Chapter 116: Joining the Army

A week later, Mai Juncai, Mai Liangcai, and Mai Chunni’s husband Chen Jiushan all got on a tractor to see Mai Laosan and his men off.

The tractor was also loaded with a full cart of luggage.

The three of them went with them, firstly to get acquainted with the place and make it easier to move around in the future.

Secondly, they also wanted to help, after all, there were so many things to move.

Qian Xiaodao said that the army would arrange beds and wardrobes, so, apart from these two things, Shen Xingchen packed up everything else, fearing that it would be difficult to buy them when the time came.

After all, it was not very convenient to buy anything these days.

It was also because the family was poor and didn’t have much, otherwise a car wouldn’t be able to fit it all.

Shen Xingchen was a little excited. Although he knew that Mai Sui was in training and couldn’t come out to see him, being able to be closer to Mai Sui always made him feel different.

Mai Laosan and Mai Hongcai looked very proud and asked Mai Juncai to drive slower.

Because many people in the village came to watch the fun, the two of them wanted to show off.

Only to hear Mai Laosan standing on the tractor and saying loudly: “Fellow villagers, my daughter won the third-class merit in the army, and now she wants to take me to enjoy life!”

Mai Hongcai was not to be outdone: “My sister’s comrades-in-arms said that there is a canteen in the army, and the things are better than those in the city.

Not only that, there are also supplies distributed during festivals, and the point is, it’s free!”

“Hongcai, are you bragging? Niu Er’s kid is also in the army, why haven’t I heard him talk about this.”

A villager didn’t believe it and questioned Mai Hongcai’s words in public.

Mai Hongcai immediately retorted: “How can my sister be the same as him? My sister has won the third-class merit. What class of merit has he won?”

“Niu Er’s family doesn’t seem to have won any merit. They have only been there for more than a year and are still a private.”

“That’s it! Do you know how difficult it is to get a third-class merit?”

“I don’t know. Then tell me.”

“I don’t know what you are yelling about, but let me tell you, this is very difficult!

My sister has only been in the army for two months and she has won a third-class merit. In the future, she will also win second-class and first-class merits. Just wait and see!”

“That’s right! My daughter is the reincarnation of a martial arts champion, and she will definitely achieve something in the future!

I, Mai Xiangxi, have also made contributions to the country and raised such a good daughter.

I am now a glorious family member of a third-class meritorious soldier, which is different from the families of ordinary soldiers!”

“That’s right! I am the brother of a third-class meritorious soldier! When I meet my sister, I will bring back the medal to open your eyes.”

“Hongcai, then we have a deal, don’t forget it!”

“Don’t worry, I won’t forget it!”

“Okay, okay, it’s getting late, let’s go!” Mai Xiangdong reminded at the right time.

If we don’t go, Mai Laosan and Mai Hongcai can talk all day!

……..

Yuan Huayi of the Logistics Department was ordered to wait at the gate of the military region early.

Mai Sui is now a celebrity in their Southeast Military Region, and her popularity even overshadows Qi Chuanqing.

The commander, political commissar, and chief of staff all admire her.

Others don’t know how this house came from, but the people in their logistics department know it.

In order to repair it as quickly as possible, they worked overtime and did not stop at night, taking turns to clean it up within the specified time.

Otherwise, Chief of Staff Huang would scold them for the ineffectiveness of the Logistics Department.

Yuan Huayi had received the order from the minister and came early to wait and make sure to arrange the people.

As soon as the tractor drove to the gate of the military area and stopped, Yuan Huayi took a look at the things on it and guessed that it should be Mai Sui’s family.

So he took the initiative to step forward and say hello: “Hello, I am Yuan Huayi from the Logistics Department. Are you the family of Comrade Mai Sui?”

Before Shen Xingchen had time to talk, Mai Laosan said first: “Yes, yes, I am her father!”

Mai Hongcai also poked his head out excitedly: “I am her brother!”

Mai Juncai and Mai Liangcai: “We are her brothers!”

Chen Jiushan: “I’m her brother-in-law!”

Shen Xingchen: …..

“I’m her husband!!!”

Yuan Huayi: ….. As expected of Mai Sui’s family, his voice is louder than others.

“Ahem, please give me the note for joining the army, I need to verify it.

In addition, please register at the gate, thank you for your cooperation.”

After completing the formalities, Yuan Huayi also squeezed onto the tractor, then pointed the way to Mai Juncai and drove them towards the house.

Originally, Yuan Huayi had arranged two young soldiers to help move the luggage, but seeing that there were so many of them, it should not be necessary.

Ten minutes later, the group arrived in front of the bungalow.

Shen Xingchen and Mai Laosan were all very satisfied.

Compared with the house a week ago, the house at this time has already been completely renewed.

Not only were the tiles re-laid on the roof, the walls were also whitewashed, and the weeds in the yard were all cleared.

Even the corroded fences were all replaced with new ones.

The troops work quickly and well, absolutely nothing to complain about!

Today, the whole house looks spacious and bright, just like a new one, and it is many times better than the mud brick house in Lianhua Village.

The area is large enough, with four bedrooms, a main room, a kitchen, and a new toilet in the backyard.

The front yard is also large enough, except that it is a bit barren and bare, not to mention trees, there is not even a blade of grass, but it is clean and tidy.

With the level of Mai Sui, if it follows normal procedures, even if it is a bungalow, it is impossible to be allocated such a large one.

But now isn’t the situation special, there is only one empty house in the entire military region.

Besides, Chief of Staff Huang has approved it, and the commander didn’t say anything, so their logistics department will naturally not say more empty words.

Mai Hongcai took a quick look around the house and said excitedly: “This is a new house, is it really for us to live in?”

Yuan Huayi

smiled and said, “It’s not a new house, it’s just renovated. I hope you like it.”

“I like it, I like it, I like it so much!”

“There are some simple furniture in the house. If you need anything else, you can go to the canteen I just showed you to buy it.

Although it is called a canteen, it is not small in size and has everything. It is specially set up by our military region to serve the majority of family members.

If you still don’t understand something, you can also go to the logistics department to find me at any time.

Or you can ask other people in the family compound in front. All the people living in this area are military families.”

Then, Yuan Huayi introduced them to the military region’s code of life, focusing on the principle of confidentiality.

As a family member of a soldier and living in a military region, the most basic sense of confidentiality is still needed.

In order to avoid committing taboos without knowing it.

Yuan Huayi also told them that the military region is very large, and they cannot approach any place where there is a sentry standing guard at the door.

After everything that should be said has been said, it is time to sign and confirm.

“Then you guys are busy, I’ll leave first. If you have any difficulties, please feel free to come to me at any time.

Don’t think it’s a bother. Our logistics department is here to serve you.”

“Thank you! Thank you!”

Then, everyone started to move things and pack their luggage.

During this time, Qian Xiaodao also came over.

He was asked by Mai Sui to deliver some bills she had issued in the past two months to Mai Hongcai.

Why Mai Hongcai and not Shen Xingchen?

Of course, it’s because of the ranking of family status. Mai Hongcai is second and Shen Xingchen is third.

Now that the eldest brother is away, it is natural that Mai Hongcai, who is ranked second, is in charge.

Shen Xingchen: