Rejecting Qinghua Baoyan, I became a military officer

"Brother Ye, could you tell me about things in the military?"

Tao Linlin shifted her attention away from the Walkman and asked with some curiosity.

Because of Xu Ye, even though she was a girl, Tao Linlin was still full of curiosity about the army.

She didn't have a chance to learn about it during the day while shopping, so now is the time for her to do so.

"Okay!"

Xu Ye has no objection.

Not only was Tao Linlin curious, but even Teacher Tao listened attentively.

Indeed, in China, many people feel some regret for not being able to serve in the military, and Teacher Tao seems to be no exception.

During this period, the military was also shrouded in mystery for most people.

After all, the military drama "Soldiers Sortie," which influenced a generation, was never even filmed, let alone broadcast!

Therefore, it's perfectly normal for ordinary people to be curious about military life.

"Then I'll start telling you about my time in basic training!" Xu Ye began to recount his story to the two of them.

There's not much to keep secret about what happened in basic training; we can basically talk about anything.

By the time the knocking sounded, Xu Ye had already mentioned that Li Dabao wanted to run home.

"Chen Chen is here, I'll go open the door!" Xu Ye stood up first to open the door, and Teacher Tao also stood up.

"Chen Chen, why did you buy something again!"

Upon seeing the cigarettes and alcohol Chen Chen was carrying, Teacher Tao frowned and reprimanded him.

His family is struggling financially right now, but deep down, he's unwilling to accept other people's kindness, especially from his students.

Even the money Xu Ye took last night, Teacher Tao insisted in the end that it was a loan to Xu Ye, since she couldn't refuse.

Otherwise, just take it!
Unable to resist, Xu Ye finally had no choice but to agree.

Fortunately, Xu Ye also knew that with the rapid development of the Dragon Kingdom's economy, teachers' salaries would increase significantly, especially for backbone teachers like Teacher Tao and Teacher He from provincial key high schools. In a few years, even if they didn't do those messy things, their income would be very considerable. Their difficulties were just temporary.

"Teacher, Xu Ye made me buy these!" Chen Chen didn't explain and directly betrayed Xu Ye.

Good brothers have to take the blame.

"Xu Ye, you're something else!"

Sure enough, Teacher Tao stopped staring at Chen Chen and looked at Xu Ye, saying with some helplessness.

"Teacher Tao, the main thing is that the wine is so meaningful; we should keep at least one bottle, shouldn't we?"

Xu Ye quickly glared at Chen Chen, who had already slipped into the living room, and hurriedly explained with a smile.

"You, this is the last time!"

With a sigh, Teacher Tao said nothing more.

After all, Xu Ye is no longer the big kid who would secretly hide away and wipe away his tears; he has his own ideas now.

“Okay, Teacher Tao!” Xu Ye readily agreed.

Of course, agreeing is one thing, but you still have to buy things in the future, so there's no conflict.

When Chen Chen learned from Tao Linlin that Xu Ye had just been telling them about the military, he immediately urged Xu Ye to continue.

"Okay, then I'll continue!"

After asking Teacher He in the kitchen if he needed any help, Xu Ye sat back on the sofa, took a sip of tea, and continued his story.

The three people, who were completely absorbed in the music, were only awakened when Teacher He called for everyone to wash their hands and get ready for dinner.

"Xu Ye, I'm starting to regret it!" Chen Chen said with some longing; life in the army is really amazing.

"It's okay, you'll regret it more later," Xu Ye casually offered a word of "comfort."

He described it as exciting because he was the protagonist in those stories. Most soldiers don't experience such excitement; their lives are mostly filled with hardship and even monotony.

"Huh? Xu Ye, is that how you comfort someone?"

Chen Chen quickly realized what was happening and stood up to glare angrily at Xu Ye.

Is this meant to comfort someone?

Too heartbreaking!

The key point is that this is the absolute truth!
Lies don't break down defenses, only the truth does!
"Why make such a fuss? Hurry up and wash your hands to help Teacher He carry the plates." Xu Ye wasn't going to indulge him and urged him on.

They couldn't stand it even before they got there. When Xu Ye was training them in the army, his words were so hurtful that he tried to dissuade them at every turn.

I can't argue with you!

Chen Chen was forced to retreat.

"Brother Ye, can I still join the army in the future?"

Seeing the two bickering, Tao Linlin covered her mouth and chuckled. She glanced at her father, who had gone to the kitchen to help, before asking a question in a low voice.

"If you want it, then you can have it!"

Without hesitation, Xu Ye said with a smile.

Having undergone major surgery, theoretically speaking, would not meet the standards.

However, as long as the recovery goes well, there is no problem in joining the army, except for some branches of service that are not suitable.

However, because there are too many people in China and many want to join the army, the best candidates are selected.

But isn't Xu Ye there?

As long as it's not a matter of principle, and as long as Tao Linlin is willing, Xu Ye will naturally lend a hand.

Of course, in Xu Ye's view, this was just Tao Linlin's momentary impulse, and her goal might change after a while.

Last night, she was still holding my arm and saying she wanted to apply to Tsinghua University!

"really?"

Tao Linlin said with some surprise.

According to what she had heard, her own circumstances seemed unsuitable.

"Would I lie to you?" Xu Ye tapped her smooth forehead. "Don't listen to those rumors. Do you think I don't know what's going on in the military?"

"Hurry up and wash your hands before you eat!"

"Yes, Chief!"

Tao Linlin gave a somewhat imperfect military salute, then went to wash her hands with a grin.

"Xu Ye, thank you!" Teacher Tao came to Xu Ye's side, somewhat moved, and said, "She hasn't been this truly happy in a long time. This child is so sensible!"

"Teacher Tao, everything will be alright!" Xu Ye said with a deep feeling and a smile.

I was pretty much the same way back then. I would force a smile in front of people who cared about me so they wouldn't worry about me.

Clearly, Tao Linlin is in a similar situation.

"Yes! It definitely will!" Teacher Tao said firmly.

“It definitely will!” Xu Ye echoed.

Judging from Xu Ye's level, Tao Linlin is completely fine now. She just has some psychological trauma, but it's not a big problem and will soon be over with time.

A few minutes later, at Teacher He's warm invitation, everyone sat down around the dining table.

"Old Tao, say a few words!"

After everyone's glasses were filled with either wine or juice, Teacher He looked at her husband beside her and said, "Yes, Teacher Tao, please say a few words first!" Chen Chen immediately chimed in.

Chen Chen, as Xu Ye's childhood friend and good brother, was very clear about the bond between Xu Ye and Teacher Tao's family.

At that time, it was thanks to the heartfelt help of Teacher Tao and Teacher He that Xu Ye was able to get into Tsinghua University.

Now that Xu Ye has returned with honors, he visits the two teachers' homes. It is only right and proper that Teacher Tao says a few words.

"Okay, then I'll say a few words!"

Seeing that everyone was looking at him, Teacher Tao was naturally not intimidated and said with a smile.

He paused, then added with a touch of humor, "Don't worry, it'll only be a couple of sentences, not a long speech like the principal's."

Upon hearing this, Xu Ye and the others couldn't help but burst into laughter.

The truth is, whenever their principal gives a speech at a large meeting, it's basically always, "I'll say a few words!"

Then, that means at least an hour's journey, something Xu Ye and his friends complained about a lot during their student days.

"Old Tao, what nonsense are you spouting in front of the kids!" Teacher He pinched her husband under the table.

They are teachers after all, and they can't say things carelessly in front of children.

Besides, Principal Wang hasn't been transferred yet!

"First of all, a toast to Xu Ye's triumphant return!"

Ignoring his wife, Teacher Tao looked at Xu Ye and raised his glass with a big smile.

He didn't say the second half of his sentence, which was that Xu Ye's visit to see them showed that he hadn't forgotten them, which made them even more gratified.

"Thank you!"

Xu Ye clinked glasses with everyone, and without any modesty, downed his drink in one gulp.

There's no way he can be humble. If it were just one achievement, then he could be humble, but with so many achievements, his hometown is practically covered with plaques. How can he be humble?
When Xu Ye and Chen Chen came out of Teacher Tao's house, it was already past nine o'clock at night.

If Teacher Tao hadn't already been so drunk that he was unconscious and lying in bed asleep, they would have continued drinking.

"Xu Ye, Teacher Tao is really happy tonight. You truly deserve to be his most outstanding student!"

Slightly drunk, Chen Chen said with some emotion.

Because they were both in Los Angeles, Chen Chen visited Tao Linlin more than once after she fell ill.

But never before has Teacher Tao been as happy as she is today.

"Aren't you pretty much the same?" Xu Ye glanced at him.

Chen Chen is shameless. Back then, under the guise of taking care of me, he often ate at Teacher Tao's house.

"That can't be compared. I can see it; Teacher Tao and the others really treat you like their own son!"

Perhaps because he had been drinking, Chen Chen blurted it out without thinking.

After saying that, Chen Chen regretted it and quickly glanced at Xu Ye secretly.

"What are you looking at?"

"I'm fine now. Besides, if I can't even handle this much, I might as well retire!"

Noticing his guilty conscience, Xu Ye said irritably.

However, Xu Ye also knew that only in front of him would Chen Chen not think through a word several times in his mind and not need to worry about anything.

"Hehe, I just saw you were drunk, didn't I?" Chen Chen naturally wouldn't admit to feeling guilty, and stubbornly asked, "By the way, are you sure you're leaving?"

"What's wrong? Is something the matter?"

By this time, the two had already left the campus area. Xu Ye tossed him a cigarette, and took one for himself, but didn't light it.

While at Teacher Tao's house, Chen Chen held back from smoking because he had to be mindful of Tao Linlin.

"Being with you is the most important thing, nothing else matters." Chen Chen waved his hand and quickly said, "Besides, you know my situation, so you can rest assured about things at work."

"That's good!"

Xu Ye knew that Chen Chen was referring to a situation that would still exist even twenty years from now, let alone now.

Otherwise, how could the term "county town Brahman" have appeared?
And Chen Chen was one of them. For him, everything seemed to have been arranged, and he just needed to follow the steps.

"Since I've finally come back, I'll naturally stay a few more days. Besides, I promised Lao Zhang that I wouldn't be in a hurry to leave!"

With a "click," Xu Ye lit the cigarette he was holding, looked at the still brightly lit teaching building behind him, and shook his head.

“That’s true!” Chen Chen echoed.

Since Xu Ye went to university and later joined the army, he has seen Xu Ye very few times.

Now that Xu Ye is back, and he hasn't changed, Chen Chen naturally hopes that Xu Ye can stay a few more days.

"By the way, I need to ask you for a favor!"

Turning around, Xu Ye looked at Chen Chen and said.

"you say!"

Chen Chen was a little curious, so he didn't waste any words and said with a serious expression.

"Don't be so serious, it's nothing serious."

Seeing this, Xu Ye quickly smiled and waved his hand, "You know I can't come back often, so please visit Teacher Tao's place often for me. If anything happens, please contact me anytime."

"After all, you said it yourself, Teacher Tao and the others treat me like their own son, I can't do anything awful, can I?"

If Xu Ye had known about the major incident in Teacher Tao's family back then, he would have insisted on coming back to see her. Even if he couldn't come back, with his connections at the time, he could have helped her contact the best medical resources in Beijing.

Xu Ye had experienced the desperation of trying any treatment when someone in his family fell seriously ill in his previous life, and he knew the bitterness of it.

"Hey, what's going on here!"

Upon hearing this, Chen Chen looked at Xu Ye speechlessly, and his whole body relaxed.

"Don't worry, Teacher Tao is not only your teacher, but also my teacher. Even if you don't say it, I won't forget it."

As he spoke, Chen Chen noticed Xu Ye's glare that seemed to want to punch him, and quickly tried to salvage the situation, saying, "It wasn't that I didn't want to tell you back then, but Teacher Tao specifically instructed us not to tell you, for fear of disturbing you."

"Ugh!"

Xu Ye sighed, once again feeling the deep care and concern that Teacher Tao and the others had for him. "I'll let it go this time, but you can't do it again!"

After a pause, Xu Ye continued, "As you probably guessed, I now have a little bit of special privilege. As long as it's not an emergency mission, I can come back anytime."

"Brilliant!"

Chen Chen said with admiration.

Because of Xu Ye, Chen Chen also gained some understanding of the military and naturally knew just how powerful it was.

"Speaking of which, Xu Ye, are you now considered the most successful one among our graduating class?" Chen Chen asked curiously.

"maybe!"

Xu Ye did not deny it outright, but said calmly.

"If I become rich and powerful, I will not forget you!" Chen Chen's skin was as thick as ever.

"I won't do anything illegal!" Xu Ye said casually.

"Look at what you're saying, do you think I'm that kind of person?" Chen Chen looked down on him.

Deep down, Chen Chen was deeply moved by Xu Ye's statement; he hadn't changed at all!
However, things are different now. The weight and significance of Xu Ye's words now are completely different from the words they said to each other back then. (End of Chapter)