Chapter 27

Liang family.

Jian Lu was sitting in front of the sewing machine, thinking seriously about her talent for making clothes, which seemed a bit forced.

Practice, practice more!

But this time you have to use coarse cloth scraps to practice, and you can't just waste the good cloth.

Jian Lu, who was practicing how to make clothes, was unaware that there was someone behind her.

As Cheng Zheng walked to the front of Liang's house and looked inside, he happened to see Jian Lu's back.

Two black and shiny braids were draped over her shoulders, swaying slightly as she studied the fabric.

Fabric?

Cheng Zheng was sharp-eyed. His heart tightened when he saw the cloth in her hand. Was that the cloth she was going to use to make clothes for herself? To make a strange-looking piece of clothing like the one Dunzi was wearing?

Jian Lu, who was studying how to make clothes, looked extremely serious. Cheng Zheng saw that her face was tense, her eyes were firm, and she was focused.

until...

A tall figure seemed to appear in the residual light. Jian Lu turned sideways and saw it was Cheng Zheng!

"Brother Cheng!" Jian Lu, feeling guilty, stood up and immediately thought of how she had taken advantage of the situation half an hour ago. She then looked again and found that she still had the rag in her hand, so she quickly put it back.

Making clothes as a gift for Cheng Zheng is a surprise, and he must not know about it.

"Comrade Jian Lu." Cheng Zheng strode into the house and nodded at him.

"Captain Cheng, you're back?" Jian Lu hurriedly asked everyone to sit down, but when people are timid, they tend to talk too much. She muttered to herself, "Did the mission go smoothly? Oh, this should be a military secret, you think I didn't ask."

As soon as she said this, Jian Lu realized that she had asked something she shouldn't have asked. She pursed her lips and smiled, as if there was a stream of light shining out.

She didn't care too much, and wished Cheng Zheng would leave right away. "Are you looking for Political Commissar Liang? He and Mrs. Feng went to Chief of Staff Xu's house. They're downstairs, you can go down directly."

Having said that, she raised her hand and prepared to see him out.

Cheng Zheng: “…?”

Ignoring the anxiety in Jian Lu's words and actions, Cheng Zheng hid the smile on his face. This person looked weak when he first met her, but he realized today that she was extremely courageous and even dared to talk about him. What did she say when she spoke to her mother on the phone last time?

Aunt Wang told her son on the phone that Jian Lu used to be very timid and depressed, and was always disciplined by Jian Hualin. Now she has finally become more cheerful, so she told her son to be careful and not let the girl suffer any grievances.

But now it turns out that he is not timid at all. On the contrary, he was quite good at acting when he was slandering Li Nianhe's mother at his home.

Jian Lu was stared at by Cheng Zheng, and she felt more and more uneasy. Could it be that this man really wanted to call her to account?

Instead of sitting and waiting for death, it is better to take the initiative!

"Brother Cheng." Jian Lu calmed herself down and was determined to maintain her image in Cheng Zheng's heart. "Just now at Captain Li's house, did you hear what I said?"

Cheng Zheng was surprised that she actually brought it up, and just nodded.

"I want to apologize to you for saying something in your name just now."

Not sure if it was out of guilt or a guilty conscience, Cheng Zheng always felt that when Comrade Jian Lu spoke at this moment, her clear voice was mixed with a bit of softness.

"Today I also saw Sister Hehua arguing with her mother-in-law, and I thought that a good family should not be in such a mess. After thinking it over, I decided to move you out."

Hearing the last few words, Cheng Zheng almost couldn't hold back his laughter. Jian Lu's words made it seem like he was some big shot.

"And Aunt Wei actually believed it?" He spoke in a deep voice, still trying to remain serious.

"Of course not." Jian Lu gradually relaxed, raised her eyes to look at the tall man in front of her, and smiled sweetly at him, "Brother Cheng, you are still useful!"

What are you talking about?

Cheng Zheng had a wooden face. He always felt that Comrade Jian Lu was praising him, but it seemed that she was not praising him. Should he describe himself as useful?

No matter what, her intention this time was good. She wanted to help solve the problem at Li Nianhe's home, but she was a little too bold. "You were kind this time, but there can't be a next time."

When it comes to his military identity and the relationship between superiors and subordinates, Cheng Zheng feels that everything is sacred and will not be treated as an exception.

"Understood!" Jian Lu finally breathed a sigh of relief when she saw that the crisis was resolved. Her eyebrows curved and her eyes looked like a crescent moon. "Brother Cheng, there will definitely not be a next time!"

This is a rare concession from the serious and taciturn Cheng Zheng!

Seeing that Comrade Jian Lu had become lax again, Cheng Zheng couldn't help but scare her. He hadn't realized before that Comrade Jian Lu would change her attitude. "If you do this to my soldiers, you will be fined at least five li and run for your life."

Jian Lu: “…!!!”

"Brother Cheng, you know I'm petite and weak. If I run five kilometers with a heavy load, I'll die." Jian Lu screamed in her heart, this guy can't be so cruel, right?

"Yeah, I was too strict with you." Cheng Zheng saw Comrade Jian Lu's expression change in an instant. She was still playful the moment before, but she wilted when she heard about the five-kilometer heavy running. Her fair little face was wrinkled, which was very interesting, and made him smile unconsciously. Her eyebrows and eyes softened a lot, and even her voice was not as deep as before.

"If you can't escape, you can submit a self-criticism, a ideological self-criticism of one thousand words." He still couldn't help teasing her. Seeing her changing expression, the serious Captain Cheng also started talking nonsense.

He doesn't look like the serious and formal leader of the third group at all.

This time, Jian Lu was calm and composed. She looked at Cheng Zheng with a sweet smile, not panicking at all. "Brother Cheng, there is nothing I can do. I have never been to school, I can't recognize a few words, and I can't write a self-criticism."

At the critical moment, the illiterate character that I had always despised came in handy!!!

Cheng Zheng: “…?”

Cheng Zheng was suddenly confused. He never expected there would be such an explanation!

His thin lips parted slightly, but he wanted to say something, but couldn't speak.

He remembered what his mother had told him, that the daughter of the Jian family was not welcome at home. Jian Lu's cousins ​​had all gone to primary school, but she didn't even have the qualifications to go to primary school...

Cheng Zheng's iron-hard heart suddenly felt like someone was grabbing it.

——

With the help of Jian Lu and Cheng Zheng, Li Nianhe's family crisis was finally resolved. Aunt Wei happily moved the radio out of her home, and packed up the enamel cups and basins, soap, matches sold in the department store...

She was just waiting to go back and show her face in front of her fellow villagers!

Cheng Hehua was not heartbroken, because if something was sold out, she could buy another one. She and her man just wanted to live a good and quiet life.

Seeing Aunt Wei leave, not only Cheng Hehua breathed a sigh of relief, but many military wives in the courtyard also breathed a sigh of relief.

Aunt Wei has a sharp tongue and is fond of picking quarrels. She loves to point fingers at other people and express her opinions. Many families in the courtyard are somewhat dissatisfied with her, but they endure it for the sake of their neighbors.

Li Nianhe used his family visit leave to send his mother back to her hometown. Cheng Hehua was alone at home, so she turned around and looked for Comrade Jian Lu.

She is ready to thank this good comrade!

Jian Lu was stunned when she saw a photo that Comrade Cheng Hehua took out.

"Sister Lotus, what is this?"

On the yellow wooden dining table, there was a group photo of six rows of soldiers, all wearing white marine uniforms. They were all in high spirits, with innocent smiles on their faces.

Jian Lu saw Cheng Zheng standing in the middle of the first row. The photo should have been taken a few years ago. Cheng Zheng in the photo looked less mature and more youthful than now.

Moving her eyes downward, Jian Lu saw the date engraved on the lower right corner of the photo - 1966.5.25

This is the 23-year-old Cheng Zheng, handsome with a youthful spirit that is unique to youth, a completely different look from now. Although only four years have passed, his temperament and aura are very different.

But it still hit her!

"Sister Lulu, what do you think of this guy above?" Cheng Hehua smiled shyly, with smiles frequently appearing on her round face. This was her first time to act as a matchmaker!

Some excitement and some nervousness.

She is not a heartless person. Comrade Jian Lu helped her, so naturally she would help her. Most of those who come to the army to visit their relatives now probably want to find a soldier as their partner.

At this age, as long as there are no problems, soldiers are definitely the best choice as a partner. If you can marry a soldier with high salary and allowances, your life will be much better than others.

"What's going on?" Jian Lu didn't notice Cheng Hehua's thoughts and tapped Cheng Zheng's position with her finger. "It's pretty good. Everyone is in high spirits."

"I think so too. Look, this is our Nianhe." Cheng Hehua couldn't wait to introduce them to Jian Lu. "This is his comrade, Deputy Battalion Commander Hao of the First Battalion. He's a nice guy. He's 25 this year and has two sisters. This is Battalion Commander Song of the Fifth Battalion. He's 26 this year and has four brothers and sisters in his family. They're all poor peasants with good family backgrounds..."

etc!

The more Jian Lu listened, the more she felt something was not right. She originally thought Cheng Hehua was going to tell her some revolutionary stories, but somehow the topic took a strange turn as she was talking.

"Sister Lotus, why are you saying this?"

Cheng Hehua smiled faintly, "Let me introduce you to someone!"

"Introduce someone?" Jian Lu was almost frightened. A few days ago, Comrade Cheng Hehua mentioned that he wanted to introduce someone to thank her, but she pretended to be shy and refused. She thought Comrade Cheng Hehua was just talking casually, but she didn't expect that he would actually do it? "No need for that."

"Sister Lulu, don't be shy. You will find a partner sooner or later. Even if you are shy, you have to find someone who satisfies you."

"No." Jian Lu waved her hands repeatedly, "Really, there's no need."

"Why are you being so polite to me? You have helped our family a lot this time, and I am a grateful person. You came here to visit your family, aren't you looking for a date? Don't worry, I will definitely introduce you to the best. These are all Nianhe's comrades-in-arms, and he has guaranteed that they are all the best."

Seeing that Cheng Hehua had misunderstood her, Jian Lu could only use her trump card and pretend to be shy, "Sister Hehua, I actually have someone I like, so I won't bother you to arrange a blind date for me."

Cheng Hehua looked at Jian Lu in shock, she knew that this girl was good-looking, and now she looked shy and timid, with beautiful features that made her look even more lively.

She suddenly remembered something, "Is it Captain Cheng?"

Jian Lu:!!!

How did she know? I probably never showed it to anyone.

"What's the big deal? There are so many girls who like Captain Cheng. Last year, the sister-in-law of Captain Wang from the next door building came to visit her relatives. She saw Captain Cheng in the family compound and insisted on marrying him when she returned. Captain Cheng is handsome, so it's normal for you to like him."

Besides, she had never heard of a girl who was almost 20 years old and had a crush on someone in her hometown who would go to live with the troops. So, Comrade Jian Lu must like someone in the army. Among the unmarried officers in the army, Captain Cheng was definitely the most eye-catching.

Cheng Hehua always guesses correctly!

So that's how it is. Jian Lu breathed a sigh of relief. Someone had guessed it.

However, Cheng Hehua said something shocking the next second.

"You can like him, and you can take a look at Captain Cheng because he's handsome, but if you can't win him over, it's a waste of time. If you really want to find someone, you should listen to me and look for someone else."

Captain Cheng is a well-known capable and handsome man in the army, but he has no interest in marriage. Cheng Hehua looked at Jian Lu with sympathy, thinking that Jian Lu was silly, but she must not hang on to Captain Cheng! In the end, she delayed herself!

The world is so big, look more at the forests outside!

——

Li Nianhe came back from his hometown and finally lived a comfortable life.

It’s just that his wife is busy every day, and she is busy preparing for Comrade Jian Lu’s lifelong affairs.

He was happy and at ease, and he excelled in training.

Cheng Zheng found that his second battalion commander was in high spirits recently and often smiled.

"Li Nianhe, how is your mother doing after she returned?"

"Report to the regiment commander. When I got back, I was dragged around in the brigade for several circles. I was even seen by the brigade commander. I was so embarrassed that I didn't even feel comfortable. But my mother was very happy. She showed off the things I brought back to everyone and praised me for my promising future. I hurried back."

"That's good too. This way your mother will be at home, and you and your wife will be more comfortable."

"Yeah, my wife has been in such a good mood lately that she doesn't even have time to take care of me."

Cheng Zheng was infected by Li Nianhe's emotions, and a smile appeared on his face unconsciously. "Why, have you given up on me?"

"No, she is busy introducing a date to Comrade Jian Lu! She said that in order to express her gratitude, she must find Comrade Jian Lu the best date in the entire army! Listen to what she said."

Li Nianhe didn't know what his wife talked about with Comrade Jian Lu later, he only knew that Hehua was preparing to take care of this matter.

Speaking of Jian Lu, Li Nianhe added, "Leader, you know Comrade Jian Lu, right? She is the comrade who was at our house that day."

Cheng Zheng: “…?”

Not only do we know each other, our relationship is a bit complicated.