Only then did the crowd slowly quieten down. Then, they invited Jun Wu to their own home for dinner. Anyway, it had just passed the new year. Good food and dishes were ready-made. There was no need to deliberately prepare them. Jun Wu had to agree one by one and then listen to his parents 'specific arrangements.
On the second day of the lunar new year, the farewell dinner began. The first place was, of course, the militia company commander's house.
Not only did the militia company commander invite Jun Wu and Wu Santu, the two new recruits, but he also invited Zhou Cai and Jiang Fu, the two people who had been eliminated.
The reason was that although Zhou Cai and Jiang Fu did not join the army this year, they were still the primary militia in the village and were still candidates to join the army next year. Besides, the four of them went to the county hospital for a physical examination together. It could be considered fate.
Guarding the four young men, the militia captain raised his wine glass and started talking.
"I watched the four of you grow up. They were all good young men from the village. Although Zhou Cai and Jiang Fu did not join the army this time, they still had a chance next year. I've already registered the two of you with Zhang Xiaoqiu from the township armed forces department. I'll definitely let you wear military uniforms when we recruit next year.”
"Thank you, Second Uncle!" Zhou Cai and Jiang Fu immediately raised their glasses and toasted when they heard the militia commander's words.
"Junwu, Third Baldy, the two of you have to work hard in the army!
"Especially Junwu. You joined the army because of your specialty. When he was in the army, he had to make full use of his advantages and strive to become an officer. Third Baldy, although your education level and talent are not as good as Junwu, you are very mature. He had rich social experience.
"In my opinion, after a few years in the army, you won't be inferior to the military. Both of you must unite and strive for greater success. Even if you can't become an officer, it shouldn't be a problem for you to return to the village and take over the positions of Secretary Zhang and me!”
"Where, where?" Wu Santu heard the militia commander's words and immediately raised his glass. He said humbly,""Brother Junwu is highly educated and talented. Whether it's in the army or at home, he will definitely have a long way to go. I'm just a country bumpkin! How would I dare to covet your and Secretary Zhang's positions?”
"That's right, Second Uncle. Your words are too serious!”Jun Wu immediately raised his cup and toasted the militia commander with the Third Baldy. Then, he thought to himself, You, Third Baldy Wu, really know how to talk. Even if you're humble, you can't say that you're a country bumpkin!
Since he admitted that he was a country bumpkin, how could he still dare to have designs on Zhang Lian and propose to her! He even shamelessly said that he would be a son-in-law in retirement. Just based on this point, you are an ambitious person. How are you like a country bumpkin?
As the few of them were drinking and talking, the militia commander's phone suddenly rang. It was Secretary Zhang. Because Secretary Zhang also had to give a farewell dinner to the two recruits, and it was the second one in line. Now, he had already laid out the dishes. When were the two recruits going to his house?
When he heard that Secretary Zhang was waiting for the two recruits to eat, the militia company commander immediately panicked. Secretary Zhang had already informed him about this, but he had forgotten about it as he was busy.
He thought to himself that there were a lot of people coming to visit Secretary Zhang's family on the second day of the Lunar New Year. How could he take care of them? Unexpectedly, the New Year's guest left early. Before the dinner was over, there was a call from the other side to urge him.
"Secretary Zhang's house is ready. I'm sorry, but I have to send the guests off!”The militia captain said apologetically.
"Since that's the case, we'll go back. Jun Wu and the Third Baldy should hurry over. Thank you…Second Uncle!" Zhou Cai and Jiang Fu felt that they were not new recruits, so it was not a problem for them to have a meal here. However, it would be inappropriate for them to go to Secretary Zhang's house. He was about to leave.
"It's okay to go together. We've all undergone a physical examination!”The militia company commander intentionally or unintentionally spoke politely on behalf of Secretary Zhang. In the end, he still urged Jun Wu and Wu Santu to go over.
Jun Wu agreed to go immediately. However, at this moment, Wu Santu suddenly had an evil feeling and said,"Brother Junwu, go by yourself! I…won't go over!"
"What's wrong? Secretary Zhang specially invited you two recruits to eat, but you didn't go. What's going on? Are you not giving Secretary Zhang face?!”
The militia captain knew what Wu Santu was thinking when he saw his expression. Then, she scolded him,"You're f * cking ridiculous."”
"If I go, it's not convenient for me to talk!”Wu Santu glanced at Jun Wu and muttered softly.
"What do you mean by inconvenient to talk? Hurry up! Otherwise, I'll kick your baldy!" After the militia company commander scolded him, Wu Santu restrained himself and left with the militia company commander and Jun Wu.
Although Secretary Zhang had just rejected Wu Santu's marriage proposal, as the branch secretary, he treated the recruits to a meal. It was a bit official. Naturally, he abandoned his prejudice about his children's marriage and greeted the two recruits with the etiquette of a village cadre.
"I heard that they are drinking at your house! Did I disrupt your drinking session by making this call?”Secretary Zhang looked at the militia company commander and said apologetically.
"It's fine if my family's drinking party is stirred up. You are the village secretary, representing the entire village to bid farewell to the recruits. You can't delay it here!" The militia company commander had always respected Secretary Zhang. No matter when or what the occasion was, he would always speak up for the branch secretary.
"Hehe, Junwu, Third Baldy, don't look down on me just because I'm the branch secretary. There are ready-made dishes on the table for the new year. "Come, try this Wuliang liquor first..." As he spoke, Secretary Zhang personally poured wine for the two recruits.
Seeing this, how could Jun Wu dare to sit there and endure it? He hurriedly stood up and took the wine jug. He first poured wine for Secretary Zhang and the militia commander, then poured wine for Third Baldy Wu.
Baldy Wu San was really straightforward. He immediately expressed his gratitude with his kneeling fingers and said,"Junwu, you're my brother. I'm sorry to trouble you to pour the wine.”
"You guys are brothers now. When you're in the army, you'll be comrades.”
Secretary Zhang said very appropriately, then raised his glass and said,"Junwu, Third Baldy, you are all outstanding young people in the village. After graduating and returning to the village, you have made a lot of contributions to the construction of the new countryside. We are still a little reluctant to let you go as soldiers this time.
"However, since it's to protect the motherland, we can't stop it. Just treat it as our village sending two talents to the country! Hehe, I wish the two of you good studies in the army, hard training, and strive for meritorious service and rewards.
"When the term of service is up, they will all be able to return with honors and continue to contribute to the construction of our new countryside! Uncle's cup of wine can be considered a farewell for you!”Secretary Zhang then took the lead to toast, and the others followed suit.
Seeing that the wine cups were empty, Zhang Lian quickly picked up the wine pot and poured wine for everyone. According to the order of guests first, guests first, guests first.
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