Chapter 59 He actually served in the military?
Jiang Ruzhen hadn't even sat down yet when she heard this and immediately said...
"Of course, I also prepared red envelopes for my two little nephews."
After saying that, she took out two red envelopes from her bag and handed them to Jiang Wen and Jiang Wu. The two children hesitated and did not dare to take them, looking at their father's expression.
Zhou Qing acted as if nothing had happened, casually took the item, opened it, and counted the items.
Each red envelope contained two thousand yuan, which was perfectly fair.
She raised an eyebrow in surprise, then casually accepted it.
Bai Hua was very unhappy to see this. "Little sister, you gave four thousand to my second brother's two children, but why should I only give two thousand to my one child?"
Before Jiang Ruzhen could speak, Zhou Qing retorted directly.
“If you think it’s unfair, you can have another child with your husband, and I’ll give you a big red envelope then.”
"You..." Bai Hua choked. She was already forty-four, and she was still going to have another child?
Not to mention the great danger, she would be too embarrassed to face the criticism from her neighbors!
She had no choice but to swallow her anger, but Jiang Min was completely unaffected and simply took the money and hid it in her room.
Bai Hua felt a pang of sadness when she saw that her daughter hadn't left her a single penny, but she still forced herself to bring up the prepared food with Zhou Qing.
The whole family ate a reunion dinner together as if nothing had happened.
After dinner, Jiang Nian'an and Tian Rong could no longer bear the strange atmosphere at home, so they chased away both the eldest and second eldest sons' families.
The children are grown up and have their own families, so they can't control them anymore. But they are still able to work and have their own careers and houses. They absolutely cannot let their youngest daughter leave feeling heartbroken.
They kept Jiang Ruzhen and her two grandsons there, taking them to sit under the flower trellis in the small garden in front of the house to drink tea and chat, showing concern for their well-being and inquiring carefully about their recent lives.
As they chatted and laughed, Jiang Ruzhen's heart gradually warmed up, and she rediscovered the days when she was a princess at home.
Like a child who hasn't grown up, she leaned on her mother's shoulder, talking to her parents about her career plans and the lofty ideals of the children in the family.
The elderly couple were greatly comforted to hear this. Their youngest daughter had suffered for many years after losing her husband, and this matter had always weighed heavily on their hearts.
Hearing that their youngest daughter's life was getting better and better, they were truly happy. Tian Rong wiped away the tears from the corners of her eyes.
She lovingly stroked her daughter's head, saying, "You've finally made it through. Good days are ahead. Find a man you like when you meet him. Don't be all alone. It breaks my heart to see you like this."
"Mom! I'm already forty, why would I want to find a man?" Jiang Ruzhen said coquettishly, hugging Tian Rong.
"No matter how old you are, you're still a child in our eyes. You don't realize it now that you have children to take care of you, but what will happen when your children all get married and start their own families?"
Don't you feel bored being all alone all by yourself?
Jiang Nian'an also agreed with her husband's words. Their daughter is still young, so why can't she find another one?
"Brother and sister-in-law, are you home? I've come to see you!"
An unfamiliar voice rang out from the courtyard gate. Jiang Ruzhen looked up and saw an old man and a young man coming hand in hand. She didn't recognize the old man, but she knew the young man!
When Lu Mingzheng saw Jiang Ruzhen looking at him, he smiled and winked at her.
Jiang Ruzhen rolled her eyes and looked away. Why is this guy everywhere? Did he install a surveillance camera on her?
"Hey, Lao Zhao, what brings you here?" Jiang Nian'an immediately stood up to greet the old acquaintance.
Tian Rong also pulled Jiang Ruzhen over warmly to greet her, "Zhenzhen, this is Uncle Zhao that your parents often mention to you. If it weren't for his care, your father and I might have died long ago."
Jiang Ruzhen hurriedly stepped forward and bowed to Uncle Zhao to express her gratitude. "Thank you, Uncle Zhao. I was too busy before and never visited my parents. Fortunately, you took care of them. Otherwise, I would have no face to live if my parents had an accident."
Uncle Zhao hurriedly helped Jiang Ruzhen up, saying, "You little girl, you don't need to thank me. If you want to thank someone, your whole family should thank my student, Xiao Lu. If it weren't for him risking his life to bring me things, I wouldn't be alive today."
Jiang Nian'an and Tian Rong looked at Lu Mingzheng next to Lao Zhao, and their eyes lit up.
This young man looks very energetic, with a straight posture and excellent appearance. However, judging from his age, he should be married by now.
"Little Lu, we've heard about you from the second brother. We old folks are only alive today thanks to the life-saving food you sent us."
We really don't know how to express our gratitude, so let us bow to you!
Jiang Nian'an and Tian Rong are both grateful people. After returning, they took their two sons to visit Old Zhao and brought many gifts.
They had only heard of Lu Mingzheng by name, but had never met him. They were overjoyed to have met him today and didn't know how to express their gratitude.
Lu Mingzheng dared not let the two elders salute him, so he quickly stepped aside, helped them up, and excitedly returned a military salute.
"Serving the people! Please, you two, don't be so polite."
The elderly couple looked at each other, then at Old Zhao, and asked in a daze.
"This is......"
Old Zhao laughed heartily, "It's my fault, it's my fault. I didn't explain it clearly to you before. This student of mine used to be a top-level pilot in the Air Force, the kind who was on the front lines flying fighter jets."
He served in the army for fourteen years, earning dozens of military merits, both major and minor. Three years ago, he was already promoted to major general, but he insisted on retiring due to injury. I feel so sorry for him!
"Oh? That's a real shame. A major general in his thirties is extremely rare. Was your injury serious? Why do you have to retire?"
Jiang Nian'an also felt very regretful upon hearing this, as Old Zhao explained.
"His injury is to his heart, it's very serious, and he can no longer fly fighter jets. But the country still wants to keep him in the army as a training commander."
But my student was stubborn. He said, "What's the point of staying in the army and eating for free if I can't fly fighter jets? I insisted on being discharged and going home. His superiors took turns trying to persuade him, but none of them could change his mind, so they had to let him go."
Hearing this, Lu Mingzheng, who had been silent all along, gave a few bitter laughs.
"Uncle, teacher, you don't need to feel sorry for me. I have done my best to fight for the country, so I have no regrets."
Besides, whether I'm in a position or not, doing my job well is the same as contributing to the construction of our country.
"Yes, that's really good." Jiang Nian'an couldn't help but pat Lu Mingzheng on the shoulder. He liked this junior's open-minded and carefree attitude very much.
Tian Rong asked with a worried expression, "Xiao Lu, since you insist on leaving the army, do your family agree? Have your wife and children raised any objections?"
Lu Mingzheng shook his head and replied with a smile, "Auntie, my family is busy with business and doesn't care about me. As for a wife, I'm currently single and unmarried."
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