Rebirth of Bloody Romance

The train roared into Yangcheng Railway Station. Zhong Yuemin stood at the door of the carriage with a deep look in his eyes. He and Ning Wei picked up their luggage. The seemingly ordinary action concealed a deep plot. In order to conceal his tracks, he also prepared two identical luggage. The real secret was hidden in the other two luggages.

There were 120 large yellow croakers in the two pieces of luggage. When he arrived in Hong Kong, he only had to exchange the two pieces of luggage with the space.

When they came, they all wore thick cotton-padded jackets, but the temperature here was over 20 degrees. Zhou Xiaobai looked at Zhong Yuemin's evil smile and said angrily, "What's so funny?"

"Wife, I told you not to take so many clothes. You didn't listen to me. Do you regret it?"

Zhou Xiaobai looked at Zhong Yuemin's evil smile, and a sense of inexplicable anger surged in his heart. He said angrily, "What's that expression on your face? It's as if we are a joke."

Zhong Yuemin raised his lips and laughed, "Wife, you can be more confident. Look at yourself, you are wearing so much, like a bear. Look at me, I can be dressed in a shirt. This is the temperature difference between the south and the north!"

Zhou Xiaobai glared at him. "You are the bear! Don't get carried away. I am just in case. Who knew the weather here would be so hot?"

Hou'erbutt and Ermaozi also echoed, "Yeah! Who would have thought it would be so hot here."

Zhong Yuemin said with disdain, "Come on, who told you not to listen to me? I told you a long time ago that there is no need to bring so many clothes. Look, do you regret it now?"

Zhou Xiaobai was so angry that she couldn't speak, and could only glare at him fiercely. Zhong Yuemin didn't care at all, and continued to look at her with a smirk. Zhou Xiaobai took off her cotton jacket and walked in front angrily, while Zhong Yuemin followed happily behind.

Zhong Yuemin also received a task from his father Zhong Shanyue on this trip, which was to visit old comrades and old subordinates on the way south. After the Fourth Field Army's crossing the Yangtze River Campaign, Zhong Shanyue marched directly to Guangdong and Guangxi, and did not withdraw until he reached Hainan Island. He knew that the cadres of the Fourth Field Army who went south played a crucial role in the founding of New China, and now most of these old comrades and old subordinates hold important positions in the party, government and military in Guangdong and Guangxi.

Looking back to that war-torn era, after the Battle of Crossing the Yangtze River, the Fourth Field Army was like a giant seed drill, sowing the seeds of revolution on the land of Guangdong and Guangxi. Countless brave soldiers went south and made great contributions to the founding of New China. Today, the battlefield of that year has long become a field of harvest, and those brave Fourth Field Army soldiers have become the backbone of the party, government and military cadres in Guangdong and Guangxi.

Zhong Yuemin knew the significance of this trip. He knew that he was carrying his father's expectations and entrustment. If he did not visit these predecessors, his father would definitely be unhappy. Therefore, he made up his mind to complete this mission.

Zhong Yuemin closed his eyes slightly in the warm sunshine, as if he had returned to the war-torn era. The scene of the Battle of Crossing the Yangtze River was still vivid in his mind. It was a great battle jointly launched by the Second, Third and Fourth Field Armies. In the midst of the war, Zhong Shanyue fought side by side with his comrades and worked hard for the birth of New China.

After crossing the river, the Second Field Army marched into the southwest, where the mountains were high and the waters were long, and the environment was harsh. But the brave soldiers did not flinch, they crossed mountains and ridges, overcame one obstacle after another, and finally planted the flag of victory on the land of the southwest.

The Third Field Army went straight into Jiangxi and Fujian. At that time, these areas had not been completely liberated and the enemy was still resisting stubbornly. However, the soldiers of the Third Field Army were brave and fearless. They quickly liberated these areas with a thunderous force and laid the foundation for the construction of New China.

The Fourth Field Army went straight to Guangdong and Guangxi. It was a tough battle. The soldiers of the Fourth Field Army marched forward bravely despite the difficulties. They overcame many difficulties and finally successfully liberated the Guangdong and Guangxi regions.

This battle had a profound impact on the new China. The strategic pattern of the year not only determined the outcome of the war, but also laid the foundation for the sphere of influence of local cadres after the founding of the new China. This is a complex and subtle phenomenon. Although some people are reluctant to admit its existence, it is indeed an important factor in the current situation in China.

Zhong Yuemin sighed deeply. History is a mirror that can illuminate the past and enlighten the future. He knows that no matter what the current situation in China is, it is all earned by the blood and sweat of the previous generation. He hopes that people can remember history, cherish the present, and work hard for a better future.

As soon as Zhong Yuemin and his companions got off the train, they saw several soldiers holding a sign in the distance with the three characters "Zhong Yuemin" written on it. Zhou Xiaobai joked, "Yuemin, you even arranged for someone to pick us up."

Zhong Yuemin scratched his head, looking confused. "No! Let's go and ask."

Before Zhong Yuemin and his men walked over, several soldiers saw them first. An officer ran towards them and saluted. "Hello, Chief Instructor, Hello, Instructor Ning."

Zhong Yuemin returned the greeting. "Did you participate in special training back then?"

Then I, a soldier, felt a little embarrassed. "Yes, Chief Instructor, but I was injured at the beginning and didn't hold on to the end."

Zhong Yuemin nodded and asked, "How did you know I was coming here?" This made Zhong Yuemin very confused because he had not arranged for anyone to pick him up.

"Chief Instructor, we are here to pick you up on the orders of Deputy Commander Tao."

Zhong Yuemin nodded to show that he understood. Deputy Commander Tao was an old comrade of Zhong Shanyue when he was in the Fourth Field Army. Deputy Commander Tao learned from Zhong Shanyue that Zhong Yuemin was coming here, so he sent someone to pick them up.

"Chief Instructor, our Deputy Commander Tao has prepared a sumptuous dinner for you. Please come."

This caught Zhong Yuemin off guard. He looked at everyone and smiled helplessly, "It seems we are in for a treat tonight."

Zhou Xiaobai smiled and replied, "That's not good."

"Wife, you don't understand. This test at night is not easy."

The group was arranged in two military jeeps and headed to the military base. On the way, Zhou Xiaobai asked curiously, "Yuemin, what is going on?"

Zhong Yuemin replied with a smile. "Wife, this is my father's family home. My father must have boasted to these people in advance, otherwise they wouldn't know we were coming."

The motorcade left the station and drove through the city, and soon arrived at a military camp in the suburbs. After everyone got off the bus, an officer came forward and saluted. "Hello, Chief Instructor, Hello, Instructor Ning."

Zhong Yuemin looked at the soldiers he had trained and replied with a smile, "Okay, I'm no longer an instructor. And I've been demobilized, so there's no need for this."

"Once a chief instructor, always a chief instructor."

At this time, an old general came out and said with a smile, "Xiao Zhong, the soldiers you train are really good."

Zhong Yuemin quickly stepped forward and saluted. "Hello, Commander Tao."

"Hey, if you yell like that, I'll beat you up! Lao Zhong and I are brothers from the same trench."

Zhong Yuemin laughed. "Hello, Uncle Tao, this is my wife Zhou Xiaobai."

"Hello, Uncle Tao."

"Hello, Xiao Zhou, Xiao Zhong is great! He found such a beautiful wife, who has the style of Lao Zhong. Lao Zhong plucked away a flower from our headquarters back then. I remember many people slapped their thighs and scolded him at that time."

Zhong Yuemin replied with a smile, "I can't help it. It's too charming."

Deputy Commander Tao pointed at him. "You are much more shameless than Old Zhong. Xiao Zhou, we are not strangers. I know your father. We were in the same company, and your father was already the battalion commander. Okay, let's not talk too much, come in quickly."

Everyone followed Deputy Commander Tao to a spacious cafeteria. Zhong Yuemin was stunned for a moment. He thought to himself, it looks like I'm going to get drunk today. There are too many people.

Deputy Commander Tao introduced each person to Zhong Yuemin one by one. They were either Zhong Shanyue’s old comrades-in-arms or Zhong Shanyue’s old subordinates.

"Xiao Zhong, this is Commander Li, your father's old partner." Deputy Commander Tao said, pointing to an old man in a grass-green military uniform.

"Hello Uncle Li, I am Zhong Yuemin, the son of Zhong Shanyue." Zhong Yuemin saluted and said.

"Good, good boy, I've heard your father talk about you. It's true that a good father will have a good son. You are more promising than your father." Commander Li said with a kind smile.

"This is Commander Wang, who was also your father's subordinate back then," Deputy Commander Tao introduced.

"Hello Uncle Wang, I've long heard of you." Zhong Yuemin saluted again and said.

"Xiao Zhong, you are better at speaking than your dad, haha." Commander Wang said generously.

Zhong Yuemin greeted them one by one and toasted them one by one. Without any impatience, Deputy Commander Tao looked at him and smiled, "Xiao Zhong, you have worked hard. There are many old comrades and subordinates of your father. Today, these are the ones in the army. Tomorrow there will be people in government departments. Look at these people, which one of them is not your father's comrade and subordinate who went through life and death together. They all want to meet you."

Zhong Yuemin nodded and smiled. "Don't worry, Uncle Tao. I won't embarrass you and my dad."

At this time, a young waitress came over with a large tray on which were several bottles of liquor and several glasses. Deputy Commander Tao took a bottle of liquor and said with a smile, "Come on, Xiao Zhong, let's have a drink first." Then he drank the first glass.

Zhong Yuemin had no choice but to drink a cup with him. Deputy Commander Tao waved his hand and said, "Okay, now everyone pick up your chopsticks and start eating."

Everyone picked up their chopsticks and started eating. Zhong Yuemin found that the dishes here were really good, with fish, meat, and a few vegetables. He picked up a piece of braised pork and put it in his mouth, secretly praising the taste of this dish.

After eating a few bites, Zhong Yuemin began to toast. As a junior, he must pass the level. "Uncle Li, I toast you a glass."

Li Junzhang picked up the wine glass and said, "You are a good guy. Let's just drink a little. There are so many people behind us."

"Uncle Li, don't worry, I will definitely accompany you today. I'll do it, you can do whatever you want."

Deputy Commander Tao laughed. "This kid is going to win today. Old Zhong's son is here, and it can be regarded as returning to his mother's home. We must accompany him."

"Good boy, come and do it."

After they drank a glass of wine, Li Junzhang patted Zhong Yuemin on the shoulder and said, "Xiao Zhong, I think you are handsome, smart and capable, and you have a bright future. Your father was also a man of great stature. But I think you have achieved great success now! Why did you get discharged? What a pity."

"Uncle Li, you're too kind. I'm still far from that," Zhong Yuemin said modestly.

"It's right for young people to be modest and prudent, but they should not underestimate themselves. I see that your current performance is very good," Commander Li encouraged.

"Thank you Uncle Li for the compliment."

Zhong Yuemin came to Commander Wang again. "Uncle Wang, I only have you."

Commander Wang stood up with a glass of wine in hand. "Xiao Zhong, we are all not strangers here, so just be casual."

Zhong Yuemin and Commander Wang clinked their glasses. "Uncle Wang, please."

After they finished a glass of wine, Commander Wang patted Zhong Yuemin on the shoulder and said, "Xiao Zhong, I think you are quite good. Your father was not as eloquent as you, nor was he as generous as you when drinking. When I wanted to drink some of his wine, it was like asking for his life. Only when I won a battle did your father reward me with a few sips."

Zhong Yuemin couldn't comment. "Thank you Uncle Wang for the compliment."

That night, the lights were bright and the atmosphere was warm. Zhong Yuemin stood straight, his eyes were firm, and he held a wine glass in his hand, toasting everyone one by one. There was no cunning in his eyes, only calmness towards these elders. He drank every glass of wine in one gulp, his eyes were firm, his movements were calm, and he drank every time he raised his glass without hesitation. People around him were attracted by his generosity and couldn't help but look at him sideways.

In fact, if Zhong Yuemin wanted to cheat, he had plenty of opportunities and means. But he didn't do that. This was his principle and his pride. After a round of drinking, his head was already dizzy, but he still stood firm.

At this time, Ning Wei, Hou'erpi and Ermaozi stepped forward, holding up their wine glasses and blocking the attack for Zhong Yuemin. Their bravery bought Zhong Yuemin a moment of respite.

However, despite the help of his three buddies, Zhong Yuemin still drank too much. He himself couldn't explain how he got back to the guesthouse. That night, his figure seemed a little shaky, but his eyes remained firm.

The sun shone through the gap in the curtains onto Zhong Yuemin's face. He felt dry mouth and splitting headache, as if his body had been drained of water. He tried to open his eyes and saw Zhou Xiaobai sitting by the bed, looking at him with concern. "Have you worn off the alcohol? You drank a lot yesterday. Do you want some water now?"

Zhong Yuemin nodded, and Zhou Xiaobai handed him a glass of warm water. He drank it in one breath, and felt alive again. He patted his head, trying to wake up. "Wife, I'm sorry, I drank a little too much yesterday and made you worried."

Zhou Xiaobai smiled and said, "Yuemin, if I don't take care of you when you're drunk, who will? Don't take it to heart. But, drink less in the future."

"Daughter-in-law, you are so kind."

Zhou Xiaobai touched Zhong Yuemin's brow. "You don't have a fever? Besides, haven't I always been very good to you?"

The two chatted for a while, and Zhong Yuemin suddenly remembered something, "Oh no, what time is it now? Isn't Ermaozi's cousin coming over? Is he here? And he also has to visit some people."

Zhou Xiaobai comforted her. "Don't worry, go wash up first and take a shower. Yu Guoqing is with him! I've already met him for you."

"Well, I'll go sober up first."

Zhong Yuemin walked into the bathroom, turned on the shower, and let the cold water wash over his body. He felt his headache gradually eased and his mind became clearer. After taking a shower, Zhong Yuemin felt much refreshed. He changed into clean clothes and walked out of the room. Zhou Xiaobai had already called Ermaozi and the others over for him, and everything was arranged in an orderly manner. He smiled gratefully at Zhou Xiaobai. "My wife, thank you for your hard work."

"Yuemin, this is my cousin Yu Guodong." Ermaozi introduced enthusiastically, his face filled with pride.

Zhong Yuemin was standing in front of the two of them, his casual clothes could not hide his unique temperament. He smiled and stretched out his hand, gently shaking hands with Yu Guodong. "Hello, I'm Zhong Yuemin. From now on, follow Guoqing and call you brother!"

Yu Guodong was moved when he heard this. He certainly knew Zhong Yuemin's reputation and knew that he was a person who should not be underestimated. He had arrived in the city yesterday and had seen Zhong Yuemin's strength. People in the military held a banquet for him, and people in the political world also invited him. All this showed that Zhong Yuemin was a young man with a strong background and strength.

"Hello, Mr. Zhong! Just call me Old Yu from now on." Although Yu Guodong was somewhat surprised and awed, he still tried to remain calm and did not dare to respond to the call of "brother". He knew that there was a huge gap between his status and position and Zhong Yuemin, and this was an opportunity to curry favor with him, and he did not want to miss it.

"Sit down, everyone, Ning Wei too. We are all family, don't be so restrained. Okay, from now on I will call you Lao Yu."

After everyone sat down, Yu Guodong asked, "Mr. Zhong, when do you plan to enter the port? I can prepare for it."

"Old Yu, you don't have to be so polite. We are all brothers. It's definitely not possible in the next two days. We still have to visit some elders. The day after tomorrow, it should be fine."

Although Zhong Yuemin told him not to be polite, he was still very respectful. "Okay, Mr. Zhong, I will be ready."

"Old Yu, prepare a set of clothes for each of us first."

Zhou Xiaobai asked curiously, "Yuemin, our clothes are fine, why do we need to prepare clothes?"

"When in Rome, do as the Romans do. It's not appropriate for us to dress like this."

Yu Guodong took a look at the clothes of these people. They looked quite decent in the mainland, but once they stepped into Hong Kong Island and matched the atmosphere there, he felt something was wrong. His first feeling was "restrained". He thought to himself that these young people must have never seen the world. It was obvious from their clothes that they were from the mainland, and they would definitely make a fool of themselves.

Zhong Yuemin turned to Zhou Xiaobai and said, "Wife, tell him your clothing size, and let Old Yu choose two sets of casual clothes. Also, tell him the size of your shoes. Just buy sports shoes!"