Back to the 60s: The Struggle Career of a Charmed Wife

Commander Rong said, "The age recorded on the household registration might not be accurate. You should know this—my recorded age is actually two years younger than my real age. By the way, who are his parents?"

Old Zhang replied, "Li Jiaoyang’s parents passed away early. He grew up in an orphanage, so his age is indeed not quite accurate."

"Orphanage?" Commander Rong never expected to hear this answer. His brows furrowed. "He has no parents? How did he end up in an orphanage? Did you investigate this? Old Zhang, please look into it in detail."

"I’ve already inquired for you. You can thank Old Zhu, the deputy director of the railway bureau, who just so happens to have a wife who loves matchmaking and spreading gossip. As soon as I mentioned Li Jiaoyang, he immediately remembered." Old Zhang laughed twice at his own words. "Old Zhu said his wife had tried multiple times to set up matches for Li Jiaoyang, so when she heard I was asking about him, she couldn’t stop talking."

"Enough, Old Zhang. If you’ve got news, just tell me quickly. Don’t you know I’m incredibly anxious?"

Old Zhang became serious and said, "Li Jiaoyang is indeed an orphan. He was sent to the orphanage before the founding of the country. Naturally, no one knows who his parents are. Old Zhu’s sister-in-law said that this boy was a good kid—exceptionally smart and well-behaved. At a very young age, he stood out. Later, he was sponsored by a master in the art world to attend school. His grades were excellent. After graduating from university, he was allocated work by his unit. After working as a conductor for two years, he got transferred to the railway bureau, and his promotions have been relatively fast."

Commander Rong felt a sharp, piercing pain in his heart. "No parents? An orphan?"

"That’s right!" Old Zhang sighed. "We’ve all lived through war-torn times. Weren’t orphans everywhere? No one thought it was strange that Li Jiaoyang was one of them."

Commander Rong nodded. "You’re right, you’re right. But how did he end up an orphan?"