Back to the 60s: The Struggle Career of a Charmed Wife

Seeing their expressions, Cheng Baoguo immediately burst into a cheerful smile.

"Don’t underestimate my mother. She fought against the Japanese invaders when she was young and even served as a female spy. My father was also a veteran. They both walked over 8,000 miles in the Long March, traversing snowy mountains and prairies, facing life and death situations. When the country was established, they were both old and sick and naturally retired. They stayed in their hometown and didn’t want to burden the country. They only said they were retired veterans and revealed nothing more."

Cheng Baoguo sighed, "The situation in our hometown was dire and many people died of starvation. My parents came to find me with the last bit of their food, hoping I could help. However, they overestimated their physical strength and gave their food to a starving child halfway through their journey. This act of kindness fortunately led them to Comrade Qingxue, who saved them from starving to death."

Lu Jiang and Feng Qingxue were moved to silence when they heard that, they never expected Cheng’s mother to have such a past.

Sharing one’s last meal with a stranger was an act of kindness Feng Qingxue thought she could never do in a million years. She deeply admired the nobility of the couple.

"I am grateful that I decided to help them," Feng Qingxue said. "Although when I helped them I had no ulterior motives, I just wanted to save lives. However, now recalling the incident, I am particularly grateful that I was able to help two heroes."

Heroes who defended their home and country, heroes who sacrificed for others, heroes will always be heroes regardless of their age.

After hearing what Feng Qingxue said, Cheng Baoguo laughed again. His cheeks bore two deep dimples when he laughed, making him look less imposing. "Thank you, Comrade Qingxue for your kind words. I am certain that they would be very pleased to hear this."