Chapter 85 - 0085: Visiting War Comrade 1_1
Unexpectedly, both Uncle Xu and Aunt Xu were not at home. Regrettably, Feng Qingxue and Lu Jiang could only leave and head to visit Lu Jiang’s wartime comrade.
The comrade, named Chen Ming, was ten years older than Lu Jiang and was once his former squad leader.
Now, Chen Ming lived in the county town, not far from Widow Zhao’s house.
On the way to visit him, Lu Jiang told Feng Qingxue all about Chen Ming’s exploits.
Eight years ago, a battle had cost Chen Ming an arm. He had to retire. After his transition to civilian life, he was rewarded with a position at a grain distribution center because of his military merits, even becoming the center’s director.
It’s a well-known plum job that earned him respect from villagers near and far.
Chen Ming’s parents had passed away amidst chaos. Chen Ming was brought up by villagers, showing intelligence and acumen from childhood. Chen Ming once caught the eye of Lu Jiang’s father, who provided support for him to go to school. Chen Ming joined the army at the age of 18. A few years later, some people introduced him to potential political partners, but he refused. Instead, when his troops passed his hometown, he took leave, returning home to marry Xiaohong, the granddaughter of the elderly couple who often fed him.
When Chen Ming and Xiaohong got married, Lu Jiang’s father sent them a generous gift.
Soon after the wedding, Chen Ming had to follow the troops again due to the tense situation. Xiaohong waited for him at home for five long years until he was wounded and retired to a peaceful life. Now the couple has two sons, one seven and one three.
Lu Jiang’s father was kind to Chen Ming, and Chen Ming was always grateful in return. Therefore, in these past few years, the Wanglou Brigade always had it easier when delivering the public grain than the other brigades.