Zhou Jinshan remained silent and did not respond.
Lu Xiangqian, who was full of energy after his afternoon nap, immediately spoke up for his good brother: "Old Zhai, you're wrong. Your wife is very knowledgeable, so Old Zhou should seize the time to improve. We can't expect Old Zhou to ask your wife for help with obscure characters on your wedding night, can we? That would be embarrassing for our dormitory."
Zhou Jinshan slammed the book shut, grabbed his hat, and walked out of the dormitory.
The remaining two roommates exchanged glances. Zhai Qingping stroked his chin and said, "Old Zhou, something's not right. Did he suffer a defeat in front of Comrade Feng today?"
"What fish? What turtle?" Lu Xiangqian asked, puzzled.
"No fish or turtles, it means a crushing defeat," Zhai Qingping said in despair at the illiterate man, but still kindly explained, "It means failure and unsuccess."
Unexpectedly, his good intentions were met with a barrage of spittle.
"Pah, pah, pah! Shut your mouth, you jinx!"
Hearing his roommates arguing, Zhou Jinshan quickened his pace.
"Comrade Zhou, wait a minute, you haven't had your injection today."
The young nurse from the clinic caught up with him and said urgently.
Zhou Jinshan didn't stop walking, only turning his head to reply, "I have something to do, I'll go later."
"Then tell me what time it is, I'll wait for you in the clinic." The young nurse followed him, raising her delicate face to ask.
Zhou Jinshan frowned slightly: "You don't need to wait for me, I'll come over when I have time."
After saying that, he walked away as fast as the wind, and the young nurse could not keep up at all. She bit her lip and watched his departing figure with frustration.
Zhou Jinshan arrived outside the political commissar's office and stood upright.
Not long after, Political Commissar Lin, who was coming to work, saw him and said with a smile, "You're here so early, did you come to give me some good news?"
Zhou Jinshan raised his hand in salute: "Reporting to the commander, I've come to admit my mistake."
"If you're admitting your mistake, then come in and talk." Political Commissar Lin opened the office door and walked in first.
Zhou Jinshan followed closely behind, standing at attention in front of the desk with a standard military posture, meticulous in every detail.
Political Commissar Lin sat down and glanced at him: "You seem so nervous; it looks like you've made a serious mistake."
Zhou Jinshan pursed his lips and said, "I didn't discuss my marriage application with the woman beforehand."
Political Commissar Lin immediately understood: "So you got rejected by the woman?"
Zhou Jinshan: "Yes."
"So, what are you planning to do now?" Political Commissar Lin asked, looking at him.
Zhou Jinshan was taken aback for a moment, then asked, "Aren't you going to punish me?"
Political Commissar Lin snorted: "Punishment, of course you should be punished, but the marriage certificate is only valid for three months. If you can't win over the girl within three months, I'll punish you double!"
Upon hearing this, Zhou Jinshan's face lit up with joy, and he raised his hand in salute: "I guarantee I will complete the mission!"
"Don't talk big yet, take a look at this." Political Commissar Lin picked up a newspaper from the table, turned to an article, and handed it to Zhou Jinshan.
Zhou Jinshan was initially puzzled, but then his gaze became fixed on the article. He read it word by word, and his eyes finally fell on the eye-catching title. His expression suddenly changed, and he looked up at the political commissar.
Political Commissar Lin laughed and said unhurriedly, "You came to submit a marriage application, wanting to marry a female comrade. Naturally, we have to conduct various investigations and reviews here. My first call was to Director Wu of the Municipal Office. She was the organizer of that social event. She told me about the Feng family's donation and also mentioned that it would be reported in the newspaper. Otherwise, do you think your application would be approved so quickly?"
Zhou Jinshan remained silent. He had thought that his efforts had moved Political Commissar Lin, but it turned out that he had been arrogant.
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