On the day Shi Zhentang shipped the goods, Tian Yuzhu also went to the county town with him.
The factory preparation is progressing steadily, and all she has to do now is go to the Industrial and Commercial Bureau to apply for a business license.
The young couple acted separately.
As a result, Tian Yuzhu was troubled by the staff at the Industrial and Commercial Bureau.
The staff member said arrogantly: "It's not that easy to get a license for private factory construction. Do you think..."
After I finished speaking, I saw the director of the Industrial and Commercial Bureau and a handsome man in military uniform walking towards me while chatting.
"Zhentang." Tian Yuzhu was also a little confused.
When did her man get to know the people from the Industrial and Commercial Bureau?
Shi Zhentang introduced: "Old Gu, this is my wife Tian Yuzhu. Yuzhu, this is Old Gu, he used to be my comrade-in-arms."
"Director Gu." Tian Yuzhu smiled and nodded, saying politely, "I've heard a lot about you."
Director Gu smiled and gave her a thumbs-up: "Sister-in-law has advanced ideas. She built a factory at such a young age. It's worth learning from her!"
"No, it's just a small fight. I'm a newbie, just trying it out."
"Hey, Captain Shi's wife is definitely not an ordinary person."
Old Gu was grinning from ear to ear and turned to the staff member, "Is there any problem? If there is no problem and I have all the necessary documents, please do it quickly."
"yes."
The staff member looked embarrassed, thinking that his service attitude was lacking.
You have to know that this woman is the regiment leader's wife, she would never do that.
So we did it quickly and in less than five minutes, the official seal was stamped.
"Director Gu, thank you so much for what you did today. When you have time to come back to the military region someday, Zhentang and I will treat you to a drink." After walking out of the Industrial and Commercial Bureau office building, Tian Yuzhu joked generously.
Old Gu nodded repeatedly: "Of course, I'm going to attend your baby's full moon celebration!"
"Old Gu, you're welcome to come when the time comes." Shi Zhentang shook hands with him.
"It's a deal." Lao Gu suddenly remembered: "No, the full moon party is still several months away. I have to go when your factory opens. You must call me."
"Okay, I'll call you when the date is set."
…
Tian Yuzhu only found out about this after leaving the Industrial and Commercial Bureau.
It turns out that Lao Gu and Shi Zhentang used to be good friends, and they were in the same company.
He had made military achievements, but later in a border patrol in the mountains, he had a gunfight with smuggled enemy spies. At that time, Lao Gu was seriously injured and almost died.
Because of this military operation, he lost three fingers on his left hand.
Later, in order to take care of Lao Gu, the army transferred him to work in the unit.
Lao Gu was in a bad mood for a long time, and gradually he didn't want to go along with his comrades in the army.
Shi Zhentang sighed: "If I hadn't come to the Industry and Commerce Bureau today, I wouldn't have known that he had been transferred back to the county town here."
Tian Yuzhu tightened her grip on the man's hand. "It was normal for Lao Gu to be upset at first; he just didn't want to leave the army. Now that you've reconnected, keep in touch. This is a lifelong comradeship, so cherish it."
"Oh, right." She looked up at Shi Zhentang: "Old Gu doesn't look young anymore. He should have children, right?"
"No."
Shi Zhentang's eyes dimmed slightly: "He was seriously injured that time and has lost the qualifications to be a father."
“…”
What soldiers pay is far more than ordinary people can imagine.
Sometimes they have to bear their pain for their entire lives, just like Lao Gu. Who can truly understand his pain?
Tian Yuzhu felt a little upset.
She wanted to tell Shi Zhentang to be careful when he went out on missions.
But the words were on the tip of their tongues but they couldn't say them. When it came to the duty of defending the country, military orders were as heavy as a mountain. At that time, they would not be able to take care of anything, especially their own lives.
Shi Zhentang noticed that his wife was a little depressed, and he quickly comforted her: "Don't worry, from what I see today, Lao Gu has come out of it, and his personality is still the same as before."
"I know."
Tian Yuzhu raised her head and smiled, changing the subject: "Do you still remember the promise you made to Dahu and Erhu last time that you would buy snacks for them? Let's go to the supply and marketing cooperative now!"
"And your favorite candied haws."
…
It was almost dark when the two returned to the military area.
Shi Zhentang got out of the driver's seat and helped his wife down from the passenger seat.
The car was driven back to the troops by the guards.
He carried the things and accompanied his wife home.
I met some military wives taking a walk on the road and greeted them one after another.
"Are you back?"
"Hey, hello sisters-in-law!"
After walking a few steps, I heard discussions behind me.
"The young couple is so loving. Deputy Commander Shi is the most handsome man among the officers..."
"Yuzhu is also the most beautiful woman among our military wives."
"So they are truly a match made in heaven."
Tian Yuzhu and Shi Zhentang looked at each other, their brows full of black lines.
The sisters-in-law didn't seem to be afraid of being overheard at all, and they just talked about whatever they wanted.
It makes people feel quite uncomfortable.
Fortunately, I met Zhao Cui.
"Sister-in-law, you are back from your hometown?" Tian Yuzhu's eyes lit up.
Zhao Cui is a person who can't sit still. She just brought her child from her hometown and without taking a break, she picked up a bucket and went to the vegetable garden to water the vegetables.
At this time, there were two little kids standing beside her.
A boy about eight years old and a little girl about four or five years old.
The two children looked thin, dressed simply, and the redness on their cheeks showed their rusticity as children from the mountain village.
But those eyes were clearly black and white, sparkling and full of innocence.
Zhao Cui quickly asked them to call for help: "Dabao and Xiaobao, hurry up and call uncle and aunt."
The two kids said politely: "Uncle, auntie."
"Hey, be good."
Tian Yuzhu quickly took out some snacks and distributed them to them, including Ding Ding candies and sour plum powder.
The two little guys didn't dare to take it and looked at their mother questioningly.
Zhao Cui said how could this be so embarrassing, Tian Yuzhu said: "It was originally a snack for children, let them take it."
Only then did Zhao Cui relax, and the two kids took the things.
After chatting for a few more minutes, they each went home.
With Shi Zhentang around, Zhao Cui always felt a little restrained.
After all, he was the leader of the army, and she, who came from a small mountain village, couldn't speak.
Tian Yuzhu saw her embarrassment, so she quickly said they could talk about it another day.
After returning home and closing the door, Tian Yuzhu shook the man's arm: "Why are you always so serious? Look how scared my sisters-in-law are. They don't dare to chat with me when you are around."
Shi Zhentang took off his hat and said, "I'm not being serious on purpose. It's just a matter of habit. Besides, it's not right for a soldier to be so frivolous all day long."
"laugh!"
Tian Yuzhu was amused by her: "Okay, okay, I won't force you!"
But she still felt a little happy because the man only smiled at her.
Shi Zhentang held the back of her head and kissed her: "You take a rest, I'll go light the fire and cook. Order whatever you want."
"Can I eat you?" Tian Yuzhu joked.
The man's voice suddenly became hoarse: "If you make this joke again, I'll go to the guesthouse to take a shower."
“…”
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