After returning the car to the logistics department, Jiang Manfu took out a candy from his pocket, opened the packaging and threw it into his mouth. The rich milky aroma quickly filled his entire mouth.
So this is what toffee tastes like. No wonder it’s so expensive. Young girls and wives all like it.
Jiang Manfu was so happy that he even hummed an unknown tune.
"Lao Jiang, what are you so happy about? I heard that you went to help the battalion commander today. Did you meet his wife?"
The young soldier came from behind and put an arm on Jiang Manfu's shoulder.
This is Qian Dachuan, who was from the same commune brigade as Jiang Manfu. Both of them were soldiers under Lu Yunsheng, but Jiang Manfu was in the first company and Qian Dachuan was in the second company.
Before Jiang Manfu could answer, Qian Dachuan sniffed, looked him up and laughed, "Old Jiang, what smells so good? Did you make a fortune on your trip?"
Jiang Manfu took out a candy from his pocket and handed it to Qian Dachuan, explaining:
"What kind of fortune? Today the battalion commander went to buy furniture for his wedding, and I went to help move some things. The battalion commander and his sister-in-law saw how hard I worked and wanted to keep me for dinner, but I had to return the car in a hurry, so my sister-in-law stuffed me with two handfuls of candy when I left."
Qian Dachuan opened the package and tasted the candy, his eyes widened. "Oh my god, my sister-in-law is so generous. This candy must be 10 cents a piece. Old Jiang, you are getting rich!"
“Vague.”
Jiang Manfu was very proud and walked quickly towards his dormitory.
Is this about a handful of milk candy? This is because the battalion commander and his sister-in-law value him. Jiang Manfu is a good soldier. He may have the opportunity to become a squad leader in the future.
Little guy.
Qian Dachuan was filled with envy. He walked over quickly and put his arm around Jiang Manfu's shoulder. "Old Jiang, do you have any more? Give me another one."
"No. There are only a few in total. People in class will definitely want some when they go back. One per person, no more."
"All right."
Qian Dachuan felt a little regretful, but he didn't make things difficult for Jiang Manfu.
"I'm here to inform you that your sister gave birth to a boy last month. Both mother and child are safe. I'm here to give you the news."
Jiang Manfu showed surprise, "Did your family send you a letter?"
Jiang Manfu has many brothers and sisters. Although the monthly allowance is sent back home, the Jiang family is still far from making ends meet and is steadily poor.
Qian Dachuan's situation was better. His family would send him letters from time to time. In addition, the two of them had a good relationship, and sometimes they would also pass on a few words on behalf of the Jiang family.
Handing the page of letter paper with the news about the Jiang family to Jiang Manfu, Qian Dachuan patted him on the shoulder and turned back to his company.
After joining the army, Jiang Manfu attended a literacy class organized by the army, so he can read.
The letter said that the baby boy born to her sister weighed 6.9 jin and was very healthy. Her mother-in-law was also very kind to her and even bought an old hen to make soup.
The harvest is good this year, so my family can have a good New Year.
After receiving the news from home, Jiang Manfu became even happier and his steps towards the dormitory became much lighter.
Today is a great day.
In the dormitory.
With a bang, the dormitory door was opened from the outside. Everyone looked towards the door and saw Jiang Manfu standing there in a showy manner.
"Comrades, I'm back."
With a bang, a black shadow accurately hit Jiang Manfu's face, and then a serious voice rang out from the dormitory, "You kid, just come back, what are you doing? Do you want to be beaten again?"
Jiang Manfu grabbed the pillow and laughed, "Squad leader, I just want to share my joy with everyone."
"Look at how proud you are. It's just that you showed up in front of the battalion commander."
"What, did you pick up money?"
A young soldier came over and asked curiously, "Old Jiang, tell me, is the battalion commander's wife pretty?"
"Yes, yes. Our battalion commander is a well-known veteran in the regiment. How come he got married all of a sudden? I haven't heard that he has a girlfriend or anything."
"Old Jiang, stop keeping us in suspense and tell us what's going on."
Jiang Manfu held his waist and turned his neck pretending to be tired, "I've been busy all day and my back hurts."
"Come on, come on, Lao Jiang, sit down."
"Massage hands, quick, massage, arrange it for our Lao Jiang."
"Jiang, thank you for your hard work."
Everyone hurried to serve him. Jiang Manfu said, "I'm a little thirsty. I haven't had any water today."
The soldier who was holding the enamel teacup hurriedly handed it over, "Come on, Lao Jiang, have some water. It's just right for cooling down."
The dormitory was in chaos. Everyone was busy and looking at Jiang Manfu expectantly, their clear eyes full of curiosity.
"Lao Jiang, what does the battalion commander's wife look like?"
Jiang Manfu also stopped while he was ahead and recalled carefully, "Our battalion commander's wife is beautiful, very beautiful. I have never seen such a beautiful girl in my life."
"And my sister-in-law is a very nice person. She and the battalion commander took me to a state-owned restaurant for lunch. I ate so much that I was full."
"Overeated? You're really lucky."
"What did you eat?"
"What else could it be? It must be two big white steamed buns. Old Jiang loves this."
"Nonsense. As the battalion commander, he has to order a plate of shredded potatoes."
Jiang Manfu looked at everyone with disdain, as if to say that you all have no taste, then he held up three fingers in front of everyone's expectant gazes and said in a light voice: "In addition to shredded potatoes, there are three more dishes."
“Which three dishes?”
Jiang Manfu paused and kept the question in suspense, which made the anxious soldiers want to beat him up.
"Old Jiang, hurry up and tell me, you're really making me anxious to death."
To make Jiang Manfu so proud, he must have eaten well, and everyone became more and more curious.
Jiang Manfu spit out five words proudly, "Scrambled eggs with tomatoes."
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