This year has been the most tumultuous since the founding of the nation, no less than the sky collapsing and the earth cracking.
Even before the New Year arrived, bad news came first.
Lu Jiang was in the Capital at that time. For the next two or three months, Feng Qingxue didn't see him at all. Occasionally, she could hear his weary voice over the phone, only to have the call end after a few short exchanges.
Feng Qingxue knew that some things could be salvaged, while others couldn't. She could only hold down the fort and comfort the family.
For the family and the country, Lu Jiang forged ahead with determination and without looking back.
Most of the news for the Wanglou Brigade came from the radio and newspapers. More detailed parts were brought by Zhao Anbang to Old Man Lu and Zhou Fengchun, one by one, without giving people time to react.
