Siheyuan: My name is Cao Xing, and I have a strong background

It was already past ten o'clock in the evening when he returned to the military compound.

There are no nighttime entertainment facilities these days. Apart from the dim lights from the street lamps, everything is so quiet.

Maybe this is also the reason why it is already dark at six or seven o'clock with the arrival of winter.

As usual, Cao Xing handed his work ID to the guard and was let in.

This is a routine inspection. You can't get in just by looking familiar.

When I passed by the guard room, I saw Mr. Guan sitting on a stool, drowsy.

He chuckled, picked up a bottle of Moutai and a pack of Zhonghua cigarettes and placed them next to his chair before leaving.

He had two packs of cigarettes and two bottles of wine in his basket. He originally wanted to give them to Uncle Wang, but when he saw Grandpa Guan, he gave him half of them.

He didn't wake up Grandpa Guan, just put down his things and walked out.

But what he didn't know was that after he turned around and left, Mr. Guan woke up.

Seeing the cigarettes and wine next to the chair, a smile appeared on his lips.

"This kid still feels sorry for an old man like me."

Then he picked up the cigarettes and wine and looked at them, and couldn't help but mutter to himself in surprise: "Wow, these cigarettes and wine are not cheap, and it's not easy to get them even if you have money. This guy is quite interesting."

Obviously, he knew the value of these cigarettes and alcohol, and it would be impossible to get them without some skills.

Cao Xing carried the remaining cigarettes and wine into the tube-shaped building. As soon as he entered the door, he saw Wang Xingguo sitting in the living room smoking.

Looking at the ashtray full of cigarette butts, it is obvious that Wang Xingguo has been sitting here for some time.

Seeing Cao Xing coming back, he said dissatisfiedly: "Why do you come back at this time every day? It's not peaceful at night. Try to come back earlier."

Cao Xing put the cigarettes and wine on the coffee table and said with a smile: "Uncle Wang, what are you worried about? Smoking too much is not good for your health."

"Hey, you are teaching me a lesson, kid. Where did you get these cigarettes and alcohol? It's not easy to get them. It must have cost a lot of money."

Cao Xing spread his hands and said, "Your nephew is very capable. It didn't cost much money, so you can rest assured."

Wang Xingguo didn't buy it and said directly: "I'm telling you, you can't do anything illegal."

Cao Xing waved his hands repeatedly and said, "Don't worry, the cigarettes and alcohol are definitely from good sources."

"You have been sensible since you were young. You know what you can and cannot do. I believe this. I am just worried that no one will take care of you when Aunt Yang and I are no longer around."

Wang Xingguo seemed to have something on his mind, and spoke earnestly to Cao Xing as he looked at him.

Cao Xing was stunned, knowing that Wang Xingguo would not speak without a purpose, and asked: "Uncle Wang, do you have any mission to go out?"

Wang Xingguo waved his hand and said, "Don't ask about things you shouldn't ask. Don't worry, even if I leave, your aunt Yang will probably stay to take care of you. Besides, your father has many comrades-in-arms. You can also look for them if you have any problems."

Cao Xing looked at the strong man who had taken care of him for more than ten years. He felt sad that they had to separate again just after he returned from his studies.

"Why are you looking at me like that? Can you please stop looking at me like a sissy?"

Wang Xingguo was the most saddened. He and Yang Lirong had never had children, so the old leader gave Cao Xing to their family to take care of. It can be said that they both had long regarded Cao Xing as their own child.

He felt more uncomfortable than anyone else at this sudden separation, but he didn't show it.

Cao Xing put away his sad mood, knowing that unless something serious happened, the central government would not transfer him as the head of an army, and he was in charge of a garrison with extremely strong combat effectiveness.

These are the troops guarding the capital. They will not be mobilized unless something serious happens.

"Uncle Wang, you and Aunt Yang can go without worry. Tell Aunt Yang not to worry about me. I can take care of myself."

Wang Xingguo rubbed his face and said, "It's not certain yet. It's too early to say. You have been smart since you were a child. You have become even smarter after being hit by someone. You can support yourself without any problem."

Cao Xing patted his chest and said, "That's right. After all, you raised me, so I won't embarrass you."

Wang Xingguo nodded, got up and went to bed.

Cao Xing lay on the bed feeling somewhat sad. He felt so sad that he couldn't sleep at all.

I kept thinking about what major events had happened in the past two years in my previous life that would have mobilized a garrison like Uncle Wang.

After much thought, there are only two things that can mobilize them. One is the battle for the vast oil fields, and the other is the Gobi Desert in the west.

I couldn't fall asleep after thinking about it, but as a small person like me, it was unnecessary to worry about such things, so I stopped thinking about it.

Eight days passed in a row.

His house was successfully completed these days, and Yang Lirong came tonight to see the house he renovated.

Cao Xing and Yang Lirong were seen getting off a military vehicle with guards standing beside them, which immediately attracted the attention of people around them.

Don't think that this is using the bus for personal purposes.

Yang Lirong also held a high rank in the military. As chief of staff of the General Staff, she held the rank of colonel.

Travel of this level requires guards.

Even though more than ten years have passed since the founding of the People's Republic of China, enemy agents are still very active, and the safety of senior generals like Yang Lirong has always been a problem.

"Xiaoxing, is this where you will live in the future?"

Cao Xing nodded and said, "Yes, Aunt Yang, this place is close to the factory. It only takes ten minutes to get there by bike. It's very convenient."

Yang Lirong smiled and said, "Well, it seems that the factory director treats you well and doesn't place you in a messy yard."

She was right. In the old city, a courtyard house like No. 95 Nanluoguxiang was indeed considered quite good.

It is much better than those shanty towns in remote areas.

Those who can live in such places are basically workers in well-known large factories or high-quality units.

Those courtyards are home to people like Zhao He who live from day to day without knowing whether they will survive tomorrow.

Although they sometimes earn a lot of money, it is not as stable as that in big companies, and the benefits provided by big companies are also beyond their reach.

Yang Lirong followed Cao Xing into the yard, only to see Yan Bugui in the front yard seeing Cao Xing coming in with a middle-aged woman. He was about to step forward to say hello, but when he looked up, he saw the armed guards following in from behind, so he slammed on the brakes and stopped.

It was Cao Xing who stepped forward and said, "Uncle, are you leaving?"

Yan Bugui was panicking. He nodded quickly and forced a smile, saying, "Yes, I'm going to the bathroom. Xiao Cao, is this your leader?"

"This is my aunt. I grew up in Aunt Yang's house. Aunt Yang is like my mother. Today she came to see the house I renovated." Cao Xing introduced with a smile.

Yan Bugui was sweating profusely, thinking that Cao Xing was hiding too deeply and was actually related to someone in the army.

"Ah, ah, then do you think you need me to accompany you?"

"Uncle, aren't you going to the bathroom? I think you should go quickly."

"Oh, oh, yes, I need to go to the bathroom, Xiao Cao, you guys chat, you guys chat."

Yan Bugui was already speaking without thinking, and after he finished speaking, he took a few quick steps and almost fell down.

Aunt Yang laughed and said, "You know how to take advantage of Aunt Yang."

Cao Xing spread his hands and said, "Aunt, you don't know, this courtyard is full of blind people. I can only use your name to scare them so that they won't hit me with their heads."