Zhang Guoqing was completely unaware of the bits and pieces of stuff that happened in his hometown. Of course, even if he knew, he would think it had nothing to do with him.

For example, the Huang family is just his eldest brother's in-laws' family; as for the Zhou family's concubine, if he really wants to plot against them, he must first get past the hurdle of his twins.

A little guy who even his cousin thinks is an outsider. Do you think that your Zhou family in Northeast China can be close to his twins because of their collateral blood relationship?

He will obey you!

What's more, there is a second level behind him: his family is safe, then his wife, and then his father-in-law. If someone is willing to challenge such a difficulty, he is really speechless.

The hot days are coming, and this year is different from previous years. It is impossible to go to Beihai River. Fortunately, his family has an all-round daughter-in-law, and there is no shortage of ice at home. There is not only a swimming pool in the courtyard, but also an artificial lake.

To the east of the compound's artificial lake, the environment is very elegant, with rockery, pavilions, and lawns and cedars planted in front and behind several nearby buildings.

Most of the people living here are senior military officers who are usually busy with work. Apart from the children, they don't come here very often.

Since the beginning of spring, a number of people have had problems. Some have been sent directly to prison, while others have been sent to isolated review and study classes.

The passbooks of some families were frozen, their homes were sealed, and seals were affixed to the front doors. The children in the families, who were considered capable of being educated well, were given small bungalows of seven or eight square meters to live in.

There are fewer people walking in this area now, and it is quiet everywhere, not to mention at night, which has become a paradise for wild boys jumping around.

Just after dinner, the three little ones in the family were lured out of the house by a group of children shouting loudly outside and went to play at the artificial lake.

Different from the adults who are always nervous and see enemies everywhere.

Their world is full of fun and passion. Even the three-year-old brothers Liuyi and Wuyi are keen on taking a bath to cool off.

As for the older boys, aged seventeen or eighteen, they had already fulfilled their own glorious missions. Such a night was no place for the passionate and aggressive.

Perhaps at this moment, they are running around the city with Su's military belts or plastic bicycle locks on their waists, looking for any suspicious objects.

Many times, Zhang Guoqing secretly thanked God that his three sons were still young, otherwise even good people would not be able to withstand the instigation of their bad friends.

On a night like this, he had no intention of caring about what was happening in the outside world, and he couldn't interfere. He could only keep a close eye on his three sons.

So, every night after get off work, Zhang Guoqing would quietly stroll to the vicinity of the artificial lake, and observing the surroundings in the dark became his new habit.

When Yi Jiefang came over, he looked at the time on his watch and turned around. If he was not mistaken, his buddy must have gone to the other side of the artificial lake.

"Why, how was your blind date today?"

As he expected, when he turned a corner, he saw Zhang Guoqing not far away. He didn't expect that this guy would be so stubborn as to not be able to produce ivory as soon as he showed up.

"What do you mean? I didn't go!" Yi Jiefang walked up to him, hooked his arm around his neck, and began to dig out cigarettes from his pocket, rolling his eyes in disdain. "You said you don't smoke, so why do you always carry long cigarettes?"

Could Zhang Guoqing say he was used to it? He smiled and kicked Yi Jiefang, "You stood me up again? Be careful, your dad's gonna whip you. Look, Dayong and the others already have partners, so you might as well find one. You can't just stay single forever."

“No feeling!”

"Then go out more often. It seems like there are new female soldiers joining my mom's art troupe. Why don't you ask her to introduce them?"

Yi Jiefang didn't even bother to light a cigarette, and immediately begged for mercy, "Brother, please be kind, I can't afford this."

"Then, how about letting Jiaojiao introduce you?"

"Can you please not bring this up? I just got kicked out of the house by my mom."

Zhang Guoqing patted him with amusement, "It seems like the conditions of this partner are quite good, otherwise how could Auntie be willing to let him go? Was he introduced by your eldest sister-in-law or your great-grandfather?"

After lighting a cigarette, Yi Jiefang leaned against the tree beside him, holding the cigarette in one hand and shoving the other in his trouser pocket. He shook his head and said, "It's hard to put it into words."

Zhang Guoqing sneered and looked at his sons not far away.

"You don't understand my troubles. I'm too charming. Every time I go on a blind date, those girls will come back and keep pestering me. It's really annoying."

"Just keep showing off! There's always a girl you can fall head over heels for."

Yi Jiefang exhaled a puff of smoke and sneered disapprovingly, "Do you think I'm your henchman?"

"Come on, Brother Xiaofei told me the same thing back then. Look, you're getting slapped in the face. Don't worry about the comfort of your mouth. I'll remember when you'll get slapped in the face."

"hehe……"

Zhang Guoqing rolled his eyes, "Dayi, you don't like me, do you?"

"Go to hell!" Yi Jiefang kicked him angrily, "I'm a real man."

Zhang Guoqing pretended to be relieved and patted his chest, "That's good! I must remain a virgin for my wife."

The two of them joked around a lot, then sat on the grass arm in arm, looking at the moonlight and chatting about this and that, gossiping about the chaos in the city.

Afterwards, Yi Jiefang asked softly, "Do you want to go back for the holidays this year?"

Go back there?

Zhang Guoqing naturally understood he was referring to his hometown in Northeast China. He hesitated, then shook his head. Plans couldn't keep up with changes. Going back would only lead to a ton of trouble. Better to just go away and find some peace and quiet.

"And you?"

"I'm not leaving. My grandpa told me that our family is in a mess, and my aunt and uncle have even more problems. They either want my mom to help them find a job or introduce me to someone."

Zhang Guoqing sighed inwardly. Every family has its own problems; no family can truly be peaceful.

"I think if I go back, my innocence will be ruined, and I might even have to bring a wife back. I originally wanted to accompany you if you went back to your hometown."

"Forget it, it's all the same. Do you think my hometown is quiet? It's just far away. My parents and siblings don't want to bother me, otherwise there will be a lot of things to do."

Yi Jiefang thought about it and nodded, "Your wife is still the best. She is alone."

"Go to hell, can you speak?"

"Hehe, your father-in-law doesn't have so many problems on his side." Yi Jiefang chuckled. "I told my mom today that I'm looking for a girl with a small family, preferably an only child. My mom was so scared that she asked me if I had my eyes on Jiaojiao and scolded me for being so heartless. Do you think I'm wronged?"

When talking about his wife, Zhang Guoqing immediately tensed up and looked at him suspiciously.

Yi Jiefang was so angry... If he had such thoughts, would he have the nerve to say it out loud? Besides, let's talk about Zhou Jiao. He must be crazy to fall in love with an old woman who had given birth to three children.

Zhang Guoqing looked at his buddy's exasperated expression and smiled brightly. He felt relieved. That was good. If someone poached his people, he would be finished.

Yi Jiefang glared at him fiercely, rolled his eyes in contempt, and turned his head away, ignoring this unreasonable madman.