After listening to Zhuang Yan's explanation, Han Ming got a general understanding of the situation. Although he knew that his best friend had omitted some specific details, he had a general idea of what was going on.
Zhuang Yan is now packing his bags and going home, with no job placement or anything. The fact that the military isn't holding him accountable is already a lenient gesture.
I was thinking to myself, "This guy must have really upset his parents again."
Especially Aunt Zhao, she had learned from the previous experience that her precious son ended up falling under the car wheel again, no wonder she was angry.
Thinking of Aunt Zhao, she asked where Zhuang Yan was and why he was home alone.
Zhuang Yan seemed to be still immersed in past memories. After hearing Han Ming's words, he silently replied that he probably went to the market to buy groceries.
The two fell silent. Han Ming didn't know what to say, so he patted his brother on the shoulder, indicating that he should be understanding.
Not long after, the sound of a bicycle came from the doorway. It must be Zhao Lihua returning. Han Ming went out to take a look, and sure enough, it was Aunt Zhao.
He's just taking a few plastic bags out of his bicycle basket and walking into the house.
Han Ming called out "Aunt Zhao." Zhao Lihua was surprised to find Han Ming at her home. She had only seen an electric scooter parked at the door and assumed it was a friend who had arrived.
Upon seeing Han Ming, he smiled and invited Han Ming to have lunch there, telling him not to leave.
After speaking, she glanced into the inner room and made a gesture to Han Ming, indicating that he could see Zhuang Yan. Han Ming nodded in understanding.
Watching Zhao Lihua carry it into the back kitchen, Han Ming followed her, and the two whispered among themselves in the kitchen.
Zhao Lihua meant that Han Ming should ask Zhuang Yan what had happened and why he had suddenly returned without a word and quit. How could one just quit military duties like that?
Fearing that her son might have gotten into trouble in the army, Zhao Lihua asked Han Ming to inquire about it.
Han Ming could tell from Zhao Lihua's expression that Zhuang Yan hadn't told his parents about the matter yesterday. It seemed that Zhuang Yan still had the same temper he had when he was a child.
Even if he gets bullied and gets into a fight, he will never tell the truth when he gets home. I don't know who he got this stubbornness from.
Since Zhuang Yan didn't say anything, Han Ming naturally pretended not to know.
Seeing Han Ming shake his head, Zhao Lihua could only sigh and say:
"This stubborn child, he just turned around and ran back home without saying a word, and just stayed at home, making people gossip for no reason. Sigh, what do you think of this child?"
Hearing Zhao Lihua sigh like that, Han Ming felt a little helpless, thinking to himself that he was really unlucky.
I lost my job a while ago because of a family emergency, and now my best friend is also unemployed.
But then I remembered that Zhuang Yan was a communications soldier, so maybe his game company will need him.
If he really can't find a job, he can come to my company to make a living. We're brothers, I can't just watch him stay at home and get moldy all day.
Thinking this to himself, he comforted Zhao Lihua, saying that he had also lost his job and was now an unemployed youth, only responsible for wasting food at home.
He also told Zhao Lihua not to worry, that if things really didn't work out, he would work with Zhuang Yan in the future, at least they would still have a factory.
Upon hearing about the factory, Han Ming remembered the purpose of his visit that day and told Zhao Lihua that the factory's loan application had made progress.
Zhao Lihua was truly delighted. She had worked in the factory for many years, watching the small workshop gradually develop into a large factory.
Although it wasn't on such a large scale, just like raising a child, you always develop a bond over time.
Now Han Ming brings good news: the factory can be revived. When he learned that he could go to the provincial capital to sign the contract tomorrow, he nodded in agreement without thinking.
"I want to go too."
Just then, a solemn voice suddenly came from the kitchen door. It turned out that the kid had seen Han Ming and his mother talking furtively in the kitchen.
Thinking that Han Ming was going to betray him, he sneaked over to eavesdrop.
When he heard Han Ming invite his mother to the provincial capital the next day, he couldn't resist and said he wanted to go to the provincial capital to take a look as well.
Han Ming didn't mind; there was no problem with his brother going together.
Moreover, he also knew that over the years, Zhuang Yan had been either in military school or in the army, and had very few opportunities to see the world.
This time, we'll go to the provincial capital together. I can be his guide, let him explore the city, and also help him relieve his frustration.
However, Han Ming's word is not enough; Zhao Lihua hasn't agreed yet.
So the two of them looked at Zhao Lihua, waiting for her final decision.
Zhao Lihua was both annoyed and amused by her son's expectant look.
Yesterday afternoon, her son suddenly came home, which surprised her quite a bit. When she pressed him for details, her son said that he had been discharged from the army.
In a panic, she called her husband to come home. The couple questioned their son for a long time, but the brat just wouldn't say a word.
If pushed too far, he'll say there's no future in the military and he wants to go home and make a name for himself.
Hearing this, Zhao Lihua was furious. She had been too ambitious and had given up her secure job at the Finance Bureau to go into business, only to end up almost drowning herself.
Later, whenever I thought about that incident, I felt extremely regretful, to the point that my views on choosing a partner changed.
Marrying Zhuang Maoxue, a teacher, can be seen as a way of correcting the mistakes she made back then.
Despite her words and scolding, he was still her son, and seeing him like that made Zhao Lihua feel terrible.
So this morning she still got up very early to go to the street to buy groceries for her son.
"Okay, go ahead, you go too, so you won't embarrass me at home."
But remember this: once you're in the provincial capital, don't run around aimlessly. If you cause any trouble, don't even think about coming home.
Zhao Lihua cherishes her son dearly, but she still has to keep a close eye on him, otherwise this rascal might cause trouble in the future.
"Yes, sir."
Having received his mother's permission, Zhuang Yan was quite happy, stood up straight, and saluted.
Han Ming sighed inwardly as he looked at his upright posture.
"Zhuangyan, the military camp is actually quite suitable for you, what a pity."
Looking at her son, Zhao Lihua's eyes reddened, perhaps because it stirred up painful memories.
Zhuang Yan noticed that his mother and buddy's expressions were a bit off, and then he realized that he had done something wrong.
He wanted to change the atmosphere, so he immediately put on a playful, grinning face and said:
"Mom, Ming, don't worry. I'll be your bodyguard when we go to the provincial capital tomorrow. If any robbers or thugs try anything funny, I'll take care of them for you."
"Don't worry, while my skills may not be on par with the elite special forces, they're still outstanding in our company. You can rest assured."
As soon as she finished speaking, tears welled up in Zhao Lihua's eyes. Han Ming sighed, patted his childhood friend on the shoulder, and walked out of the kitchen.
Solemn, solemn, you yourself are unaware of the strong soldier's aura emanating from you, your body already bearing the mark of the military camp.
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