noffsinger Chapter 337 Jiang Defu Retires
Chapter 337 Jiang Defu Retires
In 1983, a national document blew through the army like a strong wind, and the requirement for younger cadres was quickly implemented.
Jiang Defu did not receive a promotion notice, but a retirement notice.
Jiang Defu has been in the army for most of his life, growing from a young man to a resolute general.
Every inch of land is filled with his sweat and blood, but now he has to leave suddenly, and he finds it hard to accept the fact.
When Jiang Weimin heard the news of Jiang Defu's retirement in Qingdao, he discussed with his wife Su Tang and decided to bring his parents to Qingdao to relax.
After making all the arrangements, he asked for leave from his unit and asked his driver to drive him back to the military region in a hurry.
When the car stopped steadily at the familiar door of the military compound,
Jiang Weimin walked quickly into the house. An Jie was sitting on the sofa inside, knitting a sweater attentively, with soft music playing on the radio next to her.
"Mom, where is my dad?"
Anjie raised his head and stopped what he was doing. "He went out for a stroll wearing the clothes you bought him last time."
"How is my dad feeling?"
An Jie sighed, a trace of worry on his face: "I must be in a bad mood. I have been in the army for a lifetime, and suddenly I am scheduled to retire. Anyone would feel uncomfortable for a while."
Jiang Weimin nodded and agreed: "That's right. My dad has devoted his whole life to the army. Now that he has retired all of a sudden, he must feel empty inside."
Anjie put down the sweater in his hand and continued, "Now you are the only one in the family who can comfort your father.
Your elder brother and second brother just finished their New Year leave and can’t come back.
Yaning is still in school, and Yafei is very busy at work because of the new regulations."
"Mom, I'm here to take you to Qingdao. If you stay in the military area, my dad will be saddened by the sight and will feel even worse.
You guys go to Qingdao and relax! Walk around. My dad has some free time now, so you can take him around and have a good time as a family. "
Anjie's eyes lit up and he quickly said, "That's a good idea!"
As he was speaking, Jiang Defu came back strolling.
He was wearing the Jinchi men's suit that Jiang Weimin bought. His posture was still upright, but there was a hint of loneliness in his steps.
Jiang Weimin smiled and walked over to him, teasing, "Hey, look who this energetic general is! His clothes are very decent!"
"That's because I was wearing Jinchi men's clothing. Besides, I'm not a general anymore. I've retired."
Jiang Weimin looked at his mother and said with a smile: "Mom, I think my dad is fine and can still joke!"
Jiang Defu pretended to be angry and raised his voice: "What can happen to me? I'm fine!"
Jiang Weimin struck while the iron was hot and said seriously: "Dad, to celebrate the successful conclusion of your glorious military career,
I came here this time to formally invite you and my mother to visit Qingdao. I will cover all the expenses!"
An Jie echoed: "Old Jiang, since Wei Min is so filial, let's go to Qingdao for a visit!"
Jiang Defu thought for a moment and nodded: "Then let's go for a walk. Xiaotang is about to give birth, so your mother and I will take care of the baby for you!"
As Su Tang was about to give birth, the house had to be left alone at night. An Jie and Jiang Defu simply packed a few clothes and followed Jiang Weimin to Qingdao.
Along the way, the atmosphere in the car was relaxed, and Jiang Weimin introduced the new changes in Qingdao to his parents from time to time.
But as Jiang Defu looked at the scenery passing by rapidly outside the window, there was still a hint of loss in his eyes.
It was already afternoon when we returned to Qingdao.
The sunshine shines on the streets and alleys of the city, covering this coastal city with a layer of golden veil.
Jiang Weimin called Su Tang, and the family went to a unique restaurant nearby.
The table was filled with Qingdao's specialties, steaming seafood, and fragrant stir-fried dishes. Everyone was talking and laughing, but Jiang Defu would occasionally fall into a brief silence.
In the evening, the family returned to Jiang Weimin's residence and rested.
The next morning, when the sky was just beginning to turn pale, Andrzej got up quietly and went to the kitchen to make breakfast.
An Jie thought that since they were in Qingdao, they couldn't let Jiang Weimin and Su Tang eat in the cafeteria anymore.
But when she walked into the kitchen, she was surprised to find an aunt in a neat apron busying herself in an orderly manner.
There was porridge cooking in the pot, steam coming out of the steamer, and several exquisite side dishes were already placed on the table. Anjie stood at the door, a little confused for a moment.
At this time, Jiang Weimin walked into the kitchen and explained with a smile: "Mom, this is the aunt I specially hired to cook for Xiaotang.
She is pregnant and needs to supplement nutrition. It is not good to eat in the cafeteria all the time, so she asked the aunt to make some nutritious meals. "
Only then did Anjie come back to his senses, his heart filled with emotion.
Before I got married, my aunt cooked all the meals for me. After I got married, in order to take care of the whole family,
I did everything myself, from washing clothes to cooking. It had been a long time since I had enjoyed the feeling of being taken care of.
"Wei Min, you are such a thoughtful kid."
Jiang Defu, who had just finished washing up, also came to the restaurant. Seeing this scene, he said, "Comrade An Jie, breakfast is ready!"
"It's done, but I didn't do it!"
Jiang Defu frowned slightly and asked in confusion: "How can you let Xiaotang make breakfast with a big belly!"
An Jie quickly explained: "Jiang Weimin invited an aunt to make breakfast. When I came to the kitchen, the aunt had already prepared breakfast!"
Jiang Defu nodded slightly and said with emotion: "Jiang Weimin is a boy who really loves his wife!!"
The family sat around the dining table and had a hearty breakfast.
Jiang Defu advised: "Auntie, since it's for Xiaotang, then please come.
But you are a leader now, so you still need to pay attention to many things and avoid gossip."
Jiang Weimin nodded seriously: "I understand, Dad, you guys go shopping on your own today.
I was delayed by some work yesterday, so I have to deal with it today. I'll drive you guys around tomorrow.
I will leave the driver with you today so that you can go out more conveniently."
Jiang Defu waved his hand: "You and Xiaotang should go to work when it's time to go, don't worry about us, but it's really more convenient to have a car, so leave the car behind!"
After breakfast, Jiang Defu and An Jie set off. The first stop was the Artillery School.
The car slowly stopped in front of the artillery school gate. Looking at the familiar yet unfamiliar gate, the two's thoughts were instantly pulled back to more than 20 years ago.
Jiang Defu studied military knowledge in the artillery school, and An Jie also started a new life here.
When they wanted to enter the artillery school, they were stopped by the guards as expected.
Jiang Defu stepped forward to argue, and finally found his superiors before they let him go.
Jiang Defu and An Jie walked into the Artillery School. The architectural layout of the school was almost the same as it was more than 20 years ago.
The basketball court remains the same, reminding Jiang Defu of his hard-working years.
The two walked slowly along the familiar path, every step being in memories.
Then they came to the old principal's residence.
The old principal is very old, his face is full of wrinkles, and there is a hint of cloudiness in his eyes.
Jiang Defu looked at his former leader with mixed feelings. He wanted to have a good chat with the old principal, but the old principal looked confused and could not recognize him.
Jiang Defu's eyes were slightly red. The days of struggling together seemed like yesterday. "Jiang Defu, look at what a mess you are!"
But now, the years have left deep historical marks on the old principal.
An Jie gently held Jiang Defu's hand and gave him silent comfort.
The two sat in the old principal's residence for a while, then got up and said goodbye.
When leaving the artillery school, Jiang Defu looked back.