Tang Li smiled and said, "Don't worry, Aunt Jia, I will never forget you."

As night fell, the breeze blew gently through the courtyard. Everyone sat in the courtyard, chatting and drinking tea. The atmosphere was warm and beautiful. Tang Li looked at these familiar faces, feeling grateful and satisfied.

"Tang Li, how do you feel about being back?" grandma asked lovingly.

"Grandma, home is still so warm. I really miss it here." Tang Li said with a smile.

Grandpa nodded and said, "It's not easy for you to work hard outside. Come back and have a good rest this time and accompany us old guys."

Tang Li smiled, "Grandpa, are you all in good health? I came back this time and wanted to spend more time with you."

Grandma patted Tang Li's hand and said, "We are in good health, don't worry. You should take good care of yourself outside and don't get too tired."

"I will, grandma. By the way, I also brought some coastal specialties this time for you to try." Tang Li took out a few boxes of beautifully packaged gifts and handed them to the neighbors.

"This is a good thing, Tang Li, you are so thoughtful." Liu Haizhong took the gift with a smile.

"Thank you, Tang Li, we haven't seen these things very often." Qin Huairu said gratefully.

Jia Zhang also smiled happily, "Tang Li, you are such a filial and good child."

As the night deepened, the neighbors said goodbye and went home, and the courtyard gradually became quiet. Tang Li sat in the courtyard with his grandparents, looking at the stars in the night sky, feeling extremely peaceful and satisfied.

"Grandpa and grandma, this time when I come back, I want to spend more time with you and also want to hear your opinions." Tang Li said seriously.

Grandpa nodded, "Okay, just tell us what's wrong, and we'll help you with some advice."

Tang Li was silent for a while, then said, "Grandpa and grandma, I'm actually doing well in the coastal area, and the company thinks highly of me. But I always feel that my hometown is my root, and I don't want to leave here completely."

Grandma smiled gently, "Tang Li, no matter where you are, as long as you are doing well, we will be relieved. Your hometown will always be your home, but there are many opportunities in the outside world."

Tang Li nodded, "Thank you for your understanding. I want to do something in my hometown to help more people, and I can come back to see you more often."

Grandpa smiled and said, "Tang Li, this is a good idea. Our hometown needs young people. If you can come back and do something, we will all support you."

Tang Li's heart was filled with gratitude. He knew that no matter where he was, the feelings for his hometown would never change.

A few days later, Tang Li decided to carry out some public welfare activities in his hometown to help those in need. He contacted some local friends and organized a charity sale to raise funds to help poor families.

On the day of the event, the courtyard was bustling with activity, and neighbors came to show their support. Tang Li stood in front of the charity sale booth, very busy, but full of satisfaction.

"Tang Li, this activity is really great, you are so thoughtful." Liu Haizhong exclaimed.

"Yes, Tang Li, we are all proud of you." Qin Huairu also agreed.

Tang Li smiled and replied: "Thank you for your support. The success of this event is inseparable from your help."

Jia Zhang also came over and said, "Tang Li, you are such a good kid. We old neighbors are all proud of you."

Tang Li was moved and said, "Thank you, Aunt Jia. I am just doing my part and hope to help more people."

"Old Li, this red line is where the gas pipeline is. If we can lead the Japanese here and then detonate the gas, we will definitely give them a big surprise." Tang Li said firmly. He is a young underground worker, agile and resourceful, and can always come up with some unexpected ideas.

Li Yunlong raised his head and looked at Tang Li's young and motivated face. After thinking for a moment, he nodded, "Your idea is good, but it's not easy to execute."

Zhao Gang also came over. He was always calm and composed, but at this moment he couldn't help but show some worry. "Tang Li, are you sure the gas pipeline in this coal mine is still intact? If there is a gas leak, our plan will be ruined."

"Political Commissar Zhao, I have personally investigated the area. The Japanese didn't even notice it because of its remote location. Although the coal mine has been abandoned, the pipeline system is still intact," Tang Li explained with a hint of confidence in his tone.

"Okay, let's try it. But be careful not to let the devils discover our intention." Li Yunlong made up his mind and stood up. "Da Biao, Heshang, you two go and get ready. We need to mobilize a team and bring enough explosives and fuses."

Zhang Dabiao and Wei Heshang agreed in unison and started to act immediately. Xiuqin also came over. She was Li Yunlong's wife and an excellent nurse. She never backed down on the battlefield. She obviously wanted to participate in this operation.

"Lao Li, I'm going this time too. In case someone gets hurt, I can deal with it in time." Xiuqin said firmly.

Li Yunlong knew he couldn't persuade her, so he nodded and agreed, "Okay, you follow me, but you must pay attention to safety."

The team quickly assembled, and under the cover of night, they quietly set out towards the abandoned coal mine. Along the way, everyone remained highly alert, and no one dared to be careless. Although the road was not too far, every step needed to be taken carefully to avoid alerting the nearby Japanese patrols.

When they reached the coal mine, Li Yunlong signaled everyone to stop and ordered them to disperse and sneak in quietly. Tang Li led a few people to go ahead and began to check the condition of the gas pipeline. Others were responsible for guarding the perimeter to ensure that there would be no sudden attacks by the Japanese.

"The gas pipelines here are still intact, but they need to be reinforced in several places." Tang Li reported to Li Yunlong in a low voice, "Also, I need some detonation devices, preferably timed, so that we can have time to retreat."

Li Yunlong nodded and said, "Da Biao, go and deliver the explosives and fuse to Tang Li. We need to set them up as soon as possible."

Zhang Dabiao acted quickly and delivered the explosives and fuse to Tang Li. Tang Li and several knowledgeable soldiers began to carefully install the detonation device. Each step required extreme precision and patience. Time passed by minute by minute, and everyone held their breath, waiting for this moment to come.

Finally, all the equipment was installed. After Tang Li confirmed that everything was correct, he made an "OK" gesture to Li Yunlong. "Old Li, prepare to retreat. The timer has been set. We have half an hour."

Li Yunlong waved his hand, signaling the team to retreat. They carefully returned along the route they came from, still maintaining a high level of vigilance. Not far from the coal mine, they heard footsteps in the distance, obviously a patrol team of the Japanese.

"Quick, hide!" Li Yunlong ordered in a low voice, and everyone quickly hid behind the nearby woods and rocks, holding their breath.

The Japanese patrol team gradually approached, shining flashlights everywhere as they walked. Li Yunlong clenched his gun tightly, ready to deal with any emergency. Time passed by in a tense atmosphere, and the patrol team finally went away, and everyone breathed a sigh of relief.

"Go!" Li Yunlong ordered in a low voice. The team continued to move forward and finally returned to the base before the timer exploded.

"Old Li, we succeeded!" Tang Li said excitedly, his face full of joy.

Li Yunlong patted him on the shoulder and said, "Good job, kid! But this is just the first step. Next, we have to make good use of this opportunity to give the devils a hard time."

Zhao Gang also came over and looked at Tang Li approvingly, "You have made a great contribution this time, but remember, the battle has just begun, we must always remain vigilant."

The next day, the Japanese really discovered the unusual movement in the coal mine and sent a large number of troops to check. Li Yunlong had already arranged an ambush, and they were waiting for this group of Japanese who would fall into the trap. With a loud bang, the gas in the coal mine was detonated, and the Japanese troops immediately fell into chaos.

"Charge!" Li Yunlong gave the order, and the Eighth Route Army soldiers rushed out from all directions and launched a fierce battle. The sound of gunfire and explosions resounded through the sky, and the Japanese were caught off guard and suffered heavy losses.

The battle lasted for several hours and ended with the victory of the Eighth Route Army. Li Yunlong stood on the battlefield, looking at the destroyed enemies, his heart full of lofty sentiments and ambitions.

"Old Li, we have won a great victory this time!" Zhang Dabiao said with a smile, his face was covered with smoke and sweat, but his eyes were full of joy.

Li Yunlong nodded and turned to look at Tang Li. "Tang Li, this time it's all thanks to your strategy. If you have any good ideas in the future, just bring them up and we'll work together to find a solution."

Tang Li smiled shyly, "Captain Li, this is the result of everyone's joint efforts. I just did my little bit."

Zhao Gang also smiled and nodded, "Everyone has worked hard. This battle is the result of our unity and cooperation. There will be more battles waiting for us in the future. We must continue to work hard and strive for more victories."

Xiuqin came over and asked with concern, "Is anyone injured? Come to me quickly, I will help you treat your wounds."

Soldiers came over one by one, some were only slightly injured, but some needed emergency treatment. Xiuqin and the medical staff were busy shuttling between the soldiers, bandaging their wounds and handing them clean water and food.

Li Yunlong looked at all this with deep emotion. He knew that it was because of the efforts of these brave soldiers and medical staff that we had today's victory. The future battles will be more difficult, but he believed that as long as everyone united, they would be able to defeat all enemies.

After the battle, Li Yunlong called everyone to a brief meeting and arranged the next tasks. "Although this operation was successful, the Japanese will definitely not give up. We must be ready to deal with their revenge at any time."

Zhao Gang nodded in agreement, "Everyone should remain vigilant, especially the outposts outside. We must strengthen patrols and not let the Japanese take advantage of us."

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