The leader is my girlfriend

"If I were you, I would choose to ask instead of just leaving like that. There's nothing shameful about liking someone, especially after liking them for so many years. Why should I leave with regrets?"

After a moment's silence, Zhang Tao slowly spoke, "But if I really ask, maybe we won't even be ordinary friends anymore."

Wang Yiming retorted disapprovingly, "Judging from the current situation, you don't have time to be friends!"

This is very choking...

"By the way, when you first arrived at the army, did you get used to the life there?" Wang Yiming began to gossip about the military life in the 60s.

Zhang Tao shook his head, "I'm not used to it."

Wang Yiming nodded, showing his understanding, and then asked, "I heard that in the army there are cases where veterans bully new recruits. Have you ever encountered such a thing?"

Zhang Tao was silent for a moment, then responded softly, "Yeah, but I haven't done that since I became a veteran."

Hearing this, Wang Yiming's eyes lit up and he asked, "People around you must do this, right?"

"Yes, but I choose not to participate."

"Can you give me an example? I'm quite curious, but don't worry, I won't tell anyone."

Well, I usually keep silent to the outside world and gossip to the inside.

"Take the situation after boot camp, for example. Each class would assign several new recruits. During their first year, it was unwritten rule that each recruit was responsible for washing multiple pairs of socks and underwear every day. But by the time new recruits arrived the next year, there was no need to wash anything at all."

Wang Yiming's mouth opened in surprise. "You can... do it this way! Are there any other examples?"

Zhang Tao continued to recall, "Some veterans liked to borrow things from new recruits, and often forgot to return them. When I was a new recruit, I initially refused to obey the rules. I felt that some things were unfair and unreasonable. Why should we do this? Then, at night, I was covered with a blanket, and I didn't even know who did it."

"You don't know yet? At your current level, you can definitely cheat and pay it back."

Zhang Tao said calmly, "I know now, but I may not know everything. I don't think it's necessary anymore. This is how we all got through it."

"Then you're really amazing. I might cry. Can't I report it to the instructor?"

"I cried too, secretly in my bed. When I was discovered, they even cursed my mother. At that time, I really didn't dare to report it. During the meeting, the company commander and the instructor told me directly that quarrels are normal communication. If there is a problem, find a way to solve it yourself and don't escalate it."

"It's okay, just think they are just jealous of your good looks."

"Does that make sense?"

"Of course I have. Be more confident. You are good-looking. What are you afraid of?"

As expected, gossip can bring people closer together. Zhang Tao also opened up, "How did you and Boss Lu meet?"

"It was really a coincidence, a coincidence and an accident."

"Accident?" Zhang Tao was puzzled.

Wang Yiming laughed when he recalled it, "Yes, I accidentally bumped into her while riding my bike. It seemed like her blind date stood her up that day, and she was angry. I was curious from a distance, and ended up bumping into her without paying attention.

At that time, my wife was also strong and she was in a bad mood. I was so scared that I was ready to empty my wallet. But she didn't pick a fight with me. She said a few words and let me go. What was even more coincidental was that she was the direct superior of my direct superior's direct superior.

Then, it all started in a muddled way!"

"Do you feel inferior?" Zhang Tao is like this every time he faces Lu Wanwan, even now.

Faced with this question, Wang Yiming nodded without hesitation.

"Yes, of course. Why not? Let's talk about his position first. He's the deputy factory director. I might never reach that level in my entire life.

Let’s talk about her family background. She lived in a military compound. At that time, I didn’t know that her grandfather was the commander, but if you think about it, anyone who can live in such a place must have a high rank!

What about me? My parents were just ordinary farmers, earning a living by working hard in the fields. They are both dead now. As for my uncle and aunt, they were just ordinary workers.

As for academic qualifications, I am a junior college graduate. Although I can be considered a semi-high-achieving student in the current environment, the gap between me and those who have graduated from university is like heaven and earth.

I have neither money nor prospects; the gap is obvious. But if you ask me if I'm particularly self-conscious, it's not that serious. At most, I just feel like we're not a good match, and there's no possibility of further development."

Hearing this, Zhang Tao also began to ask curiously, "If that's the case, how did you two get together?"

I was running away and she was chasing me, so I couldn't escape even if I had wings. But I can't say this, as it will affect my image as a leader.

So, Wang Yiming shook his head mysteriously and answered evasively, "Oh, that's just how it is. When the destiny comes, it will work out naturally!

Because she likes me as a person, this is probably my biggest confidence. In fact, we have had conflicts. When she gets angry, I just want to comfort her! At first, I didn't think the gap was so big. It was then that I realized that if she didn't want me to get close to her, I wouldn't even be able to find her, let alone have any chance to contact her.

If the distance between two people is 100 steps, then the person who likes you will not let you walk 99 steps alone. She will meet you and walk with you, and you only need to walk 50 steps.

You asked me why I was with her? Because love is a two-way thing."

"It's really great, you guys are really great." It's really great to be liked and chosen by her.

"Of course I am. I am very happy with her. Very happy."

"You will always like her, right?" Zhang Tao had no stance, but he still wanted to confirm it.

"That's not right." Wang Yiming can clearly distinguish between liking and loving.

"what?"

"Like me, I go to a restaurant and buy dumplings, but if there are no dumplings, noodles will do. Love means I only want to buy dumplings, and if there are no dumplings, then I won't eat them, so I will keep loving them."

"I wish you happiness." For him, missing out is the end.

"Thank you. I also wish you happiness and hope you can meet your ideal partner." His rival gave up when he saw the difficulty, but he still felt a little bit reluctant. What an annoying sympathy!

"I have no chance." After so many years, Zhang Tao was a little confused because he suddenly lost his goal.

"No, you just don't have a chance with her. It can only be said that your destiny has not arrived yet. A good relationship is definitely not a tragic love with ups and downs. It may be as plain as water. A good story always needs to be told gently. This is the difference between true fate and a tragic fate."

……

After dinner, the two walked back and said goodbye at the entrance of the garment factory.

"I'm sorry to bother you today and talk to you for so long. Thank you." Zhang Tao also knew that it was a bit unusual for him to come here, but it seemed like he had made a friend.

Xiao Ming: No, no, no, we're still love rivals. Just keep your distance. Look at the look in my eyes. My wife tends to overthink things.

"You're welcome, Comrade Zhang Tao. I wish you a safe journey."

I haven't heard of his name in novels. I guess he is just an NPC. It's not easy for him. Let me send you my best wishes.

"Okay. By the way, what if I..." Zhang Tao suddenly mustered up the courage to ask.

"My wife works at the Foreign Trade Bureau. She's the deputy director. Isn't that impressive?"

Zhang Tao saluted Wang Yiming.

Wang Yiming patted him on the shoulder and said, "I have a bicycle. You can go by bicycle. It will be faster. I will pick up my wife after get off work and take the jeep home."