"Sister-in-law Su Hong, this is the glutinous rice cake I made. There aren't many left. You, Xiaoguang, and Captain Zhang can try it.
These are the spring bamboo shoots and wild mushrooms I dug these days. They taste great when used in stir-fries or stews.
Miao Hui lifted the black cloth covering the bamboo basket, revealing the spring bamboo shoots and wild mushrooms inside.
"Miao Hui, quickly collect the money and notes. It's just a fish. Just let the child eat it. How can I take your money?"
Zhang Shuguang gave Shitou a fish on the road, and Su Hong didn't know about it. She just gave it away and definitely couldn't accept the money or bills.
"That won't do. My son can barely lift a fish weighing six or seven kilograms. I know it must be expensive.
"We are so grateful to Xiaoguang for sharing one with us. We can't ask you to pay for it!"
When Miao Hui saw such a big fish, she, like Brigade Commander Xiao and Political Commissar Qiao's wife, determined that it must have been bought by Zhang Shuguang.
"Aunt Miao Hui, you guessed wrong. I didn't buy these fish. I caught them in the river.
I didn’t spend any money, so I can’t ask you for any.”
Zhang Shuguang also spoke up.
Among so many children, the reason why he only gave the gift to Shitou was to reward him for keeping his promise.
"We must keep the spring bamboo shoots and wild mushrooms. They are all dug from the mountains, not bought."
In the end, Miao Hui left the spring bamboo shoots and wild mushrooms and went back alone, while Shitou stayed behind to play with the little girl and the other three.
In the afternoon, Su Hong planned to make a clear-boiled fish.
"Mom, let me do it!"
Zhang Shuguang walked into the kitchen and said.
"No, pickled fish and braised carp are too oily. I have no problem with boiled fish. It's not good to eat too greasy food at night."
Su Hong thought her son was disgusted with her again because he was reluctant to add oil.
"Mom, let me do it. The most annoying thing about braised fish is the earthy smell. I know how to remove it."
Zhang Shuguang pushed Su Hong out of the kitchen and closed the kitchen door.
At noon, the Cao siblings and Lei Lao San were having lunch at home, and he didn't dare take the strength pills and the body-strengthening pills.
Children aged five or six are not sure about the weight and cannot control the force well, especially the two little boys, who are at the age of being naughty.
It would be bad if you improve their physical fitness too early, as they might get hurt while playing.
During dinner, Zhang Xiangnan seemed to be hesitant to speak, and Li Lixin lowered his head and dared not say a word.
"Hurry up and eat! This is the clear fish soup my son made. It doesn't have any earthy smell at all."
Zhang Xiangnan and Li Lixin usually eat like they are at war, and today they are a little absent-minded.
"Xiaohong, Xiaoguang, I have something to say."
Zhang Xiangnan put down his bowl and chopsticks and looked at his family with a hint of guilt in his eyes.
"What's wrong? You look so serious. Did you do anything to let us down?"
Su Hong just said this, she still believed in Zhang Xiangnan's character.
"Xiaohong, Xiaoguang, the old commander has reported the situation in Ailao Mountain to his superiors. After research, the inspection of Ailao Mountain will proceed as usual."
"What Ailao Mountain? You don't need to tell us about work. After all, we are not soldiers. Don't violate the regulations."
When talking about Ailao Mountain yesterday, Su Hong and other women and children were sitting in the yard, and they were not aware of the geological exploration plan for next week.
"It's okay, it's not a confidential mission."
"This morning, the old commander specifically called me to the division headquarters and asked me if I needed to hand over the mission to other brother regiments while it was still undecided."
Zhang Xiangnan was the old commander's trusted and beloved general. When he assigned the task to the Second Brigade, his implicit intention was to let the Second Brigade hand the task over to the Third Regiment.
Only by completing more tasks can you achieve more achievements and receive more awards, and only then can you accumulate the weight for promotion more quickly.
After Zhang Shuguang said that, they realized that Ailao Mountain was a dangerous place.
"Dad, if I'm not mistaken, you refused, right?"
Everything was within Zhang Shuguang's expectations. Being picky and choosing, and avoiding danger and seeking good fortune, has never been Zhang Xiangnan's style.
"Well, now that I know there's danger in Ailao Mountain, I can't leave that danger to my comrades."
Zhang Xiangnan nodded.
"So you plan to lead the team yourself?"
It was because he understood his father's character that Zhang Shuguang put the elixir that he had stored for a long time into the fish soup.
"Xiaohong, Xiaoguang, I'm sorry."
Zhang Xiangnan didn't dare to look into his wife and children's eyes.
It is inevitable for a general to die on the battlefield, and to be wrapped in his horse's hide is a soldier's honor.
If he cannot come back this time, he will be considered to have sacrificed his life for his country, and even in the underworld, he, Zhang Xiangnan, can hold his head high.
After serving in the army for many years, he has lived up to his country and the people, and the only thing he feels sorry for is his family.
"Xiangnan, can we not go?"
Su Hong was suddenly panicked.
Her husband's "I'm sorry" was more like his final farewell to her.
"Captain, I've been by your side for many years, and I believe that both my combat skills and on-the-spot command abilities have been greatly improved.
Considering my many years of service, I hope the captain will give me a chance to make a contribution and let me lead the team."
Li Lixin stood up straight and volunteered again.
When he was at the regiment headquarters, Li Lixin tried to take on this dangerous task, but Zhang Xiangnan did not agree.
"No, you are still young and have a long way to go in the future.
Furthermore, you do not meet the requirements to lead this mission alone."
This kind of formal task assigned by superiors, even if it is just a company, requires the company commander or instructor to lead the team personally.
It is definitely not allowed to let a guard lead the team alone.
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