"Ah, I see, it has to be boiled slowly with a pattern fire to absorb the flavor! No, I'm going to write it down. ”

"It's even more delicious if you prepare it in advance like this, and it's even more perfect if you're still concerned about calories."

"Sister Jinhui, you are so powerful, I will make it for Qin Jun next time."

"Ah, really. Ito, you're too modest, but I'm going to ask you about Japanese cuisine. ”

In this cabin, which is Maher's house, compared to Li Jinhui, who is the head chef, and Hauka, who insists on helping together, whisper and chuckle so happily, forming a warm and harmonious symphony full of life......

This side of the living room......

Qin Feng and Ma He just sat silently and speechlessly.

Especially for tonight's birthday boy, Lieutenant Colonel Mach of the First Air Force......

Because the words ...... I can't say it anymore......

He couldn't believe that his wife was a colleague in the same hospital as Qin Feng's wife, and the relationship was so good.

But he couldn't believe that this mortal enemy of his fate, the opponent he was determined to defeat, would come to the door with his wife to declare war so brazenly.

Well, although the fruits and flowers they bring are, nominally, a birthday worship......

However, what is the difference between such a birthday gift and the gloves thrown in a duel?!

No!

It's not a glove yet!

It's a demonstration, it's humiliation......

For an old pilot who is about to retire but is unwilling, he slapped his face undisguisedly.

"That's, that's ......"

Therefore, because he had endured the gaze from the male host, Qin Feng, who was a little unbearable, had to stand up as if he was visiting: "Major, the decoration of your home is really special......

Of course, this is nothing but to hide embarrassment.

Therefore, this kind of unnutritious dialogue was naturally ignored by Mach.

Then, when I saw the medal cabinet hanging on the wall......

"Huh, Silver Eagle Medal?"

The young lieutenant, who continued to work hard to break the embarrassment, sent out a message that was not speechless, but shocked from the heart.

After all, it's the Silver Eagle!

It symbolizes the highest achievement of a pilot, and it can be said that all pilots dream of something!

Even he himself failed to obtain the highest honor.

Pity......

This involuntary exclamation, to Mach's ears, became a poignant irony!

"Mach, congratulations to you, the youngest ace pilot in the history of the Earth Defense Force, and the promising first pilot! You are our pride! I hope you can keep up the good work! ”

He will never forget what Marshal Higra said to himself when he received this medal.

"Major, I have to remind you that your body is no longer fit for flying."

But he will not forget what the doctor said to himself just three years after receiving this medal.

This reincarnation from heaven to hell......

This kind of angel folds its wings and heroes are sad in the twilight......

But you have to be mercilessly dug up by the man who snatched the honor of your trump card and deprived you of all your halo!

"Are you here to laugh at me today?" Mahsen spoke.

Qin Feng was stunned: "No, no, no!" In fact, I have a great deal of respect for you, Major. ”

"Really...... Esteemed? Maher sneered.

If it were a different occasion, if it wasn't for the wives of both parties who were happily in the kitchen, if it wasn't their birthday......

He really wanted to shout out, "Won't your conscience hurt if you say such things!" ”

“…… From the day I joined the army, you have been my idol and the driving force that supports my continuous improvement. I hope that one day I can become a pilot that everyone respects, just like you. ”

Mach couldn't help but clench his fists.

Now, he really wanted to give the other man a hard time in the abdomen - and almost did so.

"I want to ...... Maybe it's because you're a bit like my father, Major. It's just that Qin Feng didn't notice the growing anger from the male owner behind him, on the contrary, he looked at the medal wall, and he was showing a leisurely expression.

"Your ...... Father? Mach was stunned.

"My father is a test pilot of the Defense Forces...... Qin Feng sighed, "It's a pity that in a mission...... He and my mother died together. ”

Yes, he will always remember that day seventeen years ago, it was raining, and his father, who was a test pilot of the Earth Defense Force, sent him to a relative's house and said to him: "Xiao Feng should be good, play at Uncle Kirk's house for a few days, and Dad will go on a long trip with his mother, and when he comes back, he will bring Xiao Feng your favorite model of airplane, okay?" ”

"You have to be able to fly!"

"Good! The one that flies very high, very high. ”

……

But they didn't come back.

Qin Feng was waiting for just a strange uncle wearing a big-brimmed hat, handing over a letter to him with a solemn face, and at the same time said to himself in a turbid tone: "I'm sorry to bring you this bad news, you must be strong......"

His world collapsed almost at that moment......

"I have admired my father since I was a child, and I hope that one day I can soar above the blue sky like him. But...... I'm not talented......"

Since he was a child, Qin Feng has always regarded his father as an idol to worship, always thinking that he can become a hero like his father. For this dream, he studied hard.

He clearly remembers that every time he returned to his hometown during the New Year's holiday, when his mother mentioned herself in front of her relatives, she always said: "Xiaofeng, when you are still a child, you like to think about some messy ......" but her eyes were full of pride when she said it.

And Dad stood there with a smile and said to himself: "Xiao Feng wants to become a pilot in the Air Force, so you have to work harder!" ”

And every time at this time, he would nod desperately, as if every time he nodded, he was a little closer to his dream.

This dream was made for many years until that day......

No!

It should be said that even on that day, even if there was an event as terrible as the collapse of the world for the little Qin Feng. He never gave up on this dream.

Because...... This is the only connection between him and his father.

So every time he held the joystick, he could see his father, and he could see his father smiling at him and saying to him, "If Xiao Feng wants to become a pilot in the Air Force, he has to work harder!" ”

……

"This ......," Mach couldn't help but say.

He didn't expect to hear the words "bad talent" from the mouth of the current "Falling King", the man who can snatch away his glorious title.

"I didn't come from a regular military school." Qin Feng said, "In fact, I was able to join the Earth Defense Force because of my uncle's relationship...... You know, piloting is an extremely complex job that requires a lot of skill, and it all requires professional training......"

"Hmm......"

"But I don't ...... any of these."

……

"So, when I entered the boot camp, I had to spend several times more effort than others to catch up." Qin Feng sighed, "The movements that others can master in two minutes, I want to spend four minutes, and the essentials that others can remember after reading it once, I want to watch it ten times......"

……

"At that time, the person who guided me all the time was you, Major."

"Huh?"

"I'll never forget what you said on TV, ......"

"Hmm......"

"Pilots look like they are unbelievably well paid, but they're more than just the people on TV who wear steel helmets, beautiful gowns and white gloves to make girls scream! To become a qualified pilot, you not only need to have a good physique, but also have a cool head and study hard; The spirit of courage to climb, single-mindedness, perseverance! ”

Mach couldn't help but be speechless.

He said these things...... Is it?

There seems to be a ...... It doesn't seem to have ...... Even he couldn't remember it himself.

However, the junior in front of him, the junior who stole his halo, was able to say it so casually.

If so......

Don't......

Is what he said true?

Did this person really come to laugh at me on purpose?

"And...... I also have to thank you. Qin Feng said again.

"Thank you?"

"Hmmm! Because of your 'Hearst Maneuver', you once saved my life in battle! ”