Chapter 3
The news of Miao Xing and Deputy Zhang hiding downstairs in the small garden and passionately kissed quickly spread throughout the hospital.
Now the current practice is totally different then olden tis. When n and won are in love with each other they date and hold hands, get married, and have children. If soone heard you, they wont regard it as sothing bad, they would think of it as sothing sweet. Miao Xing and Zhang Yanming are also a perfect match. There is nothing inappropriate, but Miao Xing did not cover up the fact that she liked Commander Lin, including to the forr little nurse. If Miao Xing had not been so generous, she would not have thought of helping them get together.
Before that, everyone also said that Miao Xing worked well, looks good, and had a gentle and considerate personality. Why would Commander Lin keep silent about it all this ti?
As a result, when Commander Lin was injured, Miao Xing and Zhang Yanming got together. Which made people think more deeply into it.
As for Commander Lin, he had a wife. The reason why he refused to say anything about a relationship is because he had a wife. People looked at Miao Xing more strangely after the news ca out.
Miao Xing just wants to cry out in tears. Even though she has accepted Zhang Yanming in her heart, she cannot be at this stage; when Lin Shiheng has just been injured.
She wanted to clarify to everyone, but at that ti; when she and Zhang Yanming kissed, so many people saw it. She wanted Zhang Yanming to explain that he forced her, but the man who liked her was happy with this situation.
Isnt that good? The handso man looked defiant, now everyone knows we are together.
You!
Miao Xing was ashad and angry. Shes embarrassed to say that it was for her own reputation. So, she had to bring up Lin Shiheng: Im afraid that Shiheng would think too much about us
Zhang Yanmings original complacent look imdiately sinks into gloom: Youre still thinking of Lin Shiheng? Whats so good about him?
Hes just a Commander. If I wanted to, I could take his place in a few months!
His words were so big that Miao Xings eyes twinkled and her heart touched.
Her family situation isnt very good. Her parents and brothers needed money. Although the Commander and Deputy Commander position arent very far apart; only separated by one rank, their monthly salary are vastly different.
In hesitation, Zhang Yanming took out a gold necklace from his breast-pocket and put it on Miao Xings neck.
Lin Shiheng doesnt want you. Arent you angry? Marry
and Ill make him regret that he let you slip through his fingers.
Touching the gold necklace around her neck, Miao Xing hesitated and bit her lip, and finally nodded.
Having obtained Miao Xings consent, Zhang Yanming relaxed his always cold expression and returned all the way to the army to prepare for his wedding report.
(TLNote: in the army/military; before you wed soone, you have to report it in detail, like to whom, where the person is from, occupation, surna etc. etc.)
He pursued Miao Xing for such a long ti, and finally got the beautiful woman. Even his impatience with his subordinates was a little milder. Unfortunately, people felt strange when they ca into contact with such a mild mood.
Military hospitals have many Nurses and soldiers getting together. Of course, the secrets spread in military hospitals cant be hidden from the troops. Many people found out that Deputy Zhang and Miao Xing did good deeds while Commander Lin was in a coma.
Zhang Yanming grew up in arrogance. Even after he ca to the army, he did not change his bad temper. Hes always very cold and demanding towards the soldiers under his command. This also beca the big clich plot in the novel: being cold and heartless toward others, while being tender and considerate toward his lover. Its just that, in the army, very few people would like such superiors.
Who would like a superior who beats you with all kinds of punishnt for no reason; who is also who splashes you with water when you cant get out of bed because of a fever?
In contrast, Commander Lin; who ca up step by step from the bottom, knew more about the difficulty of being a soldier. He always helps when he can and always has a gentle temper towards people.
After coming back from the hospital this ti, his temper got better. All the subordinates who ca to see him were called up and the gifts were returned. In order to prove that he was in good health, he specially took everyone to the drill grounds to have a match.
At first, they were still afraid of hurting the Commander who had been hurt and had a hard ti recovering. But the result, five of them were beaten at once.
Then, six against one, seven against one. After lying on the ground, the fallen watched the rest of the people co rushing up. Lin Shiheng had to raise his hand, he laughs and scold:
I surrender. You rascals, how can you play like this?
If he continues to fight, whether he wins or loses, he would only give them the impression that he only knows how to fight. But now he is so big-hearted and joking while surrendering, which made them feel much closer.
The rest of them were not afraid of him either. They gathered around him with laughter and said, Commander, I use to think you could always fight alone, but I didnt think seven against one can do the trick.
Yes, Commander, why didnt you do this before? Im sure you would be famous if you did this earlier!
In a one-on-one, I can still control my strength. As soon as more people join in, I cant help but get rougher. Co on, quickly carry the people on the ground to my place.
After being reminded, they found that all the comrades who had been beaten before were clutching their bodies and crying out in pain.
A group of people hurried to hold them up happily and gathered in Lin Shihengs house, where they were rubbed with dicinal liquor one by one.
Ouch ouch ouch. It hurts! It hurts! Commander, please a little lighter!
It ought to! Lin Shiheng laughed and slapped him on the shoulder. I told you, the more people, the harder I would hit. Why did you guys still rush at ?
Saying that, his hand that applied dicine also went a little lighter.
Although the man received a beating, he spoke with a friendly tone: I didnt expect you to be serious, Commander, you are really this!
He said, while giving a thumbs-up.
Dont flatter . All right, hurry up, this dicinal wine is from my wife. One wipe and youll be healthy tomorrow.
As soon as the words wife ca out; the howls, mockery and laughter died down, the whole room were quiet. Before that, they had gossiped a lot about the love and hatred between Commander Lin, Deputy Commander Zhang and the nurse.
Finally, the man lying on his stomach trembled and asked, Commander, do you really have a wife?
They had never heard the Commander ntion about it before. Even this rumor about the Commander having a wife, everyone thought it was the Nurse who spread it, because she was afraid of being accused as a loose woman.
Lin Shiheng seed to be unaware of the tense atmosphere around him. His handso face was still smiling.
Youve been impetuous lately. Dont think too much about
and Deputy Zhang. I have a wife in my family. This point was made clear when I first t Miao Xing, so its impossible to agree to her pursuit. Its a good thing for Deputy Zhang to be with her. You should also wish her well.
But why havent you ntioned it before, Commander. If you are angry, tell us. Even if we are useless, will definitely stand on your side!
Yes, Commander, this is their fault. You dont have to cover it up for them.
The people in this room did not like Zhang Yanming. Even before, he was crazy and looked down upon them. They were not willing to befriend him.
But this ti such a thing happened, Commander Lin as the victim, expressed his indifference. Every ti Deputy Zhang saw him, he still looked sarcastic and contemptuous. This made the ones close to Commander Lin uncomfortable.
What crazy madman ah! He is not a Commander yet, dare to make faces at the Commander. Even when that happens, it still wont be your turn!
(TLNote: I think they an is that even when ZY becos a Commander, he still cant look down on LS, he wont be worthy enough for that, ever! The actual words were the sky wont change even deeper blue. Yeah, its doesnt make much sense sorry.)
Looking at a room full of righteous indignation, while Lin Shiheng helped his subordinates apply dicinal liquor, with a little guilt in his tone he said: It was my fault. My wife followed
for three years and I never thought of repaying her for being such a good wife. I didnt care much about her when I got together with her, let alone talked about her so everyone would know. This coma was bad, but I survived. Then suddenly I miss her very much.
At this point, he raised his head with an expression of lancholy: After seeing the mont between life and death, I rembered that the last ti I went back, I only stayed for a few days and then left. When I finished the work at hand, I plan to take ti off to go back and see my wife.
The room was silent again, but this ti it wasnt because of the gossip but the family.
Despite their salaries, and being respected when they go out wearing a military uniform, they also had to take risks. Even Commander Lin who was the head of the regint; who is better than all of them put together. He still almost lost his life.
In silence, a voice choking with sobs rang out: Actually, I was very happy when I left ho. But after the last ti I heard that a soldier stepped on a mine was directly killed, I secretly hide under my covers to cry, I could only think of ho.
Im afraid, if I die, what will my parents do? My sister, without her brother, who will support her when shes married out later? If Im dead, would they miss ? I feel uncomfortable
He was a new recruit; his face was still tender. As he spoke, he began to wipe his tears. Others did not laugh at him, and many others were also sowhat uncomfortable.
I also dislike my wife being too native. No one could understand her dialect and I was afraid you guys would laugh at . So, I rarely say anything about her. Now thinking about it. Although she speaks with a dialect, she was very kind to . My cotton jacket was ripped on the train last ti I went ho. The night before I left, I found that she had been fixing that cotton jacket all night for
and stuffed it with a lot of cotton. When I left the next day, her eyes were red.
If I die, my wife would be the saddest one. I feel guilty for disliking her. I am really sorry for her
The mont before his tears ca out, Lin Shiheng slapped him on the head and patted his back.
Whats the use of you crying here, your wife cant see! Just know that she is good to you. Next ti you have a holiday, go to the city and buy so good fabric to send to her before you leave. Be nice to her and write more letters to your family, otherwise she will miss you.
He was stunned: But my wife cant read.
My wife also cant read. Lin Shiheng rightfully said, Who is born able to read? When you go back, you could teach your wife. If she cant learn, you could make a secret code. Every ti you write a letter, you will draw a picture. If you think about it, the secret code will only be known to the both of you. When others look, they would think its only so random scribbles. When you and your wife see it, it would an I miss you, how beautiful would that be?
As Lin Shiheng said so, a small half of the group of people showed an excited expression.
Commander, thats such a good idea! This is aweso! Ill tell my wife the next ti I go ho!
They stayed a little longer before they went out, but the topic of discussion had changed from Deputy Zhang to how to cherish their loved ones.
Just because they didnt discuss it doesnt an they dont have their own opinions.
As soon as they t, Commander Lin made it clear to the Nurse nad Miao Xing that he had a wife, but the wife didnt know that what Commander Lin was liked by a Nurse in the hospital, and it had been circulating for several months.
Shes really in a hurry to beco soones mistress ah!
Zhang Yanming; who wholeheartedly wanted to marry a beautiful woman, did not realize that while he was walking in the base, he received either a look of ridicule or sympathy.
Its just that he has always been unpopular, so no one would tell him anything.
In the ordinary small mountain village, Li Chunhua opened the door and saw her daughter-in-law feeding chickens. She thought about how the daughter-in-law had not laid an egg for three years since she married. She also rembered the dowry when she took her ho and the daughter-in-laws family who always ca to borrow money, she felt angry.
Her heart is angry, so naturally she wouldnt speak pleasantly, Are you feeding chickens or rabbits?! So little chickenfeed, its so the hens wont be able to lay eggs like you, right?!
He Xuezhu has long been accustod to her mother-in-laws inexplicable attacks. She only listens in silence. Anyway, whatever she says would be wrong.
Seeing her mute, Li Chunhua was even more angry. She had to pinch her waist and curse so more. Soone outside shouted, Chunhua! Theres a letter for you!
The look on her face imdiately turned into excitent: Coming!
Besides her son, who else in this family would send a letter ho?
He Xuezhu also heard it, looked up a little timidly and a little expectant. She wanted to know if her husband ntioned her in the letter.
However, she rembered that she had not been ntioned in previous letters. The expression on her face darkened again.
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