Stars Fall Into The Sea, Love Never Fades Chapter 50

Chapter 47: Walking together in the flames of war and trusting each other in life and death

Winter came very early in Beiping City, and the cold wind blew up the snow foam, causing pain on the face.The Japanese army’s offensive became more and more fierce, and the city defenses were blown up several times. Shen Zhi, holding a cane, stayed at the construction site day and night, directing the workers to make repairs. The old knee injury recurred repeatedly in the severe cold, and every step he took was heartbreaking.

Lin Qi’s propaganda work has become increasingly dangerous.The Japanese army began to strictly inspect the anti-Japanese leaflets, so he could only take advantage of the darkness to secretly post paintings on the walls of alleys and beside the bulletin boards of the city gates.In those paintings, the stars are still bright, but they are a little more resolute – some depict soldiers holding guns, and some depict ordinary people holding on to their homes. The most eye-catching one is Shen Zhi’s figure standing on the city wall with a cane, with the dawn light in the background.

“Don’t draw me anymore, it’s too dangerous.” Shen Zhi looked at Lin Qi’s red hands from the cold, and put his hands into his arms to keep warm.

Lin Qi shook his head, with a stubborn light in his eyes: “I will paint you. If you stand on the city wall, everyone will know that we are still holding on and there is still hope.” He paused and his voice softened, “Shen Zhi, you promised me that you would accompany me to the beach. You can’t break your promise.”

Shen Zhi’s heart tightened and he held his hand tightly: “I will not break my promise. But you must also promise me that you will not take risks again in the future and you must take care of yourself first in everything.”

Lin Qi smiled and nodded, but when he turned around, he quietly stuffed a newly drawn flyer into his arms.He knows that in this troubled world, some people must bear some responsibilities; some people must light up some lights.

The accident happened on a snowy night.When Lin Qi was posting leaflets, he encountered a Japanese patrol.He ran as hard as he could, but his arm was still grazed by the bullet.At the critical moment, Shen Zhi arrived in time with several workers and pulled him into a remote alley.

“How are you?” Shen Zhi supported him and hid in the corner, looking at the bleeding wound on his arm with red eyes.

Lin Qi gritted his teeth and endured the pain: “I’m fine, just a little skin injury.” He took out a crumpled painting from his arms and handed it to Shen Zhi, “Look, I painted the starry sky on the seaside. When the war is over, we will go here.”

On the painting paper, under the dark blue night sky, the waves gently lap on the beach, and the two brightest stars nestle together, warm and peaceful.Shen Zhi looked at the painting and finally couldn’t help but shed tears.He knew that in this war-torn era, such a picture was such a luxurious wish.

“When the war is over,” Shen Zhi’s voice was trembling but extremely determined, “I will take you to the place in the painting, and we will never be separated again.”

Lin Qi leaned in his arms, listening to his heartbeat, as if he had found the most solid support.The snow fell on their heads and shoulders, as if they were covered with a layer of white armor.

We walk together in the flames of war, supporting each other in life and death.Their love grew stronger in troubled times, becoming each other’s courage and hope to survive.