Although I don't see my eldest son much, every time I see my son, I have to be thinner than the previous time, and the old couple is talking nonsense if they don't feel distressed. Especially when Yang's mother just heard Yuan Zhiruo say that her son was busy with meetings during the day before he came, and she had to find someone to study things at night. I haven't rested for a few days in a row, and I'm distressed.

Looking at Yang Zhen's bloodshot eyes and emaciated body, after venting his dissatisfaction in his heart, all the unhappiness was also resolved in his distress for Yang Zhen. When Yuan Zhiruo's sister-in-law, who personally cooked a sumptuous dinner, took Yang Zhen and a few guards to deliver the food. Facing the subordinates of his in-laws and sons, the second elder is mainly the old man, and the relationship has eased a lot.

Although Yang Zhen's youngest brother and younger siblings are studying in the Soviet Union, there are two people missing. But this is a rare reunion dinner, because the appearance of Yuan Zhiruo's son is still very lively. Yuan Zhiruo didn't know what to say to Xiaomei, Xiaomei's love at least seemed much better. It's just that what happened to the little sister can only be known when she is alone with Yuan Zhiruo.

Although the central government has approved Yang Zhen's marriage application, for an older generation like the second elder, meeting with his in-laws to discuss marriage can be regarded as a formal engagement. Although Yuan Zhiruo's family, except for a sister-in-law, is not in the Northeast, the second elder still attaches great importance to it.

At the dinner, Yang Zhen's mother personally brought a white marble bracelet for Yuan Zhiruo in front of Yuan Zhiruo's sister-in-law, and the marriage between the two was recognized by Yang Zhen's parents. In other words, although the wedding has not yet been officially held, Yuan Zhiruo has been officially recognized as the eldest daughter-in-law of the Yang family in the eyes of the second elder.

Looking at the bracelet on her wrist, which is quite expensive at first glance, although Yuan Zhiruo is shy, it does not mean that she is not knowledgeable. wanted to take it off and return it to Yang's mother, but the old lady held it down and said, "Zhiruo, his father and I don't have anything of value." This bracelet was the only thing his grandfather left me. Although it is not valuable, it is also an ancestral thing. ”

"Bringing it to you today is also a dowry gift. In the future, when you have children, this will be regarded as a souvenir for our grandchildren and granddaughters. I know your team doesn't pay attention to this, but this is also a part of our hearts as in-laws, so don't shirk it. ”

"Your father and I also know that you are both people who do great things, and you don't have so much time, and I don't ask you to come and stay with us often. I only hope that you can give us a grandson as soon as possible, and your father and I will have something to do, saving him from sulking with himself all day because he is too idle. ”

Yuan Zhiruo, who was already shy, heard the old lady's request, and her head was almost lowered under the table. Looking at the shy Yuan Zhiruo, Yang Zhen smiled and said to his mother: "Mother, you and my father are not very demanding. My son promised to follow your second elder's instructions to complete the task as soon as possible with quality and quantity. ”

After that, Yang Zhen turned his head and said to Yuan Zhiruo: "Zhiruo, my mother will take it for you." But be prepared that this stuff isn't that easy to collect. Accepting this bracelet means that you have to meet your father's request to have a son as soon as possible. When your son grows up, you have to hurry up and cheat on a daughter-in-law for your son, and urge them to hurry up and give us a grandchild. Otherwise, no one would inherit this bracelet of my mother. ”

As soon as Yang Zhen's words came out, although Yuan Zhiruo, who was already shy, was about to drip out of his blushing face by him. But the atmosphere on the whole wine table turned out to be a bit strict, but what he drove was much more relaxed. Especially the two younger siblings, their expressions are not so nervous.

Seeing that the younger siblings' somewhat restrained expressions finally eased, especially the little sister finally smiled, Yang Zhen finally breathed a sigh of relief in his heart, and at the same time, he was also thinking that he had to find a time to talk to Yang Jicai. I have higher requirements for him, but I'm not so strict, how did I bring the set of the army home.

Yang Zhen, who was secretly thinking about how to talk to Yang Jicai, didn't expect that when Yang Jicai stood up to toast the two of them, his first sentence almost didn't choke him. The words of blessing that Yang Jicai said are very good, which is beyond reproach. But the title at the beginning is No. 1, sister-in-law.

Before Yang Zhen, who was angry, could ease up, Yang Zhen was eager to give Yang Jicai a bad head when he was called the little sister over there. You Yang Jicai just called himself the number one who was the eldest brother, and the little sister who was toasting with him now also changed her words and called herself the chief, is this still like words?

Yang Zhen put down the wine glass in his hand heavily, and said angrily: "Jicai, little sister, you are forcing me." That's right, I'm very strict with you, asking you not to disclose your relationship with me. Because that is a danger to you, and it is not good for your growth. ”

"I won't explain the first reason, because you should know that what I'm going to talk about today is the second reason. Although our army does not pay attention to it and does not have any nepotism, it is the kind of practice that one person gets the Tao and the chicken dog ascends to heaven. But as my younger siblings, once the relationship between us is announced, whether it is in school or work, we will be more or less taken care of. ”

"You are still young and do not have much merit, and you are not qualified to enjoy this kind of care. As my younger siblings, I don't want you to stand on my merits and enjoy the ready-made. You are still young, why can't you fight for it yourself, and get results through your own efforts? ”

"Also, although our troops are not particular about nepotism, some people can be everywhere. Our troops, too, are not in a vacuum. Letting those people know about your relationship with me can easily create a void for them. That's why I can't ask you again and again not to publicize our relationship. ”

"But that was in the army, and now it's at home. At home, I'm nothing but your big brother. There is no chief here, and there is no number one, only your eldest brother. When you were young, your parents were busy, and since you were born, my second child and I have been taking care of you. ”

"It's only been a few years since we met, and our brothers have come to such a point? My eldest brother can only be the chief in your eyes? Especially Xiaomei, you were brought up by me since I was a child. I've been with you since you can walk, and I'll teach you how to write. ”

"I don't know what you've learned in the military medical school in the past two years, or what special circumstances you've encountered. How is it that seeing the eldest brother is like seeing a tiger? My big brother just let you not want to see him? The one who opens his mouth and closes his mouth is the chief, No. 1. ”

"Dad is right, does this home still feel like a home? What other brotherly and sisterly feelings are there? Will I not be able to come back to this home as long as you are at home? So as not to scare the two of you? ”

Yang Zhen said these words very seriously, and there was some irrepressible anger in his tone, and there was even a trace of sadness and helplessness. His anger not only frightened Yang Jicai and Xiaomei, who said the wrong thing when they were toasting, but even the parents and Nangong Yun on the side were also startled.

It's just that this time, facing the anger in Yang Zhen's tone, Old Man Yang didn't speak. Yang Zhen himself didn't know that his every move now had the special killing aura of the superiors. Not to mention the two children, even when he sees this eldest son now, he also feels a trace of depression in his heart.

Looking at the silent parents and brothers and sisters in front of him, Yang Zhen felt a trace of bitterness in his heart: "Little sister, no matter what, I'm still your eldest brother." What's on your mind that you can't talk to me, the big brother? There is also Jicai, the battle is so good, the whole army has a high evaluation of you, but why can't you step through the hurdle in your heart? ”

"In the army, I am your chief, there is nothing wrong with this, and it is also my rule. But at home, I am my father's son and your brother. Although Zhiruo and I are not officially married now, she is already your sister-in-law from now on. Even if you have something bad to say to me, it's the same with your sister-in-law. ”

Yang Zhen's words fell, looking at the trace of helplessness on his face. Yang Jicai, who was silent for a long time, stood up and said, "Big brother, sister-in-law, I was wrong. From now on, I will distinguish the difference between my home and the army, and I will also correct my position in the army. Home is home, and troops are troops. I salute you again with this glass of wine. ”

Hearing the third brother's words, the younger sister hesitated for a moment and stood up and said, "Big brother, sister-in-law, I will also toast you again." Big brother, I'm sorry to make you worry about me. Don't worry, big brother I know what I have to do. I will definitely listen to you and study hard. ”

Yang Zhen didn't go to see Yang Jicai, but stared at the little sister for a long time before drinking the wine in the cup. He could see that his little sister had something on his mind, and he Yang Zhen had brought out so many soldiers, and he couldn't see this thing? It's just that Xiaomei doesn't want to say it, and he can't break it. He only hoped that Yuan Zhiruo would be able to ask something.

Although it was an engagement banquet, Yang Zhen still didn't have much time to spend with his parents after all. After eating, I talked to my parents again. Looking at the time pointed by the hands on the watch, in the end it didn't stop too long. Yang Zhen left his younger siblings and all in this internal guest house to accompany his parents, but he could only take Yuan Zhiruo back to the headquarters. Early tomorrow morning, he will go down to inspect the troops, and it is impossible not to go back overnight.

After saying goodbye to his parents, Yuan Zhiruo, who looked at Yang Zhen's frowning brows and didn't speak in the car on the way back, knew that he was worried about his little sister, shook his head and said, "It's okay, the little sister is different from the third brother." The third brother can't cross the hurdle in her heart, and we can't help her with her heart knot. It can only be solved by time, and when the time is up, it will slowly open itself. ”

Yuan Zhiruo's words of comfort, Yang Zhen looked at her with some surprise, who obviously knew some of the inside information, but said with some puzzlement: "Little sister has a knot? She is a small child, and she is studying in a fully closed military medical school, and she can study her medicine well, so she can contribute to the army in the future, what else can she have in her heart? No one asked too much of her, and the family didn't put any pressure on her. At a young age, where do you have so much thought? ”

Facing Yang Zhen's disapproval, Yuan Zhiruo shook her head and said, "The little sister is twenty years old, she is a big girl, but she is no longer a child." Whether it is in the countryside or in the city, if she does not continue to study, Xiaomei has already become a mother at this age. You, don't always think of your little sister as a child. ”

"Such a big girl, she always has her own heart, and you are a man who will not understand. Little sister's matter, you better let her handle it herself. I think with my little sister's intelligence, she can handle it herself. You, the eldest brother, should care more about her when you write letters, and don't always pose like a leader to know how to train people. She's not the soldiers you bringed, she's your sister. ”