"I won't go on a blind date. I have to lead the troops in training and I can't spare the time."
Zhou Xingze was extremely dissatisfied with his mother's arbitrary and dictatorial handling of his personal problems, and sat down on the tidy and clean single bed in a huff.
No matter how angry he was, he still maintained the qualities that a soldier should have.
The back is straight, the two long legs are folded at 90 degrees horizontally and vertically, and the big hands with distinct bones are placed with the palms facing down, hanging naturally on the thighs.
Look forward and speak loud and powerfully.
And rejected her so bluntly.
His stubbornness made Zhou's mother instantly furious. She knew her son's temper very well, so she calmed down briefly and changed her way of attacking.
What is a soldier's duty? Obedience, absolute obedience.
As a mother, she couldn't do anything about him. Should she disobey the orders of his leader?
Even if I give him two guts, would he dare?
"The blind date was my idea, and it was also the idea of your leader, Staff Officer Jiang. Personal issues and serving the motherland are not in conflict, and they should be carried out and promoted at the same time. This is what your leader said. Do you really want to disobey orders?"
Zhou Xingze hesitated for a moment, then cast a suspicious look towards his mother.
His mother has a criminal record.
That was last month. In order to force herself to have a blind date with a nurse from a military hospital, she stayed in bed, citing dizziness and nausea caused by high blood pressure.
She covered her forehead with a scarf and said to him earnestly, "Alas, I am already this age, with this body, and I still have a few years to live. If I don't see the Zhou family's incense continue before I die, I will die with regrets!"
This is her mother.
She will never make a big fuss or cry out when something happens. She will only use moral blackmail on you, restrain you with family ties, and attack you with public opinion.
A soft knife stabs people but never causes bleeding.
At this moment, there was a crisp knock on the door.
"Enter."
Zhou Xingze perked up and sat up straighter.
"Report, Captain Zhou, Chief of Staff Jiang wants you back for questioning, over."
Zhou Xingze stood up quickly, as if he had grabbed a life-saving straw to escape from the swamp, and returned a standard military salute.
He immediately ran out.
"Where are you going? You haven't given me a clear answer yet. Stop right there!"
The man was like an arrow released from a bow; he pushed open the door, and whoosh, disappeared.
Reluctant, Zhou's mother stood alone at the door, staring into the air.
Considering that this is a military dormitory, necessary manners must still be maintained.
I feel very angry.
I could only vent my anger by stomping my feet on the concrete floor.
The other protagonist of the blind date has a completely opposite attitude.
"Mom, I'll go."
"That's right. Your eldest daughter is far-sighted. Her sister-in-law will tell you the truth today. This family has connections and background. If your daughter marries them, she will enjoy a good life. With such an in-law, your family will be able to rule the village in the future. Okay, it's getting late, and the other end is still waiting for my reply, so I'll reply, hehe."
The moment Matchmaker Hao heard Ruan Xiaotang's immediate agreement, the corners of her mouth immediately stretched to her ears.
She was thinking that if she could get the marriage done, her loyalty would be firmly established in the Zhou family.
It was a foregone conclusion that his eldest son would join the army.
Her family now has hope for the future.
Send away Matchmaker Hao with a smile.
Liu Guifang did not feel the slightest bit surprised, but instead was filled with worry.
This matchmaker Hao always likes Wang Po to sell melons when she is matchmaking.
She didn't want her daughter to jump out of the fire pit and then run into another bigger fire pit.
She rolled up the apron around her waist with both hands and said worriedly, "Xiaotang, I see......"
Ruan Xiaotang stood up, took her hand, and said comfortingly, "I know what you are worried about. I know what's going on and I won't be fooled. You saw what happened today. Our family and the Wang family are completely at odds with each other. You know the Wang family better than I do. If our family doesn't find a favorable backer, I'm afraid we will be suppressed by the Wang family forever."
Ruan Xiaotang's words were calm and firm, like a soft knife that pierced the mother's heart accurately.
It is for this family that the children sacrifice their own happiness time and time again to make this family complete. I was filled with tears for a moment.
"I'm sorry for what you have done to me."
Covering my face with my hands and crying with guilt.
"Mom, don't cry. Your daughter is grown up now. It's her duty to contribute to the family."
This scene deeply stimulated Ruan Xiaotang, who came from the 21st world and was hidden in this body. She had been an orphan since she was a child. Ever since she could remember, she understood one thing: she was her own strong support.
Over the years, she has been accustomed to being alone without any emotional ties.
But now.
Looking at the frail mother and disabled brother in front of her, they were clearly a combination that she used to look down upon, so weak, so unpresentable, but, inexplicably, they filled the ruins that had been buried deep in her heart.
Her wandering heart began to take root.
This may be the meaning of home.
Ruan Xiaotang was so excited that she hugged her mother, who was crying inconsolably.
Warm currents flow between each other's hearts.
"It's time to eat."
Ruan Xiaohai walked into the house holding up the door curtain.
A warm smile appeared on the dark face.
"Okay, let's eat."
Liu Guifang quickly wiped the tears from the corners of her eyes, picked up the small table in the corner with both hands, and placed it in the middle of the kang with swift movements.
There was no sign at all that she was sad just now.
Her mother is also a strong woman in front of her children
But, the food these days is a bit too plain.
Any two of her dirty jokes are more cheesy than this.
Ruan Xiaotang looked at the steaming food on the table with a look of despair.
Sweet potatoes, sweet potato porridge, sweet potato pancakes, and dried sweet potatoes.
Is this the sweet potato meeting tonight?
This pure, natural, green and pollution-free good thing was really hard for her to swallow.
"Eat it, sister, you like this the most, sweet potato pancakes."
Ruan Xiaotang smiled perfunctorily.
The moment he looked up at Ruan Xiaohai, he abruptly changed the subject.
He asked with concern, "Xiao Hai, are you still in pain? Why don't you ask Wang Damazi from the village to take a look to avoid further illness."
It costs money to see a doctor.
Rural people are not that pampered. Seeing a doctor when they are sick is a blessing only the rich can enjoy, while the poor can only endure it.
Ruan Xiaohai refused immediately.
"I'm fine. Look, I can move and eat. You can rest assured."
The mother standing by was always worried, although she hid it well.
But Ruan Xiaotang, who has always been sensitive, still caught some clues.
This family is so poor, and their life is so frustrating.
After dinner.
Ruan Xiaotang was lying on the kang with her clothes on, her hands under her head, her legs crossed, concentrating on thinking about something.
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