The newly established armed forces department was located at the junction of Xiaoxiugou and Qingyanshan Farm. The new compound was built in April 1976.
As the first head of the group, Shen Xiao did not get much funding, so he could only lead people to open a kiln to burn bricks and build his own house. Fortunately, half of the people in the regiment are veterans of the Corps. In the past eight years, these people have done everything from expanding land and reclaiming wasteland to building dams and patrolling and providing security.
The compound of the Armed Forces Department is very grand. Not only is there spacious training ground, but there are also reserved areas for offices, dormitories, canteens, conference rooms, warehouses, and even garages.
After such a large courtyard was built, there were still a lot of red bricks left, which were all sold and confiscated.
Zuo Dazhuang bought red bricks from the Armed Forces Department at a price slightly higher than the cost price.
He also knew that Shen Xiao was lending a helping hand out of Wei Hong's consideration. Zuo Dazhuang showed his determination through actions, so he built three spacious brick houses next to the Armed Forces Department. With the help of the Armed Forces Department, he easily obtained house deeds and land deeds.
In the summer of 1976, Zuo Dazhuang moved with his daughter from the staff quarters into a new house in Xiaoxiugou.
On the day they moved into their new home, Shen Xiao and Qiao Baozhu came to visit.
"When you get to your new unit, you must work hard. Things are different now. You are no longer a bachelor. You can feed your whole family with one person."
Shen Xiao patted Lao Zuo's shoulder and gave him earnest instructions.
Although Lao Zuo is almost twenty years older than Shen Xiao, the two of them feel like they are of the same age when they get along. Even Lao Zuo was more respectful to Shen Xiao.
Wei Hong, no, her name has been changed to Zuo Mingzhu. He took Qiao Baozhu to walk around the new house and show her around.
"Aunt, this is my room. Dad said this is my own room, mine alone."
At the beginning, Zuo Dazhuang quietly asked Wei Hong, if she could give herself a name, what would she want to be called?
Wei Hong didn't even blink, and blurted out that she wanted to call Baozhu, the Baozhu of Qiao Baozhu.
Zuo Dazhuang immediately understood his daughter's thoughts and became determined to raise her well and love her well.
It’s just that the name Baozhu is okay if you don’t know Qiao Baozhu. Now that he knew that Shen Xiao's wife was named Baozhu, Zuo Dazhuang couldn't give his child the same name.
Zuo Dazhuang changed his name to Mingzhu, which means the pearl in the palm of the hand.
Wei Hong was young and couldn't read, but she was extremely happy to hear Zuo Dazhuang's explanation.
Qiao Baozhu had the same experience and could empathize with Zuo Mingzhu's feelings.
She held little Mingzhu in her arms and praised with a smile: "Mingzhu is a nice name, and Mingzhu's room is also very big. Auntie is really happy for Mingzhu."
Mingzhu hugged Qiao Baozhu's neck, and her little face was pressed against her neck affectionately.
He whispered, "Aunt, please live with me. My kang is big, and my quilt is big too. Aunt, live in my room, and we won't separate."
Qiao Baozhu laughed. Past experiences had made little Mingzhu extremely lacking in love and feeling extremely insecure.
These can only be warmed up slowly by time and care.
Unfortunately, Qiao Baozhu is not the best candidate to play the role of Warm Little Pearl.
"Aunt thanks Mingzhu for the invitation, but unfortunately I still have to go to work, just like little Mingzhu has to go to school. We both have our own things to do, right?"
"When Xiao Mingzhu is on vacation, she can go to visit her aunt's house with her father. Hmm..."
Qiao Baozhu tilted her head and thought for a while, then whispered to Zuo Mingzhu, "Next summer, little Mingzhu, come to my house, and there will be a little brother or sister to play with you."
Zuo Mingzhu was still young and didn't understand what Qiao Baozhu meant.
When she heard that someone wanted to play with her, she immediately clapped her hands happily and said, "Mingzhu, be good and come to your aunt's house during the holidays."
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