During dinner, Ning Dazhuang and Sun Zhengguo were drinking, but he was annoyed to find that he couldn't outdrink his brother-in-law.
Because Sun Zhengguo drank one cup after another, he didn't need to be forced to drink; he drank even more heartily than Sun Zhengguo.
As the bottles of good wine were almost finished, Ning Dazhuang suddenly remembered something.
Last night, when I went to the commander's house for a drink, the commander talked to him. He said that the army was preparing to establish a special department and that there was a great need for personnel. He was going to transfer him there.
The reason this new department is called a special department is because it is designed to carry out special tasks, and the requirements for this new department are very high.
First, one must have a high level of education; second, one must have strong personal abilities; and finally, one must have a clean background.
These requirements meant that this unit would not have many personnel.
Since we're severely short-staffed, and my brother-in-law is a good fit, why don't we give this kid a try and let him join the army?
"Zhengguo, you're so skilled and well-educated, why don't you join the army? What do you think?"
Ning Dazhuang asked tentatively.
He believed that if the kid was willing, with the connections his father had built, the kid's future achievements would definitely surpass his own.
"Brother, are you sure this is to help me and not to get back at me? Why would I go and meddle in the military when I have a perfectly good life?"
Sun Zhengguo was not interested in Ning Dazhuang's suggestion at all. It wasn't that being a soldier was bad, but rather that there were too many restrictions, and he didn't like that feeling.
"Dazhuang, why are you acting so impulsively? You're a soldier yourself, and you still can't find a wife. How can you drag Zhengguo down with you? What will happen to Xiaowei all alone at home?"
Wang Guiying said with a displeased expression.
Being a soldier has many advantages, but there's one downside: you might not be able to find a wife.
Seeing that his mother also objected, Ning Dazhuang said no more, but a seed had already been planted in his heart: a talent like Sun Zhengguo must be recommended to the leader.
As for whether it will succeed, that depends on the leader's courage.
After dinner, the group chatted for a while longer before Sun Zhengguo took his leave.
Back in the courtyard, I ran into Sun Zhengdong and his wife again, who were enjoying the cool shade under a tree.
So, Wang Aifang seized the opportunity and told Ning Xiaowei about what they had discussed that afternoon.
"Aifang, are you serious? I don't think we need to even consider this. My mom will definitely agree. Don't you know how much she's worried about my brother's marriage?"
Once Wang Aifang saw that it was done, she quickly asked him questions.
"Then how about we set a time for everyone to meet?"
"Aifang, how about this? I have to go to work tomorrow. After get off work, I'll talk to my mom and ask her to arrange a time."
"Hey! I don't think you need to go to all that trouble. I've already arranged with my older brother that he'll be coming over next week for a medicinal bath. We'll just arrange for Wang Aihua to come and meet him directly, to see if the two of them click. That way, we won't end up disturbing his mother-in-law, and if it doesn't work out, it'll all be for nothing."
Everyone agreed with Sun Zhengguo's proposal.
After finishing their business, the couple didn't linger. They had been running around all day and were covered in sweat, so they went to take a shower.
After the two finished showering, Sun Zhengdong and his companion went back to their room.
The couple exchanged a glance, understood each other without saying a word, closed the door, and began their baby-making game.
Because Sun Zhengguo behaved well today and even knew to help his older brother find a wife, Ning Xiaowei acted willfully again tonight and practiced the actions from last night once more.
Learning from the past helps one understand the present. Because of his wife's love of learning, Sun Zhengguo treated her to a hot meal of soy milk, which earned him a bit of disdain from Ning Xiaowei.
The next morning, Ning Xiaowei didn't go back to the courtyard house for breakfast because she had to go to work. Instead, she ate with Sun Zhengdong and his wife to avoid any trouble.
"Zhengguo, I'm going to work. Just come back to the courtyard house for dinner tonight."
Watching his wife ride away on her bicycle, Sun Zhengguo decided to go back to the courtyard house. There would be some liveliness there, and it was too boring to be alone in this small courtyard.
With Ning Xiaowei back at work, life seemed to return to normal, and Sun Zhengguo was seen again in the courtyard.
Two days later, Sun Zhengguo had just returned to the courtyard house when he was stopped by Yan Bugui.
"Uncle, I'll go home first and come back to play chess with you later."
"Zhengguo, this isn't to ask you to play chess, but to tell you something. Do you know that Jia Zhangshi is coming back today?"
"What?"
If Yan Bugui didn't mention this person, Sun Zhengguo would almost forget about Jia Zhangshi.
How wonderful the traditional courtyard houses are now!
Yi Zhonghai was busy taking care of the children, Sha Zhu was not capable of being a sycophant, Xu Damao was busy looking for an old Chinese medicine doctor, and even Qin Huairu was busy being a good wife and mother.
It presents a thriving scene, and if this trend continues, it may very well become a courtyard full of love.
But now, the biggest troublemaker in the compound is about to return, and it seems the compound is about to start causing trouble again.
"Uncle, who told you that? Wasn't she sentenced to three years? How come she's out so quickly?"
Sun Zhengguo's words made Yan Bugui's lips twitch. What kind of hatred do you have for Jia Zhangshi? Can't you hope for something better? She has already served three years, okay?
However, Yan Bugui only thought about it; he would never say it out loud and offend anyone.
"It was Jia Dongxu who said it! Who else could it be? He took the day off and went to the prison early this morning to bring the person back."
As the two were talking, they saw Qin Huairu carrying a basket walking over from not far away.
The two quickly stopped talking. It was somewhat inappropriate to talk about someone's mother-in-law when their daughter-in-law was here.
"Third Uncle, Zhengguo, are you chatting here?"
"Uh-huh!"
"Sister-in-law Jia, are you getting ready to go grocery shopping?"
Upon seeing Qin Huairu greet him, Sun Zhengguo casually asked her a question as well.
In order to portray herself as a good daughter-in-law, Qin Huairu deliberately pretended to be embarrassed and said.
"My mother-in-law came back today, and I wanted to buy her some meat to help her recover, but we don't have any meat coupons at home. I'll go see if I can find any leftovers, even just some big bones!"
"Why!"
After Qin Huairu finished speaking, she couldn't help but shake her head and sigh!
Yan Bugui certainly wouldn't believe such words. If you really wanted to buy meat, you should have accumulated meat coupons months ago. Why wait until now to buy it? It's just for show.
Sun Zhengguo may have meat, but he won't help the Jia family, or even the people in this courtyard.
"Then you should go quickly, sister-in-law! Maybe you can buy two chickens at a high price. We can't delay Aunt Jia's lunch."
Qin Huairu didn't really want to buy meat, but she still had to put on an act. After hearing this, she quickly walked out of the courtyard.
After Qin Huairu left, Sun Zhengguo planned to go home first and then come back to watch the excitement later.
"Uncle, you go ahead with your work. I'll go back for a bit and come back to play chess with you later. Remember to save me a seat."
"Alright! You'd better hurry up, or I won't be able to keep my spot when Old Li comes."
Sun Zhengguo nodded indifferently and walked home.
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