"Bingchen, Zhenzhu and the others are going to the army, so they need to transfer their household registration, right? Zhenzhu and the others' household registration transfer certificate still needs Dazhu's signature and seal. It's not appropriate for us to turn against him now!" Zhou Fugui continued to persuade.

"Okay, then I'll go there now." Zhou Bingchen had no choice but to agree.

Zhou Bingchen’s idea was very simple.

Zhou Dazhu went to see him, probably because he wanted Zhou Bingchen not to reveal his corruption.

If Zhou Dazhui and Zhou Bingqiang could stop and correct their mistakes in time, Zhou Bingchen would not have to go to the town to report Zhou Dazhui.

Before leaving, Zhou Fugui reminded Zhou Bingchen: "Bingchen, let me go with you! Tell Zhenzhu that I might be back late."

Zhou Bingchen did as he was told.

Zhou Fugui and Zhou Bingchen came to Zhou Dazhu's house, and Zhou Dazhu was indeed very unhappy.

"Bingchen, after you became an official, you really look down on poor folks like us. I asked you to come this afternoon, but you only came now." Zhou Dazhu said coldly with a stern face.

"Captain, it's all my fault. I drank too much and only told Bingchen about this now when I was drunk." Before Zhou Bingchen could say anything, Zhou Fugui quickly apologized.

"I wronged you, Bingchen, please sit down." Zhou Dazhu then smiled.

"Yufeng, make a pot of tea. Use the bag of new tea I bought yesterday." Zhou Dazhu shouted towards the inner room before sitting down.

"Captain, there's no need to make tea. It's getting late. I can't sleep if I drink tea at night." Zhou Bingchen said.

The smile on Zhou Dazhui's face froze.

"I want to drink it. Let Yufeng make it! Dazhu, I heard from your father that you just got a bag of tea from the mountains. It's very fragrant. I haven't tasted this kind of tea yet! Today, thanks to Bingchen, I'll try it too." Zhou Dazhu said with a smile.

"It's not a very good thing. There are a few old tea trees on a high peak over in Wangjiagou. The taste is indeed good, but the annual output is very small. Uncle Fugui, if you like it, I'll give you half a catty of it to take home and drink later." Zhou Dazhu seemed to like Zhou Fugui's flattery very much and was smiling.

After serving the tea, Chen Yufeng went back to her room with her head down without saying a word.

Zhou Dazhu picked up two cups of tea and handed them to Zhou Fugui and Zhou Bingchen respectively. He picked up the remaining cup and took a sip.

Zhou Bingchen's lips touched the rim of the cup and then he put it down.

It was late at night and Zhou Bingchen really didn't want to drink tea.

"Bingchen, why don't you drink? It's because you've been in the big city for too long. It's inevitable that you look down on things from our countryside." Zhou Dazhui was sharp-eyed and saw Zhou Bingchen's "little trick" and looked displeased.

Zhou Fugui secretly kicked Zhou Bingchen, signaling Zhou Bingchen not to make Zhou Dazhu unhappy.

Zhou Bingchen hesitated for a moment, then picked up the teacup and took a sip.

It tastes sweet and fragrant, and is indeed a rare good tea.

"Good tea, I'll finish it." Zhou Fugui drank the tea in his cup.

Seeing that Zhou Bingchen didn't move, Zhou Fugui kicked Zhou Bingchen again and said, "Bingchen, don't let your brother Dazhu down."

Zhou Bingchen had no choice but to pick up the teacup and pour it into his mouth.

Zhou Fugui likes to toast whenever he is happy, no matter if it is wine or tea. He also likes others to toast with him.

It was just a cup of tea, such a small matter. Zhou Bingchen didn't want his father to lose face in front of Zhou Dazhui.

However, I don’t know if it’s because of my bad mood, but the tea tasted bitter at the end.

After Zhou Bingchen drank a cup of tea, a smile appeared on Zhou Dazhu's face again.

"Bingchen! You have been doing well in the army in the past few years, right? Has your leader said he would give you a promotion?" Zhou Dazhu asked.

"I'm just an ordinary soldier. How can it be so easy to get promoted?" Zhou Bingchen said modestly.

"Bingqiang and I didn't actually embezzle any money. We just misappropriated a few dollars. We have already paid the money back today. Bingchen, you won't report us to the higher-ups, will you?" Zhou Dazhui asked after a moment of silence.

"Captain, all big corruption starts with taking advantage of small things. Some things can only happen once and never again." Zhou Bingchen advised.

"Bingchen! We are all from the same village and clan. You should stay out of your way to get involved in some things that are not your business. Isn't it good for you to just be a good officer out there and enjoy your wealth and glory?" Zhou Dazhu said.

"Captain, my dad said that you promised to issue the household registration transfer certificate to Zhenzhu and the others tonight. Shall we go to the brigade headquarters to get it now?" Zhou Bingchen didn't want to waste any more time talking to Zhou Dazhui. He just wanted to get the certificate and leave.

The smile on Zhou Dazhui's face disappeared.

After half a minute of silence, Zhou Dazhu stood up and said, "Let's go!"

Zhou Bingchen also stood up. However, perhaps because he was angry or because he stood up too quickly, he felt a little dizzy and his body swayed before he could stand still.

"Bingchen, are you not feeling well?" Zhou Fugui looked anxious.

"Dad, I may not have gotten enough rest last night. My head is a little dizzy." Zhou Bingchen was afraid that Zhou Fugui would worry, so he found an excuse to comfort him.

"Let me support you! Let's finish our work and go home to rest early." Zhou Fugui said, holding Zhou Bingchen's arm.

"Dad, thank you for your help." Zhou Bingchen felt a little embarrassed.

Zhou Fugui supported Zhou Bingchen and followed Zhou Dazhui towards the brigade headquarters.

After walking for a while, Zhou Bingchen felt dizzy and his legs were weak.

"Dad, please help me go home first! I don't feel well. I'll go back tomorrow to get the certificate." Zhou Bingchen said with his eyes half closed.

"We're almost there, only a few steps away." Zhou Fugui's voice seemed to be floating over from the distant horizon. Zhou Bingchen shook his dizzy head before he could hear it clearly.

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