Jiang Si knew that the man in the book didn't care about her status as a capitalist's daughter.
Otherwise, he wouldn't have traveled from south to north across the entire country to find her.
But at that time, the Jiang family had not yet been purged, and they had not yet gotten married.
To put it bluntly, her presence didn't have any real impact on him.
But things are different now. She's come to Qiongzhou Island, and they've already filed for marriage.
From now on, husband and wife will be one, sharing both glory and misfortune.
Therefore, it's better to clarify some things beforehand to avoid unpleasantness later.
Jiang Si said directly, "My third uncle should have already told you about our family situation, so I won't go into details."
"Anyway, the current situation is that it has been confirmed that the Jiang family will be on the next list of those to be liquidated."
"Although my father and I have written a letter severing ties, everyone knows that I am the only daughter in the Jiang family."
"They might bring up my identity when the time comes."
Jiang Si wasn't sure how much of an impact her identity as a capitalist's daughter would have on him.
She could only rely on the period dramas she had watched before as a reference.
"If we get married, you need to be prepared that you may have no hope of promotion for a long time."
"Your parents' side may also be affected to some extent."
"You can think about it. If you can accept all of this, then we can talk about marriage."
"If you can't accept it, let's call off the engagement and part ways amicably."
"Besides worrying about affecting me, do you have any other concerns?" Huo Tingzhou asked.
She had no concerns, but Jiang Si had a few minor requests.
Since we've come this far, let's just make things clear once and for all.
"I can't cook and I don't like doing housework, so after I get married, I probably won't be able to be a virtuous wife and loving mother who can be both elegant in public and capable in the kitchen."
"As for whether I will go back to work in the future, I'm not sure."
It's not that I'm unsure, it's that I don't want to!
If it weren't for a few taels of silver, who would want to go to work every day? Jiang Si certainly didn't.
Of course, there are always exceptions. If she is particularly passionate about the job and it aligns with her major, she is still very willing to give it a try.
After all, not working and being home alone every day can be quite boring.
What Jiang Si meant by saying this was that, regardless of whether I go to work or not, I hope this is a decision I can make myself, rather than one made under pressure.
Finally, there's the issue of lifestyle philosophy.
What Jiang Si can guarantee is that she can keep a low profile in public.
But behind closed doors, she still hopes that her life will remain the same as it was before.
In short, her standard of living can only be high, not low, and of course, she still needs Huo Tingzhou to cover for her when necessary.
"Well, that's about it."
"Think about it carefully tonight, and give me an answer when you've made up your mind."
"If you're just worried about it affecting my promotion, then I can answer you now."
"I don't care about these things."
"As for the requests you just mentioned, I have no objection."
"The life you lived before will remain the same in the future; it won't change just because you get married."
"You don't need to worry about your parents. They've lived in Beijing for so many years and they're capable of protecting themselves."
Perhaps fearing that Jiang Si might feel burdened, Huo Tingzhou thought for a moment and added a sentence.
“The military and the government are two separate systems. Once you get married, you become a military dependent, and it’s not so easy for them to touch people in the military.”
"And even without this incident, I wouldn't be able to get promoted in the short term."
Jiang Si looked over curiously, "Why?"
"Because they don't meet the age requirement," Huo Tingzhou said.
He is currently a regimental-level officer; if he were to be promoted further, he could only go up to the rank of deputy division commander.
The average age for a deputy division commander to be promoted is around 35, so even if he has accumulated enough military merits, he will not be promoted again in the next five years.
"So that's how it is."
At this moment, Huo Tingzhou suddenly straightened his body and looked at her seriously.
He used to call her Miss Si, and later he called her Comrade Jiang. He never called her by her nickname in front of her.
So much so that his voice trembled slightly when he called out the name Si Si.
"Sisi, once the marriage certificate is submitted, there's no going back. Have you thought it through?"
Jiang Si understood what he meant, and she also knew that military marriages were never intended to protect female comrades.
However, she is a person who always does things as she pleases.
If the final result is still unsatisfactory, that's normal.
Anyway, the result was the same, so she accepted the loss.
The waiting process is always agonizing. Although Jiang Si only thought for less than ten seconds, Huo Tingzhou felt as if every second was an eternity.
It wasn't until Jiang Si nodded and said she had made up her mind that things became clear.
Huo Tingzhou finally felt at ease.
"Then I'll get the marriage application submitted as soon as possible. When we get back, I'll take you to see the family compound, and you can pick one you like."
Jiang Si didn't have any special requirements, as long as it wasn't a tenement building.
Thinking that she has a space where she grows so many fruits and vegetables, and raises so many chickens, ducks, fish and crabs.
Jiang Si said, "You decide. It would be best to choose a bungalow with a small yard in front."
Huo Tingzhou was silent for a moment, then asked, "Does it have to be a single-story house with a yard?"
Jiang Si asked with some doubt, "Are single-story houses difficult to apply for?"
It's strange. People say that people these days prefer to live in apartment buildings. Is it not the same on Qiongzhou Island?
"No, it's just that our military region's family compound doesn't have any bungalows."
Huo Tingzhou explained it to her; in fact, there was a saying that had been circulating in their army for a long time.
"The Navy's Grand Temple, the Air Force's Building, and the General Logistics Department's Auditorium are all first-class."
As can be seen from the literal meaning, the Air Force's housing is mostly comprised of apartment buildings.
In addition, Qiongzhou Island experiences several months of humid weather in late winter and early spring each year, making single-story houses prone to dampness and water accumulation.
Summer is also a season with frequent typhoons, so the military family housing is built with uniform two-story buildings.
There are five households on each floor, each with two rooms. The toilet and water room are shared.
This is for housing allocation for cadres below the regimental level.
Officers at the regimental level and above also live in apartment buildings, but they are all detached houses, and the overall layout is actually very similar to that of single-story houses.
The foundation was raised a bit, and there was an extra small attic on top compared to a single-story house.
There's no yard in front, but we can build one ourselves, so it's not a big problem.
Jiang Si's eyes lit up immediately upon hearing this; it was truly beyond her expectations.
The house was settled happily just like that.
It was getting late, Huo Tingzhou said, "Get some rest tonight. I've already gone to check on the furniture and other large items today."
"I'll take you there to take a look tomorrow. If everything's okay, then we'll decide."
Jiang Si nodded and was about to agree when the voice of guard He Ping suddenly came in.
"Comrade Su, what are you doing here—"
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