Chapter 71: Future and Love, Dilemma
Lu Xiao sat at the table, listening to the reassuring sounds in the kitchen and watching Su Tang's busy silhouette.
She didn't ask any more details, there was no doubt, only complete trust and heartache.
This silent trust and support made his heart burn even hotter than the result he had just gained by talking so hard in front of the team leader.
He knew that Su Tang trusted him, and this trust was their most solid support in the storms.
Su Tang brought out the reheated noodle dumpling soup, still with a golden poached egg on top.
"Eat quickly."
She placed the bowl in front of Lu Xiao.
Lu Xiao picked up the chopsticks, looked at the steaming bowl, and then looked at Su Tang's gentle face. He suddenly felt that all the running around and fighting wits and courage early in the morning were worth it.
The turmoil in the art troupe was like a sudden rain, coming hard and going away quickly.
Under Lu Xiao's management, the "rectification" plan was being vigorously promoted.
Xiao Zhou was criticized in a notice and given a demerit. He was depressed for a while, but he accepted it honestly.
Lin Qian and several other key business personnel stayed.
Although rehearsals are more rigorous than before and program censorship is more stringent, the requirements are stronger and closer to the lives of soldiers.
But the girls remained calm and practiced even harder.
What made Chang Jia smile the most was Lin Jianqiu's assessment.
That day, in the art troupe's simple rehearsal room, Lin Jianqiu was wearing a new plain floral shirt that Chang Jia had made for her and sitting in front of a borrowed old guqin.
At first she was so nervous that her fingers were shaking, but when her fingertips touched the cold strings, the familiar rhythm seemed to be integrated into her bones and blood.
The song "High Mountains and Flowing Water" flowed out clearly and melodiously, with an indescribable tranquil power. Even the instructor, who was always picky, nodded slightly.
The test was passed without any suspense.
Lin Jianqiu officially joined the art troupe. Although he was still not very talkative, he smiled more and his eyes became brighter.
Chang Jia always praised his wife to everyone he met: "My wife is really capable!"
The tail is almost up to the sky.
The relationship between the two has also shown signs of improvement, as can be seen from the fact that Chang Jia is extremely happy every day.
This matter was handled beautifully. It calmed the storm, stabilized people's hearts, and "optimized" the team.
Rumor gradually spread in the camp that the leaders were very satisfied with the way Lu Xiao handled the matter.
That evening, Lu Xiao had just entered the house, and before he could hang up his coat, Chang Jia rushed in like a gust of wind, his face shining with excitement.
"Old Lu! Old Lu! Great news! Terrible news!"
Chang Jia slapped Lu Xiao on the back, almost making him stagger.
Su Tang was cooking at the stove and almost dropped her spatula in shock. She said angrily, "Chang Jia? What are you doing? You scared me."
Lu Xiao steadied himself and frowned at Chang Jia: "What good news? It's like a burning ass."
Chang Jia was so excited that he rubbed his hands together and lowered his voice, but he couldn't suppress his excitement.
"I just got back from the regiment! I heard Captain Zhao talking to the political commissar in their office, and the door wasn't locked! Captain Zhao said that you handled the affairs of the art troupe this time with courage, responsibility, and, even more importantly, strategy!"
It not only implemented the spirit of the above, but also maintained the stability of the team and discovered talents. It is a model of turning passivity into initiative! "
He took a breath, his eyes brightening surprisingly. "Captain Zhao also said that cadres like this should bear heavier responsibilities! He seems to have recommended you to be the deputy commander of the training department of the division headquarters!"
"Training Department? Deputy Head?"
Lu Xiao was stunned. That was the core department of the division, responsible for the training plan for the entire division! Deputy Regimental Commander... this was a skipped promotion!
Su Tang also heard it, and the spatula in her hand stopped completely. She no longer cared about the sizzling sound of the food in the pot, and just stared at Lu Xiao, her heart pounding.
"Is this true? Did you hear it right?"
Lu Xiao still couldn't believe it.
Although he knew that he had done a good job this time, should he be directly promoted to deputy regiment commander at the division headquarters?
This is a bit of a big step.
"Absolutely true!"
Chang Jia patted his chest and said, "I could hear Captain Zhao's voice clearly even through the crack in the door! He said you're 'a piece of good steel that needs to be used on a blade'! Old Lu, you're going to be rich!"
Chang Jia was happier than his own promotion and punched Lu Xiao hard on the shoulder.
Lu Xiao's heart was churning.
Going to the division headquarters, a bigger platform, heavier responsibilities...
This is indeed a huge opportunity.
He subconsciously looked at Su Tang.
Su Tang was also looking at him with complicated eyes.
There was surprise, joy, but more of it was... worry?
The division headquarters isn't close to their current camp. If they were transferred there...
Lu Xiao understood her look, and the joy of promotion in his heart subsided a little.
He said to Chang Jia, "Alright, stop making such a fuss. Nothing can be taken seriously without a formal order. Go back first and stop making such a fuss."
"I know, I know! I'm keeping my mouth shut!"
Chang Jia chuckled and winked at Su Tang: "Sister-in-law, you will be the chief's wife from now on!"
After saying that, without waiting for Su Tang to react, he ran away like a gust of wind.
The room suddenly became quiet, with only the sizzling sound of the food in the pot about to burn.
"oops!"
Su Tang exclaimed and hurriedly started to stir-fry.
Lu Xiao walked over and took the spatula from her hand naturally: "Let me do it, you go and take a rest."
Su Tang didn't let go, but stood beside him, watching him skillfully stir-fry the shredded potatoes in the pot, and asked softly, "What Chang Jia said... is it true? Are we going to the division headquarters?"
"Well, it's very likely."
Lu Xiao didn't hide it from her and said calmly, "Since Captain Zhao said so, it should be almost certain. The official transfer order will probably be issued in the next few days."
Su Tang was silent for a while, looking at the steam rising from the pot, and whispered: "The division headquarters... is quite far away, right? Then... you will go home less often."
There was a subtle sense of loss in her voice.
Lu Xiao paused in his stir-frying movements.
He put the fried shredded potatoes into a plate, put down the spatula, turned around and faced Su Tang.
Su Tang lowered her eyes slightly, and her long eyelashes cast a small shadow under her eyes.
She didn't complain, but Lu Xiao could clearly see her reluctance and worry.
His heart softened, and he reached out and gently held her shoulders: "It's a bit far away, and I may not be able to come back until ten days or half a month."
Lu Xiao paused, looked into her eyes, his voice low but firm.
"But Su Tang, this is a rare opportunity. In the training department, you'll be exposed to the entire division's training plan, and you'll be able to learn a lot. In the future... you'll be able to take better care of you and this family."
Having said that, Su Tang also understood.
But Lu Xiao then said, "Tangtang, you have your career. I can't ask you to give up this place for me."
"If this is true, I don't think you would ask me to give up..."
"Lu Xiao, a good lover will stick with you through thick and thin, not hold you back. I'm not that kind of person."
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