Rejecting Qinghua Baoyan, I became a military officer

"Chen Chen!"

Zhang Guicheng, supporting himself on one leg, called out loudly, "What's this?"

When Xu Ye turned around, Zhang Guicheng recognized him immediately and exclaimed, "Holy crap, Xu Ye? What are you doing here?!"

As he spoke, he hurriedly got off the bike. In his excitement, his movements became distorted, and he and the bike wobbled a bit. Xu Ye stepped forward to hold the handlebars.

"Although I know you're excited to see me, there's no need to prostrate yourself like that, is there?" Xu Ye joked.

"Go to hell! You're all so full of yourself, just dreaming!" Zhang Guicheng retorted casually after regaining his footing.

This interruption instantly eliminated any potential awkwardness or distance between them.

After setting up the motorcycle, Zhang Guicheng carefully looked Xu Ye up and down.

"Great, you've lost weight and become more handsome!" Zhang Guicheng couldn't help but praise.

Although Zhang Guicheng already knew from news reports that Xu Ye had changed drastically.

But when the real person stood in front of me, I still felt a bit emotional.

This is also the fundamental reason why Zhang Guicheng was able to recognize Xu Ye at a glance.

If it weren't for those reports about Xu Ye, honestly, given how drastically Xu Ye has changed, he might not have been able to, or dared to, recognize Xu Ye on the street.

"I can't hold you back!" Xu Ye said with a smile.

Compared to the original owner's slightly chubby figure, both Chen Chen and Zhang Guicheng are quite handsome and not fat at all.

"Haha, you're right, now we can call him the Third Handsome Man!" Chen Chen laughed heartily.

He then called out, "Come on, don't just stand there, let's eat and talk by the rocks."

The two of them naturally had no objections and followed.

"Xu Ye, when did you get back?" Zhang Guicheng asked as he walked side by side with Xu Ye.

"I was on vacation for a while and only arrived last night," Xu Ye replied.

As for why he came back, Xu Ye didn't say. Since he had already told Chen Chen and didn't want them to get involved, he decided not to say anything.

For Xu Ye now, some things have little impact.

But for them, it's hard to say.

"After finishing my business today, I went to have drinks with Chen Chen. He told me you were back at work, so I called you," Xu Ye added.

Because of her parents' situation and the fact that she no longer had any close relatives in her hometown, she rarely returned home after starting university.

Even if they come back, they just burn paper money and offer sacrifices before leaving again, and naturally their relationships with their former classmates and friends gradually become distant.

When Xu Ye transmigrated and joined the army, the only remaining connection was almost severed.

Fortunately, the bond between men isn't something that's constantly talked about; rather, even if they haven't been in touch for a long time, they can quickly rekindle the old feelings once they meet again.

Of course, this excludes those who borrow money...

In his past life, Xu Ye also encountered classmates and friends he hadn't contacted in a long time who immediately asked to borrow money.

We used to be close, but we didn't really have much interaction, so I don't know how I could bring this up.

"Yes, it's good to come back and visit!"

Zhang Guicheng understood, but he didn't point it out directly.

He knew exactly what day it was.

Not to mention, he's now a criminal police officer, so being meticulous is a basic requirement for him.

"Yes, it's been a long time since I've been back, and it's changed a lot!" Xu Ye said with a smile, pointing to the campus path not far away.

After entering the 21st century, the development of the Dragon Kingdom accelerated again. Luo City is a famous city in the Dragon Kingdom. Although it cannot compare with the development of those big cities, the changes in the city are still visible to the naked eye after a few years.

"If we wait a few more years, this Stone Restaurant might not even be here anymore!" Xu Ye stopped in front of the Stone Restaurant.

As the best high school in Los Angeles, it is surrounded by affiliated middle and elementary schools, making its location extremely advantageous. If nothing unexpected happens, such a place will be developed soon.

At that time, small restaurants and shops in the surrounding area, like Shitou, will naturally have no room to survive.

“Indeed, I heard this place will be demolished soon.” Chen Chen nodded. “Once the new community is built, I’ll have my dad buy me a house here so it will be convenient for my child to go to school.”

"If you're so capable, buy it yourself!" Zhang Guicheng retorted.

"Hey, you're acting like you bought that house yourself." Chen Chen naturally wouldn't back down.

"Uh, you're right!" Zhang Guicheng surrendered immediately.

At that time, housing prices in Los Angeles were not expensive, but people's incomes were also low, especially for those who worked for the government and only received a fixed salary. If they didn't rely on their families for support, they would have to wait a long time to buy a house.

In any case, in the next twenty years, wage growth will definitely not keep up with the increase in housing prices, and the longer you wait, the less you can afford to buy a house.

"Gentlemen, what would you like to eat?"

After the three sat down, the same familiar chubby boss chuckled and offered them cigarettes.

It's past lunchtime now, and the owner isn't busy. Students will come to eat later after the students from No. 1 High School finish their evening self-study.

Teenagers can eat their fathers out of house and home. High school students, especially boys, have stomachs that are like bottomless pits; no matter how much they eat, they get hungry very quickly.

In the past, Xu Ye and his two friends would often come here for another meal after their evening self-study sessions.

After all, none of the three families were poor, especially Chen Chen, who was even less short of money and often treated everyone to meals.

It can be said that the reason why the original owner was a little fat boy was largely due to the late-night snacks he ate every now and then during high school.

"Boss, do you still recognize us?" Chen Chen took the cigarette, not in a hurry to order, and asked the boss with a smile.

"You look familiar." The chubby shopkeeper thought for a moment. "A graduate of No. 1 High School?"

"Haha, you look familiar, that's why. The three of us used to go to No. 1 High School." Zhang Guicheng said, lighting a cigarette for Xu Ye.

"No wonder, I was wondering why it looked familiar!" the chubby boss said with a smile.

However, he was only familiar with the face; it was impossible for him to remember the name, since too many students from No. 1 High School had eaten at his place.

The three chatted with the owner for a few minutes. After they ordered, the chubby owner handed out cigarettes, gave a shout, and went to the kitchen to cook.

These kinds of shops are usually run by husband and wife, and the chubby owner also works as the head chef!
"I almost forgot, would you like a drink?" Chen Chen slapped his thigh and asked Xu Ye.

He often ate with Zhang Guicheng, so there was no need to ask, but Xu Ye's words still needed to be confirmed.

After all, although Xu Ye didn't say it, both of them were people within the system, so they could naturally guess that Xu Ye's identity was definitely not as simple as an ordinary soldier, and they didn't know if he could drink alcohol.

"As for the rest of you, you don't drink a drop of alcohol!" Xu Ye paused for a moment, then continued, "But for you guys, beer or baijiu is fine!"

In high school, all three were top students, even Chen Chen, who came from a wealthy family. Otherwise, Xu Yeqinghua, Chen Chen Zhongzhou University, and Zhang Guicheng wouldn't have gotten into the public university. Zhongzhou University, the worst of them all, is a very competitive university in Henan Province, requiring many to pass the entrance exams.

However, the three of them weren't bookworms; they also had some curiosity.

Smoking and drinking are things I've tried, but no one is addicted.

I wouldn't dare have it anyway!
"Ha ha!"

Upon hearing this, Chen Chen and Xu Ye both laughed, clearly delighted. Xu Ye, their brother, hadn't changed at all!

"old"

Zhang Guicheng was about to greet the boss when Xu Ye stopped him, saying, "I bought some wine earlier and left it in the car. I was so busy talking to you that I forgot to take it."

"I'll get it!"

Chen Chen assumed Xu Ye wanted to buy it on the spot and naturally wouldn't agree, so he pulled Xu Ye back from getting up.

"I have some liquor in my trunk that I got from my dad. Let's have a good drink tonight!" Chen Chen shouted.

Although Henan Province doesn't have any nationally famous liquors, the people of Henan are known for their high alcohol tolerance.

Especially in the era before Prohibition, the drinking culture was incredibly prevalent.

Don't underestimate Chen Chen just because he's a lowly clerk. He always keeps two cases of liquor in the trunk of his car.

That's right, not two bottles, but two cases.

In most provinces across the country, baijiu is consumed by the bottle, but in Henan Province, it's consumed by the case.

"I really bought it. It's in the back seat. Don't forget to take it." Xu Ye handed his car keys back to him, somewhat amused and exasperated.

"Let him go get it, we'll just wait." Zhang Guicheng gestured for Chen Chen to hurry up and get the wine. "Oh, and buy a few packs of cigarettes too!"

"Got it!"

Chen Chen didn't even turn his head to respond.

After he left, Zhang Guicheng hesitated for a moment before speaking: "Xu Ye, regarding your aunt and uncle's car accident, your initial suspicions were correct. I now also suspect there's something fishy going on. However, my current rank is a bit too low, and I haven't had access to the case files yet!"

As a good friend, Zhang Guicheng naturally knew the ins and outs of Xu Ye's parents' car accident, and also knew that Xu Ye had doubts about the final verdict. After Zhang Guicheng went to the police university and studied systematically, he became even more suspicious of the case.

However, Zhang Guicheng has only been working for a short time and is still learning from his master!
However, his family background was not as good as Chen Chen's, and he could not get any help from his family. He relied on his public university education and his own abilities to become the apprentice of the criminal investigation team leader.

However, even the captain's apprentice can't do whatever he wants.

Before Xu Ye could speak, Zhang Guicheng continued, "Logically speaking, with my master in charge of the case files, it shouldn't be a problem to review them, but I was warned by my master."

"Therefore, there's definitely something fishy going on here!"

At this point, Zhang Guicheng took a deep drag on his cigarette.

It wasn't that Zhang Guicheng suspected his master of playing any dishonorable role, but he knew that many things were just hearsay and gossip for ordinary people, but his master knew much more.

"I know!"

Xu Ye said with a smile.

I was also somewhat moved. Neither Chen Chen nor Zhang Guicheng had ever asked the original owner of this body to do anything, but once they had the ability, they all helped to do it without prior arrangement.

It has to be said that it was truly worthwhile for the original owner to have such two good friends and brothers.

Of course, if the truth is to come out, we still have to rely on ourselves now.

"You know? Chen Chen told you?" Zhang Guicheng was not surprised.

After all, the two of them would talk about this when they were drinking together.

“Yes, the truth may involve that person, so it’s normal for your captain to warn you.” Xu Ye nodded. “However, you two have already done a lot in this matter, so I won’t say thank you.”

"The rest of the matter is none of your business. Just watch."

"Don't worry, I've said this to Chen Chen before. You've already done enough."

Whether it's Chen Chen or Zhang Guicheng, it may seem like just a few words, but how much effort and dedication lies behind them!
"Let alone Luocheng, even if it involves the province, I will make sure the truth comes out and those who should go to jail go to jail!" Xu Ye said with an unusually cold look in his eyes.

"Okay, it's good that you're confident!" Upon hearing this, Zhang Guicheng stopped insisting.

To be honest, after learning that he was likely involved with that person, Zhang Guicheng had wavered, especially after his master's warning, which made him determined to continue his investigation.

But in the end, when Xu Ye sat down in front of him, Zhang Guicheng still told him everything without reservation.

This was not because of Xu Ye's current status. Neither of them knew how special Xu Ye's current status was. They only knew that he was not an ordinary soldier. The reason they did this was entirely because of their friendship from back then.

Most of the close friends I made in high school and college were formed during this period.

Once you enter the workforce, it becomes incredibly difficult to find truly close friends, let alone brothers.

"What are you talking about? Why so serious?"

At this moment, Chen Chen, carrying two bags, lifted the curtain and walked in, asking with some curiosity.

"It's nothing, we were just talking about your blind date!" Xu Ye casually changed the subject, not wanting to continue talking about it.

"Old Zhang, don't force me to expose your secrets!"

Chen Chen's face darkened, and he looked at Zhang Guicheng, saying fiercely.

Not long after he returned to work, his parents had already arranged several blind dates for him.

If you could bring home a girlfriend during college, you wouldn't have to go through all this trouble.

Unfortunately, upon graduating from university, Chen Chen, like most couples, returned to single life.

The key point is that Chen Chen didn't even initiate the breakup, which made him depressed.

"Well, you said it yourself!" Zhang Guicheng could only bite the bullet and lie to him.

"Then forget it, we're even," Chen Chen said somewhat awkwardly.

Seeing this, Zhang Guicheng immediately understood that this guy was definitely gossiping about his relationship with Xu Ye behind his back, and he glared at him fiercely.

Chen Chen pretended not to see it, picked up the Moutai in his hand, and said, "Xu Ye, you actually bought it?"

"Xu Ye bought it?" Zhang Guicheng thought Chen Chen had taken it.

After all, although Moutai is no longer an "investment and wealth management" product, its price is still beyond the reach of ordinary people.

In short, those who buy it don't drink it, and those who drink it don't buy it; those in the know understand.

"What? Are we brothers not worthy of drinking Maozi these days?" Xu Ye casually took it. (End of Chapter)