nashuaworldcup Chapter 211 The best way to achieve peace and prosperity in the world
Chapter 211 The best way to achieve peace and prosperity in the world
Chapter 211 How can one have it all?
Night fell like a giant black ribbon, slowly covering the entire Saihanba area.
The college students gathered in the cafeteria, and the atmosphere was somewhat somber.
"Everyone, let's share our opinions on Commander Xia's suggestion to move to the dam to avoid the winter."
Qin Xuemei broke the silence first, her voice clear and strong.
The sound echoed in the cafeteria, breaking the long silence.
"Xuemei, why don't you speak first? What's your opinion?"
Sui Zhichao sat in the corner, leaning slightly forward.
With a hint of anticipation in his eyes, he hoped to hear Qin Xuemei's thoughts first.
In his mind, Qin Xuemei has always been a person with her own opinions and a sense of responsibility.
Her opinions often provide direction for everyone.
"What I mean is, let's not go down to the dam!"
Qin Xuemei sat up slightly.
His gaze swept firmly over everyone present, his eyes revealing an unwavering determination.
"I spoke with Commander Xia and Feng Cheng today."
“I asked Feng Cheng, and neither Commander Xia nor the advance team went down to the dam.”
"Since the comrades in the advance team are able to hold their ground on the dam."
"I think we have even less reason to back down because we're afraid of the cold!"
"We came here to change the face of Saihanba. What are these difficulties?"
“If we back down when faced with difficulties, I think we are not as good as the comrades in the advance team.”
As Qin Xuemei spoke, she became more and more excited, and her voice unconsciously rose a few decibels.
His eyes shone with a burning light, a testament to his unwavering pursuit of ideals and his fearless courage in the face of difficulties.
"But Xuemei, I..."
Hearing Qin Xuemei's words, Meng Yue lowered her head even further.
A blush rose to her face, her expression filled with shame.
She knew in her heart that, from the perspective of ideals and responsibilities, staying in Bashang was the right choice.
But when she thought of her boyfriend's expectant eyes and the eager hopes of both sets of parents, she couldn't help but feel sad.
How could she bear to disappoint them?
It felt as if two little people were fiercely fighting inside her.
One is the responsibility to love and family, and the other is the commitment to the Saihanba cause.
The two were constantly tearing at her heart, causing her immense pain.
"How can one find a way to have it all in this world? To be true to both the Buddha and my beloved?"
Meng Yue sighed silently in her heart; these words were the truest reflection of her inner feelings at that moment.
"Meng Yue, I understand you!"
Qin Xuemei seemed to see through Meng Yue's thoughts and said gently.
Her voice, like a gentle spring breeze, softly soothed Meng Yue's troubled heart.
"This is indeed a difficult decision, but I support you no matter what you choose."
Qin Xuemei's eyes were full of understanding and tolerance.
She knew that everyone had their own difficulties and their own life choices.
All she can do is offer respect and support.
"I originally wanted to go down to the dam, but I listened to what Comrade Xuemei said."
Shen Mengyin stood up, a hint of determination in her eyes.
It was as if she was declaring her determination to herself and to everyone else.
"I've decided not to go down to the dam!"
"I miss my parents every moment."
"I miss my warm bed at home and the meals my mom cooks."
“But Xuemei just said that the advance team doesn’t go down to the dam, so I don’t think I’m any worse than them.”
"Since they can endure hardship, I believe we can too!"
"We cannot become deserters because of a little difficulty."
Shen Mengyin's words were firm and resounding.
It was as if he was cheering himself on, and also as if he was encouraging everyone present.
Her eyes shone with a resolute light, a challenge to herself.
Sui Zhichao's eyes lit up upon hearing Shen Mengyin's statement.
She then stood up, puffing out her chest.
It was as if he was showing the world his courage and determination.
"Then I won't go down to the dam."
"If Mengyin is so brave, I have to stay in Bashang too!"
As he spoke, he looked at Shen Mengyin with tender affection in his eyes, his gaze full of gentleness and concern.
Hearing Sui Zhichao's words, Shen Mengyin blushed slightly and rolled her eyes, pretending to be angry.
“Sui Zhichao, you…”
"What's wrong, Mengyin?"
Sui Zhichao deliberately feigned innocence, but his face was beaming with an undisguised smile.
"I have to stay on the dam to protect you!"
"Pah, shameless! Who needs your protection?"
Shen Mengyin said this, but the corners of her mouth couldn't help but turn up slightly.
My heart felt as sweet as if I had eaten honey; an indescribable sweetness spread through my heart.
Her cheeks were flushed, and her eyes revealed a hint of shyness and happiness.
"Then I'll stay in Bashang too!"
Da Kui scratched his head, stood up with a simple smile on his face.
"I have nothing to do down the dam!"
“When I go home, my family will only urge me to bring my girlfriend home.”
As Da Kui spoke, his gaze fell upon Ji Xiurong, who was lost in thought.
"I'd rather stay here and work with everyone to accomplish something great!"
"Besides, Xuemei and Mengyin, those two female warriors, are both staying in Bashang."
"As a man from Chengde, if I were to go down to the dam, wouldn't I be incredibly embarrassed?"
After Da Kui made his statement, everyone's eyes turned to Ji Xiurong.
At this moment, Ji Xiurong seemed to be shrouded in an invisible fog.
Still lost in his own chaotic thoughts, he seemed oblivious to the heated discussion around him.
Her eyes were empty and lost.
It was as if she was reminiscing about her time with Yan Xiangli.
It was as if he was contemplating his future.
Her face was etched with pain and struggle; the inner turmoil she couldn't escape.
Qin Xuemei walked over gently, sat down next to Ji Xiurong, touched her lightly, and called out softly.
"Xiurong, everyone's been discussing how to spend the winter in the lower reaches of the river. What do you think?"
Qin Xuemei's voice was soft and warm, trying to awaken Ji Xiurong, who was immersed in pain.
Ji Xiurong slowly came back to her senses, her eyes filled with confusion and entanglement.
She opened her mouth, but something seemed to be stuck in her throat, and she didn't know how to answer for a moment.
After a long while, she said with a wry smile.
"I...I really don't know, my mind is a complete mess right now."
“I naively thought we would realize our dreams here together, but now everything has changed.”
"I don't know if I can keep going, and I don't know how to face the rest of my life."
Ji Xiurong's voice trembled slightly, and her eyes gradually welled up with tears.
Tears welled up in her eyes, threatening to spill over at any moment.
"Xiu Rong, emotional wounds will heal slowly, but we can't give up on our ideals like this."
Qin Xuemei held Ji Xiurong's hand tightly.
He tried to pass on his strength to her, his eyes filled with encouragement and expectation.
"We came to Saihanba to turn this desert into an oasis!"
"We cannot let one person's departure take our dreams with them."
Shen Mengyin also came over and whispered words of comfort.
“Yes, Xiurong, I used to really want to go home, but now I’ve decided to stay.”
"As long as we are together and support each other, we can overcome any difficulty."
"Look, we've been through so much together, haven't we made it through?"
"I believe we can do it this time too!"
Shen Mengyin's face was beaming with a confident smile.
Her words were like warm sunshine, illuminating the dark corners of Ji Xiurong's heart.
"Let me think about it some more!"
Ji Xiurong listened to what Qin Xuemei and the other person said, her expression still conflicted.
Her heart was caught in a whirlpool of ideals and emotions, unable to make a choice.
On the one hand, she didn't want to give up the dream she once cherished, and she didn't want to disappoint everyone.
On the other hand, Yan Xiangli's departure caused her too much pain.
She feared she wouldn't be able to endure the harsh life on the dam and the loneliness in her heart.
Her eyes revealed a hint of helplessness and confusion, as if she didn't know where to go or what to do.
"Okay, Xiurong, think about it carefully yourself."
Qin Xuemei listened to Ji Xiurong's words and sighed silently in her heart.
She knew that Ji Xiurong needed time to heal her inner wounds and make her own decision.
She could only pray silently in her heart.
Hopefully, Ji Xiurong can get out of the shadows soon and rediscover her fighting spirit.
The discussions in the cafeteria gradually subsided, and everyone fell into deep thought.
Time flew by and it was already the third day.
After dinner, everyone gathered in the cafeteria again, and the atmosphere remained somber.
"Alright, everyone, what do you all think? Are you going to stay or leave?"
Xia Tian glanced around at the college students present, her eyes revealing a hint of expectation and concern.
"Commander Xia, I want to stay on the dam!"
As soon as Xia Tian finished speaking, Qin Xuemei spoke first.
Her voice was firm and powerful, as if she were declaring her determination to the whole world.
"I'll stay too!"
Shen Mengyin then spoke up, expressing her thoughts with a resolute glint in her eyes.
"Me too! I'm staying!"
Sui Zhichao followed Shen Mengyin's lead, his face beaming with smiles.
"Well, I'll stay too!"
Da Kui followed Sui Zhichao in speaking, his voice loud and powerful.
In the end, only Meng Yue and Ji Xiurong remained silent.
"I'll stay too!"
Meng Yue sat there, struggling for a long time before slowly speaking.
Although her voice was not loud, it conveyed a sense of determination.
As soon as Meng Yue finished speaking, Qin Xuemei looked at Meng Yue with a hint of disbelief in her eyes.
"Meng Yue, you..."
"Xuemei, I've made up my mind. I want to stay in Saihanba!"
Hearing Qin Xuemei's words, Meng Yue expressed her stance with unwavering determination.
A sense of relief appeared in her eyes, as if the heavy burden in her heart had finally been lifted after making this decision.
"Ji Xiurong, what about you?"
All eyes were on Ji Xiurong.
Xia Tian took the initiative to ask, her eyes filled with concern.
"Commander Xia, I'm staying too!"
Ji Xiurong spoke to Xia Tian.
Although her voice was still trembling slightly, it conveyed a sense of determination.
"okay!"
Xia Tian nodded, a relieved smile on her face.
"Since everyone has chosen to stay in Saihanba, then we must abide by the rules of Saihanba."
"We need to prepare before winter."
In the days that followed, everyone got busy again.
Meng Yue still occasionally thinks of her boyfriend and parents who are far away, and inevitably feels a little guilty.
But whenever I see my comrades working hard for the cause of Saihanba, I feel a sense of relief.
She felt that her choice was correct.
She believed that as long as she achieved something in Saihanba, her boyfriend and parents would understand her.
However, what awaits her may not be understanding.
……