Chapter 962: Young Admiration for Ai 3
Ordinary people’s monthly salary just vanished like that, and Lu Tianjun’s monthly salary wasn’t even enough to settle the bill.
"I can’t believe my month’s salary isn’t enough to cover today’s mutton hotpot!" Lu Tianjun showed a mix of genuine and feigned embarrassment, "It seems I’m not working hard enough, uncle, auntie, I’ve let you down!"
Before Lu Jiang and Feng Qingxue could even speak, Jiang Xiaoyue quickly comforted him, "You’ve just joined the military; which recruit instantly earns hundreds for their salary? When I first joined, my salary was even a few bucks less than yours! If it wasn’t for the support from my dad and brother, my meager salary wouldn’t have covered my food. A soldier’s salary goes up with rank. Once you reach Uncle Lu’s level, with many years of service, the monthly salary and allowances could afford you several meals of mutton hotpot."
Lu Tianjun asked excitedly, "Do you think I could reach my uncle’s rank someday?"
"Of course!" Jiang Xiaoyue didn’t hesitate and responded crisply, "My dad always says you and your uncle both have the potential of a general. There aren’t many young people who could receive such praise from my dad."
Lu Tianjun was stunned for a moment, "Comrade Jiang Lao praised me?"
"Yeah!" Jiang Xiaoyue said with a radiant smile, "My dad really likes you. He says you have a resolute mind and both wisdom and courage. Unlike me and my nephew who are single-minded and impulsive, or some in the compound who flaunt their elder’s achievements and mess around with useless things."
"Really?" Lu Tianjun could hardly believe it.
Feng Qingxue sipped the mutton soup, listening to their back-and-forth conversation.