jdhmnovel Chapter 158 He also has his own pride
Chapter 158 He also has his own pride
After a long while, Wang Qicai finally put the necklace on. He sighed deeply, a wry smile of self-mockery on his face, "I'm old now, and I really can't compare to young people like you. It's so difficult to put a necklace on you."
A glimmer of hope flashed in Nan Qiao's eyes, and he hurriedly said, "I brought back a cultivation method from the world of immortal cultivation. If you can successfully draw the energy into your body and practice well, your life span will be extended. You..."
Before she could finish her words, Wang Qi gently interrupted her and shook his head slowly. "I am old, and my qualifications are not as good as you young people. I am already dying, so please don't waste the country's resources."
Nan Qiao became increasingly anxious, and hurriedly took out a few pills from the space jade pendant and handed them to Wang Qi. "Here are pills that strengthen your body and prolong your life. Even if you don't cultivate immortality, you can live for a long time."
Her eyes were full of earnestness, hoping that Wang Qi could change his mind.
Wang Qi still shook his head firmly.
He is a general with outstanding military achievements, and the medals on his body are a testimony to his glory.
He is a founding father of the country who has great honor and dedicated his life to the country and the people.
Looking back to the past, he was once that proud young man, standing tall and straight like a pine tree, fighting side by side with his beloved. Every look and every movement was full of vigor and vitality, as if nothing in the world could stop them.
However, now that he is over a hundred years old, he is like a candle in the wind, and the flame of life may be extinguished at any time.
He has his own pride, which has never faded despite the passage of time.
For him, being able to see Nan Qiao again was the greatest gift given by God.
He knew very well that there was an unbridgeable distance between him and Nan Qiao. It was not only the long river of time that separated youth and old age, but also the chasm of history that ruthlessly divided two people from different time and space.
In the past, he was confused countless times, not knowing why he should continue to live in this lonely world.
It was not until this moment that he understood that everything was destined, just to meet her again.
He has stayed in this world long enough, and I can't let my reluctance to leave delay Nan Qiao's life any longer.
There was relief in his eyes, as well as deep attachment and reluctance. It was a farewell to Nan Qiao and the past years.
"But..." Nan Qiao opened her mouth and wanted to continue persuading.
Wang Qi looked at her with eyes so gentle they could drown her in water, and said softly, "In my last moments in this world, let me make my own decisions. Qiaoqiao, can I come to see you when I want to?"
Nan Qiao's heart softened, and she quickly said, "If you're not feeling well, I'll come find you."
Wang Qi nodded, pulled Nan Qiao to sit down slowly on the sofa beside him, and said, "I've told you everything about me, so you can tell me about yours too."
Nan Qiao nodded and began to tell her story of growing up in an orphanage.
Wang Qi frowned and said with heartache, "If only I had found you earlier, you wouldn't have suffered so much as a child."
Nan Qiao laughed when he saw this. "Then what have you become to me? My ancestor?"
Wang Qi was amused by her and started laughing. He then asked, "What happened next?"
Nan Qiao continued, "Then I accidentally bound it to a system, and then I handed it over to the country."
She did not mention that the Lan family had abandoned her. After all, Wang Qi was old, and she was afraid that he would be too angry and it would affect his health.
Wang Qi nodded thoughtfully after hearing this. "So it was because of the system that you traveled back to the Anti-Japanese War era. No wonder I thought the clothes you wore back then were very special. They were made of a fabric I had never seen before."
Nan Qiao nodded gently, a look of reminiscence in her eyes, "When I cleaned and bandaged Zhao Erwa's wound, I used the first aid kit in the combat bag."
After saying this, the corners of his mouth rose slightly, as if he was reminiscing about the past when they fought side by side.
The two of them were immersed in memories and talked for a long time about the little things that happened back then.
Wang Qi raised his head, his eyes calm and gentle, "There are still many guests in the banquet hall who came to celebrate your birthday. Don't neglect them because of me."
He paused, a hint of anticipation flashing in his eyes, and then continued, "I also want to see you young friends."
Nan Qiao smiled, stood up and walked to the wheelchair, "Okay, I'll push you down."
Nan Qiao pushed Wang Qi slowly into the banquet hall. In an instant, the originally noisy banquet hall became quiet as if it was cast by magic, and everyone's eyes were attracted to them as if by a magnet.
"Wow, that's General Wang! It's really him!" Someone in the crowd shouted, causing a small commotion.
Grandpa Jiang's voice trembled with excitement. "I'm so lucky to have met General Wang in person. He was a great contributor to the founding of the country!"
Grandma Jiang nodded beside her, "Yes, I've only seen him on TV before, but I didn't expect to see him in person today."
Jiang Linkai's face was filled with disbelief. "General Wang has an extraordinary demeanor, incomparable to ordinary people. He seems to have walked out of a history book."
Fang Xuyao raised his eyebrows slightly and muttered to himself: "This is the legendary General Wang. He is really quite special."
Wang Xiaoxuan couldn't help but pull Lin Yue's arm, "Look, look, the medals on his chest are so dazzling. Each one represents a military achievement, right? How many merits must he have won!"
Professor Gu pushed his glasses and said to Gu Yi solemnly, "This is a witness to history. He has dedicated his entire life to his country and people. He deserves the respect of every one of us."
"I understand, grandpa." Gu Yi nodded repeatedly, his eyes full of admiration.
Dr. Jiang's face flushed red, and he was so excited that he was a little incoherent. "General Wang, I... I have always admired you. You are a role model for our scientific community!"
Wang Qingyu's face lit up with pride when he heard everyone's praise, and he excitedly said, "This is the pride of our family and the pride of our country!"
Everyone in the banquet hall was whispering to each other, immersed in this atmosphere of shock and reverence. Although no one knew the story between Nan Qiao and Wang Qi, the appearance of Wang Qi was enough to make this birthday party extraordinary.
Nan Qiao pushed Wang Qi to Zhao Gang, her eyes sparkling with emotion. "Uncle Zhao Gang, thank you for preparing a birthday party for me and inviting Wang Qi. I'm really surprised."
Zhao Gang had a mysterious smile on his face. "Is this a surprise? There are more surprises to come."
After saying that, he turned to Lin Yue and said, "It's almost time, get ready."
Lin Yue nodded, took out the walkie-talkie and whispered a few words under Nan Qiao's puzzled gaze.
Immediately afterwards, several people in special operations uniforms suddenly rushed into the banquet and surrounded the banquet hall in a well-trained manner.