Su Hong has long been accustomed to catching whatever she wants to eat, because she has such a capable eldest son.

"Mom, don't worry about the betrothal gift. I have saved a lot of money."

After more than half a year of work, Zhang Shuguang's savings have reached a terrifying amount of more than 30,000 yuan.

"One thing is for sure. The son's betrothal gift should be paid by his parents."

Zhang Xiangnan knew that with his son's abilities, there would not be much he and his wife could do for him in the future. His son's marriage might be one of the few things he could do to help him.

"Okay, then I'll listen to my parents."

Zhang Shuguang took the deposit slip and returned to his room silently.

There was more than 15,000 yuan on the deposit slip, which was the allowance paid out from the previous three years. My father took it home and built three small courtyards, and gave the rest to my grandmother and mother.

This more than 15,000 yuan should be my father’s bonus and allowance for the past six months.

"Mom, this is the money I saved while working. I'm not married yet, so my salary should be turned over to the government."

When Zhang Shuguang came out of the room again, he was carrying a big black bag full of notebooks.

He has more money than he can spend, and with the system, it is easy for him to make money. There is no need to empty his family's pockets just to find a partner.

"Working in a small county town for less than a year, he saved over 20,000 yuan. Who would believe it if they didn't see it with their own eyes?"

Zhang Xiangnan felt a little complicated.

After he became the regiment commander, his monthly allowance was over 100 yuan, the house was allocated by the army, and he also received subsidies for various bills every month.

I have the confidence to provide my family with a good life, but when I compare myself with my son, I realize that there is always someone better than you.

The son hunted the game himself and brought it to the factory, saying that he was looking for a hunter to buy it.

He received a salary and another fee for the meat, which was sold to the factory at black market prices.

The business my son does is a business with no capital required, and it is faster than robbing people. After all, every household has little money nowadays, so there is no place to rob even if you want to.

"Can you focus on something more normal? I knew before you that my son could make money."

Su Hong glared at the man helplessly.

"Xiao Guang, keep this money for yourself and spend it slowly when you get married.

You have made a great contribution to the family. You will have your own family in the future, so you should think more about your future wife and children."

My son is good in every way except that he is too honest and takes all the responsibilities that do not belong to him on his shoulders.

Over the past year, he not only took care of his family, but also took care of his elder sister-in-law's family and his own family.

He would even spare no effort to help Zhang Xiangyang's family, who were close to his own.

It’s okay now, but when he has his own family in the future, the couple will easily have disagreements because of this.

Now her man is back, and he has made great progress, and the allowance is more than before.

Su Hong is capable of taking care of the elderly and two children, and she doesn't want to burden her eldest son anymore, so she wants him to live his own life in peace.

"Mom, you can pay for the betrothal gift for me. I have no objection to that, but you must keep the 20,000 yuan."

Zhang Shuguang said very seriously.

If Zhang Shuguang wants to make money, he has plenty of ways to do it. There is no need for him to drain his parents' savings just for his marriage.

"Take it. My son has a temper like mine. It's hard to change what you've made up your mind."

Zhang Xiangnan nodded with satisfaction. His son looked quite like him when he was younger.

"Yes, it is because of my blind indulgence of you that our family has suffered so much.

Right after you gave birth to Xiaoguang, you impulsively wanted to join the army. Your parents said they didn't want you to agree. I saw that you were depressed and listless all day long, so I let you go out out of pity.

I take care of the children and do the housework at home, and the work in the fields falls on my parents.

Later, when we won the victory, you were going to follow the troops to garrison in southern Xinjiang. Your parents wanted you to retire so that the whole family could be together, but you didn't want to. I softened my heart again and secretly packed your luggage overnight.

The mountains in southern Xinjiang are high and the roads are long. Half of your two-and-a-half-month home visit leave is spent on the train.

You can make the decision yourself and use the allowance to support the families of our fallen comrades, and to support Zhang Xiangdong and Zhang Yuejiao. My child and I will have to live a tight life.

Maybe you think I have no temper, or maybe I have spoiled you. You dare to make such a big decision on your own about going undercover in northern Myanmar, without considering your wife and children at all, and regardless of whether your parents can bear it.

Now that my son has grown up, he has his own ideas and no longer listens to his mother."

Su Hong held the schoolbag full of banknotes, feeling indescribably complicated inside.

Logically, she should be happy that her son is so filial and loyal to the Gu family, but she is also afraid that her future daughter-in-law will suffer the same hardships she has suffered.

"Mom, I'm different from my dad. I don't have his personal heroism. I will discuss everything with you, and then I will discuss it with my wife. I will always be your good eldest son."

Seeing that his mother was thinking about the suffering she had experienced in the past, Zhang Shuguang didn't think twice and directly drew a line between himself and his father, and at the same time, he didn't forget to give his father some cold comfort.

"Wife, I won't do it again. I promise to change."

Zhang Xiangnan first glared at his son, then turned his head and began to apologize humbly.

There is no way, he is worthy of the country, worthy of the people, worthy of the brothers who have been through life and death with him, the only thing he owes is his family,

"You talk nicely, but aren't you going to Ailao Mountain next week? I've seen through you. You promised faster than anyone else, and your attitude is more sincere than anyone else. So let's do it."

"Wife, it's unfair! I don't want to go to Ailao Mountain, but I have no choice!

No one knew that Ailao Mountain was so dangerous before. The old leader had good intentions and wanted me to make more contributions, so he gave me this task.

After Xiaoguang said that, the old leader specifically asked me privately whether I should hand over the task to someone else.

What can I do? I can't just jump at the chance of gain and avoid the danger, right?

If that's the case, I don't need to stay in the army anymore."

Zhang Xiangnan kept complaining, claiming that he was forced to take on the task.

"Mom, don't worry, I promise to bring my dad back safely."

This time, Zhang Shuguang did not add insult to injury, but helped his father to comfort his mother.

"Mother believes in you."

Su Hong never doubted Zhang Ruiguang's words. In Su's mind, her son was omnipotent.

"This money will be saved for you by your mother. It will be yours in the future. You don't have to worry about your younger brothers and sisters. Your father and I can support them."

Su Hong did not continue to refuse Zhang Shuguang's money. She did not want to let her son down, but she would definitely not touch the money.

"Mom, I want to sleep."

The little girl who had been snuggling beside her mother opened her mouth and yawned.

"Okay, let's go to bed now."

After washing up, the family went back to their rooms to sleep.

The next morning, after breakfast, Su Hong went out to the old leader's house.