The squad leader saluted the soldier who still smelled like gunpowder. Then, he slowly stretched out his hands and completed the handover of the martyr's ashes.
His voice choked up as he said, "No, you're already very impressive! Our countrymen know that… you're really impressive. Thank you, thank you."
'Thank you for bringing the ashes of our comrade back. It doesn't matter even if we can't see him for the last time. Our comrade and brother's soul has already returned to his country. He can rest in peace in his hometown. This is already very good. It's very good!'
Then, the squad leader came over with a solemn and hoarse voice. "Salute!"
This salute was to thank the soldiers who came back after bloodshed. They thanked them for using their lives and bodies to save their comrade despite the dangers.
Xia Jinyuan brought his comrades to salute the sacrificed guard.
