Zhang Wei

The station echoed with confused voices and farewell tears. Women, children, and elderly parents crowded around the train, bidding farewell to the soldiers. Li Hua stood to the side, holding a man by the sleeve of his military uniform with both hands, as if afraid the train would carry him away too quickly. Her face was calm, but her eyes were filled with anxiety. Zhang Wei looked at his wife, memorizing every feature of her face, the one he loved so much. He tried to smile to reassure her, but it was weak and hesitant.