In the afternoon, Ruan Shaoke took Bai Sirui to report to Commander Gu first. Although their special team was nominally an independent regiment, they were still part of the Yuncheng Military Region. Besides, Gu Wenpeng was their elder, so it was only right and proper for them to report to the commander first.
After leaving Commander Gu's place, seeing that it was getting late, the two headed towards the supermarket.
"Is this the pharmaceutical factory your sister runs?" Looking at the tall apartment buildings in front of him and hearing the sound of children reading in the distance, Bai Sirui couldn't help but feel admiration for Ruan Ruan.
Chairman Mao always said that women hold up half the sky, but the old ideas have been ingrained for too long, so much so that most men still stubbornly believe that men are the pillars of the family. Therefore, at home, it is common to see men resorting to beatings and scoldings whenever things don't go their way.
They should all come and see this factory founded by women. It not only provides the country with the medicines it needs, but also helps solve the employment problems of so many veterans and their families, as well as the education problems of their children.
"Well, it's only been a short time. I heard that once the pharmaceutical factory here is stable, he has other plans." No one underestimates Ruan Ruan's abilities, and the higher-ups are all looking forward to seeing more surprises from her.
"This is the family quarters, and that's the pharmaceutical factory. The factory is currently managed by Uncle Chu and Zheng Xuyang. Uncle Chu, like us, was a veteran. As for Zheng Xuyang, I heard that his younger brother, Zheng Xujie, was adopted by Ruan Ruan as her godbrother, and she even gave him a jade pendant symbolizing our Ruan family. Of course, Zheng Xuyang is very capable. With him and Huo Haoshen around, Ruan Ruan can comfortably be a hands-off manager. Oh, Huo Haoshen is Huo Haocheng's cousin, and also Ruan Ruan's older brother when she was in the Huo family."
As they walked, Ruan Shaoke introduced Bai Sirui to the group, making it easier for him to integrate more quickly.
When the two got married, Ruan Shaoke said that if he had the chance, he would introduce his family to him.
Today is a good time.
The two browsed around the supermarket, but after a while, they still didn't know what to buy.
The main problem is that Ruan Ruan's family doesn't lack anything right now!
Finally, Ruan Shaoke took the initiative and bought some fruit, pastries, and two bottles of Moutai. Perfect timing, they could eat them that evening.
After buying the items, the two returned to the unit and went there with the rest of the group.
On the way, Ge Xiaotian and Ruan Shaolin kept teasing the two of them, saying, "You guys are making us look so inconsiderate, especially on a holiday."
"Yeah, bro, you guys didn't say you'd buy some more for us when you bought them!"
"Alright, you two, this is obviously prepared for us later. Not bad, Commander Bai. As Shao Ke's good friend, you want to outdo me right away and show us what a new broom sweeps clean. Get ready to give us a good scolding tomorrow!" Deng Yi patted Ruan Shaolin on the shoulder and then pointed to the two bottles of wine that Bai Sirui was carrying.
“That’s right, Commander Bai, if you want to drink us all under the table, these two bottles won’t be enough,” Su Yanqiu chimed in.
If when Bai Sirui arrived at noon, everyone treated him as a comrade-in-arms, then now, with everyone teasing him, Bai Sirui feels that they are brothers.
He finally understood why Ruan Shaoke, despite appearing distant from everyone in his original unit, would always show that expression when mentioning his former friends and brothers.
If it were him, growing up with such a group of people, he would probably be even more unrestrained and carefree now.
A group of people arrived at Huo Haocheng's house, chatting and laughing.
As soon as I entered, I heard Huo Haocheng calling for someone, and then a girl came out from the kitchen to answer.
Looking at her from afar, Bai Sirui truly believed that this girl must be the younger sister that Ruan Shaoke had mentioned finding.
"This is my sister, Ruan Ruan. Don't keep staring at her. If Huo Haocheng sees you, he'll get jealous." Ruan Shaoke noticed that he had been staring at Ruan Ruan ever since she came out, and although she knew he had no ulterior motives, she still spoke up to remind him.
"I can only say that you two are truly siblings. With her looks, if it weren't for Huo Haocheng and his brothers protecting her since she was little, who knows what would have happened to her!"
It wasn't that Bai Sirui was overthinking things; he genuinely felt that Ruan Ruan and Ruan Shaoke were the best-looking among the Ruan siblings. It wasn't that the others weren't good-looking, but relatively speaking, these two were the most attractive.
“You’re right. The Huo family has really put in a lot of effort to raise Ruan Ruan so well.” Ruan Shaoke did not deny what Bai Sirui said. It was the truth, and his family was very grateful to the Huo family.
Because they returned early, the brothers went with Huo Haocheng to the backyard to make grilled fish and chicken.
Just as it was time to eat, Zheng Xuyang, Huo Haoshen, and the others arrived.
Ruan Shaoke introduced Bai Sirui to them.
Soon it was time to eat, and as usual, Bai Sirui naturally sat down to the right of Ruan Shaoke.
Then, as was his habit, he started serving food to Ruan Shaoke.
However, as they continued to squeeze in, Persley noticed a pair of eyes watching them from time to time.
Sensing that the gazes were not malicious, Persley didn't pay much attention at first. However, halfway through the meal, the gazes fixed on them became more brazen, no longer being furtive but open.
Feeling the gaze directed at her, even across two tables, Bai Sirui clearly saw joy in Ruan Ruan's eyes.
This was the first time he had ever felt such a gaze upon him.
Then, as if he had discovered something, he placed his left hand behind Ruan Shaoke and made a gesture of pulling Ruan Shaoke into his arms.
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