Back to the 60s: The Struggle Career of a Charmed Wife
Chapter 1625: Foreign Invitation 1

Chapter 1625: Chapter 1625: Foreign Invitation 1

Qinghe sat quietly listening to the comrades chatting, not expecting the topic to turn to himself.

His origin couldn’t be concealed, so after some thought, he replied, "Our Huaibei City is strategically crucial for the military and has produced many prominent figures. Wang Laoshuai and Army Chief are both from our Huaibei City, even Secretary Zhao, who turned into a hero after losing an arm, is from our city. I’ve always looked up to them and fulfilled my wish to join the army."

Upon hearing this, several people gathered around him.

"So you mean, your Huaibei City is the birthplace of heroes. Indeed, a land of outstanding people and natural beauty!"

"No wonder you strive so hard, you have role models to learn from."

"Good for you!"

With everyone chattering, soon no one pursued whether he and Lu Jiang were from the same hometown.

Qinghe secretly breathed a sigh of relief, looked towards the camp gate, and silently encouraged himself.

He must work harder, even if he cannot recognize his aunt and uncle, he cannot bring shame to them. He hoped when people learned of his relationship with them, they wouldn’t just refer to him as Feng Qingxue and Lu Jiang’s nephew. He wished through his own efforts, people would say Lu Jiang and his wife were Feng Qinghe’s uncle and aunt.

Suddenly, his shoulder stung, Tie Niu sat down beside him, "Where exactly in Huaibei City are you from? What’s the situation at home?"

"I think the information in my registration should cover everything, right?" Background issues make it difficult to get the chance to serve in the army. Every military slot demands the assurance of loyalty. Qinghe had met many who failed the recruitment requirements due to background issues, leaving them saddened, only one managed to enter the army by severing ties with his parents.

Tie Niu smiled without answering, instead asked, "Your surname is Feng?"

Qinghe immediately replied guardedly, "There are several people surnamed Feng in our boot camp, any problem?"

"No problem, no issue at all." He just felt the name sounded too similar to Feng Qingxue, and during discussions mostly about Lu Jiang and his wife, Qinghe’s silence made him seem slightly out of place.

"It’s fine then, I thought my surname had caused some concerns." Qinghe felt relieved.

Tie Niu laughed heartily, "Our army is not like what’s outside, so staying in the army is a great fortune."

The outside world, with its storms and tempests, fussing year after year, while the most peaceful place is perhaps the field army, where no one dares extend their reach here, ensuring many people’s safety.

Qinghe responded with a low "hmm", offering no comment.

Tie Niu appreciated Qinghe’s calm yet cautious demeanor. He didn’t speak much, but was savvy, physically fit, mentally agile, first-rate in marksmanship, suitable for being a sniper. Lu Jiang instructed him to pay close attention to some promising recruits this time, Qinghe being one of them.

"You regard him so highly?" Feng Qingxue asked.

Lu Jiang looked up at the azure sky and the drifting white clouds, then down at the yellowing grass at his feet, turning to look at his wife’s bright, beautiful face, he said solemnly, "He’s a sniper material, would be a pity to miss."

Feng Qingxue nodded, "Since you think he’s good, train him well then!"

"You don’t care?" Lu Jiang retorted.

"What’s there to care about? If he doesn’t offend me, I won’t offend him. As long as he serves earnestly, works diligently, if I were to cut off his path to success, wouldn’t I be a great villain? If he’s really capable, it’s good too. Once he makes it through, guess his family will be troubled by him, sparing us the nuisance."