Qinghe sat quietly listening to the comrades chatting, not expecting the topic to turn to himself.
His origin couldn't be concealed, so after some thought, he replied, "Our Huaibei City is strategically crucial for the military and has produced many prominent figures. Wang Laoshuai and Army Chief are both from our Huaibei City, even Secretary Zhao, who turned into a hero after losing an arm, is from our city. I've always looked up to them and fulfilled my wish to join the army."
Upon hearing this, several people gathered around him.
"So you mean, your Huaibei City is the birthplace of heroes. Indeed, a land of outstanding people and natural beauty!"
"No wonder you strive so hard, you have role models to learn from."
"Good for you!"
With everyone chattering, soon no one pursued whether he and Lu Jiang were from the same hometown.
Qinghe secretly breathed a sigh of relief, looked towards the camp gate, and silently encouraged himself.