Chapter 88 Are you interested in working in the army?
If other people heard the leader say this, they would definitely be panicked.
But Xu Zhixia remained calm and just paused for a moment before returning to his normal self.
In contrast, Xu's father and mother were much more excited.
The two looked at Xu Zhixia, their expressions of surprise were self-evident.
Xu Zhixia felt funny and even had time to pat their hands.
Changing the subject: "It seems that people from the art troupe are coming up."
Xu's mother gave Xu Zhixia a reproachful look, but since the leaders were in the front row, it was not convenient for her to say anything.
I had no choice but to look towards the stage, and saw a group of girls in military uniforms walking onto the stage.
Especially the girl in the lead, she is eye-catching.
"That girl is as pretty as our Xia Xia." Mother Xu lowered her voice and said to Father Xu.
Although the sound was very small, it was still clearly heard by Wu Zhengguo who was sitting in the front row.
You have to know that Chu Huanhuan is the most beautiful girl in their military region. What does that so-called Xia Xia look like to be able to compare with her?
He couldn't help but feel curious and glanced back.
It turns out to be Comrade Xu Zhixia, then there is no problem.
Xu Zhixia and Chu Huanhuan are not of the same type, and Xu Zhixia looks more gorgeous and generous.
Noticing his gaze, Xu Zhixia returned a faint smile without hesitation.
A look of admiration appeared on Wu Zhengguo's face, and he nodded slightly as a greeting.
Then the music started and the show began.
Xu Zhixia straightened his expression and watched attentively.
Those who can join the art troupe now are all capable.
Both the performance and the singing and dancing were wonderful.
Xu Zhixia watched with great interest, but she didn't know if it was her illusion, but the leading female soldier's eyes always seemed to be on her.
She felt a strange feeling in her heart, but didn't think much about it.
After a round of performances, it is time to test the literacy class’s skills.
Tao Shengnan, the head of the Women's Federation, was the first to speak. She cleared her throat and looked around: "First of all, I want to congratulate all the military wives for their great progress in literacy."
“As the saying goes, you never stop learning.”
"Many aunts used to think that it was unnecessary to study at this age."
"But the facts tell us that literacy is also very convenient for our lives."
“Why do we need to study? Because we don’t want to be illiterate, because we…”
Her powerful speech brought the atmosphere to a climax.
The leader also showed appreciation and was the first to applaud.
After Tao Shengnan finished her last sentence, she changed the subject: "In addition to the efforts of all the aunts, I would like to sincerely thank one person here."
"That's the teacher in charge of literacy, Xia Chunxiao!"
As soon as these words were spoken, everyone's eyes fell on Xu's mother.
Envy, admiration, encouragement, all kinds of things.
Mother Xu's mind went blank because no one had told her about this before.
Xu Zhixia sighed in her heart and squeezed Xu's mother's hand imperceptibly before she came back to her senses.
Tao Shengnan continued, "Let's have Comrade Xia Chunxiao come up and say a few words to us."
A burst of applause rang out, deafening in the huge space.
Mother Xu's eyes were filled with tears. She took a deep breath and managed to calm herself down.
Under the encouraging gazes of Xu's father and Xu Zhixia, she stood up and walked towards the stage.
He spoke slowly: "First of all, thank you all for giving me this opportunity."
"I believe the success of this literacy class is inseparable from the efforts of all the aunts."
"It is your seriousness that has led to the progress we have made today."
"Sun Xiu, Zhao Hua, Li Zhaodi..."
One name after another came out of her mouth.
As each person was called, their eyes began to well up with redness.
They are no longer so-and-so's wife or so-and-so's mother, but exist as independent individuals for the first time.
Even after decades, they still feel tears in their eyes when they recall this day.
After Xu's mother finished her speech, the much-anticipated award ceremony began.
The leader came to the stage and read out a few names without much nonsense.
The aunts took the prizes from the female soldiers of the art troupe with excitement.
Some were towels, some were teacups, and some were a few food coupons.
It is not expensive, but it represents a kind of affirmation for them.
When the award ceremony was over, an atmosphere of joy filled everyone's hearts.
But compared with the gloomy atmosphere some time ago, it is completely different.
When they got home, Xu's mother still had a smile on her face.
"I was so nervous just now, and so was Director Tao. Why didn't you tell me in advance?"
Although she was complaining, the smile in her eyes showed that she was actually very happy.
Xu Zhixia's eyes were gentle as she walked with Zhou An behind Xu's father and mother.
The faint moonlight lengthened their figures, and Xu Zhixia suddenly had an idea: it would be great if it could always be like this.
The literacy celebration party was a complete success. The next day, Political Commissar Zhou found Xu Zhixia and said that Wu Zhengguo wanted to meet her.
The first time is new, the second time is familiar, so she agreed without hesitation.
When Wu Zhengguo arrived at Political Commissar Zhou's office, he was drinking tea with him.
Seeing Xu Zhixia come in, Wu Zhengguo personally poured her a glass.
"Comrade Xiao Xu, long time no see."
"I haven't thanked you properly for what happened last time."
He has a curved eyebrow and looks like he is easy to talk to.
Xu Zhixia returned a faint smile, pulled out a chair, and sat across from the two of them.
Put your hands on your knees, very well-behaved.
"Uncle Wu, this is what I should do."
The gentle voice made people feel better.
Wu Zhengguo's expression softened. "I heard you were the one who proposed this event?"
"Comrade Xiao Xu is quite creative. I wonder if you're interested in working in our army?"
Although he cannot join the army through normal channels, he still has some special recruitment rights.
Xu Zhixia's pupils suddenly contracted, and her slender fingers subconsciously clenched into fists.
She didn't expect that Wu Zhengguo would give her such a big surprise.
If she joined the army, she would no longer have to worry about people talking about her family.
But ask yourself, does she really want this job?
If it happened to someone else, they would probably be overjoyed.
But she fell silent and did not give an answer for a while.
Political Commissar Zhou was sweating inwardly. Just as he was about to nod at her, she raised her eyes and said, "Uncle Wu, thank you very much for giving me this opportunity, but can you let me think about it?"
Wu Zhengguo was stunned for a moment, then burst into hearty laughter.
"Of course, even if you want to refuse, that's fine. Everything will be up to you."
Xu Zhixia breathed a sigh of relief without leaving a trace, and the smile on her face was also quite genuine.
It was her luck to meet such an easy-going leader like Wu Zhengguo.
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