"Really? That's great, Xiaoguang. Don't wait until the afternoon. I'll go with you to get it now."
When Cao Guangming heard that Zhang Shuguang had a ready-made plan, he couldn't sit still for a moment.
Although he is already a father of two children, he is not yet thirty years old this year.
If it were in the future, at this age, he would probably still be an unmarried young man.
"Why are you in such a hurry? Today is Xiaoguang's engagement day. You're standing at attention dressed like this, are you planning to steal the limelight? Get it this afternoon, and it won't be too late to show it off when we get back to Quancheng."
Zhao Xiumei poured a basin of cold water on her son.
"Oh well."
Cao Guangming sat down again in disappointment.
"What Mom said makes sense. I'm already good-looking, and if I wear the right clothes, I could easily steal Xiaoguang's limelight."
Cao Guangming murmured to himself and became happy again.
"Where do you get your confidence from? Xiaoguang is very handsome and much more handsome than you."
Liu Min rolled her eyes at her man.
"Women always say one thing and mean another. Didn't you fall for a handsome scholar like me back then?"
Cao Guangming is extremely arrogant.
"Xiaohong, it's almost time, why don't we go over there now!"
Her son is leaving tomorrow, and Zhao Xiumei doesn't want to scold him today.
"Okay, Aunt Zhao, I'll do as you say."
Several people surrounded Zhao Xiumei and went out. Liu Min followed her mother-in-law closely, and deliberately kept a few steps away from Cao Guangming.
How could I not have noticed this man's shamelessness before we got married? It's truly shameful.
When they arrived at Zhang's house, Zhang Xiangnan was already home and was watching several children playing in the yard.
Lei Zhensheng did not go to the army today, and he and Yan Xiaoyu came here early.
They are the main hosts today and are responsible for helping with reception at noon.
We are all soldiers stationed in other places, without any brothers or friends to help us.
Lei Zhensheng and Zhang Xiangnan are brothers in the same brigade and are neighbors. They are the closest people in southern Xinjiang.
"Aunt Zhao, I'm sorry to bother you today."
Zhang Xiangnan has great respect for the old leader's lover.
"What's the trouble with this? Matchmaking is Aunt Zhao's forte. I helped bring people together a lot during the war.
There are at least eighty, if not a hundred, couples that were arranged through Aunt Zhao.
Besides, Xiaoguang and Yushan are in a free relationship, and you and Captain Zheng's family have already agreed on it. I was just going there as a formality."
During the war, Cao Yongzhan was fighting on the front line, and Zhao Xiumei was working behind enemy lines in the base area, and she did a lot of work as a matchmaker and boatman.
"Dad, is everything settled? Is there any problem?"
Zhang Shuguang asked.
"We agreed that we'll just wait for Platoon Leader Hu to bring his men over and set up the tables and chairs."
The auditorium is originally a supporting facility to serve soldiers and their families. As long as the reasons are sufficient, the logistics department is easy to persuade.
"It's going to be held in the auditorium. I heard your house was bustling with activity yesterday. It's only because Xiaoguang has the ability to do that. Otherwise, relying only on your allowance and food coupons, you would have been embarrassed today."
They all lived in the same courtyard. Zhao Xiumei knew that the military families had come to give gifts yesterday, and she also knew that Zhang Shuguang had brought back a bison.
"They are just some insignificant little tricks. Aunt Zhao, please don't praise him, or he'll get too cocky."
When his son was praised by his elders, Zhang Xiangnan habitually said a few humble words.
"Brother Zhang, if you could just take off that smile on your face, we would probably believe it."
Cao Guangming's complaints made everyone laugh. Some children didn't understand why, but when they saw the adults laughing happily, they started laughing too.
Chen Suhua, who was originally very nervous when she saw Zhao Xiumei, also relaxed in the laughter.
"Aunt Zhao, please come sit inside for a while. We'll be going to Captain Zheng's house soon, and we'll need you to take charge!"
Zhang Xiangnan's face flushed slightly and he quickly changed the subject.
"No need to sit down, let's go now and settle the marriage as soon as possible so that both your families can feel at ease."
Zhao Xiumei looked at her watch. It was already past eight o'clock, so it was a good time to go.
"Okay, I'll do as you say."
A group of people took the engagement ring and followed Zhao Xiumei towards the Zheng family.
A few children wanted to go and watch the fun, but Su Hong coaxed them and the children stayed at home to play obediently.
"Dad, Mom, Grandma Zhao is bringing people over."
As soon as the group walked out of the door, Zheng Yupeng, who was responsible for welcoming guests at the door, shouted into the house.
When everyone arrived at the Zheng family's door, Zheng Zheng and Gao Dongmei also came out from the house to greet them.
"Captain Zheng, Dongmei, congratulations to you."
Zheng Xiumei said with a smile.
"Thank you, Aunt Zhao. Everyone, please come in."
Zhao Xiumei is the lover of Commander Cao. If Commander Cao is the highest leader of their army, then Zhao Xiumei is the spiritual leader of the living area.
Zhao Xiumei is a kind-hearted person who handles things fairly and impartially. Many military dependents who follow the army have received help from Zhao Xiumei.
All the military dependents in the hospital admire and respect Zhao Xiumei very much.
Two young people are getting engaged today, and Zhao Xiumei is willing to act as the matchmaker, which will bring honor to both families.
Zheng Zheng and his family of three took the gifts from the Zhang family and led the Zhang family inside.
Today, Zheng Yuhui also had a smile on his face, and his attitude towards Zhang Shuguang was much better than the previous two days.
When Zheng Yuhui returned home on vacation this time, his world was broken. The younger sister whom he had protected since childhood suddenly started dating.
This was undoubtedly a bolt from the blue for Zheng Yuhui, who had watched his sister grow up.
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