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Because of fear, I followed my mother-in-law's advice and fled, feeling quite sad inside. But once I took action, I felt relieved. I was still young at that time, leaving my mother-in-law, feeling lonely and helpless. I still don't know how her life changed after I left.
I hadn't fully learned a trade, so I was stuck in a bleak and impoverished situation. In my young and helpless stage, evil temptations and the desolation of despair surrounded me.
Under the colder, more cruel and unbearable pressure than ever before, I was forced to go to a distant place to face unknown pain, mistakes, traps, enslavement, and even death, all of which I had anticipated at the time, but had no choice but to do.
I held my breath and kept walking north, sitting down to rest when I got tired, and then continuing on my way. I rationed the dry food in my pocket because I didn't know what unexpected events might occur, and I didn't know when I would come across a place with people.
I am like a refugee, actually just a refugee. Everywhere I pass, I can see some skeletons of people, some starved to death, some died in war. This is not surprising.
In the early 20th century, it was a time of war and chaos. People had no peaceful days, just living was the greatest courage.
I stumbled and staggered to a dilapidated dock where there were refugees from various places, as I could discern from their different languages. There were even my fellow countrymen, whom I was sure were Chinese. It's difficult to return home. Some even resort to selling their own children in order to do so. But would it really be better to go back? I never thought about going back, as I have no family there. My mother-in-law advised me not to look back and to keep moving forward, as the unknown world ahead is where I truly belong.
I quickly integrated into the lives of these people, just for a temporary stay. After living off their hospitality, I sought an opportunity to continue my journey.
I can't strike up a conversation with them. People ignore me, probably because they see me as a child. They don't order me around, they don't blame me, but they don't reject me either.
The people here are all dock workers, and the goods are all being transported to Russia. People rely on their hands and strong shoulders, shuttling between the docks and ships every day.
"Kid, how did you end up here? Among all the refugees who have come here, you're the youngest I've seen," said an elderly man with a full beard and dark skin. People call him Old Yu.
"I'm homeless. Can you help me find a job here?"
"What can you do with your small frame?"
"I can do anything, as long as it can provide me with a meal!"
Elder Yu stared at me for a few seconds, a smile appearing at the corner of his mouth, and said, "I'll give it a try! You poor child!"
"You must have a way. You are the kindest Grandfather. After it's all over, I'll tell you my story. I don't just tell anyone!"
The old man glanced at Zhang Xiaobei again, this time smiling to reveal two big white teeth, then got up to work.
I sat by a big tree all day, watching the people work and feeling blank in my mind. In the evening, I was half asleep when someone woke me up and handed me a steaming steamed bun and a bowl of porridge. When I looked up, I realized it was Elder Yu who had spoken to me during the day.
I have said that he won't ignore me.
"Why bring me food? It looks like I have work to do!"
"Bad boy, hurry up and eat. You need to eat to have the energy to work. Tonight, come to my place to sleep and tell me a story!"
I nodded and agreed to him.
This meal was the best one I had after leaving my mother-in-law's, and I felt a sense of finding home.
That night, I chatted with Elder Yu for a long time. I told him my story, but I didn't mention anything about Heizi. He also told me his story. Our emotions collided, and we both are wanderers. We resonated with each other, our hearts got closer, our bodies also stuck together, and we fell asleep like that.
Sleeping in a simple tent outside, I can still sleep so soundly. The next day, Elder Yu found work for me and let me work.
War has put people in dire straits, and their lives are so fragile. At any moment, they don't know what will happen next, and disaster could strike at any time.
One night, someone received some news, hearing that a military ship carrying supplies was passing through here on its way to Russia. People were stirred, and Elder Yu told me that everyone was making plans to escape. Every time a military ship passes through here, it stops, and the escape plan is just a thought, but no one dares to implement it. Once those soldiers find out, they will lock you up, and your fate will be in their hands, at their mercy.
If you could really escape, you wouldn't have to suffer here.
I asked Old Yu if he wanted to escape, and he said he definitely wanted to, but he didn't have the courage and was afraid of getting caught. He was just thinking about it, but I really want to get on that boat and leave here.
These days, I can't sleep at night. Every night, I'm thinking about how to get on the boat and leave here.
I asked Old Yu if he wanted to escape with me, and he said he definitely did! I told him not to make any noise, and that I had a way. As long as the information he gathered was true, things would work out!
Elder Yu is quite obedient, he does whatever I say! With his experience here for the past two years, getting things done is a piece of cake for him, nothing can stump him!
Whether it's intelligence or things for private use, I am very satisfied! I think we are a perfect match! I have my wits and my courage, plus the meticulous work of Elder Yu, victory belongs to us.
It was a windy day as desired. Before nightfall, the military ship docked at the pier. After a brief rest and adjustment, it set sail in the night. The position of the ship, the cargo on board, and the direction of the wind were all favorable for our operation. Everything was ready!
We changed into our clothes and started our action on time!
I knew this fire would blaze fiercely, fueled by the strong wind. In an instant, the sky was filled with flames! The people on the ship were immediately shocked and panicked, scrambling to start the tense work of extinguishing the fire and rescuing others!
They all bumped heads and scrambled to find various tools to put out the fire with water!
We took the opportunity to swim to the middle of the ship from the other side, threw an anchor rope to hook onto the ship's edge, and successfully boarded the ship!
People were all busy putting out the fire without supervision. We sneaked into the cabin and hid in the place where supplies were stored.
Although we waited for a long time before the ship set sail, we were extremely happy inside.
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