Episode 3 recap: Ye Lan joined the exploration team, and the opening ceremony of the Chengdu-Chongqing Railway proceeded as scheduled.
Zhang Biao and others were tightly confined. At this point, Zhang Biao deeply regretted his actions towards his two brothers. However, since they were already in this situation, he sternly reprimanded his brothers, telling them not to be wordy. At that moment, Luo Xiang Qian and Wu Qiang were pleading on behalf of Zhang Biao and the others with Commander Ma. Upon seeing Luo Xiang Qian's wound starting to bleed again, Commander Ma couldn't help but feel both anger and distress.
Luo Xiang Qian asked the commander not to punish Zhang Biao and the others because uprisings like theirs were widespread in Sichuan. If properly guided and treated, they would definitely educate and inspire a large number of soldiers to participate in the construction of the Chengdu-Chongqing Railway. Moreover, the construction of the railway was about to begin, and manpower was needed.
Wu Qiang quickly chimed in, agreeing with Luo Xiang Qian's words. Seeing the two of them speaking in unison, Commander Ma understood their intentions. He agreed to their request, and Luo Xiang Qian and Wu Qiang finally felt relieved and smiled.
Soldiers brought noodles for Zhang Biao and his brothers. When Zhang Biao's brothers saw the noodles, they burst into tears, thinking it was their last meal before execution. Zhang Biao ordered them to stop crying and eat the noodles, saying it was better than going hungry on the road. At that moment, Wu Qiang came in and saw them crying and eating noodles. He realized they had misunderstood and announced the decision from higher authorities not to punish them.
Upon hearing this, they could hardly believe their ears. They felt guilty and excited at the same time. Tian Jian realized that the previous survey report left by the Nationalist Government was not detailed enough, and considering the significant changes in the geological landscape over time, careful and on-site exploration was necessary to obtain firsthand information. Ye Lan immediately expressed her willingness to join the exploration team. Professor Tian Jian hesitated a bit since field exploration conditions were harsh, and no girls had ever participated before. However, Ye Lan was determined and stated that it was a new society where men and women were equal, and she would definitely overcome difficulties.
Zhao Guoliang strongly supported Tian Jian's decision but was concerned about his health. Tian Jian assured him that he was in excellent physical condition and had no problems at all.
Sha Menghai brought his nephew, Sha Kai, to meet Zhao Guoliang. Zhao Guoliang originally wanted Sha Kai to join the exploration team to take care of Ye Lan, but Sha Menghai stated that organizing technical files was also important, and Sha Kai needed to stay by his side.
Sha Kai tried to persuade Ye Lan not to join the exploration team, but Ye Lan was disappointed that he couldn't accompany her. In preparation, Ye Lan deliberately went to a barber shop to cut off her beloved long braid. When she returned home, her mother learned that she wanted to join the exploration team and strongly objected. She even wanted to find Tian Jian and question him. Ye Lan showed her mother a letter that Professor Tian Jian had given her. After opening it, Ye Lan's mother discovered that it was a letter her late husband had written to Tian Jian. Her husband had died in the wilderness during an exploration project. That was why Ye Lan's mother vehemently opposed Ye Lan's decision. However, her husband clearly expressed in the letter that he hoped their daughter would carry on his aspirations. Ye Lan's mother could only agree reluctantly.
After the preparations, the exploration team set off. Ye Lan's mother, Zhao Guoliang, and others came to see them off. Sha Kai held the items prepared for Ye Lan and watched her get on the car from a distance without calling her back. As the highest military and political leader in Sichuan, Deng Xiaoping and Liu Bocheng were deeply concerned about the progress of the Chengdu-Chongqing Railway. The construction of over 500 kilometers of railway was not an easy task, but they understood that it was a great project that would benefit future generations, and it had to be carried out flawlessly.
Zhao Guoliang and his assistant Wang Xinmin came to report to the two leaders. The preliminary preparations for the Chengdu-Chongqing Railway had been completed, and the groundbreaking ceremony was about to take place. They wanted the two leaders to attend and deliver speeches. Deng Xiaoping and Liu Bocheng immediately agreed to participate. Luo Xiang Qian was in the hospital for rehabilitation exercises, and a soldier named Xiao Li came to prevent him from being impatient. Luo Xiang Qian was puzzled that none of his comrades had visited him in the hospital these past few days.
Xiao Li told him that everyone was preparing for the groundbreaking ceremony of the railway construction. Upon hearing this, Luo Xiang Qian couldn't sit still. How could such a significant event proceed without him? He ordered Xiao Li to help him escape from the hospital, and before the leaders arrived, he managed to find his own platoon. Zhang Biao saw him and complained that his actions would jeopardize the entire platoon. Defiantly, Luo Xiang Qian stated that he would be at the forefront, even if he had to crawl.
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