Chen Jianjun is now a company-level officer. Serving in the city is much safer than being a soldier like He Chaoyang who is stationed on the border, but relatively speaking, there are fewer opportunities to earn merit and be promoted.
So although Chen Jianjun joined the army two years earlier than He Chaoyang, his position was not as high as He Chaoyang's.
Chen Jianjun first arranged for the two to stay at the military region's guesthouse, and then took them to a nearby state-run restaurant for a meal.
The food here is different from the large platters of sweet and sour pork or braised pork belly in Beijing. Here, it's all served in small plates and bowls, with dishes like osmanthus-flavored glutinous rice lotus root, duck rolls, and salt and pepper pork ribs, which look very delicate.
The food was quite delicious. Two classmates who hadn't seen each other in a long time ordered a bottle of baijiu (Chinese liquor) and chatted while drinking.
The way these two northern men drank from large cups was completely out of place compared to the way the southerners next to them drank soup from small bowls.
However, neither of them cared about such things.
The three of them chose a spot near a corner, so that their conversation wouldn't disturb others.
So the two men started drinking and chatting, mostly about things in the military. Chen Shuning couldn't get a word in edgewise, so he just ate quietly on the side.
Chen Shuning was already quite craving the authentic seafood dishes made without any fancy technology, and with the two men drinking alcohol constantly putting food on her plate, she ended up eating until she was stuffed.
The three of them walked all the way back to the guesthouse. After several days on the train, even though it was a sleeper car, they were exhausted. Chen Shuning felt drowsy as soon as he got back to the guesthouse.
Chen Jianjun, being very perceptive, left after saying he would come back the next morning.
He Chaoyang and Chen Shuning took the train to Haishi right after their wedding, so they haven't consummated their marriage yet.
Although he looked at his delicate and sweet wife, He Chaoyang felt a surge of lust coursing through his body.
Looking at the two single beds in the room, and not wanting to make Chen Shuning feel uncomfortable in such a place, He Chaoyang had no choice but to suppress the heat in his body once again.
After preparing warm water for Chen Shuning, who was already somewhat drowsy, she went to the outside bathroom to take a cold shower.
Perhaps because she went to bed early, Chen Shuning woke up very early the next day and saw that there was no one in the bed next to her.
Chen Shuning was somewhat disappointed, thinking she had gotten up early. She had been planning to get up early to buy her husband a loving breakfast, but she hadn't expected to get up earlier than others.
This person is really something, not giving me any chance to show off at all, even preparing warm water for me to wash up, which made Chen Shuning feel both warm and comforted.
Just as Chen Shuning was getting dressed and washing her face, filled with resentment, the door was pushed open.
He Chaoyang entered carrying several oil paper packages and enamel mugs, followed by Chen Jianjun, who had specially changed into casual clothes today.
When Chen Shuning returned yesterday, she told Chen Jianjun about her desire to buy a house here.
Chen Jianjun has been serving in the military in Haishi for several years and knows the city quite well.
After briefly asking Chen Shuning about her requirements for the house, I agreed to take her to see it today.
As a window city to the outside world for several dynasties, Haishi differs from the ancient capital of Beijing in that its architectural style is more diverse.
However, most of them are two- or three-story villas, and Chen Shuning's purpose in coming here this time is to find villas near the Bund. These houses will be worth a lot of money in the future.
If she has the chance in the future, she would like to visit that legendary little fishing village in Guangzhou.
Of course, the primary task now is to buy a few small villas near the Bund.
Chen Jianjun led Chen Shuning to the home of a local comrade-in-arms, whose house happened to be located in the same area where Chen Shuning was going to buy a house.
Chen Jianjun's most important comrade-in-arms had an excellent relationship with him. In the past few years, when Chen Jianjun was unable to go home for the Spring Festival, this comrade-in-arms would invite him to his home to celebrate the Spring Festival.
Therefore, Chen Jianjun was quite familiar with the family members of this comrade-in-arms.
Chen Jianjun led the two men to knock on the door of a two-story villa.
The woman who opened the door was slightly plump. As soon as she saw Chen Jianjun, she greeted him warmly in her local Haishi dialect, "It's Xiao Chen! It's been a long time since I've seen you. Are you on vacation today?"
Only then did the woman notice He Chaoyang and Chen Shuning following behind Chen Jianjun, and she quickly greeted them warmly, "Oh dear, you've brought guests. Come in, come in!"
Hearing this, Chen Jianjun felt a warmth in his heart. He smiled and said to the aunt, "Aunt Wang, I came here today to ask you for a favor. Is that convenient for you?"
Upon hearing this, Aunt Wang quickly welcomed Chen Jianjun and Chen Shuning into the door, and then said with a smile, "Look at you, child, what are you saying? Why are you being so polite with your aunt? Just tell me what you need, and I will definitely help if I can."
Chen Jianjun was deeply moved by what Aunt Wang said. He pulled Chen Shuning to his side and said to Aunt Wang, "This is my sister and brother-in-law. They want to buy a house here, but they are not very familiar with the area, so I would like to ask you to help them with some information."
Upon hearing this, Aunt Wang immediately understood Chen Jianjun's purpose. She smiled and said to Chen Shuning, "You two are Xiao Chen's sister and brother-in-law. You two are truly a perfect match, being siblings. The brother-in-law is also very handsome. You are a truly handsome couple."
Don't worry about that. Since you're Xiao Chen's family, Auntie will definitely help you find a suitable place to live.
Chen Shuning was very grateful after hearing what Aunt Wang said. He said to Aunt Wang, "Thank you, Aunt Wang. I really don't know much about the situation here. Please take good care of me."
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