"Mom, why are you so anxious to tell me?" Ye Yan helped his mother sit down. "Boss, your sister will be sixteen next year and will graduate from school. Have you ever thought about what she will do after graduation?" "Mom, what are her plans? Does she want to continue schooling or work? If she wants You can also come to the patrol room." Luo Shi looked at his eldest son and didn't know what to say: "She told me that she wanted to join the army with her second brother." "She, she wants to be a soldier?" Ye Yan was asked by Luo Shi. Silly, "How can women serve as soldiers? The Yulin Army doesn't recruit female soldiers." "Who says it's not the case." Luo Shi was very worried, "The second brother hasn't come back, so I can only discuss it with you." She thought Isn't it because of Gao Chen that you join the army? " "This little sister." Ye Yan was really angry with his sister, "Why does she have to like Gao Chen and she has a good relationship with our family. That's fine, but she's engaged. The older you get, the less sensible you are." "Boss." Luo Shi took his son's hand and said, "I gave birth to five of you. I am just a daughter, and you are just a sister. . It is said that a daughter is my mother¡¯s heartthrob. I can¡¯t let your sister marry into someone else¡¯s family and get angry.¡± ¡°Mother, I understand,¡± Ye Yan could only persuade her, ¡°I will try to persuade my little sister when I have time. Tell her clearly and she will understand. " "Boss, that's not what I want to tell you. Originally, the second brother asked Mr. Xu about this, but now the second brother has not come back, and both Mr. Xu and Gao Chen have come back. So I want you to ask Mr. Xu again. ""Mom, what do you want me to ask?" Luo told Ye Zhan what he asked Xu Lang before he left and Xu Lang's answer. Yan, Ye Yan nodded and said: "Mom, don't worry, I will ask Mr. Xu as soon as possible in the next few days." Ye Yan did not go to Xu Lang directly. He had an extra thought and thought it would be better to ask Gao first. Chen means better. Gao Chen was invited to a tavern by Ye Yan. The two sat down face to face. Ye Yan looked at Gao Chen carefully as if he suddenly didn't recognize him. Gao Chen felt a little uncomfortable being looked at: "Brother, is there something wrong with me, or do you have something to do with me? Why are you looking at me like that?" Ye Yan retracted his gaze and said with a smile: "Gao Chen, go to us We've been home a lot, do you feel anything?" "How do you feel?" Gao Chen replied stupidly, "Uncle Ye and Mrs. Ye treat me like a son, and my eldest brother is also very kind to me. How do you want to feel?" Ye Yan felt that it was tiring to talk to Gao Chen: "Let's get straight to the point. Do you have feelings for my sister Ye Jie? Do you like her?" "Brother, why do you ask so suddenly?" Gao Chen lowered his head. Stop talking. Ye Yan was a little anxious: "Gao Chen, you are also a soldier. Come on, whether you like it or not." Gao Chen still did not raise his head: "What can I do if I like it? My own affairs have not been resolved yet. "As long as you say this," Ye Yan was very satisfied with the reply, "I'll tell you straight, Ye Jie has always liked you, and told my mother that she wouldn't marry me unless I was you." Gao Chen raised his head this time. Head: "Brother, you all know that I was engaged, but I haven't broken off the engagement yet." "We all know this." Ye Yan did not explicitly say that he would not let his sister become a concubine, "But Mr. Xu said that he would help You called off the engagement. Mr. Xu and our family have never been clear about your attitude towards Ye Jie. After you said this today, I took the time to find Mr. Xu. But Gao Chen, we have to talk it over. My mother means that as long as you break off the engagement, everything will be easy. " Gao Chen knows that breaking off the engagement is not easy: "Brother, even if I can't break off the engagement, I will not marry the girl I have never met. " Ye Yan took the time. I went to Xu Lang once, relayed the meanings of the Ye family and Gao Chen, and asked Xu Lang for help. Xu Lang then remembered that he had indeed promised Ye Zhan to help with this, but he was busy fighting in the north and forgot about it. Now Gao Chen's marriage really can't be postponed. Xu Lang had someone call Gao Chen to the office: "Gao Chen, let's take a few days off together and go back to your house. I'll go visit your parents." Gao Chen knew what Xu Lang said after hearing what Xu Lang said. Meaning: "Sir, I would like to ask how you want to tell my parents?" Xu Lang really didn't know how to say this: "Well, wait until I get home and ask Mr. Lu and Aunt He, and then ask Ask Sister Yiyi and Sister Zhiruo, they should have a good idea. Let's leave tomorrow and discuss it in detail on the way." When Xu Lang came home from get off work, only Zhao Zhiruo was at home: "Zhiruo, help me prepare some gifts. I will go to Yazhou with Gao Chen tomorrow to visit his parents." Zhao Zhiruo asked.?: "Are you going in person? Do you want to talk about Gao Chen's marriage?" "No, it's just that I haven't figured out how to open this conversation with his parents until now. Do you have any good ideas?" Zhao Zhiruo shook her head: "I have no idea, but I think we can't rush this matter. We have to take our time." "Gao Chen is already 23." Xu Lang said with a smile, "If we take our time, he will be 33." In the evening, the family will be 33. People were sitting around the table eating, Xu Lang was still thinking about Gao Chen, and was a little dazed. Cheng Yiyi touched Xu Lang with her arm: "What are you thinking about? What's on your mind? Why are you always in a daze?" "Mr. Lu, Aunt He." Xu Lang put down his job, "I'm going to Yazhou to meet Gao Chen's parents tomorrow. , talk to them about Gao Chen's breakup of the engagement, but I still don't know what to say. "In fact, no one has any good ideas. If Gao Chen's parents don't agree, or the girl doesn't agree, it's really a big deal. Can't break off the marriage. Xu Lang asked around but couldn't find any good solutions, and Lu Tianxiang also advised Xu Lang to try not to use the relationship between Yazhou Zhizhou or Zhou Chongde. This may make people feel that he is using his power to suppress others. After dinner, Cheng Yiyi and Chen took their children to accompany Lu Tianxiang and his wife for a walk, while Xu Lang returned to the bedroom alone. Qingwen came in with a pot of tea: "Mr. Xu, the tea is ready." "Thank you, let's leave it there first." Xu Lang was still thinking about tomorrow. Qingwen put down her tea but did not go out: "Is Mr. Xu still worried about Counselor Gao's marriage?" Xu Lang was surprised why Qingwen asked: "Qingwen, do you have any good ideas?" Qingwen covered her mouth He smiled and said: "If I give Mr. Xu a good idea, how can Mr. Xu thank me?" Xu Lang stared at the little girl and smiled: "How old are you, what good ideas can you have? Let's talk about it first. If you can really Gao Chen's matter has been settled. You can make the conditions." Qingwen smiled again and said, "Mr. Xu, I will make a condition. No matter if it works or not, you are not allowed to be angry." "What can I do to make you angry?" Just say it, as long as it's not a bad idea. " "Actually," Qingwen sat down at the table, "The reason why she doesn't want to break off the engagement is that she is optimistic about Counselor Gao's future, so she is willing to wait for Gao. The counselor has no future and is even disabled. Are you still willing to marry him? "Xu Lang suddenly asked a question: "Qingwen, how old are you this year?" "Mr. Xu, I am fourteen years old." Qingwen didn't know why Xu Lang asked her age. "You're such a smart little kid, why didn't I think of that?" Xu Lang patted Qingwen's head gently, stood up and said excitedly, "Although this idea lacks some virtue, But it¡¯s not impossible, we have no choice but to do this.¡± Zhao Zhiruo walked in from the outside: ¡°What are you two talking about? What makes you so happy?¡± ¡°There is a way to solve Gao Chen¡¯s matter. It¡¯s Qing. Wen's idea." Xu Lang told Qingwen what he was thinking. Although Zhao Zhiruo also felt that this method was a bit unethical, there was really no better way now, and Xu Lang also agreed, so he did not raise any objections. The three of them discussed in detail for a while. Cheng Yiyi and Lu Tianxiang returned from their walk, and each returned to their own courtyard. Qingwen also went back to rest, and the couple were left in Xu Lang's bedroom. people. "I have to go to bed early today." Xu Lang got on the bed and took off his clothes and said, "I will go to Yazhou with Gao Chen early tomorrow morning. I have to talk to his parents first." "Don't rush to bed yet. "Cheng Yiyi pulled Xu Lang up from the bed, "Now that Gao Chen's matter has been resolved, what should we do about Si Qin and Mo Hua? They are both very young this year." "I can't do anything about it," Xu Lang said. He smiled and said, "If you two agree" Halfway through Xu Lang's words, Cheng Yiyi's hand had already pinched Xu Lang's ears: "What do you want to do if we agree?" "Yiyi, please be gentle. "Oh, my ears are about to fall off." Xu Lang rubbed his ears, "Let's not joke. Seriously, do they have someone they like, or do you think they are suitable? I have been out for several months. This kind of thing. I can't take it seriously. " "Xu Lang, Sister Yiyi and I are just trying to discuss this matter with you." Zhao Zhiruo also came over and sat on the bedside, "I asked secretly that Si Qin was indeed the one who was interested. A classmate of hers. You know they entered the school relatively late, so they haven't graduated yet, but her classmate has graduated and I heard that she is now working in the Industrial Bureau. " "By the way, I haven't asked about this yet. "Xu Lang asked, "Didn't you originally say that they are together now?Did you graduate in 2010? Why are you still in school now? " "They should graduate this year. "Zhao Zhiruo said, "But they still want to stay in school. I have said hello to Principal Lin and let them study for another year. " "What about ink paintings? "Xu Lang asked again. "She doesn't think much of anyone. Cheng Yiyi replied, "But there were many people who came to propose marriage, and I fell in love with one of them." The boy's family is from Wanzhou, and he doesn't have much in his family. He is an honest farmer, but this boy is from Yulin Bay, and he is pretty handsome. " "Farmers can't do it, they can't do it, they can't do it. Xu Lang repeatedly expressed his disagreement, "You can't let Mo Hua marry to Wanzhou, and you have to work in the fields. How can our girl endure that? I won't do it." " "Can you please listen to what I have to say. Cheng Yiyi blocked Xu Lang's mouth, "I have inquired and found out that this boy's family has a large population, with only five or six brothers in the family." Mr. Lu and Aunt He are getting older. Now that Siqin and Mo Hua are taking care of me and Zhiruo, we can feel relieved. If they get married, we will have to find another maid. " Xu Lang took Cheng Yiyi's hand away from his mouth: "You mean you want to recruit a son-in-law? This is something we can consider, but can we agree to it? Also, would Mo Hua be willing? " "Don't worry about whether they are willing or not. Now it's up to you whether you are willing or not. Cheng Yiyi added, "If there is no problem on your side, leave the rest to me and Zhi Ruoxing. You can't control that much anyway." " Xu Lang really thought about it carefully for a while: "How about this? Don't be sure of death in advance. When I come back from Yazhou, you can find an opportunity to call those two boys to our house. I will look at them one by one and examine them. " "You. "Zhao Zhiruo smiled and said, "I just have endless worries. " Xu Lang reached out and took Zhao Zhiruo into his arms: "The children have finished worrying about their hearts, now it's time for us to worry about our own hearts. " Cheng Yiyi pushed Xu Lang: "Don't you want to go to bed early? You have to go to Yazhou tomorrow. " Xu Lang pushed the two of them onto the bed: "Yes, what I said was to go to bed early. ¡± Xu Lang and Gao Chen were riding horses on the road from Yulin Bay to Yazhou. Although the two sides of the road are not very prosperous now, there are many more buildings than before, and there will be one every few miles. There are two places to rest. The road from Yulin Bay to Yazhou is only seventy miles long. Even if you walk slowly, you can reach it in the evening. Xu Lang and Gao Chen were walking very fast, and Gao Chen was looking at the scenery on both sides. Looking around, Xu Lang said: "Gao Chen, you will definitely not be promoted to lieutenant colonel this time. Not only will you not be promoted, your major will also be removed, and you will be demoted to the company to start from the rank of private. " "Why, why? "Gao Chen was so stupid that he didn't even call him sir." Xu Lang chuckled and said, "To break off the engagement for you." Last night your sister Zhiruo and I thought about it all night before we came up with this idea. But don't worry, as long as your marriage is settled, I guarantee that you will be able to return to the General Staff as a colonel within a month. " Xu Lang told Gao Chen all his thoughts. Gao Chen was a little reluctant, but he didn't show it: "Sir, what should my parents and I say? " "I told them personally that their consent must be obtained for this matter. I really can't do it if they don't agree. " In the evening, Xu Lang and Gao Chen arrived in Yazhou. Gao Chen had not been home for more than half a year. The two old men were very excited to see their son back, especially their son's superior officer also came with them. The two old men served tea. He was very busy pouring water. Xu Lang had met Gao Chen's parents before: "You two old people don't have to be so busy. I'm not an outsider. It's better for us to talk together." "How could you neglect General Xu?" "Gao Chen's father said while pouring tea, "This kid Chen'er has caused you a lot of trouble. He also often talks about General Xu's kindness. The general must discipline him well in the future. " "Son. "Gao Chen's mother called Gao Chen's brother over, "You go to the restaurant and let us know and ask them to leave a place for us to entertain General Xu tonight. " "No need, no need. Xu Lang shouted hurriedly, "You don't have to go to the restaurant, just stay at home. I still have something to discuss with the two elderly people." " A dinner was held at Gao Chen's house. Gao Chen's parents and younger brother sat together with Xu Lang. Gao Chen's younger brother is four years younger than Gao Chen and is now the father of two children. " Gao Chen's parents heard After Xu Lang's suggestion about breaking off the engagement, he remained silent. "Two old people. Xu Lang persuaded, "Although there are some problems with my idea, Gao Chen really doesn't like that girl." Gao Chen is not too young this year, and he also has someone he likes. The two of them still have to take care of their children.?Think about the future. " "Thank you, General Xu, for taking the trouble. Gao Chen's father asked Gao Chen, "Are you really so unwilling to get married?" " "Dad. "Gao Chen said, "I have never seen her at all. I don't know whether she is tall or short, fat or thin, and I don't know anything about her temperament. How could I agree. " "Then who is the person you like now? "Gao Chen's mother asked again. Xu Lang answered this question for Gao Chen: "Two old men, do you know Ye Sunquan's family in Yulin Bay? Gao Chen was interested in the only daughter of the Ye family, who was about to be sixteen, and whose character and appearance were not to be mentioned. The key is that she also took a fancy to Gao Chen and made a vow not to marry anyone other than Gao Chen. " Of course Gao Chen's parents know about the Ye family, which is one of the richest families in the entire Qiongzhou Prefecture. What's more, Ye Zhan is Gao Chen's good friend and chief. I heard from Xu Lang that Gao Chen is interested in the girls from the Ye family. Two The old man was relieved and agreed to Xu Lang's suggestion. Xu Lang and Gao Chen returned to Yulin Bay from Yazhou the next day. Three days later, the General Staff issued a disciplinary order: Major Gao Chen, deputy director of the General Staff Operations Department. He neglected his duty, leaked military secrets, and caused heavy losses. He was dismissed from his position as deputy director of the Department of Operations, stripped of his rank of major, demoted to a corporal, and assigned to the independent mine security company stationed in the field. A few days later, news came out again that Gao Chen was in charge. While on duty at the Tiandu Mine, he violated military discipline and caused a fire. As a result, he was no longer a corporal and was demoted to a private. Ye Jie, who didn't know the truth, cried like a man in tears and ran straight to the hospital without caring about anything. She wanted to see Gao Chen. But when Ye Jie arrived at the hospital, she saw Gao Chen talking and laughing with her eldest brother in a lively manner, and he didn¡¯t look like he had been burned by fire. ¡°Gao Chen, eldest brother. Ye Jie didn't know what happened, and was stunned for a moment, "Gao Chen, weren't you burned? Brother, why are you here?" " "Why can't I be here? "Ye Yan looked at his sister and smiled, "But it seems like I shouldn't be here. " Ye Yan already knew that Xu Lang had arranged all this. He stood up and said with a smile, "Little sister, Gao Chen is really burned. I still have something to do in the patrol room, you guys can talk. " After Ye Yan finished speaking, he picked up his hat and left the ward. Ye Jie was very anxious after being told by her brother. When she came up, she tried to lift Gao Chen's clothes: "Where are you burned? It doesn't matter. Let me take a look. " "No, no, big brother is teasing you. Gao Chen quickly reached out to stop him, "I'm really fine, not at all." " Ye Jie's hand was grabbed by Gao Chen and stopped there for a moment. Gao Chen realized his recklessness and hurriedly let go of his hand: "Miss Ye, I didn't mean to do it. I'm really fine. " Ye Jie hugged Gao Chen and started to cry: "I like you, I just like you, I don't care, I don't care about anything, I will marry you in this life. Sister Cheng told me that if you like someone, you have to chase him, express him, and hold happiness in your own hands. " Gao Chen also hugged Ye Jie and told Xu Lang's arrangement: "Ye Jie, I like you too. Don't worry, I will definitely marry you. Mr. Xu did all this to bring the two of us together. " Ye Yan stood at the door and didn't leave. Seeing this scene, Ye Yan gently closed the door of the ward. Gao Chen pulled Ye Jie to sit down on the bed, and the two young people opened their hearts to each other for the first time without reservation. His own heart. Gao Chen looked into Ye Jie's eyes, and a line from "The Romance of the West Chamber" came to his mind: "May all lovers in the world finally get married. " Ye Jie didn't know what Gao Chen was thinking. She looked at Gao Chen and said, "Gao Chen, I will graduate from school next year. I also want to join the army so that I can be with you every day. " "You want to be a soldier? There are no women serving as soldiers in the Yulin Army. How is this possible? " "I don't care. "Ye Jie rested her head on Gao Chen's shoulder, "I want to be with you anyway. " Gao Chen helped Ye Jie up: "You can rest assured now, knowing that I am fine. You go back first, I'm afraid you have to wait for a while. When the engagement is broken off over there, I will go to your house to propose marriage, and wait for me. " Ye Jie nodded obediently and stood up reluctantly: "Then I'll go back, Gao Chen, I will always wait for you. " Gao Chen smiled slightly: "You know my heart, and I also know yours. "