"You mean, open a clothing store in our yard?"
Qiao Changhai was shocked. He lowered his voice and asked Qiao Baozhu: "Daughter, tell me the truth, is Shen Xiao not going to come back?"
In his opinion, only the couple had two minds, otherwise no one would leave a way out. Shen Xiao has a good family background and an even better future, and he is now studying in the capital. I'm afraid he has found a high position there and despises Baozhu.
The two had only been married for a few months and had no children involved, so divorce was not a difficult thing.
Seeing her adoptive father's changeable expression, Qiao Baozhu guessed that he was thinking a lot, and his thoughts were wrong.
She would not tell the old man about her rebirth, but there were some things he had to know in advance.
"Chen Xiao went to the capital to study because he was selected by the higher-ups for his meritorious service in catching spies a while ago. He was originally a top soldier in the frontline troops, and he must have had a special mission when he was transferred to the Corps. He completed the mission well and made new contributions. In the future, when the Corps reforms, his path will become smoother and smoother."
This is the conclusion drawn by Qiao Baozhu based on the memories of two lives.
Shen Xiao has vision, ability, broad mind and background, so why has he been humiliated in Qingyan Mountain for decades?
In her previous life, Qiao Baozhu couldn’t figure it out and was too lazy to think about it, but in this life, she couldn’t help but think about it.
When she talked to Shen Xiao about the internal smuggling in Qingyanshan Farm, Shen Xiao did not intervene to investigate, but asked her to make a separate account book.
It was at this time that Shen Xiao actively went to the Corps' Logistics Department to promote the establishment of a mutual aid society between the farm and the Corps.
Not long after, Qiao Baozhu was promoted to deputy director of the logistics department for his meritorious service in catching spies.
Even though she is now the deputy director, her work is less stressful than before.
If employees want to apply for tables, chairs, benches, or to repair glass, they need to fill out an application form in the logistics department.
The clerk reviews and signs the document, the deputy director signs it again, and finally the director stamps it, and it is considered approved.
Qiao Baozhu, the so-called deputy director, was like a mascot. Before she could figure out her job, she was suspended with pay due to the intervention of the investigation team.
Before the investigation team met with Qiao Baozhu, she spoke to Shen Xiao on the phone.
Shen Xiao told her not to worry and to hand over his account book to the organization, and everything would be settled.
Qiao Baozhu had hardly touched Shen Xiao's personal belongings before. After reading his account book, she finally understood what Shen Xiao was thinking.
The money in the account book that is donated to retired comrades may seem to be wasted, but in fact it is a kind of merit that helps them build up reputation and prestige.
Since Shen Xiao has the ambition to move up, why did he come to the Corps?
This is the Construction Corps, whose job is to expand territory, dig ditches, pave roads, and build flood control dams to benefit people's livelihood.
The scouts of the ace unit went to the construction corps. Was it really for the purpose of construction?
Perhaps the culture of smuggling and corruption is not limited to the farm, but has also corrupted the Construction Corps itself.
Therefore, Shen Xiao’s real job is to investigate smuggling.
His going to the capital to study was probably just a cover.
After thinking this through, Qiao Baozhu came to her senses. As soon as Director Guo suspended her, she ran back to the city.
Maybe Shen Xiao will be transferred to other places in the future, and Qiao Baozhu can follow the army and travel around with Shen Xiao.
But what about the old couple?
They both have stable jobs, so it's impossible for them to go with her.
She owed too much to her adoptive parents. As long as they were here, Qiao Baozhu would not leave.
Since she knew she was going to leave, Qiao Baozhu had to make preparations early.
Qiao Changhai didn't know what his daughter had experienced in the past few days, but he had good ears and caught the key words from Qiao Baozhu's mouth.
"Reform of the Corps? What kind of reform? How should it be reformed?"
Qiao Baozhu had just pretended to make a slip of the tongue and revealed it on purpose.
When Qiao Changhai asked, Qiao Baozhu covered her mouth and frowned in annoyance.
Seeing his daughter's expression, Qiao Changhai felt anxious and wanted to know even more.
"Just tell Dad if you have something to say. I'm not a fool. I can't tell anyone."
Qiao Baozhu gritted her teeth and made a great decision: "The Corps has suffered too much loss in the past few years. The country can no longer afford it and is preparing to withdraw."
Qiao Changhai opened his mouth, too shocked to speak.
At this time, Bao Huihua had prepared the meal and walked in with the bowl and chopsticks.
Qiao Baozhu got up and went to the kitchen to get the food, and the family of three sat quietly around the dining table and ate.
Qiao Changhai drank a gulp of hot wine and could no longer suppress his curiosity as he looked at his daughter's peaceful and beautiful face.
"My girl, did Shen Xiao say what to do with the Corps in the future? Is he going to be transferred back to his original unit?"
Hearing that her son-in-law might be transferred back to his original unit, Bao Huihua nervously clenched her chopsticks.
"The reform is confidential. No one dared to leak it before the order came down. It's not just one corps, but all corps. Hundreds of thousands of officers and soldiers will be discharged on the spot. If something goes wrong, the consequences will be disastrous."
"Ahem... ahem, discharge right now? Everyone discharged?"
When he heard that the officers and soldiers of the Corps were going to retire collectively, Qiao Changhai was so scared that his face turned pale. He covered his chest and coughed for a long time before he breathed a sigh of relief.
"I don't know the details, but I heard a little bit from Shen Xiao. At this critical juncture, he was selected to go to the capital for training, and the organization also has other arrangements for him. You don't have to worry about his future!"
Qiao Changhai heaved a sigh of relief when he heard that Shen Xiao would not be forced to take off his military uniform.
Qiao Changhai then said, "It's a good thing that your son-in-law doesn't retire, but he has to be transferred, right? I tell you, if your son-in-law is transferred, you should be transferred with him. The couple should stay together. Living apart will affect their relationship."
Qiao Baozhu shook her head gently. "That's a far-fetched question. Who knows where he will be transferred to? Not all garrisons have conditions for accompanying the troops. His former unit didn't have a family compound."
"And even if you can join the army, you can't leave right away. You have to file a report, wait for approval, and queue up for a dormitory. You can't leave for three or two months."
"Besides, I don't know what the medical and educational conditions are like there. I need someone to take care of me when I get pregnant and give birth. I also need to solve the problem of my child's schooling and my work. These all need to be solved bit by bit."
Qiao Baozhu's explanation was very logical and the old couple nodded repeatedly.
"You've considered it very comprehensively. I'm sure you two have discussed this a lot. You're right. We need to look at the long-term when it comes to joining the army."
"Yes, you two are both far-sighted. No matter what decision you make, your mother and I will support you. Don't worry if you have children in the future, your mother and I will help you. Even if you don't want to give up this job, we are happy to do that."
Bao Huihua had tears in her eyes and she nodded and smiled.
Qiao Baozhu was not surprised by the elders' decision and was moved to tears.
"Dad, Mom, don't worry, our family will be prosperous in the future. I also promise you that our family of three will always be together and never separate."
Qiao Changhai just thought that his daughter was comforting him, but he didn't dare to take it to heart.
"We'll talk about it later. There's something important going on right now, so tell me about it first."
Qiao Baozhu was stunned and looked at her adoptive father blankly: "What's the big deal right now?"
Qiao Changhai pointed out the window with amusement: "You forgot that there are four sewing machines at home."
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