After a slight pause, Chief Zhao said, "Mu Yang, your application is poorly written."
Si Muyang hurriedly went over and asked, "Is the application poorly written? What happened? Does it not meet the requirements? Surely not."
Chief Zhao said, "Yes, it doesn't meet the requirements. How could you just write 'Please approve' directly!"
The list of all superiors should be written down first, and then I should be asked for approval before the military leadership at all levels finally approves it.
What's wrong? Are you recovering from a serious illness and have forgotten the application format?
Si Muyang's expression froze for a moment, but he quickly regained his composure.
He laughed and said, "You're right. I'm recovering from a serious illness, and my mind isn't working very well. Song Jingchuan said that the medicine the enemy gave me has very serious side effects and damages my brain."
"Tell me how to write it, and I'll rewrite it." He reached out to take the application from Chief Zhao's hand.
Commander Zhao said, "Here's what we'll do. Your health isn't good, you should rest and recuperate. You don't need to worry about writing the application."
I'll have my clerk write one for you in a bit, then I'll find my superior to sign it and stamp it with the big red seal.
When you go to the Civil Affairs Bureau to complete the formalities, you can just sign your name again yourself. How does that sound?
Since Chief Zhao had said so, how could Si Muyang dare to say anything negative?
He could only say, "Thank you for your understanding, Commander Zhao... well..."
He looked at the application form hesitantly, as if he wouldn't get it today...
Chief Zhao said, "Cheng Qi, you take your boss home to rest. After I finish the application, I'll send someone to Cheng Xiao Kui's house. It won't delay your business."
Cheng Qi immediately accepted the order, "Yes!"
He walked over to help Si Muyang up; this was an order from Chief Zhao, whose rank was higher than Si Muyang's. Therefore, he had to obey Chief Zhao's orders first.
Si Muyang could only say, "Thank you, Chief!"
He was helped out of the room by Cheng Qi.
Cheng Qi helped Si Muyang downstairs and back. On the way back, Si Muyang seemed to be feeling better, as he was not as heavy when he helped her walk.
He drove Si Muyang home.
Si Muyang sat in the back seat, his brow furrowed deeply.
When Chief Zhao first looked at his application, he didn't raise any objections and was about to sign it with a pen.
But why did Chief Zhao's attitude seem to change after answering a phone call...?
It seems that he didn't say anything to Chief Zhao during that phone call.
All he heard was Chief Zhao asking, "Hello, who is this?" followed by two "uh-huhs." Moreover, Chief Zhao's call lasted very short; logically speaking, the other party shouldn't have exchanged more than a few words with Chief Zhao.
Who called Chief Zhao? What could be said in just a few words?
His fingers lightly traced his chin as he fell into deep thought.
Chief Zhao stood in front of his office window watching Si Muyang's jeep drive away before returning to his desk, picking up the phone and dialing a number.
As soon as the call connected, Song Jingchuan's voice came through the receiver.
"Sir, has he left?"
Chief Zhao said, "I let him go and let him go home to rest. Once the application is processed, I will send someone to deliver it to his home."
Song Jingchuan pressed further, "He didn't suspect anything, did he?"
Chief Zhao retorted, "What do you mean? I may be old, but I'm not stupid. You doubt my ability to handle things?"
While I was charging into battle, you were probably still cramping up in some calf somewhere, kid.
Song Jingchuan hurriedly said, "How could I dare doubt your abilities? Everyone knows you are still vigorous despite your age! I'm just afraid that Si Muyang will become suspicious."
Chief Zhao asked, "He didn't suspect anything. But why won't you let me approve his application? What's the important thing you mentioned?"
Song Jingchuan said, "To be honest, I'm not entirely clear on the specifics. Xiao Kui suddenly called me and asked me to call you to stop you from signing the agreement. I think Xiao Kui must have discovered something."
I'll try to see Xiaokui and get the details, then I'll report back to you.
Chief Zhao said, "Xiao Kui called you? This girl wouldn't suddenly do something like this without a reason. She and Si Muyang have a deep relationship, and remarrying is only natural..."
He also realized that something was definitely amiss.
Song Jingchuan said, "I'll try to see her and find out what's going on. We can't let Si Muyang find out about this."
Commander Zhao said, "Hurry up and get it done! The approval won't take too long. Several of us old leaders are in the military headquarters. We can't be short of time to sign and stamp something, can we?"
Song Jingchuan said, "I understand. I'll hurry up and meet with Xiao Kui to find out the situation and report back to you! You can stall for time, one day at a time."
Commander Zhao said, "Okay!"
Cheng Xiao Kui worked at home with her aunt and prepared a table full of food to entertain Lin Qiu Ru and her two children.
The two children were very well-behaved by her side, sweetly calling her "Mommy".
Cheng Xiao Kui was playing cat's cradle with her daughter, and Lin Qiu Ru watched the scene of motherly love and filial piety with a smile on her face.
If Cheng Xiao Kui were holding her and Si Mu Yang's biological daughter, her wrinkles would probably be beaming with joy.
That image kept flashing through her mind; if it were really like that, all her wishes in this life would be fulfilled.
While coaxing and playing with him, Cheng Xiaokui chatted with Lin Qiuru, "Mom, do you only have one child, Si Muyang? How come you only have one child? Don't most families have several brothers and sisters? How come you only had one?"
It seemed that Cheng Xiao Kui's words had touched on a hidden meaning in Lin Qiu Ru's mind, and Lin Qiu Ru opened her mouth but did not answer for a moment.
Lin Qiuru's lack of response actually caught Cheng Xiaokui's attention.
What started as a casual question has now become a firm belief that something is amiss here!
She pressed on, "Mom, why aren't you saying anything?"
Lin Qiuru laughed and said, "Our ancestral graves didn't emit any good smoke. We only got one son, Muyang! Besides, life in the village is so hard. If we had more children, our family couldn't afford to raise them."
Come here, let Grandma give you a hug. How about Grandma plays cat's cradle with you?
The sensible girl jumped off Cheng Xiaokui's lap and ran to her grandmother's side with the red yarn rope in her hand.
Lin Qiuru put the baby on her lap, and while playing with the cat's cradle, she sang nursery rhymes, her mouth never stopping, until she started babbling.
Cheng Xiao Kui wanted to ask something more, but Lin Qiu Ru's mouth kept moving, so she couldn't ask any more questions.
However, Lin Qiuru's answer was clearly problematic. In this day and age, which family would only have one child because they are poor?
In this era, people traditionally believe that having many children brings many blessings!
Lin Qiuru's unusual behavior made her realize that Lin Qiuru was hiding something from her!
The sound of a jeep came from outside the gate of the courtyard. She turned her head and saw Si Muyang's jeep parked at the gate.
Si Muyang got out of the car and strode into the yard.
Cheng Xiao Kui went up to him and asked, "Has the application been approved?!"
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