Tangling with the Western Commander
Chapter 412: 449: Proposal!! (1)

Chapter 412: Chapter 449: Proposal!! (1)

Times were peaceful, yet it was the martyrs who dyed the national flag red with their blood, shielding it with their flesh and bone amid the storm of bullets.

And so we have her and Lu Xiao, with her and so many others, standing here to witness this solemn moment with their own eyes.

Once upon a time, Lu Xiao was also among those who made sacrifices on the front lines.

He was a hero cultivated by the nation, protecting them.

There are many such heroes, countless in fact, and it is because of them that the people can lead better lives.

When the national flag reached its pinnacle, Wen Xian felt a sudden sharp ache at the tip of her nose, and tears slid down from the corners of her eyes.

Only at that moment did she seem to finally understand the significance of his bringing her here to see the flag-raising ceremony.

This was the motherland he protected with his life, and he hoped she could empathize with him and love it together.

The flag reached the base of the flagpole in two minutes and seven seconds.

Then, the military band played the national anthem once again, and at that moment, when people below began to sing along, one by one, they all joined in singing the anthem.

Tens of thousands of voices sang the national anthem under the fluttering flag in the biting cold wind, their sound deep and resonant.

Wen Xian saw many with moist eyes, and in the distance, a father hoisted his young child onto his shoulders, joining in with the child’s babbling song.

Lu Xiao’s voice also rose in her ear, and Wen Xian knew that no one could love more deeply than he did.

Why are our eyes often filled with tears? Because we love this land profoundly.

This land nurtured us, gave us parents, lovers, children, and close friends. It holds the memories of our beautiful times and our infinite longings for the future.

That’s why we cherish it so dearly.

And from that moment on, Wen Xian knew that her life with Lu Xiao going forward, the new journey of her life, the turning point, would also begin at this moment.

As the song ended, the flag-raising ceremony came to a close.

Yet everyone remained still, deeply immersed in the moment, many of whom had traveled to Beijing from various other cities.

But for them, a trip to Beijing wasn’t complete without witnessing the flag-raising ceremony.

This was an obsession.

Wen Xian stood there, sniffling her reddened nose.

After watching the flag-raising ceremony with Lu Xiao, her love and admiration for this man deepened even more.

Standing here, Lu Xiao was both unfortunate and fortunate.

An explosion during a mission had left his left ear deaf – that was his misfortune. However, he was fortunate because now, he had her by his side.

The Wen Xian of the past was cold and indifferent, but the Wen Xian of now would love this world all the more, for his sake.

And at this moment—

Just as Wen Xian was deeply moved internally, she suddenly felt something hard press against her hand.

She looked down instinctively and upon seeing what it was, her small frame froze in place.

“…”

Wen Xian’s eyes gradually widened, overwhelmed with surprise and disbelief, so much so that she couldn’t utter a single word.

He, he…

At that time, the calm and deep voice of Lu Xiao slowly rose in her ear:

“Wen Xian, this may be abrupt, but I returned this time specifically for this moment, to propose to you.”

Wen Xian: “…”

She looked up at him, frozen solid, even her breath caught in her throat.

Her thick, curling eyelashes trembled slightly.