"Now you're saying I raised her? I didn't see you spoiling her any less than I spoiled her. Besides, daughters are just a little naive, how can you not control them?"
"Even if she can't manage, I'm still here, right? We can let her stay with the military and keep her away from that family. When she really comes back, I'll spend more time with her. I'll make sure my daughter doesn't suffer!"
Zhao Jiashu said solemnly:
"When you said that, you only thought about Feifei, did you ever think about Ze'an?"
Qian Huijie's sophistry:
"How could I not have thought about it? What's wrong with Feifei's appearance in our family? If you hadn't taken a liking to him, I wouldn't have wanted my daughter to marry into his family!"
Zhao Jiashu pointed out the problem incisively:
"If you want to think about Ze'an, you should know that as a military family member, the most important thing is to ensure that soldiers have no worries about their families while they are at the front. Can Feifei do that?"
"Given Feifei's personality, not only if she goes back to the Qiu family, but also if she goes to another city with Ze'an, can she take good care of herself, her family, and her children in the family compound?"
"Does she expect you, her mother, to be sent with her as part of her dowry when she gets married and moves to another city? Does she expect you to follow her wherever she goes?"
Qian Huijie had nothing to say; this was indeed a problem. The reason she considered the three young men of the Lin family was because of this.
The third son of the Lin family is also unpredictable, and the old couple can't possibly feel at ease with him. If he gets together with Feifei, the young couple will definitely have to live with the old couple.
Although they don't have as much freedom as the young couple, with Old Lin and his wife watching over them, the young couple won't be bullied.
Later, Lao Zhao suggested Qiu Ze'an, and Qian Huijie also thought he was a good fit.
The main point is that, in every aspect, the three Lin brothers' conditions are no match for Qiu Ze'an's.
Moreover, Qiu Zean's biological parents are divorced, and his mother-in-law is the second wife. Although he is the eldest son, Qiu's father and wife will most likely live with their younger son.
From this perspective, life without in-laws is definitely more comfortable than life with them.
Qiu Zean now holds a high position and has a promising future. Even in the family compound, others usually give way to Feifei. If she keeps reminding her more often and Qiu Zean takes better care of her and is more tolerant, her daughter's life will definitely be better.
Zhao Jiashu pointed out the core issue: Qian Huijie devoted herself to her daughter, but didn't consider other people's children at all.
If Zhao Feifei marries Qiu Zean, as long as Qiu Zean puts in the effort, and with the elderly couple back in the compound, her life will definitely be smooth sailing.
But they forgot whether Qiu Zean was willing to be more tolerant, and whether his child's actions were causing him any concern.
Qian Huijie regretted raising her daughter to be so naive, but what could she do? Her daughter was all grown up and her personality couldn't be changed. All she and Lao Zhao could do was think more about their child's future.
Qian Huijie persisted:
"Old Zhao, is there really no chance at all? If all else fails, I can go and help Feifei for two years, and teach her until she's almost ready!"
Zhao Jiashu shattered Qian Huijie's illusions:
"Haven't you taught her these past few years? Has she changed at all?"
"Huijie, you can't be so selfish. You only think about whether our daughter can live a good life, and you don't treat other people's children like children!"
"Alright, let's leave it at that. Let's pretend it was never mentioned. Let Feifei settle down and start dating other guys as she pleases."
Without Qiu Ze'an to compare her to, Qian Huijie could still look at other young men with a more discerning eye. But ever since Lao Zhao mentioned Qiu Ze'an, Qian Huijie has really stopped liking other young men.
But what can I do if my daughter isn't cooperating?
You can't force a cow to drink water if it doesn't want to; this is the only way!
The elderly couple admitted to the matter, but Zhao Feifei, who was picking out clothes and putting on makeup in the room because Qiu Zean had come, refused to admit it!
She had overheard her parents' conversation and knew that her brother Ze'an did not agree to the marriage.
Zhao Feifei was heartbroken, but she would not give up.
Minting once said, "It's like climbing a mountain for a man to pursue a woman, but it's like piercing a thin veil for a woman to pursue a man." It's just a thin veil, but she doesn't believe she can't break through it!
After resolving Zhao Feifei's matter, Qiu Zean prepared to return to his unit.
Although he still had several days of vacation left, he was worried about his situation at the military base.
Qiu Zean was worried that Zhong Wanwan, such a beautiful flower, would be snatched away by someone else if she were placed among a "wolf pack".
Before leaving, Qiu Zean had a problem: what gift to bring for Zhong Wanwan.
He's willing to sell expensive items, and if Zhong Wanwan is willing, it would be best if he handed over his salary.
However, she also knew in her heart that Zhong Wanwan was not the kind of girl who would casually ask for expensive gifts, so she had to carefully consider this gift.
It needs to be delivered to Zhong Wanwan's heart, but it can't be too expensive.
Qiu Zean spent the whole day browsing the supply and marketing cooperative, but couldn't find a single item that suited his taste.
I went back and asked Chen Dou. Chen Dou gave me some advice, telling Qiu Ze'an to go to the foreign trade store. They had a wider selection and better styles than the supply and marketing cooperative.
The next day, Qiu Zean went to the foreign trade store. Sure enough, as soon as he got to the food counter, he found the gift he wanted: two boxes of imported chocolates.
Chocolate is delicious. Before his mother left, Qiu Ze'an really liked chocolate.
After Qiu's mother passed away, no one bought Qiu Ze'an chocolate anymore, and he forgot how much he used to love it.
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As soon as Qiu Zean returned, without even having a chance to rest, he put down his things, picked up two boxes of chocolates, and went to the storeroom to see Zhong Wanwan.
As soon as Qiu Ze'an arrived at the warehouse door, he heard Ming Xiaoyun's fawning voice:
"Master Zhong, you're amazing! You hand-wrapped this complex part so well; it looks just as good as the original!"
Zhong Wanwan touched her nose guiltily. Wasn't it just as good as the original? Because this was the original.
Who can hand-make such complex parts? It's not called a "3D printer".
Fortunately, Ming Xiaoyun goes home early every day, and Zhu Dapeng is careless; otherwise, this matter would have been difficult to resolve.
Zhu Dapeng wholeheartedly agreed:
"Squad leader, you don't know how hard Master Zhong works. Every day when I go back, she still has to rub the parts herself for a long time. Hard work pays off. Look at how well she rubs those parts."
"To be honest, squad leader, your cooking skills aren't as good as Master Zhong's!"
Ming Xiaoyun: You can praise Master Zhong if you want, I don't need to step on me. Do I need you to tell me I'm not as good as him? Do you think I'm blind?
Zhong Wanwan blushed from the praise and quickly changed the subject:
"This part is almost done. I think the engine can be assembled now. With the engine in place, we feel more confident. Let's start assembling it."
Zhu Dapeng said excitedly:
"Okay, okay, let's assemble it now."
Ming Xiaoyun said solicitously:
"Master Zhong, have some hot water and take a rest. It won't be good to rest during the engine installation. The warehouse is too cold. Have some hot water to warm up!"
Zhong Wanwan thought what he said made sense, so she went to get some water.
Ming Xiaoyun and Zhu Dapeng worked together very well, and Ming Xiaoyun quickly said:
“Let’s do it, this thermos is heavy, don’t burn yourself. We’re tough and not afraid of getting burned.”
This has happened countless times in the warehouse, but Zhong Wanwan still can't stand it when people say the thermos is heavy in front of her.
How could someone who casually lifts the cover of a Liberation truck feel the weight of a thermos?
However, she knew that the two meant well, so Zhong Wanwan didn't say anything and let them fawn over her.
Qiu Ze'an, who was outside, couldn't stand it anymore. He had only been gone for a few days, what did Ming Xiaoyun mean by this? Was she trying to steal his girlfriend?
Qiu Ze'an pushed open the warehouse door and asked casually:
"Judging from your lively conversation, what do you mean the parts are finished? Are you going to install the engine?"
Zhong Wanwan responded with a smile:
"Yes, with the help of Squad Leader Ming and Comrade Zhu, the progress is quite smooth. I originally thought the engine wouldn't be ready until next week, but it's almost done this week."
Ming Xiaoyun was flattered and overwhelmed:
"It's all thanks to Master Zhong's excellent teaching. Da Peng and I have learned a lot from Master Zhong. His skills are amazing; they've truly broadened our horizons!"
Qiu Ze'an felt a pang of jealousy as he listened to the two praising each other. He looked Ming Xiaoyun up and down:
"Squad Leader Ming, is your leg any better? Don't rush back to work and delay your recovery. I think you should rest more."
Seeing Qiu Zean's dangerous gaze, Ming Xiaoyun initially didn't understand why he was so hostile, but when she saw the two boxes of chocolates he was carrying, she understood immediately.
He said that Aunt Hao was really trying to match Master Zhong with Dr. Hao a few days ago, but then she gave up, saying that she was a step too late.
He was puzzled at the time. Master Zhong had just arrived to help and hadn't seen many people. How could he be a step late?
Seeing the chocolate in Qiu Ze'an's hand, and recalling his hostility just now, Ming Xiaoyun understood.
Oh, Dr. Hao was a step too late for Battalion Commander Qiu.
Is Battalion Commander Qiu treating him as a hypothetical enemy? Interesting, this is very interesting.
Ming Xiaoyun didn't rush to explain. He smiled and met Qiu Ze'an's gaze, saying:
"Master Zhong also told me to rest more, and he only lets me study here for 6 hours a day!"
"It's such a pity! I wish I could spend the whole day learning from Master Zhong. It's just a shame my body can't keep up!"
The implication was that I could spend six hours a day with Master Zhong, but you didn't have that opportunity.
Qiu Ze'an became even more vigilant, inwardly annoyed that the Qiu family had delayed things. If it weren't for needing to return to the Qiu family to handle family matters, he would never have let Ming Xiaoyun take advantage of the situation.
This is truly a case of the mantis stalking the cicada, unaware of the oriole behind. He had just gotten rid of Aunt Hao, that troublemaker who was trying to play matchmaker, when suddenly someone came along who wanted to take advantage of his proximity!
Qiu Zean said coldly:
"Since Master Zhong told you to rest more, you should rest more."
After bypassing Ming Xiaoyun, Qiu Zean smiled and said:
"Master Zhong, I just got back from home and saw some chocolates for sale. I thought you would like them, so I bought two boxes. Take them home and try them. If you like them, I'll have a friend send you more."
Zhong Wanwan had a lot of chocolates in her spatial storage, but she couldn't share them with Zhong Songbai and Xiao Baiyang. With these two boxes of chocolates, she could finally share them with them. Zhong Wanwan said happily:
"Chocolate, this is a good thing, thank you, Battalion Commander Qiu, I really like your gift."
In those days, chocolates had to be bought from foreign trade stores, so Zhong Wanwan naturally knew that these two boxes of chocolates were valuable.
But since they brought it especially for her, it would seem unreasonable for her to refuse, so she might as well accept it gracefully.
She remembered that when Qiu Zean was about to leave that day, he really wanted tiger bones, probably to make medicinal wine. She had prepared the tiger bone wine at home, and when she returned, she would send Qiu Zean two bottles of tiger bone wine to repay the favor!
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