"Stop arguing." Zhao Yu stood up and said to Zhao Weiguo before leaving, "Didn't you send me into the army because you wanted me to become like my brother? Now that you realize I'm not as good as my brother, you're angry?"
"Yes, I am useless, I am a piece of trash, but I am still your child."
After saying that, he went upstairs.
Lin Xiaoxiao, who was engrossed in eating, He Meng, who was stubbornly trying to continue arguing, and Zhao Weiguo were left behind.
Just then, the letter was unfolded, and Lin Xiaoxiao craned her neck to take a peek.
yeah?
This address looks familiar.
"Take a look for yourself." Zhao Weiguo didn't want to argue with He Meng, so he pushed the letter in front of her.
He was twenty years older than He Meng and was always tolerant of her.
It was only because she mentioned Zhao Mei and Zhao Dong today that she couldn't help but lose her temper.
Perhaps his son had hit the nail on the head, because his anger vanished in an instant, leaving him only feeling exhausted.
He was also troubled, wondering why none of his four children were any good.
The eldest son hated his father, believing that he had abandoned his first wife, which led to her death in childbirth.
He had no choice at the time. The enemy was invading the country, and in order to protect his family, he had to join the army and fight with the main force. He was gone for more than ten years.
Upon learning that his wife had gone to give birth while he was still on the front lines, he had no choice but to write a letter and send all his belongings back home, asking his older brother to help him raise the child. If he were to die on the battlefield, the child would be his only offspring.
He won the battle, and with the help of his superiors, he married the nurse who had taken care of him.
Not long after the marriage, he went to the battlefield again. When the war was completely over and the new country was established, his eldest son was already twenty years old. His elder brother treated him well and even paid for his marriage. When he personally returned to the village to pick them up, his grandson was born.
The eldest brother's sons were either dead or disabled, but he still helped raise his son and named him Zhao Pangui.
The eldest son did not acknowledge him as his father, but regarded his elder brother as his biological father. In order to repay his elder brother and to fulfill his eldest son's wishes, he gave his eldest son to his elder brother for adoption.
When the eldest brother passed away, it was the eldest son who broke the basin.
Now, the eldest son and his family of three all work in a machinery factory. They learn technical skills and become workers in a down-to-earth manner. They don't have much of a future, but they are content.
The second son, Zhao Dong, and the third son, Zhao Mei, went astray, and their current predicament is retribution.
He placed the most hope on his fourth brother, Zhao Yu, thinking that since Qin Yushen was so outstanding, his younger brother Zhao Yu would certainly not be much worse.
Who knew they'd end up doing such stupid things.
After reading the letter, Zhao Mei lost her earlier momentum and muttered, "Xiao Yu... probably didn't think that much about it."
Zhao Weiguo said with a blank face, "Just tell me how to solve this and who should solve it."
Although he concealed the cause of Company Commander Zhang's death, he still sent Zhao Yu with a thousand yuan to Company Commander Zhang's wife to express his apology to them.
Zhao Yu, however, was being presumptuous, trying to promote his good reputation.
They managed to spread the word throughout the village that they had given Company Commander Zhang's wife a thousand yuan.
This included the family of Company Commander Zhang's younger brother.
Company Commander Zhang's parents have been gone for several years, and his only remaining family is his younger brother's family. His younger brother also received a small portion of the original compensation.
The family was not satisfied and set their sights on the other pension money in the hands of Company Commander Zhang's wife.
Zhao Yu's promotion further fueled their ambitions.
The family gossiped about Company Commander Zhang's wife in the village, saying they would divorce her on his behalf. They not only detained Company Commander Zhang's daughter at home, but also used this as an excuse to steal all the compensation money and 1,000 yuan, claiming they were keeping it for their niece.
Company Commander Zhang's wife couldn't stand the rumors and jumped into the river not long ago, but fortunately she was rescued.
The village head felt sorry for her, so he wrote a letter and sent it to the army to see how the army planned to handle the situation.
"It's not reasonable for a brother-in-law to steal a man's pension." He Meng still had some intelligence. "Just call the armed forces department over there, send someone to intimidate them, and get the money back, right?"
Zhao Weiguo's expression softened. "Our military region should send someone to offer their condolences."
The issue of the company commander's younger brother is simple; the important thing is that the military region needs to give a clear stance.
Moreover, if it's not handled properly and someone dies in the end, the matter will escalate and it won't be good for Zhao Yu.
Zhao Weiguo sighed. No matter how disappointing his son was, he still had to pave the way for him.
Zhao Mei said nonchalantly, "Can't we just send anyone?"
Zhao Weiguo glanced at her. "What if that person finds out the cause of Company Commander Zhang's death and it implicates Xiao Yu?"
There are no secrets that stay hidden forever. So many of Zhao Yu's comrades went on missions with him back then. Who knows who knows and who doesn't?
He Meng thought about it and agreed. "Then what do you suggest we do?"
Zhao Weiguo's favorite was Qin Yushen, but he also knew that when Zhao Yu and Company Commander Zhang's affair was exposed, he was probably also involved.
Moreover, Qin Yushen is currently engaged in disaster relief and rescue work in Chongqing, so it's impossible for him to go there even if we wanted to.
now......
I can't think of a suitable candidate for the time being.
Lin Xiaoxiao finished the last piece of pork rib and rubbed her belly contentedly.
Then, he eagerly raised his hand, saying, "Me? I can go."
Zhao Weiguo and He Meng looked at her at the same time, "You?"
Lin Xiaoxiao nodded like a little chicken pecking at rice.
As luck would have it, the factory was planning to send her to Tongcheng Textile Factory for an exchange program.
It was called an exchange, but it was really just a trip around. It was a paid business trip, and the factory even subsidized the travel and accommodation expenses.
I didn't really want to go, since Tongcheng is in the north and quite far from Jiangcheng; it would take two days by train.
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