Northern Myanmar: Years of Dehumanization

"Rose, are you okay?"

When the middle-aged man heard my question, a look of sadness appeared in his eyes.

"Qiangwei..."

When the middle-aged man showed this expression, I knew the outcome of the matter.

There was also a sense of regret in my heart. You know, Rose's job is very dangerous. You can avoid it once or twice, but you can only make a mistake once.

“She is admirable.”

I didn't say much, I just said what was in my heart.

“They are all worthy of admiration.”

The middle-aged man looked at me and said this.

I nodded, knowing what he meant.

"Then we will leave first..."

I looked at the middle-aged man and said this.

The middle-aged man waved his hand, indicating that we could leave.

He originally wanted to send us back, but he had some other things to do, so we didn't bother him.

The four major families in northern Myanmar have been defeated and are safe now, so there is no need to worry so much.

After driving for several hours, we arrived in northern Myanmar.

Even if you meet someone from China, you won't be troubled as long as you show your pass.

After arriving in northern Myanmar, I asked Ading to stop.

"Let me open this place..."

An old friend is buried here. Now that I have the opportunity, I must go and see it.

After hearing what I said, Ading did not refuse and got off the car immediately. We swapped seats and I relied on my memory to drive smoothly.

I stopped the car in front of a store and went in to buy some things.

I originally thought that shops, which are places that sell daily necessities, would not have paper money.

Unexpectedly, after asking casually, the boss said that there was such a thing.

That was truly an unexpected gain, and I bought a lot without much hesitation.

I took two bottles of Moutai and put them in the car.

I stepped on the accelerator and followed my original memory to the place where the one-eyed man was buried.

I haven't been to this place in a few years and I almost don't recognize it.

The small tree has grown into a big tree, and the grass is growing next to the one-eyed man’s grave.

"Brother Bai, I remember this place. I've been here with you before..."

When Ading was helping me clear the weeds, he also remembered this place and said this.

"If he knew that he had a brother like you, he would probably feel very lucky."

Seeing that I didn't say anything, Ading said this to the side.

"Really? I think I'm lucky to have such a brother."

After hearing what Ading said, I stopped remaining silent. I felt that I needed to help Ading correct his thinking.

After hearing what I said, Ading fell silent and didn't speak again.

After the cleanup was completed, I started to spend money.

"I haven't seen you for so many years, you won't be angry with me, don't worry, I will come to see you every day as long as I am alive."

I threw the money I paid for it into the fire.

"Look what this is. Maotai, you are in for a treat."

I took out a bottle of Moutai and poured it all over the place next to the fire.

"Back then, we were enemies. I never thought you would even risk your life for me. Tsk, you're so stupid."

As I said this, I took out the other bottle of wine and poured it down again.

"I won't drink with you today. I'm going home. Next year, I'll drink with you to your heart's content!"

I said this while pouring the wine.

"After we return home, I will take you to see Momo. You don't have to worry about this. If she has any difficulties in life, I will try my best to help her solve them."

After pouring the wine, I said this.

Thinking of Momo, you know, One-Eyed Dragon was still muttering her name before he died. If I return to China and don't go to visit her, it would be a bit unreasonable.

After my voice fell, I didn’t know if I was hallucinating.

The desire to spend money suddenly increased dramatically.

I saw this and smiled:

"So this is what you meant? I agreed..."

I don’t know how long I talked, it was not until noon that I stood up.

When I just stood up, my vision suddenly went dark and I almost lost my balance.

Maybe I squatted for too long.

After getting in the car, I drove back home without any hesitation.

When we arrived at the border and showed our pass, we were allowed to pass easily.

After arriving in China, it was already late, so we found a hotel and stayed there for the time being.

The changes in the country are really huge.

I remember that the hotel was still shabby more than a decade ago, but now, it has its own five-star hotel.

Of course, small hotels like that still exist, but I'm talking about the change.

When we arrived at the restaurant, Ading and I had dinner first.

After all, I was so busy traveling all day that I didn’t even have time to eat. How could I not be hungry?

Seeing the rich meal served, the two of us couldn't bear it anymore and started to eat it with relish.

Although it is November, it is still quite hot here in the south.

"Hiccup~"

After eating, I burped comfortably.

"How to say?"

I rubbed my stomach and looked at Ading beside me and asked like this.

I have no shortage of money.

When I was the leader of Black Dragon Mountain, I had already arranged a fallback for myself.

The few bank cards in my hand will ensure I have no worries about food and clothing for the rest of my life.

"I want to go back with you, and then go find them."

Ading thought for a while, then looked at me and said.

"Okay, let's set off tomorrow."

I nodded, and the two of us went to the hotel and slept in the same room.

Um, this seems a bit ambiguous. It is a room with two beds.

At night, I tossed and turned and couldn't sleep.

All I can think about are the scenes of meeting my family. If I calculate, my parents are nearly seventy years old.

As for my younger sister, she is probably in her twenties now, which is the best age for her.

What should I wear tomorrow?

What should be the first sentence you speak?

Has my face changed in any way?

Fat or thin...

……

These questions linger in my mind, making my silent heart jump, jump...

When I got up the next day, I took Ading to buy some clothes.

Because the clothes we both wore were already too outdated.

People on the street looked at the two of us like we were idiots.

It felt better after I changed my clothes.

"Ading, what do you think of me wearing this outfit?"

I tried on a few sets of clothes, but didn't feel satisfied, so I changed into another set and asked Ading.

"Brother Bai, this one of yours really works."

Ading looked at me and said helplessly.

"Brother Bai, why do you make me feel so nervous now?"

Ading looked at me and said this.

I straightened myself in front of the mirror and felt that I looked better in the outfit. Then I answered:

"Do you know what it means to be more timid when you are close to home?"