Quick Transmigration: After Fake Death, All the Protagonists I Flirted With Went Crazy

Chapter 277 Family and Country in Dire Straits (47)

In March, the war broke out in North China, and Gu Yao completely lost contact with Chen Lian, Chen Bai, and Yan Yu.

Looking at the continuous spring rain outside the window, Gu Yao sighed softly.

Can't hide.

It was bound to happen eventually.

In May, Gu Yao was ordered to go north.

Chen Lian seemed somewhat surprised when she saw him.

Gu Yao was also very happy, at least they hadn't been affected yet, and he could still find people.

In times of chaos, too many people lose contact with each other due to war and never see each other again.

"Uncle Chen," Gu Yao called out with a smile.

Chen Lian put down the basin in his hand, but when he saw Gu Yao, who looked travel-worn and whom he hadn't seen for a long time, he wasn't very happy.

"come in."

Gu Yao smiled and sat down at the slightly rickety little table like a second master. The stool and table under his bottom matched perfectly, making them look like a pair of rickety couples.

He looked around Chen Lian's dilapidated house, shifted the stool under his buttocks, poked the wobbly table, and said with some disdain, "Uncle Chen, you haven't fixed this table and stool yet."

Chen Lian poured him a glass of water, glanced around the room, but didn't seem to care much. "As long as it works, it's fine."

Gu Yao smiled and said, "That won't do either. You're a junior officer, after all."

Chen Lian ignored Gu Yao's somewhat rascally shameless words. He looked at the relaxed young man in front of him, who seemed to have just returned to visit relatives, rubbed his hands together, and held his breath. "A Yao, is your mission this time very dangerous?"

Gu Yao's smile froze, and he scratched his head. "What is Uncle Chen saying?"

Chen Lian looked at the person in front of him and said, word by word, "You can't lie to me. Even if we lose contact now, the South is sending you out because it's an extremely dangerous mission that they have no choice but to send you on."

Losing two talents like Gu Yao and Gu Jiu at once would be a huge loss, especially if either of them were to perish.

Gu Yao turned his head to look at the blond boy beside him who hadn't said a word the whole way, and sighed, "Xiao Jiu came out because she was worried about me."

Chen Lian understood.

Although Gu Jiu was somewhat taciturn, he was extremely insightful, and he was certainly aware of what was going on this time.

For him, A-Yao was his only family.

Gu Yao's forced relaxed demeanor was easily exposed by Chen Lian, but he felt a strange sense of relief.

"Uncle Chen, there's still nothing I can hide from you."

"It's not that you can't hide it from me, it's that I know the situation in the north all too well."

Chen Lian frowned, rubbing his hands slightly. He looked at Gu Yao with some disapproval, "A Yao, are you really going?"

With your status, it won't be a big deal even if you don't go, right?

Gu Yao shook his head and looked at the middle-aged man who had raised him. Although it had been almost a year since they last met, many gray hairs had already grown at his temples.

“Uncle Chen, our country has suffered many disasters. In my nearly thirty years of life, I was protected by my parents in the first half and by you in the second half. But I am no longer the fourteen-year-old Gu Yao who would cry. I have grown into an adult and can no longer stay behind you.”

"China is our China, China is the China of the Chinese people. What gives them the right to stand on this land of China and act arrogantly?"

"Before I went abroad, you asked me what path I wanted to take. I chose this path, and now that I've chosen it, I'm determined to go all the way."

At this point, Gu Yao paused, as if he had made up his mind, and turned to look at Chen Lian.

"I am willing to fight for the future of this land."

Chen Lian seemed to be on the verge of collapse. He looked at Gu Yao, his guilt towards his friend like waves crashing against the shore, threatening to crush him to death on the sand.

For the first time, he began to doubt whether he had made the right decision to let Gu Yao embark on this path.

He had long been prepared to sacrifice himself.

He was even prepared to sacrifice for his own children.

He had long anticipated the chaos in the north, so he sent Gu Yao to the south under a legitimate pretext.

But now he's back to stir up trouble again. What am I supposed to do?

If anything were to happen to Gu Yao, how could he possibly face Gu Yao's parents?

His mistake back then killed them, and now he's going to sacrifice their only remaining life.

Hearing such a calm tone, Chen Lian felt a surge of anger. He slammed his fist on the table, stood up, and stared at the person in front of him, demanding sharply, "How are you going to fight for this?"

Do you want to die in some unknown corner like your parents?

Gu Yao was not intimidated by this scene. He looked up at Chen Lian with a burning gaze, calm yet gentle.

Another question that had been on Chen Lian's throat caught in his throat.

"I am willing to fight for my country."

"I am willing to fight for the strength of this country and the happiness of its people."

"I am willing to sacrifice for this land that nurtured me and millions of Chinese people."

Just like my parents.

Like many predecessors, both past and present.

I was already prepared to make the sacrifice.

Whether you die a spectacular death in a crowd or depart completely in an unknown corner.

I'm all ready.

So, there's no need to be sad for me.

Whatever the outcome, this is my own choice.

Chen Lian's anger and guilt seemed utterly powerless in the face of Gu Yao's persistence. He slumped down, as if his spine had been ripped out in an instant, and his usually straight back collapsed.

Looking at Gu Yao's serious and calm face, Chen Lian felt as if he were seeing a different person, and he chuckled softly.

"You really are just like your father...stubborn."

Gu Yao smiled upon hearing this, "Really? Then I think Father will be very happy."

Chen Lian was taken aback, turned his head to look at the calligraphy on the wall, his gaze distant, "Yes, he should be very happy."

He was happy that his son had inherited his ambition and was continuing the work he had left unfinished.

This was the third time Chen Lian had seen Gu Yao off.

The sky was ablaze with crimson clouds, which tore apart and fell into the long river, shimmering and sparkling like a sky full of stars.

Gu Yao walked towards the train, turning his back to wave goodbye to Chen Lian.

Chen Lian watched him leave, as if bidding farewell to many comrades who would never return.

Gu Yao eventually became one of them.

When we arrived in northern Shanxi, the scenery was remarkably normal compared to the conditions on the road, though it was somewhat deserted.

Gu Yao stood in front of the Yan Mansion gate, staring at the plaque above for a long time, until a voice came from behind him.

Are you Mr. Gu?

A familiar face came into view; it was the little maid from the Yan family.

Although we were only nodding acquaintances, in this situation, it felt like meeting an old friend in a foreign land.

Gu Yao smiled. "It's me."

The maid was quite pleased and pointed to the gate, "Mr. Gu, would you like to go in? If the young master knew you were here, he would be very happy."

Following the maid to the main hall, she had a cup of tea served. She glanced at the setting sun and smiled. "All matters, big and small, in the Yan family are decided by the young master. However, he will be returning from the military camp soon. Please wait a moment, Mr. Gu."

Gu Yao nodded. "No need to trouble yourself. You can go about your business. I'll wait for Yan Yu here."

The sunset on the horizon dyed the entire sky red, and the orange hue with a hint of pink bathed the whole world, as if one had stumbled into a fairyland.

The rising wisps of smoke, carrying the warmth of everyday life, await the returning travelers.