Chapter 165 Renamed Huo Dou'e
He Ping served in the army for seven years and joined the Party for three years. His family is from the working class, and he himself has a high school education.
Last year, I received a division-level commendation and was awarded the title of model soldier of the military region.
Huo Tingzhou said, "He Ping's score is far ahead, there's no dispute about that, but he's in a relationship now, so it's hard to say what will happen next."
"Why?"
Jiang Si looked over with a puzzled expression, "Is there a rule at military academies that forbids dating?"
No, not at all.
Huo Tingzhou explained, "There are three directions for recommended admission. One is the junior command school, which has a one-and-a-half-year program and graduates are commissioned as platoon-level officers."
"The second is the Political Academy, which has a two-year program and graduates are awarded the rank of deputy company commander."
"The last one is the College of Engineering and Technology. The program lasts three years. After graduation, you need to take an exam. If you pass the exam, you will be awarded the rank of company commander or deputy battalion commander."
"In addition, students are strictly prohibited from visiting relatives while on campus, and their communication will also be restricted."
So that's how it is.
After listening, Jiang Si also felt that this matter was very difficult to handle.
She saw He Ping's condition today as well.
It's said that the kind of person you lead determines the kind of soldiers you command. With Huo Tingzhou, who's obsessed with romance, around, He Pingli is probably pretty much the same.
However, considering issues such as future eligibility to accompany military personnel, He Ping could only choose a three-year engineering and technical college.
But the problem is, he's been gone for three years. Is the girl willing to wait for him?
Even if the girl is willing, her parents might not agree.
However, there's no use in them thinking about these things.
Jiang Si said, "After dinner, talk to He Ping about this properly. He has to decide for himself. We can't give any advice, so don't get involved."
Huo Tingzhou nodded; he felt the same way.
So as soon as they finished eating, Huo Tingzhou called He Ping to his room.
"Commander, what's up?" He Ping was beaming like a trumpet flower.
Huo Tingzhou glanced at him. He and his men didn't have the habit of beating around the bush, so they got straight to the point.
"Your assessment score this year ranks first among the four groups."
To prevent score manipulation, the specific points awarded for each assessment item and the circumstances under which points will be deducted are kept confidential.
Apart from his direct supervisor, no one knew his performance evaluation score that year.
So when He Ping heard that he was in first place, his mouth was so wide open that it could swallow a fist!
He had followed Huo Tingzhou for five years, so he naturally knew what being number one meant.
However, this news was so unexpected that He Ping was momentarily stunned.
Huo Tingzhou said, "You should have the information on military academies. Go back and think it over carefully, and give me an answer before the 25th."
"Understood, Commander."
It was supposed to be a happy occasion, but He Ping's smile seemed forced.
When I got out of the room, I was almost moving in sync with my hands and feet.
Jiang Si was used to He Ping's carefree and heartless laughter, but when she saw him like this for the first time, she couldn't help but sigh.
Even as the two lay in bed that night, Jiang Si was still thinking about these things.
Seeing that she wasn't asleep, Huo Tingzhou rested one arm under his head and pulled her into his arms with the other.
"Still thinking about what happened earlier?"
Jiang Si nodded. "If you were He Ping, what would you choose?"
That's what she said, but she also knew it was a difficult question to answer.
On one side is the future, on the other is love.
No matter which option you choose, it seems there will be regrets.
Huo Tingzhou looked over at that moment with a serious expression.
Feeling the gaze falling on her, Jiang Si also looked up.
Their eyes met.
Huo Tingzhou had a faint smile in his eyes. "Actually, future prospects and love can coexist. I am not He Ping, and I will not be as conflicted as him. My answer has always been in your hands."
"If you want me to go, I'll go."
“If you don’t want me to go, I’ll take another route.”
"No matter which path I choose, I will do my best to give you the life you want."
He held her in his arms and stared at her with such intense gaze, making Jiang Si cough uncomfortably.
"We're talking about He Ping, what's your stance on this?"
But it must be said that sweet words do sound much better than "uh-huh" sounds.
But then again, sometimes his "hmm" sounds are quite pleasant to hear.
Thinking this, Jiang Si blushed.
Fortunately, only a small desk lamp was on in the room, so Huo Tingzhou didn't see anything.
After clearing my mind of all those messy thoughts...
The two then started talking about He Ping and the things happening in the family compound.
Huo Tingzhou suddenly remembered, "Before He Ping left, Sister Hu specifically told him to come to his house for lunch tomorrow."
Jiang Si smiled and said, "Yes, I brought them gifts."
Seeing that it was getting late, Huo Tingzhou pushed her long hair to one side and said softly, as if coaxing a child, "Go to sleep. We have to get up early tomorrow morning."
Jiang Si nodded. "Don't get too close to me."
The temperature on Qiongzhou Island is in the twenties, and Huo Tingzhou's body temperature is like a giant furnace.
After being held by him for just a short while, Jiang Si felt her body was covered in sweat.
But as soon as she said it, she heard a creaking sound.
"Hmm...it seems like there's a mouse!"
Ever since she was scared by a mouse once, Jiang Si's hair stands on end whenever she hears that sound.
If she had known there would be rats, she should have left Tun Tun here tonight.
Tuntun is the calico cat that Jiang Si brought back before. At first, we always called it Mimi.
But recently, I don't know if I overdid it or what.
Jiang Si muttered a couple of things casually, which Huo Tingzhou happened to overhear.
Since then, she has been unable to look at the word "Mimi" the same way again.
So they renamed it "TunTun".
Then, the creaking sound started again, sounding even louder than before.
Jiang Si felt a chill run down her spine. "Why don't you go to Third Uncle's room and bring Tun Tun over?"
“It’s not a rat.” As Huo Tingzhou said this, his hand gently covered Jiang Si’s ear.
"You're just burying your head in the sand."
Jiang Si brushed his hand away. "I really heard it."
Ever since she drank the spiritual spring water, her hearing and eyesight are now excellent!
Seeing that his wife was confused, Huo Tingzhou helplessly reached out and shook the other bed.
As the metal bunk bed swayed, a series of creaking sounds immediately filled the room.
Jiang Si: "..."
Huo Tingzhou said softly, "There aren't many military dependents who can come to the military to live with their families. Other military dependents can only come during their family visit leave."
"In order to alleviate this pressure, the military region reserved some rooms in the guesthouse as couples' rooms."
Because it's not easy to see each other, even though I know the guesthouse isn't very soundproof, there's nothing I can do.
And so the creaking sound continued for most of the night, finally stopping in the early hours of the morning.
Jiang Si didn't sleep much that night, and when she went downstairs the next day, she looked rather listless.
"You can sleep a little longer after we get on the bus."
Huo Tingzhou had just finished speaking when he suddenly felt a chill down his spine.
Turning around, I met the 'loving' eyes of my third uncle and Uncle Zhong.
Huo Tingzhou: "..."
He felt he shouldn't be called Huo Tingzhou, but should change his name to Huo Dou'e.
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