novelaction Chapter 437 I Don't Want to Climb the Path of Advancement by Stepping on His Corpse
Chapter 437 I Don't Want to Climb the Path of Advancement by Stepping on His Corpse
Chief Lu wanted to say something more, but seeing Tian Guangzhi's expression...
There are many things I can't say at once.
Although Chief Lu also had regrets about Tian Guangwen's death, he was able to accept it.
After all, he was someone who made a serious mistake, even if he hadn't participated in this mission, even if he was lucky enough to survive to the trial.
But so what?
Some people are already dead the moment they make a mistake; there's no chance of redemption whatsoever.
From the moment Tian Guangwen betrayed his country and became an enemy agent, his death was inevitable.
In fact, Chief Lu felt that Tian Guangwen's final action had made amends for much of his sins.
To put it bluntly, Tian Guangwen's death was ultimately a fitting end.
However, it is clear that Tian Guangzhi does not think so.
Although Chief Lu tried his best to suppress his expression, Tian Guangzhi still saw quite a bit of what he was saying.
Tian Guangzhi had been following Chief Lu for quite some time, so he naturally knew what Chief Lu was thinking.
He stood opposite Chief Lu at his desk and smiled.
"From the moment I put on this military uniform, I, Tian Guangzhi, have always prioritized the interests of the motherland."
"Since I joined the army, I have never been ashamed of the uniform I wear, nor have I been ashamed of my conscience."
"But I cannot step on my brother's corpse to continue my path of protecting my country."
"I, Tian Guangzhi, voluntarily retire from the army." With that, Tian Guangzhi gave Commander Lu another military salute.
Before Chief Lu could say anything, there was a knock on the door.
"Report!" a familiar voice came through.
Hearing the voice, one knew it was Zhou Qishan.
Commander Lu called out, "Come in." The door was then pushed open.
Zhou Qishan walked in and saw that Tian Guangzhi was indeed there.
In the past two days, Zhou Qishan and Gu Nan had been chatting and had speculated that Tian Guangzhi might not stay in the army after returning this time.
Gu Nan's idea was that the sky's the limit, and someone as smart as Tian Guangzhi could go to many places even if he wasn't in the military.
Gu Nan is willing to respect Tian Guangzhi's choice.
However, Zhou Qishan did not think so. He felt that everything Tian Guangzhi showed seemed tailor-made for the army.
Such an outstanding person should stay in the military so that he can continue to contribute to the country.
Regardless of the circumstances, Zhou Qishan was unwilling to let Tian Guangzhi leave the army.
Zhou Qishan felt that letting Tian Guangzhi leave the army would be a loss for both Tian Guangzhi and the country.
So when Zhou Qishan received the news that Tian Guangzhi had returned and was in Chief Lu's office, he rushed over in a hurry.
The goal was to stop Tian Guangzhi before Chief Lu approved his discharge from the army.
Change his mind.
When Tian Guangzhi saw Zhou Qishan arrive, he gave him a smile, though it seemed somewhat unnatural.
Zhou Qishan first nodded to Chief Lu, then looked at Tian Guangzhi and spoke in a deep voice.
"We're all family here, so I'll be frank."
"Are you leaving the army this time, or staying?" Zhou Qishan asked Tian Guangzhi, standing not far away.
Tian Guangzhi smiled and said, "I'm here to apply for discharge from the military."
Upon hearing this, Zhou Qishan took two steps forward and grabbed Tian Guangzhi by the collar.
A fist the size of a sandbag landed squarely on Tian Guangzhi's cheek.
"Are you sure?" Zhou Qishan didn't let go, but kept gripping Tian Guangzhi's collar.
"Confirmed." Tian Guangzhi could taste some blood in his mouth and thought to himself, "This bastard actually went to such lengths."
"Do you even realize that now that you're discharged from the army, your brother Tian Guangwen's death is essentially meaningless?" Zhou Qishan said furiously.
In Zhou Qishan's view, Tian Guangwen sacrificed his life to protect his brother's future in the army, but his brother did not appreciate his efforts.
Then Tian Guangwen died in vain.
“His death was deserved; it was his way of atoneing for the sins he committed,” Tian Guangzhi said, licking the blood off his teeth.
Zhou Qishan wanted to punch Tian Guangzhi again to wake him up.
Then there was another knock on the door.
A voice rang out from outside, "Report!"
"Come in!" Chief Lu rubbed his forehead and told the people outside to come in.
Because of this voice, Chief Lu recognized it as Gu Nan's voice.
Gu Nan pushed the door open and saw Zhou Qishan grabbing Tian Guangzhi by the collar and raising his other hand high.
Gu Nan, who had just entered, first nodded to Chief Lu, and then went to Zhou Qishan's side and asked him to release Tian Guangzhi.
“He’s retiring from the army,” Zhou Qishan said to Gu Nan, turning his head to the side.
Gu Nan gave Tian Guangzhi a deep look, then patted Zhou Qishan's hand.
"I can guess," Gu Nan said in a low voice.
Zhou Qishan released his grip on Tian Guangzhi's collar.
"After knowing you for so long, I only have one thing to say to you: your discharge from the military now is a waste of your brother's good intentions."
"He was prepared to die to carry out that mission, just to get you out of trouble."
"He doesn't want his situation to affect your future."
"As he was dying, he kept saying that he was sorry to you and didn't want to drag you down with him."
"Now that you're retired from the military, can he rest in peace?" Zhou Qishan said with exasperation.
After his collar was loosened, Tian Guangzhi patted his collar with his hand.
Although the neckline was still wrinkled.
“I know my brother better than any of you,” Tian Guangzhi said slowly.
Then his gaze drifted off, and he turned his head to look out the window.
The sky was very blue at that moment, with few clouds.
In the distance, the branches and leaves are lush, and the sounds of insects chirping and birds singing can be heard from time to time.
Outside the training ground, the shouts of new recruits during training can still be heard occasionally.
Each sound was powerful and resonant.
Each dish is filled with the passion to defend one's homeland.
"Perhaps, if he hadn't done so much for me, I really would have wanted to stay."
"But I can't, I can't step over his corpse and keep moving forward."
“I feel that every step I took in the army, every footprint I left behind, was stained with his blood,” Tian Guangzhi murmured, staring blankly out the window.
Gu Nan was able to understand Tian Guangzhi's choice from the moment he learned what Tian Guangwen had done for Tian Guangzhi in the end.
Gu Nan knew that Tian Guangzhi would no longer stay in the army.
Every day in the military will be a day in which Hirofumi Arita is present.
Only by leaving this place can he let go of everything and start anew.
Although it was a pity that Tian Guangzhi left the army, they were all good brothers. Gu Nan wanted to see him live a free and easy life for the rest of his days.
Thinking this, Gu Nan walked over to Zhou Qishan and patted him on the shoulder.