The screen switches to a phalanx of drones, and I continue to introduce that these are also the most advanced drones in the world.
"These, these are all driverless?" The uncle obviously couldn't digest this information.
I continued: "Yes, the mode of war has changed now. There is no need for pilots to take risks. As long as they are controlled on the ground, the mission can be performed."
When the latest hypersonic missile appeared on the screen, the commentator was proudly introducing its performance.
The old man suddenly stood up, staggered to the TV, and stroked the screen with his old hand.
"Back then we used bamboo poles for training and wooden guns for aiming. Now we are so advanced?" The uncle couldn't believe it.
“Yes, sir, our missiles can now travel thousands of kilometers.” I also feel that the country has indeed become stronger now.
The screen switches to the strategic missile array, and a huge launcher slowly approaches.
I pointed at the screen excitedly: "Look, uncle, this is our Dongfeng Express. Just a few coins can make a medium-sized country disappear from the map."
The old man took two steps forward, as if to see every detail more clearly.
The uncle suddenly clenched his fist, "It's a pity that this button is not in my hand. If I can press it, I will throw a few at the country that bullied us!"
I have the same idea: "Now the country advocates peaceful development. But don't worry,"
"If those young people really dare to jump around, I believe that the country will definitely take action when it is time."
The final highlight is the latest submarine-launched missile, and the commentator is excitedly introducing that its range can cover any corner of the world.
The old man suddenly became quiet and stared at the screen for a long time.
He raised his right hand and gave another military salute. This time the movement was very slow, but extremely solemn.
It was as if a heavy burden had finally been let go, "These are enough."
The military parade ended with the sound of majestic military music, and the scene on the screen switched to the release of peace doves and balloons.
The uncle was still immersed in the emotion just now, so I stood up and poured him a glass of water.
"The country is really different now."
Suddenly the uncle turned to me: "Young man, thank you very much for today. If it weren't for you, how could I, an old man, understand these new things by myself." The military parade is my honor." Thinking of the scene just now, I couldn't help but add another sentence: "Actually, my father was also a soldier, so I was particularly touched when I saw this."
The uncle became interested: "Oh? Your father was also a soldier? Which army? When did he become a soldier?"
I responded: "He was a soldier in the 1990s. He was in the automobile regiment and drove a transport vehicle for five years."
The uncle became more and more enthusiastic as he talked. After chatting about some family matters, I was ready to leave.
"Young man, you know so much about military affairs and you are a down-to-earth person. Do you have a partner?" The uncle suddenly said.
I did not expect the topic to change so quickly, so I simply responded: "Yes."
"It's a pity, what a pity! My granddaughter Manman is also single and works as a designer in another city." The uncle took out his mobile phone and showed me a photo of his granddaughter.
The girl was indeed pretty, so I responded politely: "Your granddaughter is so good, how can she care about an errand like me."
This old man who lives alone probably hasn't talked to anyone for a long time, and kept pulling me: "If you become my grandson-in-law, I can talk to you about these airplanes and cannons every day! When the girl heard me talk about the military, she yawned, and said she might as well go shopping on Taobao."
In order to find a military comrade, this man would even betray his own granddaughter.
Looking at his serious look, I had no choice but to comfort him: "If you want to talk about military affairs, I can come and accompany you at any time. Your granddaughter should choose the one she likes."
The uncle shook his head, with an expression that you didn't understand: "You young people."
In the end, I stood up and left. Not far out of the community, my phone vibrated.
Opened it and saw that it was a WeChat message from the girl named Manman:
"What kind of ecstasy soup did you fill my grandfather with? The old man just called me to urge me to go on a blind date."
I replied: "That's not fair. I just watched the military parade with the old man for a while. It was his own whim. I really didn't say much else."
The person over there has been typing for a long time: "Okay, okay, I believe you. He was like this before, and when he saw something he liked, he wanted to take it home."
It seems that the old man is a habitual offender.
· Just as she was about to reply, she sent another message: "By the way, I will transfer the money for shopping and running errands to you. Thank you so much for today."
· A transfer notification popped up on the screen, and the amount was much more than the actual cost.
I clicked to return it: "No need, it's easy. The old man is very nice, and I am very happy to watch the military parade with him."
Manman quickly replied: "How can that be okay! You are busy."
I interrupted her: "Well, next time I come to repair the TV for the old man, you can treat me to a cup of milk tea."
The chat window displayed "The other party is typing" for a long time, and finally a smiley face was sent: "Okay, it's settled."
When I returned to the rental house, I thought that the old man was quite interesting and straight-tempered.
Su Yan was coming out of the kitchen with a glass of water. When she saw me smiling, she immediately joked: "So happy today? Did you find money?"
"Nowadays, everyone pays with mobile phones, how can there be money to pick up." I threw the key on the shoe cabinet.
"So you met a beautiful woman? You look so excited." Su Yan continued to guess.
"Where did I go? I met a very interesting old man and watched a military parade with him." I responded truthfully.
"Old man? Where did the old man come from?" Su Yan was a little puzzled.
I briefly talked about today’s experience and mentioned that the old man was an old man living alone.
Su Yan also had some feelings: "There are not many young people who are willing to talk to the elderly now."
I was looking for water in the refrigerator.
Su Yan scrolled through her cell phone and casually mentioned a piece of news: "The city is going to hold a national marathon next month, and the registration deadline is next week. Do you think we can participate?"
I took out a bottle of Coke from the refrigerator: "If you don't go, it will affect my ability to earn money by running."
I was about to continue to refuse, when I heard that the bonus was quite large: "Sign up for me."
"Didn't you just say you couldn't go?" Su Yan rolled her eyes at me.
"You didn't say there was a bonus just now."
I thought to myself that with my current physical fitness, it would not be easy to win the championship.
I will decide on the one hundred thousand bonus.
One hundred thousand yuan, how many takeaway orders do I have to do to earn it.
Now I only need to run 42 kilometers to get it. This is an opportunity tailor-made for me.