Sister-in-law, I don't ask for anything else. If we ever have to go deep into the mountains, I'll be so grateful if they can come back safe and sound.
In my haste, what came to mind slipped out without my noticing, and I only realized what I'd said afterward, so I quickly patted my mouth.
"Oops, I misspoke, I misspoke, I misspoke."
But sister-in-law, we definitely can't let you work for nothing. I'll apply for a teaching position for you, which is an unofficial position. As for the allowance, let's discuss it further. How about that?
The political commissar said he wouldn't make the decision for you and that you should respect your own thoughts.
"Sister-in-law, if you agree to this, the political commissar and I will take charge personally. It won't be subject to any other military regulations, and you won't need to bear any responsibility."
He glanced briefly at the man beside him.
"Commander, why did you think of sending me? There must be plenty of capable people in the army."
Qin Qinghuai held his fingers together silently, while Commander Lin sighed.
“There are definitely capable people, but they are all in other military regions. Given the current situation, we are already a thorn in the side of others. Even if they were willing to give us something, I wouldn’t dare to accept it.”
Secondly, I haven't been out here for several years, so I don't know much about the situation outside. But I do know that Cheng Chao is among the top soldiers in the army, but he himself said that deep in the mountains, he's far inferior to you.”
She simply opened her mouth, and well, before she could say anything, her past was exposed.
"Commander Lin, I know about this. Anyway, given the current situation, we can't go up the mountain in the next couple of days. This isn't urgent. Let's go back first. I made some ginger water at home. Go drink some to warm up. Are you all frozen?"
"Isn't it freezing? It's really cold tonight. If we hadn't lit a fire and kept moving around, we would have frozen solid by now."
"Sigh, this snow won't stop, the roads are impassable. If this continues, with our thin clothes, we brothers are going to suffer on guard duty and patrols."
Commander Lin was happy for less than three minutes before he started to worry again when he thought about this matter.
This was also the political commissar's job. Qin Qinghuai had just discussed it with Jian Dan. Now, after thinking for a moment and glancing at the still-falling snow, he asked,
"Commander, look at this snow. It's not going to stop anytime soon, and the temperature is getting lower and lower. Even if the snow stops, we'll still need time to deliver it here. Could we ask around in the nearby villages and exchange some warm clothes with them?"
It's impossible for everyone to have one, but as you said, the sentry and patrol teams are outdoors all day, and they'll get frostbite from being in the cold like this.
Our priority should be to save ourselves.
"Commander, you led everyone safely through last year's snowstorm. If we all work together and pool our efforts, we're sure to overcome this difficulty too."
As they were talking, they arrived at the entrance of the courtyard. Commander Lin was about to leave when he simply said, "Xiao An is here." Commander Lin then turned and entered the courtyard.
Qin Qinghuai didn't know either.
"What's Xiao An doing here? Did he come here on his own again?"
"No, I'll tell you later."
It was bustling outside, but Xiao An slept soundly during her afternoon nap. When they came in, she had just gotten up, rubbing her eyes, and blinked at Jian Dan, wanting to hug her.
Commander Lin had already reached the edge of the kang (a heated brick bed), but was completely ignored by his son. His outstretched arm froze in mid-air as he stared blankly at his son, who snuggled affectionately into Jian Dan's arms, obediently drank half a jar of water, and then sat in Jian Dan's lap, quietly eating snacks without giving his father a second glance.
Commander Lin was dragged to the kitchen by Qin Qinghuai and drank all the ginger water from the bottom of the pot. He came back very unhappy.
"No, isn't that my son?"
Qin Qinghuai was speechless. Did you expect me to snatch your son away?
"It's only been one night, why are you acting like you're keeping your distance from me?"
Since his son wasn't leaving, Commander Lin wasn't in a hurry and simply brought up the topic from earlier.
"I'll call them when I get back to ask if they still have any grain stored up. They're waiting for supplies from above, so it's not as reliable as Lao Cheng's side."
This was the first time Qin Qinghuai had encountered this situation since arriving, and he was also thinking about whether there were any other ways to resolve it.
"The snow is heavy here, and it should be about the same over there. Besides, we just experienced a snow disaster last year, so our resources should be almost depleted. I don't think we'll be very well off over there either."
With donations from 'kind-hearted people,' they're quite well-off now, but what time is it? With heavy snow blocking the mountains, can money be used as food?
Money is not as valuable as food.
Just as I was worrying, Xiao Hu rushed in, looking flustered.
"Regimental Commander, Political Commissar, Sister-in-law, Company Commander Cheng is on the phone."
Commander Lin immediately stood up.
"Okay, I'll go back now."
Xiao Hu blushed and offered a brief explanation.
"Commander, it's not you I'm looking for, it's... it's your wife."
"Um?"
Both men immediately turned to look at her. Jian Dan was also taken aback. Cheng Chao wasn't the type to mix personal matters with business. Why would he call her in the office, especially in the middle of the day? Had something happened there?
Qin Qinghuai simply picked up a simple cotton coat and draped it over her shoulders, then took the child and handed him to Commander Lin.
"Stop guessing, let's go over and find out what's going on. You guys get dressed first, I'll go put out the fire."
Xiao Hu quickly interrupted to speak.
"Commander and Political Commissar, you go first. I'll go put out the fire and then close the door."
The security in the family compound is pretty good, otherwise Xiao Hu wouldn't have dared to take on this job.
"Okay, let's get started then."
Cheng Chao was indeed in a hurry; the timing was perfect. The group had just entered the office when the phone rang. After confirming it was Jian Dan on this side, he didn't waste any words.
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