Xu Xiuqin, who originally invited foreign aid, did not expect that Lao Chen would actually "rebel".
He was originally asked to do Li Zheng's ideological work, but he was asked to return to the army.
As a result, Lao Chen and Li Zheng didn't talk about their second enlistment at the dinner table. They only talked about some interesting things in the army, the changes in the army over the years, etc. They were like a pair of friends who have been together for a long time.
Standing aside in the cold, even though she deliberately coughed several times and glanced at Old Chen, the latter still didn't take the old lady's words seriously except for giving him an awkward smile in return.
After dinner, Xu Xiuqin sent Chen Gang downstairs. When he got there, he grabbed him and asked, "Old Chen, what's going on tonight? I didn't bring you here just for dinner!"
Chen Gang pretended to be confused and said, "But I'm just eating."
Xu Xiuqin was very angry: "You promised to enlighten the child? I asked you to talk to him and persuade him to stay in the army."
Chen Gang said: "Xiu Qin, he has already retired from the army. If you want him to return to the army, he will have to enlist in the army a second time. This can only happen if he is willing. What's more, he also has studies to complete, so you just let him finish his undergraduate degree.
Lets see."
Seeing Chen Gang who had completely defected, Xu Xiuqing was immediately confused.
Why is this old Chen's before and after so different?
I had said it well before going upstairs, but after meeting Li Zheng, everything changed after just one meal!
"Old Chen, tell me the truth. Did you guys reach some kind of private deal when I went to the kitchen to serve the food? Judging from your words now, those who know are just paying it forward, and those who don't know think you are his grandfather!"
"There's no deal..."
Chen Gang shouted that he was wronged.
He turned around and muttered quietly to himself: "I would rather be his grandfather..."
"What did you say?" Xu Xiuqin seemed to have heard something and asked.
"No...nothing." Chen Gang's old face suddenly turned red.
Xu Xiuqin said: "What on earth did he tell you? Did he go back to the army after finishing school and getting his diploma?"
Chen Gang said: "We haven't discussed this...but...Xiu Qin, I want to ask you something seriously."
Xu Xiuqin said: "You say."
Chen Gang said: "Li Zheng is really going to the army... Let's put it this way, do you know what he is doing in the army?"
Xu Xiuqin shook his head: "I don't know."
Chen Gang said: "There are many types of soldiers, including those in logistics, those in scientific research, those engaged in military research, and those in combat units, and there is another..."
He didn't know how to say what he wanted to say clearly without scaring Xu Xiuqin.
After thinking for a moment, he said: "Being a soldier is dangerous. Although it seems that there is no war now, it does not mean that the soldiers have not sacrificed... If... I mean if... something happens to Li Zheng, can you accept it?"
Xu Xiuqin was stunned.
She didn't expect Chen Gang to ask herself this.
And she couldn't answer this question because she really didn't delve into it.
Seeing that she was in trouble, Chen Gang changed the subject and said, "Xiu Qin, let me tell you the truth. I advise you not to be too nervous about Li Zheng. Let's put it this way..."
He stretched out his fingers and scratched the tip of his nose a few times. After thinking for a moment, he said: "Don't worry, he will probably be a member of the army for the rest of his life..."
After saying that, he hurriedly left, jumped on his little electric donkey and hurried away.
When I entered the door, I saw Li Zheng wearing an apron and clearing the table to wash the dishes.
At this moment, Xu Xiuqin's heart suddenly softened.
This kid...
Speaking of Li Zheng, he is really sensible. He has been well-behaved since he was a child and never wants others to take care of his own affairs.
After my parents moved here due to an accident, they became even more sensible. They went to class, after class, to school, after school, and when they got home, they would cook and wash vegetables if they were not around, and then do their homework.
Later, I lived on campus in high school and went home on weekends. Instead of studying when I came in, I first finished all the housework I could do before studying.
For so many years, it was said that he had brought Li Zheng down, but in fact Li Zheng was also taking care of himself.
But when she thought of Li Zheng being discharged from the army, Xu Xiuqin's heart hardened again.
It's not that she didn't want Li Zheng to be with her. When Li Zheng went to join the army, she didn't even think about him becoming a professional soldier.
But later, good news of meritorious service came to her door again and again. Xu Xiuqin was just surprised at first, but later people from the Armed Forces Ministry told her that first-class meritorious service must be paid for with one's life. This county has been serving the army for so many years.
Except for Chen Gang who appeared during the Southern Xinjiang War, no one has taken it since then.
So after meeting Chen Gang at the elderly activity center, Xu Xiuqin took the initiative to ask for advice, what kind of rare method is this first-class merit?
After Chen Gang explained, Xu Xiuqin finally understood the value of the good news and the plaque.
What she can't accept now is that Li Zheng has put in so much effort and sweat. Why should he give up since he can do something good?
Just as it is intolerable to waste food, it is also extremely irresponsible to waste one's youth and blood and sweat.
What's more, although Li Zheng didn't say it directly, he was worried that no one would take care of him, so he chose to retire.
Xu Xiuqin has been self-reliant and self-reliant throughout her life, and her biggest fear is to become a burden to her juniors. That feeling is unacceptable to Xu Xiuqin, which is also a very important reason why she cannot accept Li Zheng's retirement.
"Xiao Zheng."
She returned to the dining table, sat down, calmed down for a while, and called Li Zheng's name.
"Hey, grandma."
Li Zheng came out of the kitchen and looked at his grandma with a smile while wiping his hands.
"Grandpa Chen is a good guy, I think he can do it!"
Xu Xiuqin originally planned to have a ruthless showdown with Li Zheng, but she didn't expect that Li Zheng took the initiative to mention Chen Gang.
Although there is nothing special between him and Chen Gang, they are just old classmates, but Li Zheng's words reminded him.
The main reason why Li Zheng retired from the army was for himself, so what if he didn't need his care?
That way, Li Zheng would have no excuse.
"You also see that it looks good, right?"
Xu Xiuqin's mind was quick and she immediately changed her tactics.
"He also fought and crawled out of the dead. We were classmates in junior high school and have known each other for many years."
Li Zheng said: "Grandma, don't worry, I am absolutely open-minded. I think Grandpa Chen is reliable. He is a retired cadre and his wife has been away for more than ten years. He is suitable... suitable..."
As he said that, he couldn't help but grin.
Xu Xiuqin said: "Yes, the problem is not here. Lao Chen and I have this idea. The juniors in the family have no problem, the problem is you."
Li Zheng said in shock: "Where am I?!"
Xu Xiuqin hesitated and nodded: "Yes, here you are!"