Chapter 63

Wang Ying was ecstatic: "You tell me. I'll agree as long as I can do it."

Xu Wen glanced at her sideways and said, "If you don't pass the exam, stop being a troublemaker and live a good life with Zhao Gang. If you pass the exam and you really want a divorce, wait until you graduate from university before talking about divorce. Let's not talk about how Class Leader Zhao treats you, you should at least raise this child until he can beg for food on his own, right?"

Wang Ying hesitated for a moment as he looked at the child who was playing foolishly on the ground, but finally nodded and agreed: "It's a deal."

Xu Wen shook his head, "Neither you nor I are gentlemen, so let's forget about this kind of verbal agreement."

She stood up and walked to the desk, tore off a piece of paper from her notebook, took a pen and handed it to Wang Ying.

"Words are not enough, writing in black and white gives people more peace of mind."

If someone else did this, Wang Ying would feel very aggrieved and think that this was directed at her and looked down upon.

But Xu Wen's question was so clear that she felt it was nothing.

To be exact, she knew Xu Wen would not get used to her, and if he did not agree, she could forget about going to college.

Although I was unhappy, I still wrote down my words honestly.

After finishing writing, he signed his name unconsciously and pressed his thumb on his lips to make a fingerprint.

Xu Wen picked it up and looked at it, praising Wang Ying: "Your handwriting is very good!"

Fountain pens are also a type of stationery that is becoming obsolete as the times change. At least, in Xu Wen's lifetime, no one and her classmates have used fountain pens anymore.

In this era, most people use fountain pens, including for exams. I had to practice for a while before I could write well enough.

Wang Ying was still a little worried before leaving: "You must keep your word!"

Xu Wen rolled his eyes: "If you can run away from the monk, can you also run away from the temple? I am not you. My home is right here. My words do not count. You can come and make trouble as you like."

Wang Ying then picked up the child, opened the curtain and walked out.

As soon as I walked out the door, I saw four grown men standing outside.

Lu Yuanzheng, Shi Lei, Zhao Gang, and Zhao Gang's company commander.

Wang Yinghong glanced at Zhao Gang with swollen eyes, paused, then walked away with the child in her arms without looking back.

Zhao Gang quickly bowed to Xu Wen and said, "I'm sorry, sister-in-law! I've caused you trouble!" After that, with the company commander's nod, he went after Wang Ying.

Xu Wen looked at the three men who were still stunned and asked, "How about coming in and sitting for a while?"

Lu Yuanzheng looked at Shi Lei, and Shi Lei glanced at his watch: "It will be time for dinner when we get back. So I'll ask my sister-in-law for a bowl of ice cream!"

The company commander originally wanted to leave, but when he heard that there was ice to eat, he stopped talking.

Anyway, Lu Yuanzheng and Shi Lei are both his leaders.

What can he do no matter what the leader says? Can the leader not give him ice cream?

Xu Wen opened the door, lifted the curtain and made a gesture of invitation.

Shi Lei went first, and Lu Yuanzheng came last.

As he followed Xu Wen into the tent, he whispered in her ear, "Wife, you are so awesome!"

"There's no ice. Have some chilled fruit first!" Xu Wen was familiar with them and wasn't so polite. He added some more fruit to the plate and brought it over.

Shi Lei sighed: "You said, there is ice in the tent now, why is it not as cool as you?"

Because Xu Wen's method of making ice is very simple.

Lu Yuanzheng simply applied for a lot of saltpeter.

They can even take care of the guns and ammunition, let alone a little saltpeter.

Large ice barrels were placed in all the tents in the camp, ensuring free use of ice.

Lu Yuanzheng sneered: "That's right, other people's food is delicious."

Children all have a problem: they may not eat the most delicious food at home, but when they go to other people's homes, all the food tastes especially delicious.

Shi Lei: “…”

Don't think he can't tell that this is a joke.

He pretended not to argue with Lu Yuanzheng and asked Xu: "Sister-in-law, you usually speak softly, but you are quite harsh when you scold people!"

The company commander couldn't help but echoed: "From the first day Gangzi's wife entered the compound until now, she has never been ridiculed like this."

Zhao Gang was easy to fool and was bewitched by Wang Ying.

Others could see that Wang Ying was not someone who could live a decent life, but due to various reasons such as face and gender, they were too embarrassed to say anything harsh to Wang Ying.

After Wang Ying married Zhao Gang, people stopped talking about it.

Lu Yuanzheng forked a piece of fruit and fed it to Xu Wen, then forked a piece himself before speaking: "I told you not to come back. My wife can solve it, but you didn't believe it!"

"Don't talk after the fact!" Shi Lei said, "I didn't know who ran the fastest just now."

Xu Wen was stunned for a moment, "Did you come back specifically for the matter between me and Wang Ying?"

"Isn't it?" Shi Lei sighed, "It's a pity that I'm just a civil servant. I've never worked so hard in the five civil servants' assessments."

In the morning, Xu Wen took Wang Ying back to his tent. Everyone who saw it was worried for him.

In everyone's eyes, Xu Wen and Wang Ying are two extremes.

One is a well-educated, talented and beautiful college student, and the other is a sinister and calculating villain.

Comparing the two, there is no need to hesitate, and everyone prefers the former, which is Xu Wen.

Several sisters-in-law put down their work and came outside the tent to listen.

Sure enough, after just a few words, Wang Ying's hysterical roar was heard.

Mrs. Li immediately ordered her son, "Gensheng, go find Zhao Gang and Lu Ying and tell them that Xu Wen and Wang Ying are fighting."

Gensheng is now one of Xu Wen’s little fans. When he heard the news, he ran away and did not forget to drag Dongsheng along with him.

Dongsheng was reluctant to leave at first, saying, "My mom is awesome! She won't be bullied."

Mama is very good at releasing electricity and can even deal with hooligans.

But everyone just thought it was a child's joke and chased him away.

As a result, after a while, Xu was only heard questioning Wang Ying, but Wang Ying did not refute him.

Mrs. Li and the others looked at each other, then walked a few steps away and whispered to each other.

"I didn't expect that Sister-in-law Xu Wen is so powerful! She was able to convince Wang Ying?"

"This person must be educated! Educated people speak with reason! Unlike us, who only talk nonsense."

"But Sister-in-law Xu Wen didn't say anything about culture. She just scolded Wang Ying! Each word was more harsh than the last."

"That's true. Does Wang Ying want to be scolded?"

"Come on! Have you forgotten that two years ago, a sister-in-law from the northeast came to visit her relatives and was not used to Wang Ying's bad behavior. She said a few words to her, and then the two of them had a big fight?"

"Yes! That's true. So what do you think happened to Wang Ying today?"

"she……"

Before he finished speaking, he heard Wang Ying crying from the tent.

The crying got louder and louder, and the sound was so miserable that even ghosts would not dare to come to the house if they heard it.

But since they didn't hear Xu Wen's voice, they didn't feel comfortable going directly to the door.

If for no other reason, Wang Ying was considered extremely unreasonable in everyone's eyes. She would go back and fight with Zhao Gang if anyone made her unhappy.

If they came to mediate, Zhao Gang would have no chance of living like this.

Mrs. Li and the others were afraid that Xu Wen would get into trouble, so they quickly went around to the side of the tent and looked inside from the window.

Wang Ying was seen lying on the square table crying. Xu Wen was sitting on the floor playing with Wang Ying's child and ignoring her, as if he couldn't hear her shrill cries.

He was so bored that he even bent over on the mattress, making his body look even softer and more boneless.

Sisters-in-law: "..."

They retreated quietly.

While washing clothes, we were still talking about this.

"Sister-in-law Xu Wen is really amazing! She can even subdue Wang Ying!"

"That's right! Didn't we say it before? Even a man like Lu Ying wouldn't be interested in ordinary girls."

"Yes! In the past few years, many sisters-in-law have wanted to introduce him to a partner. I heard that their big leader has also thought about marrying his daughter to him."

"He always said he was afraid of delaying the girl, so he rejected all the proposals. This time, he got married secretly in his hometown."

"It's not that secretive. There is indeed no news! Is that understandable? It's normal to hide such a good daughter-in-law. If Lu Ying wasn't seriously injured in the hospital, Sister-in-law Xu Wen wouldn't come."

“…”

The sisters-in-law who started commenting after seeing the excitement completely forgot about sending the "little soldiers" to report the news.

It was no use thinking about it, they couldn't catch up with the half-grown boy.

Over there, Gensheng and his friends ran to the construction site and shouted, "Oh no! Auntie Wang Ying beat up Teacher Xu Wen!"

When Lu Yuanzheng heard this, he dropped his tools and ran back. After running two steps, he turned back and ordered, "Call Zhao Gang over to me."

He couldn't hit the woman when he went back to stop the fight, so he had to let Zhao Gang take care of his own wife.

No matter how urgent it was, Zhao Gang had to ask for leave from the company commander first. When the company commander heard this, he hurriedly followed suit.

If we really upset Mrs. Xu Wen, it would be a loss for the entire camp.

He scolded Zhao Gang several times along the way.

Shi Lei heard the noise and followed here on his own.

Lu Yuanzheng touched his nose and said nothing.

Xu Wenluo's gaze towards Lu Yuanzheng softened a bit. Seeing that Shi Lei's ears were red from teasing him, he changed the subject to help Lu Yuanzheng out: "Why are you guys standing outside instead of coming in when you came to stop the fight?"

Shi Lei and the company commander chose to remain silent temporarily.

Lu Yuanzheng had no choice but to speak: "So it's not just your voice that can be heard?"

When they arrived, Wang Ying had stopped crying.

Only Xu Wen was left to listen to Wang Ying's calm but sharp words.

The word "said" is polite, the correct description should be "xun".

But Wang Ying, who always likes to cry and makes herself look like a fierce version of Lin Daiyu, has not lost her temper.

After a long while, he only said the word "I" and then there was no further progress.

The four grown men were too embarrassed to go in, so they stood outside the tent and listened.

In the end, Wang Ying finally said a few words, but his protest was of little use, and he continued to do whatever Xu Wen told him to do.

Xu Wen was a little embarrassed: "Did I scare you?"

Lu Yuanzheng was the first to express his opinion: "No! I can't even express my admiration enough."

Shi Lei nodded and said sincerely: "Sister-in-law, if I had your eloquence, I think the ideological and political work in our camp would be much easier."

As an instructor, he is responsible for the ideological and political education of the soldiers.

The veteran was fine, he knew his limits, so he didn't need to say anything.

Mainly because they are the new recruits who have just joined the army, it is sometimes a headache to teach them.

Every year there are a few troublemakers who are so annoying that they don't even bother to kill people, but they are talented people with excellent qualities in all aspects.

It was very tricky to deal with. Shi Lei felt that every time a new soldier joined the army, he would lose a hair on his head.

Xu Wen felt even more embarrassed. "You guys are making fun of me if you keep doing this. But since you all heard it, I don't need to repeat it again, right? I promised Wang Ying that I would take the college entrance examination... You guys have to help write the letter of introduction."

You can't just take the college entrance examination whenever you want. There are still registration requirements.

Xu Wen: Those are fresh graduates, so there are fewer restrictions.

For example, not everyone in the educated youth training center has the opportunity to take the college entrance examination.

It still needs to be recommended by a farm or factory.

If Wang Ying wants to take the college entrance examination, she will probably need the army to stamp her letter of introduction.

Lu Yuanzheng and Shi Lei looked at each other.

Lu Yuanzheng did not respond immediately: "Wife, are you sure Wang Ying will not do anything wrong?"

Xu Wen thought that this question was probably asked in a tactful way for the sake of their marriage. From the looks of Shi Lei and the company commander, she knew that they probably wanted to ask her, "Xu Wen, are you sure that Wang Ying will not divorce Zhao Gang?"

Of course Xu Wen couldn't guarantee this, and he shook his head.

Lu Yuanzheng: "..."

Shi Lei: “…”

First company commander: “…”

Xu Wen wondered, "There's an old saying that goes 'It's hard for an honest official to settle family affairs'! Even though you are squad leader Zhao's leaders, you can't always interfere in other people's affairs, right? Yes, I know that the law protects military marriages, and if Zhao Gang doesn't give in, Wang Ying can't get a divorce. Even if Zhao Gang gives in, if you don't sign the divorce report, they still can't get a divorce.

But wasn’t this rule originally intended to unilaterally maintain marriages?

Husband and wife, this is a matter between the couple.

Wang Ying is already very stubborn. The more people try to stop her from getting a divorce, the more she wants to get one. If we really ignore her, she might not get a divorce.

The company commander smiled bitterly: "Sister-in-law, it's not easy for us to find a wife. We can't afford to take the risk!"

"Then do you think it's interesting for them to live in such a tight circle? You have all seen a lot of things, so you wouldn't think like the older generation that two people should be tied together for life even if they are not suitable for each other, right? Or do you think your brothers are so bad that they have to tie their wives down with rules and regulations?"

The captain of the first company shook his head hurriedly: "That can't be possible! Squad Leader Zhao is excellent! He is also preparing cadres now."

In their eyes, a woman like Wang Ying is not worthy of Zhao Gang.

Compared with other sisters-in-law, Wang Ying is nothing special except that she dresses more fashionably and is a little prettier.

I can’t cook, I can’t wash clothes, I can’t do anything. Isn’t it just that the conditions at home were a little better before I went to the countryside?

Lu Ying still has good vision. Look at Xu Wen's sister-in-law, she is educated, talented, beautiful and sensible.

"That's it! Besides, Wang Ying wants to go to college, isn't that a bad thing? Are you really not going to give her a letter of introduction just because you're afraid she'll get divorced?"

The three were silent.

This is really not a decent thing to do.

The captain of the first company sighed: "Who said it wasn't true? Otherwise, why are we in such a dilemma? No matter what we do, there will always be someone who is dissatisfied."

"Why are you making things difficult for them?" Xu Wen was puzzled. "They want to get married, so let them decide for themselves. Tell Captain Zhao for me, 'If you really care about Sister-in-law Wang Ying, don't tie her down with rules!'"

Lu Yuanzheng: "..."

Shi Lei: “…”

First company commander: “…”

"That's the way it is, and that's the truth. Even if Zhao Gang is willing or not, we should still consider the child's feelings, right? If Wang Ying really gets divorced, the child will be left without a mother."

It is said that a child with a mother is a treasure, and a child without a mother is a weed.

"I find you guys quite strange too." Xu Wen was a little puzzled. "In your eyes, Wang Ying has no merits other than being calculating and petty. Then why do you think she can get into college? Why do you have to be so wary of her?"

Lu Yuanzheng: "..."

Shi Lei: “…”

First company commander: “…”

That’s a good question indeed.

"You said you were on guard. But isn't it just that tiny possibility that you are on guard?"

"You guys are probably on guard. If you really push Wang Ying into a corner and he jumps into the sea one day, it will be a loss."

Lu Yuanzheng: "..."

Shi Lei: “…”

First company commander: “…”

The three of them looked at each other.

Especially Shi Lei, his eyebrows wrinkled, his expression became more serious: "Sister-in-law, it's not that serious, right?"

If Wang Ying really wanted to commit suicide, it would be really troublesome.

Xu Wen bit his lip, "I don't know how to explain it to you. I have never seen Wang Ying's personality. Judging from her plotting against Zhao Gang, the squad leader, she must be a bit bad. But now she cries all day long like an angry Xiang Ling's wife, which is a bit mentally abnormal. If conditions permit, you can take her to the hospital for a checkup. If conditions do not permit, I sincerely suggest that the three leaders consider my proposal carefully."

Wang Ying's negative emotions are too strong!

It can be seen from her usual conversation that she now hates everything and everyone.

Divorcing Zhao Gang and going to college seemed like a lifeline for her to escape from it all.

I always want to take away her lifeline, but if I push her into a corner, who knows what she might do.

There are always two sides to every coin. If we give her the freedom she wants, will she really be free?

Based on this year's 5% college entrance examination admission rate, what are the chances that Wang Ying, a junior high school graduate, will pass?

Lu Yuanzheng and the other three were all silent.

After a while, Shi Lei said solemnly: "Thank you, sister-in-law, let's have a meeting later to study it carefully."

"We'll talk about this tomorrow." Lu Yuanzheng changed the subject, "Wife, I have something to discuss with you."

Xu Wen knew that they were somewhat hesitant, but she was not in a hurry. She asked along the way: "What's the matter?"

"We have to go to the regiment headquarters for a meeting tomorrow, and the regiment said we should invite you to go with us."

Xu asked: "..."

I wondered, "Why did you bring me to the meeting?"

Xu Wen is just a family member.

She has no say in the affairs of the army.

You still have to have this self-awareness.

The journey was long and they didn't know why.

He also discussed this with Shi Lei.

Shi Lei even joked, "Do you want to invite my sister-in-law to be a teacher on their island?"

Lu Yuanzheng thought it was impossible. Even if he really wanted to ask Xu Wen, there was no need for the regiment to intervene.

Besides, there will be a cadre meeting tomorrow, and the battalion commander and instructor of their entire regiment will be there.

Although it is a regular meeting, not just any family member will be allowed to attend.

Not in line with the rules.

"You'll know when you go there tomorrow." Lu Yuanzheng said.