On July 15, after the sea confronted to finish, two weeks. 7月15日,海上对峙结束后两周。 Medellin returned to Texas, there, he received in the past few years warmest welcome. 麦德林回到了德克萨斯州,在那里,他受到了近几年来最热烈的欢迎。 People are singing his deeds, inviting him to attend the program of television station, in the newspaper blotted out the sky is he drives the news that the fighter aircraft and enemy displayed their wisdom and bravery, even regarded own look to change including own fiancee. 人们传唱着他的事迹,邀请他参加电视台的节目,报纸上铺天盖地都是他驾驶战机与敌人斗智斗勇的新闻,甚至连自己的未婚妻看待自己的眼神都发生了变化。 Before he leaves, the look of fiancee admires probably, but now, what are more is...... the respect? 在他离开之前,未婚妻的眼神大概是爱慕,而现在,更多的是……崇敬？ Oneself as if really became the hero. 自己似乎真的成为英雄了。 A hero of crash. 一个坠机的英雄。 Medellin sits in own courtyard, the sunlight is blazing, in his hand is holding appreciatively a Air Force Cross. 麦德林坐在自己家的院子里,阳光炽烈,他的手里把玩着一枚空军十字勋章。 This is a rare medal, but this did not finish, issues to his highest honor, by the commander-in-chief being awarded the Medal of Honor, already on road. 这是一枚罕见的勋章,但这还不是结束,颁发给他的最高荣誉,由最高统帅授予的荣誉勋章,已经在路上了。 He is stroking this medal that is flashing the light, exudes unexplained taste at heart. 他抚摸着这枚闪着光的勋章,心里泛起一阵说不清道不明的滋味。 He will be very excited for himself. 他本来为自己会很兴奋的。 Even if not excited, should feel that proud, felt satisfies and feels recompenses to hope. One second remembers s://vip 哪怕不是兴奋,也应该会感到自豪、感到满足、感到得偿所愿。一秒记住s://vip But, no. 可是,都没有。 Void, worried, even fear. 只有空虚,担忧,甚至还有恐惧。 When does this army from start to change? 这支军队是从什么时候开始发生变化的？ From starts, played with by the enemy like oneself in the stock palm, even in the enemy side not with the aid of the pilot who any modern weapon was compelled the abandoned machine parachuting, became the war hero? 从什么时候开始,像自己这样被敌人玩弄于股掌之中、甚至在敌方没有借助任何现代武器就被逼得弃机跳伞的飞行员,也成为战斗英雄了？ Medellin cannot find out the answer. 麦德林想不出答案。 He deeply sighs, the gate opens, fiancee Katherine walked, the squatting down body, touches his face to say gently: 他深深叹了一口气,身后的门打开,未婚妻凯瑟琳走了出来,轻轻蹲下身子,抚摸着他的脸说道: „Has a look at your expression, small pitiful, how was this?” “看看你的表情,小可怜,这是怎么了？” Medellin shakes the head, replied: 麦德林摇摇头,回答道: „It‘s nothing, I thought at the worst is not quite comfortable.” “没什么大不了的,我只是觉得不太舒服罢了。” „It is not quite comfortable? By sun-scald? You should not lie down here, the present sunlight was too intense.” “不太舒服？是被晒伤了吗？你不应该躺在这里,现在的阳光太强烈了。” „It is not this reason.” “不是这个原因。” Medellin shakes the head, has not continued to reply. 麦德林摇了摇头,没有继续回答。 Katherine is impossible to understand that own worry, but oneself are impossible to violate the confidentiality agreement to tell him. 凯瑟琳不可能明白自己的担忧,而自己也不可能违反保密协议告诉他。 ---- Even if or does not have the confidentiality agreement, oneself are impossible to tell her. ----或者说,哪怕没有保密协议,自己也不可能告诉她。 Is a false war hero, is a real coward? 做一个虚假的战斗英雄,还是做一个真实的懦夫？ This is an obvious choice. 这是一个显而易见的选择。 Stopped a moment later, he says: 停顿了片刻之后,他开口说道: „Today's interview arrangement after one hour, I hopes when the time comes you participate with me together, Ok?” “今天的采访安排在一个小时之后,到时候我希望你跟我一起去参加,可以吗？” On Katherine's face reveals the exciting expression, she nods layer on layer/heavily, replied: 凯瑟琳的脸上流露出兴奋的表情,她重重点了点头,回答道: „So long as you think!” “只要你想！” „I think certainly, because my merit also has your half .......” “我当然想,因为我的功劳也有你的一半…….” Medellin embraces the bosom Katherine, deeply kissed her forehead, may waits for him to grasp the opposite party time, on his face reappeared the indifferent and vacant expression. 麦德林把凯瑟琳揽进怀里,深深地亲吻了她的额头,可等他抱住对方的时候,他的脸上又重新出现了冷漠而茫然的表情。 ...... …… 11 : 00 am, Medellin and Katherine appeared at interview on time, they are walking arm in arm on sofa that sat in the telecast hall, probably a pair of jade person. 上午11点,麦德林和凯瑟琳准时出现在了采访现场,他们依偎着坐在演播厅的沙发上,像是一对璧人。 The host first introduced the deeds of Medellin, opens the mouth to ask later: 主持人先是介绍了麦德林的事迹,随后开口问道: „Captain, I heard, you once drove back the opposite party three fighter aircraft in the fight with opposite party by one's effort, can tell us, how is this achieves?” “上尉,我听说,你在与对方的战斗中曾经以一己之力逼退了对方三架战机,能不能告诉我们,这是怎么做到的？” „I meant, oh, a pair three! This is not dozens years ago, everyone's airplane is very advanced, right? Has such operation almost not probably turned?” “我是说,哇哦,一对三！这已经不是几十年前了,大家的飞机都很先进,对吧？这样的操作几乎已经变成不可能了吧？” Hears the issue of host, Medellin coughs, replied: 听到主持人的问题,麦德林咳嗽一声,回答道: „In fact, she is very good, the work is good ---- I refer to my f-35 c fighter aircraft.” “事实上,她还是很棒的,活儿非常好----我指的是我的f-35c战机。” „You know, I have risked one's life together many with her was inferior, we underwent many tribulations together, therefore also had the tacit understanding.” “你知道,我已经跟她一起出生入死很多次了,我们共同经历了许多磨难,于是也有了默契。” „Therefore, when facing the enemy, we coordinates very well.” “所以,在面对敌人的时候,我们配合得很好。” „ This time is only three, next I again with she rushes to the clouds time together the time, even if 10 enemy airplanes, “这次只是三架而已,下一次我再跟她一起冲上云霄的时候,哪怕是十架敌机, I will not dread. ” In the words of Medellin was full of the pun, the host nods satisfied. 我也不会畏惧。”麦德林的话里充满了双关语,主持人满意地点了点头。 He did not care how the opposite party drives back the enemy, he only cared that opposite party's reply can work up the mood of audience. 他才不关心对方到底是怎么逼退敌人的,他只关心对方的回答能不能调动起观众的情绪。 But obviously , Medellin does in this regard very well. 而显然,在这一点上,麦德林做得很好。 After exuding classical Caucasian laughter, the host continues to ask: 在发出一阵经典的白人笑声之后,主持人继续问道: „You had won a cross medal right? Later perhaps also has other reward, the Texas official will also dispense the bonus to you, how to use regarding the future bonus, what do you have to plan?” “你已经获得了一枚十字勋章了对吧？之后也许还有别的奖励,德州官方也会给你发放奖金,对于未来奖金怎么使用,你有什么打算呢？” Medellin pretends to think deeply about the moment, then replied: 麦德林假装思索片刻,然后回答道: „I will auction the medal.” “我会把勋章拍卖掉。” „Auction?” “拍卖？” This time, manages surprised on face not to fake. 这一次,主持人脸上的惊讶并非作伪。 „Yes, I will auction, then obtaining the fund donates the retired soldier to show loving care for the association. You know, we have many allies deeply by suffering of ptsd, I think, although I do not have too many energy ---- Because I must continue to serve, but I can help them in this way.” “是的,我会拍卖掉,然后把获得的资金捐给退伍军人关怀协会。你知道,我们有很多战友深受ptsd的折磨,我想,我虽然没有太多的精力----因为我还要继续服役,但我可以通过这种方式来帮助他们。” „A true patriot!” “一个真正的爱国者！” The host takes the lead to applaud, on the face reveals the affected facial expression, later, he continues to ask: 主持人带头鼓起了掌,脸上流露出感动的神情,随后,他又继续问道: „Then yourself? What is your own plan?” “那么你自己呢？你自己的打算是什么？” „Well, I, I will hold a grand wedding with Katherine, we will overhaul our house, digs a swimming pool, changes a new car. You know, I stop Chevrolet outside telecast hall already somewhat old not like appearance.” “well,我嘛,我会跟凯瑟琳举办一个盛大的婚礼,我们会翻修自己的房子,挖一个游泳池,换一辆新车。你知道,我停在演播厅外面的雪佛兰已经有些旧的不像样子了。” „Ha, I think that Chevrolet should directly deliver you a new car! Moreover, can perhaps you conduct a round-the-world trip?” “哈哈哈哈哈,我想雪佛兰应该直接送你一辆新车！另外,也许你们可以进行一次环球旅行？” „That was the later matter, currently speaking words, I must continue for the air force service probably ---- Till we conquer the sky thoroughly.” “那是以后的事情了,就目前来说的话,我大概还要继续为空军服役----直到我们彻底征服天空为止。” In the telecast hall breaks out the warm applause, Medellin and Katherine smile, all perform in do not call the turn. 演播厅里响起热烈的掌声,麦德林与凯瑟琳相视一笑,一切尽在不言中。 ....... ……. When the ugly country hypes the hero Medellin, his superior treatments, help him take the life winner path, another side, soars does not seem to obtain any gives favored treatment ---- Except for an enough three months of vacation. 在丑国将麦德林炒作成英雄、给他各种优越的待遇、帮助他走上人生赢家道路的时候,另一边,高飞似乎没有获得任何优待----除了足足三个月的假期。 He brought back oneself personal letter from the hand of political commissar, tore into shreds it on the train of going home, then sprinkled it in the creek of hometown, then arrived at the language of flowers flower shop to bring on oneself the fresh flower, buy between -meal snack, buy the manure of special flower growing to Fulai Supermarket to the flower-and-bird market. 他从政委的手里取回了自己的亲笔信,在回家的火车上撕碎了它,然后把它洒在了家乡的小河里,然后又到花语花店亲自取了鲜花、到福来超市买了零食、到花鸟市场买了专门养花的肥料。 After completing all these, he goes home. 做完这一切后,他回到了家。 Wife Liu Yiran has made the meal to wait for him at home, parents of both sides have also gathered in one, soars the proficient time, the harmony happiness on the sofa are chatting. 妻子刘怡然已经做好了饭菜在家里等他,双方的父母也已经聚在了一起,高飞到家的时候,他们正在沙发上其乐融融地聊着天。 Sees to soar, on everyone's face reveals the pleasantly surprised look, their approach inquired after the well being, a while said that the meals on aircraft carrier was good to raise fat, a while also said that the sea breeze salinity too big face was rough, but finally, everyone drew a common conclusion: 见到高飞回来,所有人的脸上都流露出惊喜的神色,他们迎上来嘘寒问暖,一会儿说航母上的伙食好养胖了,一会儿又说海风盐分太大脸都粗糙了,但最终,大家还是得出了一个共同的结论: Comes back well. 回来就好。 On the dining table, the father-in-law of soaring gave him personally but actually full one glass of liquor, then opened the mouth to ask: 在饭桌上,高飞的岳父给他亲手倒了满满一杯酒,然后开口问道: „Heard what you this time open in the sea is J-20? What kind of, gets rid of several ugly country devils?” “听说你这次在海上开的是歼二十？怎么样,干掉几个丑国鬼子？” Soars to smile, replied: 高飞笑了笑,回答道: „Anything! The father, this may speak irresponsibly outmoded, our that is the peace resistance, does not have any gets rid of.” “啥啊！爸,这可不兴乱说,我们那都是和平对抗,没有什么干掉不干掉的。” „Right? How I heard that they do have the airplane to crash into the sea? Isn't you do?” “是吗？那我怎么听说他们有飞机坠海呢？不是你干的？” „Isn't.” “不是不是。” Soars shaking the head to reply. 高飞摇头回答道。 On father-in-law's face shows a disappointed look, but in an instant, becomes jumps for joy suddenly. 岳父的脸上露出一丝失望的神色,但转眼间,突然又变得雀跃起来。 „, I understood, you cannot say! Hi, you look at my mouth, cannot provide lodging, anything must ask., Drinks!” “哦,我懂了,你不能说！嗨,你看我这嘴,就是管不住,什么都要问。来来来,喝酒喝酒！” Soars to carry the wine glass to toss down, gives the father-in-law „day know knew you to know me to know” the expression. 高飞端起酒杯一饮而尽,给了岳父一个“天知地知你知我知”的表情。 One cup drinks up, the father also gave him to get up the liquor but actually, but his issue must meet the rusticity to be many. 一杯喝完,父亲也给他倒上了酒,但他的问题就要接地气多了。 „Your this time comes back the vacation to have three months? Did that while this opportunity, want the child? Both of you are not young, in two years, however however was also old, danger.” “你这次回来假期有三个月？那是不是趁这个机会,把小孩要了？你们俩也不年轻了,再过两年,然然年纪也大了,危险。” „Do not be serious, in the past I suffered a loss with your mother, you must grasp!” “你可别不当回事啊,当年我跟你妈就是吃了这个亏,你们还是要抓紧！” Soars nods seriously, replied: 高飞郑重地点了点头,回答道: „We planned, strives to be on leave next year the time, lives a young pilot to come out.” “我们是这么打算的,争取明年休假的时候,就生个小飞行员出来。” „That was good!” “那太好了！” The father claps fiercely, one table of people raise glass together. 父亲猛地一拍手,一桌人一同举杯。 „That this was the last liquor, later you closed off hillsides to facilitate afforestation, will soon succeed ---- It is not right, tomorrow must have, in bright Tian Town said that must the native place give the thing to us, needs you to go back.” “那这就是最后一顿酒了,之后你都封山育林,早日成功----不对,明天还得有一顿,明天镇上说是要给咱们老家送东西,需要你回去一趟。” „Gives the thing? What delivers?” “送东西？送什么？” Soars the doubts to ask. 高飞疑惑地问道。 „I do not know that you do not know how I know, your leaders haven't informed you?” “我不知道啊,你都不知道我怎么知道,你们领导没通知你？” Soared thought the moment with rapt attention, somewhat replied hesitant: 高飞凝神想了片刻,有些犹豫地回答道: „Raised a mouth actually, but I have not listened carefully...... consider as finished, a while calls to ask.” “倒是提了一嘴,不过我也没细听……算了,一会儿打个电话问问吧。” Hears his words, the person on table also no longer investigated, food finished eating, soars to pick up the phone, dialed to own subordinate higher authority. 听到他的话,桌上的人也不再追究,一顿饭吃完,高飞拿起电话,给自己的直属上级拨了过去。 Knew after his issue, the higher authority scolded him right in the face, finally only says a few words: 得知他的问题后,上级劈头盖脸地把他骂了一顿,最后只撂下一句话: „Since had not listened at that time, do not listen, tomorrow look!” “既然当时没听,那你就别听了,明天自己看吧！” Thereupon, he also has to have the doubts to go off. 于是乎,他也只好带着疑惑睡去。 By next morning, the group returned to that small village of hometown, burns the fragrance after the ancestral temple, then sits in the village calmly waits. 到了第二天早上,一行人回到了家乡的那个小村,在祠堂烧好香之后,便坐在村口静静地等待。 The person on town/subdues arrived in the village according to the agreement time strictly, leading is actually not the town/subdues leader, but is the city leader. 镇上的人严格按照约定时间到达了村里,带队的却不是镇领导,而是市领导。 Secretary eyes recognized soaring, he grips the handle that soars he to draw one side, explained the situation carefully, finally summarized: 书记一眼就认出了高飞,他握住高飞的手把他拉到一边,细细地说明了情况,最后总结道: „In any case now was such situation, your matter, truly not too suitably on a grand scale. However your higher authority also divulged the details with me, later some will have, now is replaced them to act by us temporarily.” “反正现在就是这么个情况了,你这事儿啊,确实不太适合大张旗鼓。不过你上级也跟我透底了,以后该有的都会有的,现在就暂时由我们来代替他们出面。” Soars nod of understanding, looked curiously to the opposite party behind are held by the specialist three things. 高飞理解的点点头,好奇地看向对方身后由专人捧着的三个东西。 The secretary smiles, does not have immediately making known answer. 书记笑了笑,却没有立刻揭晓答案。 After they turn back the ancestral temple, he is speaking to the quantity limited several people, after simple ceremony, directed the people to open the scarlet cloth. 等到他们走回祠堂之后,他对着数量有限的几人讲了话,简单的仪式之后,又指挥着众人揭开红布。 Soars to fix the eyes on to look, what heaving in sight is two inscribed horizontal tablet and a calligraphy. 高飞定睛看去,映入眼帘的是两块匾额、一幅书法。 „The pillar of country”. “国之柱石”。 „Sea and air warrior”. “海空勇士”。 „Making persistent efforts”. “再接再厉”。 But the name of above inscription, everyone is familiar. 而上面落款的名字,所有人都耳熟能详。 Several people dingdong hang the inscribed horizontal tablet in the gate, soars to notice, they as if left a position of blank specially. 几人叮叮当当地把匾额挂在门上,高飞注意到,他们似乎特意留出了一块空白的位置。 Sees this, under the surrounded people heart understands clearly. 看到这一幕,围观的众人都心下了然。 Someday in the future, is going to hang up in that position, is an inscribed horizontal tablet of bronzing. 在未来的某一天,在那个位置将要挂上的,将是一幅烫金的匾额。 First-class hero. 一等功臣。