Spring Breeze Twenty Years

Chapter 1266 Nothing is Easy (Bonus Chapter for Donations: 131)

Although there are two levels above the ministers in our political system, in reality, once you reach this level, apart from the top two, there is no difference in status among the others. When there are matters to discuss or hold meetings, everyone has a voice.

Apart from a few veteran revolutionaries, there's not much difference in status among them; the competition is between the group, and at this level, the individual can no longer represent anything.

Of course, even departments are not all the same; there are large departments and small departments. This refers to actual power. Those with more actual power naturally have more influence.

At that time, the power and metallurgical organizations were all substantial entities. Later, due to economic development, metallurgy disappeared, the power sector was reorganized, and the organization became dominant—that was after 2000. At that time, the organization's leader hadn't yet entered the Standing Committee.

The matter was resolved rather muddledly, and Xiaowei and Chen Hui didn't think much of it. After inspecting the construction site, they headed home together.

"When are we going to Hainan? We need to hurry, or it'll be harder for you to leave once Xiao Hong arrives."

Xiao Wei thought for a moment and said, "Then let's make arrangements. Didn't Miler say that the new company is being set up? Du An'an and the others just went there too."

Chen Hui said, "We still need to take a look, so we can get a general idea. Miler lacks experience, and Wu Guolin and Liu Jiaming are too reckless. If we don't keep an eye on them, they'll do anything. We need to decide on a direction."

Xiao Wei said, "Then let's go. Let's meet Zhang Wu and the others tomorrow and then leave. We'll probably stay there for a few days, so we'll come back before Xiao Hong arrives."

Chen Hui nudged Xiao Wei: "Hey, you're all alone here, and Xiao Hong isn't doing well. Aren't you feeling a bit lonely? Do you want to find somewhere to leave?"

Xiao Wei glanced at Chen Hui and said, "If you have something on your mind, just say it. Don't use me as an excuse."

Chen Hui said, "No, that's really what I think. If it were me, I wouldn't be able to resist. I went to bathhouses a few times back then. It's not like I'm having an affair or keeping a mistress. What's wrong with me just letting it go?"

Xiao Wei pursed his lips: "I wouldn't dare. I've already said, I don't have much self-control. If I get involved, I'm afraid I won't be able to control myself in the future. Besides, we grew up in different environments. We know our own situation best. I'm not as carefree as you guys."

If I got together with any woman, regardless of whether it was a financial transaction or not, I'd be miserable just thinking about her being with other men, unless she stayed with me, which is impossible. So, forget it. It's not that I don't want to, it's that I can't.

Chen Hui said, "Damn it, you're going to play the emotional card with a prostitute for just eight hours?"

Xiao Wei shook his head: "I can't accept it, and I don't care about you. You'd better not care about me either. Just thinking about her sleeping with different men every day makes me afraid I won't even be able to get an erection. Isn't that disgusting? How could you do that? I'm speechless. You'd better not talk nonsense in the future."

Zang Yuanwei interjected, "You'd better be careful. If you get sick, you're finished. Quite a few people are getting sick these days."

Chen Hui turned his head and asked, "How did you know?"

Zang Yuanwei said, "After three years in the army, even an old sow can look as beautiful as Diao Chan. How do you know that? We had people in our area who got sick and were sent away."

Xiao Wei said, "You guys usually don't forbid people from leaving the camp, right? Why don't you find a partner?"

Zang Yuanwei said, "Our special operations company has more training missions and fewer opportunities to leave the camp. Besides, what good would it do if we got together? What would we do in the future? In this day and age, who would want a lousy soldier? He has no money and no job prospects."

Are you still thinking about the old days? These days, it's all about money and jobs. If everyone's a factory worker, forget about being a soldier. City dwellers look down on us, and we look down on people from the countryside. That's just how it is.

Chen Hui said, "That's true. It seems that most military camps are located in remote areas, making it difficult to get back to the city."

Hou Qiang was driving and said, "That's not necessarily true. There are quite a few troops stationed in the city. The key is that soldiers aren't popular anymore; they're not sought after."

Zang Yuanwei said, "It's not like you can just start a relationship whenever you want. It depends on fate. There are plenty of couples in the local area, but we just didn't get our chance."

Xiao Wei said, "Aren't you guys considered to have left now? When you really retire in the future, won't you just stay here with us? Do you still want to leave? So, is there anyone you've got your eye on? We have plenty of girls in our company, why not just start dating one?"

Zang Yuanwei said, "Take your time, there's no rush. If you find something suitable, you don't need to ask."

……

The car drove into the garage, and Xiaowei and Chen Hui went into the yard first.

The swimming pool is already under construction; the foundation walls and base have been laid. There's no need to worry about drainage here; it's all pumped water, which makes things easier—as long as there are no leaks. The shower rooms and machine room next door are also being renovated. Because they need heating, they'll need to add a boiler, which is a bit of a hassle.

A wooden gate is being installed under the hanging flower gate between the front yard and the middle yard, which will completely separate the front and back. This is mainly for the safety of the children.

Chen Hui looked at it and said, "It doesn't look good this way; it looks awkward no matter how you look at it."

Xiao Wei said, "Adding something that wasn't in the original design will definitely look awkward, but you'll get used to it."

An experienced craftsman stood by, supervising the work, and said, "After the door is installed, we still need to work on the edges, and make changes to the top, bottom, left, and right sides. It will look good when it's finished."

Xiao Wei offered him a cigarette and said, "Then I'll have to trouble you. Please take good care of it and make it as sturdy as possible. It would be even better if it looked nice."

The master craftsman took a small amount and touched it in Xiaowei's hand, saying, "It's alright, it's all done using traditional techniques. It's sturdy and won't need any maintenance for thirty to fifty years. Just a little painting and maintenance will do."

Hearing the commotion outside, Xiao Hui called out from inside, "Dad, Xiao Wei's dad, come in!"

Xiao Wei said, "The door's been installed, but we can't get in. What should we do?"

Then I heard Xiao Xiaohui running away, yelling, "Mommy, Daddy, we can't get in!" And then I heard Wang Yan's voice, "Uncle can't get in, Mommy!"

Chen Hui was stunned for a moment: "Oh my, he called out, he really called her 'Mom'."

Xiao Wei said, "Then hurry up. Child, as long as you are genuinely good to her and she accepts you, then she has truly accepted you. Unlike adults who think so much."

Chen Hui said, "Actually, thinking about it carefully, this child has had a tough time. His biological mother left when he was so young, so meeting Sister Xuemei is quite lucky."

Xiao Wei said, "It's never easy. When have ordinary people ever had an easy life? Sister Guifang, Beibei, my sister, Jiwei and his child, Changyuan and the others, the children in our county, the poor students we help—and that's just the ones we've come into contact with. What about those we haven't? There are over a billion people in China."

Chen Hui nodded, thought for a moment, and said, "There's nothing we can do. If we happen to run into them, we'll lend a hand; if not, we can only sympathize."

Xiao Wei said, "After we lay a solid foundation, we'll travel around and see the world. I've already thought it through; I want to travel all over China."

The list of those who will receive extra chapters was released yesterday, so I won't go into detail. As of January 3rd, there will be 31 chapters.

(End of this chapter)