nycdaug Chapter 1331 Comradeship
Chapter 1331 Comradeship
Fu Chen smiled and nodded, "Don't worry, we remember everything you did!"
Hu Jian smiled and said, "I used to work at a shipyard, but after being injured for so long, someone else has taken my place! I'm not well-liked at work. I'll go work for Sifang Island Investment Company. I'll specialize in your investment projects. They'll provide the money and connections, and I'll provide the effort!"
Ma Chenggong quickly extended his uninjured left hand and shook hands with Hu Jian. "Brother, your kindness is truly appreciated! I remember everyone's kindness to me. I, Ma Chenggong, hereby guarantee that I will serve the people and will never abuse my power or engage in corruption!"
Fu Chen was willing to help make the connection because Ma Chenggong was a very principled person.
Although I'm not familiar with government affairs, this is something I can learn! As long as I'm down-to-earth, as long as I can be flexible and adaptable, and with some help, I can basically do a good job.
"My flight is this afternoon; I'm going back to the capital to pay New Year's visits!" Fu Chen said. "Hu Jian and Ye Qiang will come to visit you often. If you need anything, just let me know, don't be shy! I'll come see you again after I return on the ninth day of the Lunar New Year!"
Ma Chenggong was moved. "Commander, I'm already very touched that you've helped me so much! This mission was extremely difficult, and it's truly remarkable that you were able to bring the brothers back safely! Besides, it's normal for us soldiers to bleed and get injured when we're protecting our country! Please don't feel guilty!"
"Now that you have a vacation, spend some quality time with your family! What we're doing is all righteous, all for the protection of our country and people. Whatever you do, your brothers will obey orders!"
Although Ye Qiang and Hu Jian were very curious, they knew it was against the rules and they couldn't ask.
Fu Chen nodded, "Okay! You rest, we'll go back first!"
Ma Chenggong waved, "Let's go, don't worry about me!"
The three men left the hospital in silence, thinking of their fallen comrades.
"I've already sent money to Lao Zheng and Xu Gang's families! Every month!" Ye Qiang said in a deep voice. "And I've also sent people to visit them. Now no one is bullying them!"
They used to only send money every month, but because they were busy with work, they had no time to visit each other.
Xu Gang's wife and children didn't receive any money at all; all the money was controlled by his parents-in-law, and they were not living a good life.
It was only after Liu Meilan reminded him that Ye Qiang remembered to send someone over to visit.
Upon investigation, he was furious. Xu Gang's two children, left behind, were struggling to even get enough to eat and wear, let alone go to school.
Ye Qiang personally went to Xu Gang's place and bought him a house. He also paid for their two children to attend school in the county and applied for related benefits for the children of martyrs.
He sends money to Xu Gang's wife every month, directly into her bank account, and no one can take it away from her.
Xu Gang's wife is not very educated, so if she were to find a job, she could only find manual labor, which would be time-consuming and laborious, and would not pay much.
Ye Qiang had thought things through very carefully. He bought a shop of about 30 square meters and opened a milk tea shop for her at the school. With two employees and Xu's wife, the three of them could manage the business.
As for Lao Zheng, he was the only son in his family. His son had passed away, and his daughter-in-law had remarried. The elderly couple were raising their grandson alone and were bullied in the village.
A hero of the highest order of merit is being bullied! Isn't this just adding insult to injury for the hero's family?
Instead of contacting the local armed forces directly, Fu Chen went to his superiors and reported the issue. As a result, seven people in the local armed forces department were disciplined and dismissed.
The village party secretary was a local tyrant, and he had all three brothers who had assaulted the man arrested.
From then on, life got better for the Zheng family!
My father's house was a two-story building, and every year, the family's several acres of land were tended by leaders from higher levels.
The village has a new village party secretary from a different family, who takes great care of Old Zheng's parents. He chats with them almost every day and handles any family matters promptly.
The government's pension and monthly subsidies were only used for a small portion of the money; the rest, along with the money Ye Qiang sent every month, were all saved in the card for his grandson.
The three men remained silent, thinking of their fallen comrades.
After a long pause, Hu Jiancai said in a deep voice, "Let's do our best and leave the rest to fate! We can help them in any way we can."
Fu Chen nodded, "That's the only way then, Sister Hu. Once you're better and have more freedom, you and Ye Qiang can take care of those comrades. Go visit them when you have time."
Fu Chen wanted to go, but he really didn't have enough vacation time.
Hu Jian nodded and smiled, “Alright! Leave this to me! I don’t have that much money, but I’ll contribute my efforts. For the children of our fallen comrades, if they can get into university, we’ll support them. If their grades aren’t good, we’ll try our best to enlist if they’re willing to join the army. If they don’t want to join the army, we’ll take them in and let them learn a trade. Whether they work in a factory or start a business back in their hometown, they’ll have a place to go.”
Ye Qiang agreed, "We're lucky to be alive. Those comrades who sacrificed their lives won't be able to see it! We can make proper arrangements for their children, which is a way of giving back to our comrades who risked their lives for us!"
Thinking of their comrades, the three of them were no longer in the same mood as before.
However, when Hu Jian returned home and saw the lively atmosphere inside, his sadness instantly vanished.
Xu Chongyang and Hu Xiaoli saw Hu Jian and quickly ran over.
Hu Xiaoli also shook her father's arm and acted coquettishly, "Daddy, I actually wanted to pick you up! But Aunt Zhang said that the uncles went to pick you up, and that my brother and I should stay home and wait obediently! Daddy, are you healthy again?"
Hu Jian nodded and patted his daughter's head. "Yes, otherwise how could she be discharged from the hospital?"
Xu Chongyang knew the truth and pulled Hu Xiaoli, who wanted a hug, back, saying, "Xiaoli, be good! Uncle Hu has been discharged from the hospital, but he can't hug you yet! He'll have to exercise for a while before he's strong enough to hug you!"
Hu Xiaoli nodded, "Okay!"
Xu Chongyang said with a smile, "Uncle Hu, would you like to sit down and rest, or come inside and take a look? Our Aunt Meilan decorated our house so beautifully. My room and Xiaoli's room, and the rooms of the babies in Mommy's belly, are all so lovely!"
Hu Jian was very curious, "Then please have Chongyang show us around!"
Ye Qiang smiled and said, "This house is well-built. The yard is already so nicely decorated; the interior will probably be even better!"
Led by Xu Chongyang, they toured the first-floor living room, dining room, and a maid's room.
Upstairs are Hu Xiaoli and Hu Jianzhang Xiufang's rooms, and the third floor is Xu Chongyang's. Both rooms are furnished with solid wood furniture in a natural wood color, creating a very warm and inviting atmosphere.
The furnishings inside are exquisite.
The home furnishings inside were all personally selected by Zhang Xiufang.
Hu Jian was extremely satisfied with the new home; he loved it very much.