The two were shocked. Just who was Mr. Zhao?

"Excuse me, gentlemen, this is a private ward. Please leave."

They didn't recognize Mu Chen and Lin Chuchu, and they knew that Old Zhao had no relatives, so they stopped the two of them without any politeness and told them to leave.

Mu Chen and Lin Chuchu exchanged a glance, but before they could speak, Old Zhao's voice came from inside.

"Is that Xiao Mu and Chu Chu? Come in quickly!"

The two soldiers exchanged a glance, reached out to take the two men's belongings, and then put the man inside.

Lin Chuchu didn't blame them; after all, it was their duty.

There was not only Old Zhao in the room, but also a commander in military uniform.

Upon seeing the two, his eyes sharpened.

Old Zhao smiled and waved to them, "Come and sit down, they're sent by the army to protect me."

He then pulled the two over and introduced them to the leader.

"Don't look so scary. They saved me when I fell."

Upon hearing that the two men were Zhao Lao's saviors, the leader immediately forced a smile, though it looked a bit stiff because he didn't smile often.

"Thank you both, young comrades."

After saying that, he looked at Old Zhao and said, "Old Zhao, come back with us this time. It's too dangerous for you to live alone. The higher-ups want to rehire you as a university teacher."

"No need, I'm too old to cause trouble for the country. There are plenty of retired professors in universities now, I won't go and give lectures."

Old Zhao said this partly out of spite.

"Then I'll send two people to protect you."

"No, it won't feel comfortable with too many people in the room."

The commander's forehead throbbed as he listened, but he was completely helpless.

Old Zhao asked Mu Chen and Lin Chuchu with a kind smile, "What do you two young comrades do for a living?"

Mu Chen sat upright, clearly a former soldier.

"Old Zhao, I came from the military and am now studying at the Public Security University. My girlfriend is a student at Qingdao University, majoring in English, and works in the research and translation department."

Old Zhao smiled and said, "You're doing a great job! You young comrades are so energetic and vibrant, unlike us, who are old!"

Old Zhao sighed.

He's almost seventy this year. He looks to be in good health, but he has all sorts of health problems, which is why he insists on staying here.

If you can't help the country, you absolutely must not cause it any trouble.

The leader next to them glanced at the couple with surprise. These days, college students are not uncommon, but it's rare for both husband and wife to be college students.

He had a good impression of the two of them and chatted with them for a few minutes with a smile.

Seeing that Old Zhao was in good spirits, Mu Chen and Lin Chuchu took their leave.

Lin Chuchu didn't know much about the military, but Mu Chen guessed the commander's identity.

If it really is the person he guessed, then Old Zhao's identity is probably not simple.

The leader's surname is Lu, and not only does he hold a high position, but his family members are all extraordinary individuals.

Those who remained steadfast during that turbulent era all possessed considerable skill.

However, this has nothing to do with them.

After saving lives, they couldn't keep a low profile even if they wanted to. That very afternoon, two people came to their door with gifts.

Malted milk powder, milk powder, canned meat, canned fruit, and fabrics that young people like.

Besides the goods, there were also various food coupons, but no money, since both of them were former soldiers and the other party was afraid of causing them trouble.

Lin Chuchu thought the matter was over, but one day, Liu Rong came to her door and handed her a jade bracelet that was wrapped up tightly.

It was said that Old Zhao had asked him to send it, and that it was part of Old Zhao's wife's dowry.

Upon hearing this, Lin Chuchu immediately pushed the items back, repeatedly stating that she could not accept them.

"This bracelet is too valuable. You should take it back to Old Master Zhao. I can't accept it."

The bracelet looked very nice, and it was a keepsake from someone's deceased wife, so she dared not accept it.

"Just keep this for me. Old Zhao said he has no use for it and it only adds to his sadness. As long as you don't mind, it's fine."

Liu Rong advised, "Besides, Old Zhao has moved out and won't be back for a while. Even if you give me the things, I can't return them."

Lin Chuchu accepted it, but dared not wear it, and only put it in the jewelry box.

Soon it will be time to go to school. At this time, apart from those who are eager to find a partner, all the college students are studying hard. If their grades fall behind, they will be expelled.

The events before the New Year made everyone realize that Lin Chuchu was not someone to be trifled with, and almost everyone avoided her, especially the class monitor, who would glare at her and then hurriedly leave.

One day, when Lin Chuchu was walking home from school, she suddenly saw a familiar figure in an alley. The person looked like a classmate.

Lin Chuchu glanced at the courtyard in front of her with surprise. It was a traditional courtyard house where a dozen or twenty families lived together, a place with many people and a lot of noise.

This student came from the countryside and was not very talkative. His clothes were also the kind that were washed until they were almost white.

Lin Chuchu didn't want to pry into the gossip and was about to leave when she suddenly saw her classmate being pushed out.

The woman crossed her arms and sneered, "What do you mean? You're studying in Beijing, so you don't want us, mother and son, anymore? You want us to go back to our hometown to take care of your parents? Let me tell you, absolutely not."

Upon hearing this, Lin Chuchu thought, "Why does this person sound so familiar?"

Lin Chuchu looked up and glanced at her.

Oh my god!

It was Meng Wanyin!

Meng Wanyin was no longer as beautiful as when they first met. She wore old clothes and spoke like a shrew.

Meng Wanyin got married; I heard she was also a sent-down youth.

Lin Chuchu wanted to hear gossip from acquaintances.

She hid behind the wall.

The classmate whispered sharply, "Keep your voice down, aren't you afraid of being heard and embarrassed?"

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