Siheyuan: I stand for Xu Damao because he is my brother

Xu Dacan said: "I am more anxious than you, but the more anxious you are, the more you should not rush to seek medical treatment. Think about it, what does going to college mean? It means that the country has helped you select the best batch of educated young people.

By then, you can pick anyone in school with your eyes closed and it won’t be too bad. There is a high probability that you will be assigned to the same unit after graduation. Not only will you have a common language, but you can also support each other and make progress together.”

Xu Yao blinked: "You are right."

"..."

When it comes to Xu Yao's marriage, Xu Dacan is overwhelmed.

Do you remember that this girl was selected by the Communications major in the early 70s? During her two years of study, she fell in love with a guy in the same major, who was from Shandong, one year older than Xu Yao, fair-skinned, and quite capable.

In today's terms, it was like central air conditioning. After a few interactions, the two of them developed a liking for each other.

Although they were studying, they were actually under military management. They were all new recruits and according to regulations, they were not allowed to fall in love.

But emotions are something that cannot be controlled by humans.

One time it was Xu Yao's turn to be on duty when it was raining heavily. She happened to have her period that day, and she felt increasingly cold and uncomfortable standing in the rain.

At this time, the man secretly ran out, put a raincoat on her, and brought a bottle of hot water which he covered with his chest.

When I took it out, the skin on my chest was burned red...

This perfect tenderness touched Xu Yao and made the girl fall hopelessly in love with this man.

If this happened in society, two people might quickly fall in love and get married when their relationship heats up further.

But in the army, especially when you are a rookie, even the most passionate love can only be carried out in secret.

The two of them could only meet in class, and had very few opportunities to interact with each other in private.

The most daring thing he did was to secretly hold hands. Then one time, when they were assigned to the same group and doing practical training in the wild, the man took advantage of everyone else walking away and quickly kissed Xu Yao on the face.

Then there is no more.

The teachers in the school all had sharp eyes. The reason they pretended not to see at first was that they were waiting for these young men and women to expose themselves.

The school caught 17 pairs of men and women who violated school rules and secretly dated!

What Xu Yao couldn't believe was that the man was there! But the woman was not her...

Later, a bigger piece of news broke out: This man was married in his hometown before coming here, and even had a child, but he dared to hide it from the organization!

Moreover, after coming to school, he did not restrain himself or stop, and even hooked up with several female classmates at the same time. It turned out that Xu Yao was just a fish in his hands!

The fate of these 17 pairs of men and women was miserable. They were demobilized. The man's fate was even more miserable...

Didn’t Xu Dacan often say that people can never be taught, but they can learn something once they are taught.

After this incident, Xu Yao was completely scared and never dared to trust a man easily again.

In addition, due to the special nature of her job, she has to report to the organization if she wants to have a relationship. How do you describe this feeling?

After all, love should be a flower that grows freely, but it makes people feel like there is an extra layer of restraint.

In this special era, mission is above all else, and personal emotions also need to develop reasonably within the framework of the organization.

In short, Xu Yao, like many of her female comrades, was delayed. At the time, this was a common phenomenon. (Similar to Li Yunlong and his nurse wife)

Countless people have sacrificed their own little loves for a greater goal. Their dedication and perseverance have become the most moving chapter of this era.

"..."

As soon as Xu Dacan drove the car to Jiaodaokou, Xu Yao started clamoring to get out of the car.

In six years, the street has changed a lot, and she wanted to go down and take a walk and have another look.

Xu Dacan parked the car on the side of the road, carrying the luggage, and followed behind her with a doting look on his face.

Xu Yao was just like Granny Liu when she entered the Grand View Garden. Everything she saw was new to her and she was curious about it.

"Brother, there are many small businesses on the street. Look at these vegetables. They are so fresh!" Xu Yao kept chattering along the way. Street scene in 77 Xu Dacan was also very patient today: "They are all vegetable farmers from the suburbs. They carry vegetables on their poles every day and sell them in piles. They are fresher and cheaper than those in the vegetable market."

Xu Yao asked: "Is there no one in charge?"

Xu Dacan explained: "The situation is different now. Everyone is turning a blind eye."

Just when he wanted to explain the current situation to her, he found that Xu Yao had already run to a stall selling sour plum juice, shouting excitedly: "Brother! Brother! I want to drink!" The stall was almost at the gate of the courtyard, and Xu Yao suddenly turned around and asked Xu Dacan: "Brother, why are you so nice today? You obey me in everything."

Xu Dacan stared when he heard this: "Is this how 'obey everything' is used?" Xu Yao's eyes rolled around guiltily.

Xu Dacan sighed: "My parents said that you have served the country and dedicated your best years to the unit. When they wrote to me last time, they specifically told me to take you home with the etiquette of welcoming meritorious officials. They also said that if we take you to our hometown, they will have a big banquet and set off firecrackers..."

As Xu Dacan was talking, his voice couldn't help but soften: "Why are your eye sockets still so shallow? Come here, let's go home!"

Xu Yao wiped the tears from her face and smiled more beautifully than the peach blossoms.

"..."

The two people were in a good mood until they passed the screen wall.

Just as I was about to walk in, I heard a particularly annoying voice: "Stop!"

Xu Dacan cursed back angrily: "Get lost!"

Yan Bugui was holding a jar filled with rotting fertilizer, which stunk for 10 miles against the wind. Xu Dacan was so angry that he kicked the jar into the sky.

The jar flew up into the sky, swirled, and fell on Yan Bugui's head, scaring him so much that he ran away in fear.

With a loud bang, the jar broke into pieces, and the fertilizer inside was scattered all over the yard...

Before the stench spread, Xu Dacan pulled Xu Yao into the yard.

All the way to the middle courtyard, you could still hear Yan Laoxi jumping up and down and cursing, as well as the other neighbors living in the front yard cursing him, one wave louder than the other.

Xu Yao looked disgusted: "Why is he still so annoying!"

Aunt Yi, who was passing by the central courtyard, was washing vegetables in the sink when she saw Xu Dacan leading a heroic girl in.

After taking a look, she didn't dare to recognize him until Xu Yao greeted her. Then she said in surprise: "Hey, is this Xu Yao? Are you back from the army today? I haven't seen you for so many years, I don't dare to recognize you!"

As Aunt Yi was talking, she put the dishes into the basin and called them, "Come upstairs and sit down."

Xu Dacan said hurriedly: "Aunt Yi, there's no need. She brought a lot of things. Let's go back and settle down first."