Chapter 227: Go collect 1 yuan!
Chapter 227: Go collect 1 yuan!
After dinner, he was still taken to the study by his father-in-law. He didn't know when it became a routine, but the two sat down face to face.
"Yuemin, has your father ever told you about his position?"
"They just said they were promoted to a higher level, but they didn't tell me what they were doing specifically, saying it was confidential," Zhong Yuemin said.
"Uncle Zhou, my dad told me to thank you very much."
Zhou Zhennan waved his hand.
"I'm just following the rules, putting the right people in the right positions. Your father has the ability and skills. If he hadn't been in there all these years, he might have been promoted. I can't tell you exactly what your father's position is, but I can tell you a little bit about the nature of the organization and how he promoted and transferred troops. Do you understand?"
Zhong Yuemin was shocked. The position of director was a position of real power, and it controlled the chances of others' promotion.
"Uncle Zhou, there must be a lot of people coveting this position, right? My dad just came out, and he can already sit here? Or you can just…"
"I don't have that ability," Zhou Zhennan said:
"This is the capital city. There are many people with higher ranks than me in the city gate tower. Besides, I am only responsible for the management of the military region under my jurisdiction. For appointments at this level, I only have the right to make suggestions. As for the final decision, it is decided by the higher-ups.
How can your father sit in this position? How should I put it? The time, the place and the people are all right. There has been unrest in the past two years, but now it is a little more stable. Those who come out will naturally come in. Your father was promoted at the right time. If he had come earlier or later, he would not have made it. For this position, both sides were fighting for it, and it was a mess. No one could gain the upper hand. In the end, I brought your father out, and after such an examination, hey, your father is the most suitable person in terms of qualifications, abilities, and connections.
The most important thing is that he's not on either side, he's a centrist. When the vote was held, it was passed unanimously, a record-breaking move, and he took the seat just like that."
Zhong Yuemin finally understood and jokingly said:
"Uncle Zhou, my dad came out just in time. Two groups of diners were scrambling for the braised pork on the table, arguing over who would take the first bite, and my dad didn't say anything and just took the plate of braised pork away. Is that what you mean?"
Zhou Zhennan laughed and scolded,
"I'm telling you this because you made that analogy. I don't mean any harm by it. It's lonely up there, especially at this time. You have to be extra careful. Otherwise, the slightest mistake could lead to ruin. As for you, you're in northern Shaanxi now. No matter how much trouble you cause, you can't make it to the capital. As for your father, I'm just suggesting that you work hard and not help each other."
"Uncle Zhou, I told my dad to turn a deaf ear to the world outside and focus on reading the sages' books. My dad means the same thing!"
Zhou Zhennan was stunned for a moment, then he smiled and said with relief:
"Okay, it seems that the two years in northern Shaanxi were not in vain. Yes, Yuemin, we all agree with you and Xiaobai. Do you think your Aunt Chen and I are too realistic? Your father is now in a high position, so we agree."
"Uncle Zhou, how could that be possible? Put yourself in their shoes. Parents definitely want their children to be happy. I understand that very well."
"Also, Xiaobai is still in school, so you still have to be careful, understand?"
"Uncle Zhou, I know!"
I felt a bit guilty. Pay attention? How could I pay attention? I couldn't pay attention anymore.
After talking for about half an hour, the two returned to the living room and stayed there for another hour before leaving. The wife walked them downstairs.
"What did my dad say to you this time?"
"Nothing, just some small talk. He also agreed to our relationship and told us to be careful since you're still in school. So, Xiaobai, please don't try to flirt with me anymore."
Zhou Xiaobai hits someone.
"It's so beautiful, if you can bear it, then don't touch me, hum! What did you say?"
"What else can I say? I'll keep an eye on it. If I say we're hooking up, your dad will tear me apart."
"What do you mean by hooking up? That sounds so ugly. By the way, when is your dad home?"
"It's almost holiday time. Why don't you come over on New Year's Eve? It's only a few days away anyway."
"That's okay too!"
After saying goodbye to Xiaobai, I just walked out of the gate of the compound and met an acquaintance, Zhang Xiaojing. We have a good relationship.
"Yuemin, you're not dead yet!"
"Thanks to you, I'm living a good life."
The two of them hugged each other tightly, and Zhang Xiaojing asked, "How are you guys doing in northern Shaanxi?"
"It's a bitter, cold, and barren land, and we have to suffer. Look at me, my brothers have all gone to the county town to beg for food."
"Is this true? Are you so poor that you can't even afford to eat?"
"You don't know the hunger of a hungry man until you experience it yourself."
"I'm not going. Did I just come out of Xiaobai's house?"
"Well, I haven't been back for two years, so I have to meet my father-in-law and mother-in-law."
"You're really amazing. Not only did you get the beauty in our school, but you also got her parents. Looks like you're guaranteed to get a wedding banquet."
Zhang Xiaojing said:
"Yuemin, you probably don't know yet, but Li Yuanchao has joined the army."
"It's good to have a good father."
"Do you know which unit he joined?"
"C Army, the ace troops, the scouts, are in the same company as the fucking Ocean!"
"Huh? Is that true?" Haiyang had never mentioned this to him in his letter before, but Li Yuanchao should not have joined the army at that time.
"How can this be false? It's absolutely true!"
"Ha, that's interesting!"
"That's quite interesting, Yuemin. I heard that your father has been released and even promoted. You won't stay in northern Shaanxi for long. If you are also transferred to Army C, I wonder what expression Li Yuanchao will have when he sees you. That would be interesting."
Zhong Yuemin smiled and said, "You kid is just hoping for chaos in the world." He thought that according to the normal trajectory, this is really possible. Xiao Ningwei would have already gone there and would have reunited with Haiyang.
"I won't say any more. Let's get together in a couple of days and talk about it then. I'm leaving now."
"Row!"
This Spring Festival, Zhong Yuemin's grandfather, uncle and second uncle came to visit him from Northeast China. On New Year's Eve, his father personally cooked a sumptuous New Year's Eve dinner, and the whole family was finally together.
"Dad, you eat the food. Big brother, second brother, you eat too."
"Okay, I'm eating."
Yao Gaoyuan was happy.
"Great, Shanyue, you're out now. Your mother and I can breathe a sigh of relief and feel at ease."
Zhong Shanyue felt very guilty and said:
"Dad, it's all my fault. I haven't fulfilled my filial duties over the years and made you worry. When I have time, I will go to the Northeast to see you and Pingping."
"How can I blame you for this? The situation is like this, Shanyue. You only have one son, Yuemin, and I only have one grandson. Yuemin's mother passed away early, and the child suffered with her. Northern Shaanxi is a poor place. I went there when I was young. All I saw was loess and dust. It must have been hard for the child to work in the countryside there. As for your father, I have never asked you for anything before. I also know that you always stick to principles, but I still want to say, if there is a chance, let Yuemin join the army and seek a good future for him."
"Dad, Yuemin is capable now, there's no need for me to interfere!"
Zhong Shanyue said:
"He's now the director of a commune in northern Shaanxi where he's working in the countryside. A deputy director of the county revolutionary committee used to be my bodyguard, and he's already been arranging for him to join the army. Don't worry. But I don't think Yuemin is very willing to do it."
Yao Gaoyuan said, "Yuemin, being a soldier is a good thing. Young men in our village are eager to join, but there are only a few of them in the village. Why are you still unwilling?"
Zhong Yuemin said:
"Grandpa, if you become a soldier, you might have to fight in wars. In wars, bloodshed and sacrifice are inevitable. I might die a heroic death and become a martyr, and you won't have a grandson like me anymore."
"Nonsense, bah bah bah!"
Yao Gaoyuan said:
"You're just saying bad things. Don't try to scare your grandfather, kid. If there really is a war, Yuemin, you're not a coward. Back on Zhenbao Island, you single-handedly killed eight Russians and even took care of that arrogant lame captain. It was a relief. A real man should serve in the army and defend his country. What's the point of sitting in an office writing papers?"
"Grandpa, I'll listen to you!"
He has the same temper as his father.
My uncle interrupted:
"Yuemin, you're not young anymore. Do you have a partner? If not, your uncle will find you one in our Gada Village. She's strong and sturdy, with a big butt, and she's guaranteed to give birth to a boy."
How about finding me a wrestler? Just when I was about to say that a guest was coming,
Xiaobai is here,
What a coincidence, when you mention Cao Cao, he will appear. But she is not the only one here, Qin Ling and Li Yan are also here.
Qinling, Li Yan had been here before, calling out, "Uncle Zhong!"
"Uncle Zhong!"
Zhong Yuemin introduced Xiaobai to him.
"Dad, this is Xiaobai!"
Zhou Xiaobai called out a little nervously, "Hello, Uncle Zhong..."
"Oh, okay," he said while looking at Yuemin. Although this brat didn't have much ability, he was very clear about finding a partner. When these three girls stood in the room, it felt a lot brighter.
"Xiaobai, you don't need to bring any gifts to your uncle's house, just show up. If Yuemin dares to bully you in the future, tell your uncle and see how I deal with him."
My uncle Yao Jun said something shocking.
"Yuemin, these...are these three girls your girlfriends?"
He was completely annoyed. "Grandpa, uncle, uncle, this is Zhou Xiaobai, a student at the Military Medical University, my girlfriend, this is..."
After the two sides introduced themselves, the three girls sat down to eat New Year's Eve dinner together. After a while, Zheng Tong, Luo Jianguo and others also came over, clamoring to go to the temple fair and see the lanterns. He couldn't resist, so he said, "Let's go." Before leaving, his uncle pulled him aside and whispered, "
"Yuemin, I think your partner is a bit frail. With our conditions, there's no need to 'suffer' yourself. I'll find you a strong woman who can do both work and carry a load of a hundred pounds and walk twenty or thirty miles of mountain road without any effort..."
"No, no!"
He broke into a sweat and said, "Uncle, your taste is really extraordinary. Would you rather choose a wife or a mule?"
"Uncle, Xiaobai's father is the commander of the military region. My dad was able to get promoted now, thanks to Xiaobai's father's words. She is a college student, so I am marrying above my station. I think it's great. Don't worry about me. I'm leaving."
It is still very cold in Beijing at night, but today is New Year's Eve, which cannot stop people from enjoying the excitement and festivity of the New Year. There are many people at the temple fair, and there are a lot of people. Various snack stalls are set up, and children are running around in the crowd. Some are riding on adults' necks, holding a big windmill in one hand and a candied haws in the other. The children's happy eyes are smiling into crescents.
Zheng Tong and his companions were walking in the front, while he and Xiao Bai were lagging behind. His wife held his arm and clung to him. She was being particularly clingy today. He knew a little bit about this because Qin Ling and Li Yan were behind them.
It's a bit like declaring sovereignty!
I couldn't help but laugh.
"why are you laughing?"
"Nothing, I just think my wife is very beautiful."
"Humph, you're just a sweet talker. What did your uncle say to you just now? Why do I feel like your uncle doesn't like me that much?"
"really!"
Zhou Xiaobai pouted, "I didn't do anything wrong, did I?"
"No, my uncle's aesthetic taste is different from that of ordinary people."
"What do you mean?"
He whispered something into his wife's ear. Zhou Xiaobai looked strange and could not say a word for a long time. He turned around and looked down at himself, then turned back again.
"Is it very small?"
"It's not small, not at all. I can't even hold it with one hand. I'll try harder later."
Miss Zhou used her other hand to pinch the man silently, "Bad guy!"
Li Yan, watching the two people in front of her being affectionate, felt a little jealous. She knew her status and did not seek any status, but seeing them showing off their affection right in front of her was not pleasant at all.
"Sister Yan, please be gentle. My arm is numb from being squeezed by you. If you don't want to see me, let's go ahead."
Li Yan said:
"Qinling, don't you feel anything at all? I just feel irritated and uncomfortable, like ants crawling all over you. Anyway, it's uncomfortable."
"Just let it go, Sister Yan. Life is only a few decades long, and we've already suffered enough. In fact, many of the worries and sorrows are just hardship on our own. There's no need to worry. Just relax and follow your heart."
"I have to learn from you, but this bad guy got an advantage!"
As the two were talking, a man's voice suddenly came from the side, with a tone of surprise.
"Hey, isn't this Xiao Qin? He's out to see the lanterns too."
When Qin Ling saw the person coming, her pretty face immediately turned cold, and she said in a cold voice,
"Deputy Captain Kong!"
If my mother didn't work in a song and dance troupe, I wouldn't bother with it.
Kong Xiang looked at the two beautiful girls, and his heart was itching like an ant crawling. He was thinking about them so much these days that he couldn't sleep at night.
"Xiao Qin, Xiao Li, are you two the only ones here? I'm alone too, let's go together."
"No, we came here with friends, so we won't bother you."
Just walk forward,
People stopped him.
"Xiao Qin, don't be so dismissive. What do you think about the thing I discussed with you earlier? There are only a few spots available, and there are so many people eyeing them. If you miss this opportunity, you'll never get it again."
Qin Ling said, "Thank you for your kindness, Deputy Commander Kong. I'm living very well in northern Shaanxi. I won't bother you with any more worries. Sister Yan, let's go."
"Hey……"
The person got to the point directly. After all, he is the deputy director of the song and dance troupe. He was so humble and begged you to work. Not only did he not appreciate it, but he also put on a sour face and pretended to be innocent.
"Xiao Qin, I advise you to think carefully about taking the exam..."
"Snapped!"
Li Yan couldn't stand it anymore, so she slapped him away and angrily said, "Consider your ass", pointing at his nose and cursing.
"Why don't you take a piss and look at yourself? What kind of person is this? You're old, but you're so shameless. Do you have any shame? If you want to play with women, go find your own mother. Get out of here as far away as you can. Get out!"
This person is so shameless, even more hateful than Wang Long and Wang Hu's family who have already eaten peanuts.
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