Jiang Shiyue opened the door and saw Tian Guozhi, his secretary and a strange middle-aged man she didn't know standing outside.
Also four pockets.
Jiang Shiyue was stunned.
"Sister-in-law, I'm sorry to bother you so late at night." Tian Guozhi spoke first, his kindness and cheerfulness revealing his cheerfulness.
Jiang Shiyue hurriedly let Tian Guozhi and the others into the house, wondering in her heart what he was doing here at this time.
Of course, it's just a doubt. The security of the compound is guaranteed day or night.
"Captain Tian, how did you find time to come here? I was thinking we'd visit you together after Shanhe came back. You've helped us so much in Huacheng, but we haven't thanked you in person yet."
Tian Guozhi waved his hand. "It's a small matter. I came here today to introduce someone to you." He pointed to the middle-aged man with four pockets next to him and said, "This is Qin Kaiyuan, the captain of Chen Shanhe and his team."
Jiang Shiyue took the initiative to extend her hand to shake Qin Kaiyuan's hand, "Hello, Captain Qin."
Although I don't quite understand the organization of their pilots, I guess Qin Kaiyuan's status here is roughly equivalent to that of Chen Shanhe when he was the regimental commander of the maintenance battalion.
"Hello, sister-in-law. We are here to ask if there is anything else you can help with. Chen Shanhe is on a mission, and you are away from home. If you need anything, please feel free to come to me."
Jiang Shiyue breathed a sigh of relief. It turned out to be the leader's visit. She quickly said that she didn't need anything, saying that life in the family compound was good, that they had everything, and that everyone was a family.
Qin Kaiyuan was in his early forties, witty and talkative, and seemed particularly interested in Jiang Shiyue's affairs.
I asked her why she suddenly wanted to start a business, how she made her first money, and how she bought the car.
Jiang Shiyue vaguely felt that Qin Kaiyuan asked too many questions, but Tian Guozhi would add from time to time that there was not just one person present, but also Chen Shanhe's leader. Jiang Shiyue couldn't refuse and could only answer one by one.
Including the matter of going to the black market.
During this time, Tian Guozhi's secretary or waiter took the initiative to go to the kitchen to help boil a pot of water.
After Tian Guozhi and Qin Kaiyuan left, Jiang Shiyue frowned.
This was the first time in my two lives that I became a military dependent, and it was also the first time that I received condolences.
Does condolence include not only showing concern for her but also interrogating her about her daily life?
Of course, Tian Guozhi and Qin Kaiyuan were both very smooth talkers who could reach this position, and the conversation didn't make Jiang Shiyue feel the slightest bit disgusted. However, Jiang Shiyue started as an account manager in her previous life, and had dealt with many clients, so she was more sensitive to some rhetoric and psychological tactics.
I always feel that there is a temptation hidden in Qin Kaiyuan's concern.
However, Jiang Shiyue was not familiar with the sisters-in-law in the family compound, and Chen Shanhe was not at home. She didn't know who to ask for advice. She could only bury her doubts in her heart and turned back to stare at Yangyang, "Yangyang, shall we go take a shower and go to bed?"
Yangyang didn't answer her. His eyes stopped on the big red leather thermos with peony flowers printed on it, and he seemed a little confused.
"What's wrong?"
Yangyang shook his head and followed Jiang Shiyue to the bathroom. Halfway there, he looked back at the thermos.
***
On New Year’s Eve, the officers and soldiers began to take turns to rest.
Except for those who need to stand guard, everyone else can rest.
Guard duty is rotated, and those on duty that day are strictly prohibited from drinking.
Others can take it in moderation.
Drinking is not allowed in the New Century Army.
In the morning, Jiang Shiyue took Yangyang to see Wu Xiu'e and Zhao Dingguo.
Zhao Dingguo can now stand up, but cannot walk.
However, this progress has made Wu Xiu'e so happy that she cried several times.
At noon, Jiang Shiyue stayed here for lunch.
In Chen Shanhe’s hometown, the New Year’s Eve dinner is not a night dinner, it can only be called New Year’s dinner, which is eaten at noon on New Year’s Eve.
Wu Xiu'e sighed, "The mountains and rivers won't come back even during the New Year."
Chen Dingguo said, "My son was on a mission. How could they celebrate the New Year? Back when they went to North Korea, foreigners wanted to go back and celebrate their own New Year! But wouldn't it be better if no one went back? How can there be holidays during a war?"
Wu Xiu'e retorted, "There's no war going on now, so why can't we celebrate the New Year?"
It was rare to see Wu Xiu'e quarreling, and Jiang Shiyue was a little surprised, but since the old couple was arguing, Jiang Shiyue couldn't say anything, so he lowered his head and ate.
Chen Dingguo rarely saw Wu Xiu'e get angry, so he said awkwardly, "In peacetime, we have to be more careful about being bullied. Look..." He pointed his chopsticks upwards, "We've been here for half a year, and we hear planes taking off and landing every day. Most of my fellow patients have survived. Aren't there still wars in peacetime?
I was chatting with a fellow patient once and asked him how he injured his leg. He said foreign fighter jets had forcibly entered our airspace, ignoring our warnings. It was like a robber breaking into our home, forcing his way in without regard for our willingness.
I felt uncomfortable when I heard that, so I asked him, "Don't we have reconnaissance aircraft and ground monitoring equipment? How did we let the enemy get close?"
Wu Xiu'e and Jiang Shiyue both looked at Chen Dingguo, obviously wanting to know the answer.
"My fellow patients said the equipment on their fighter planes is far more advanced than ours, allowing them to evade not only ground surveillance but also reconnaissance aircraft. The important thing is, they've already broken into our home, and we can't defeat them. Our planes are outdated, and we can't catch up even if we run."
Jiang Shiyue pursed her lips. The saying that those who fall behind will be beaten was a conclusion drawn by their ancestors with their blood.
Wu Xiu'e asked, "What happened next?"
"Later, my comrade's partner died, but he survived. It's not like he survived, it's because his comrades saved his life. We soldiers are also very brave. If we can't win, we will die together. His comrades forcibly drove him out of the fighter plane, but he crashed into the enemy plane, destroying it and killing himself. He was not prepared and didn't open his parachute in time, so he injured his leg."
Wu Xiu'e exclaimed "Ah!" and sighed.
"The most infuriating thing is that our plane crashed and everyone died, but theirs didn't."
"What's the meaning."
"Their aircraft was superior to ours, more robust and resistant to collisions. They should have crashed a little later. But they held out a little longer, leaving our territory, airspace, and waters, and were then picked up and taken away by their aircraft carrier. It would be so great if we had an aircraft carrier!"
"Isn't this bullying? So let's just let this matter go? Shouldn't the country step in to negotiate?" Jiang Shiyue asked.
"We definitely negotiated," Chen Dingguo said, "but the results weren't ideal. They insisted their fighter jet lost control and entered our airspace. We didn't capture their plane and have no evidence, so we can only accept a small amount of material compensation."
Jiang Shiyue didn't say anything, but because Chen Shanhe was out, the grievance in her heart gradually dissipated.
Chen Dingguo was still lecturing Wu Xiu'e, "So, are there still wars in peacetime? It's just that we don't hear about things like this at home that don't make the news. Even the peace we have now was won by these soldiers."
Wu Xiu'e murmured, "I didn't say anything. I just miss my son a little bit."
Jiang Shiyue turned his head and looked out the window.
There was a continuous sound of firecrackers outside the window. It snowed yesterday, and the branches were bright white.
She also misses Chen Shanhe.
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