191.
After that, the two of them returned to Western Suburb Park. They saw a rare animal world and many exhibition venues, which made Yao Cuiping and Tao Zhigang feel particularly novel and dizzying. They sometimes walked to the beautiful peacock spreading its tail net to admire; Shi Er stopped in front of the huge elephant activity area. Shi Er came to the panda breeding garden to tease. Then, they went to the big tiger cage to watch. They stayed until dusk before they returned to the city.
As night fell and the lights were lit, the seductive night of Shanghai was filled with charming colors. Colorful neon lights illuminated the busy business of various shopping malls, accompanied by the noise of buying in various markets, as well as the fragrance of delicacies emitted by various restaurants and food stalls, setting off a lively and prosperous urban scenery.
Yao Cuiping and Tao Zhigang, who were already intoxicated, felt that the outside world was really wonderful. They seemed to have forgotten the fatigue of the day. They went shopping in the supermarket for a while and tasted some snacks. Then, they thought of stopping for the night.
192.
Yao Cuiping held Tao Zhigang's arm and found a small hotel. Yao Cuiping walked up and took the initiative to check in with the waiter." Waiter, please give us a room to stay in."”
"Do you two want to register for one room or two rooms?”the waiter asked.
"We want to register two rooms." At this moment, Tao Zhigang, who was standing behind Yao Cuiping, quickly took out his money and rushed forward to pay the bill.
Yao Cuiping immediately rolled her eyes at Tao Zhigang. This made Tao Zhigang feel a little puzzled.
After paying the accommodation fee and settling the registration procedures, Tao Zhigang accompanied Yao Cuiping and followed the waiter to open the two rooms on the opposite side.
193.
After the waiter brought hot water and tea cups, Tao Zhigang quietly went to Yao Cuiping's room and asked carefully,""Sigh, Cuiping, what did I do wrong just now that made you unhappy?”
"I'm not telling you. Think about it yourself. You've really become a stupid soldier.”Yao Cuiping said with worry.
"How did you become a stupid soldier? Didn't I accompany you for the entire day and didn't rush back?”Tao Zhigang was like a confused monk.
"Why do you have to get two rooms?”
"Isn't it because I'm a soldier? I have to be careful when I go out.”
"What influence? Didn't we already get engaged and establish a relationship? Can't we just get a room with a double bed? That way, we can save some money and accompany me. You don't know how scared I am when I go to the brothel alone at night.”
"Cough! Damn it! Why didn't I think of that?" Only then did Tao Zhigang react and quickly slapped his head.
" I usually say that you're stupid, but you're still not convinced." Yao Cuiping reached out and nodded at Tao Zhigang's head.
"Sigh, let's not talk about it anymore. Now, let me tell you something else.”
"What is it?"
"Before we came here, your mother and my mother had already made a deal. They wanted us to try our best to go to the Civil Affairs Bureau to register our marriage certificate at the end of this year in order to further establish the relationship between our two families.”Yao Cuiping looked serious.
"What do you mean by the end of this year?" Tao Zhigang felt that it was a little sudden.
"What, you're still not willing?"
"It seems too rushed. I haven't officially retired yet.”
"Why do you have to wait until you officially retire?”
"You don't know, but the army has a rule that soldiers are not allowed to find a partner during their service.”
"Don't talk to me about the rules of your army. Just tell me, do you like me or not?”
"This... Isn't there a need to ask?”
"Since you like me, why aren't you happy when the two families suggested that we go to the Civil Affairs Bureau to register our marriage certificate first?”
"It's not that I don't want to, Cuiping. I…I feel that it's not the right time yet. Aren't you still in school and haven't graduated yet? I'm still serving in the army.”
"It's precisely because we can't be together for the time being that we need to register our marriage certificate first and go through the registration procedures. This way, we can better promote our relationship to last forever, never change our hearts, and continue to love each other. Moreover, we've been together for so many years. Getting a marriage certificate would be justified. It would save people from not knowing what our relationship is and always calling me cousin.”Yao Cuiping continued to explain to Tao Zhigang with some humiliation.
"Hahaha, hmm, that makes sense. It seems like I'm the one who made you suffer.”After listening to Yao Cuiping's statement, Tao Zhigang couldn't help but laugh. He felt that he had indeed been too careless and began to wake up. "Alright then, we'll follow the wishes of the two families. We'll try to go to the Civil Affairs Bureau with you to register our marriage certificate at the end of this year.”
"You're like a stupid big hat. You didn't even know to cherish the chance I gave you. You only realized it now.”Yao Cuiping reached out and poked Tao Zhigang's head again.
"Then I still have to rush back at the end of this year.”
"I didn't hear you say that a soldier can apply for family leave after three years in the military. You'll be three years old by the end of the year.”
"Yes, I'll come and ask for leave then.”
"Remember, it's the end of this year. Don't miss this opportunity.”Yao Cuiping reminded Tao Zhigang again with joy.
"Yes, Wifey, I will remember." Tao Zhigang finally nodded.
"Uh, it's getting late.”Yao Cuiping suddenly looked at her watch and said.
"Alright then, see you tomorrow."
After saying that, Tao Zhigang insisted on returning to his room and lying down.
194.
After experiencing the pain of missing each other and welcoming the reunion after a long separation, how could a couple who slept in two separate rooms not have any improper thoughts and immediately fall into a sweet dream?
On the other side of the bed, Yao Cuiping felt that she was too troubled to fall asleep. Tao Zhigang's thick eyebrows, big eyes, and strong figure kept popping up in her mind. He had the air of a soldier. On the other side of the bed, Tao Zhigang also felt his body heat up, and he tossed and turned, unable to fall asleep. Yao Cuiping's tender, pure, and youthful appearance kept appearing in his mind.
At this moment, Yao Cuiping realized that there were a few latent shadows in front of the window that seemed to be constantly swaying towards her. She was afraid and hurriedly opened the door. She called out to Tao Zhigang, who was opposite her,"Zhigang, come over quickly."
When he heard Yao Cuiping's voice, Tao Zhigang, who was still awake, got up and went to Yao Cuiping's room." Cuiping, what's wrong?”
"Look-" Yao Cuiping pointed out the window and hugged Tao Zhigang tightly."Yes, am I afraid? Am I afraid?"
"Don't be afraid, don't be afraid.”Tao Zhigang hurriedly patted Yao Cuiping's back and comforted her.
"Well, you have to stay with me tonight anyway.”Yao Cuiping was arrogant.
"Hmm, alright then, I'll accompany you.”After a pause, Tao Zhigang let go of Yao Cuiping's hand and stood up. He walked to the window and opened the curtains."Haha, so it's the shadow of the willow tree's branches swaying in the wind.”
"But it looks scary,"
"Alright, you don't have to be afraid now. You can rest assured and sleep well.”Tao Zhigang patted Yao Cuiping's back lovingly." If you don't sleep now, you'll feel tired tomorrow."”
"Yes." Yao Cuiping nodded and took off her clothes. Suddenly, she noticed something and asked,"Sigh, what about you? You have to sleep quickly too."
"Oh, you go to sleep first. It's okay for me to sit here and accompany you for a while.”Tao Zhigang said cautiously.
"Alright then, you won't sleep, and neither will I. Let's sit together until dawn.”Yao Cuiping said unhappily.
"Oh, okay, okay. I'll sleep, I'll sleep.”Then, Tao Zhigang moved to the empty bed opposite Yao Cuiping and was about to sleep.
"Yeah, why are you sleeping there?"
"Sigh, there's an empty bed. Where else should I sleep?”
" You can't sleep there-" Yao Cuiping pouted and gestured at the space between her feet.
"Sleeping on your bed?"
Yao Cuiping first nodded silently, then said coquettishly,"Otherwise, would I still be afraid?"
"This…Is this appropriate?”
"You're just like a stupid big hat. I'm just afraid of coming to the sex scene. Besides, we've been in a relationship for so long. Can't I let you accompany me?”
"Oh, okay, okay, okay. Who says I don't want to accompany you?”Hearing Yao Cuiping's aggrieved tone, Tao Zhigang finally understood. His heart softened as he slept on the bed opposite Yao Cuiping.
As their bodies got closer, their hearts beat faster and faster, and their body temperature gradually rose. Yao Cuiping secretly stretched out her feet and hooked Tao Zhigang's back, intentionally or unintentionally, causing Tao Zhigang to feel a wave of unbearable oxygen in his heart. Finally, he could not help but turn around and hug Yao Cuiping's legs.
Suddenly, Yao Cuiping felt a surge of heat coursing through her body. As she meekly stretched out her two plump thighs, Tao Zhigang could no longer resist the temptation and caressed them. When he did not receive Yao Cuiping's rejection, Tao Zhigang mustered up his courage and touched the tender parts of her thighs through the layers of her clothes. At this moment, she felt a little excited and held Tao Zhigang's palm tightly, secretly facing her body. Tao Zhigang started to caress her even more affectionately and boldly. Following Tao Zhigang's charming movements, she would occasionally moan happily. Following Yao Cuiping's surging love, Tao Zhigang finally couldn't help but get up excitedly, wanting to enjoy the nourishment of love with her.
Suddenly, Tao Zhigang's mind flashed with the thought of returning to the team to participate in the competition. He couldn't help but feel worried again. At the same time, he remembered that he and Yao Cuiping hadn't officially registered their marriage certificate. After all, they weren't legally husband and wife. He couldn't help but feel worried again. His thoughts were in a mess, and he suddenly lost interest in making love. He gave up on the idea of making love, causing the ecstasy that was about to happen with Yao Cuiping to turn into a bubble.
"What's wrong? Zhigang." Noticing Tao Zhigang's abnormal behavior, Yao Cuiping immediately sat up and asked in dissatisfaction.
" Uh, I'm sorry, Cuiping. I... I..." Tao Zhigang apologized and quickly paid for the gift.
"What's wrong with you?"
"I'm still thinking about it. I still have to rush back to the team to participate in the competition tomorrow. I want to rest early. After all, I'm still an active soldier. I can't violate discipline outside and bring bad influence to the army. Besides, we haven't officially become husband and wife yet, so I can't just take advantage of you.”
"Look at your serious face. You clearly don't love me anymore. You've had a change of heart. Unlike before, this time, he used some military equipment to brush me off.”As she spoke, Yao Cuiping angrily kicked Tao Zhigang." Forget it, I'm going to die!"”Then, she started to cry sadly.
"Cuiping, don't be angry. I'm taking responsibility for you.”Seeing Yao Cuiping secretly crying, Tao Zhigang could not bear it and quickly went forward to accompany her. He held Yao Cuiping's shoulders and tried his best to comfort her,"Cuiping, don't worry. After the Spring Festival this year, I'll take a leave of absence and go back to the Civil Affairs Bureau to register our marriage certificate. Then, I'll stay at home with you for a while, okay?”
"Hmph, I don't know what changes will happen to us when the Spring Festival comes.”Yao Cuiping, who was still angry, added another sentence.
"Sigh, Cuiping, what do you mean? There are only a few months left until the Spring Festival. As long as we can love each other sincerely and never change our hearts, what changes will happen then?”Hearing Yao Cuiping's extraordinary words, Tao Zhigang hesitated for a moment.
"Alright, alright, there's no need to say anymore. I have to sleep. I still have to rush back early tomorrow morning.”Yao Cuiping finally turned around and said.
In the end, Tao Zhigang had no choice but to return to the empty bed opposite Yao Cuiping and sleep with her sullenly.
195.
After a day of sightseeing and a night of torment, Tao Zhigang and Yao Cuiping, who were physically and mentally exhausted, slept until the next morning.
It wasn't until nine o'clock in the morning that Tao Zhigang suddenly remembered that he had to return to the team and participate in the competition. He woke up from his sleep and sat up. He gently touched Yao Cuiping and said apologetically,"I'm sorry, Cuiping. I'm already on vacation. I have to hurry back. The training team is still waiting for me to participate in the competition. I don't have time to send you back.”
"Yes, I'm going back alone. I don't want you to send me back. Anyway, I know that your mind is filled with the matter of the training team wanting you to return to the team to participate in the competition.”Yao Cuiping still had her back facing Tao Zhigang as she replied with dissatisfaction.
"I'm really sorry. It's not that I don't want to continue sending you off, but I really don't have time. I don't know what will happen if I go back now. If I really delay the matter of returning to the team to participate in the competition, I'll be in big trouble and wait to be criticized.”Tao Zhigang said worriedly.
"Didn't I tell you to go back quickly? Your matter is more important than mine. I can only blame myself for not coming this time.”
"Ahem, I don't have much time to explain to you. You can only blame me for making you suffer.”As he spoke, Tao Zhigang quickly took out the little money he had left and threw it at Yao Cuiping's bedside." Alright, I'm leaving. I wish you a safe trip home."”
Tao Zhigang put on his military cap and tidied up his clothes. He gently opened the door and rushed to the street. He took the bus and rushed to Haosong Pier to return to the Chongming Training Team.
196.
However, what Tao Zhigang did not expect was that on the second day after he took leave to send Yao Cuiping off and was unable to return to the team in time, the training team received an official notice from the garrison.
On the other end, when the training team received the official notice to participate in the competition and gathered the contestants they had decided on, they could not help but think of Tao Zhigang, who had not yet returned from his trip.
The team that was ready to go would board the Chongming Island liner at 2:30 p. m. and rush to the Shanghai garrison to report for the competition...
As the departure time approached noon, Captain Mao, Instructor Ren, Commander Tong, Squad Leader Dong, and the selected participants were all very anxious. They were all worried about Tao Zhigang.
197.
At this moment, in the office of the brigade headquarters, Captain Mao was smoking a cigarette and said angrily,"Cough! If I had known earlier, I wouldn't have let him go today. He was selected as one of the strong points in our training team and had a good chance of winning the championship.”
"Yeah, who knew? The notice from the higher-ups would come down so quickly and coincidentally.”Similarly, Instructor Ren, who was pacing back and forth and looking at the clock from time to time, also felt a little regretful.
"If I had known earlier, I wouldn't have asked Tao Zhigang to take leave. I would have asked his family to stay until today, so that they could take the same boat as us to Shanghai. "But then again, how could we have expected this?" Commander Tong, who was standing at the side, said in a roundabout manner.
"As the management of the training team, not being able to anticipate it is equivalent to making a mistake.”Captain Mao took the lead in self-criticism.
"According to what I said, Tao Zhigang could have rushed back yesterday after sending his family to Shanghai's Wusong Pier.”Instructor Ren looked outside the door and read.
"He probably went to the city with his family.”Captain Mao took a puff of his cigarette and analyzed.
"It's almost one o'clock, and he hasn't rushed back yet. I don't think there's a need to wait.”Commander Tong looked at the time and said anxiously.
"I think we should just substitute Liu Chong, who won second place in the same event.”Finally, Captain Mao began to propose his final plan.
"Well, that's the only way now.”Instructor Ren nodded helplessly. "Sigh, it seems that he has been on the training team for a long time. Whether it is in work training and participating in learning competitions, or in strict self-discipline and compliance with organizational discipline, his performance is still acceptable. I don't know what happened this time, but there is such a big contrast.”
"That's right. I don't know what kind of bewitching soup he was fed this time. I remember telling him before I left to come back quickly and not delay his return to the team to participate in the competition. But why did he forget everything the moment he went out?”Commander Tong was also in disbelief.
"Not only did he overstay his leave, but he also spent the night outside. This is simply disregarding the organization's discipline. It's too outrageous. When I come back this time, I'll definitely teach him a lesson.”Captain Mao said angrily.
"Yes, let him reflect on himself in the training team.”Instructor Ren also followed up and said.
After waiting for a while, there was still no sign of Tao Zhigang returning to the team. At this time, Captain Mao, Instructor Ren, and Captain Tong made a final decision after a final discussion. Liu Chong, a reserve member, replaced Tao Zhigang. Then, he officially led the team and took the ship to the Shanghai Garrison Guard. They went out to fight and threw themselves into a three-day intense competition.
198.
It was such a coincidence that after the training team sent out the participating teams to board the Chongming class ship to Shanghai Wusong, Tao Zhigang returned to the training team with sweat all over his face.
When he walked into the residence, the first person he bumped into was Squad Leader Dong of the 5th Regiment's reconnaissance squad.
"Ah, Tao Zhigang, you're finally back? Do you know that the leaders of the entire training team and the participating members are waiting for you?”
"Then are they still here?”Tao Zhigang asked anxiously.
"They're not here. They've already left. You're too late.”
"Ah, I thought the notice from the higher-ups hadn't been officially issued yet.”
"Hmph, he came down this morning. At that time, the leaders of the training team and the participating members were also waiting for you to come back and set off together, but you were nowhere to be seen. It was only when the Chongming liner was about to leave in the afternoon that they had no choice but to let Liu Chong replace you before setting off.”
"Cough, damn it! What an unfortunate coincidence." Tao Zhigang pounded his head in pain.
"Hurry up and go to the brigade headquarters to cancel your leave.”Squad Leader Dong then reminded Tao Zhigang.
1999.
Then, Tao Zhigang came to the department with a panicked look on his face." Reporting to Leader, I'm back."”
When they saw Tao Zhigang finally appear at the door, the expressions of the team leaders and instructors who were discussing the final work of the research training immediately darkened.
"You still know how to come back? Unfortunately, you've already missed your chance. The team has already sent another member to replace you in the competition.”The captain couldn't help but flare up and say," You're too bold. Even if you're on leave, you're still spending the night outside. Do you know that this is a serious violation of the rules of our training team?”
"Tao Zhigang, why did you wait until now? What did we tell you before we left? What did you promise us?”Instructor Ren said angrily," How can you be so casual when the competition is approaching!”
"Captain, Instructor, it was my fault. I shouldn't have been too embarrassed to accompany my family into the city and delayed my return to the team to participate in the competition. For this, I'm willing to accept the punishment from the team.”Tao Zhigang, who had already felt the seriousness of the situation and felt that he was in the wrong and could not push the responsibility away, admitted his mistakes in frustration and took the initiative to accept the corresponding punishment.
"In conclusion, your performance in the training team for the past two months has been quite good. You are serious and hardworking during training, modest and eager to learn, never lazy, and have outstanding results in competitions. You have not violated the team rules and discipline, and have a certain sense of self-improvement and collective honor. But why did you make such an abnormal mistake this time? It just so happened that the training is about to end, and you actually made such a low-level mistake and left a bad influence. I really feel sorry for you!”Instructor Ren then began to summarize and criticize Tao Zhigang.
"Didn't I tell you before coming to the training team? During the training period, you have to train hard, be strict with yourself, and abide by the team rules and discipline. Not only do you have to compare your skills, your results, but also your thoughts and style. "Of course, you've done quite well in the beginning, but why did you lose your practice piece at the last critical moment? It's really a waste of all your previous efforts. I feel sorry for you.”Then, Captain Mao lit a cigarette and said in a slightly relieved tone.
"Tao Zhigang, you were supposed to be able to rush back on the day you sent her to Shanghai. Why did you take so long to return to the team this afternoon? Is it because of your family?”Instructor Ren asked Tao Zhigang again with an analysis.
"Sigh, you really put me in a difficult position!”Tao Zhigang slapped his head in frustration and revealed his true feelings."When I sent her to Shanghai yesterday, I was in a hurry to come back. However, before I left, she asked me to accompany her into the city to play. I felt that it was not easy for her to come all the way to see me. Moreover, I had promised her about this, so my heart softened..."
"Then weren't you afraid that it would delay your return to the team?”Captain Mao questioned in dissatisfaction.
"Yes, I was afraid that it would delay my return to the team to participate in the competition, but I didn't expect the notice from the higher-ups to come so quickly and coincidentally.”Tao Zhigang stammered in response.
"Hmph, I didn't expect the notice from the higher-ups to come down so quickly and coincidentally. Is it more important for you to accompany her into the city to play, or is it more important to be able to return to the team in time to participate in the competition?”Captain Mao picked it up and asked again.
"Yes, I admit that I didn't consider the overall interests at that time. Instead, I was too biased towards my personal feelings.”Tao Zhigang lowered his head in frustration.
"That's right. As a revolutionary soldier, you have to always remember your military duties. You have to prioritize the cause of the army. You can't just care about your personal feelings.”Instructor Ren then strengthened his education. Finally, he urged Tao Zhigang,"Alright, I think that's the case. Tao Zhigang, go back and write a profound self-reflection first. We'll discuss how to deal with it after we've read it.”
Afterwards, Tao Zhigang returned to class feeling guilty. In the evening, he hurriedly wrote a profound written reflection and handed it to the brigade headquarters. The next day, they made a further self-reflection at the class training summary meeting.
According to Tao Zhigang's attitude of admitting his mistake and his performance in the training team, the leaders of the team decided to give Tao Zhigang a lighter punishment.
200.
With the completion of the reconnaissance team's martial arts competition, all the training work of the Chongming Island training team had come to an end. The reconnaissance training personnel of each regiment began to return to their camp units. More than ten members of the Hengsha Island reconnaissance squad led by Squad Leader Dong also returned to the Special Agent Company of the Fifth Regiment.
However, Tao Zhigang was the only one who was depressed when he returned to the company. When he thought about his final performance in the Chongming Island training team, he felt angry. He had been training for nearly three months, suffered so much, and sweated so much, but in the end, not only did he not receive any praise or rewards, he even got a "self-reflection" and brought back the company...
This made him feel pressured in front of the soldiers. For a moment, he became silent. He was even unwilling to talk to his leaders and comrades.
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