The 1960s: The Story of a Country Girl's Journey to the City

"Snapped!"

Commander Qin slammed his hand on the table and pointed towards Bao Ya:

"Please sit down and listen to me."

He was getting impatient. The important business hadn't been done yet, and the political commissar was dawdling on and on. Couldn't he just get to the point? At this rate, who knew how much time would be wasted.

Commander Qin turned to look at Zhou Zhigang, but Zhou Zhigang couldn't quite catch his gaze. He mustered his courage and straightened his back.

"Your military service spot originally belonged to someone else's son. Do you acknowledge that?"

Zhou Zhigang wanted to say no, but he didn't dare. The Yan family's spot might have been obtained through Secretary Yan. They were family, so it would be easy to find evidence.

"Yes, but..."

Zhou Zhigang was about to say something when Commander Qin raised his hand to stop him and continued to ask:

"You were the one who pursued that girl first, wasn't that right?"

"have."

He wanted to say no, but everyone in the village was watching. The whole village had benefited from Captain Yan's kindness, and if the troops went to investigate, the situation would be even worse than it is now.

Zhou Zhigang gritted his teeth and had no choice but to accept it all. But he was still resentful.

After hearing Zhou Zhigang's words, Division Commander Qin turned to Bao Ya and Captain Yan:

"Make him pay 500 yuan in compensation, and I'll remove him from his position as deputy company commander but let him continue as platoon leader. What do you think?"

Bao Ya and Captain Yan exchanged a glance, feeling it was about time. Just as Captain Yan was about to agree, Bao Ya immediately added:

"He cannot be promoted within five years."

Actually, 500 yuan is about right. They're not married yet, Dafeng is only 21, and Liu Erming is waiting for her at home. 500 yuan is enough for her dowry.

Bao Ya's words were not only to seek revenge, but also to prevent Zhou Zhigang from seeking revenge against the Yan family after his promotion.

Zhou Zhigang is 23 years old this year. If he is promoted to deputy company commander again when he is nearly 30 years old in five years, his future career advancement will be limited.

Serving in the military relies on hard work when you're young; once you get older, even if you want to work hard, you may lack the energy.

This offer is more practical than him giving money.

Hearing her say that, Commander Qin's expression almost cracked. If Bao Ya were a man, he probably would have started swearing by now.

"Look at how defiant he is. What if he gets promoted and then retaliates against us?"

Bao Ya quickly pointed to Zhou Zhigang, who was glaring at her fiercely. This scene was witnessed by Commander Qin.

Zhou Zhigang trembled at the look in Commander Qin's eyes and lowered his head, not daring to make any further moves.

"Okay, he can't be promoted for five years!"

I thought it would take a long time to get a result, but unexpectedly, a surprise came along. However, this result is good enough.

With 500 yuan in compensation and Liu Erming waiting to get married, the Yan family isn't at a loss.

After the settlement agreement was signed, the Yan family father and daughter were sent back to the guesthouse.

Commander Qin kept Bao Ya and Wang Xiao behind, sent everyone else away, and then took out the reed stalk sealed with wax from his pocket.

Upon seeing this, Bao Ya understood that he had come for this matter. Wang Xiao wasn't surprised to see the item either; after all, the two guys at the hospital hadn't fully recovered from their leg injuries and had to rely on him for errands.

"I haven't seen what's inside."

Bao Ya quickly distanced herself from the situation, as she didn't want to get involved in such trouble.

Commander Qin and Wang Xiao looked at her with the same expression, as if to say, "Wow, that skill you just displayed..."

"Report!"

"Come in!"

Bao Ya was sitting diagonally opposite the door. From her position, the person at the door seemed to be radiating golden light, and she shielded her eyes with her hand. When she finally saw who it was, she was horrified.

"Commander!"

"sit."

The man sat down and grinned at Bao Ya. Bao Ya rubbed her eyes and confirmed again that the person sitting opposite her was Qi Jianjun.

Qi Jianjun? The male lead, could it be the "Brother Qi" that Gu Panyue mentioned? And is the "Sister-in-law Qi" they're talking about Lin Chuxue?

Has Lin Chuxue also come to the army? According to the plot of the book, it should be two years later. Could it be that my time travel has caused a butterfly effect, and I am going to become a villainous female supporting character?

"Handle the pigeon matter to Qi Jianjun, with Wang Xiao providing support as needed. Later, have Xiao Lin take you to the grove to check for any other issues..."

Bao Ya didn't listen to what he said at all. Her eyes were fixed on the table, and her thoughts had already flown far away.

"Xiao Lin, Xiao Lin..."

"Bao Ya!"

Noticing that she was daydreaming, Wang Xiao tapped the table with her finger.

"Huh? What's wrong?"

"Take them to the grove later, especially to the place where the pigeons were found the other day."

Commander Qin also arranged work for her. He was a little confused as to why this girl was so listless, as if she had run out of energy and was slow to react.

"I?"

Bao Ya pointed to her own nose with her index finger, and then pointed to Wang Xiao and Qi Jianjun.

"Going into the woods with those two? Do you think that's appropriate?"

Then she looked at Commander Qin with a look of disdain. This question caught him off guard. It seemed inappropriate, but this matter needed to be kept secret and not let too many people know.

"Besides you, who else went to the grove that day?"

Qi Jianjun responded at the opportune moment. Bao Ya casually replied:

"Wang Muchen".

"Then let Wang Muchen go too."

Commander Qin made the decision immediately, and he seemed to be in a hurry.

Wang Xiao felt a little helpless. His son was not even six years old and spoke incoherently. What use would it be for him to go?

After making the arrangements, Commander Qin left without caring how they planned to arrange things themselves. Bao Ya, seeing that there was nothing else to do, wanted to go home.

Wu, the head cook, took care of cooking today, so she can rest for a day.

Bao Ya walked ahead, with Qi Jianjun and Wang Xiao following behind. It felt strange.

Where are you going?

Bao Ya turned around and asked the two men if they were thinking of going into the woods now. In broad daylight, she was going into the woods with two men. What would people say if word got out?

"Weren't we going to take a look in the grove?"

Qi Jianjun was still overjoyed. He thought he would never meet this person in his life, but he was able to meet him in the army. His heart was filled with indescribable joy.

"It's not appropriate to go now, everyone's watching. Why don't you wait for me in the grove tomorrow morning?"

Tsk, that sounds so awkward.

"Okay, I'll go to the grove after breakfast tomorrow."

Qi Jianjun originally wanted to go after the morning exercises, but then he thought that she probably wouldn't have eaten yet, so he changed it to after breakfast.

Bao Ya nodded and continued walking home. Why were the two people following her? She turned back and asked them.

Why are you still following me?

"I'll take you back."

Qi Jianjun blurted it out without thinking, which made Wang Xiao's gaze change. What's with the gift? Does he think I'm dead?

"No need, we're traveling together. She lives next door to me. You can go about your business."

This time, Wang Xiao stood in front of Bao Ya and spoke to Qi Jianjun.

"Okay, I'll head back now."

After saying that, Qi Jianjun nodded somewhat awkwardly to Bao Ya, then turned and walked in another direction.

Wang Xiao watched him walk away before turning back to ask Bao Ya:

"What's going on between you two? That guy's married, so don't do anything reckless. This is the military."

"How can you talk like that? I'm married too."

After saying that, Bao Ya ignored him and turned to walk home.