In the scrolls of history, some stories are like pebbles thrown into the surface of a lake, causing ripples. On an ordinary afternoon in 1959, a woman's unintentional words while buying candy uncovered a dusty past, shocking the whole country.
"The shopkeeper, the person in this newspaper is my Langjun." The woman's voice was calm, but there was an indescribable glint in her eyes.
The shopkeeper raised his head, glanced at the newspaper, and then looked at the woman in front of him, and couldn't help exclaiming: "Don't talk nonsense, he's a marshal!" ”
This scene happened in a remote town on the mainland. The woman's name is Lin Xiuying, and her husband, Zhang Zhizhong, left home to join the army during the Anti-Japanese War and has not been heard from since. For many years, Lin Xiuying raised her children alone, kept her husband's promise, and waited for the person who may never come back.
"If my Lang Jun is still alive, he must be a big official." Lin Xiuying often said this to her children, her tone was firm, as if she was convincing herself.
On this day, when Lin Xiuying was buying candy, she accidentally saw a photo of the marshal in the newspaper. The familiar eyebrows and eyes, and the upright posture, made her burst into tears instantly. She knew that it was her husband, her husband.
"Shopkeeper, I want to buy this newspaper." Lin Xiuying wiped away her tears, took out a few copper plates from her pocket, and handed them to the shopkeeper.
The shopkeeper took the money and looked at Lin Xiuying's back, and couldn't help but feel a trace of sympathy in his heart. He didn't know if this woman's story was true or not, but he could feel her unwavering faith and dedication to love.
Lin Xiuying returned home with the newspaper, she put the newspaper on the table, and carefully stroked the photo with her hand. Her heart was filled with mixed emotions, including joy, excitement, uneasiness and fear.
"Mom, who is this person?" Her son, Xiaoqiang, walked over and asked curiously.
Lin Xiuying looked at her son and smiled slightly: "This is your father, your hero father." ”
Xiao Qiang looked at the photo, his eyes flashing with adoration and admiration. Although he had never met his father, he knew that his father was a great man.
Just then, there was a knock on the door. Lin Xiuying walked over and opened the door, only to see a man in military uniform standing outside the door. He had a serious and respectful look on his face.
"Excuse me, are you Ms. Lin Xiuying?" The soldier asked.
Lin Xiuying nodded, and a sense of uneasiness swelled in her heart: "I am, you are ......"
"I am a subordinate of Marshal Zhang Zhizhong, and I have received an order to pick you and your son to meet the marshal." There was a hint of excitement in the soldier's voice.
Lin Xiuying was stunned, she didn't expect that her husband was really a marshal. Her heart was filled with joy and pride, but she also knew that it meant that she was going to face a strange world.
"Mom, are we going to see Dad?" Xiaoqiang grabbed Lin Xiuying's hand and asked excitedly.
Lin Xiuying looked at her son, tears flashing in her eyes: "Yes, we are going to see Dad." ”
In this way, Lin Xiuying took her son and stepped on the train to Beijing. She knew that her life would be turned upside down. But she also understands that this is the path she must take, and this is her agreement with her husband.
On the train, Lin Xiuying looked at the scenery outside the window, full of anticipation and anxiety. She didn't know what kind of future awaited her. But she believes that as long as she is with her son, she will be able to overcome all difficulties.
This story is a story of love, faith and perseverance. It tells us that in life, we may encounter many difficulties and challenges, but as long as we persevere, we will definitely be able to find our own happiness. And those seemingly impossible things may become a reality in our persistence.