Chapter 011: Alone in the Empty Room at Night
Chen Yuan said, "We don't have any external accounts at home. If your parents-in-law have some, you can send some back."
"My family doesn't have any external debt. If you think it's too much, then each family can send 500 yuan, and we can keep the rest, okay?"
"Okay." Facing Su Wan's sparkling eyes, Chen Yuan really couldn't say no.
He can only work harder in the future and move up to the next level as soon as possible.
After dinner, Chen Yuan and Su Wan washed the pig's offal and head together. The sisters-in-law around were very curious, but only Sister-in-law Wei knew that Su Wan was a self-employed person.
It’s just that she doesn’t like unwashed pig offal. She really can’t stand the smell. Even though she has a good relationship with Su Wan, she doesn’t want to get close to it.
With Chen Yuan helping to wash, Su Wan was afraid that he wouldn't wash it clean enough, so she watched him while he was washing. Only then did she realize that he was really washing seriously.
The two of them took a shower together and didn't finish until almost six o'clock.
Pour all of these into a large barrel, blanch them, add star anise, liquor, rock sugar, and soy sauce, pour in a large pot of water, and start stewing.
Chen Yuan cooked rice, Su Wan stir-fried some vegetables and some pork head with green peppers, which tasted very good.
After the two of them finished their meal, Chen Yuan took the initiative to take on the task of washing the dishes, while Su Wan pulled out the hot tub and planned to take a shower later.
The weather in Guangdong Province is hotter than many other places, especially now that it is July. Even at night, it is extremely hot.
There is a fan at home that makes a creaking sound. Su Wan works so hard every day that the sweat from his body soaks his clothes and you can wring out water from them.
She felt that she had lost a lot of weight in the past twenty days because she did physical work every day, her body was firm, and the two circles of fat on her belly had become one circle.
She wants to wait for a while before weighing herself again. Right now, she just wants to make money.
Chen Yuan had just finished his shower when a hurried voice suddenly rang out from outside, "Captain Chen, the political commissar and the regiment commander need you urgently. They want you to come over immediately."
"knew."
Chen Yuan, who had just put on his clothes, ran away without even wiping his wet hair.
"Report!"
Chen Yuan stood at the door of the office and shouted loudly.
"Come in."
As the political commissar spoke, Chen Yuan also walked in.
Captain Zhao looked at Chen Yuan, then at the political commissar, without saying a word, but his eyes were full of helplessness.
Chen Yuan stood in front of the political commissar and the regiment commander and saluted.
"Chen Yuan, take a seat first."
The political commissar spoke, and Chen Yuan nodded, sitting on a chair beside him. "Political commissar, regimental commander, what is it that you want me to do?"
"Chen Yuan, you just got married and you've only just recovered from your injuries. Logically, the organization shouldn't let you go on this mission. However, this mission is important. The organization has discussed it for a long time and still hopes that you and Comrade Zhou Guoqiang can lead the team to Zhejiang Province to carry out the mission."
"Commissar, how long will you be gone?"
"If it's fast, we might be back before the New Year. If it's slow, we're not sure. This smuggling gang is too arrogant, and Zhejiang Province needs reinforcements from new faces. You and Comrade Zhou Guoqiang are very likely to be promoted to deputy captains in our unit. I hope you can complete this mission."
"Don't worry, Chief. I'll get ready right away."
Chen Yuan stood up, saluted, turned around and left the political commissar's office.
Captain Zhao looked at the political commissar and sighed softly, "The deputy captain position this time was given to Zhou Guoqiang. You're probably going to make Chen Yuan feel uncomfortable if you say that."
The political commissar took a sip of tea from his ceramic cup and said helplessly, "There's nothing we can do about it. Zhou Guoqiang's wife's family is putting pressure on the higher-ups. He's four years older than Chen Yuan and has been with the battalion commander for almost five years. It's time for him to be promoted."
"How unfair to Chen Yuan! He's just young, but when has he ever failed to perform well? With his performance, if he gets another successful assignment, he should be promoted. The country is actively recruiting outstanding young cadres, and Chen Yuan fully meets the requirements."
When Captain Zhao said this, the political commissar was also in a dilemma. "Let's see how this mission goes first. If it's good, I'll ask for more support from the higher-ups."
This kind of thing is not something he can decide.
What's more, Zhou Guoqiang is the person that the higher-ups insist on promoting this time. What can they do?
Captain Zhao also sighed, "Chen Yuan lost because of his family background and education. If he had a high school education, he would definitely be promoted faster."
The political commissar uttered, "We have a quota for further studies next year, which is supposed to be for both academic and practical experience training. If Chen Yuan can't be promoted this time, he can take that quota. He really should take academic training."
"Alright, I think that's a good idea."
The two discussed it and both thought that this idea was good and could be implemented.
The person being discussed obviously didn't know the situation here. Many people might not be able to move up after becoming battalion commander, and he also wanted to seize this opportunity.
As soon as he got back, Chen Yuan told Su Wan about the mission.
Su Wan looked at him blankly and said, "Didn't you just come back? Why are you going on another mission?"
"This situation is urgent. If I perform well on this mission, I might be promoted to a higher rank. Even if I can't get promoted this time, there's a good chance I'll be promoted next time."
Chen Yuan spoke seriously, and Su Wan was distracted for a moment.
It must be said that the original owner had a very good eye for choosing men. If it were her, she might not be able to choose such an outstanding man.
Suppressing his thoughts, Su Wan nodded, "Then go on your mission with peace of mind. I'll wait for you to come back."
"My mission this time might be quite long, about half a year. If I'm not back before the New Year, you can go home if you want. You can also wait for me here. I'll be back as soon as I'm done with my mission."
"Then I'll wait for you here. My parents are all at home. It's a pity that there's no telephone in the village yet, otherwise I could call home and tell them."
"I already sent a telegram last time to let you know I'm safe, don't worry."
Chen Yuan wanted to say something, but someone outside was urging him to speak.
He quickly packed a set of clothes, and Su Wan stuffed two hundred yuan into his pocket. "Take this money. Half a year is a long time. If anything happens, you'll have money to rely on."
Chen Yuan took ten Great Unity notes and pushed the rest to her. "I still have more than thirty yuan on me. These are enough."
"Go quickly, I'll wait for you at home."
"Um."
The two of them couldn't get close. Chen Yuan stood at the door and said to Su Wan, "I'm leaving now. You should get some rest."
He put on his general's backpack and hurried away again.
Su Wan was really a little depressed. Fortunately, their relationship was not that good. If their relationship was good, wouldn't she have to stay alone in the empty room every night?
Thinking of her braised meat, Su Wan quickly felt relieved. Chen Yuan was on a mission, and she had to enter the mode of fighting alone again.
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