"That's right. As for the Yan family, since you haven't married into the Yan family yet, you should try not to get involved in their affairs."
Even if you marry into the family in the future, as the younger generation, you shouldn't say anything. Your future in-laws will handle things.
If I ever smell it in front of you one day, it's okay to say a few more words.
"I know, Mom, don't worry! By the way, Mom, I've been back for so long, why haven't I seen Grandpa and Grandma? Where did they go? Why aren't they back yet at this hour?"
In the past, they would be sitting here chatting early in the morning, but today they're surprisingly nowhere to be seen.
“Your grandparents went to visit their old comrades-in-arms. They said they would stay at the retirement home for a few days. I don’t know what they have to do. They don’t even allow family members to come with them.”
"Ah! You're not thinking of introducing someone to someone again, are you? I heard that since you came back last time, it's not just my third brother who's been targeted. Many people who haven't settled down and started a family have been set up on blind dates by their families."
Moreover, I've heard that it has to be done within a certain timeframe, otherwise there will be punishment, so even if I hide far away, it won't work.
"Really? Which kids are being forced into blind dates?"
"Apart from my own family, Sanhe, my cousin from my aunt's side, and my fourth uncle's eighth brother, all the other children from the compound who are of marriageable age and still don't have partners are going on blind dates."
Anyway, the arrangements are quite tight. Many people who are of marriageable age but still unmarried feel like dying when they hear about it.
Our political commissar is extremely busy with this matter.
They're giving them out everywhere to unmarried male soldiers, practically giving every single unmarried woman in the unit to the front lines. And I've even heard that several couples have already formed.
"There aren't many female soldiers where you are, are there?"
"There aren't many, are there? But if a man reaches a certain age and hasn't started a family, his family background isn't simple either. So, all of them suddenly become highly sought-after."
Many female soldiers are willing to marry into such families, and the unmarried men are all quite good, except for being a little older.
Besides, thirty-two or thirty-three years old isn't considered old these days, especially since the whole country is advocating for later marriage and childbirth. There's nothing wrong with getting married later.
And I've also heard that these people, regardless of their family background, if they think a girl is nice and doesn't have a boyfriend, the old folks all start making advances for their own children.
"Why?"
"What else could it be? How many female soldiers from the army are bad? In every aspect, they are no worse than those rich young ladies."
Moreover, how could those rich young ladies possibly compare to the advantages our female soldiers possess?
"That's true. At least the female soldiers are very resilient. Not to mention their composure in the face of adversity, which is unmatched by others, even if one day the men in their families can't handle things, the female soldiers are much stronger than other female comrades in this regard."
And most importantly, their mental fortitude is something that most men can't match, let alone women.
"So, they had already taken notice of the only female soldiers in the army. I heard that when they first arrived, they were already being watched by their superiors. If they were suitable after a few years, they would introduce them to their children. As long as they were compatible, no conditions were a problem."
I don't know when it started, but gay men have become so worthless. Didn't I hear that when we were little, people in the countryside preferred boys?
"How come now that it's time to settle down and start a family, it's women who are more sought after?"
"This is the consequence of different levels of education; the gender ratio gap will only widen in the future."
"Yes? But there's really nothing we can do about it."
However, I recently heard that during our rest time, the political commissar has basically arranged blind dates for us female soldiers.
"Then your political commissars are practically becoming professional matchmakers."
"Isn't that right? She's no less knowledgeable than my Aunt Zhang; she knows the situation of both male and female soldiers like the back of her hand."
We joked privately that if she ever transferred back to civilian life, she should just open a matchmaking agency; otherwise, it would be such a waste of her talent!
"That's true, but you can't say it like that, you know?"
Furthermore, they're doing their job, and specifically political and ideological work. If it were you, wouldn't you be able to do it too?"
"Dad, you underestimate me."
“It’s not that your dad is looking down on you, it’s just that you’re simply not suited to be a political worker.”
"Okay! I admit it."
“Since you know about this, don’t go around telling everyone. Otherwise, your job as political commissar is already difficult enough, and if you tell everyone, it will become even more difficult.”
"Dad, I know and I understand. I'm just telling you guys at home. No one else can get any information from me."
"That's fine then. Personal problems are hard to solve anyway. If you interfere, won't it make things even harder? You need to understand that you absolutely shouldn't meddle in things that aren't your business, understand?"
"I know, Dad. By the way, Mom, I heard you're going to a class reunion in a few days?"
"Yes! Do you want to come with me?"
"No, I'm afraid it will get me involved again. If they ask me if I have a boyfriend, and someone tries to set me up with someone, that would be troublesome."
Putting everything else aside, what if we don't have any potential partners? What if they also want to form a marriage alliance with our family?
Even though I have a boyfriend now, people with ulterior motives might think there's still a chance if they see that my third brother and I aren't married. If they cause any trouble, that would be a real problem. So I'd better just stay put!
I finally have a few days off, I should really take a good rest.
"That's good. In that case, you can take charge of cleaning the house when you're not busy!"
"Okay, I'm good at this. I guarantee I'll complete the task!"
"To be honest, it's been so many years since we last met, I don't know what everyone has become. People are the ones who can't withstand the test of time."
"Isn't that right? In the blink of an eye, not only have the children grown up so much, but the grandchildren are also several years old."
"It's true, we've all gotten old without even realizing it."
"Mom, you're not old at all. Anyone who doesn't know your age would say you're only in your early forties!"
"That's right, our daughter is absolutely right. You don't look your age at all."
"Really?"
"Really, I'm absolutely not lying to you."
"I can guarantee that."
"Alright then! I'll take it as true."
"It's true, isn't it?"
No matter how well you maintain your appearance, you're still just over fifty. Even if you still have the same mindset as a young person, only you know how much you've been through.
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