Chapter 179 When did I help him up?
Huo Tingzhou didn't accept the money; he still had several dozen yuan on him.
Furthermore, Uncle San and Uncle Zhong's grain rations were not with the army, so they had no way to purchase grain from the logistics department.
"Not in the military?"
Jiang Si was genuinely surprised this time.
The household registration has been transferred, so why hasn't the grain ration been transferred yet?
Huo Tingzhou said, "Because parents and grandparents are not included in the scope of military personnel accompanying their families, they are allowed to accompany military personnel to take care of them under special circumstances."
"But the food supply is a rigid regulation, and it can't be changed."
In other words, bringing people over requires the military's approval.
All other expenses must be paid out of pocket.
Jiang Si: "What if the food supply can't be transferred?"
Although she didn't lack food, since there was more food growing in her space than she could eat.
Seeing Huo Tingzhou's confident expression, Jiang Si suddenly had a flash of inspiration.
How could she forget that there was a free market in town?
Moreover, she had heard from Sister Hu that fine grains could also be bought in the market, but the prices were much higher than at the grain station.
The price was high, but that was no problem for Jiang Si.
Anyway, she's not short of money, so she can just take it out of her spatial storage when the time comes, which will be more convenient.
Huo Tingzhou understood everything when he saw her expression.
She dared to go shopping alone in the free market in Guangzhou, so what else wouldn't she dare to do?
Thinking about all this, Huo Tingzhou spoke up directly: "I haven't finished speaking yet, so don't rush to think about going to the free market."
"Do you have another way?" Jiang Si asked, puzzled.
Huo Tingzhou nodded and gave her a reassuring look.
“Uncle San and Uncle Zhong’s grain rations cannot be transferred to the military, but the military will issue them a grain purchase certificate for migrant population.”
"With this certificate, you can go to the grain store in town to buy grain at a negotiated price."
"Negotiated grain does not require grain coupons, and the price is about twice that of the standard grain. In addition, each person is limited to purchasing twice per month."
Huo Tingzhou talked a lot in one breath, but after listening, Jiang Si felt that this was no different from the free market.
No, she felt that the free market seemed more convenient, at least there were no restrictions on what you could buy.
Before he could even speak, Third Uncle said, "This matter is up to Xiao Huo."
After saying that, he specifically instructed Jiang Si, "No matter how free the free market is, you are not allowed to go there. This place is not like Shanghai. If you are caught by the inspection team, there is no guarantee that someone will not make a fuss about it."
Uncle Zhong nodded in agreement.
These past few days, he accompanied the old man, seemingly just wandering around the family compound aimlessly, but he didn't miss a single thing to ask about.
“Miss Sisi, the more the son-in-law climbs up the ladder, the more people are watching him.”
"You must be very careful, and don't let anyone use this small matter against you."
Three people, six eyes, were staring at him.
Jiang Si could only reply, "Okay, okay, I understand."
After chatting for a few more minutes, Huo Tingzhou, seeing that it was almost time, led his third uncle and Uncle Zhong out the door.
Seeing that the weather was nice, Jiang Si fetched water and gave Tun Tun a bath.
It had only been a few days since it arrived at the family compound, but it had already gone to the beach twice with its third uncle and the others.
Its once beautiful fur has been turned into a ball by the mud.
No wonder the cats that the cafeteria keeps didn't come over in groups today.
Just as I was finishing washing, there was a knock on the door.
"You're back so soon?" Jiang Si asked, getting up in surprise.
The door opened, and yet another unfamiliar face appeared.
Seeing that the other person was carrying a box and had a smile on their face, Jiang Si subconsciously frowned.
"My wife isn't home..."
The news about Yang Xiaoyu a few days ago has spread throughout the family compound.
Upon noticing that Jiang Si's tone was off, the other person immediately smiled and introduced themselves.
"Hello Comrade Jiang, I am Pan Caixia, the director of the family committee."
"There are quite a few items and people needing to undergo physical examinations this time, so we made a special schedule under the instructions of our superiors."
After saying that, she pulled out a medical examination form and handed it over, saying, "Here, this is yours."
"Your appointment is in five days, between 9 a.m. and 12 p.m. Remember to go on an empty stomach on the day of the checkup."
Jiang Si accepted the gift and thanked him, "Thank you, Director Pan."
"Of course, of course."
Director Pan said with a smile, "By the way, you can take this box of pears back with you."
"This is?"
"This was specially given to us by the military to show their appreciation for the hard work of our families throughout the year."
Fearing Jiang Si might not believe him, Director Pan pointed to the small cart in the distance, "Don't worry, every household has one."
Upon hearing that every household had such items, Jiang Si put them away.
Realizing that he had misunderstood her earlier, he politely added, "Director Pan, would you like to come in and have some water?"
To be honest, she was just being polite this time.
But Director Pan actually agreed.
However, as soon as she sat down after entering, she said directly, "Comrade Jiang, I didn't actually come in to drink water."
Jiang Si was surprised by her frankness, and smiled, "It's okay, let's have some water first."
As she spoke, she handed over the brewed tea.
"Thanks."
Director Pan took the teacup and smiled. She was genuinely busy today, so she spoke frankly.
"Comrade Jiang, someone asked me to inquire about something. They just happened to come over today, so I'm just asking and I don't mean anything else."
"Ask me about it?" Jiang Si looked over with a puzzled expression.
She didn't live in the family compound for long, and she didn't know everyone there. What kind of interesting things could you possibly find out from her?
Director Pan nodded. "That's right. Two days ago, Battalion Commander Wang's mother fell and twisted her ankle in the family compound. She said an old man helped her up."
"I asked around, and everyone said that person was your great-uncle."
"Comrade Jiang, are you aware of your uncle's rescue?"
Jiang Si shook her head; she didn't know!
But no matter how she listened, she felt that something was wrong.
Since Third Uncle didn't say anything, it means he didn't take this matter to heart at all.
Based on a woman's intuition, Jiang Si said calmly, "I didn't hear him mention this, and I don't know the specifics, but it doesn't seem to warrant saving someone, does it?"
Director Pan remained silent for a while.
She thought so too.
But... it seems that Battalion Commander Wang's mother doesn't think so.
Before she could speak, Jiang Si added, "No need for thanks. We're all from the same residential compound. If someone falls and twists their ankle, anyone would help them up. Director Pan, don't you agree?"
"Yes, yes, yes." Director Pan gave a wry smile. What kind of situation is this?
After hesitating for a long time, he said, "Comrade Jiang, let me be frank. Battalion Commander Wang's mother... she asked me to act as matchmaker, but I don't know the specifics."
"I've conveyed the message; you just need to keep it in mind."
Upon hearing this, Jiang Si couldn't help but laugh.
So, Uncle San helped the other person out and ended up bringing out an old flame?
Seeing that Jiang Si looked unwell, Director Pan felt embarrassed to stay any longer.
The conversation turned to the medical examination, and after a few more words, I got up to say goodbye.
She was gone, but Jiang Si's emotions could never be calmed down.
Even after Huo Tingzhou and the others finished their business and returned, Jiang Si was still sitting in the living room with her arms crossed, not saying a word.
They don't know what it's like when other people are angry.
But they knew Jiang Si's personality very well.
This girl only crosses her arms when she's angry.
Seeing this, Third Uncle and Uncle Zhong exchanged a glance, and then both looked at Huo Tingzhou.
"What did you do to make Sisi so angry?"
Huo Tingzhou actually did reflect on his actions on the spot.
He didn't bother her last night.
That morning, around that time, I told her not to go to the free market.
If she had been unhappy back then, she would have lashed out immediately, instead of waiting until now.
At that moment, Huo Tingzhou glanced at the teacup on the table.
Before he could ask, "Who was that just now?"
Jiang Si had already looked over.
Seeing that she was staring at him, Third Uncle pointed to his nose, "It's not me, is it?"
Jiang Si nodded. "That's right, it's you."
Uncle San was puzzled. "What did I do?" He hadn't done anything.
Jiang Si narrowed her eyes, both amused and annoyed. "Third Uncle, you're finished! Someone has their eye on you!"
"ah--"
Third Uncle's eyes widened in shock.
Jiang Si felt that widening her eyes was useless at this point; the most important thing was to find out what was going on.
"Third Uncle, did you help an old lady in the family compound yesterday?"
It would have been better if Jiang Si hadn't said anything.
The moment the third uncle was mentioned, he immediately became furious: "When did I help the old lady up?"
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