Commander Mu didn't expect the opportunity to come so quickly. In order to crack down on illegal and criminal activities, the various military regions held a meeting, which was also attended by Division Commander Gu.
"Commander Gu, Commander Gu..."
As soon as the meeting ended, Commander Mu called out to Gu Ye, who was about to leave, as he needed to ask him something quickly.
"Commander Mu, what's the matter?"
Gu Ye was completely confused. Their two families had an unspoken agreement to keep matters concerning the child low-key.
The onlookers, who were also puzzled, wondered what connection these two had.
Only Commander Ma paused briefly before continuing to walk out.
"Commander Gu, I'd like to ask you for advice. My daughter is about to take the high school entrance exam, and her results are really disappointing. It's giving me a huge headache."
As soon as Commander Mu finished speaking, everyone understood. The Gu family's child was a good student and was well-known throughout the military region. It was understandable that Commander Mu had come to him. They were all parents, so they could understand!
"Commander Mu, you'd be better off asking my family for advice than me. I don't worry about my children's studies at all; they're all managed by themselves. Besides, aren't your Northern and Southern children doing better?"
Gu Ye was telling the truth. He really hadn't worried about his child's studies. His wife knew a little bit about it, but he was completely clueless.
“My son from the North is in the lab again, but not from the South. Jiaojiao is afraid of her older brother, and the South doesn’t have the patience for his younger sister.”
Commander Mu thought to himself that he had given all the little patience his third son had left to Liu Jiu.
"Oh, I see. Well, there's nothing I can do about it. I really don't have much experience. You should ask your daughter to look for Sanqi. Although my Sanqi is only in the second year of junior high school, he has already finished learning all the junior high school material."
Gu Ye's lips curled up, revealing his desire to show off.
"Sigh, that's all we can do. Please thank Sanqi for me. I'll definitely give my child whatever he likes, really."
Commander Mu was at his wit's end. He hadn't taught his only daughter properly yet, and he had to try his best to make up for it. He couldn't let her become a burden, nor could he let her lack the skills to survive, or she would have to live at the mercy of others in the future.
Whether it's brothers or sisters, only equal relationships can last.
Both were busy, and after a brief private conversation, they parted ways in haste.
The various military regions were busy supporting local affairs for several days, and by the time Commander Mu had time to attend to his family matters, several days had already passed.
"Mu Jiaojiao, go to the Gu family later and find Sanqi. Ask him how to improve your grades. This is your only chance. None of the tutors we hired before have stuck with you."
After Commander Mu arrived home, he immediately told Mu Jiaojiao about it. He had been too busy lately and hadn't been home for several days.
"Sanqi, is he the Gu family's child? Isn't he even younger than Jiaojiao?"
It wasn't that Mu's mother thought the other child was bad, it's just that she remembered the child as rather petite.
“She is quite petite and only in the second year of junior high school, but she has already finished learning and mastered all the junior high school knowledge. I don’t expect her to tutor Jiaojiao every day, I just want her to teach her a method or have any secrets.”
Commander Mu's last-ditch effort is proving ineffective; if that doesn't work, he'll have to find another way.
Just as they finished talking about their daughter, Mu Nanfang pushed open the door and came in.
"Dad, now that you're done with your work, I have something I'd like to discuss with you."
"What is it? Let's talk in the study."
Commander Mu got up and went into his study. What use are there to have so many children? One by one.
"Dad, I'd like to try to get an opportunity to study abroad. What do you think?"
"Study abroad on an exchange program? What makes you want to go abroad?"
Commander Mu was a little surprised. His third son was studying computer science, which was an emerging industry. Computers were still a rare commodity in China.
"I hadn't seriously considered my future before. I thought I would be assigned a job after graduation, but I had no idea what kind of job I would be assigned."
Until I saw Liu Jiu, she always had a clear goal: she loved flying and worked hard to get into the Air Force Academy. Realizing that our technology lagged behind international standards, she sought ways to understand and learn. I felt that I also needed to do something; I couldn't continue living in a daze.
While I'm still young, before the baby is born, I need to stabilize my career so that I can better manage my own family and take good care of Liu Jiu and the baby in the future.
Mu Nanfang's words gave Commander Mu a headache. He really thought ahead. It would be several years before they could get their marriage certificate, and he had already arranged everything for their child. He was truly a capable person!
"Your idea is good. Going out to learn the latest knowledge will benefit your future. However, you have to fight for the opportunity yourself; I can't help you much."
Commander Mu had stated beforehand that he truly had the will but not the power to manage the two systems.
"I don't need your help. I will apply myself. Whether it succeeds or fails, I will accept it."
Mu Nanfang wouldn't let his father make a mistake, nor could he make a mistake, since none of his father's comrades-in-arms were professors.
"Okay, that's good. You should tell Liu Jiu about this. You've already made your relationship clear, so you should discuss everything together."
Commander Mu's words left Mu Nanfang somewhat incredulous. His father's sudden change in perspective hadn't even mentioned discussing things further. Previously, his father never consulted anyone; he always made decisions on his own.
"What kind of look is that? Can you be the same as before? Back then, the environment was like that—one wrong step and you'd be in trouble. How could I not be careful and cautious?"
Commander Mu felt that he had been looked down upon by this brat, and he was furious.
"Hehe...I understand, I understand!"
Mu Nanfang felt that his father really couldn't stand the truth; his temper grew along with his age.
"Alright, get out of here and do what you need to do. Don't make a fuss about your study abroad application yet, so as not to cause any unnecessary trouble."
"Okay, Dad, I'll go prepare the materials."
Mu Nanfang stopped joking, made a serious promise, and then left his father's study.
Commander Mu was thinking about things in the south; his choice was good. If he studied hard after going abroad, he would have more opportunities and choices upon returning. Even if things didn't go well, he could stay at the university and work there, cultivating more talent for the country.
Thinking about his job after 1969, Commander Mu felt that it would be good for Nanfang to be a teacher at a school, so he could take care of his family. Didn't he say that he wouldn't need his mother to take care of his daughter after they were born? Then he would take care of her himself.
He needs to work hard on things in the South, while he spends all his time in the lab in the North, and he doesn't know when he'll find a partner and get married, even though he's already in his twenties.
And then there's Dongfang. Due to the one-child policy, he can only have one child from now on, so he needs to spend more time with his child. While we don't expect him to be as successful as Liu Jiu, we also don't want him to be as worrisome as his aunt.
Jiaojiao, who's causing him the most worry, went to the Gu family to seek their wisdom. He doesn't know if it will go smoothly. If she fails again this time, he'll give up. He'll see how to arrange things, at least so she can have a job to support herself in the future.
Commander Mu's heart, that of an old father, was shattered into eight pieces. He had to think about and consider every single child. It was exhausting!
At times like this, he envied Commander Gu, who didn't have to worry about anything and whose children were all so outstanding!
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