Chapter 516: Military service

Chapter 516: Chapter 516: Military service On the roof, there were four mosquito coils burning at the four corners. There were no more mosquitoes that could jump around for a few days, so now every bite they took was a solid bite, and one had to be on guard.

Three deckchairs are placed in the middle, and the three lazy soldiers are lying on them, feeling their stomachs. On the small table next to them are three watermelon helmets with no red flesh left, just the skin, and a few bunches of grapes that they can't bring themselves to eat. They have just finished eating, and one of them has already finished half a watermelon, so they need to digest for a while before they can make some room in their stomachs.

It's quite lively downstairs right now, like a meeting. Actually it is a meeting, but they are meeting while drinking wine and eating good food. Often, it is so noisy that you can't hear what people are saying. It's only when Feng Zhenchang speaks that it gets a little quieter.

The news that the food factory had received a large order spread through the surrounding villages in the afternoon. Not only did the village chiefs come, but also people from those villages who felt they had a good relationship with the family.

Of course, there was only one request: they hoped that they could also grow radishes on their land, which the food factory would buy.

'What time do you think they'll finish?' Xiao Zhijie asked.

'Ten o'clock should be about right,' Wang Changning said.

Feng Yiping shook his head, 'I don't think so,'

'I think so too,' Xiao Zhijie said. 'Didn't you hear what happened downstairs? Several people spoke in such a roundabout way, going over everything, and it wasn't until the end that you realised they were talking about something in the middle,'

this guy is very vivid in his description. Indeed, people from this part of the country usually don't just come straight to the point when it comes to important matters, they always have to build up to it, and only then reveal the subject. And it seems that everyone thinks that's the only way to speak.

'It's a big deal, so it's understandable,' Wang Changning said.

'It's actually very simple. It doesn't matter if they don't come today, they'll all have to sign the agreement at that time,' Feng Yiping said, waving his fan a few times.

'You need an agreement to grow vegetables? Besides, this is a good way to help them increase their income, so why wouldn't they cooperate? It's not necessary,' Wang Changning asked.

'It's very necessary to make things clear beforehand to avoid trouble later,' Xiao Zhijie also has a strong sense of contract.

'If we're all helping them get rich, what kind of trouble could there be?' Wang Changning still disagrees.

'You're so naive. Haven't there been plenty of examples of well-meaning actions backfiring?' Xiao Zhijie puts on an air of superiority. seaʀᴄh thё Nôvelƒire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

'If it's just our village, that's fine, but now several surrounding villages want to grow it too. If we don't write down the precautions in black and white, there's bound to be trouble when it comes time to harvest. For example, no chemical fertilisers, no pesticides, the harvest time, the definition of a qualified product, the inspection methods, if these aren't set down in advance, you can see, when it comes time to harvest, there might be fights,' Feng Yiping said.

As I said, these folks don't have many tricks up their sleeves, but you can't assume they're honest and trustworthy, especially when money is involved.

For example, for the same acre of land, if you don't use chemical fertilisers or pesticides, you might only get 3,000 kg of radishes, but if you do use them, you might get 4,000 kg. If you don't agree on this beforehand, do you think they'll go for it?

'You're right, I was being too simple,' said Wang Changning. This is quite good, and perfectly embodies the glorious tradition of admitting one's mistakes and correcting them.

'Your village has really become rich,' said Xiao Zhijie with emotion. 'Although there is less land being cultivated now, it is mainly for cash crops, and the income is higher than before. Coupled with the fact that everyone in the family has a salary from working, the prospects are better than some people in the city. I've seen that in a few years, I'm afraid every family will be living in a house like yours,'

This is for sure. I reckon that every family in the village is planning to build a new house.

'I reckon that in a year or two, the girls and boys in your village will be very popular,'

This is also certain. Seeing that the people of Fengjiachong, who stayed at home, are taking big strides towards a comfortable standard of living, how could the marriageable young people not be in demand?

'It's easy to build a house, it's just that the supporting facilities need to be improved, and that can't be done in a year or two,' Feng Yiping is very clear-headed. Not every family is living in a small Western-style building, so he doesn't feel that he has caught up with the city.

'Isn't it being improved step by step? It seems that the town is tilting towards your village. Look, apart from the town, which other village has a kindergarten? Your village is the first. And the medical point set up by the town hospital is also the first in your village,' Xiao Zhijie said a little angrily, 'It turns out that your village is the favourite son, and the other villages were all brought by the stepmother?'

'Don't complain, everything will come in time. Besides, what are you not satisfied with? You've settled down in the provincial capital and you've even won the hand of the headmaster's daughter,' Wang Changning said with a smile.

'The provincial capital is not all that great. You can't see so many bright stars in the provincial capital,' it seemed that Xiao Zhijie was going to turn himself into a complaining woman tonight.

Wang Changning then hit him again without saying anything, 'We live in an apartment building in the city, so of course we can't see the stars, but those who live in suburban villas, like Yiping, can still see them,'

Xiao Zhijie was so angry that he picked off a grape and threw it, but Wang Changning caught it firmly in his hand, "Thank you!'

'Haha," Feng Yiping was very happy. Needless to say, it felt really good to be with his buddies.

'Xiao Shu,' someone called. It was Wenhua. Sure enough, he had brought his younger brother Wenhui to the roof too. "Hello, Brother Xiao, hello, Brother Wang,'

These two nephews, after entering junior high school, are much more polite than before, not to mention other things.

Xiao Zhijie had a little complaint again, "They call Yiping uncle, and they call us both big brothers. Doesn't that make us a generation younger than Yiping for no reason?'

'Don't mind him, he's just not feeling well a few days each month,' Feng Yiping said to the slightly embarrassed Wenhua, 'have you eaten yet?'

Wenhua and Wenhui are no longer the ragged, snotty kids they once were. They are older now, they know how to keep clean, and their family's situation has improved, so they have money to buy them clothes. The two brothers are wearing big boxers, one red and one yellow, and this outfit is at least not outdated when they go to the city.

'I've eaten and had a shower,' Wen Hua obediently moved a small stool next to Feng Yiping and offered to fan him. Sure enough, he smelled of Lux soap.

'Why aren't you watching TV?'

'We have something to discuss with you, Uncle,' Wen Hua said seriously.

'Oh?' Feng Yiping sat up straight, 'What is it? So serious,'

'Uncle, Wenhui and I don't think we'll be able to get into university next year, but we don't want to go to a technical school or vocational school, so we wanted to discuss this with you in advance. Can you arrange something for us at the factory?'

'Did you want to ask this on your own, or did your father tell you to come and ask?'

'Uncle, we wanted to ask on our own,' Wenhui, the second son, looked at Feng Yiping expectantly.

Feng Yiping felt a little sad. Children without a mother mature quickly.

'Of course there's no problem arranging work for you. But as you can see, we've already hired a lot of people, both for the workshop and the office. You'll only be fifteen or sixteen next year, are you willing to keep working in the workshop?'

'Yes, you are still young, and your family's situation is better than before, so there is no need to rush to make money. You should learn more,' Wang Changning also helped persuade them.

'But we really aren't cut out for studying. Going to a technical secondary school or technical school would be a waste of money and time. Besides, we think it's pretty good to work near home, and it's also pretty good to be workers. We get paid every month, and we don't get delayed with family matters. In a few years, we'll be able to build a new house,' said Wenhua.

Xiao Zhijie and Wang Changning looked at the two brothers and thought, what sensible children!

However, they were right. If they wanted to go out and work, it would be best to go to a technical school and learn something, or go to a vocational school and get a diploma. But there is no need for that at all right now. The second phase of the food factory is under construction, and there will definitely be a need for people then. As for convenience stores and hotels, the labour shortage is even greater.

'Anyway, you should think about learning more, so that you can help your uncle in the future. Otherwise, you'll just be on the production line, and how will you be able to help him? Don't you agree?' Xiao Zhijie also helped with the persuasion.

'If you don't want to study, there's really no need to go to a technical school or vocational school,' Feng Yiping shook his head. This is something that needs to be thought about carefully.

'How about this? You two concentrate on your studies for this last year. If you really can't get into high school next year and don't want to go to another school, that's fine. You like watching war movies and admire the soldiers, don't you? Then next year we'll find someone to get you into the army for two years, okay? You can learn a lot in the army and see the world. And if you do well, you can be promoted and go to military school. Wouldn't that be great?

Even if you only serve for two years, it's fine. We don't expect the organisation to arrange jobs for you. One of you can go to the capital to help me drive, while the other can stay at home with your father, or work in a factory, or buy a car and run a passenger transport service between the village and the town. If you want to work in a big city, that's fine too. The company's security department needs a lot of manpower. After working there for a while, with your experience as soldiers, it will be easy for you to become a team leader,'

As Feng Yiping spoke, the brothers' eyes lit up a little.

Being a soldier has always been an option for people from the countryside, and the brothers really like the military. Besides, who among boys doesn't have a dream of being a soldier? Especially for two brothers who lost their mother at such a young age, they will inevitably be bullied at school, and they have always hoped to become stronger.

'Is that okay?' Wen Hui asked.

'If you remove the word "maybe", what's the big deal?'

Xiao Zhijie and Wang Changning also felt that this arrangement was good.

'Work hard in the army, and apart from anything else, get fit like a special forces soldier, learn a few tricks, and after you've finished your military service, you can drive your uncle around and keep him safe,' said Wang Changning.

'It would be great if you could become a special forces soldier, so that your uncle doesn't need to hire another bodyguard,' Xiao Zhijie said with a smile.

'Yes, okay, Uncle, I'll go back and talk to my dad now,' to join the army, Wenhua and Wenhui suddenly felt that a door to a brand new future was slowly opening in front of them.

'Don't worry, now you know, I'll talk to my dad first, and then he can talk to your dad, there's definitely no problem,' Feng Yiping laughed and stopped the happy brothers.

'I've made up my mind,' Xiao Zhijie said seriously before going to bed that night. "I'm not going to think about taking the civil service exam anymore. After graduation, it would be good to start a small business.'

'I told you before, your strength lies in finance. Just focus on the financial field and you'll be fine. When you have enough experience, you can directly become the CFO of a company," Feng Yiping repeated what he had said before.

'But what actually made you, an official junkie, change your mind?' Wang Changning asked.

'I've figured it out. Even if you pass the civil service exam, you may not be able to achieve anything. But look at Yiping and Uncle Feng. They've done so much for the village and the people, and they have the freedom to do it without having to look over their shoulders or kiss leaders' asses. It's great!'