Restarting life in Siheyuan

Chapter 262

After coming here many times, the sentry has long been familiar with him. He is a relative of Leader Kong. Leader Kong said yesterday that he would come today and let him in directly.

"You didn't bring anything dangerous or prohibited."

Zhu Xuefeng held up the gift box and mountain goods, indicating that that was all and nothing else, and the sentry checked them.

"You can go in directly, the leader has given instructions."

The godmother opened the door. She must have just finished breakfast, was clearing the table, and was wearing an apron.

"Godmother, happy New Year, happy new year, this..."

"Xiao Feng, please wait." The godmother wiped her hands on her apron and went into the house to get three red envelopes.

"This is the New Year's money for you. Take it. Where are your younger brothers and sisters?"

Zhu Xuefeng blushed and was rude again, "If you don't stay up all night, I'll let them sleep. I'm already in college. It's not appropriate to take more new year's money."

The godmother smiled and said, "Even if you are in college, you are still a child. Just keep it to me. This is the first one I have sent out this year. Why, don't take what the godmother gives you."

I had no choice but to take the red envelope and stuff the gift box and mountain goods into my godmother's hand.

The two men must have heard the commotion. When they came out of the study, the man next to Uncle Kong was wearing a military uniform. He must be Li Zhenhua.

After years of military life and training and the baptism of blood and fire, Li Zhenhua is obviously more mature and stable than his peers, with dark skin.

People who are taller than 170cm look clean and tidy, with tight muscles all over the body, no trace of excess, a clear and clear face, and a resolute expression.

"You kid, it's true. Just come here and bring something with you every time. We were worried about how we could finish the seafood you sent us years ago. There were so many."

The godmother half lowered her head and rolled her eyes, half reproaching and half feeling distressed. This child has not yet gone to work. Although she has a few small coins in her hand, she always comes to the door empty-handed. It is polite, but it is also wasteful.

"I don't have much, so I went back to my hometown the day before yesterday and brought some fresh mountain products for you to try."

Uncle Kong said hello from a distance. "Xiao Feng is here. I thought you young people had to stay up all night to keep watch for a year. You have to squint for a while. It's already after ten o'clock anyway. I didn't expect it to be so early. It's because I didn't sleep."

"I played cards with my brothers and sisters all night, and now they're going to bed. Maybe I'll bring them with me to pay New Year's greetings."

The godmother took the gift box and mountain goods in one hand, pointed at Li Zhenhua, and shouted again.

"This is your brother Zhenhua, you two should get to know each other better!"

"Your brother is here, come here quickly, take your time, and act like a battalion commander to show off in front of mom."

Li Zhenhua trembled with fright, quickly put a smile on his face, took a few steps forward, and held Zhu Xuefeng's hand.

"I've long heard that mom has found a great brother for me, and I finally met him today. We two brothers are making out."

Li Zhenhua's hands were very strong and had no flesh on them. Zhu Xuefeng felt as if his hands were being clamped by pliers, and the tentacles were all hard. Fortunately, he didn't use any force.

"Brother, your hands are really strong."

Li Zhenhua smiled awkwardly. "I'm sorry, we're used to it. We shake hands like this in the army. You're very energetic. Come on, come on. Mom always praises you in letters. I just chatted with dad for a while and he was full of praise. I I’m really curious, let’s have a chat.”

Uncle Kong smiled at the side and did not stop him. Li Zhenhua still pulled Zhu Xuefeng into the study.

Director Wang wanted to say something else, but Uncle Kong stopped him.

"They are all young people. Let them chat for a while. We will go to the training ground later. You can stay and look after the house."

Director Wang raised his head and looked at Lao Kong.

"Why? My godson and eldest son have both gone. I'm asked to stay at home and no one will come to my door. Why should I stay? I'll go and have a look. I'm really curious about how powerful Xiaofeng is. .”

Uncle Kong couldn't defeat Director Wang, so he had to back down.

"Let's go together later. I'm going to get a car. I have to squeeze in."

The two of them were chatting in the study. It turned out that Li Zhenhua's headquarters was on the border of southwest Yunnan Province, and there were still some situations from time to time. Zhu Xuefeng was quite familiar with this geography. He had been there many times before, and he knew a little about the opposite side.

In addition, they had just passed the military training, and they had a fairly good understanding of the army's training and tactics. Adding some opinions and experiences from later generations, the two of them had a very good chat.

Zhu Xuefeng boasted that his marksmanship was good, and even said that he would have to test it out later. Zhu Xuefeng knew far more than he let on, and there would be too much information explosion in the future.

"Brother, do you want to keep developing in the army, or do you want to change jobs and return to the local area to participate in construction?"

"I have really thought about your question. Ordinarily, I would have reached the age of demobilization and transition to another job, but..."

At this time, it was a three-year obligation based on the 55 Military Service Act, and extended service was allowed without an upper limit.

It turned out that Li Zhenhua had just followed the above plan this year and cooperated with the local armed forces to push the map hard. Unfortunately, the opponent ran too fast. According to the requirements, he could not go too deep, so he had to withdraw, and then came back for vacation.

The people here have suffered a lot over the years. He has been obsessed with revenge and always wants to stay in the army and wait for this opportunity. But Zhu Xuefeng knows that after this year, this opportunity will not come for decades. Anyway, he I didn't see it.

Speaking of demobilization, Li Zhenhua also talked about how difficult it was for the rural soldiers under his command to demobilize.

Zhu Xuefeng had seen it mentioned in some essays that the amount of back pay and various subsidies for a retired soldier was an astonishing figure, ranging from one to two thousand, and even more exaggeratedly, it was said to be more than four thousand. That's Those who returned to their hometowns with fine clothes, bought houses and land, served as soldiers for a few years, got promoted, and became landlords as soon as they changed careers.

Although Zhu Xuefeng didn't believe that the country was so poor, how could it be possible to spend so much money, and besides, nearly half a million people had been demobilized and demobilized over the years, but some people really wrote this, and some people really believed it.

I didn't know these things, so I asked out of curiosity.

"Brother, don't we all get demobilization subsidies? How come it's so difficult? Some people say that those who can demobilize and change jobs can get thousands of dollars in back wages and subsidies?"

Li Zhenhua's eyes suddenly became angry and he cursed through gritted steel teeth.

"Who are you fucking spreading rumors? This is bullshit. It's a few thousand dollars. I'm having a big fucking dream. Rural soldiers are enlisted in the army. They get a monthly subsidy of six yuan in the first year and seven yuan a month in the second year. Where the hell is that coming from?" It’s several thousand, and it’s a little more when I get a job, and I get a salary, but after I get a job, I have to pay for food, which is fourteen and a half yuan a month.”

"These people fucking think that we soldiers are here to make a fortune. They are talking nonsense. Tell me, how much money can you, an eighth-level worker, save in your family in three to five years? As a soldier, How can you beat them?"

"What are you yelling about? If you want to talk, let's have a good chat. If not, bring Xuefeng out."

Director Wang heard the movement inside and shouted dissatisfied. Li Zhenhua suddenly became honest and shouted back.

"Mom, it's okay. Xuefeng and I were having a good chat. Let's chat for a while."

Only then did he explain to Zhu Xuefeng in a low voice that according to the regulations for the discharge of compulsory soldiers in 58 (which expired on December 1987, 12), those with urban registered permanent residence would be dealt with by the local government after being discharged from the army, while those with rural registered permanent residence would return to the village to work in farming.

It's an opportunity. These are talents, the strongest light infantry on the surface. It would be a pity to go back and become farmers. Moreover, the countryside has been much harder than the city in recent years, and they still don't have enough to eat.

"Brother, if this is the case, can you do me a favor and find me some people like this? I have an idea and someone needs to help me."

Li Zhenhua looked at Zhu Xuefeng in surprise. What did this younger brother want to do? He didn't want to cause damage. He didn't seem to be such a brainless person.

"What do you want to do, kid? It's not okay to do bad things."

The two had just chatted for a while, and Zhu Xuefeng also had a general understanding of the eldest brother's character. There was nothing wrong with him. In future generations, he was almost an angry young man, and he should not be too opposed to his ideas.

"Brother, that's it, I think..."

Li Zhenhua looked at Zhu Xuefeng in disbelief. This brother's ideas were too wild. He just wanted to go there to get revenge and cause trouble, but because of his identity, he couldn't do it. He didn't expect that his brother had such an even more inexplicable idea.

I was a little excited, a little excited, and a little scared. This was no small matter. I walked around the house several times.

"You are younger than the third child, so I will call you the fourth child. This is a big deal. I have to think about it. It is not easy. In fact, I have thought about it, but with this status, I can't do it. If you come It’s not impossible to do it, but there are some things I need to think about again.”

"Don't worry, Fourth, since you trust me, I won't let you down. No one of us can say anything now, not even my parents. This doesn't mean there is nothing wrong. If it is revealed, it will be a big deal. We have just signed an agreement with them. I will think about it when I get back. Let’s find time to talk in detail.” “We don’t represent anyone, I just represent the local Han people, there’s no problem.”

Li Zhenhua looked at his younger brother whom he had just met for a while with burning eyes, and nodded heavily. The two seemed to have reached some tacit understanding, and they became eager for a while...

...

There was a knock on the door, and Uncle Kong came in after a while.

"Okay, first, when the two brothers started chatting, they forgot about us. Let's go and try it out at the training ground. You two can talk again when we get another chance."

Li Zhenhua stood up and patted Zhu Xuefeng on the shoulder.

"Come on, I also want to see the fourth child's skills. Mom said that you single-handedly defeated a gang of gangsters, but you are more powerful than the most powerful scouts I have. I really have to see it."

"Hey, they are all half-grown children. They can't be counted. Let's go. I still want to see my eldest brother's skills."

"It's okay for you two brothers to spar. Give me some hands. I don't want to serve anyone during the Chinese New Year."

The godmother murmured something from behind, and the two looked at each other and smiled.

"Don't worry, we don't want to be unhappy during the Chinese New Year."

Several people went downstairs. It turned out that the car had arrived and the driver was waiting aside.

"Xiao Zheng, you go to the duty room to rest. I will drive there myself. You can take the car back when I come back later."

The driver stood at attention and responded.

Zhu Xuefeng didn't know where he was going, so he had no choice but to get in the car and head west. When he saw that he was leaving the city, he didn't mean to slow down, so he drove all the way west, making a big circle, and finally ended up in a secluded mountain. I saw a closed camp area at my feet.

The car slowly entered the camp amidst the salute of the sentries. A not too big factory building was converted into an indoor training ground. There were many training equipment and a team of personnel was training.

The team leader quickly ran over, exchanged a few words with Uncle Kong in a low voice, and then led the team out.

"This is our small training ground. You two can compete here. Let's warm up and move around first."

The two nodded. Zhu Xuefeng put on his sneakers, took off his cotton-padded clothes, and began to warm up and stretch his muscles.

Li Zhenhua also squatted, pressed his legs, jumped, and then took off his clothes one by one, leaving only a pair of close-fitting training clothes. This was already prepared.

"Then let's start, brothers. I'm really curious."

There was no equipment, so the two started fighting with bare hands. Li Zhenhua was all about grappling, and his strikes were fast and accurate. It seemed that he was practicing to a high level.

Zhu Xuefeng's basic skills were very solid, and his basic boxing skills had already reached the seventh level. It was not difficult to parry. With his abnormal body and amazing speed, he seemed to be very relaxed. Li Zhenhua broke out several times and never took advantage of him. He knew that he was still far behind. Far away, I stopped.

The more Uncle Kong watched, the more frightened he became. He knew all about Li Zhenhua's skills. He was promoted to battalion commander due to merit in the army. His skills were pretty good and he had no problem dealing with a few people. But now in front of Zhu Xuefeng, he could only take ashes. .

This boy really shouldn't underestimate all his hobbies. I wonder if his subordinates can figure out the depth of this skill.

"Okay, it's awesome enough, I'm giving up!"

Li Zhenhua was also aboveboard and would admit defeat. He wore too few clothes and felt cold when he stopped. He said this while putting on his clothes.

"I can't compare to your boy's strength, and I can't match your speed. To compare with you is to humiliate yourself. I just have nothing to do."

"Xiao Feng, you are really good. Even a layman like me can understand it. Your brother can't do anything to you."

Director Wang came forward and looked at Zhu Xuefeng in surprise. She knew that Zhu Xuefeng had some skills in the last ice rink fight and didn't take it seriously. She knew that Zhu Xuefeng had practiced before and thought it was just a child messing around. Of course Zhu Xuefeng was better than them and accounted for It's cheap, but I didn't expect that it would be easy to deal with active military officers.

"Actually, I have nothing to do with Brother Zhenhua, I can only circle around."

Although the ice rink incident has been exposed and there is nothing to hide now, the eldest brother still has to give him face.

"Xiao Feng, please wait for a while. I'll find someone to find out your background. I'm really curious. You've only been practicing for less than a year. Your eldest brother is in vain."

I have taken the elixir and have a system, but I can’t tell you this. Just guess, just think that I am talented in this area and extremely talented.

Uncle Kong waved as he spoke, and the leader from afar hurried over and brought back three men. They had obviously practiced Kung Fu. Their body shape, eyesight, and pace were all different from ordinary people.

When the three of them were knocked down quickly without exception, everyone was shocked. Zhu Xuefeng had not planned to be high-profile, but these three were killers with every move, showing no mercy.

It's not like a sparring match, but like a life and death fight. It can be said that every move is fatal, and there is no carelessness. If you don't pay attention, you may get injured. People who are celebrating the New Year don't want to lie down. To be safe, they can only strike first and strike one by one. fall down.

Uncle Kong sighed. This kid is not a human being, so he can't figure it out. These three are the instructors at this training ground. The instructors in other training grounds are also at a similar level. Today, he can't figure it out.

Director Wang was no longer surprised. He took Zhu Xuefeng's hand and beat his chest hard.

"I'm convinced now that you can really kill a gang of gangsters by yourself. The wound on your forehead was also done intentionally, kid."

When leaving the shooting range again, Li Zhenhua held Zhu Xuefeng's hand eagerly.

"Xiao Feng, it's a pity that you can't join the army with your skills. Your marksmanship will definitely win a military district award. No one in our division can match your skills."

"What are you thinking about? Xiaofeng is a college student now. A college student who can invent several rare things. If you want to kidnap him to the army, his mother will be the first to refuse."

Uncle Kong smiled and said, "Actually, I also want to ask him what he means. We also want it, haha."

Director Wang turned around and interrupted without hesitation.

"You can't do it either. Don't even think about it. You've lost a son and you still don't feel bad. I have to keep this."

As he spoke, he took Zhu Xuefeng's hand, as if he was afraid of being snatched away by Uncle Kong.

Several people were dumbfounded. Director Wang was trying to protect his calf. From what he just said, a son was sacrificed? No one has ever mentioned it.

Perhaps thinking of his sacrificed son, Director Wang felt a little depressed on the way back. He kept looking out the window. Zhu Xuefeng found that his godmother was crying silently and remained silent. Uncle Kong did not dare to persuade her. When he returned home, Director Wang simply said: Zhu Xuefeng said hello and went into the room to rest.

After this incident, Zhu Xuefeng stood up to leave, but Uncle Kong quickly stopped him without making a sound. He just pointed to the study, and the three of them quietly entered the study and communicated in low voices.

After a long while, Uncle Kong seemed to have made a decision.

"Zhenhua, you still have time to chat with your brother tomorrow. I have to go to work. You go out for a while. I have something to ask."

Li Zhenhua closed the door softly and sat quietly outside.

Uncle Kong took a few steps and sat down. He looked at Zhu Xuefeng and asked seriously.

"Xiao Feng, I'm not forcing you. I'm just asking you if you are willing to contribute your strength if the country needs it."

This is so difficult to answer. I didn’t expect that Uncle Kong, a college student, would have such an idea. Zhu Xuefeng didn’t want to find a mother-in-law for himself. She was clearly someone with strict management, but it would definitely not be appropriate to reject her directly. At this time, young people had the mainstream consciousness to have the courage to serve their country.

"Uncle Kong, serving the country and dedicating oneself are the highest ideals of every young man, and I am no exception."

Uncle Kong nodded happily. This boy has a good background, a clean family background, a good mind, and good skills. He didn't expect that his marksmanship was so good. How could such a person not be used by the country?

"But I'm still learning now, and there are still a lot of ideas I haven't had time to think about..."

Uncle Kong smiled. Zhu Xuefeng's research ability was very strong. He knew several of these things, which were urgently needed and desired. It was impossible for him to cut off his scientific and technological research path. This kid probably also worried about this.

According to him, he is interested in machinery, electronics, and materials, and has achieved amazing results in all of them. There may be some secrets that he has not revealed. These are all good things, and he cannot and cannot stop them.

"Don't worry, I don't mean to force you to join the organization. I just want to say that when some things really need you, if you can contribute, your life may be in danger. Are you willing to contribute?"

(End of this chapter)