Literary Master 1978.

Chapter 100 I believe you!

Du Ruolin's invitation was not sudden. As he said, he had made a promise as early as when Du Feng begged Lin Chaoyang to write a novel.

As long as Lin Chaoyang writes good novels, he can be transferred to the army.

Lin Chaoyang never took Du Ruolin's words to heart. It was not that he looked down on Du Ruolin, but that he had never considered joining the army.

Du Ruolin's words attracted everyone's attention. His elder brother-in-law Tao Yucheng interrupted and said, "Uncle, are you telling the truth?"

"When has I, your uncle, ever told a lie?" Du Ruolin replied to Tao Yucheng, then looked at Lin Chaoyang with admiration in his eyes.

"Chaoyang, the treatment in our army is definitely better than what you get in the local area or school, you can rest assured about this. Moreover, after joining the army and publishing works, you can not only get royalties, but also be promoted, which is much better than what you have in school."

Faced with Du Ruolin's patient persuasion, Lin Chaoyang remained silent.

He didn't say anything, but Tao's mother, who was sitting on the other side, had a hint of anxiety on her face.

"What's wrong with him?" she asked Tao Yushu in a low voice.

Tao Yushu knew that her mother was asking why Lin Chaoyang hesitated. She understood that in her mother's eyes, or in the eyes of most people, now that her uncle wanted to transfer Lin Chaoyang to the army, it was almost certain that he would have a military rank as soon as he entered, and if he made achievements in the future, he might even be promoted. No matter how you look at it, it was much better than being a temporary worker in the library.

But Tao Yushu also understood Lin Chaoyang. He seemed lazy and uncompetitive, but he had his own set of ideas. The Analects of Confucius: Zilu said: A gentleman is harmonious but different; this is the case.

Given Lin Chaoyang's personality and temper, it would probably be difficult for him to adapt to the working style of the army, and it would be even less likely for him to choose to join the army for the honor or treatment.

"Chaoyang has his own ideas, so don't worry about him." Tao Yushu said this because he didn't want his mother to influence Lin Chaoyang.

"What do you mean I don't have to worry? If he had a good job, why would I have to worry? You guys are all so stubborn. What a great opportunity it is to join the army."

Mother Tao kept talking, and seeing that Lin Chaoyang was still hesitating, she couldn't help but want to get up.

Tao Yushu grabbed her and asked, "Where are you going?"

"Why do you care about me?"

"Don't make trouble. Chaoyang won't go to the army."

"you……"

Tao Yushu's behavior made her mother anxious and angry. Just as she was about to scold him, Lin Chaoyang spoke up.

"Uncle, thank you and the military leaders for your appreciation. However, I am a person with a rather casual personality. I am afraid that I cannot adapt to the work and life rhythm of the army. It may not be good at that time."

Lin Chaoyang spoke in a serious tone, and everyone could see that his hesitation just now was obviously the result of some consideration.

Hearing his words, brother-in-law Tao Yucheng couldn't help but let out a sigh of regret, and was immediately confronted by Zhao Li on the side.

Du Ruolin showed some reluctance on his face and asked, "You're really not coming? Once you join the army, housing won't be a problem."

His words made the hearts of several young people around him beat fast. Not only in the future, but people today are also troubled by housing problems.

In theory, everyone is eligible for welfare housing, but nowadays housing is also allocated based on seniority, length of service, work performance, position...

Everyone is stuck in rules and regulations. If you still don't understand interpersonal relationships at work, just wait. It may be like this for ten or eight years, and you may not be able to get a new house even after your grandchildren are born.

Of course, the company certainly can't let you live on the street, don't they have dormitories?

"Chaoyang!" The brother-in-law called Lin Chaoyang. As a person who had experienced it, he understood too well the difficulties of not having your own house, so he couldn't help but remind him.

Lin Chaoyang smiled at his brother-in-law, then looked at Du Ruolin.

"Uncle, it is of course a great thing that the army can solve the housing problem. But I understand that the army values ​​me because of my creative ability.

To be honest, I wrote "The Garland under the Mountain" only occasionally, and I don't intend to spend too much energy on military-themed literary works.

If I join the army now, and I can't write the tasks assigned by the leader in the future, it will not only make me unhappy, but it will also make things difficult for you.

so……"

Lin Chaoyang raised his glass and said, "Thank you for your kindness."

"Ugh!"

After understanding Lin Chaoyang's attitude, Du Ruolin looked calm. He just sighed and said, "What a pity. With your level, it would be a pity if you don't join the army."

Du Ruolin's sigh touched the hearts of several people at the table, including Tao Yucheng, Tao's mother, and Tao Yumo. Everyone actually hoped that Lin Chaoyang would accept Du Ruolin's invitation.

After all, he joined the army based on his creative talent, and with Du Ruolin around, it was better than staying in the Yanda library.

"Haha!" At this time, Tao's father suddenly laughed heartily, "Brother, my son-in-law has some talent in literature. The army is certainly a good place, but it may not be a good place for him."

Tao's father was a calm man, he seldom talked much, let alone said anything arrogant. But at this moment, he drank a few glasses of wine, his face glowed, he seemed to have opened his heart, and actually gave Lin Chaoyang such a high evaluation.

After hearing what he said, Du Ruolin also let out a rough laugh.

"You have a good son-in-law who is showing off! Well, since Chaoyang is not interested in this, just pretend I never said this.

Come, let's have a drink!"

After Du Ruolin finished speaking, he raised his glass, clinked glasses with Lin Chaoyang, and drank it all in one gulp. Seeing this, Lin Chaoyang also quickly finished the wine in his glass.

"Oh, what was Chaoyang thinking? Such a good opportunity." Brother-in-law Tao Yucheng said in a low voice with some regret.

Zhao Li said: "Chaoyang is a man with his own ideas. Don't worry about what he thinks. He is definitely more thoughtful than you."

"What you said, why am I not thoughtful enough?"

"you……"

The eldest brother-in-law and his wife were arguing quietly, while Tao's mother looked unhappy and muttered, "What a stubborn person!"

"Mom, stop talking!" Tao Yushu said with a frown.

Tao's mother snorted coldly and stopped talking. Although the mother stopped talking, Tao Yushu's brows were still furrowed.

Just now, when her uncle Du Ruolin suggested solving Lin Chaoyang's housing problem, she was actually moved. After all, it was a problem that might affect their living standards for several years or even more than ten years. How could Tao Yushu not be moved?
But at the last moment, Lin Chaoyang resolutely rejected the conditions given by his uncle.

At that moment, Tao Yushu felt both the loss of the house and a little dissatisfaction with Lin Chaoyang's arbitrary behavior.

But she knew in her heart that this decision might be the best one for her husband.

At the same time, she was also proud of Lin Chaoyang's determination in the face of such material temptations.

This is the man Tao Yushu chose!
After dinner, the Tao family left the Du family’s two-story building.

At this time, Du Ruolin was sitting on the sofa at home, a little drunk, with his eyes closed.

Du Ruolin invited a cook today, so Qi Hongying didn't need to worry about it. She came over and made a cup of tea for her husband.

Ignoring his mother's gaze, Du Feng poured himself a cup of tea and drank it all in one gulp. "I'm so thirsty!"

"Who told you to drink so much? Your dad invited your brother-in-law today." Qi Hongying said unhappily.

"Mom, you're wrong. If I hadn't begged my brother-in-law, he wouldn't have written The Wreath Under the Mountain." Du Feng said with a smug look on his face, "If it weren't for me, there wouldn't be this novel! Where would my brother-in-law get this meal?"

"I don't know who you inherited this shamelessness from, it's as thick as a city wall!"

After being scolded by Qi Hongying, Du Feng smiled and said, "Just like my dad!"

When his name was called, Du Ruolin opened his eyes and Du Feng fell silent.

He looked at his father's expression and asked, "Dad, why do you think my brother-in-law doesn't want to join the army?"

Du Ruolin glanced at him and asked, "Why do you think that is?"

"I'm asking you this, aren't I? I see my fellow soldiers have tried their best to stay in the army and get promoted.

You want to transfer my brother-in-law to the army, and make him a lieutenant, is that okay? If he produces more works in the future, he may become a colonel.

My brother-in-law was embarrassed to save my uncle's face when he went to the city..."

Lin Chaoyang was arranged to work in the Yanda Library when he came to the city because of Tao's father. Now that he has become successful, he joined the army without any reluctance, which seems like a case of being abandoned after having served his purpose.

Du Feng didn't finish his words, but Du Ruolin and Qi Hongying present understood what he meant.

Qi Hongying said, "I don't think so. When your father said he was going to transfer Chaoyang to join the army, he seemed hesitant, but he didn't show any emotion at all. It was obvious that he had never considered joining the army at all."

She looked at Du Ruolin and said, "Old Du, what do you think?"

Du Ruolin, who had been silent the whole time, took a sip of tea and slowly said, "After all your guesses, Chaoyang has already made it very clear!"

"Are you saying that my brother-in-law simply doesn't want to write military-themed novels and reportage anymore? What's wrong with that? He can get royalties and get promoted!" Du Feng was puzzled.

Du Ruolin gave his son a contemptuous look and said, "How can a sparrow understand the ambition of a swan?"

Du Feng complained: "Dad, if you want to praise my brother-in-law, just praise my brother-in-law, don't insult me!"

"How many people have you heard your uncle praise since you were a child?"

Du Feng tried to recall, "Hiss, it seems there are really not many. Otherwise, he must be a biological son-in-law..."

"Get lost!" His words were interrupted by his father. Du Ruolin frowned, looking intimidating without even getting angry. "You're always so petty!"

As early as when Du Ruolin yelled "get out", Du Feng jumped up instinctively. He felt relieved when he saw that his father did not unbuckle his belt.

"Go away!" Qi Hongying chased him upstairs.

Turning around, I saw Du Ruolin sighing, "We're not even one year apart in age, how come the gap is so big!"

Qi Hongying naturally knew that he was comparing her son to her nephew's son-in-law, so she said unhappily, "Like father, like son."

Du Ruolin was struck by her sarcastic remark, and he didn't seem to have the energy to scold his son. He didn't seem to hear her at all. He leaned over to pick up the teacup, took a sip of tea, and said with a sigh: "Chaoyang appears to be easy-going on the surface, but he is noble in his heart. Of course, he doesn't want his creation to be constrained by others."

Qi Hongying listened and nodded.

The Tao family left the military compound and took the bus back home.

Lin Chaoyang and Tao Yushu sat together, and he whispered, "I'm sorry for rejecting my uncle's invitation without even consulting you."

Lin Chaoyang's proactive apology warmed Tao Yushu's heart. She said, "I admire you for rejecting such a good offer."

"Why don't you ask me why I refuse?"

Tao Yushu's smile was gentle and bright, "I believe you!"

One word is worth a thousand words!

The couple looked at each other affectionately, holding hands tightly.

Tao Yumo, who had been leaning forward in the back seat to eavesdrop on their conversation, was fed a mouthful of dog food and silently adjusted his sitting position.

What kind of intimate words should I say? Aren't you ashamed to say them in public?
At this time, Tao's mother, who was sitting in the front row, complained: "He doesn't know the seriousness of the matter. Why don't you try to persuade him? You're only adding fuel to the fire!"

Father Tao's face was ruddy, his eyes looked a little drunken, and he murmured, "Your son-in-law has big ideas and a big heart."

"What do you mean?"

When Tao's mother asked again, Tao's father didn't answer her and fell asleep leaning on her shoulder.

Mother Tao frowned, looking somewhat disgusted, but still moved her husband's head towards her.

(End of this chapter)