Go back to 1980 and enjoy it

Suifeng Hotel.

After eating and drinking, Mrs. Zhu put down her chopsticks and said: "Xiaojie, you are 24 years old this year and your job has stabilized. It's time to find a wife. When I was in my hometown, I invited you many times." The matchmaker helped you find a partner, but even I didn't like the girls the matchmaker found, so I never told you.

Now you have brought us two old guys to live in the county. Next, I am going to find a partner for you here in the county. What do you think? "

Zhu Junjie nodded and said: "Okay, Mom, you can figure it out. If you're ready, let me take a look. If it's suitable, get married."

As his parents are getting older, what they look forward to most is for him to get married and have children soon. Of course, he will not let them down.

Seeing that her younger son had no objection, Mrs. Zhu said with great interest: "I have become familiar with visiting the county these days. Later I will go to the government family home to talk to the aunts and see them or their relatives." Do you have any girls of the right age?”

Zhu Junjie couldn't help but smile and said: "Mom is very discerning. She even went to the government family home to help me find a partner."

Mrs. Zhu said proudly: "You are now the deputy director of the Public Security Bureau, and you are very good-looking. If the woman's family has no strength, how can she be worthy of you!"

Zhu Junjie followed his mother and said, "Mom, you are right, then I will wait for you to find a satisfactory partner for me."

Old Mrs. Zhu acted confident. Women usually take part in such matters, so Mr. Zhu remained silent throughout the whole process and gave the stage to the old lady.

After chatting for a while, the family checked out and left.

…

Courthouse entrance.

Zhang Guoan sat on a low stool, with the hookah leaning on his shoulder. He took out a handful of tobacco from the pipe with his right hand, rolled it into a small ball and stuffed it into the cigarette holder. Then he took out a match and stuffed it into his mouth. He entered the big smoking port above, lit a match, lit the tobacco, and started smoking.

His hookah was accidentally made by a master. When smoking, the sound of the water in it is very pleasant, and even if he stops smoking, the pleasant sound will still ring for a long time before stopping. This makes him While smoking, you can also enjoy this unique music, which is a rare enjoyment.

This is also the reason why Deng Shirong often comes to him to smoke whenever he is in Bobai.

Uncle Jiu certainly has no shortage of pipes, but not every hookah is made to this level.

Just when Zhang Guoan closed his eyes and shook his head, listening to the buzzing sound coming from the hookah, an old lady's voice came over: "A Biao, your hookah is really well made. The sound is so comfortable to listen to." ”

Zhang Guoan opened his eyes after hearing this and found an old lady standing in front of him out of nowhere. He couldn't help but smile and said, "My chimney is really well made. Biao, would you like to burn some cigarettes?"

This old lady is none other than Mrs. Zhu.

The courthouse and the Public Security Bureau are facing each other. Old Mrs. Zhu walked out of the Public Security Bureau and was about to walk to the Government Family Home. She saw a cousin opposite smoking. She was addicted to smoking and decided to go there. Come here and borrow the chimney to burn two tubes of cigarettes.

Unexpectedly, when I came over, I heard the music-like thumping sound coming from the hookah, and then I praised him.

Hearing the other party's inquiry, Mrs. Zhu smiled and said: "Of course I will burn it. I came here just to borrow the chimney from Biao."

Zhang Guoan handed over the chimney and asked, "Biao, your accent sounds like you are from Songshan Commune?"

In our country, the language is the most interesting. We also speak Hakka. The Hakka here in Bobai is very different from the Hakka in Meizhou, Guangdong. Even if they are both Hakka in Bobai, the differences between communes are different. Time also has its own language characteristics.

Based on this language feature, Zhang Guoan determined that the other party was from Songshan Commune.

Because the other person's accent was almost the same as Uncle Jiu's.

Old Mrs. Zhu took the chimney and said with some surprise: "Biao, you are very good. You can tell from my accent that I am from Songshan Commune."

The old lady has lived in the Songshan Commune area for decades, and she only recently followed her younger son to live in the county. Since she doesn’t have many contacts with other communes, she really doesn’t pay much attention to the differences in the accents of each commune. , naturally it is not clear that it is easy to distinguish.

Zhang Guoan pointed to the opposite side and said with a smile: "Your fellow Songshan Commune people live across the street. I often deal with them and I know the accent of your Songshan Commune people quite well."

"So this is ah!"

Mrs. Zhu looked stunned, and then asked: "Which brigade of our commune are you from?"

Zhang Guoan said: "He is from Bangjie Brigade."

Mrs. Zhu said: "That's a bit far away. I'm from the Shanxin Brigade."

Zhang Guoan said: "We are in the same commune, but we are not far apart."

Old Mrs. Zhu smiled and said: "That's right. This is a fellow villager and a neighbor. I really should go and say hello. I wonder if she is at home?"

It was Zhang Guoan's turn to be surprised at this and asked: "Neighbor? Biao, do you live near here too?"

Mrs. Zhu pointed to the door of the Public Security Bureau and said with a smile: "I live inside!"

Zhang Guoan asked: "Biao, almost all the people who live here come in and out every day, and I am familiar with them. Why do I seem to have never seen you before?"

Mrs. Zhu said: "My son just returned from the army not long ago and was assigned to work here. Of course you have never seen me before."

Zhang Guoan suddenly said: "I see, your son is a soldier, and I used to be a soldier."

Ever since her youngest son joined the army, Mrs. Zhu felt a sense of intimacy when she saw the soldiers. She originally just came to borrow a chimney to burn a few cigarettes and then left. After learning that the guard in front of her had also been a soldier, she stayed and chatted with him. got up.

"It's really disturbing to mention my son. He went there in 1978, and ended up going to the battlefield the next year. We didn't know the news until he successfully retreated from the battlefield, and we almost lost my mind. Scared to death.”

Zhang Guoan knew which war it was as soon as he heard it. Knowing that the other party's son had been on the battlefield like him, his attitude became more enthusiastic and said: "A Biao, you went to the battlefield to serve the motherland. You are such a good son. Yes, I also fought against Japanese soldiers back then.”

Mrs. Zhu was in awe when she heard this. In their era, those who had fought against the Japanese were all heroes of the motherland.

Because of this common topic, the two chatted very speculatively.

Later in the conversation, Zhang Guoan asked: "By the way, how old is your son, Biao?"

Mrs. Zhu said: "He joined the army just after he turned 18. He is already 24 this year."

Zhang Guoan praised: "It is true that a hero comes from a young boy!"

Mrs. Zhu sighed and said: "I originally thought he would come back after serving as a compulsory soldier for three years, but I didn't expect that he would be away for six years. Now he is 24 years old, but he doesn't even have a wife. His nephews all got married last year. Yes, I’m so worried.”

Zhang Guoan is also a veteran. He naturally knows that if he is an ordinary soldier, he will usually retire after three years. Those who can continue to stay in the army are basically officers and cadres, so he asked: "Biao, what was your son doing when he was in the army?" What’s the level?”

As soon as she mentioned this, Mrs. Zhu became very proud and said with pride: "This guy is quite up to date and has become the deputy commander of the army. If he hadn't worried about us two old guys, he would have stayed in the army to continue. Damn, there’s really some future!”

Zhang Guoan couldn't help being shocked when he heard this, and asked: "Ah Biao, has your son made great achievements on the battlefield?"

Mrs. Zhu said with a smile: "I heard he said he achieved second-class merit!"

"Amazing!"

Zhang Guoan gave a thumbs up. Promotion in wartime is naturally different from promotion in peacetime, especially when meritorious services are performed.

But then again, it only takes six years for a new recruit to be promoted to deputy regimental commander. Even in wartime, it is not an easy task. It must be a combination of multiple factors for this miracle to happen, otherwise it would be impossible to be promoted. Got it so quickly.

Thinking of this, Zhang Guoan asked: "A Biao, your son's educational level should not be low, right?"

Mrs. Zhu said with a smile: "He graduated from high school but didn't go to college, so he became a soldier."

Zhang Guoan had an expression that was as expected. No matter what industry he was in in this era, there was a huge difference between the educated and the uneducated. The same military exploits placed on an uneducated soldier might be promoted to a company commander or even a platoon leader. It's over, but for a high school graduate, he was promoted to the deputy regiment level for the first time.

The power of knowledge is clearly revealed at this moment.

Of course, there is another important reason. With the changes in the domestic and international environment, the construction of our country's army has also undergone earth-shaking changes. In order to strengthen the combat effectiveness of the army, superior leaders are determined to implement the command of the three generations of old, middle and young people in the army. system to make the military’s senior leaders younger and more knowledgeable.

And this is absolutely indispensable for the fact that the son of the eldest sister in front of him was promoted to the deputy regiment in just six years.

After all, he fully meets the two characteristics of being young and knowledgeable. In addition, he is brave in combat, has achieved second-class military exploits, is valued by the leaders above, and then promoted quickly, so that this kind of miracle can happen.

"Your son chose to retire like this. (Let me explain here, demobilization is actually a form of military discharge, but demobilization is aimed at officers and can only be used on officers. Just like carp is also a fish. You are correct to call it carp. It’s not wrong to call it a fish. It’s a pity. If you stay in the army, you really have a bright future. But I think you are too young to let the child go. This proves that you are a filial child!”

At this point, Zhang Guoan added: "With your son's rank in the army, he is at least a political commissar or deputy director in the Public Security Bureau, right?"

Mrs. Zhu nodded and said: "You are right, my son is indeed a deputy director."

Zhang Guoan smiled and said: "Your son is so outstanding, are you afraid that he will not be able to find a satisfactory wife?"

Old Mrs. Zhu said with a headache: "It's really not easy to find this. I don't like the girl with average conditions, but it's not that easy to find the girl with good conditions. I just arrived in the county, and I can't find it." I don’t know who to ask for help if I know someone.”

When Zhang Guoan heard this, he couldn't help but feel moved, and then asked: "Biao, how tall is your son? What does he look like?"

Old Mrs. Zhu said proudly: "Biao, I'm not bragging to you. My son is 1.74 meters tall and very handsome. There are really few people in our village who can match him."

Zhang Guoan was relieved after hearing this and said: "Listening to what you said, I have a very good girl here who may meet your requirements."

Mrs. Zhu's eyes lit up when she heard this, and she quickly urged: "Biao, what kind of sister you are, please tell me quickly."

Zhang Guoan once again reached out and pointed diagonally across the street and said, "I'm talking about the eldest daughter of your fellow villager in Songshan Commune. This girl is two years younger than your son. I heard her father say she is 1.62 meters tall. She is dignified and delicate, gentle and virtuous, and she looks like a prosperous husband at first glance. She is also good at doing laundry, cooking and everything. For more than two years, she has been doing her best to help her elder brother and sister-in-law take care of their children.

As for her education level, I haven't asked about it, but her family is full of educated people, so her education should not be much different. "

The more Mrs. Zhu listened, the more satisfied she became. She couldn't help but ask: "Biao, what do her parents do?"

"Her mother seems to have been gone for some years. According to her father... you know the Suifeng Hotel, right? It's the largest and most upscale hotel in the county."

Although Mrs. Zhu is illiterate, she just went to Suifeng Hotel for dinner yesterday. She still memorized the name of Suifeng Hotel and nodded: "Of course I know this. My son took us to eat there yesterday." It’s a meal!”

Zhang Guoan smiled and said: "That's a coincidence. This Suifeng Restaurant is owned by the girl I told you about her father. You went to eat there yesterday. Maybe you have already met this girl!"

Old Mrs. Zhu exclaimed: "Oh, it turns out that big hotel is owned by her family. This is incredible. That hotel is really big. This is the first time I have seen such a big and high-end hotel." The hotel!”

Zhang Guoan smiled and said: "What do you think, Biao? If you think it's okay, then I'll talk to her dad about it later."

How could Mrs. Zhu be dissatisfied? She nodded repeatedly and said, "Yes, of course, I'll bother you, Biao. You have to say something nice to my son during the introduction!"

Zhang Guoan smiled and said: "Don't worry, your son and I are both soldiers. I also hope that he can find his own happiness."

Afterwards, the two sides chatted for a few more words, and then Mrs. Zhu went back full of expectations.

…

Suifeng Hotel.

Deng Shirong was drinking and chatting with Zhang Guangzong.

Since inviting Zhang Guangzong to the hotel, Deng Shirong would sit down and have a drink with him whenever he was in the county town and had nothing to do.

While the two were drinking and chatting, Deng Yunzhen's voice came over: "Uncle Zhang, come in and sit down. My dad and Grandpa Zhang are drinking over there!"

Deng Shirong and Zhang Guangzong followed the sound and found that Zhang Guoan was here.

Deng Shirong greeted quickly: "Brother Zhang, this way."

Zhang Guoan walked over and sat down with a smile, looked at Zhang Guangzong, and joked: "Third uncle, you are really enjoying your little life. If I had known, I would have quit my job in the court without notifying you." If I take refuge with Uncle Jiu, I can drink leisurely every day like you."

Zhang Guangzong laughed and scolded: "You're a good boy, you dare to make fun of me!"

Deng Shirong answered with a smile: "Brother Zhang, if you are willing, you can come to me at any time. If nothing else, it will be no problem for you to eat and drink well every day."

Zhang Guoan laughed and said: "Uncle Ninth, it's settled. If I get tired of watching the door, I will come over and eat and drink with you."

While the three of them were joking, Zhang Wenjuan also came over with bowls and chopsticks, smiled and said hello: "Uncle Six!"

The people in Xincun were introduced to work here by their sixth uncle. This year, the boss raised their salary. Her monthly salary is now 30 yuan, including meals in the hotel, and a year-end bonus. This treatment is put aside The county seat is already a very good job.

Therefore, she was grateful from the bottom of her heart to Uncle Liu.

Zhang Guoan smiled and said: "Ajuan, your boss is a rare good boss. You have to work hard here and don't be lazy. Do you understand?"

Zhang Wenjuan nodded and said: "I understand, Uncle Six."

Deng Shirong answered: "A-Juan and A-ying work very hard."

While talking, Deng Yunzhen brought a plate of boiled pork belly and said with a smile: "Master Zhang said that Uncle Zhang, you like to eat this and braised pork ribs. He is making braised pork ribs for you now."

"This old seventeen!"

Zhang Guoan smiled and did not dwell on this matter. Instead, he said to Deng Yunzhen: "Azhen, please sit down and listen. The main reason I came here is to talk to your dad about your marriage, and I am going to do it for you." A matchmaker.”

Deng Yunzhen couldn't help but widen her eyes when she heard this. She has been a bit evil recently. Not long ago, a matchmaker came to her door and wanted to match her, but the man was rejected at her father's level. She didn't expect that even Uncle Zhang would want to match her now. Talked about matchmaking.

However, she really has no idea of ​​getting married for the time being.

Deng Shirong was also a little surprised: "Brother Zhang, where are you from?"

Zhang Guangzong interjected: "Lao Liu, with Azhen's conditions, if you want to be a matchmaker, you have to be a very good young man. If the conditions are average, don't say it and it will be embarrassing."

Zhang Guoan smiled and said: "Third uncle, don't worry, I know it well. If the young people I say are not outstanding, how can I have the shame to tell Azhen!"

Deng Shirong became interested upon hearing this and asked: "Brother Zhang, what's going on with the other party? Tell me quickly!"

Zhang Guoan took a piece of white-cut pork belly and tasted it, and then briefly introduced: "Uncle Jiu, this young man is also from your Songshan Commune. He is 24 years old, 1.74 meters tall, with a high school education. He just turned eighteen in 1978. He joined the army at the age of one, and went to the battlefield when the war broke out in 1979. He fought bravely on the battlefield, and was awarded second-class merit. In addition, he was young and educated, and was a key talent of the army, so he was promoted to deputy regiment at a young age. level.

However, because his parents were getting older, in order to come back to spend their old age with them, he resolutely gave up his great future in the army, changed careers, and now serves as the deputy director of the Public Security Bureau. It can be said that he is truly young and promising. "

As soon as these words came out, Deng Shirong, Deng Yunzhen and Zhang Guangzong were all surprised.

24 years old, deputy regimental level.

After changing his career, he was also the deputy director of the Public Security Bureau.

Such a young man is really too good to be true.

This time Deng Shirong was really interested. The other party was an excellent soldier. There was no need to examine his moral character. What needed to be noted was whether his parents were difficult to get along with, and whether he was compatible with his daughter's personalities. .

As long as you confirm these two points, it will be a rare and good marriage.

Thinking of this, Deng Shirong asked: "Brother Zhang, are his parents difficult to get along with? And what is his personality like?"

"Uncle Jiu, I actually don't know this because I'm not familiar with him either."

Next, Zhang Guoan recounted the conversation between him and Mrs. Zhu, and finally said: "This young man brought his parents to your restaurant for dinner yesterday. I just don't know if you still have any impressions?"

Several people looked at each other in confusion after hearing this, and then shook their heads to show that they were not impressed.

There are so many diners coming in and out of this restaurant in a day. Unless there is something special about the diners, no one will take it seriously.

Zhang Guoan smiled and said: "It doesn't matter if I have no impression. The main reason I came here is to say hello to Uncle Jiu first. If you think this young man is really good, then let's find someone to inquire about his details and see what the facts are like with his mother. Is there any discrepancy in what he said?”

Deng Shirong nodded and said: "Okay, then I won't go anywhere tomorrow. When the old lady comes out, I will talk to her about this matter in detail. If there are no problems, then we will arrange for the two young people to meet."

Zhang Guoan hummed and said, "I will also ask my acquaintances in the Public Security Bureau tomorrow to see if there is such a newly appointed deputy director recently."

Deng Shirong said: "Then this matter is settled, let's continue drinking!"

Zhang Guangzong picked up the wine and touched it with Deng Shirong, then looked at Deng Yunzhen, who had been sitting silently, and said with a smile: "Azhen, if this young person is really reliable, then you have to seize the opportunity, such an outstanding person It’s really hard to find young people.”

Deng Yunzhen showed a shy smile and said, "Grandpa Zhang, I am just an ordinary person. People who are so outstanding may not necessarily think highly of me."

Zhang Guangzong took a sip of wine and said: "Azhen, don't be too modest. You have a good personality, gentleness and virtuousness. You also have a father who is a big boss and a younger brother who is destined to have a bright future. Don't say he is just the deputy director. If you move up a level or two, you will be worthy of him."

Zhang Guoan agreed and said: "Yes, Azhen, don't ignore your advantages. Your father, brother and younger brother are all your strongest backers."

Deng Yunzhen just said it, but she didn't feel inferior at all.

After all, her family's income last year exceeded 100,000 yuan. She has a father who is so good at making money, and a brother who is so good at studying. If it had been someone else's nose, she would have turned upside down. It would be good if she didn't look down on others. How could she be afraid? Being looked down upon by others?

After chatting about the business, Deng Shirong and the other three turned their attention to the wine. It was rare for the three of them to get together to drink, so naturally they wanted to enjoy themselves.