Chapter 66 The Stepfather Relies on His Cubs to Take Flight
“He doesn’t have any grandsons.” Li Zhengyang laughed without any seriousness. “Commander Ji’s children are all successful. I heard that his second son, Ji, has been promoted again. In Jingzhou, he has a really bright future.”
Commander Ji is highly respected by everyone in the Suzhou War Zone.
The old commander was truly skilled with a gun in his youth, but strangely enough, although his children were all successful, there was no record of any grandchildren in the family.
Everyone gathered around the fire, shelling peanuts and warming themselves by the fire, watching how Cuiping had made the house clean and cozy.
Jiang Anchao sighed, "Time flies so fast, it's almost New Year's again..."
"Hey? Lao Jiang, aren't you going back to your parents' house for Chinese New Year this year? You're an only child, if you don't bring your son and daughter back to make it lively, how lonely will the old couple be?"
Yuan Tengzhen meant well and only mentioned it briefly.
Jiang Anchao didn't say anything, but Deng Qiu turned his head and looked over here.
She chuckled and chimed in, "My mother-in-law made dumplings and brought them over the other day. It's warm here at the military dependents' home. I guess we'll bring my parents-in-law here for the New Year. What about you, former political commissar?"
"We... we probably won't go back."
Yuan Tengzhen gave a helpless smile.
Qingqian's relationship with her parents was very strained. When she gave birth to Yuanhui, the doctor told her that she would go blind. Her father left the hospital without even looking at his grandson.
At first, his mother agreed to come and take care of him during his postpartum period, but it turned out that he had given birth to a child with problems.
He hadn't even stayed for a day before he left, using the excuse that his neck hurt and he couldn't do heavy work.
Qingqian was a first-time mother and had no idea how to take care of a young child. She was also away on a business trip at the time, and the situation was urgent.
It wasn't until I finished my mission and returned home that I learned how much Qingqian had suffered during her postpartum period.
From then on, they never went home for holidays.
Deng Qiu realized she had said the wrong thing and felt a little guilty.
Wen Qingqian pulled her back, "Yuan Tengzhen's parents don't need a grandson, and we won't join in the fun. Why are you blaming yourself?"
When she gave birth, she was extremely weak but still had to cook and take care of the baby all by herself.
She doesn't know how she survived that dark period.
Now that Xiaohui is doing better and better, her in-laws are getting old and have no one to take care of them, so she has started to soften her attitude and try to get closer to them.
Yuan Tengzhen was willing to take care of his parents, as it was his duty as a son.
But as a daughter-in-law, being treated like this during her postpartum period is a humiliation she will remember for a lifetime, and she will never forgive it with just a few words.
Deng Qiu forced a smile, "I didn't know any of this, so I said things I shouldn't have."
"We're like family, what can't we say to each other?"
Wen Qing shrugged lightly. "The grudge from the postpartum period is irreconcilable. They brought it on themselves, it has nothing to do with you. Hey? But Zhizhi is coming to our house this year, I think we can buy more meat for the New Year. Deng Qiu, you and Cuiping are good cooks, let's celebrate together as a family!"
It was confirmed that Minister Wen genuinely didn't take it to heart.
Deng Qiu breathed a sigh of relief and affectionately patted Zhi Zhi's head.
“My Zhizhi is so good. She suffered so much before, and now so many people love her.”
At this moment, she was incredibly grateful that she had escaped the hellish Sangjiapo with her daughter.
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"Anchao, don't leave after get off work, your boss wants to see you!"
His comrade, panting, stopped him at the gate and pointed to the office building.
Jiang Anchao was stunned for a moment; he was in a hurry to get home and cook.
Today, Deng Qiu is busy with final exam review, and there's no one at home to make sure the children go hungry.
Why would the boss call him at this time?
"Didn't the leader say what it was about?"
His comrade shook his head. "You were just reinstated not long ago, so they probably want to have a talk with you."
"Okay, I'll head over now."
Jiang An walked toward his office, completely bewildered, and soon he pushed open the door to the former political commissar's office.
However, not only was the former political commissar in the room, but even Division Commander Tian was there.
The one sitting on the middle sofa is...
Jiang Anchao cracked his knuckles, unusually nervous. "Commander, Division Commander Tian, you're both here..."
I went to Cuiping's house to smoke the room a week ago.
The former political commissar even joked that Commander Ji treated Zhizhi well and wanted her to go back and be his grandson's child bride.
At the time, I thought it was a joke and didn't take it to heart.
After all, the commander isn't someone anyone can just see whenever they want.
It hasn't been long yet.
They just crashed into each other.
When Yuan Tengzhen saw him coming, a hint of hesitation flashed in his dark eyes.
He coughed lightly, covering his mouth. "Anchao, it wasn't me who summoned you today, it was Commander Ji. He specifically asked to see you."
As he spoke, he walked to the door, pretending to close it.
Yuan Tengzhen moved closer, his back to these important figures, and gave Jiang Anchao a suggestive look.
Jiang Anchao: ?
What's the meaning?
Before he could ask any further questions, he heard Division Commander Tian say, "That Xiao Jiang, last time you were reported, the report was sent to the Commander. It was originally agreed that your promotion this year would be canceled, but after many discussions, the organization decided to give you the opportunity again."
Jiang Anchao's eyes lit up.
So this was such a big surprise when I asked him to come over?
"Thank you, boss. I will work even harder in the future!"
"Ahem..." Division Commander Tian coughed. "No need to thank me. It was Commander Ji who overruled the objections and discussed it at the meeting for a long time. Your achievements are still outstanding. The contents of the whistleblower letter have also been verified and confirmed to be the result of someone deliberately causing trouble. The organization will not allow preferential treatment for people with blemishes, but it will also not allow capable people to be wronged for no reason."
Jiang Anchao heard these words, though he still had a smile on his face.
But I had my doubts.
He had absolutely no connection with Commander Ji, after all, given his rank, it would be difficult for him to bypass his superiors and approach the top leader.
Why is the commander so kind to me?
Could it really be because of Zhizhi?
Ji Zeguo sat on the sofa and reached out to adjust his glasses.
His gaze fell on Jiang Anchao, his sharp eyes scanning him inch by inch.
Finally, he slowly spoke, "Sang Lao Er went to your house to cause trouble. It was wrong of you to take action, but our soldiers' fists are indeed meant to teach these scoundrels a lesson. I'll consider this self-defense, but don't be so impulsive next time, or you'll give them a handle to use against you and affect your future."
after?
Jiang Anchao swallowed hard, even doubting whether he had heard correctly.
Why did Commander Ji know the names of the troublemakers?
"Commander, do you know Sang Lao Er? Or... do you know my daughter?"
When Zhizhi was mentioned, a subtle hint of human warmth finally appeared on Ji Zeguo's face.
He looked away and said calmly, "I'm just doing my job, I don't let personal feelings interfere, but..."
Ji Zeguo pursed his lips and asked, "How has Zhizhi been lately? Do you leave your child at home while you're at work? Our military isn't an unfeeling place. If it's really not possible, you can bring your child over. Can't the office building set aside a separate room for the subordinates' children to play in?"
Division Commander Tian: "... ...?"
Yuan Tengzhen: "?"
Was it for the subordinates' children to play with, or was it a subtle hint to Jiang Anchao to bring Zhizhi over to play?
Seriously, it's so hard to guess.
Jiang Anchao: "...Ah? You brought Zhizhi along? How will she go grocery shopping?"
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