MMB Chapter 1337: The life of a wife and children was destroyed by a group of elderly people
Chapter 1337: The life of a wife and children was destroyed by a group of elderly people
Under Wang Dalei's astonished gaze, Mr. Xu, the general manager of the community who was over fifty years old, looked like a little fan who had seen his idol. His face was full of smiles. He saluted Chen Jun respectfully and affectionately called him "chief".
This scene completely stunned Wang Dalei. Mr. Xu was a military man, a former major. How could he be so respectful to a young-looking veteran, calling him "chief"? Wang Dalei had been working in this community for so long, but this was the first time he'd seen the usually serious and stern Mr. Xu beaming at someone. It was truly out of character.
However, the following conversation between the two was like a bolt from the blue, making Wang Dalei feel like there was something wrong with his ears and wonder if he had heard it wrong.
"What? You know who I am?" Chen Jun frowned slightly, looking up and down at the surrounding property security guards. He nodded secretly. He could still vaguely see the shadow of a soldier in these people. Their posture and demeanor all exuded a bit of military spirit.
"Comrade Commander, in order to provide professional and attentive service to all homeowners in our community, we need to constantly verify and update the identity information of every homeowner. Just when you were promoted to General, the relevant information was accurately delivered to me through the Civil Affairs Department." President Xu spoke, looking at Chen Jun with a look of amazement. In his mind, this man was the only General in the community, yet the man before him looked so young that he felt perfectly comfortable calling him a college student.
Chen Jun was taken aback for a moment, then nodded gently. It seemed his status had indeed changed dramatically since his promotion to General. He remembered that his promotion to Lieutenant General hadn't caused much of a stir, but his promotion to General had even the Ministry of Civil Affairs personally notified him. After all, his special status necessitated special arrangements and services to ensure he lived a life free of unnecessary disruption.
"Admiral rank... Oh my god..." Wang Dalei felt his mind go blank, completely stunned. He'd been retired for so long, and he'd never seen anything so shocking. This young man in his early twenties was already a general! To him, this concept was simply unimaginable. Remember, in his previous unit, the highest commander was only a lieutenant general.
"I can actually communicate so amicably with a general!" At this moment, Wang Dalei's emotions were extremely complicated, and his heart was like a surging sea. This feeling was even more surprising and shocking than if he had won the five million lottery.
At this moment, Chen Jun turned back calmly, glanced at Wang Dalei, and then said to General Xu, "Comrade Wang has some connections with my former unit. After our conversation just now, I found him to be a very good person. He is conscientious and responsible in his work, and his attitude is very positive. Has the position of your security captain been decided yet? If not, I think it should be no problem for him to take the position?"
President Xu was slightly taken aback, but quickly reacted and said, "It hasn't been decided yet, Chief. You are the highest-ranking officer in this community. Originally, the selection of the security captain had to wait for your return and hold a meeting to discuss it before it could be determined. Now that you say so, there must be no problem. Let him take the position."
After saying that, President Xu turned to look at Wang Dalei and said loudly, "Comrade Wang Dalei, from today on, you are the security captain of this community. You must do your service job well. Why don't you quickly thank the commander for the promotion?"
Wang Dalei woke up as if from a dream, and quickly walked up to Chen Jun, saluted solemnly, and said in a trembling voice: "Thank you, Chief!"
Chen Jun patted Wang Dalei on the shoulder and said earnestly, "I was also a soldier in the original Iron Fist Regiment. Although this organization has been disbanded, the spirit of the Iron Fist Regiment should always be deeply engraved in the hearts of each of us. Do this job well and carry forward the spirit of the original unit. Even if it's just a security job, it's another battlefield for us soldiers."
"I guarantee you'll complete the mission!" Wang Dalei's eyes flushed slightly, a layer of moisture forming. He had never imagined that the young commander before him was also a member of the Iron Fist Regiment. When the Iron Fist Regiment disbanded, he, a veteran of five years, shed many tears, his heart filled with reluctance to part with his old comrades and commander. Over two years later, he still often dreams of his days in the Iron Fist Regiment. He never expected that the memories he once thought could only be carried on in his dreams would actually be rekindled here after his retirement.
"The youngest leader actually comes from the same unit as me." This feeling made Wang Dalei feel warm in his heart, it was so good.
After Chen Jun gave Wang Dalei a few more instructions on work, he didn't linger any longer. With everyone's respectful escort, he carried his luggage and headed home.
When Chen Jun's back gradually disappeared from everyone's sight, President Xu couldn't help but sigh and said to Wang Dalei with envy, "Old Wang, you are so lucky to have met such a noble person."
"Boss Xu, he... which unit is he leading? Oh my god, he's so young and already a general?" Even at this moment, Wang Dalei still felt like he was dreaming, completely lost. He even wanted to slap his face to see if this was actually happening.
"You silly boy, why are you slapping yourself in the face? I don't know exactly which unit he is from. But I can tell you clearly that the existence of this community is largely due to him. So, you can get a promotion from him, which is really a great honor for your ancestors. You must go back and pay homage to your ancestors." President Xu said half-jokingly.
Everyone around couldn't help but laugh. Wang Dalei nodded again, feeling incredibly lucky. He looked towards Chen Jun as he left and saluted solemnly once more, his eyes filled with gratitude and respect.
On the other side, Chen Jun returned home not long after leaving.
An Ran was holding Er Bao, leaning quietly against the door. In the warm afterglow of the evening, her figure was coated with a soft halo, and she waited quietly for Chen Jun's return. When she saw Chen Jun's tired face appear before her, a trace of heartache flashed in An Ran's eyes. Her voice was low and serious, full of worry: "Chen Jun, you have worked hard for the country."
An Ran had long known about her husband's promotion to general. However, like Chen Jun, she, faced with this honor, wasn't primarily concerned with the superficial glitz but the weight of responsibility. She knew Chen Jun's character well, and understood that his life would be subject to numerous restrictions from now on, with no longer the carefree freedom he once enjoyed. As a secret agent, she had previously protected several high-ranking officials and understood the strict security of life, with professional Zhonghai guards constantly following his every move and leaving him with no privacy.
Chen Jun was slightly moved, a gentle smile appeared on his face, and he said with respect and gratitude: "You guard this home and work harder than I do. Thank you!"
Under the setting sun, General Chen Jun, with a beaming smile, gently embraced his wife and child. Erbao, already two years old, seemed to sense the warmth of the moment and giggled. Her clear laughter was like the sound of nature. She was like a little angel sent down to earth, bringing endless joy to this family.
The two hadn't seen each other for a long time. At this moment, thousands of words turned into this warm hug. For a moment, they didn't know what to say, and just hugged each other quietly at the door.
a long time……
Suddenly, hurried footsteps were heard from the house, and then my father-in-law rushed out from inside, shouting from a distance: "Chen Jun, you're back at the right time. Today is my 70th birthday, and many relatives and friends are here. You came back specially to attend my birthday party, right?"
When Chen Jun heard this, he was slightly stunned, a look of embarrassment appeared on his face, and he subconsciously looked at An Ran, hoping that she could help him out.
An Ran immediately understood and explained to her father with a smile, "Dad, Chen Jun did come back specially for your birthday, but because of his special status and his tight schedule, I didn't ask him to bring any gifts."
An Ran's father laughed heartily upon hearing this. "His return is worth more than any gift. I have everything I need. Besides, my son-in-law has been promoted to general now, so this gift is more valuable than anything else. I used this as an excuse to invite all my relatives and friends, and they all came as soon as they heard about it."
Chen Jun finally understood and felt a little confused. He didn't expect his father-in-law to know about his promotion so quickly.
An Ran seemed to see through his confusion and quickly explained, "The Ministry of Civil Affairs sent someone to our house to announce your promotion on the day you were promoted. The property management staff also came over and said they needed to register your information so they could provide better service. This way, everyone will know."
Chen Jun nodded slightly, not really thinking anything was wrong. After all, this residential complex was built by the military specifically for high-ranking officers like him, so security was naturally very strict, and every staff member had undergone rigorous screening. Furthermore, everyone entering and leaving the complex had to sign a confidentiality agreement, so the security aspect was reassuring...
But just as he had this thought, suddenly, a large group of people rushed out of the room. They were all relatives and friends invited by his father-in-law. When these people saw Chen Jun, their eyes lit up instantly and they surrounded him in an instant.
"Haha, is this Comrade Lao An's son-in-law? He is so handsome, so young and promising, and he is already a senior military officer. If I had such a son-in-law, I would definitely hang a big banner in our community to show off. Lao An, you are really low-key. It's your 70th birthday and we only know that your son-in-law is a general!" An aunt said with a smile, her eyes full of envy.
Chen Jun couldn't help but feel a bit overwhelmed when he heard this. Before he could react, the group of people surrounding him were like a pot of boiling water, talking non-stop.
"Xiao Chen, look at all the young generals like you, are there any unmarried ones? I have a granddaughter who is not married yet. Can you help introduce her to someone?" another aunt asked expectantly.
"When An Ran got married last time, I remember you were only a major general. Only two years have passed, and you're already a general? Oh my God, are promotions so fast in the army now?" An old man also joined in the fun.
The majority of these people were middle-aged women, who bombarded Chen Jun with a barrage of chatter. Sometimes they begged him for help finding a date, and sometimes they boasted about how great he was as a general. This made Chen Jun feel a little overwhelmed, a wry smile on his face, and he felt incredibly helpless.
To these ordinary people, the general was like a legendary figure, usually only seen on TV. Now that they finally saw a living general standing before them, they definitely wanted to take a good look at him, and even if they had nothing to say, they had to find something to talk about, so they wanted to get close to Chen Jun and become familiar with him.
An Ran, holding her child, couldn't help but smile from ear to ear as she watched her husband, feeling awkward and embarrassed by the crowd. Meanwhile, Old An, standing nearby, grinned almost ear to ear, his smile so exaggerated you could almost see his throat. He felt incredibly proud that An Ran had married so well, and he secretly wondered if his family's ancestral graves had caught fire to allow An Ran to find such a high-ranking general as her son-in-law. He thought of his son, who had been so highly regarded since childhood and considered himself so talented, and wondered if he would ever become a general.
Chen Jun was completely frustrated. These people were so overly enthusiastic that he didn't even have a chance to have a proper conversation with his wife and children before he was surrounded by this fiery "elderly hot-blooded group." They were chattering away, calling him "aunts, uncles, and aunts," and even a little kid, a few years old, insisted on being his friend... Chen Jun couldn't help but laugh and cry. He wondered if he could have come back at this time. If only he could have postponed his visit for a few days. He hadn't expected that after his promotion, even going home would have become so much more of a hassle.
He felt that he had finally come back and was surrounded by his wife and children, but he didn't expect to be ruined by a group of elderly people.
These old people took turns holding Chen Jun's hands and told him not to forget Fugui. They had a very close relationship and had been a family for many years... Fortunately, Chen Jun had been in the Chinese Academy of Sciences for some time and was no pushover, so he gave him enough face.
Finally, the meal started.
Originally, Chen Jun wanted to slip away and go back to the house to rest, but when he turned around, he was stopped by his father-in-law.