Can't Take My Eyes Off You novel Chapter 474

Zhan Qiuhe recognized the approaching couple. She wiped her tears away and greeted them puffy-eyed, "Hello Mr. Lu and Mrs. Lu."

"Just call me Brother Lu like how Weiqi does it," Lu Xingzhi said matter-of-factly.

Noticing Zhan Qiuhe's surprised expression and both her parents puzzled looks, he quickly added, "Your uncle is my mentor, we're not that distant, right?"

Mr. and Mrs. Zhan nodded, not putting any more thought into what Lu Xingzhi just said.

"My deepest condolences to you. The dead have passed, the living must move on. Mr. and Mrs. Zhan, you still have a daughter with you, please take care of your health." Lu Xingzhi looked away toward the horizon, his voice deep yet distant. "Your sons are national heroes. They do not lay here alone for they have the companionship of many more heroes just like them."

Lu Xingzhi was not great at comforting people but the words he spoke were genuine and sincere, soothing the distressed mind of his listeners.

Perhaps because his expression was solemn and his eyes betrayed the pain he was feeling or perhaps because he was wearing the same military uniform as the sons they lost.

The memorial service was attended by a lot of people. The top brass of the country's government and all individuals rescued were present, including Old General Liang and General Chen.

The service ended two and a half hours later. Even though the bodies of the soldiers were interred days before, with some immediately buried when they were transported here from the battlefield, the time since then was not enough to soothe the pain and agony among their loved ones. Sobs and weeps were heard throughout the duration of the memorial service.