"Dragon Teeth, what's wrong? What's wrong? "
The Dragon King did not eavesdrop on the phone, so he naturally did not know what had happened. However, from Ding Lie's reaction, he could tell that something must have happened, so he could not help asking.
Ding Lie hesitated for a moment. He probably thought that the Dragon King would know about it sooner or later, so he pulled him aside and told him the whole story in a low voice.
The Dragon King's brows furrowed into a big knot. He impatiently asked for a cigarette from Ding Lie, lit it, and pondered in silence.
The two men stood beside the flying boat and smoked. Their eyebrows were filled with melancholy. Although they had not seen each other for more than twenty years, the fifty-two old members of the Dragon Soul were brothers who had gone through life and death with them. Now that something had happened to them, no matter if it was because of their friendship or their conscience, they could not just sit by and do nothing.
"Let's go to Yan Jing first. If we want to save them, we have to restore our identities first. We have no power in our hands, so it is almost impossible to save them. We can only take one step at a time."
The Dragon King was also at his wit's end, so he could only say helplessly.
Although Ding Lie was a little disappointed, he also knew that the Dragon King was telling the truth. He still carried the crime of treason. If he could not clear his name, he could not even appear in Shenzhou openly, let alone save them.
Meng Wenhan, Duan Xiaowu, and the others still did not know what had happened, but when they saw Ding Lie frown, they knew that something great must have happened. Otherwise, with his current state of mind, there were few things that could make him lose his composure like this.
Sister Qiao was still chatting enthusiastically with Kong Lei about Luoxue. She was immersed in the joy of reuniting with her daughter and did not notice the change in the atmosphere.
Ding Lie could not bear to disturb her, so he called Meng Wenhan and Duan Xiaowu aside and told them what had happened in a low voice. Their faces instantly changed, and they were both moved and annoyed, as well as deeply powerless.
"Dad, I don't think this matter is as simple as it seems."
After careful consideration, Ding Ning found his father and whispered.
"What do you mean?"
Ding Lie said in surprise. Meng Wenhan and Duan Xiaowu also looked at him.
"Think about it. Although these comrades of yours decided to rescue you at the last minute, since they used to be members of Dragon Soul, they must have rich anti-reconnaissance abilities. Even if it's a hasty action, they must have a meticulous plan. At the very least, they won't be exposed until they leave Shenzhou Country, right?"
Ding Ning pondered and said, "But in fact, they were stopped by Dragon Horn before they could even leave the military region, and the military immediately arranged for people to arrest them. It seemed that they had been prepared. Don't you feel that something is wrong?"
"Could it be that someone leaked the news?"
Duan Xiaowu pondered.
"If the news was leaked, the military could have stopped them in advance. Why did they only take action after they stole the firearms?"
Ding Ning shook his head and firmly denied.
Meng Wenhan's eyes flickered, and he cried out in horror, "You mean, this is a deliberate plot against them?"
Ding Lie and Duan Xiaowu looked at each other and saw the seriousness in each other's eyes. If what Ding Ning said was true, then the person behind this matter was really terrible, and he had calculated human nature to the bone.
"I'm not sure yet, but it's possible, and the possibility is very high."
Ding Ning's eyes flashed with the luster of wisdom, and he said with assurance, "The key to the matter is Dragon Horn. How did he know that these comrades were going to rescue you, and he appeared in the southwest theater of operations in time to stop them? Although I don't know where the headquarters of Dragon Soul is, I'm sure it's not in the southwest theater of operations."
"Yes, Dragon Soul is in Yan Jing, not in the southwest theater of operations. It takes a long time to get from Yan Jing to the southwest theater of operations. Dragon Horn deliberately rushed to stop them, which means that Dragon Horn must have received the news in advance, so he deliberately rushed to the southwest theater of operations in advance to stop them."
Meng Wenhan said with a frown and a thoughtful look on his face.
"This shows that Dragon Horn must have received the news that someone was going to deal with them, so he rushed to stop them at once. Once they drove the fighter plane out of the territory of Shenzhou Country, it would be an established fact, and they would definitely be guilty of treason. But they didn't expect to be stopped by Dragon Horn, so they became angry out of shame and implicated Dragon Horn."
Meng Wenhan's face was so gloomy that it could drip water. He gritted his teeth and said, "Who on earth is so sinister that they want to catch all of our old comrades in one fell swoop?"
"It seems that the appearance of Dragon King and my father has affected some people's sensitive nerves."
Ding Ning sneered.
Ding Lie was stunned, and then he understood. It seemed that the people who participated in framing him back then had begun to be restless. They were not targeting Dragon Horn or his comrades, but Dragon Horn, Ding Lie.
This was a demonstration and a threat. If Ding Lie did not reverse the verdict, did not return, and continued to be a wanted criminal, nothing would happen to Dragon Horn and his comrades. But once he insisted on reversing the verdict, Dragon Horn and his comrades would become sacrifices for his return.
Meng Wenhan and Duan Xiaowu were not fools. They immediately understood this. Their faces became extremely ugly, and they quietly clenched their fists.
In the beginning, they would rather carry the charge of treason and go overseas after breaking out of prison. They endured humiliation for more than 20 years just to seek justice for the 25 brothers who died in vain one day.
But now, seeing that the grievance was about to be redressed, the enemy made a dirty move again, grasping the weakness of the 52 old members of Dragon Spirit and forcing them to compromise, which filled their hearts with grievance and unwillingness.
The 25 comrades who had sacrificed themselves were brothers, so were the 52 comrades who had gone through thick and thin with them.
This multiple-choice question was simply too difficult for them.
"Big Brother, you make the decision. We'll do as you say."
Meng Wenhan looked at Ding Lie and said in a low voice. Although his tone was heavy, it was full of trust and respect.
Duan Xiaowu, who had always been taciturn, just nodded slightly, indicating that he had the same opinion as Meng Wenhan.
Ding Lie was silent. He smoked his cigarette without saying a word and looked at the scenery in the distance without any focus.
After a long time, he gently flicked the cigarette butt, which drew a bright parabola in the air. His eyes gradually became firm.
He took a deep look at Meng Wenhan and Duan Xiaowu without saying anything. But they immediately understood what he meant by the exchange of their eyes. They did not suggest or object, but just nodded heavily at the same time.
"Ning 'er, find a place to put us down."
Ding Lie said to Ding Ning indifferently with a trace of guilt in his eyes.
"Dad, Mom is still waiting for you."
Ding Ning looked deeply at his father and said in a serious tone.
Ding Lie showed a deep look of guilt on his face and said in a low voice, "I know. Say sorry to her for me."
"Sorry? Do you know what Mom has been through all these years? She is a woman, but she bears the infamy alone and bears everyone's finger pointing at her back. Why? Wasn't it all for the sake of being able to stand up straight and be with you openly one day? She has been waiting for you for more than 20 years. How much longer do you want her to wait? Ask yourself honestly, do you think you're worthy of your mother? "
Ding Ning's eyes turned red, and his chest rose and fell rapidly. He asked in an emotional loud voice.
He knew that his father had made the decision that he was most unwilling to accept. His heart ached as if it was tightly grasped by a pair of invisible hands. A person like his father would rather suffer grievances himself than watch his former comrades get into trouble and ignore it.
Rationally, he could understand it, but emotionally, he couldn't accept it. When he thought of his mother's eagerness to reunite with him as soon as possible, his heart ached as if it was pricked by needles. He could no longer control his emotions and completely vented them hysterically.
Everyone was shocked and looked at them in surprise. They did not know what had happened, but they were wise not to ask.
Ding Lie closed his eyes in pain and did not answer. He said in an unquestionable tone, "Let us go."
"Ning 'er … Don't blame your father. He had no choice. The dead are gone, and the living have to continue. Sometimes, people can't just live for themselves."
Meng Wenhan patted Ding Ning's shoulder and comforted him with a sigh.
"I understand, but we can't always live for others. Why do you have to pay for some people's brainless behavior?"
Ding Ning said angrily. Although his father's comrades had good intentions, their impulsiveness had caused his father's 20 years of hard endurance to be in vain. He was unwilling to accept it.
Ding Lie didn't say anything. He just lowered his head and smoked one cigarette after another. His broad back was actually hunched at this moment. He was carrying too much on his back. It was so heavy that it was enough to bend his straight back.
The Dragon King had been listening to their conversation and understood what had happened. He stood up and said solemnly, "In the current situation, it's good to compromise for now. Believe me, I will get to the bottom of this matter as soon as possible and give you and those brothers who died in vain an explanation."
Ding Lie nodded, but he did not have any hope in his heart. After all, those comrades had done bad things out of good intentions and had been caught by others. They had indeed made a mistake.
If he did not compromise, these 52 comrades would be sent to the military court. This was a consequence that he could not bear.
As for the Dragon King, although he was the Shenzhou Army God, he had been missing for more than 20 years. Even if he returned, those people would never let him return to his original position. The biggest possibility was that he would have an empty title and retire at home without any power. How could he help them clear their grievances?
"Leilei, land and let them go!"
Ding Ning said coldly with a straight face.
The flying boat landed slowly, and the oppressive atmosphere spread quietly. Diba grasped Ding Ning's hand uneasily. Although she did not know what had happened, she was very smart not to ask. She comforted him quietly in her own way, and he gave her a forced smile.
Duan Xiaowu pulled Sister Qiao, who still did not understand what had happened, and told her what had happened. He decided to let her go back to Ninghai with Ding Ning to meet his daughter. After all, she was not on the wanted list.
Although Sister Qiao wanted to leave with them, when she thought of her daughter whom she had been separated from for more than 20 years, she finally chose to stay and meet her daughter.
"Uncle Xiaowu, come here. I have something to say to you."
The flying boat landed in an open space next to the woods. Ding Ning did not go to see his father. He took Duan Xiaowu aside and whispered for a long time. No one knew what they said. Although the people present were curious, no one was in the mood to ask.
Five minutes later, Duan Xiaowu came back with a strange expression. He followed Ding Lie and Meng Wenhan and left without looking back. From beginning to end, Ding Ning and his father did not communicate at all.
"We have entered the territory of Shenzhou Country. Put away the flying boat and let's go back by plane."
Half an hour later, after the flying boat arrived in Shuzhou of Shenzhou Country, Ding Ning, who had been silent, suddenly said.
"Okay."
The Dragon King was the first to express his support.
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