How are you doing here?
What do you think, James asked. Why don't you come and stay for a couple of days?
Forget it, I don't like this place, Tangleh said with a smile. You think I like it here? It's all your fault. James said angrily.
All right, all right. Let's get down to business. I graduated this year, James, right? Well, congratulations. One more thing, I proposed to your sister Luna two days ago, and your mother has agreed to marry me to Luna.
What did you say? James stood up and stared at Tangleh with red eyes.
It's true, James, I don't have to lie to you. I'll get my marriage certificate in a few days. It's impossible, it's impossible. Ah, I know, you must have used some kind of trick to force them to agree, didn't you? It's not like that, James, listen to me; I don't want to hear it.
You must have forced them to do it. You must have, Roland, how dare you do this to my family.
I'm going to kill you, James said, flipping the table and rushing at Tangleh. My brother-in-law is crazy. Tangleh was shocked by James's appearance and turned to run.
But there was only so much room in the visitation room, where could he run? Although James was still handcuffed, and although Tangleh could run very well, he was still caught by James on the third turn. James's hand clamped fiercely on Tangleh's neck. I'll strangle you, I'll strangle you, I'll kill you today.
Tang Lei was so scared that he hurriedly shouted, "Help! Help! Someone is going to die! Help!"
The door of the visitation room was opened, and the prison guard hit James's arm and ankle with his baton. After a minute of beating, James finally let go of Tangleh's neck. Cough, cough, cough …
Thank you, officer, otherwise I would have seen God. Tangleh said gratefully. In fact, with Tangleh's ability, it would be a matter of minutes to take down James, but Tangleh didn't dare. Why not? You can imagine, because this is a prison, if you hurt a prisoner here, everyone knows the consequences. But if the police beat the prisoner, the result would be different.
For this reason, Tangleh didn't make a move. Mr. Roland, are you okay?
I'm fine, James didn't hurt me. If you're not feeling well, I can take you to the infirmary. You don't have to force yourself. Thank you for your kindness, I'm really fine.
James, who had fallen to the ground, struggled to stand up, but he was pinned down by two prison guards. It would be strange if he could stand up. Roland, you bastard, it's not enough for you to harm Luna, and now you're trying to harm me. I won't let you go, I'll definitely kill you.
Shut up, you despicable wretch. I'll feel uncomfortable if I don't beat you up, the prison guard scolded angrily. Should I let this brat suffer a little? Ah, that's not necessary. Are you kidding me? If I beat up my brother-in-law, Lu Na's matter will be over. This grudge will never be resolved in the next life!
James, we are a family, why do we have to fight and kill each other like this!
Bah, who's family with you? I won't agree to Luna marrying you, so you should just give up on this idea. Tangleh was embarrassed and didn't know what to say. It seemed that today's conversation couldn't continue.
You guys take him back! It's not time yet, a prison guard reminded. Tangleh smiled bitterly. Look at this situation, is there any need to talk? That's true.
James continued to yell at Tangleh before he was taken away. Roland, you big bastard, you'll die a horrible death. I won't let you go. Just you wait, when I come out, I'll kill you. Wash your neck and wait for your death. Bastard, see how I'll deal with you later. The C.O. hit James with his baton, swearing.
Tangleh shook his head. This was a big loss. Not only did it not solve the problem, but it also deepened the misunderstanding.
There was a reason why Tang Lei said that it was a big loss. In order to make life easier for James, Tang Lei specially bribed the 10 prison guards who were in custody and looking after her. Each guard was 50 dollars and two packs of Marlboros. Excluding the cigarettes, it was 500 dollars in total. Of course, the money this time was also paid for by Tangleh's good sister Lu Si. He thought he could solve the problem this time and join the army with peace of mind. He didn't expect his brother-in-law's reaction to be so strong and terrifying, and he almost died.
'Man proposes, God disposes. I'll have to take things one step at a time. The hatred between me and James can't be resolved with just a few words.' With that in mind, Tang Lei handed over the fruits and canned food he brought to the prison guard. 'Sir, please give this to James. This is something I bought for him.' He treated you like this, and you're still so nice to him. I really don't understand. A prison guard grumbled. Sigh. How should I say this? I married his sister, so in any case, we're family.
In prison, James threw the fruits and canned food everywhere in a temper. Roland, I won't eat what you brought. Don't try to impress me with these little things. I won't let you go, just you wait.
Boss, don't lose it. It's a pity to lose such good things. We've suffered a lot here. Now that there's such a fool who brought delicious food, it's a waste not to eat it. After saying that, the white young man picked up the smashed fruit on the ground and wolfed it down.
As soon as the other men saw this, they swarmed over to grab it and eat. Seeing this, James was furious. He grabbed the canned food and smashed it on the men's heads like a brick.
I told you to eat, I told you to eat, you bastards forgot the boss when you got food. Ah, ah, stop hitting the boss, we know we're wrong.
On January 22, 1960, Kennedy was inaugurated as the President of the United States.
In his inaugural speech, he advocated, "To ensure the existence and victory of freedom, we will pay any price, bear any burden, face any hardship, support any friend, resist any foe. These are our assurances — and there are many more.
My fellow Americans, ask not what your country can do for you, but what you can do for your country. My fellow citizens of the world, ask not what America will do for you, but what together we can do for the freedom of mankind.
Finally, whether you are a citizen of the United States or of any other country, you should demand from us the same high degree of strength and sacrifice that we demand from you. A clear conscience is our only reliable reward, and history is the final judge of our actions. But we know that, to be precise, God's work on earth must be our own work.
This signified that, driven by mainstream public opinion, the Kennedy administration would lead the American army to launch an undeclared "special war," and then escalate the war step by step, leading the United States into the quagmire of World War Y.
Looking at the scene on TV, Tangleh shook his head. It's over. History is still moving forward, nothing has changed. Roland, why do you look so pale? Are you not feeling well? If you are not feeling well, you should go back first. I'll take care of Luna from now on. Mom, do you believe in fate?
Tangleh suddenly asked. Of course I do, but why do you believe in it, son? Young people these days rarely believe in such things.
Mom, if I told you that I joined the army because of fate, would you believe me? My son, why do you say that? Wasn't it your own idea to join the army? Mom, do you think I'm a fool? What's so good about being a soldier? It's hard, tiring, and dangerous. Don't tell me I don't want to find an ordinary job and live a stable life? Then why do you want to go? Christine asked curiously.
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