Rejecting Qinghua Baoyan, I became a military officer

Chapter 775 I'll do as you say, I'll buy it!
"It's not even close to being done yet!"

Guan Baoping, usually very cheerful, waved his hands repeatedly, looking rather embarrassed by the teasing looks from the group.

"The class monitor and vice-monitor have already met with their parents!"

Ignoring Guan Baoping's warning look, He Chenliang continued to leak the news.

"You little brat, you're asking for a beating, aren't you?" Guan Baoping made a move to hit him.

"Then congratulations even more, Vice Squad Leader!" Xu Ye's laughter grew even louder.

Once you've met the parents, the relationship is basically settled, whether in the city or the countryside.

Unlike in the future, everyone now sincerely wants to get married, and there are no unnecessary complications.

"Hey, Xu Ye, congratulations to you too!"

With a slightly embarrassed expression, Guan Baoping had no choice but to launch a desperate counterattack.

During the Chinese New Year, Guan Baoping naturally called Gao Jianjun to wish him a happy new year.

If it weren't for the fact that he wasn't as "free" as Xu Ye, Guan Baoping would have liked to visit him personally.

After joining the army, Gao Jianjun and Xu Ye became his invaluable benefactors.

From Gao Jianjun, Guan Baoping also learned that Xu Ye was just one step away from getting married.

If I weren't too young, I would have been able to receive Xu Ye's wedding candy this year.

Of course, Gao Jianjun only mentioned Han Ziqing's family background vaguely and did not reveal any specifics.

However, even if Guan Baoping knew, he wouldn't think much of it.

In his eyes, there was no woman in the world that Xu Ye couldn't be good enough for. She was educated, capable, and had a bright future. Moreover, she was handsome. Such a son-in-law was the best candidate that you couldn't find even with a lantern.

In a sense, that's not wrong!

"Thank you!"

Xu Ye wasn't embarrassed at all and thanked him directly.

"However, as you all know, I'm too young to get a marriage certificate, otherwise I could have treated you to wedding candy today."

These words silenced He Chenliang, who was slightly older than Xu Ye.

He doesn't even have a girlfriend...

"Haha, you can't compare to me!" Guan Baoping laughed.

Now that He Chenliang had revealed it, and Xu Ye had said so, he had nothing to be embarrassed about; they were both adults.

"Is the wedding date set?"

Xu Ye gestured for everyone to talk as they walked.

"That should be about right, around May Day!" Guan Baoping nodded.

Just as Xu Ye had thought, once he met the parents and everything was settled, they could simply choose a good date and get married.

Although it was an introduction by a matchmaker and not a love match, Guan Baoping was still very satisfied with this partner.

She wasn't exceptionally beautiful, but Guan Baoping could tell she was definitely a wonderful wife and mother with a good reputation in the family—not the kind of family that caused trouble.

After all, when it comes to marrying a wife, one should choose a virtuous one. For a soldier like Guan Baoping, a woman who is too beautiful and restless is simply a disaster.

Besides, Guan Baoping isn't the kind of person who's obsessed with looks; as long as they look decent, that's fine.

Thinking of all this, Guan Baoping's eyes were filled with even more gratitude as he looked at Xu Ye.

"Deputy squad leader, don't look at me like that!" Xu Ye put his arm around Guan Baoping's shoulder.

He merely provided the opportunity; Guan Baoping seized it, and it was mostly due to his own hard work.

"Xu Ye, I understand, I remember everything!" Guan Baoping shook his head slightly.

He knew that Xu Ye didn't care, but he did!
For Xu Ye, it was probably just a small favor, a trivial matter, and he wouldn't even think about it.

But for him, it directly changed the trajectory of his life.

Guan Baoping was well aware that without Xu Ye, his military career would have ended last year.

After being discharged from the military and returning home, they won't be assigned a job. They'll most likely have to go out to work, marry an ordinary person, have children, and live an ordinary life.

After all, they were just an ordinary rural family; without any major opportunities, that would be their life.

But now, not only has he become a member of the Wolf Warriors, but under Xu Ye's leadership, he has also been promoted to officer and made meritorious contributions. His life trajectory has undergone a complete transformation, and the root cause of all this is Xu Ye.

Therefore, Guan Baoping felt genuinely grateful to Xu Ye, and would go through fire and water for him at his word.

"Deputy squad leader, let's not talk about this!" Xu Ye waved his hand. "If nothing unexpected happens, you'll most likely be staying in the Southwest from now on. How about settling down in Kunming?"

He would help someone to the very end, and he would see it through to the end, not to mention his relationship with Guan Baoping.

Wolf Warrior, military merit, officer...

As long as Guan Baoping is willing, he can stay in the army for the rest of his life and doesn't need to consider leaving the military.

Based on his military achievements, he would have at least reached the rank of colonel by the time he retired.

Therefore, we must consider the long-term perspective.

For example, bringing your wife over and settling down in Kunming would be the most suitable option.

"Uh, I hadn't thought of that." Guan Baoping paused for a moment, then said somewhat awkwardly.

During this period, he was thinking about getting married first, and at most, he would consider accompanying his wife to the military.

However, Guan Baoping had never considered settling down in Chuncheng as Xu Ye suggested.

However, Guan Baoping now has great faith in Xu Ye, and since he said so, it must make perfect sense.

Trust him, he's sure to be right!

After all, it is precisely because of this that Guan Baoping has been able to get to where he is today, isn't it?
"Buying a house in Kunming, is that right?" Guan Baoping asked tentatively.

To settle down, you naturally need to buy a house, but the military no longer provides housing.

Even if he were to be assigned a family, his rank wouldn't be high enough. He could join the military, but that kind of family dormitory was clearly not what Xu Ye wanted.

"That's right, we should buy a house while the prices in Kunming are still low."

"Moreover, as the provincial capital, it is far better than your rural hometown in terms of environment, medical care, and education."

"Especially in education, you probably don't want your child to face so much pressure in the college entrance examination, right?"

Seeing that Guan Baoping was listening, Xu Ye was happy to continue.

If Guan Baoping wasn't interested, Xu Ye wouldn't force his will upon him.

Everyone has to be responsible for their own choices. Xu Ye isn't his parent, so he can't support him forever.

"Uh, that's true!"

As a resident of one of the four provinces in China, Guan Baoping couldn't help but shudder when he thought about the college entrance examination situation in his hometown.

Let alone the college entrance examination, even the junior high school entrance examination can eliminate 90% of people in rural areas. Many people even drop out of school before graduating from junior high school to work.

After all, at that time, nine-year compulsory education was not yet free!

In the past, Guan Baoping didn't have much of a feeling about going to school.

However, after getting to know Xu Ye and pursuing further education myself, I naturally understand how valuable a degree is, and I naturally hope that my children can also go to university in the future, preferably a good university.

As for Qinghua, which Xu Ye attended, he dared not even think about it.

So, after Xu Ye said that, Guan Baoping, who was already somewhat tempted, was now completely convinced. It's no wonder that most parents in China consider their children's needs.
Even though Guan Baoping is not married yet, it doesn't stop him from thinking about the long-term future of his future children.

"How about it?"

Xu Ye added fuel to the fire.

Since his transmigration, Xu Ye has known many people with this kind of close relationship, but not many people with this kind of relationship. Naturally, he would help them whenever he could.

"miss you!"

Guan Baoping made up his mind.

There's no need to hide anything from Xu Ye; you can simply express your thoughts.

"However, you know my family's situation. It's already good enough that they can help me get married. They can't possibly come up with too much money to help me buy a house!" Guan Baoping said somewhat awkwardly.

There are other siblings in the family who can help build a new house in our hometown, which is already considered very good.

Buying a house in the city?

That's impossible!

The money used to build the house included part of the reward he received for his meritorious service.

Otherwise, the family would be burdened with debt.

After all, he's not the only one in their family!
"Of course I know!"

Xu Ye smiled and said, "Don't worry, squad leader. Since I said so, it's because I've considered everything for you."

"You're an officer now, you have a salary and housing fund, so all you need to do is make a down payment, it's not difficult!"

"Of course, as you know, I have some money on hand. Whether it's a down payment or the full amount, whatever you need, take it from me first and pay it back slowly later."

"By the way, I also heard that the salaries of our soldiers will be increased significantly in the next two years, so you won't be unable to pay it back."

To avoid putting too much pressure on Guan Baoping, Xu Ye lowered his voice and said, "Don't spread this last sentence around, understand?"

"I understand!" Guan Baoping breathed a sigh of relief.

"Squad leader, I promise I won't spread this!"

Meeting Xu Ye's gaze, He Chenliang, who was listening with great interest, quickly made a promise.

"Chenliang, don't blame me for being biased. I treat everyone equally. If you're willing to buy a house, you'll get the same treatment as the squad leader."

"Don't take this lightly. If my judgment is correct, house prices in our country will definitely double in the next one or two decades, not to mention provincial capitals like Kunming. Buying early will save you time and money!"

Since He Chenliang is also coming along, it's his chance, and Xu Ye won't be stingy with it.

“Squad leader, I’ll listen to you!” He Chenliang said directly.

He comes from a military family, so he naturally understands that unless he has the same abilities as Xu Ye, he should honestly consider settling down in Chuncheng in the future!

Anyway, all the rewards he received for his meritorious service were in his account. He could ask his family for some more later, and buying a house in Kunming wouldn't be a problem.

In short, compared to the future era of soaring housing prices, houses at this time are affordable for ordinary people with some effort.

I don't want to think about the future, I don't even dare to think about it!

"Squad leader, let's buy houses together and be neighbors!" He Chenliang added fuel to the fire for Guan Baoping.

“Okay, let’s buy them together and be neighbors!” Guan Baoping said, having made up his mind.

After speaking, he looked at Xu Ye.

Before he could speak, Xu Ye said directly, "Don't worry about the money, just name a number when the time comes."

"There's no need to rush to pay me back. To be honest, I'm not short of money right now!"

Xu Ye, who had also made the right decision for them in his heart, said with a hint of smugness.

Returning home in wealth and honor is like wearing fine clothes in the dark. I am so rich, yet I cannot let anyone know. Having the opportunity to say such a double entendre is enough to satisfy my craving.

"Hey, class monitor, want to lend me some too?" He Chenliang said with a cheeky grin.

Of course they knew Xu Ye was rich, given all his achievements!
"Alright, it's settled then. I'll have someone look into the house purchase for you, and we'll finalize it as soon as possible!"

"The sooner you buy this house, the more money you'll save!"

At this point, Xu Ye became somewhat emotional.

In his past life, he bought his mortgage too late and became one of the "glorious mortgage slaves".

Otherwise, he wouldn't have gone abroad to "work" and died in a foreign land!

Take the housing prices in Kunming as an example. In 2004, the average housing price in Kunming was just over 2,000 yuan.

Excluding high-end properties, most properties don't even cost 2,000 yuan; you can buy a two-bedroom apartment for just over 100,000 yuan.

"Thank you for your hard work!" Guan Baoping said gratefully.

"Squad leader, we're brothers, there's no need to be so polite!" Xu Ye said nonchalantly.

What does this even mean?
Compared to Guan Baoping's guidance and the experience and points he "contributed" to me, it really doesn't matter!
After all, it's just a suggestion, and they'll definitely pay me back eventually.

Although Xu Ye didn't want it.

But that's impossible; I'll definitely force myself to want it.

"Ok!"

Guan Baoping has a slightly nasal voice.

"Squad leader, thank you too!" He Chenliang quickly interjected with a joke.

"You're asking for a beating!" Guan Baoping raised his foot to kick.

This interruption immediately dispelled the slightly tense atmosphere, and they chatted and laughed all the way to the cafeteria.

"Give them a beating and then reward them with a treat," Xu Ye decided to cook them a delicious meal as a reward, and also earn some liver roll points.

Xu Ye cooked the meal himself, and it was even more enjoyable than the New Year's Eve dinner.

It's so delicious!

They missed it so much! The familiar delicious food is finally back. They don't know when they'll have the chance to eat it again. Everyone ate as much as they wanted.

Fortunately, Xu Ye had anticipated this situation and prepared 30% more food than usual; otherwise, it wouldn't have been enough.

After they had eaten and drunk their fill, Xu Ye held another meeting for them, which served as both a warning and encouragement.

"Captain, are you really not going to stay a couple more days?"

In the afternoon, when he learned that Xu Ye was leaving, Wang Zhanjun, this tough guy, showed a rare tenderness and almost begged.

“If you stay any longer, you’ll eventually have to leave anyway!” Xu Ye waved his hand and said.

It's not that I have a mission, but I'm afraid that the longer I stay, the less I'll want to leave.

It's really hard to part with this group of brothers.

"However, Wang Zhanjun, let me tell you, if you ever get cocky again, don't blame me for being ruthless!"

In front of everyone, Xu Ye gave another warning.

He paused for a moment, then added, "Moreover, you do have opponents, and more than one at that!"

This wasn't Xu Ye trying to scare them; it was the truth. It's just that due to time constraints, things hadn't truly changed or matured yet.

(End of this chapter)