Chapter 86 Wang Shuo mistook Tang Wan for Chen E
Wang Shuo's mouth was wide enough to fit an egg.
The driver next to him burst into laughter, laughing until tears streamed down his face. He then pretended to be serious and said, "Comrade Wang Shuo, you mustn't mess around with women!"
Did Wang Yuqing think that Wang Shuo had taken a liking to Chen E? Thinking about it, she got goosebumps all over and thought that this man had really unique tastes.
Although she is a 21st-century person, she respects other people's tastes.
Wang Shuo tapped his chin with his hand to close his mouth. He didn't believe it and stared with his big eyes: "Comrade Wang Yuqing, don't lie to me. She looks so young, how come she already has grandchildren?"
As he said this, the scene flashed through his mind. He was clearly young and handsome, with a cold and spicy personality. How could he have already gotten married and had a son, daughter-in-law, and grandson?
He added, "Comrade Wang Yuqing, I helped you back then, you can't be so kind to me!"
Wang Yuqing said very seriously, "Comrade Wang Shuo, I have no reason to lie to you. She really did get married, and her son is indeed about the same age as us. Her grandson can even call you uncle. If you don't believe me, ask these two kids."
Ji Daming and Ji Xiaoming nodded at the same time.
Wang Shuo's eyes widened, his mouth gaped open, and he was completely dumbfounded.
The driver next to him tried hard to suppress his laughter, but he still burst out laughing like a goose.
Ji Xiaoming blinked: "I played with Grandma Chen's grandson, Er Gou, yesterday."
Wang Shuo exclaimed, "Grandma Chen?"
He never imagined that someone who looked about his age was already a grandmother. Should he say she didn't look her age, or that she got married too young?
Wang Yuqing asked curiously, "Comrade, why are you asking about Aunt Chen? Are you with her?"
Wang Shuo exclaimed even louder: "Aunt Chen?"
He gestured wildly with his hands: "Are the ages of the two of you... really that big?"
Wang Yuqing said, "She's a generation older than me, so I call her 'Auntie'."
Wang Shuo felt dizzy and his vision blurred. He thought bitterly to himself, "How could I have been so blind? To fall for a woman who's my aunt's generation? And she's already married with a grandson!"
If her family finds out, they'll probably chase after me and beat me up, and maybe even parade me through the streets!
Wang Yuqing's face was full of gossip: "You...you wouldn't happen to...have your eye on Aunt Chen, would you?"
Wang Shuo blushed instantly and covered his face with his hands.
The driver cautioned, "Lady, you can't just say things like that. It'll be bad if word gets out, and the consequences could be serious if it blows up."
Wang Yuqing momentarily forgot that it was the 1970s. She nodded and said, "Mine, I was just suddenly curious."
Wang Shuo gave an awkward laugh: "No, that's not true. I was just asking because I think she's a pretty loyal person." Then he fell silent, listless and half-dead.
Wang Yuqing couldn't help but laugh just thinking about it. This Wang Shuo was really interesting, hahaha.
On the way back to the brigade, Ji Daming and Ji Xiaoming could not hide their excitement and agitation. Ji Xiaoming, in particular, would have jumped up if he hadn't been sitting in the car.
Wang Yuqing felt terrible; the car ride made her feel uncomfortable all over, and she felt dizzy and nauseous.
She almost vomited several times.
She finally arrived at the brigade headquarters, practically running away, where a large group of people were standing in front of her.
The brigade leader, He Guangliang, was the head of the brigade, with the old secretary and several cadres beside him, and behind them were ten militiamen and militia company commander Liu Huo.
They seemed to have been waiting for a long time to welcome Wang Shuo, and of course, the gun he brought.
Everyone was clearly taken aback when they saw Wang Yuqing, especially Director He Guangliang and Liu Huo.
With a gloomy face, He Guangliang questioned, "How did you get out of the instructor's car?"
Wang Yuqing rolled her eyes: "What's wrong with me getting out of his car?"
He Guangliang scolded in a low voice: "He's an instructor from the commune. What's his status and what's yours? What are you doing, a woman, riding in his car..."
Wang Yuqing interrupted him, coldly saying, "Our great country promotes natural human rights, advocates equality for all, and upholds a clean and upright socialist society where officials and the people are one family. As the director of a brigade, do you want to promote the gap between the rich and the poor, or the gap between officials and the people? Besides, what's wrong with me being a woman? Is this discrimination against women?"
These words left He Guangliang speechless, feeling both embarrassed and ashamed. After all, he was an elder and a cadre, yet he was being lectured by a junior.
Those around them thought Wang Yuqing's words made sense.
Wang Shuo had been listless in the car for a long time, but before getting off, he forced himself to cheer up and even tidied his hair and clothes.
Liu, the lackey, stepped forward and opened the car door.
Wang Shuo came out and deliberately put on a leader's airs, scolding He Guangliang: "Director He, women nowadays hold up half the sky. Why can't women ride in my car? Comrade Wang Yuqing is right. Officials and people are one family. As grassroots cadres, let alone riding in a car, we must also integrate with the people, eat, live, and work together."
After he finished speaking, he secretly glanced at the driver, asking him with his eyes whether he had the demeanor of a leader.
The driver silently gave a thumbs up.
He Guangliang was too embarrassed to be lectured by two younger people in a row.
In reality, a mere militia company instructor, by rank, was no match for a brigade director. It was only because Wang Shuo was the apprentice of the head of the commune's armed forces department, who had once been a battalion commander in the old First Regiment of the state.
In addition, the militia company under the brigade he used to manage was ordered to be canceled because it couldn't even catch a few gamblers. It had been hard-won to rebuild it, and it couldn't be canceled again.
He Guangliang's face darkened, but he still managed a smile: "Comrade Wang Shuo is right."
In fact, he himself had only ridden in the jeep once or twice. As a result, Wang Yuqing, Ji Daming, and Ji Xiaoming got lucky and were able to ride in the jeep.
Everyone behind them was envious.
Liu Huo whispered to Zhou Shan behind him, "It's just a jeep. I used to ride in them all the time when I was in the army. I can even drive one."
Zhou Shan exclaimed in admiration, "Really? I've lived this long and never ridden one before. I wonder what it feels like?"
Liu snorted: "It's fine as it is."
Wang Shuo glanced at the crowd, his gaze settling on the ten young men: "These are the militia members recruited by your brigade?"
He Guangliang said, "Yes, yes, these are the youngest and strongest youths in our brigade. They are all very energetic. They are not only militiamen, but if the country needs them, they can go to fight the war."
Wang Shuo made no attempt to hide his disdain: "They're as skinny as bamboo poles, and they don't even have any energy. You can't let them go to fight the war; they'd probably be so scared they'd wet their pants."
After saying that, he pointed at Liu Huo with disdain: "Look at this guy, he looks like a pretty boy, with his head drooping, he looks like a loser."
Liu Huo: "..."
Everyone: "..."
He Guangliang coughed several times.
The old Party Secretary smiled and said, "Comrade Instructor, the man you're talking about is Comrade Liu Huo, the militia company commander of our Jinniu Brigade. He's a veteran who was demobilized, and he's quite formidable."
Wang Shuo wasn't embarrassed at all; it was others who were embarrassed. He exclaimed, "Is that all? A demobilized soldier? Mighty? What's so mighty about him? Besides his height, he's weaker than Comrade Wang Yuqing. I could take him down with two punches."
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