A generation of soldiers begins with Feng Yuxiu traveling through time and space with Xu Sanduo

Chapter 428 Sending Bai Tiejun Back to His Roots
"Are you kidding me? Do you know how bright your future is? Retiring at this time?"

For the first time, Yuan Lang's voice broke down as he roared, ignoring the surprised looks from the patients, doctors, and nurses coming and going in the hospital.

"You're not afraid of death; someone who's afraid of death wouldn't be where you are today! Tell me, why did you do this?"

Feng Yuxiu remained silent; at this point, saying anything would be pointless.

He is not a selfless person, nor does he possess the qualities of a passionate person.

In fact, it is already quite remarkable that he has been transformed in just over four years.

But he lived for twenty-eight years, which cannot be completely changed in just four years.

He is who he is; he is Feng Yuxiu, not Xu Sanduo.

Yuan Lang turned and walked out of the hospital, standing at the door smoking. "I don't agree to this. Forget about it, the military commanders won't agree either. Special talents, physical elite soldiers, especially elite officers like you, it's impossible for them to retire."

Feng Yuxiu fell silent. Yuan Lang was right. His performance was becoming increasingly outstanding, and the army would not allow him to retire.

Feng Yuxiu slowly raised his head, his eyes becoming increasingly calm.

Yuan Lang's pupils contracted, and he grabbed Feng Yuxiu, saying, "What do you want to do? I'm warning you, don't get any wild ideas."

"I'm not thinking anything. Captain, may I apply to escort Bai Tiejun's ashes home?" Feng Yuxiu asked calmly.

Yuan Lang frowned. "No, the others are enough to escort the soldiers home. Besides, this is the reconnaissance battalion's business, and it has nothing to do with the Old A Brigade."

"I won't run away, I'll come back." These were Feng Yuxiu's last words before he turned and left the hospital.

Yuan Lang finished his cigarette in two puffs, quickly got into his car, and left the hospital.

Feng Yuxiu hadn't gone far when a black car blocked his way.

Three men in formal attire with buzz cuts got out of the car.

Feng Yuxiu quickly glanced at them and roughly knew who the three people were.

"Please come with us in the car," the man with the buzz cut said in an unquestionable manner.

Feng Yuxiu glanced at it. "Identity documents. I know who you are."

The man in black glanced at him. "Sorry, you have to come with us, Captain Feng Yuxiu."

Feng Yuxiu sneered, "What? You're planning to forcibly take me away?"

The man with the buzz cut suddenly took a step forward.

Feng Yuxiu slowly raised his chin. "I advise you not to make a move. This is in the street. It's shameful to lie on the ground like this. I'll beat the shit out of you."

The three hesitated. The commander had given them instructions before they came, saying that this person's physical strength and skills were among the best in that area.

But these three are top-tier guards; they haven't even made a move yet, so how could they be intimidated by a mere rumor?

Seeing that the three were getting restless, Feng Yuxiu narrowed his eyes.

Sizzling.

Suddenly, the three men's earpieces rang, and a few seconds later, the man with the buzz cut, who was in the lead, took out his identification and placed it in front of Feng Yuxiu.

Upon seeing the red logo above, Feng Yuxiu's pupils contracted.

People from this place have arrived.

"Please come with me." The man with the buzz cut spoke calmly.

Without the slightest hesitation, Feng Yuxiu turned around and got into the car.

As soon as he got on the bus, his eyes were covered. The bus took many turns and finally stopped when all the sounds of traffic and people outside disappeared.

"Please get out of the car!"

Feng Yuxiu was helped out of the car by the crew-cut man. When the blindfold was removed, he saw a lush green manor.

"Please wait here."

After saying that, the man with the buzz cut drove away slowly from the side road.

Feng Yuxiu looked around. It was a dead end; the only way out was to the left.

Why would this identification warrant a meeting here? Was it a special VIP appointment?
Even the retirement of a captain wouldn't warrant such a grand spectacle.

Suddenly, a faint footstep sounded from the left. Feng Yuxiu took a deep breath, stood up straight, and looked calmly at what was in front of him.

A fragrant breeze wafted into his nose and mouth first, and Feng Yuxiu felt a little strange. Could it be that this leader was a woman?
The footsteps finally stopped at the corner. Feng Yuxiu looked over in confusion, then froze on the spot as if struck by lightning.

Li Xuanxuan's face grew paler and paler. She was wearing a plaid shirt and a black ribbon scarf around her neck.

"you……"

Li Xuanxuan stood ten meters away, quietly watching Feng Yuxiu, and suddenly spoke, "Let's end this."

Feng Yuxiu continued to gaze at her calmly.

"There's no future for us; my family doesn't approve."

"Is there nothing else to say?" Feng Yuxiu asked.

Li Xuanxuan calmly looked at the man, her hands gripping her nails tightly against her flesh.

"That's all. I only met with you today to say these things."

Feng Yuxiu naturally knew Li Xuanxuan's background. Ever since her father met him, Feng Yuxiu had given up on the idea.

Fortunately, this is in modern times. If it were in ancient times, he would have had to kneel down to talk to Li Xuanxuan like this.

This gap is too large to be bridged by any means.

"You can go now." Li Xuanxuan lowered her head and moved aside.

Feng Yuxiu took a deep breath and said he felt nothing, especially since men, after physical intimacy with women, often feel nothing.

It's impossible to say you have no feelings; even after a one-night stand, you'll feel a strange sense of familiarity when you meet again some time later.

Moreover, although his relationship with Li Xuanxuan was brief, it was very simple and honest in that era.

Most women of this era mean what they say, and if they say they are devoted, they truly mean it.

They are simple and earnest, singular and unique.

The difference is just too great.

Feng Yuxiu tried his best to suppress his restless emotions and walked past Li Xuanxuan.

Li Xuanxuan trembled slightly, her head lowered as she suppressed the pain that made her want to cry.

She had never experienced this kind of pain before; it was more painful than having her flesh cut with a dull knife.

The distinctive, sour smell of sweat on Feng Yuxiu's body now made her even more reluctant to part with it.

But Mom was right, she and he were from completely different worlds.

Sometimes she often thinks that it would be better if she hadn't been born into this kind of family.

Suddenly a gentle breeze blew by, lifting the scarf around Li Xuanxuan's neck.

Feng Yuxiu glanced at Li Xuanxuan and suddenly stopped. Without hesitation, he pressed down on Li Xuanxuan's shoulder and removed her scarf.

In that instant, his gaze froze, and his voice turned sharp, "Who did this?"

Li Xuanxuan was like a child caught stealing candy by an adult, frantically trying to break free, but her fair right hand was firmly held by Feng Yuxiu.

"Let go of me. You're hurting me." Li Xuanxuan was about to cry.

In that instant, she forgot that she was a master of grappling and that she had also developed her Sanda (Chinese kickboxing) skills; she only wanted to cover up her mistake.

Feng Yuxiu calmly gazed at Li Xuanxuan.

In the end, Li Xuanxuan gave in, lowering her head, "My mother won't let me see you, so I threatened her. I cut myself."

If Chen Xue's words about strangling her in his past life made Feng Yuxiu feel guilty for a long time, then Li Xuanxuan's current behavior left him completely bewildered.

What makes a man like him capable of making a woman make such a sacrifice, even if it takes two lifetimes?

"You can go now, I'm fine. It's enough that I got to see you one last time." Li Xuanxuan bit her lip and lowered her head.

Feng Yuxiu suddenly grinned and, in this solemn and respectful place, grabbed Li Xuanxuan and, without hesitation, stuck his tongue inside.

Li Xuanxuan stared wide-eyed in disbelief, making a whimpering sound.

Inside an exquisite, traditional Chinese room, the woman stared at the monitor screen in front of her and suddenly stood up, her lips trembling as she gritted her teeth. "This is outrageous! I thought this child was quite honest and kind, but he actually did something like this in this place!"

Seeing Feng Yuxiu begin to grope her on the monitor, the woman pressed the switch off and turned to order, "Bring him here." "Yes, sir!"

-

This was the second time Feng Yuxiu had met Li Xuanxuan's mother.

Standing in the quaint room, looking at the luxurious furniture around him, he remained unfazed.

Li Xuanxuan stood behind the woman with her head down, clutching the hem of her clothes tightly with both hands.

"It's still impossible."

After watching for ten minutes, the woman stood up and spoke decisively.

"Mom!" Li Xuanxuan cried out anxiously, stamping her feet.

“Xuanxuan, you need to know that you’ve grown up in a sweet environment. Your father and I indulged you before, thinking it was just your playful behavior. But not now. You’re older now, and our family can’t just casually discuss marriage like ordinary people.”

Li Xuanxuan covered her mouth and started crying, her sobs making Feng Yuxiu frown.

"Can I say something?" Feng Yuxiu asked.

The woman glanced at Feng Yuxiu slowly, revealing a gentle smile. "Child, you wouldn't be standing here if it weren't for my daughter. You just want my daughter to wait for you for a few years, and then work hard? The upper limit of hard work you think you can reach is just your own idea."

"What level can you reach? Major? Lieutenant Colonel? You'll only ever be a colonel, no matter how hard you try. How many years of your youth can my daughter wait for you? Let go."

For the first time, Feng Yuxiu felt powerless.

The woman's gentle words carried a soft, sharp edge, leaving Feng Yuxiu with no room for rebuttal.

“Unless…” The woman seemed to have thought of something, stood up and looked Feng Yuxiu up and down, “How old are you this year?”

Feng Yuxiu thought for a moment, then said, "Twenty-two."

"Twenty-two...that's the right age."

Li Xuanxuan showed a surprised and excited expression. Did her mother's question mean there was a turning point?

"You should go back first. I'm not such a rigid mother, and I don't want the relationship between mother and daughter to be strained because of an outsider like you. Of course, Xuanxuan's father certainly doesn't care about this. I'll give you a chance; there's a mission for you to do in six months."

"But at that time you need to be discharged from the military and then go somewhere."

Feng Yuxiu asked, "Could I ask about a place?"

The woman smiled slightly, "You'll find out then, but I believe you won't give up everything you have now by then."

The woman turned to look at Li Xuanxuan, "I'm giving you both a chance. Don't blame me if you don't meet the requirements. I hope you behave well then, otherwise... you know the consequences."

Li Xuanxuan nodded abruptly.

The woman looked at Feng Yuxiu and said, "Let's go."

Feng Yuxiu glanced at Li Xuanxuan, who was looking at him expectantly.

"I will wait for you."

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station.

As Feng Yuxiu got off the train, his gaze suddenly sharpened.

It was the familiar military vehicle again, but this time Gan Xiaoning and Ma Xiaoshuai were standing next to it.

That cheeky, carefree Bai Tiejun will never appear again.

He is someone who is not attached to any emotions, and staying here will definitely change his mindset.

If Feng Yuxiu's mindset is changed, is he still himself?

This subtle feeling was killing him step by step.

"Squad leader, the battalion commander sent me to pick you up," Gan Xiaoning said as she stepped forward.

Feng Yuxiu didn't say anything, turned around and got into the car.

It's the same road I've traveled several times before.

-

Inside the reconnaissance battalion.

The camp flag was lowered by half, and everyone's faces were somber.

"Squad leader, the battalion commander is waiting for you."

Feng Yuxiu walked to the camp headquarters and kicked the door open as soon as he entered.

Feng Yuxiu dodged instantly and instinctively threw a punch.

"Ouch!"

Gao Cheng immediately clutched his head and slammed his head against the wall, pointing at Feng Yuxiu and cursing, "You worthless bastard, is this how you treat your company commander?!"

Feng Yuxiu took a few steps back. "Company Commander, why did you attack me?"

"Don't move!"

Gao Cheng turned around, grabbed his weapon, and charged over, while Feng Yuxiu turned and ran.

The two chased each other in the camp's courtyard.

"Let me tell you, there are no cowards among the soldiers of my Steel Seventh Company! Huh, what's bothering you that you have to leave the army? After Yuan Lang told me, I was so angry I wanted to crack your brain open!"

Unable to catch up with Feng Yuxiu, Gao Cheng threw away the stool, sat down, and took out a pack of cigarettes to smoke.

Feng Yuxiu stood at a distance and said, "Company Commander, I've come to take Bai Tiejun home."

Gao Cheng was stunned, his half-finished cigarette-lighting motion froze, and he asked suspiciously, "Aren't you leaving the army?"

"I'll take Bai Tiejun back first."

Gao Cheng pointed at Feng Yuxiu and said, "If you dare to desert, see how I deal with you. You've come at the perfect time; let's set off today."

Gao Cheng threw away his cigarette butt, stood up, and sighed, "He was just unlucky; he happened to be the slowest runner and got hit by the shell."

"Enough of this, Shi Jin! Take Xu Sanduo with you!"

Shi Jin, who had been crouching behind the wall, immediately jumped out, revealing his signature smile, "Alright, Company Commander."

"Sanduo, come with me quickly!"

Feng Yuxiu glanced at Gao Cheng, "Then I'm leaving."

"Get out, get out, get far away."

-

The departure was at five o'clock in the afternoon. Of all the reconnaissance battalion members who had sacrificed their lives, only Bai Tiejun's last words remained to be completed.

Feng Yuxiu, Gan Xiaoning, and Ma Xiaoshuai escorted Bai Tiejun home.

Of course, the reconnaissance battalion had notified Bai Tiejun in advance to coordinate with the local armed forces and government departments.

The return of martyrs to their hometowns is naturally a major event.

All the soldiers in the camp stood solemnly as Feng Yuxiu took Bai Tiejun's urn, turned around, and got into the car.

The car slowly started and drove away, and Gao Cheng stood at the door for a long time, watching.

"Battalion Commander, stop looking, you've gone too far," Shi Jin reminded him from the side.

Gao Cheng suddenly spoke up, "Shi Jin, do you think he might not come back?"

"Who is it?" Shi Jin asked blankly.

"Playing dumb with me, huh? Who else is there? Tell me, what's this bastard thinking? Huh? What's going on in his head?"

Shi Jin sighed. "Battalion Commander, although I was the one who recruited him, I really don't know what he's thinking. I always feel like he's different from us. Are you afraid he'll run away?"

Gao Cheng shook his head. "I don't know. I always feel like he's not coming back. He's a physically fit soldier in the army, but you see, someone with that kind of personality thrown into society... Shi Jin, I'm really scared."

As the sun dipped below the horizon, their shadows stretched long and thin in the setting sun, seemingly stretching into the distance.

(End of this chapter)