Chapter 206: Sneaky Xu Damao
When my father asked me,

He Yuzhu also knew that he couldn't hide this from him.

So he told them about how he had opened fire in Mentougou and destroyed the bandits' firing points.

He Daqing immediately breathed a sigh of relief when he heard that his son did not run to the front line to charge into battle as he had expected, but instead hid behind and fired from a distance.

Then I started chatting with He Yuzhu.
"No, you can get a third-class merit just for firing a cannon.
Why are the contributions of the People’s Liberation Army so worthless?

Or, are those who followed you to fight this time all idiots, not as good as you?

This is impossible! "

Seeing that He Daqing didn't believe it, He Yuzhu smiled and told him what happened at that time.
But as soon as he finished speaking, he was questioned by He Daqing.

"No, Zhuzi, those artillerymen are veterans after all. A rookie like you can take out those heavy machine guns with one shot, so can't those veterans shoot accurately?

Why can’t I believe it?”

"How would I know? I just did what Captain Miao taught me, and I shot accurately.

I asked how I could hit the target accurately. I couldn’t explain it clearly. ”

Seeing his son spreading his hands with an innocent look, He Daqing didn't know what to say.

Finally, I thought, my son has returned safely and has made great contributions. Knowing this is enough.
"Forget it, forget it. I don't know anything about military matters. Just do whatever you want!
I will go and tell the old lady the good news now."

After saying this, He Daqing took the certificate and went to tell the good news to the deaf old lady and show it off to his neighbors.

Soon, neighbors who got the news came to the front yard one after another to ask He Yuzhu about the details.
Yan Bugui was the first to ask,
"Zhu Zi, didn't you say the day before yesterday that you followed the troops out of the city to fight bandits, and that you were just driving and cooking? So you were always hitting me,

If your father hadn't brought the award certificate today to say that you had made such a great contribution in Mentougou,
We don't know at all.

You've concealed this so well!"

"That's right, Zhuzi. It's a good thing to have done something meritorious. Why are you hiding it?"

Hearing Yan Bugui, Jia Zhangshi and the others talking about his faults, He Yuzhu quickly waved his hands.
"Uncle Yan, Aunt Zhang, I didn't mean to hide this from you.

Think about it, even if I really said that I fired artillery and destroyed all the bandits' firepower, I don't think you would believe it!
It doesn't matter whether I say it or not. If I say it, it will only cause trouble!"

After hearing what He Yuzhu said, Yan Bugui and the others thought about it seriously, and then nodded in agreement.
"That's right,

What you did was really outrageous.

You, a person who has never touched a cannon, were able to shoot so accurately right from the start and were awarded a third-class merit.

If it weren't for this award certificate as a testimony,

Not to mention that you told me this a few days ago, even if your whole family said this like you are doing now, I still wouldn’t believe it.

He was just outrageous.

That's a cannon, only educated people can learn it.
Who knew there would be a freak like you who could shoot so accurately based on your own feelings? "

Not only Yan Bugui didn't believe it, but other people in the courtyard also said that if there was no certificate, they would definitely not believe it.

At this time, Jia Zhang asked,
"Zhu Zi, I remember you said a while ago that you could join the organization if you went to the branch to help. Now you have been awarded a certificate.
Does that mean you will join the organization soon?"

Seeing that Jia Zhang actually still remembered this, the other neighbors in the courtyard all looked at He Yuzhu with curiosity, as if they could get a specific answer from his expression.

Although He Yuzhu had submitted his application today, he did not intend to show off to them before it was officially confirmed.
So I told a little lie,

"Aunt Zhang, I have said this before, but how old am I now? I am not even an adult yet. How could the higher-ups let me write an application so easily?

At least you have to wait until I’m 16, it’s still too early now! ”

"It's getting late, Zhuzi. If we follow the old saying, you are now faking 16, 17, and 18 people.
Even his appearance looks like an adult.

Aunt Zhang, you can't calculate it that way. If you can calculate it that way, then your Jia Dongxu is now living in a poor family. If you still say so, you should have a grandson in your arms now.

But Jia Dongxu from their family has just started dating, so you have to wait at least one or two years before you can have a grandchild.

Are you right? "

Seeing that his son brought the topic to Jia Dongxu's marriage, He Daqing, as a father, also stepped forward to add fuel to the fire.

"Oh, by the way, Mrs. Zhang,

A few days ago, I heard Lao Yi say that he invited Wang Saozi to come over to help Dongxu find a date, but he promised her a lot of benefits.
It has been a while since Sister Wang last came to your house!
Promising so many benefits,
How come Dongxu's blind date hasn't made any progress after so long? Are you guys being fooled by matchmaker Wang? Why don't you go ask her!"

Following He Daqing, other neighbors in the courtyard also reacted and started talking about Jia Dongxu's blind date.

Hearing the neighbors' messy discussions, Jia Zhang couldn't help but look gloomy and unhappy.

Finally, he opened his mouth to make a few excuses.

"It's been a while since Sister Wang came here last time. Isn't it normal that she hasn't found a suitable partner for our Dongxu?

Our Dongxu is not someone that every girl would want.
At least they have to be of equal status!"

Seeing that Jia Zhang mentioned that they wanted to marry someone of equal status, the neighbors all nodded in agreement, but they couldn't help but complain in their hearts.
Everyone in Nanluoguxiang knows that you, Jia Zhang, smoke opium.
It would be a miracle if Matchmaker Wang could find a suitable partner for your Jia Dongxu near Shichahai. Who knows how confused she must be right now!

To say that they are well matched,

With someone like you, Jia Zhang, Jia Dongxu is only worthy of marrying a chain-smoker.

But such a person, let alone continuing the Jia family's bloodline, is not even sure whether he can live longer than Jia Zhang herself.

After complaining for a while, everyone dispersed and went home to do their own things.

Not long after, Yi Zhonghai and his friends came back from get off work.
When they heard that He Yuzhu had won a third-class merit, they were envious and jealous and also praised him a few words, then left the front yard together and went home.

The following days were peaceful and quiet.
Until I get back from work today,

Xu Damao, Yan Jiecheng and Liu Guangqi, who were already on winter vacation, blocked He Yuzhu at the gate of the courtyard.

Looking at Xu Damao and the other two who were blocking him from entering the door, acting sneakily and smiling obscenely,
He Yuzhu thought that these guys were definitely up to no good.

(End of this chapter)