Du Jianhuai has read a lot of books since he was a child.
He thought he had seen the prosperity and grandeur of the outside world, but when he walked out of the Gobi Desert and stepped into this prosperous big city, he realized that the description in the book was just a glimpse of the whole picture.
He came to the North City and thought he had really broadened his horizons. However, when he looked out the jeep window and saw the saluting sentries outside and the plants and trees in the military compound, he seemed to have opened the door to a new world.
It turns out that there is such an insurmountable gap between him and Song Zhanjin.
While he was learning to read in the literacy class of Hanyang Commune, Song Zhanjin was attending the school for children of military officers in the military compound.
While he was cutting grass and herding cattle in the Gobi Desert, Song Zhanjin was playing games with his friends on the spacious playground of the military compound.
When he entered university with a schoolbag made of urea bags, Song Zhanjin had already gone to the battlefield with a gun.
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They are all men, but they seem to be from two different worlds.
After several rounds of inspection, the car finally stopped outside a small red building.
The driver got out of the car and opened the door respectfully.
"Ms. Lin, we're here."
Lin Wanjun smiled and nodded to the driver, saying, "Xiao Han, thank you for troubling you today."
Du Jianhuai got off the car with Lin Wanjun. He was still carrying the urea schoolbag and wearing the cloth cotton shoes sewn by his mother as he walked into the leader's home.
Li Yuetang was cleaning the yard. When she saw Lin Wanjun leading Du Jianhuai in, she was overjoyed, threw away her broom, and hurried over to greet them.
"Ah! Isn't this Jian Huai!"
No longer the haggard family member of the transferred cadres in the cadre school, Li Yuetang is now the hostess of this small red building. Even though she is wearing the most ordinary clothes, she has an aura of her own.
Du Jianhuai nodded slightly and greeted him.
"Hello, Aunt Li."
"I was planning to visit you at school after I'm done with my work these past few days. One of our military family members is a professor at your school, and I asked her about you today."
Li Yuetang was very enthusiastic and invited Du Jianhuai to come in and sit down.
"Have you eaten yet... Oh, look at the way I'm asking. How could I possibly eat at this hour? I'll prepare the meal right away."
Li Yuetang was busy pouring tea and water for Du Jianhuai, and also brought him some snacks and fruits and placed them on the coffee table.
"There's not much food at home. I'll call the cafeteria and ask them to send over a table of food."
As he spoke, Li Yuetang dialed the number of the army cadre canteen.
"Hey, special meal? Could you please send a table of dishes to Building 1... Yes, top quality, four meat dishes and four vegetable dishes."
Du Jianhuai sat on the soft sofa and looked at this luxurious and spacious building. He finally understood why Song Zhanjin had such an aura.
Born in such a family and growing up in such an environment, who can not be arrogant?
"Jianhuai, how are you? Are you having any difficulties at school? If you do, tell your aunt."
Li Yuetang's enthusiasm and concern made Du Jianhuai gradually relax.
He was a man with a strong character and ideas, and he immediately told some stories about school to show that he was doing well.
Li Yuetang breathed a sigh of relief.
"That's good! Before we left, your brother came all the way to find us. He was worried that you weren't doing well, so he asked us to take care of you."
Speaking of this, Li Yuetang remembered something.
"Since you're here, I'll call Qiao Yun and ask her to come over."
Li Yuetang went to make a phone call, and Du Jianhuai asked in confusion, "Who is Qiao Yun?"
Lin Wanjun smiled and explained, "Wu Qiaoyun, a professor in your school's Chemical Engineering Department, is also a military family member from the compound. Professor Wu has a good relationship with my mother."
After a while, Wu Qiaoyun arrived.
Li Yuetang went straight to the point and introduced Du Jianhuai to Wu Qiaoyun.
"Du Jianhuai, we met when we were in the cadre school. His brother helped us a lot. Qiaoyun, you have to help me take good care of Jianhuai."
Wu Qiaoyun smiled and nodded, and asked Du Jianhuai for some information, such as his major, department, etc., and soon had an idea in her mind.
"I might not necessarily agree if someone else asks, but if you, Li Yuetang, ask, how can I refuse?"
Wu Qiaoyun said, "Don't worry. I'll let the department head know. If you have any questions about studies or life, you can come to me."
Du Jianhuai quickly stood up and thanked him.
Just after seeing Wu Qiaoyun off, the kitchen squad leader came with two cooks to deliver the meal.
The highest standard of four meat and four vegetable dishes, with generous portions, includes fish, pork elbow, a roasted chicken and a plate of fried lamb with cumin.
The food was served and Li Yuetang warmly invited Du Jianhuai to sit down.
"I didn't know you were coming, so I didn't prepare anything in advance. Jianhuai, please don't be disgusted."
How could Du Jianhuai have the right to despise him?
His daily food expenses were kept within 20 cents. Each meal consisted of a large steamed bun, a spoonful of pickles and a bowl of porridge, but this was already very good.
After all, back home, people can’t even eat white steamed buns.
At this moment, this table full of meat dishes was enough to show how much the Song family valued him, and Du Jianhuai was very grateful.
"Hurry and eat!"
Li Yuetang kept picking up food for Du Jianhuai, and soon the plate in front of him was piled with meat.
Lin Wanjun chuckled and teased, "Your mission today is to eat up all the food on this table. If you can't finish it, pack it up and take it away!"
It’s better to take it away.
This roast chicken is enough for him to eat for several days.
While eating, Du Jianhuai finally had the opportunity to chat with Lin Wanjun.
"What are you doing at school? The woman holding the butcher knife is your sister, right? Why did I hear her mention Dong Yingying's name?"
The smile on Lin Wanjun's lips faded a little.
She briefly recounted what had happened, then sneered, "I am indeed seeking revenge against Dong Yingying, but I don't want someone like her to be your teacher."
How can a person with bad conduct be qualified to teach and educate?
Du Jianhuai's eyes moved slightly.
"So, she also lives in the military compound?"
"Yes, she lives here too, but she should be moving out soon. After all, her father has been demobilized and is no longer eligible to stay in the military compound."
Lin Wanjun didn't want to bring up such an unpleasant topic.
She changed the subject and happily talked about the people and events in the cadre school and Hanyang Commune. The atmosphere at the dinner table was particularly harmonious and lively.
There were a lot of leftovers, so Li Yuetang took two lunch boxes, put the remaining meat and vegetables in the aluminum lunch boxes, and put them in a net bag.
"Buy two hot steamed buns and put the cold meat in between. If that doesn't work, go to Wu Qiaoyun's office to heat up some food. She has a stove and a pot in her office."
As Li Yuetang spoke, she found a few packets of snacks from the cupboard and stuffed them into her net bag.
"Oh, wait!"
She remembered something and ran up the stairs.
Du Jianhuai looked at the full net bag of food and Lin Wanjun's peaceful and gentle smile, his heart pounding.
"Do you remember what I said before? I said, I won't let anyone bully you."
Lin Wanjun smiled and said, "Look at me like this, who can bully me? You should study hard and go to college, and become a useful person to society in the future."
Du Jianhuai didn't respond, but said firmly: "I won't let anyone who bullies you go!"
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