't continue, her heart suddenly beat faster, she was at a loss, and her mind was in chaos.
Her mouth moved a few times before she made a trembling voice: "How is Brilliance..." β
Another female soldier saw that her companion was sobbing and speechless, so she plucked up the courage to speak: "We have just received the news that we have returned from the firefighting scene - Captain Fang and several soldiers were unfortunately killed in the explosion, and many comrades were injured... β
Before Qi Shunmei could finish listening to the female soldier's statement, her whole body shook and she was about to fall.
The two female soldiers immediately supported Qi Shunmei to prevent her body from falling on the hard concrete floor.
She eased up for a long time, and finally didn't let herself be angry, because she couldn't accept this cruel reality, she hoped that she heard it wrong, or the other party was wrong, so she grabbed the arm of one of the female soldiers: "Hua Chen promised to come back to accompany me soon, how could he leave me?" Are you mistaken? None of this is true, is it? Don't scare me!"
The female soldier quickly turned her face to the side, and tears of grief burst out of her eyes again.
Another female soldier suddenly hugged Qi Shunmei: "Sister-in-law, this is all true, the comrades who were killed and injured at the explosion site have all been sent to the city hospital, and Captain Fang has been confirmed dead...
Qi Shunmei thought of her newlywed husband's mobile phone suddenly turning off at this time, which is the best explanation for his explosion. At this time, she finally couldn't support it anymore and fainted instantly.
Even if she was rescued, her mind was already blank, and she only muttered: "I want to see Hua Chen... I want to see Hua Chen..."
When Qi Shunmei was sent to the hospital, she finally saw Fang Huachen again, who had stopped breathing.
Supported by a female soldier, she stared at Fang Huachen's serene and bandaged face, but what appeared in her mind was the scene of him kissing her goodbye. Time seemed to stand still, and it wasn't until a moment later that the tragic situation in front of her reflected on her brain. She only felt that his bloody head seemed to follow her eyes and enter her mind, so depressed that she couldn't breathe, her heart was also swollen uncomfortably, and her body involuntarily leaned towards him, but her legs couldn't take a step, and how could her weak feet support her inclined body, the female soldier suddenly felt that her body was too heavy, so she had to try her best to support her, so as not to let her body fall on Fang Huachen's body.
"Sister-in-law, you have to cherish yourself, cry if you want to." The female soldier hugged her tightly and persuaded her.
"Brillianceβ"
When she finally let out her first cry of grief, she found that her eyes had been blurred with tears, and her open mouth was crying to the sky. As if she wanted to leave with him, she turned all the things that could hardly be carried in her body into a cry.
"Plum?"
Just as she was unconscious, a sad male voice came into her ears.
Who calls themselves so affectionately, and with such a familiar voice?
She cheered up and looked sideways - Tan Lijun was standing beside her covered in injuries, staring at her with a pair of miserable eyes. When her teary eyes stared at Tan Lijun's face, Tan Lijun regretted again: "It's all my fault... If he didn't rush in to save me, he wouldn't..."
Qi Shunmei recalled Tan Lijun's previous drunken state, and he didn't die in this explosion, it must have been her newlywed husband who was trying to make a shield.
She glared at Tan Lijun weakly, and her eyes darkened.
Later, the investigation of the fire scene -- because the situation at the fire scene was unknown, as a result, when the firefighters entered the fire extinguishing process, they encountered a large explosion, killing six officers and soldiers, including Fang Huachen, and injuring many others.
This tragedy shocked the entire Yancheng and the whole country.
Qi Shunmei, as Fang Huachen's family member, endured grief and participated in the memorial meeting held by Yancheng for all the people killed in the explosion. Of course, she has been accompanied by a female soldier arranged by the fire brigade, including the injured Tan Lijun. Although he was not lightly injured, he endured the pain and accompanied Qi Shunmei to bid farewell to Fang Huachen and other sacrificed comrades.
When the dust settled, Qi Shunmei, who was physically and mentally exhausted, finally found a place to live in that new house. The female soldier who accompanied her saw that her condition was basically stable, and accepted the persuasion to leave.
Tan Lijun insisted on not leaving, even if Qi Shunmei gave him an eviction order, he said very sincerely: "Meizi, let me accompany you for a while." Now that the old man is gone, I have the same grief as you. Now, neither of us can get out of our grief, so let's just sympathize with each other. β
Qi Shunmei had no way to deal with him, but she had nothing to say to him. They were alone in the room, but they were silent.
Qi Shunmei silently recalled the happy time when she was in love with Fang Huachen for more than a year, and couldn't help but sigh - why is happiness so short-lived?
She couldn't help but think that people often say that life is short, but love is eternal. However, the love that belongs to oneself has disappeared with the departure of the other person who loves each other. And he is still living alone in this world. She has no intention of nostalgia for this cold world. However, she inadvertently stroked her abdomen, and the fragile little life seemed to remind her to take responsibility!
Honey you fly slowly, beware of the thorny roses in front. Honey, open your mouth, the scent of flowers in the wind will intoxicate you. Fly with me, my dear, through the jungle to see the stream. Come and dance, dear, there will be no darkness in the spring of love. I am entangled with you and flying, flying over this red dust forever. Chase you all your life, love you ruthlessly regret, live up to my tenderness and your beauty. I am entangled with you and flying, flying over this red dust forever. When the autumn wind blows, the autumn leaves fall into piles, and there is no regret that they can wither with youγ»γ»γ»γ»γ»γ»
This gentle and lingering "Two Butterflies" is Qi Shunmei's favorite song, perhaps because she likes Liang Zhu, which makes her even more favorable. So she set the song as her phone ringtone. At this time, the song suddenly came out of Qi Shunmei's mobile phone, and now Qi Shunmei listens to it, full of pathos.
Tan Lijun saw that Qi Shunmei was listening to the song blankly and was indifferent, so he reminded softly: "Meizi, answer the phone quickly." β
As soon as Qi Shunmei was reminded by him, she realized that someone had called her, and finally grabbed her phone with a trembling hand. When she looked at the caller ID, it was actually her mother's landline.
She was stunned to realize that she hadn't been in touch with her mother's family since her new husband left.
"Third sister, why did you answer the phone?" The voice of a delicate girl came from the mobile phone, she was Qi Shunying, who was still a middle school student at the time.
Qi Shunmei was still discouraged at this time, and she had no intention of answering the fourth sister's question, but asked lazily: "Is there something wrong with your call?" β
Qi Shunying's voice: "Of course there is." You got a license with that man, right? When are you going to come back? We're waiting to have a wedding feast for you. By the way, we've heard that there's a fire in your place and a lot of firefighters have died. Is my future brother-in-law alright? β
Qi Shunmei could no longer hide her poignant voice: "He...
"Ahh
After a while, the phone was replaced by Mrs. Qi's voice: "Meizi, don't cry yet." Is this qiΔ all true? β
"Well, we just got the certificate..." Qi Shunmei couldn't cry anymore when she heard her mother's voice.
Old Lady Qi pondered for a moment before she said gloomily: "Alas, I didn't expect firefighting work to be so dangerous. You really didn't think about it at the time. However, you are still young, and there is still a long way to go, so don't be overly sad. β
Qi Shunmei continued to say poignantly: "Mom, if I hadn't heard him enlighten me before, I would have told me about taking responsibility, I really wanted to go with him..."
Tan Lijun, who was beside her, immediately stood up nervously when he heard this. The reason why he insisted on accompanying Qi Shunmei during this time was not only to give her spiritual comfort, but also to worry that she would do something stupid.
The old lady Qi on the phone couldn't accept her daughter's words anymore, and couldn't help but say angrily: "Why are you so desperate for this girl?" You need to think about everything. Don't you only have him in your heart, and you don't have my mother and your brothers and sisters? Don't be too selfish. β
Qi Shunmei took a deep breath: "Mom, please rest assured." I'm not going to die. Even for the sake of the child in my womb, I have to live strongly. β
Unexpectedly, Mrs. Qi scolded angrily: "Which tendon is wrong with you? Can that child be born? While he or she is still young, let's get rid of it quickly. β
"No..." Qi Shunmei cried, "This child is Hua Chen's blood and bones." How can I kill him or her cruelly? β
Mrs. Qi said angrily: "Just because you are a girl who has no job, how can you support that child?" Besides, can you bear to let your child be born without a father? β
Qi Shunmei was stunned and couldn't speak for a while. She is a college graduate who has just stepped out of school, if she really gives birth to this child, then how can she find a job?
Old Lady Qi's voice came again: "Meizi, don't be confused. If you give birth to a child, it won't be good to remarry? Hey, why don't you speak, do you have to be widowed for him? Alas, you are a college student, don't you know that it is easy to be a martyr and a widow is difficult? β
However, no matter what Qi Shunmei listened to her mother, she choked up and didn't speak.
At this time, Tan Lijun, who was guarding beside her, was no longer silent, and suddenly stepped forward and snatched Qi Shunmei's mobile phone, and said loudly inside: "The child in Meizi's belly is the descendant of the martyrs, and it must not be killed." But please don't worry, auntie, I'll take care of Meizi and be the father of the baby in her belly! β