The car did not enter the city, but drove along the road outside the city to a village on the outskirts.

Upon entering the village, the car drove some distance from Central Avenue and turned right into the thirteenth row of alleys, eventually stopping in front of a red-painted gate.

Perhaps they heard the sound of the car's engine, and as soon as they got out of the car, the two red-painted doors were opened, and a woman wearing an apron, thin but not thin, and a dignified and elegant woman walked out. She is Yesong's aunt Ye Rong, a master of Chinese music, she and Le Zhengzheng and other masters jointly established the "Fengming Chinese Music Society", and Yesong's guqin is passed down by her.

"Auntie, it's been more beautiful than I see for three years." Ye Song grinned.

"Don't be a sycophant, my aunt is old."

She looked at the sturdy and capable young man in front of her, nodded slightly, and said with a smile: "You can be regarded as back, your grandmother called me up early in the morning to prepare the cooking materials, saying that she was going to cook in person to welcome you." No, I'm still frying oil cakes with Liu's mother. ”

Ye Song smiled, and walked through the small courtyard full of wormwood, and as soon as the door opened, the unique aroma of fried millet noodles wafted out. Ye Song couldn't help but swallow his saliva, hometown rice is always so tempting.

Hearing the sound of the door opening, a kind-looking old lady walked out of the kitchen while wiping her hands.

"Komatsu, you're finally back, I really miss my grandmother." Mai Dong hugged Ye Song and said with red eyes.

Ye Song's eyes were also a little red, and he comforted: "Grandma, I'm not ......"

However, before he finished speaking, Mai Dong reached out and grabbed his ear and said: "You kid, why didn't you go home on vacation first, but went to participate in some 'training', do you blame me for sending you to the army to express your dissatisfaction?" ”

Ye Song was really about to cry now, and screamed in pain again and again: "Grandma let go, my ears are going to be pulled off-"

"Say! Are you blaming me, a dead old woman? ”

"Grandma, how dare I, I have wanted to go home for a long time, but that 'training' was forced by the army to participate."

"Really? However, the leader of your unit said that you had a resolute attitude, and after being promoted to non-commissioned officer, you took the initiative to apply for 'training', and even feared that your family would block it, so you asked the leader to convey it on your behalf. ”

Ye Song suddenly burst into tears, he knew that he had been cheated by Lu Yi again, and he couldn't explain it yet. You can't tell your grandmother the truth that your grandson can't come home because he often goes out over the wall and is caught on a punitive mission. If you say that, you will definitely die a worse death.

"That...... I participated in this 'training' mainly for the long-term development of the army. Didn't you let me explore my own path in life, and the army is the way I want to go in the future. ”

"What do you mean, you want to develop in the army for a long time?" Mai Dong's eyes lit up and he asked uncertainly.

"Yes, grandma, I have good news for you, grandson, I have been admitted to the Eastern Military Academy."

"Eastern Military Academy?"

Mai Dong let go of his hand, but began to cry again.

"Mom, don't cry, we should be happy when Komatsu comes back today." Xia Lan and Ye Rong hurriedly comforted after entering the door.

"Yes, you should be happy." Mai Dong has a deep meaning.

During the meal, Yesong placed a small square table on the earthen kang, and the table was full of sumptuous meals, and the family sat around to eat and chat. The house rules of the night house require "food and sleep", but since Yesong came back after such a long absence, everyone had a stomach full of things to say, so they made an exception and allowed to talk at the dinner table.

During the chat, Ye Song selectively talked about the life of the three-year military and expounded a relaxed and happy military camp life.

"Xiao Song, since you are so easy in the army, have you ever contacted Xiao Ying?" Xia Lan asked suddenly.

"Yes, have you contacted Xiaoxin?" Ye Rong glanced at her sister-in-law and hurriedly said.

"Huh?" Ye Songton was sweating profusely, "Hmm...... That, although it is very easy in the army, the mobile phone management is very strict, even after the next company we only use it every day, no, only one hour a week, so ......"

"Excuses." The two elders said in unison.

"Really, the most important thing is that I don't have their phone numbers on my phone."

"Oh, I'll send it to you when I'm done." The two elders spoke in unison again.

“……”

After dinner, Ye Song was taken by Mai Dong to a hut in the west.

The cottage was simply furnished, except for a set of wooden tables and chairs, and only two large locked, solid wood and brown lacquered suitcases.

"Komatsu, tell me the truth, do you have anyone surnamed Lu, Wan or Shi close to you in the army." Mai Dong stared at him and asked with a serious expression.

"I haven't met someone with the surname Shi, but a platoon commander in our company is surnamed Wan, and as for the ...... surnamed Lu," Ye Song hesitated for a moment and said, "He is the master I recognize." ”

"Your master? What is his military rank? ”

"Lieutenant General, what's wrong?"

"Lieutenant General......" Mai Dong closed his eyes and was silent for a moment, and then muttered, "It should be about the same." ”

Ye Song said with a puzzled face: "Grandma, what's wrong with you asking this?" ”

Mai Dong didn't answer, but asked again, "What's your master's name?" ”

"Lu Yi." Ye Song told him about his apprenticeship in general, and of course he was punished for climbing tactics, and he changed it to independent training.

"Oh, it's Lu Sanwazi." Mai Dong was surprised.

Lu Sanwazi?

Night Pine petrified.

"Grandma, you know something, I'm about to die from you." Night Pine said a little broken.

Mai Dong didn't answer, she got up and walked to the suitcase, and said while unlocking the lock: "Xiao Song, have you seen a photo of your grandfather?" ”

Ye Song shook his head dumbfoundedly when he heard this, and he had the impression that he had never seen a photo of his grandfather since he was a child. He is always silent when he asks his father, so for Ye Song, grandpa himself seems to be a mystery.

Mai Dong took out a worn tin box from the suitcase, and then took out a stack of floral cloth from the tin box. She carefully unfolded the cloth to reveal a few yellowed photographs.

Ye Song poked his neck and looked around, only to see that the photo was a majestic soldier, and his appearance was somewhat similar to himself. His military uniform consisted of stand-up lapels with a single row of 5 buttons, two chest pockets with flaps, but no rank.

He ...... Is it my grandfather? A military man? ”

Mai Dong looked at the photo and nodded slowly with a look of nostalgia on his face.

"And then?"

"Died in the war on the Eastern Peninsula."

The War on the Eastern Peninsula was a battle fought with great pride after the founding of the Republic, but it was also an extremely tragic battle. Countless soldiers have exchanged their lives for the prestige of the Republic in the world, and countless heroes have been buried in other places. However, Ye Song didn't expect that his grandfather was also one of these heroes.

Ye Song was silent for a while, and asked suspiciously, "What does this have to do with my master?" ”

Mai Dong smiled lightly and said slowly: "Of course it matters, because your grandfather and your master's father Lu Yankan are sworn brothers." ”