Gu Nianzhi raised his head and looked at the chandelier on the beam on the roof of the auditorium, with moisture condensing in his eyes.
But she tried her best to hold her head high and not let the tears fall.
Admiral Ji finally said: "Although they do not ask for anything in return, we cannot ignore their efforts and just sit back and enjoy their contributions."
"I have informed Chairman Long and Prime Minister Bai of the achievements of these two martyrs. Their lives and deaths will be borne by our country. Their achievements will be recorded in our history and passed down through the ages."
"Their daughters will also receive our highest courtesy."
"No one will know their deeds, and we will never forget them!"
After General Ji finished speaking, the master of ceremonies loudly said: "Stand at attention! Salute! Sound of the salute!"
Gu Nianzhi counted carefully and found that twenty-one gun salutes were the highest standard.
The sound of these salutes echoed in her mind, as if a hole had been pierced in her heart. The wind blew through the hole and she could hear the echo.
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At the end of the ceremony, General Ji walked up to her, stretched out his hand, held her hand tightly, and said, "My child, don't be sad, we will take good care of you on behalf of your parents."
Gu Nianzhi nodded silently and whispered: "Thank you, General Ji, you have been very good to me."
From the time she came to Huo Shaoheng at the age of twelve to the age of nineteen, she has been growing up safely under the protection of the Chinese Imperial Military.
Without them, she thought, she might have died in the cold sea water just like her parents, right
When she was thinking this way, she actually felt dizzy in her mind, as if she saw the blue sea water overwhelming the sky and pressing towards her...
She blinked and swayed, leaning against the coffin behind her.
Admiral Ji hurriedly supported her and asked worriedly: "What's wrong? Are you feeling unwell?"
He knew everything about Gu Nianzhi running around on the beach all night last night.
In the morning, Huo Shaoheng asked for artificial rainfall to create a rainbow, and he agreed without saying a word.
Not to mention that they have the means and technology, even if they don't, he will agree to temporarily use a photo studio to set up a fake scene.
Gu Nianzhi closed his eyes, shook his head, tried to control himself, slowly stood up straight again, and said, "It's okay, I didn't sleep well yesterday."
Admiral Ji touched her head and whispered: "Go back and rest early. - People can't be resurrected after death. I'm sorry."
Gu Nianzhi lowered his head and nodded twice.
Then Chancellor Long came over.
He held Gu Nianzhi's hand with emotion and said, "Nianzhi, I really didn't expect your parents to be so great. I originally thought that I would take you in as my goddaughter, but now that I think about it, no one can replace your own father. Mother."
Gu Nianzhi raised his head and looked at Speaker Long quietly.
After last night's shock, she found that her psychology suddenly became stronger.
Although her parents are no longer in this world, their deep love gave her infinite courage and confidence.
She had a sense of belonging, knowing who she was, where she came from, and where she was going.
Unlike before, because she had no memory of before the age of twelve and did not know who her parents were, deep down in her heart, she had always been like a duckweed, not knowing where her roots were.
As a person, only by knowing where you are rooted can you grow towards the sky.
If she had heard Speaker Long say this in the past, she would have been indescribably grateful and wished she could repay them a hundredfold.
Just like Mr. Xie wanted to hold an engagement party for her to support her.
But now, she is still grateful for their kindness, but she no longer needs these people to support her.
Her greatest confidence is her own parents, and even more so herself.
Gu Nianzhi nodded to Speaker Long and said, "President Long, you are my boss. I hope you will take more care of me at work in the future."
Speaker Long patted her on the shoulder, "I snatched you from Lao Ji, so of course I have to take good care of you. Anyone who can't get along with you can't get along with me, Old Long."
Gu Nianzhi nodded calmly and shook hands with Prime Minister Bai who came forward.
Among the four big guys, Gu Nianzhi was only not very familiar with Prime Minister Bai.
So the two of them did not exchange pleasantries.
Prime Minister Bai nodded towards her and said, "My condolences."
Gu Nianzhi also nodded in return.
The last person to come up was Mr. Xie.
He said very carefully: "Thinking of this, please express my condolences. Your parents are great, and I am proud of them."
Gu Nianzhi bowed slightly to express his gratitude.
Mr. Xie added: "... I'm sorry about the engagement banquet. I have already told them that it was our fault and the etiquette was not thorough. I have asked them to pack up and leave."
This is probably the result of He Zhichu's communication with Mr. Xie.
Gu Nianzhi said calmly: "Don't blame them, you are too polite." After a pause, she added: "What a coincidence. I have to hold funerals for my parents next, so I can't go to the engagement party."
As soon as Mr. Xie learned about Gu Xiangwen and his wife, he knew that Gu Nianzhi would not come to the engagement banquet.
Not to mention the unhappiness caused by changing the time before, let's just say that as children, their parents have just been buried and it is impossible to come out immediately to hold a happy event.
Mr. Xie nodded understandingly, "It doesn't matter, it doesn't matter. Since you and Shao Heng have something to do, cancel this engagement party. When you get married next year, remember to give me an invitation, and I will never come back drunk!" "
Gu Nianzhi agreed, "Definitely, definitely."
The big guys shook hands with her one by one, and then went out from the door of the auditorium.
They were all important people with many things to do, so it was rare for them to be able to spare a day and night to attend her parents' funeral ceremony.
The honor guard also left, the crowd gradually dispersed, and the packed auditorium soon became empty.
But Huo Shaoheng, Song Jinning, Chen Chen, Yin Shixiong and Xiao Ye were still with her.
Huo Shaoheng came over, put a hand on Gu Nianzhi's shoulder, and said, "Do you want to pay homage to your parents' remains?"
Gu Nianzhi came back to his senses and remembered what Huo Shaoheng and his father's holographic virtual portrait had said, and his heart moved.
"... If the submarine was filled with nitrogen, then their bodies should be well preserved, right?"
Huo Shaoheng nodded, took a step forward, and pressed a button on the coffin.
The lid of the coffin parted halfway, revealing the transparent inner coffin.
The faces of Gu Xiangwen and his wife were clearly revealed in front of them.
Gu Nianzhi suddenly covered his mouth with his hand and swallowed a sob.
These two figures, even with their eyes closed, were as lifelike as when they were alive.
Gu Nianzhi looked at their faces blankly and slowly knelt down.
Huo Shaoheng also knelt down after her.
Song Jinning wiped away tears beside him.
Yin Shixiong and Xiao Ye lowered their heads, not daring to look at such a scene.
Display took off his round glasses and wiped them, feeling very uncomfortable.
Gu Nianzhi kowtowed three times to his parents, and Huo Shaoheng finally closed the coffin.
"Nianzhi, where do you want to bury your parents?" Huo Shaoheng helped her stand up. "With their status, they can be buried in the National Martyrs Cemetery in the Imperial Capital."
Gu Nianzhi originally wanted to bury his parents back in his grandfather Gu Haoze's hometown, but then he thought about it. Both his father and mother were born and raised abroad, and even the land of China was only set foot in China after their deaths.
What’s the point of being buried back home
Moreover, his father said that he spent the rest of his life avoiding the pursuit of the Japanese right wing. What he wanted most was a safe and peaceful life, right
No need to worry about being discovered every day...
So it is better to be buried in the National Cemetery of the Martyrs, where no one will disturb them, and no one dares to disturb them.
The state will provide them with the greatest protection and final peace of mind.
Gu Nianzhi nodded, "Bury them in the National Martyrs Cemetery. It will be easier for us to pay homage to them in the future."
Huo Shaoheng thought the same way, "Okay, then let's bury him in the National Martyrs Cemetery."
After deciding where the two martyrs would be buried, everyone got busy.
Huo Shaoheng handed over this task to Yin Shixiong and asked him to transport the coffin back to the imperial capital.
At the same time, Gu Xiangwen's submarine must be dealt with.
"Your father's last words said that everything he owned belonged to you. Including this submarine." Huo Shaoheng turned on his phone and showed Gu Nianzhi the video they had taken about the submarine.
Gu Nianzhi was deeply moved when he saw the fluorescent words "Cereus I" appearing on the top of the submarine.
In her father's heart, her place is everywhere.
She will no longer belittle herself and feel that she is an orphan without parents and always lacks confidence in front of others.
Her parents' love gave her the confidence to settle down and live a successful life.
She took the phone from Huo Shaoheng and rubbed "Cereus I" on the display with her fingers. An idea seemed to flash in her mind, as if she saw something, and said: "Cereus I? I wonder if there is Cereus II..."
Huo Shaoheng: "..."
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This is the third update today: Chapter 1403 "Her Location is Everywhere".
Third update today, reminding everyone of your monthly tickets and recommended tickets~~~
Good night, folks!
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