Military trucks followed them to the unit.
To express his gratitude to the city hospital, Lu Zhenhua personally led the officers of the regiment to welcome them at the military base.
The hospital leader was surprised to see such a grand welcoming ceremony and led the doctors and nurses forward to meet the leader.
Since Mao Xiangling and her classmates were interns, they could only stand at the back and wait to be assigned tasks.
"Dean Chen, welcome to lead the hospital's experts to the grassroots level of the military to conduct health checkups for our soldiers."
Lu Zhenhua reached out and shook the other person's hand, saying.
"Commander Lu, this time our team not only includes medical staff from the hospital, but we also want to thank the medical university for its full support."
These children are all medical students. With their help, I believe this physical examination will be completed more efficiently.
"We are so grateful to the local authorities for their kindness to our troops. If there is anything we can do to help or coordinate, please don't hesitate to let us know."
Mao Xiangling and the others stood at the back, unaware of what was happening ahead. They could only listen to the instructions of the teacher in charge and obey the arrangements.
"You will go to the military canteen with your assigned groups to conduct physical examinations."
Mao Xiangling, Jiang Ting, and the other two students in the dormitory followed the group to the cafeteria according to their assigned tasks.
The students were incredibly excited along the way, as this was their first time entering a military camp.
As the soldiers lined up in neat rows and shouted slogans, the female students stared at them, completely smitten.
Even the male classmates looked at them with envy; what man doesn't dream of being a soldier?
"Jiang Ting, could your boyfriend be in one of these lines?"
"What are you thinking! These are just ordinary soldiers. My boyfriend is an officer. How could he possibly walk with a common soldier?"
Jiang Ting held her head high, her eyes fixed straight ahead. These soldiers were far inferior to Yuan Qiang. She couldn't understand why they were making such a fuss; they were clearly unsophisticated.
As Mao Xiangling watched the ranks of soldiers pass by, she wondered what Yuan Qiang did in the army, and whether he might be in one of these ranks.
All she knew was that their epaulets were different; Yuan Qiang's had a few more stars on it.
Upon arriving at the cafeteria, Mao Xiangling and the other three people in her dormitory were divided into four rows in one group.
Their task was to fill out basic information questionnaires and conduct preliminary examinations on the soldiers, including measuring their height, weight, and blood pressure.
After setting up the equipment, the four of them had barely settled in when the cafeteria was already packed with people lining up. They began working according to the established procedures.
Xia Enruo was ironing clothes with Ge Qiuqin in the family compound. She has now expanded her laundry business to include services such as mending, overlocking, and zipper replacement, charging between 2 and 5 cents.
In this way, some clothes can earn about 80 cents to 1 yuan after being sewn, mended and washed, directly doubling the income.
Fortunately, Ge Qiuqin's family had a sewing machine, which was part of her dowry when she got married. Now the two of them only need to buy accessories such as thread spools, buttons, and zippers.
"Enruo, I never thought that after living for so many years, I would actually make money by following you."
I used to envy people who had jobs, but now it seems that running a business earns more than working a regular job.
Since she started earning money, Ge Qiuqin has been feeling very happy every day. Not only is she now financially well-off, but she can also send some of her savings to her parents.
The old man in the village is in poor health and has been bedridden for many years. She can't go back, so this is the only way she can show her filial piety. Besides, she doesn't have to go through Zhang Xin, since this is money she earned herself.
“Sister-in-law, I’ve made up my mind. After a while, I’ll save up enough money to buy a shop on the street, and then we’ll officially open the shop.”
The first floor sells boxed lunches, and the second floor is for laundry. You can take the kids there to look after them; it's spacious.
"Xia, your flowery words are making me dizzy, but your sister-in-law believes in you. If I work with you, I guarantee we'll have a good life."
"Sister-in-law, don't worry. You can't go wrong by listening to me. Oh, and I have to tell you something else: don't tell Brother Zhang Xin about how you're making money right now."
If he asks about you, just say you helped me out again, and I'll give you a couple of coins as a reward when it's done.
Xia Enruo knew that Ge Qiuqin and Zhang Xin's marriage was doomed to end, and that their separation was inevitable. Zhang Xin's heart was now entirely devoted to Chen Yan, and there was no longer any place for Ge Qiuqin.
However, Ge Qiuqin is not yet financially independent, and she would be in a weaker position in a divorce.
"Xia, don't worry, Zhang Xin doesn't know what I'm doing, ever since I sent money home last time."
Zhang Xin beat me up after he found out, and that's when I came to terms with it. You're right, it feels better to spend money you earned yourself than to ask anyone for money.
Ge Qiuqin's transformation filled Xia Enruo with both joy and surprise. She thought that was right; who said a woman had to do housework after marriage?
Women can have their own careers too!
"Sister-in-law, I'm relieved if you think that way. I was just worried you'd suffer a loss."
Ge Qiuqin knew that Xia Enruo was genuinely good to her. With Xia Enruo helping her so much, if she didn't become self-reliant, she would truly be letting down the good intentions of the person around her.
"Xia, go ahead and do it with confidence. No matter what you do, your sister-in-law will support you, follow you, and listen to your commands."
I've made up my mind. My third and fourth children are all grown up now.
"After a while, I'll send her to the kindergarten near us, so I'll have more time to do more laundry."
"That's great! I was just thinking of expanding my business and getting clothes from other universities. That way, we won't have to worry about not having clothes to wash."
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