When everyone walked out of the private room and saw the cut pork on the table, Liu Qiming's eyes were full of envy.

"Nephew, don't forget what we agreed on."

"Don't worry, I won't forget it."

After agreeing to meet again another day, Zhang Xiangnan and Zhang Shuguang got into a jeep and drove away from the Public Security Bureau as everyone watched.

"Son, how much did you spend on the wild boar? I can't let you pay for it. Dad will make it up to you."

Zhang Xiangnan leaned comfortably on the back of the passenger seat. Only by sitting in the car could he feel how steadily Zhang Shuguang drove.

"Dad, I have money. I sent the wild boar to the machinery factory and they paid me. You can just keep the money for building the house."

Zhang Shuguang rolled down the car window to let some fresh air circulate. After hunting wild boars in the morning, the car was filled with a fishy smell.

"You got the food, and I just need to pay for the bricks, tiles, and cement. It won't cost much to build three courtyards.

When the house is built, whatever is left will be given to you. When you grow up and I return to the army, you take good care of the family."

Zhang Xiangnan looked at his eldest son with a face full of relief.

His parents always said that their eldest grandson was more promising than themselves. He used to think that was just because the old people loved their eldest grandson, and that it was a bit of an exaggeration.

Today I saw my son speaking politely and knowing his place well in front of his comrades. He is indeed much better than I was when I was young.

When I was my son's age, I was just a young and ignorant boy.

"You should give your money to grandma and mom. I have plenty of money to spend.

Don't worry about the family matters, I will take good care of them."

Then there was a long silence.

Sons are different from daughters. As sons grow up, their conversations with their fathers will gradually decrease.

As people grow older, their emotions become more restrained.

The jeep entered Zhangzhuang and stopped at the gate. The little girl who heard the noise came out on a three-wheeled stroller.

"Brother, Dad, are you back?"

The little girl was wearing a pink dress and had beautiful braids on her hair.

After Zhang Shuguang traveled through time, life at home became better, and he spoiled the little girl like a princess.

"I'm back."

Zhang Xiangnan picked up the little girl and kissed her on her pink and tender face.

"Dad is drunk, and it stinks. My little car."

The little girl covered her nose and stretched her little head to look at the three-wheeled stroller under her feet.

"Brother, take it back for you."

Zhang Shuguang picked up the tricycle and followed Zhang Xiangnan into the house.

"You reek of alcohol. How much did you drink? How's everything going?"

Su Hong poured water for the father and son.

"Everything is done. I met an old squad leader today. We had a great chat and had a few drinks. Where are my parents? Why aren't they home?"

Although it was just boiled water, Zhang Xiangnan felt that it was more fragrant than the special Dahongpao supplied in the old leader's office.

After drinking, he returned home and his gentle wife poured him some water and told him not to drink so much in the future. For a soldier guarding the border, this simple happiness was what he had always longed for.

"Dad went to the back, and Mom was called away by Auntie to talk."

Su Hong replied in a gentle voice.

"Xiaohong, let's go to Su Village together. Today we're going to discuss Qiuying's work and ask for some work indicators for the joint defense team.

There are six indicators in total. I plan to give two to my eldest sister's family and the remaining four to your nephew from your mother's side.

The joint defense team is not a formal job and the salary is not high, but no academic qualifications or household registration are required, and food and accommodation are provided.

Let's talk to our parents. If they're willing, we can report tomorrow."

Before going to the county town, Zhang Xiangnan was not sure whether it could be done. In order not to disappoint his wife, he did not inform her about this matter in advance.

"Really? Then they'll definitely agree! Don't even mention the low salary. Even if there's no salary at all, as long as they have food and shelter, that's fine. At least they can save on food!"

Then let's go now. We have to report tomorrow, so this afternoon is a good time to pack up."

In the past, she was always supported by her mother's family, but today she can finally give back to them, which makes Su Hong very happy.

They are said to be a family, but she is married after all. In the past few years, Su Hong has received help from her natal family and her elder sister-in-law's family. While she is touched, she always feels that she owes them a favor.

"Okay, let's go now."

Seeing his wife so happy, Zhang Xiangnan felt that everything was worth it.

Zhang Shuguang did not go with them. He could imagine that grandma and aunt would be crying with joy, and he did not really want to see everyone thanking each other.

After his parents and sister drove away, Zhang Shuguang also went to the construction site behind.

When I turned the corner, I saw a group of people working hard. My grandfather had his hands behind his back and the team leader was beside him, like an old cadre inspecting their work.

The villagers working below called the old man "Second Uncle, Second Grandpa" one after another, and the smile on his face never stopped.

"Xiao Guang is coming?"

As soon as they saw Zhang Shuguang coming, everyone greeted him enthusiastically.

"Uncle Xiangqian, if you're tired, take a break and drink a bowl of mung bean soup to cool down. But don't overwork yourself."

They were given one pound of fine grains or two pounds of coarse grains a day, and were guaranteed a full meal at noon. Everyone cherished this opportunity and worked without any ulterior motives.

Zhang Shuguang saw everyone's clothes soaked with sweat and their faces red from the heat, and he was worried that they had heatstroke.

"Okay, I know what I'm doing. The mung bean soup is right next to you. Whoever wants to drink it can just go over there."

Zhang Xiangqian pointed to a large iron pot not far away.

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