Chapter 29: Family!
Liu Jianwen felt like there was a heavy stone pressing on his throat, unable to speak.
"Xiao Yu, I... I don't want to." The atmosphere was extremely tense, and Liu Jianwen couldn't even finish a sentence.
In the end, his head, which had just lifted, drooped heavily again.
Sigh.
A muffled sigh escaped.
Anguish, regret, confusion, inner conflict, fear...
Various emotions intertwined, seeming to drain him of all vitality in an instant.
After a while.
Li Yu heavily punched Liu Jianwen's shoulder,
Speaking warmly: "Uncle, you still have me! Let's protect our family together! In this damn apocalypse, we not only need to survive, but to live well!"
Hearing Li Yu's determined words, a surge of warmth rose from the depths of Liu Jianwen's heart, like a beacon illuminating his fog-shrouded soul.
That's right! Now that the apocalypse has come, there are precious things that must be protected.
For example, family!
In the era before the apocalypse, with the development of the internet, communication between people became more convenient, but the distance between hearts grew further apart.
With the influx of foreign liberalist ideologies, many people advocated for independence and self-reliance, weakening the concept of family.
Why did so many people live aimlessly in the apocalypse before his rebirth, not knowing what they were living for?
Because they had no faith! No support in their hearts! No confidence!
Country.
Why did so many soldiers and countless passionate youths have such fighting spirit before the apocalypse? It was because they shared the same fervor: China must be powerful!
Five thousand years of grand history, those who offend China will be punished no matter how far; that was the spirit of riding long chariots and breaking through Helan Mountain Pass; that was the bold statement of "As long as the Flying General of Dragon City is here, Hu horses shall not cross Yin Mountain."
Unfortunately,
Now in the apocalypse, the government is gone, social order has collapsed, there are no countries or order, the whole world has lost the concept of nation!
So what can be done is to focus on the next word.
Family!
The family atmosphere among Chinese people is much stronger than in foreign countries, like planting vegetables, it's a gene flowing in the blood. Many foreigners are left on their own by their parents after turning 18.
But in China, there's the concept of grandparents' love, parents working hard all their lives to buy houses and find spouses for their children, and...
Valuing family ties is the indelible, surging blood in the bones of the Chinese people!
"Home is a harbor where you can rely on without worry, and also a place where you can regain courage in any moment of despair."
Li Yu seemed like an old man, muttering beside Liu Jianwen, as if talking to Liu Jianwen, yet also seeming to speak to himself.
Rebuilding the concept of family, the connection of blood, is naturally closer than with outsiders.
Compared to strangers, relatives with common interests and blood ties are more reliable.
He wanted to reconstruct family culture and family beliefs, to give everyone a support in their hearts. With support in the heart, people become stronger! With fearless hearts, they become invincible!
Liu Jianwen listened carefully to Li Yu's words, feeling increasingly moved.
He patted Li Yu's shoulder and said heavily: "We are family!"
Then, as if making a vow, he said: "Xiao Yu, I will protect our family well! From now on, I'll listen to you!"
Li Yu nodded lightly, then suddenly smiled. Before his rebirth, in those years, no one could be trusted, many people learned to pretend, he was taken advantage of many times, and his heart grew increasingly cold, living each day in a daze.
Now, he had something to live for. Family might sometimes be his weakness, but more likely, it would make him even stronger!
As if finding a kindred spirit, Li Yu was very happy.
He affectionately put his arm around his uncle's shoulder, walking towards the villa like buddies.
Liu Jianwen felt this gesture and his heart warmed, letting out a soft chuckle.
Returning to the room, Li Yu found that little Xuanxuan had sneaked into his room to sleep again.
Ever since Li Yu brought her back to the base, she followed him wherever he went.
Patting Xuanxuan's little face, Li Yu said, "Xuanxuan, why are you sleeping here? Go sleep in your room."
Xuanxuan didn't respond, instead turning over and continuing to sleep.
Seeing this, Li Yu decided not to wake her. He quietly left the bed.
Xuanxuan hadn't slept well for a long time, and she felt especially safe near Li Yu.
For her, she only trusted Li Yu!
It was Li Yu who rescued her from despair, it was Li Yu who patted her head and said, "Come with me!"
It was Li Yu who gave her warmth she never dared to dream of after the apocalypse!
The moment Li Yu saved her, she knew she must repay him well. When she grows up, she will definitely protect Li Yu too!
Xuanxuan slept very deeply.
Li Yu looked at this poor little girl who seemed to have already regarded him as her only family!
A warmth filled his heart.
A slight smile appeared on his lips as he walked to the windowsill, simply laid out a blanket, and leaned against the window, staring blankly at the gradually setting moon.
Not sleeping, he recalled what Liu Huamei had said about what happened on Rocky Mountain today, mumbling to himself: "Rocky Mountain, huh..."
Liu Huamei was dead, but what about Liu Weimin? How to deal with the village secretary and others?
For Li Yu, he preferred to nip troubles in the bud.
...
The next day, Li Yu slept until noon.
A meeting, then set off for Rocky Mountain. He had a big task to accomplish!
First: Train the troops, let the younger generation understand the cruel human nature and reality.
Second: Eliminate threats, the fewer people who know where the base is, the better, especially bad people.
Third: Form a sense of crisis
He gathered Uncle Liu Jianwen, Second Uncle Li Hongda,
Brought along the younger generation including younger brother Li Hang, sister Li Yuan, cousins: Li Haoxian, Li Haoran, Li Zhengping, female cousins: Li Peizhen, Li Suxin, and Lai Dongsheng's two daughters,
and so on.
In the family, there were nearly 20 males and about 10 females over 16 years old.
A group of 15 people set out grandly.
Father Li Hongyuan and Fourth Uncle, Uncle-in-law, and others stayed behind to guard the home.
The older generation initially disagreed, especially about bringing 4-year-old Li Suxin and Aunt's 6-year-old nose-picking boy Zhang Zhixing.
But Li Yu's reasoning: "Can you protect them for a moment, but for a lifetime?"
Finally convinced them to agree to this decision.
Before leaving, Li Yu also handed a gun to Fourth Uncle and Uncle-in-law, telling them to protect the family well. When handing over the guns, Li Yu looked at them deeply, hoping they would take care!
Then they set off, taking three cars for this trip.
Li Yu and Uncle each carried a submachine gun loaded with bullets. Li Hang also insisted on having one, and Li Yu finally gave him one, telling him to be careful not to misfire.
The rest of the people carried some knives and crossbows, even 4-year-old Li Suxin had a small dagger.
Little Xuanxuan was exceptionally excited about this trip to Rocky Mountain.
Especially when she also got a small knife, she kept asking Li Yu to teach her how to use it.
From the moment she got the small knife, she had been practicing the few moves Li Yu taught her tirelessly.
(End of chapter)
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