Siheyuan: The Era of Struggle

Chapter 118 Remembering the old days of Lao He
Chengdong District, Dongsi West Street, Chen Cheng’s home.

When Chen Cheng came down from upstairs and walked to the sofa in the living room, Chen Gang introduced He Yuanchao and Zhang Min who had already stood up with a smile on his face.

"This is the boy who saved me several times on the battlefield, He Yuanchao."

After introducing his eldest brother to the two of them, Chen Gang pointed at He Yuanchao and said to his eldest brother Chen Cheng with a somewhat solemn tone.

"Hello Yuanchao, I am no stranger to you, but this guy Chen Gang always talks about you in front of me.

But you are a little unreasonable!It’s been so long since I’ve been back here, and you haven’t even mentioned coming to see me, an old man. Why, do you think I don’t have good wine to entertain you here? "

As soon as Chen Gang finished speaking, Chen Cheng stretched out his hand to He Yuanchao with a friendly face and joked with a slightly grateful tone.

"Chief, you have really wronged me. In fact, I have wanted to see you for a long time, but I know you are busy. Aren't you afraid that it will affect your work and rest?"

After hearing what Chen Cheng said, He Yuanchao hurriedly held the boss's hand with both hands and said with some embarrassment.

"Okay, don't say it's useless. Just remember to come home more often to see me, an old man."

Looking at He Yuanchao who was explaining to him sincerely, Chen Cheng didn't say anything else. After shaking hands, he said to He Yuanchao with a smile.

Seeing that his eldest brother had finished talking to He Yuanchao, when Chen was about to introduce Zhang Min, he saw that Chen Cheng was already talking to Zhang Min with a smile.

"You are Zhang Lide's daughter, right? When I saw you by your father's side, you were still a little girl with yellow hair. I didn't expect that in a blink of an eye, you would have grown into a tall and graceful girl. It's been such a long time. Can’t afford to bother.”

While Chen Cheng was talking to Zhang Min, he couldn't help but sigh at the passage of time.

"Okay, big brother, Yuan Chao and Zhang Min are finally here, so don't make yourself miserable there."

As soon as Chen Cheng finished speaking, Chen Gang was afraid that Zhang Min, who came to the door for the first time, was too shy to speak, so he hurriedly took over the conversation.

"Yuanchao, Zhang family girl, don't be surprised. Once this person reaches age, he will be particularly sensitive to the passage of time."

After hearing what his brother Chen Gang said, Chen Cheng explained with a smile and hurriedly asked a few people to sit down.

When the staff at home brought his tea cup, he took a sip of water and smiled and said to Zhang Min who had already sat down: "Originally, it was your first time for you and Yuan Chao to come to our house, and your aunt was going to entertain you. Unfortunately, he went out to visit relatives a few days ago.

So this time I, a person who is not very good at entertaining, can only come forward to receive you.

You guys, don't be polite. When you come to my place, it's no different from yours. Don't be formal. "

"Don't worry, Uncle Chen. When I arrived at your place, I felt very friendly. I would not treat myself as a guest."

After Chen Cheng finished speaking, Zhang Min, who had recovered after being here for so long, said with a smile.

"Okay, I like a cheerful person like you. It seems that we can control our tempers."

After saying that, Chen Cheng laughed happily.

Next to him, Chen Gang glanced at his elder brother chatting with Zhang Min, and then at He Yuanchao, who was sitting beside him looking silly and happy. He couldn't help but get angry.

He coughed lightly, and when he saw He Yuanchao looking over, he gave him a sidelong glance, and then pouted at Zhang Min. The meaning was very obvious, look at how your wife behaves, you Let's learn from it, kid.He Yuanchao, who understood what his old leader meant, didn't take it seriously.

Seeing that Chen Gang just took the time to tease himself and had nothing else to do, he stopped talking to his leader, turned around and started to listen to Chen Cheng and Zhang Min chatting about Zhang Min's parents with a smile.

Chen Gang didn't care when he saw this. Ever since He Yuanchao joined him as a soldier in [-], he always liked to tease this dull boy when he had nothing to do.

Later, for the sake of this boy's future, Chen Gang had no choice but to send him to the dangerous front line.

When the two of them first separated, Chen Gang, who was used to He Yuanchao's presence, took a long time to calm down.

But his position was not high at the time, so he had no other choice in order to prevent He Yuanchao from being discharged from the army.

Because since the founding of the People's Republic of China, the requirements for promotion have become more and more stringent. They must either be educated or have significant meritorious service. Otherwise, when they retire, they will still be soldiers.

As for He Yuanchao's situation at that time, he was really not close to Ti Gan at all.

If it was just that he couldn't get a job, Chen Gang wouldn't be anxious, but He Yuanchao's time as a soldier is coming soon. If he doesn't think about it, this guy will pack up and get out soon. Do you think he can't be anxious? ?

It was not that Chen Gang had never thought about the idea of ​​using a back door to aid Korea.

But when he saw that there were so many people in the army who had made more contributions and had more seniority than He Yuanchao were still waiting, he could only give up this thought.

Just when Chen Gang was worrying about He Yuanchao's retirement, the Korean War broke out.

After going to the battlefield and fighting several battles, Chen Gang gritted his teeth and sent He Yuanchao to the grassroots company on the front line after careful consideration.

Whether it is an insect or a dragon, it all depends on He Yuanchao's own destiny.

Fortunately, my soldier not only lived up to his expectations, but also had good luck. He made a lot of achievements in just a few battles.

In this way, Chen Gang had the confidence to help He Yuanchao on the front line.

In the blink of an eye, He Yuanchao had been in the army for seven years, and had been promoted to the army for six and a half years. Fourteen years had passed like this. His position had been improved, and he thought he could train this boy well in the army.

But who could have imagined that He Yuanchao had somehow gotten into trouble and turned in the job transfer report behind his back. By the time he got the letter and tried to get it back, it was already too late.

Looking at it now, after all the fuss, this guy is in a hurry to get a wife.

But you said you wanted to marry a wife, so you should tell me!It’s not like there aren’t any suitable people in the army. Why are you so anxious to change your career?
While Chen Gang drank water and watched the eldest brother in the room chatting with Zhang Min, he cursed in his heart the soldier he liked the most.

"Yuan Chao, we've almost talked about Zhang's girl's affairs, let's talk about your affairs again!"

Just when Chen Gang was thinking in his mind that he was a ungrateful soldier, Chen Cheng and Zhang Min talked for a while, then turned to He Yuanchao with a smile.

"Minister Chen, the food is ready. When will you eat it?"

As soon as Chen Cheng finished speaking, before He Yuanchao could speak, the young man who had just led the two of them in walked up to Chen Cheng and said with a smile.

(End of this chapter)