Hou Jianliang is already thirty-one years old, but he has not yet solved his personal problems.
This is not an isolated phenomenon. There are many older bachelors like him in the military base.
It's not that they don't want to find a partner, but time doesn't allow it. After graduation, they go to the research institute and then to the experimental base. It is common for them to work day and night, not to mention having time to think about starting a family.
For people like Mr. Zhang who have families, it is common for them not to contact their families for one or two years after the test mission is completed, and they may not be able to go home for three to five years.
Secondly, the environment does not allow it. The work they do is highly confidential, and the people they come into contact with are very limited, and women are even rarer to see.
Third, and most crucially, these men are educated and have a wider range of knowledge, making them more willing to seek out women who share their ideas, speak their language, and support their work. However, educated women are more likely to pursue career independence and build a small family. So, how could they be willing to leave their husbands and support a small family?
Therefore, it is relatively difficult for these unmarried young men in the military base to find a partner.
When Zhang Gong went to the recruit company to teach the female soldiers, he suddenly realized that it would be a good idea to introduce a female soldier to his assistant. If it works out, she will be specially recruited to stay in the military base. The couple will then have a common language and can maintain the stability of the family.
Just like that, Mr. Zhang submitted an application report to his superior, and it was approved as soon as he said it.
Therefore, these six female soldiers are actually candidates for the young scientist's future wife.
Hou Jianliang was really shy: "Teacher, they look like middle school students, not that old! Otherwise, let's talk about it later."
Engineer Zhang glared at her. "Why not? Captain Luo told me that active-duty soldiers are soldiers and aren't allowed to get married during their three-year service. They're young now, and once their service is over, they'll be marriageable! Relationships need to be cultivated! They're all excellent students, and they always rank among the top in their exams. You have plenty of time to pick one. But I'm telling you, you have to settle on one quickly, or there are other guys at the base!"
Hou Jianliang smiled and nodded: "Okay, I'll take a closer look this afternoon."
In fact, I might not dare to watch it in the afternoon.
Mr. Zhang was an experienced person, so he couldn't help but worry about his assistant, so the master and apprentice made a happy decision.
Over there, Bao Chengzhi led Jiang Yun and a few others to the logistics department to apply for work cards.
At the base, their work cards with photos serve as proof of identity.
The dormitory they were arranged in was also for six people, with a separate bathroom and a standard single bed for each person.
This treatment is more than three times better than the living conditions of the female soldiers in the first and second squads who do field work.
Jiang Yun felt vaguely uneasy. It was a bit strange that they were treated so well despite not being particularly outstanding.
She was afraid that telling him would make He Xiangdong worry, so she planned to observe the surrounding environment for a while and think about it before making any decision.
For example, in the bathroom, she looked inside and out, and made sure that there was no possibility of see-through surveillance on any wall of the bathroom before she walked in to wash up with confidence.
She had seen too many CIA and KGB tactics in movies and TV shows, and now she could use them, which could be considered a blessing in disguise.
He Xiangdong squeezed in with her to use the bathroom: "Xiaojun, are you scared? Why do I feel like you don't even dare to go to the toilet?"
Jiang Jun sighed softly: "As long as you are here, I'm not afraid!"
The few people who moved in this time, except Mo Xiaohui, Zhou Yufen, Zhao Zhijian and Qi Jiaping, were all on good terms with her and they got along well with each other.
He Xiangdong smiled and said, "The conditions here are so good. If Shao Donghong knew about this, she would cry to death."
Jiang Jun rolled his eyes. "But there's no freedom here at all. As long as I'm on duty here, I can't write letters home. Even if I make a phone call, someone's monitoring it."
Although doing scientific research is great, the effort required is many times greater than that of ordinary people. The hardships and difficulties are incomprehensible to ordinary people who live in material poverty.
He Xiangdong leaned over to Jiang Yun and whispered, "Mo Xiaohui is always secretly looking at you, what's going on?"
Jiang Jun thought about it and decided not to hide it from He Xiangdong: "Don't tell anyone else yet! Mo Xiaohui lived in the Chen family for a few years."
He Xiangdong was startled, and his gossipy heart began to beat again: "Does she like Chen Da?"
Jiang Jun pursed his lips, a little hesitant. "I'm not sure yet. I haven't asked. I can't just guess or ask casually about this. Whether I like you or not, asking is extremely hurtful."
For a couple who love each other, the most important thing is to trust each other and not to dwell on each other's past.
Jiang Yun understood this principle.
But for He Xiangdong, a native of this era, it was much more interesting: "Don't worry, I won't say anything. I'll help you keep an eye on Mo Xiaohui (her actions)."
Jiang Jun chuckled. Their words and actions might be under surveillance by others, so it would be better not to do such stupid things. "No need. We all came in together. Don't let others know that we don't get along."
He Xiangdong smiled and said, "Okay! I'll do as you say."
Qi Jiaping knocked on the door outside: "Hurry up, you two, we still have to study in the afternoon!"
When they arrived at the military base, in addition to learning how to conduct handover inspections on technical data, they also had to learn how to use pistols.
All soldiers on clerical duty must carry a loaded pistol when on duty.
Jiang Yun and the others had to start studying again.
Zhao Zhijian was relatively small in stature and had small hands. The palm-sized pistol weighed three or four pounds. She held the gun in her palm, and her hands were shaking.
When the recruits were training, they used rifles to practice aiming.
"It's okay, just get the hang of it." Bao Chengzhi was much more approachable than Tan Lujin. "The Equipment Department will send us a batch of new pistols. I heard they're the latest women's pistols developed abroad. They're very lightweight, and the sights are excellent."
Jiang Jun raised his pistol and aimed it at his heart. The more he aimed, the more unsure he felt. "Captain Bao, I can see my hands shaking! Can a new weapon be any better than this?"
Bao Chengzhi looked at his watch and said, "Come with me to the ammunition depot. Their truck should be arriving soon."
These female soldiers are better than expected. Compared with the more than 20 female soldiers doing field work, these six female soldiers are simply elites. They are insightful and able to endure hardships.
Jiang Jun was still curious about why Bao Chengzhi had such a prejudice against him, so he stood beside Bao Chengzhi and looked up at him, jokingly saying, "Captain Bao, what rings do we need to achieve in pistol shooting before we can officially carry a gun on duty?"
She smiled sweetly.
The equipment department's escort vehicle happened to turn into the yard of the ammunition warehouse at this time. Jiang Jun's appearance was seen clearly by Chen Yuanwu who was sitting in the driver's seat.
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