allonlinenovel Chapter 267 Conflict 1!
Chapter 267 Conflict 1!
"Putting everything else aside, I've been in the army for so many years and I'm still single. How pathetic is that?"
Yuan Jun said:
“Zheng Tong, Jianguo, and Kuiyong, you all have girlfriends now. I’m so envious.”
Ermao Road:
"Yuan Jun, I remember you were dating that Luo Yun. You two were in the same unit, so why didn't it work out?"
"That happened so long ago, it's all in the past now. They're getting married soon, and I've already received an invitation. Hey, Yuemin, Haiyang, when the wedding comes, all of us 'ex-boyfriends' will sit at the same table, so it won't be too awkward."
"piss off!"
Zhang Haiyang was annoyed.
"Don't lump me and Yuemin in the same category as you, Yuan Jun. Are you planning to stay in the army forever?"
"That's how it is right now. Where else can I go if I'm not in the military?"
Yuan Jun said:
“Hey guys, to be honest, when I first joined the army, I was in a tank company. Every day, my job was to repair machinery, load cannons, and go out for training exercises. It was really boring and tiring. I didn’t want to stay there for even a second. But after a while, I got used to it. I feel uncomfortable if I don’t handle the shells every day. Now I actually enjoy this life. If you asked me to transfer to the military region headquarters to sit in an office, I wouldn’t be happy.”
"You guys think it would be great if we ever went to the front lines in a real war. We could test our training results; our hands are itching to get involved."
“Yuan Jun, I think you’re indulging in boasting again.”
Zhou Xiaobai said:
“You think war is child’s play, that people will die? If war really breaks out, I’ll make Yuemin retire from the army and he can’t go anywhere.”
Subconsciously, she took Yuemin's arm with both hands.
"Yuemin, did you see that?" Yuan Jun teased.
"From now on, you won't be as free as your buddy. Looks like being alone is pretty good, you can do whatever you want!"
Zhong Yuemin smiled,
“Yuan Jun, if you want to fight, then practice your tank driving skills properly. Maybe one day when there is a real war, you will be able to kill the enemy and save your life.”
"You mean with those Russians up north?"
"Don't just focus on the north; there might be possibilities in the south as well."
"South?" Yuan Jun asked, puzzled.
"Where? Are those bald soldiers from Taiwan planning a counterattack? They wouldn't dare even if they had ten lives. Is this some kind of monkey country? A tiny place, yet they dare to be so presumptuous?"
Zhong Yuemin did not respond.
We ate, drank, and chatted. I went to the restroom briefly, where I chatted with Li Kuiyong.
"Is everything alright at home?"
"Okay, everything is fine!"
Li Kuiyong said:
"My younger brother is a workshop foreman at the factory, earning seventy or eighty yuan a month, which is much more than what I earned as a field line worker in northern Shaanxi. My parents can also take on some jobs arranged by the local neighborhood committee, so they have some income as well. In other words, we have three sources of income."
And also, Yuemin…”
whispered:
“Every now and then, Xiao Jiu would send a sum of money to my family from Hong Kong Island, several thousand dollars. We had tens of thousands in savings. My parents were both scared and happy. They put the money in a jar and buried it in a hole under the stove, afraid that someone would find it.”
Zhong Yuemin nodded with a smile.
“It’s good to be cautious. We’re not trying to harm anyone, but we still have to be wary of some scoundrels. Kuiyong, you don’t need to work so hard in northern Shaanxi. Take it easy. We’re not short of money at home now. Take good care of your health. If you collapse, everything will be for nothing.”
"Thank goodness, thank goodness!"
Li Kuiyong said:
“I’m not working as hard as I used to. Well, when I have money in my pocket, I feel more confident. When I talk to my girlfriend, I speak with more authority. All of this is thanks to your help, Yuemin.”
"Alright, let's not stand on ceremony. There's no need to be too frugal at home. Eat and drink as you please!"
Zhong Yuemin said:
“Your family has three sources of income, so no one can say anything. In a few years, I’ll try to get you transferred back to Beijing so you can be with your partner.”
"Northern Shaanxi is quite nice too."
"What's so good about it? No matter how good it is over there, can it be better than our own home?"
Li Kuiyong said:
"Yuemin, what kind of business is Xiao Jiu doing with you over there? How can he earn so much money?"
"There are many: real estate, transportation, movies... basically anything that can make money!"
Zhong Yuemin said:
"When you return to the capital, the policies will be relaxed and the market will be opened up, then you can work for me."
"I'm not cut out for business."
"Does Chang Li know how to do that? He used to be all about fighting and killing, but he's doing pretty well now!"
The two men left the restroom and had just reached the corridor when they heard a commotion and shouting coming from ahead. It sounded like Yuan Jun and his group, surrounded by a crowd. The two men rushed over, and everyone from their private room came out. They could hear Yuan Jun cursing and swearing. Zhong Yuemin pushed his way through the crowd.
"Yuan Jun, what's wrong again...?"
Looking at the group of people opposite, it was truly a case of bad luck. The capital city was so big, yet they had to run into each other here. It was none other than Li Yuanchao, whom they had met a couple of days ago, accompanied by Li Shengli, Zhang Jing, and several others. They were all from the same unit as Yuan Jun.
"what happened?"
Zhang Haiyang said in a low voice:
"This guy surnamed Zhang has a foul mouth. He called Luo Yun a slut, saying that any man should sleep with her, that she's a piece of trash he's already played with. Yuan Jun couldn't stand it anymore and started a fight with him."
Zhong Yuemin pulled Yuan Jun aside.
"Remember who you are. Do you still think you're some kind of tough guy? Do you want to stay in the army?"
These words were also spoken to Li Yuanchao and the others.
"Let's call it a day and go back to our private room!"
Li Shengli also tried to persuade Li Yuanchao. Li Shengli and Yuan Jun were in the same company and were so close that they practically shared the same pants. If Li Yuanchao hadn't personally invited him to the gathering today, he wouldn't have gone. Little did he know that both groups were having a meal together at Lao Mo's.
After this commotion, the gathering ended. Leaving the private room, going downstairs to the door, they said their goodbyes and left. Yuan Jun still had an angry look on his face. Zhong Yuemin said:
"Alright, why are you so angry? What, do you still have feelings for Luo Yun?"
"It's not about that. You don't know how disgusting this Zhang is. We didn't get along in the army. If Li Shengli hadn't stopped me, I would have beaten him so badly that even his own mother wouldn't recognize him."
"If you don't get along, just see each other less; out of sight, out of mind!"
Zhong Yuemin told Luo Jianguo and the others to keep an eye on things and go back together, lest they cause trouble again.
After leaving this place, I drove my wife home. Half an hour later, we arrived at her apartment building.
"Go on upstairs and get some rest!"
"Why don't you stay at my place tonight instead of going back?"
"Next time, I have something to do tomorrow."
Zhou Xiaobai got out of the car. "Drive carefully on your way back."
"it is good!"
After watching his wife go upstairs and confirming she was safe, he turned around and left. Leaving the compound, he didn't head towards his own home, but instead drove to the company area. The night was cold and deserted, somewhat eerie. He parked the car downstairs, went up the stairwell to a room on the third floor, knocked on the door, and a woman's alert voice answered from inside.
"Who?!"
"I, open the door!"
There were light footsteps inside, and the door opened quickly. Li Yan stood inside, still sleepy, clutching her chest.
"You scared me to death! Who did I think it was?!"