The next morning, just after the Lin family finished eating, Xiao Chaoyang and a young soldier arrived on their bicycles.

There was a net bag hanging on the handlebars, filled with many rare items.

"Is Grandpa Lin here?" Xiao Chaoyang asked as soon as he entered the door, hoping to make things easier later and build rapport with the other person.

"Oh dear, this is the military leader, eldest daughter-in-law, go get some water." Grandpa Lin didn't expect the leader to be so trustworthy, coming the very next day.

"No need to rush, no need to rush. We should have come to visit earlier, but something went wrong, and we're sorry Comrade Lin had to suffer." Xiao Chaoyang was very polite because of Gu Ye, this troublesome old man.

"We've caused trouble for the military, we've caused trouble!" Grandpa Lin said excitedly. His generation has a deep affection for the military.

Especially since his youngest brother and second son were martyrs, why was Bonnie spoiled by the whole family from the moment she was born?

Because the day Bonnie was born was the day the little one surrendered, it was a day of relief and catharsis, and they felt that Bonnie had come to bring good news.

"No trouble at all, no trouble at all. Shall we talk here or inside?" Xiao Chaoyang was afraid of being overheard, as there were quite a few people following them when they came over!

"Come on, let's go inside and talk. Eldest son, you take them to work first, Bonnie can stay here." Grandpa Lin knew Bonnie had her own ideas, and this was something she had to decide.

Lin's mother and the others went to work, and the crowd outside dispersed as there was no more excitement.

Inside the house were Grandpa Lin, Lin's father, Bao Ni, and Political Commissar Xiao, while the young soldier stayed outside on guard.

He was afraid that if he heard about Battalion Commander Gu, he would be dragged into sparring with him later, which was too scary!

"Grandpa Lin, our leaders have discussed it and come up with two plans. You should listen to them, and Comrade Lin should listen to them too." Xiao Chaoyang could tell that Comrade Lin Baoni had a lot of say at home.

"Okay, boss, you can say what you want." Mr. Lin was concerned about his daughter's future and was a little anxious.

Xiao Chaoyang didn't mince words and said directly, "The person Comrade Lin saved is Battalion Commander Gu from our unit. He's 24 years old, unmarried, and has no partner. Battalion Commander Gu graduated from the Capital Military Academy. He's an outstanding person with strong professional skills."

Xiao Chaoyang felt that his introduction was a bit off; it didn't seem like the kind of opening line he would use to introduce someone.

"We were thinking, since two outstanding people are both single, is it possible for them to get together? That way, all the rumors will fall apart." Xiao Chaoyang carefully chose his words. He needed to practice this more; there were plenty of single guys in the team.

"What? You mean you want my daughter Bao Ni to marry that Battalion Commander Gu!" Lin's father was shocked; this was too sudden.

Although they were worried about Bonnie's marriage, they couldn't let her marry someone she didn't know!

"Is this Battalion Commander Gu's idea?" Grandpa Lin was thinking a little more deeply.

Only Lin Baoni remained calm, making plans in her mind.

"Yes, that's what Battalion Commander Gu means. He feels that joining the army and getting a certificate are only temporary solutions; the problem remains, and you all have to continue living here." Xiao Chaoyang tried to flatter Gu Ye, hoping to gain some points in his opinion.

"What's the situation with Battalion Commander Gu?" Bonnie, who hadn't spoken until now, asked.

"Baoni, you..." Before Lin's father could finish speaking, Lin's grandfather tugged at his clothes, stopping him.

"Battalion Commander Gu's name is Gu Ye. He graduated from the Kyoto Military Academy and currently serves as a battalion commander." Xiao Chaoyang paused, wondering what to introduce next.

"Gu Ye's family is in Kyoto. His father is still alive, his mother is a martyr, and he has an older brother who is already married. He also has a younger sister who is in school." That should be comprehensive now.

Lin Baoni thought for a moment and asked, "Your mother passed away. Do you have a stepmother? Do you have any half-siblings? What are your relationships like?"

Xiao Chaoyang almost wiped the sweat from his brow; that was a sharp question. "Gu Ye's father remarried and has three half-siblings, with whom he doesn't get along very well."

“However, Gu Ye has a good relationship with his older brother,” Xiao Chaoyang quickly added, fearing that Comrade Lin might think Gu Ye was antisocial.

Lin Baoni pondered in her heart, "My family is in Kyoto, and I have a bad relationship with my stepmother, so my relationship with my father can't be much better. Since ancient times, if there is a stepmother, there will be a stepfather. My relationship with my brother is good, which means that the two of them depend on each other for survival. The fact that she didn't mention her biological sister means there must be some story behind it."

Grandpa Lin and Lin's father didn't say anything, watching Bonnie pondering.

“If I don’t agree to the marriage, then another option is that I can enlist in the army, right?” Lin Baoni thought about it and realized that was the way to go.

"Yes, if Comrade Lin doesn't agree to the marriage, we'll enlist you in the army." This Comrade Lin is no ordinary person; he's meticulous in his thinking and sharp in his words.

"Can I think of it this way: enlisting me in the army is a reward from the military for saving someone, and Battalion Commander Gu wanting to marry me is compensation for the gossip I've faced?" Lin Baoni asked directly after considering the matter in her mind.

That's not wrong. Xiao Chaoyang was a little confused. Aren't they the same thing? But what Comrade Lin said makes it seem like they are two things, yet also like one thing!

"Comrade Lin is not wrong either," Xiao Chaoyang replied, his voice lacking confidence.

"If I agree to the marriage, and if Battalion Commander Gu makes a mistake in the future, can I apply for a divorce?" Lin Baoni knew that military marriages were difficult to end, especially military marriages in this era.

"What mistake did you make?" Xiao Chaoyang was dumbfounded. They hadn't even agreed to get married yet, so why were they already thinking about divorce?

"For example, Battalion Commander Gu might have another girl he likes, or Battalion Commander Gu might lay a hand on his wife..." Lin Baoni said this upfront to avoid any trouble later.

"That's impossible! How can a soldier lay a hand on his wife? Besides, the military absolutely forbids any issues related to male-female conduct!" Xiao Chaoyang said excitedly.

"I mean, if, supposing." Lin Baoni wasn't unfamiliar with this kind of thing.

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