There are limited places in the military district art troupe. We can’t say that all the girls in the troupe come from wealthy families, but some of them are definitely children of cadres. They generally don’t reveal their family situations when they come here, but you can tell who is from the mountains and who is the child of cadres just by looking at their daily clothes, habits and the items they use.
Therefore, the polarization among girls is very serious. Children of cadres will of course only play with children of cadres, and those from the mountain valleys can only act together with those from remote mountain villages. Everyone instinctively chooses to make friends with groups similar to themselves, and habitually excludes another group, making it difficult for them to integrate.
Han Xiuli was a special person. She herself was born in an ordinary family in a remote area, but the wife of the regiment leader was a relative of hers, and the regiment leader also took good care of her in the regiment. For this reason, she was classified into the circle of children of cadres.
Today, the instructor of the regiment finally gave the female soldiers a half-day off. The regiment had a car, so they were able to take the regiment's large open-top military vehicle to go out and play. The female soldiers were like birds released from a cage, and they all ran out, shopping, visiting department stores, buying food and daily necessities, and even if they didn't want to buy anything, they would just go out for a stroll. They finally had time to go out and have some fresh air, and they didn't want to stay in the regiment.
The families of the cadres' children were all well-off, so for lunch they chose a well-known private restaurant in the local area. At that time, private enterprises had already appeared, and basically all of them had some background. No tickets were required, and the prices were a little more expensive, but the food was of good quality and much better than that in state-owned restaurants. There was never a shortage of rich people in Kyoto, and there were always people who came to support the delicious food.
"This is a good place, let's eat here at noon." Five female soldiers from the art troupe chattered among themselves. None of them was short of money, as their families subsidized them every month. Normally they had no place to spend the money in the troupe, so when they came out, of course they would buy, use, and eat the best things.
Han Xiuli, who was left behind, had an ugly look on her face. Although the captain's wife was a relative of hers, she was not her daughter, so there was still a level of difference between them. Although she was often asked to go home for dinner and the meals were specially improved, and she would also buy her some clothes, the subsidies such as money were very limited.
Her family is poor and their conditions are not good. They are trapped in the mountains and cannot get out. Let alone giving her money, it's good enough if I don't ask her for money every month.
She can only rely on the subsidies given by the group for her living now, so she lives very frugally.
Seeing them coming to such a restaurant, her face turned unhappy.
Her current situation in the art troupe is not very good. The small group from the countryside thinks that they are not in the same group as her, and the children of cadres in the city look down on her. Her situation is not as good as it seems, so she grits her teeth and does not want to be looked down upon by these people. Although she cannot choose her background, she wants to find a son of a high-ranking official who can stay in the city because of her best looks in the troupe.
In fact, she is already of age, and her troupe leader's sister-in-law has also told her that she wants to introduce a few good-looking guys to her. After all, there is not much chance of meeting a suitable partner in the art troupe. The troupe leader and his wife have taken care of her for many years, so they must also take responsibility in this regard.
However, although the people introduced by her looked good, their positions were very low. They were either squad leaders or logistics officers. The highest position was only deputy company commander, and they were from rural areas like her. Maybe one day when they were demobilized, she would have to go back to the countryside to farm.
She is a very proud person and will never go back to such a valley. No matter what, she will stay here.
She looked down upon the ones introduced by the team leader and his wife. Her distant sister-in-law even advised her that those whose families had good backgrounds had parents who were very picky about the backgrounds of their girls. Even though families with a little background did not show it, they looked down upon women from rural areas.
Han Xiuli was not convinced. Since the man's family chose the woman, she would find someone without any family. She immediately fell in love with the commander of the 146th Regiment. His family had a background and lived in a military compound. He would not go back to his hometown to farm no matter who else's turn it was, because he was a local. And she heard that his mother was gone, and the woman now was his stepmother. A stepmother should not be so picky about the woman's background. She would rather choose someone without a background.
She mustered up her courage and realized that she had to fight for her own happiness, but the few times she tried to show her goodwill, they were just a few hurried words and Captain Yan didn't seem to care much about her.
Doesn't he like her looks? She often looks in the mirror, as her face is what she is most confident about. Although the girls in the group are pretty, she is still the most eye-catching in terms of appearance, with healthy honey-colored skin, black and smooth hair that is braided and hangs down in front of her chest, a standard oval face, almond eyes, and a full forehead. The group leader's sister-in-law even says that she has a first-class appearance.
She didn't believe that he didn't like her, but the reality was that she hadn't seen Captain Yan for a long time. The last time she saw him was backstage at the commendation meeting, and she didn't see him at the military party either.
The female soldiers greeted each other and went into the restaurant, picking a clean table and sitting down.
"Who's paying the bill today?" One of the female soldiers put down her shopping and asked the others, "Han Xiuli, it's your turn, right? You've been to our restaurant several times."
Han Xiuli had an unpleasant expression on her face and remained silent. The other female soldiers curled their lips. The waiter brought the menu and several people chattered and called out the names of the dishes.
A female soldier looked at the door with sharp eyes, "Oh oh oh..." She poked the female soldier next to her, "Who did I see? It was Captain Yan, why is he here too? Look..."
Several female soldiers turned around and saw two people walking in from the door. One of them was wearing a white shirt. The collar was not buttoned under the neck like the female comrades, but two buttons were loosely undone. He was wearing a suit and black pants that were very fashionable in that era. The sleeves of his shirt were casually rolled up, revealing the muscles on his arms. He looked cheerful and upright, with a graceful demeanor. As soon as he came in, he became the focus of everyone.
Appearance is something that people value in every era. People have always had sharp eyes for judging who is good-looking and who is handsome.
Yan Zeyang also has half a day off today, so he specially sought out an old classmate who is in charge of purchasing in a shopping mall to get together.
The two of them asked for a private room with a partition in the hotel. Yan Zeyang seldom drinks, but today he went out with his classmates and drank a little.
Hang Liping is one year older than Yan Zeyang. He looked at his old classmate. Although he hadn't seen him for more than half a year, he always felt that he was different from half a year ago. In the past, he had a dignified look between his brows, and the children of cadres were more or less arrogant, but today he looked more energetic, and there was an inexplicable feeling of being bathed in spring breeze.
"Zeyang, among our classmates, there are only two or three who have not yet started a family. Although you are in the army, you should also solve your personal problems. It is not good to keep dragging it on." Whenever this matter was mentioned in the past, Yan Zeyang was always as steady as a rock. He would just raise his eyebrows and say that he was not in a hurry, and that unhurried look was indeed genuine.
However, when he asked this question today, he didn't get those three words.
Yan Zeyang smiled slightly, and his eyes softened. He put down his glass and said, "It's almost done. The marriage report has been submitted. Let's do it this year and solve our personal problems."
Hang Liping immediately looked at him in surprise and patted his shoulder. "You're great. You've kept it a secret. When are you going to report your relationship?"
"I submitted it together with the marriage report. I wasn't in a hurry, but my dad was. Although he didn't say it, I'm his only son and he has been keeping an eye on me for several years. So I just submitted it together and had it approved together."
He said that he was not in a hurry, but my dad was the one who was anxious. However, the corners of his mouth were slightly raised, and it was obvious that he was not saying what he meant.
Hang Liping and he had the best relationship when they were in school. One look at his expression told you that this was a free love relationship, not an arranged match. He married the person he liked, not a forced one. This feeling of happiness is different.
"That's what I thought. You asked me to bring this thing in a hurry a few days ago." He took out an exquisitely wrapped paper box from his bag, opened the box, and inside was a ladies' watch with a gold dial and a black leather strap.
"My cousin has connections in a foreign company in Hangzhou. This is the latest model, a foreign product, just went on the counter. There are only three pieces in total, and this is the only one left. You asked for it at the right time. I had to persuade her to keep it. I asked someone to bring it from there. It is not available in Beijing yet. I just brought it back yesterday. My wife fell in love with it at first sight. When she heard that it was for you, she let it go. Otherwise, she would have made a fuss." His wife is also the child of a cadre, so she wants to use the best of everything.
The fact that Hang Liping was able to gain a foothold in Kyoto this year, be transferred to his current unit, find a satisfactory partner and start a family was partly due to Yan Zeyang's connections. As the son of the Yan family in the capital, not to mention that he has connections all over the capital, even if he only knows a few people, that is not something people with their vision can see. Asking someone to help him transfer a job is a waste of talent.
Yan Zeyang took it and took a look. It was indeed the latest model, the first batch of genuine leather straps and metal case. The style was very trendy and exquisite.
"Tsk tsk, you only want the best. This watch is very expensive. I guarantee that there is only one like this in the whole Kyoto. It costs three hundred US dollars. The one I bought for my wife was only more than ninety US dollars. Zeyang, you really love your sister-in-law." Hang Liping was amazed. This was really not a small amount of money.
Yan Zeyang said "hmm", closed the box with satisfaction, and put it aside.
…
Several female soldiers outside kept looking into the private room, "Why did Captain Yan come out today? He looks good in casual clothes."
"Hey, you say, the leader's son has such good conditions, why hasn't he found a partner yet?"
"I don't know? The requirements must be quite high. The girls' families with low positions would not be willing to let people introduce them. I heard from my mother that there was a daughter of the chief of staff before, but she didn't like her and was admitted to Kyoto University."
"Then there must be no hope for those who come from the countryside." Someone glanced at Han Xiuli next to them.
"Of course, that family would marry someone from the mountains? There are no girls in the city, so why would they marry someone from the countryside? The leader's family can't afford to lose that person."
Han Xiuli's face turned pale as she listened. What's wrong with having a poor background? Can't you pursue your own happiness? Is origin so important? Didn’t her sister-in-law marry the head of the group? Her distant sister-in-law is also from the countryside.
She just didn't believe that she couldn't find a good one, so she had to let these people see that she could not only find a good one, but also the best one.
…
Hang Liping and Yan Zeyang came out to pay the bill. As they walked out, Yan Zeyang whispered something to Hang Liping. Hang Liping replied, "Don't worry. Just give me a list when the time comes. I have a few friends in shopping malls in other provinces. I promise to buy you everything you need for your wedding. They are all branded goods..."
The two of them had just walked to the door when Yan Zeyang drove over and hadn't opened the car door yet.
Han Xiuli chased after him.
Her oval face flushed, her chest rose and fell, and she panted to Yan Zeyang: "Captain Yan, I have something urgent to do back at the regiment, can you give me a ride?"
Yan Zeyang took a look at her and recognized her as the dancing female soldier he had seen backstage at the art troupe. Since she was in a hurry, he didn't say anything and said, "Come up." Going back to the troupe was just a matter of course.
Then he said to Hang Liping who was holding a bag beside him, "Let's get in the car. I'll take her back to the group first, and then I'll take you back."
Hang Liping watched the girl staring at Yan Zeyang without blinking. He coughed and turned to open the door of the back seat. Yan Zeyang frowned and stopped him, "Why are you sitting in the back? Sit in the front."
Han Xiuli rarely sees Captain Yan in the troupe. Now that she finally meets him outside, she must seize the opportunity.
But I didn't expect that Captain Yan's friend would also come along.
I originally thought there were two people, but now there was one more person. Han Xiuli sat in the back seat with some disappointment.
Seeing that the girl in the back seat had a unhappy look on her face, Hang Liping coughed again and glanced at Yan Zeyang. Captain Yan got into the car without changing his expression.
In fact, Hang Liping's workplace is only a few minutes away from here. Yan Zeyang drove here specially. There was no need for him to go back to the group and send him here. He did this to avoid suspicion and deliberately used him as a shield.
Not to mention that he has a marriage partner now, even if he doesn't, it seems there is no hope for this girl.
The journey was not far, and Han Xiuli was anxious. The opportunity was fleeting, so she quickly said, "Thank you, Captain. It would take me half an hour to walk back by myself." She said to Yan Zeyang with a smile.
Yan Zeyang held the steering wheel, turned to another shortcut, and hummed, "It's okay, it's on the way."
At this time, Hang Liping also smiled and said, "Girl, are you from the art troupe?"
"Yes, are you a friend of Captain Yan?" Han Xiuli quickly asked.
"Yan Tuan and I are old classmates. He asked me to bring something here today for his girlfriend." Hang Liping said.
"W-what?" Han Xiuli's face immediately changed after hearing this, "Captain Yan has a girlfriend?"
"The marriage report has been made." Hang Liping took the box that Yan Zeyang had left in the car, opened it and showed it to her, "It's from the mall over at the harbor. Someone brought it here. It's beautiful, isn't it? It's a top-notch ladies' watch."
Hang Liping shook it for a while, then closed the lid and put it back. Yan Zeyang glanced at him, and Hang Liping put the thing in front of him.
The golden expressions inside made her eyes dazzled. "Captain Yan, Captain Yan, do you have a partner?" Han Xiuli forced a smile when she asked, but her voice still sounded a little unnatural.
"Um."
Han Xiuli felt as if all the strength in her body was drained away at once, and she didn't utter a word until she returned to the group.
"The girls from your art troupe are really fierce. They even chased us into the car. But they are quite pretty." He said when he sent Hang Liping back.
"It's just so-so."
"Is this just average? Your sister-in-law must be prettier than her." Hang Liping asked tentatively.
"She's much more beautiful, there's no comparison." Captain Yan said with a smile on his face.
“Tsk tsk.”
…
When Yan Zeyang returned home, Wen Xin was cleaning the hall. She looked up and saw him holding a key in his hand, wearing a shirt and trousers, with his sleeves rolled up on his arms and two buttons on his collar undone, and he walked in.
Wen Xin glanced at him and felt that he was a little different from his usual serious appearance, but she couldn't tell what the difference was.
I just felt that his eyes were deep and his Adam's apple under his neck moved slightly.
She was suspicious, but ignored him and continued to tidy up the bookshelf. While sorting the books, she suddenly wanted to find some high school books to read. This year's college entrance examination was over, but there would be one next year. The setting of this book was that the heroine graduated from college, got married and became a big shot. In other words, the era began to change after graduation. The previous few years were all development periods, and the changes were slow. So Wen Xin thought, why not go to college first...
Then she saw Yan Zeyang put the keys in his hand on the coffee table, sat on the sofa, leaned against the back of the sofa, followed her with his eyes, and looked at her for a long time.
…
Wen Xin didn't say anything either. She arranged the books and bent down to tidy up the cabinet. Just when she reached out to pick up the things on the top shelf, he suddenly got up from the sofa, walked over, pushed her against the bookshelf in the corner while she was cleaning, and then reached out and easily took down what she wanted.
She heard the man behind her, close to her ear, say in a low and somewhat hoarse voice, "I'll help you."
Wen Xin immediately smelled alcohol. Was he drinking? No wonder he looked a little strange today. Did he drive back? Isn't this drunk driving? No one is doing anything about it. However, there are not many cars on the road now, so I guess no one has caused an accident in this era.
She turned around and saw that his shirt was half open and he was looking at her with dark eyes.
Wen Xin didn’t know what was going on. She was used to that serious and solemn person giving her orders: No! no! No, Yama head.
Now she was a little scared, and she tried hard to push him away, who was holding her against the bookshelf and unable to move.
But Yan Zeyang gently put the things he took aside, then reached out and grabbed the arm that she was pushing him with, and gently pressed her down there. Reeking of alcohol, he pinched her chin, lowered his head and silently asked for a kiss from her.
Wen Xin: “…”
Doesn’t it say that intimate behavior is not allowed, permitted, or permitted?
So who is this person who wants to touch her and talk to her when he sees her?
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