Chapter 15 Military Marriage 4
What could the political commissar say? "Investigate! Investigate thoroughly! Our 23rd Regiment will not tolerate a single spy. If you find one, investigate him immediately!"
"The leader is wise. You'll have to keep a closer eye on the White Group. We still don't know what's going on with Bai Moli. If Bai Moli was switched at birth, how could her biological father not have found out?"
Political Commissar: "Alright, don't worry about the White Regiment. I'll apply to the higher authorities to transfer some more people over."
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The next morning, Xiao Nian ran to the guesthouse with breakfast he had gotten from the cafeteria. Ning Yan had just finished getting ready and was about to go out to call home to tell them about the situation.
Why are you up so early?
Xiao Nian said with a serious face, "I just happened to have some time, so I brought you some food. Are you going out?"
He barely slept all night, missing her, wanting to see her as soon as possible, and wanting to marry her as quickly as possible, so he came.
"Well, I'd like to find a place to make a phone call. I need to tell my family about breaking off the engagement."
Xiao Nian: "Then let's go to the office to make it after breakfast."
Ning Yan smiled and said, "Then I'll have to trouble Battalion Commander Xiao."
Xiao Nian was somewhat stunned. His girlfriend was already very beautiful even when she wasn't smiling, but she was even more beautiful when she smiled.
"Are you stupid?"
Xiao Nian quickly looked away, opened the lunchbox, and placed it in front of Ning Yan. "Just make do with this. I've already written the marriage application and gave it to the political commissar last night."
I called my grandfather this morning. Once the military sends someone to your hometown to investigate, the application should be approved. Then I'll apply for a house for you to live with me. I'll cook for you then; I'm a pretty good cook.
Ning Yan: ...No, I thought you were just saying it, I didn't expect you to be so quick!
Wow, that's impressive! But if I can also settle my marriage while I'm at the military base this time, that would be great!
"That's perfect, I'm not very good at cooking."
Xiao Nian was incredibly excited. Didn't this mean she agreed to marry him and follow him to the army after marriage?
Don't assume that everyone wants to accompany their husbands to the military. Several wives from their compound stayed in Beijing, preferring to see their husbands only once or twice a year rather than come to the army to suffer.
"Okay, from now on, I'll take care of cooking at home."
Breakfast consisted of fried dough sticks, four steamed buns, a bowl of sweet potato porridge, and a side of pickled vegetables. Modern people might find it meager, but in today's world, such a meal is truly top-notch.
After breakfast, the two went to the military base together. Xiao Nian ran to the political commissar's office to make a phone call and even chased the political commissar away.
The political commissar, locked out: You brat, you really don't care about anyone else's life if you're going to get your girlfriend.
Ning Yan made the call right on time. Every day at this time, her father would finish assigning tasks and then handle matters at the brigade headquarters. The phone was answered after only two rings.
"I am Ning Yan."
"I am your father."
Xiao Nian, who was listening nearby, almost burst out laughing.
"Dad, Zhou Hongjun is having an affair with the daughter of a military leader. I caught them hugging and kissing, so I broke off our engagement."
Captain Ning immediately cursed angrily: "Fuck your son Zhou Hongjun!"
Isn't this just playing with my daughter?
I'll ruin your reputation!
You've been engaged to him for over a year, and our family has taken good care of them. I'm going to have your mother go to their house and settle the score later!
"Dad, don't be angry. Anyway, I didn't like him that much. It's okay that we broke up."
I've found you another son-in-law here. He's from Beijing, six years older than me, good-looking, and holds a higher position than Zhou Hongjun. He's also good to me and considerate. The military might need to make a home visit, so be prepared."
Captain Ning was completely stunned. Did his daughter move so quickly?
"What about his family? Would someone from the capital possibly want someone from our countryside?"
Xiao Nian was anxious and wished he could take the phone and talk to his father-in-law himself.
Ning Yan smiled and her eyes crinkled when she saw his anxious look. "If you don't like someone, you don't like them. I'll find someone else later."
Xiao Nian couldn't hold back any longer and quickly assured him from the side, "I like you, I like you. My mom told me to bring you home as soon as possible. My grandpa made the decision to apply for the marriage. My dad has no say in our family, so even if he is allowed to speak, he can only nod."
Captain Ning had no doubts. His future son-in-law was listening nearby. Judging from his appearance, the man seemed to be a good match. It was a good thing that his daughter could find a good partner. As for Zhou Hongjun, he could just go to hell.
"Okay, you two get along well. When the young man has time, bring him over so your mother and I can meet him. Alright, Dad has something to do, so I'll hang up now."
Even Xiao Nian, who was usually aloof, couldn't calm down. "Yan Yan, just wait for me in my office. I'll go with you to ask those two for money at noon."
I'm not busy these next few days. I'll ask my boss for leave to go home and meet your parents so we can finalize the engagement. What do you think?
Ning Yan: Isn't this a bit too fast? She doesn't want to work in the fields, but there's no need for her to be in such a hurry.
But the thought of having a tall, obedient soldier brother after marriage makes it seem like there's nothing wrong with being in a hurry.
"You'd better think this through. I'm not productive, I don't want to work, and I love spending money. Marrying me will be very tough for you."
Xiao Nian said, "This is nothing."
After saying that, he looked outside the door and, seeing that the person outside had disappeared, he whispered in Ning Yan's ear, "My family is rich, and I am rich too. After we get married, you can manage all my salary. I can cook when I have time, and we can eat at the cafeteria when I don't. I can do the housework whenever I want."
Ning Yan: ...Anyone who didn't know better would think you'd never been married in your eight lifetimes, how could you agree to such harsh conditions?!
"I've remembered what you said, and I'll remember to keep my word."
Xiao Nian: "Yes, I mean what I say."
Anyway, there are only so many chores around the house: making beds, sweeping, and washing clothes. He usually does these chores when he lives in the dormitory, but his wife does them too, so he just does them for her.
This is no big deal for him.
When Ning Yan came over, Zhou Hongjun naturally saw her too. He was really afraid that Ning Yan would say something inappropriate, so he took half a day off in the morning and went with Bai Moli to get the money back. Then, in front of Xiao Nian and Qu Muyang, he gave the money to Ning Yan.
"Once I've received the money, we're even. You promised you wouldn't talk nonsense, and I hope you can keep your word."
Ning Yan counted the money, confirmed the amount was correct, and nodded: "I won't talk about it carelessly. I can't control others, after all, it's not like I'm the only one who knows about this."
But since I've taken your money, I can guarantee one thing: I won't ruin your reputation. The rest is up to you.
After settling the annulment of the engagement, she stayed at the guesthouse for two more days. Then, the marriage application was approved, and Xiao Nian took half a month's leave to get his marriage certificate with Ning Yan. They then went back to their hometown to hold a wedding banquet. After that, his application to accompany Ning Yan to the military was also approved. After discussing it with Ning Yan, the two of them asked for a courtyard house.
(End of this chapter)
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