Chapter 109: Do you think we soldiers are easy to bully?
"Thirty dollars! I'll pack it up for you if you want!" said the vendor with a smile.

"Thirty dollars?! You might as well just rob someone!" a soldier couldn't help but shout out.

The prices of things at that time were unbelievably low.

Even if there is a flood now, it can't be so outrageously expensive!
"Hey! You're a soldier, why are you so rude?"

The vendor retorted with a straight face: "There are floods all over the country now, so how can the price of vegetables not go up? I'm selling them to you for 30 yuan each, which is already very affordable! If you don't want them, there are many people lining up to buy them!"

Another student also said sullenly, "Boss, don't think we know nothing! Even if there was a flood, the price shouldn't have gone up so much, right? You're obviously trying to make money from us!"

"Comrade, please be careful with your words! You will be held legally responsible if you speak carelessly!"

The vendor's face became even uglier: "Anyway, this is the price of my stuff! If you don't want to buy it, please feel free! I'm telling you, I'm the only one in this market that sells winter melons!"

"Why are you still talking so much? Do you think we soldiers are easy to bully?"

When the students heard this, they became furious.

"Boss, you're going too far, aren't you?"

At this time, the people around could not stand it anymore and criticized the vendors: "These military comrades have been fighting floods in our city for half a month! Thanks to them, our entire city was able to resist the flood! Do you know how much they have suffered to protect ordinary people like us?"

"It would be fine if you didn't offer a discount, but why did you raise the price so high? Where is your conscience?"

Other citizens also joined in blaming the vendor.

The vendor sneered: "Flood relief is the job of the soldiers! Why should I be grateful to them? Don't they get paid? Don't I also pay taxes?"

"Here, no matter if you're a soldier or something, it's 30 yuan each. If you want to buy, pay. If you don't want to buy, leave! Don't delay my business!"

"As for those of you who have a conscience, if you feel sorry for them, just buy them for them!"

After hearing this, the citizens became even more angry and immediately started arguing with the vendor.

Zhang Chuan discovered that the eyes of the students around him dimmed, filled with grievance and unwillingness.

They worked hard for half a month, but in the eyes of some people, they were just being sentimental!
They did not regret joining the army, but regretted saving those fellow villagers.

Instead, I feel endless injustice and unwillingness!

They don't expect others to be grateful to them, but at least, don't deny their efforts!
Zhang Chuan also felt unhappy.

Although people who think like the hawker are not common in China, there are indeed quite a few.

In their eyes, soldiers are born to serve the country and the people!

Of course, this view is essentially correct.

They agree with this as well.

But when the other party says it directly, it is inevitable to feel uncomfortable.

It is their honor to serve the country and the people, but in the eyes of some people, soldiers are like nannies and bodyguards at home!

It seems that the little tax they pay can support millions of troops!
How much did soldiers earn in those days?
Conscripts only make a few dozen dollars a month!
An officer only gets about a hundred bucks!

And what are they doing with their meager wages?
In normal times, they have to train hard, enhance their abilities, and guard the motherland's borders!
When the flood comes, they are the first to bear the brunt, using their flesh and blood to block the flood and protect the safety of the people!

When a fire breaks out, they block the flames with their own bodies and use their small bodies to protect the people in their arms!

When an earthquake struck, they dug with their bare hands to rescue people buried under the rubble!

When the war broke out, they rushed to the front line with guns, built the Great Wall with their flesh and blood, and vowed to defend the peace in the rear and the integrity of the country to the death!

It can be said that in China, no matter what kind of disaster it is, soldiers are always the first to rush to the front and use their bodies to block the danger!
We came here in a hurry, all for the people's peace of mind!
He left without a sound, for fear of causing worries to the people!

If joining the army is just for money, who would be willing to take risks to fight floods, brave seas of fire, or go to the battlefield?

In this world, with hard work, why worry about not finding a job with a higher salary? They could have just done their duty, but how heavy is the burden on the shoulders of soldiers?
Looking around the world, which country's soldiers are as capable of shouldering such heavy responsibilities as the Chinese people?

Look at those European and American countries. When natural disasters strike, can they stand up to protect their people?
If you cut their salaries or delay payment, will they still be willing to fight for their country?
I’m afraid that not only will they refuse to comply, but they will also go to court and claim compensation for losses!
In this world, only Chinese soldiers are willing to do such "stupid" things!

And sometimes, after doing all this, I still don’t get any understanding.
I think this is a soldier's duty and it is only natural!
The world is fickle and people’s hearts are unpredictable!

Therefore, in China, those who are willing to join the army are all "fools"!
However, there are millions of "fools" in China!

Zhang Chuan is one of them.

He is willing to be a "fool" and enjoys being "foolish"!
Because this "foolishness" is glory,

It's an admirable responsibility!

As long as you have no regrets towards your country and your people, that is enough!

I am willing to give silently without asking for anything in return.
I only hope that the country will be peaceful and the people will be safe, and the world will be at peace!
This is the dream of every soldier!
"Let's go."

Zhang Chuan pulled the three angry companions and said, "Don't waste time here. Buy the ingredients and go back early. The brothers are waiting for dinner."

Upon hearing this, the three of them snorted coldly at the peddler and left with Zhang Chuan.

They went around other stalls to buy the remaining ingredients, and then reunited with the kitchen team.

"Eh? What's wrong with you guys? Why do you look so unhappy?"

The head cook looked puzzled.

Zhang Chuan and the other three were speechless.

There is no need to say more about this matter.

Night falls in the camp. Suddenly, the silence is broken by the sound of an alarm. It is a level one emergency assembly!
"Everyone assemble! Quick! Quick! Quick!"

“Another flood?”

The students' faces suddenly changed. They quickly stood up, put on their clothes and hats, and rushed out of the tent.

After the team was ready, the company commander Wang Zhan said with a serious expression, "Listen, comrades. We received an order an hour ago to immediately go to the neighboring province H to fight the flood with our local colleagues!"

"The water levels of major rivers and reservoirs there are critical, dams have collapsed in many places, and floods are raging! Hundreds of villages have been submerged!"

"If it cannot be effectively blocked, the entire province may face an unprecedented disaster with disastrous consequences!"

"Troops from neighboring provinces have been fully mobilized and will immediately head to Province H to fight the floods on the front line!"

"Comrades! This is a battle without gunpowder smoke! It concerns the lives of millions! We must go all out and build a safety line for the people with our flesh and blood! Do you have confidence?"

"Have!"

"Have!"

"Have!"

The response of the seven companies with hundreds of men was like thunder!
Every face, every pair of eyes, reveals determination!

"Good! I firmly believe that everyone in the Seventh Company can accomplish the mission brilliantly! Live up to the motherland, the people, and the expectations of our alma mater!"

"Now, everyone go back and pack your equipment. Gather in the car within ten minutes and rush to Province H overnight!"

"Yes!"

After the disbandment, the platoons moved quickly.

Soon, another truck arrived, and Zhang Chuan led four rows of team members to get on the truck quickly.

(End of this chapter)