Clap, clap, clap...
Ling Chengyan took the lead in clapping, and only then did the others come back to life, clapping vigorously. A few lively and mischievous boys even shouted, "Well said, sister-in-law! That's really well said, sister-in-law!"
Ling Chengyan turned around and saw that everyone's face was filled with smiles, though their eyes were somewhat red, with some even having a hint of tears glistening.
To enlist and bear arms is to serve the nation with the ambition of safeguarding the country, and not one would take a step back even if it meant sacrificing their lives. However, behind them are their loved ones, some of whom are married and have children. They are soldiers, but they are also sons, husbands, and fathers, each uniquely irreplaceable in their families' hearts.
They can be fearless, unafraid of sacrifice, ready to face death, but deep in their hearts, there always lingers a concern and attachment that belongs to their families.
