Chapter 572 Little Heroes, Big Dreams
Liang Lu smiled and nodded, but her heart was full of worries. She didn't know what was waiting for them.
While waiting for the train, Qi Xiaowei couldn't sit still and kept twisting his body in his seat. Liang Lu patiently said to him: "Xiaowei, we have to wait quietly and not run around, otherwise we will miss the train." Qi Xiaowei responded obediently and calmed down.
In the waiting hall, time seemed to be infinitely long. Liang Lu kept an eye on the train information on the radio while taking care of two excited and somewhat anxious children. Although Qi Dawei tried hard to suppress his inner excitement, his eyes occasionally revealed his longing for the upcoming reunion. After a short silence, Qi Xiaowei began to be curious about everything around him, his eyes rolling around.
Liang Lu looked at Qi Xiaowei, feeling a little guilty. Family disputes and her own busy schedule had made it difficult for her to teach her children patiently like a real mother. But now, while waiting for the bus, she decided to make up for it.
"Dawei, Xiaowei, let me tell you a story." Liang Lu said gently. Qi Dawei and Qi Xiaowei were immediately attracted and looked at her with sparkling eyes.
"Once upon a time, there was a little eagle. It had been living in an eagle's nest, and was carefully cared for by its mother. However, as the little eagle grew up, it longed to fly and explore the outside world. However, flying is not easy for it. It needs to overcome its inner fear and learn how to use air currents and how to control its wings." Liang Lu spoke while gesturing the movements of flying with her hands.
Qi Dawei listened attentively, and he seemed to hear some special meaning from the story, just like they were about to embark on a journey to find their father, which was also full of unknowns and challenges. Qi Xiaowei was deeply attracted by the image of the little eagle in the story, and asked curiously: "Mom, did the little eagle finally learn to fly?"
Liang Lu smiled and replied: "The little eagle tried and failed many times. Once it even fell from mid-air and was seriously injured. But it did not give up. It remembered what its mother told it to be brave and to persevere. Finally, it successfully flew into the blue sky and saw the wider world."
This simple story made the atmosphere of the waiting room warm. Qi Dawei looked at his mother and suddenly felt that his mother seemed to have changed. Usually his mother was always shrouded in sorrow, but now, she was like a teacher full of wisdom and warmth, conveying strength with stories.
As the announcement came over the radio that their train was about to be checked, Liang Lu quickly packed her luggage and walked towards the ticket gate, holding the children's hands. During the ticket checking process, Qi Xiaowei was accidentally squeezed by the crowd and almost fell. Liang Lu quickly supported him and comforted him softly: "Xiaowei, don't be afraid, follow your mother."
After getting on the train and finding a seat to sit down, Qi Dawei took the initiative to help his mother put away the luggage. Liang Lu looked at him with satisfaction and said, "Dawei has really grown up and become sensible." Qi Dawei smiled a little embarrassedly.
The train started moving slowly, and the scenery outside the window gradually receded. Liang Lu looked out the window, with a lot of thoughts in her mind. She didn't know what to say when she saw Qi Tongwei, whether to first express her longing and grievances over the years, or to ask about his life in the countryside. Qi Dawei and Qi Xiaowei looked at the changing scenery outside the window excitedly, exclaiming from time to time.
During the long journey, Liang Lu played some simple games with the children, such as guessing numbers and word chain games. Qi Dawei showed his intelligence in the games, and Qi Xiaowei made everyone laugh with some naive answers. During this journey, the distance between Liang Lu and the children seemed to have shortened a lot. They were like a real close family, accompanying and warming each other.
However, as the destination got closer, Liang Lu began to get nervous again. Her hands clenched unconsciously, and beads of sweat appeared on her forehead. Qi Dawei noticed that his mother was different, so he gently held her hand and said, "Mom, don't worry, no matter what, we are together." Liang Lu looked at her sensible son, and a warm current surged in her heart, and at the same time, she gained more courage.
Liang Lu looked at the children and tried to calm herself down. She knew that at this moment she needed to give the children strength and also let them understand their father better.
"Kids, do you know that your dad used to be a very brave man?" Liang Lu's voice trembled slightly, but there was a hint of pride in her eyes. "Lone Eagle Ridge is an extremely dangerous place, full of vicious drug dealers."
Qi Dawei and Qi Xiaowei's eyes suddenly lit up and they listened attentively.
"At that time, your father received a mission to destroy a huge drug trafficking den. He led his team members and quietly sneaked into Lone Eagle Ridge. The mountains there are high and the forests are dense, the terrain is complex, and the drug dealers have set up numerous traps and secret guards on all the main roads." Liang Lu narrated as if she was there, "But your father was not afraid. With his keen insight and excellent leadership ability, he led his team members to cleverly avoid the enemy's eyes time and time again."
Qi Dawei clenched his fists nervously and asked, "Mom, did Dad encounter any dangerous situations?"
Liang Lu gently touched his head and continued, "Yes, during a raid, the drug dealers discovered their tracks and started a fierce gunfight. Bullets whizzed through the woods, and your father calmly directed the team members to find cover while accurately firing back at the enemy. His marksmanship was very powerful, and every shot could scare the enemy. In the hail of bullets, he did not forget to take care of the injured team members and safely transferred them to a hidden place."
Qi Xiaowei's eyes opened wide, his face full of admiration: "Wow, Dad is so awesome!"
"Another time, the drug dealers surrounded them in a valley, and the situation was very critical. But your father did not give up, and he came up with a very bold plan. He asked some team members to create an illusion in the front to attract the enemy's firepower, and he took a few agile team members to climb up from the cliffs on the side, go around behind the enemy, and take them by surprise. That scene was really thrilling." Liang Lu's voice gradually became excited.
Qi Dawei listened attentively, and the scene of his father fighting bravely kept appearing in his mind. He felt a sense of respect for his father. "Mom, did Dad succeed in the end?"