Chapter 28

evening.

After Xing Guoqiang returned home, he did not see his wife and children in the living room.

However, there was a large bowl of steaming dumplings on the table.

He was so happy that he shouted towards the bedroom: "Comrade Wenlan, what good day is today? You are making dumplings again?"

The two boys who ran out of the bedroom responded to him. The 10-year-old Xing Jianjun said excitedly, "Dad, you are finally back. Auntie Luo from next door just sent me the dumplings. They are still warm."

The 7-year-old Xing Jianbing was busy climbing onto the stool: "Dad, let's eat. Auntie Luo said it's shepherd's purse and salted meat."

Now is the season when shepherd's purse is fresh and tender, and it is wrapped in salted meat, so even Xing Guoqiang couldn't resist eating it.

As he pulled out a stool and sat down, he called out to the bedroom, "Wenlan? It's time for dinner."

As soon as the words fell, Tang Wenlan walked out with a dazed expression.

Xing Guoqiang picked up the chopsticks and handed them to his wife, then asked casually, "What are you doing in the room? You didn't even eat."

As he spoke, he picked up a dumpling and put it into his mouth.

The taste of salted meat is different from that of fresh meat. It tastes thicker and saltier.

Before he could swallow the one in his mouth, Xing Guoqiang couldn't help but reach out his chopsticks to pick up the second one. Then he was startled by his wife's words: "Ahem...you said...ah...what did you say?"

Tang Wenlan rolled her eyes at her husband, very dissatisfied with his reaction: "I said I was writing a self-criticism, I feel that my ideological awareness is not enough."

Xing Guoqiang...

Xing Guoqiang, who nearly dropped his chopsticks in shock, was silent for a while, then looked at his two sons who were eating so hard that they couldn't even lift their heads: "What's wrong with your mother today?" Why did she suddenly become ill?

The two children shook their heads in unison: "I don't know. Mom was already writing when we got home from school."

So Xing Guoqiang looked at his wife again.

Tang Wenlan said with a righteous look on her face: "I think I look at people too one-sidedly. This is not the quality that a good revolutionary comrade should have!"

Although he still felt puzzled, Xing Guoqiang still looked at his wife patiently, waiting for her to continue.

Then I heard the reason: "I heard before that Captain Huo's wife was from the mountains, so I thought they were poor over there and they definitely had nothing in common with her."

It turned out to be Old Huo's wife. Xing Guoqiang asked with a smile, "Then what?"

Hearing this, thinking of the embarrassment in the afternoon, Tang Wenlan finally looked a little uncomfortable: "Didn't you ask me to talk to Tingting about the job? Captain Huo's mother asked me if there were any vacancies for junior high school teachers. I thought they were dreaming at the time, and even told people that junior high school teachers must at least have a high school degree. I didn't expect..."

Hearing this, Xing Guoqiang roughly understood. He continued with a smile: "I didn't expect that he was a high school student? Comrade Wen Lan, your point is indeed not very good. There are rich and poor everywhere, and the countryside is not full of poor families who don't value education."

Hearing this, Tang Wenlan, who was a little frustrated just now, became strangely proud: "Look, you also underestimated me, didn't you? I'm a college student!"

Because they were on the same level, Xing Guoqiang did not have the authority to view Huo Xiao's resume and political review report, so naturally he did not know that Comrade Li Ting was a college student.

It's really...unexpected.

College students are very precious these days, especially those who come from small mountain villages where educational resources are scarce. They are unique in the entire family academy.

Tang Wenlan said with some regret: "But Tingting said that she only studied at that university for two years and didn't get a diploma, so the university stopped classes. It's a pity. I heard that she can speak English, which is amazing."

Hearing this and thinking about the increasingly chaotic situation outside, Xing Guoqiang felt a little heavy-hearted.

In the past two years, the relationship between our country and our big brother has become increasingly tense, and many places have stopped learning English. Comrade Tingting can discuss the matter of knowing English with the school above.

"What are you daydreaming about? Eat your meal quickly, or the dumplings will be snatched away by those little brats." Tang Wenlan patted her husband who was beginning to daydream.

Xing Guoqiang came back to his senses and saw that half of the dumplings on the table were gone. He immediately put his mind to it and started to cook: "This salted meat and shepherd's purse tastes really good. I'll make it at home in a few days."

Tang Wenlan: "Okay, I'll go buy some flour tomorrow."

The same topic is being discussed next door.

The stuffing prepared by my mother-in-law was really delicious. Ruiting was a little uncomfortable because of the support. Now he was lying on the chair, holding his stomach.

She actually wanted to eat a few more, but if she tried to eat any more, they would reach her throat.

Watching the last few of them fall into her husband's belly, she felt quite envious.

Huo Xiao, who was cleaning up the dishes, saw this and didn't know whether to laugh or cry: "Would you like to cook again tomorrow?"

Li Ting was thinking: "There is no more noodles. We bought the last few kilograms of noodles from the supply and marketing cooperative, and we have also used up the salted meat."

Huo Xiao: "I'll go back to the kitchen and get some flour. I think there should be some salted meat as well."

Refrigerators were not yet popular in those days, and it was normal to preserve food by pickling it with salt. The chief steward of the kitchen squad liked to stock up on food, so there was certainly no shortage of salted meat.

Ruting was somewhat tempted, but she also felt it was embarrassing to go to such great lengths just for a bite of food: "Wouldn't that be inappropriate?"

"Nothing wrong with it." Huo Xiao didn't really care. He piled the dishes together and looked at his wife, "Will you accompany me to wash the dishes?"

Li Ting held her belly and said, "I don't want to move."

Huo Xiao coaxed him gently: "Stand up and walk around so you can digest it better."

There was some truth in what he said, so while the man was washing the dishes, Ruting would stroll by the well and talk to him.

Of course, Huo Xiao didn't say much, it was basically Li Ting who did all the talking, and there was no fixed topic, they just talked about whatever came to their minds, and the atmosphere was quite warm.

At this moment, the door of the Xing family next door was also opened. When Tang Wenlan came out with the dishes, she saw Captain Huo squatting beside the well washing dishes.

After standing there enviously for a while, she turned around and threw the dishes to her husband who was reading a book with his legs crossed.

Then, with his hands on his hips, he said in a sinister tone, seeing the other party's bewildered expression: "It's ok that you're not as good-looking as Captain Huo, but you're not as considerate as him. Comrade Xing, your ideological awareness is not good either!"

Xing Guoqiang...?

After clearing the dishes, Huo Xiao took his wife out for a walk.

Li Ting originally wanted to bring the dragon and phoenix fetus with her, but her mother-in-law smiled and refused.

There were many people in the family compound, and fearing gossip, the two of them walked towards the back mountain together.

On the way, Lu Ting told her husband about the visit from Mrs. Lan to ask about her job today.

When they were in the Xiangyang Brigade, Huo Xiao knew that his wife wanted to be an English teacher, so he paid attention to her after she joined the army.

When she mentioned this, he said, "There is no English course in the military junior high school at the moment, but the principal should be willing to add one."

It’s not that I didn’t know English before, but there are too few people who can speak English these days.

Especially people like my wife, who have a good family background and can speak English openly, are rare.

Li Ting has figured it out: "I asked Sister Lan, and she said there is still a shortage of junior high school teachers. It doesn't matter if I don't teach English. I'll go in first and see."

As they talked, the two of them had already approached the back mountain.

The sky was getting dark, and the remaining light of the setting sun gradually disappeared behind the mountain.

The lingering golden color dyed the rolling hills with a hazy veil, and it seemed that even the air had become tranquil.

This was something that Ruiting had never thought of. The unexpected beauty made her take a deep breath. As the fragrance of grass, trees and soil lingered around her, she couldn't help but have more expectations: "Can I watch the sunrise here in the morning?"

Huo Xiao has only been in the new unit for a little over a month, so he really hasn't paid attention to this aspect. However, "If you want to see it, I'll get up early and go hiking with you?"

Ruting, who preferred the red leaves in autumn, thought about it and shook his head: "Forget it, I can't crawl or get up, let's talk about it later."

Hearing this, Huo Xiao glanced at the girl with thin arms and legs beside him, reached out and wrapped her soft and slender hand in his palm, and then seriously suggested: "You can get up early and do morning exercises with me first."

Suddenly he pulled his hand, struggled subconsciously, and looked around.

Huo Xiao laughed and clenched his fists: "No one."

Ruting rolled her eyes at the man and said, "What if someone sees us?"

"We are husband and wife." Huo Xiao disagreed and continued walking towards the foot of the mountain with his wife.

He remembered that there was a small world in the thorn bushes not far away, with big rocks inside. It was... ahem... a good hiding place.

Ruting had no idea of ​​the other party's 'evil' intentions. Seeing that there was indeed no one around, her heartbeat slowly calmed down, and even gradually gave rise to a sweet feeling.

They act like... they're in love.

Thinking of this, she turned her head to look at her handsome husband beside her, and then saw that the man with gentle features gradually became less expressive.

Ting Ting was puzzled: "What's wrong?"

Huo Xiao lowered his voice and said, "There are people ahead." They had even occupied the thorn bush he wanted to go to in advance.

Ruting was unaware of the man's disappointment. She followed his gaze but saw nothing.

Just as I was about to ask if the person inside was also here for a date, an angry female voice suddenly rang out from the front: "Cao Wenzhe, what's your attitude? I'm telling you, don't be shameless. I don't like you either. If my dad hadn't said you were a good person, do you think I would have even looked at you twice?!"

"Comrade Liu Wenyan, I have said this many times. Thank you and the commander for your kindness, but I just want to serve my country and don't want to date anyone."

Hearing this, the couple looked at each other, feeling a little embarrassed.

Then they turned around at the same time, intending to leave without anyone noticing.

Unexpectedly, before his raised foot touched the ground, an even sharper and more piercing voice came over: "What are you so proud of? You are just a battalion commander. If Huo Xiao hadn't gotten married, would you have gotten this good thing?"

藺葶...?

Ruting looked at the man beside her suspiciously, questioning him with a knife-like gaze.

Huo Xiao's face darkened. He then hooked his wife's waist with one hand, threw her into his arms, and ran away with her in his arms.

The angry Ruting punched him several times.

You are good at running, but you are good at talking!