The relationship between Ye Bai's family and Second Uncle's family was actually quite good.
Second Aunt was not a mean person. At least, she had prepared a red packet for Ye Lan when she came.
However, as parents, it was nothing more than a little hope for their children.
Now, Second Aunt's son, Ye Bai's cousin, Ye Qing, had graduated from Shanghai's Finance University and joined a big company with an annual salary of more than 300,000 yuan.
For a small city like Ye Bai's hometown, a fresh graduate who could earn so much was undoubtedly a symbol of success.
Actually, Second Aunt didn't intend to use Ye Qing's success to trample on Ye Bai.
She was just inexperienced. She thought that being a soldier was the same as those years. The money she earned in a month was not enough to feed her family.
Moreover, she could not tell the difference between a non-commissioned officer and an officer, let alone the difference between a combat post and a technical post.
She might even think that Ye Bai was standing guard at someone's door in some remote place!
Ye Qing, who came with Second Aunt, more or less knew. Ye Qing looked at Ye Bai and the others apologetically in embarrassment, then advised his mother,
"Mom, Cousin graduated from military school. He's an officer when he joins the army, and he even has a job assignment. He's a solid iron rice bowl.”
Second Aunt didn't trust Ye Bai, but she trusted her son 100%.
However, she was still a little confused and curious. She had some thoughts of comparison in her heart.
She looked at Ye Bai and asked,""Then what about your salary level? Was it difficult to get promoted? My Qing 'Er seemed to have said that it's very difficult to be promoted in the army these days! It was better to earn some money and buy a house and get married as soon as possible!”
This was the truth.
However, no matter where he went, he had to make contributions to advance.
Ye Bai thought for a moment and replied," It's quite difficult to be promoted in the army, especially when I've just been assigned.”
"As for the salary, it's only a few thousand yuan. Anyway, the unit covers food and accommodation, and there's no expenditure. It's definitely enough!”
Ye Bai wasn't being humble, but it was the truth.
Ye Bai's salary on the surface, after deducting all kinds of miscellaneous things, was really less than ten thousand.
As for advancement, it was indeed quite difficult. Wang Junze of Hua Lu had not made any moves even after half a year.
These were all proud sons of heaven who graduated from military schools!
When Second Aunt heard Ye Bai's words, she immediately had a plan in her heart. She couldn't help but show off in a persuasive tone,
"Ye Bai, you're still young. You should change your profession as soon as possible. With a few thousand yuan a month, let alone in a big city, even in a small place like ours, it would take many years to save up to buy a house!”
"I plan to bring Qing 'Er to see a house in two days. After all, she's already in her twenties and is about to turn thirty.”
Ye Qing gave Ye Bai an apologetic look again.
Obviously, Ye Qing was also very helpless towards his mother.
Ye Bai shrugged to show that he understood.
Actually, Second Aunt could not help but take the opportunity to show off. She did not have any bad intentions, but she was just a little talkative.
In fact, as the only officer among his peers, Ye Bai was well-liked by the elders.
Their generation was more obsessed with the iron rice bowl of the government, especially with the soldiers.
As a result, when Ye Bai returned to the village, he was pulled back by many elderly elders and talked for a long time.
In terms of status, he was definitely much higher than Ye Qing.
After all, this society could have fewer businessmen and actors, but it could not lack teachers, soldiers, and doctors.
Teaching and educating people, protecting the country, and saving the dying and healing the wounded were the most respected occupations since ancient times.
Soon, a mahjong table was set up in the living room. Second Aunt played mahjong while showing off her success in educating her children. From time to time, she would talk about how much hardship she had suffered over the years and how good it was now.
Ye Qing really couldn't stand it anymore, so he wandered around the neighborhood with Ye Bai.
"Don't listen to my mom's nonsense. She's inexperienced and doesn't know that her annual salary is 300,000 yuan. In a place like Shanghai, she's considered to be in the middle and lower class.”
Ye Qing took out a cigarette and handed one to Ye Bai.
Ye Bai didn't have the habit of smoking. After declining politely, he was about to say something when his phone suddenly rang.
"Hello, Captain Ye, this is the armed forces department. Are you home?”A voice came from the phone.
"At home." Ye Bai replied.
"The organization has decided to send you the plaque of the family of the first-class meritorious minister today. It's best for your family to share the joy on this occasion. What time do you think is suitable?”
"Anytime is fine. Everyone is here today.”
"Alright, I'll inform the leader immediately!”
After hanging up the phone, Ye Bai and Ye Qing continued to stroll around the neighborhood.
At this time, the snow had not melted, and many children in the community had already built several snowmen.
"Is everything alright?" Ye Qing was a little worried about the phone call just now.
The two brothers were actually very close. When they were young, they often built snowmen together.
"It's nothing. It's just that the leader will be coming over to express his condolences later and give me something!”Ye Bai replied casually.
The leader's condolences? Send something along the way?
Ye Qing did not react in time. He felt that something was amiss.
Half an hour later, a black motorcade arrived at the entrance of the neighborhood.
Under the curious gazes of the neighbors, a soldier in military uniform lit firecrackers.
The entire neighborhood was alarmed, and the crowd and gazes gathered over.
"What's going on? It wasn't even the fifteenth of the year yet and they were already setting off firecrackers?”
"He doesn't seem to be from our neighborhood!"
"Why are so many people setting off firecrackers at the entrance of our neighborhood?”
People were puzzled, but the commotion was getting louder and louder, so much so that many residents opened their windows and poked their heads out.
Then, the sound of gongs and drums rang out.
Ye Bai and Ye Qing, who were watching the children having a snowball fight, could not help but walk towards the entrance of the community.
"What's going on? Whose family is married?"
The residents were very curious.
They were all old acquaintances who had lived here for decades. It was impossible for them not to know which family was getting married.
The old man guarding the door was even more confused. However, looking at the convoy, these people in uniforms did not seem like bad people.
More and more people gathered. Just as they were about to block the entrance of the residential area, a few soldiers in camouflage uniforms carried out a plaque with a large red flower hanging from the car.
Gold words on a red background!
The huge words were clearly reflected in everyone's eyes.
The family of a first-class meritorious minister!
In an instant, everyone was in an uproar!
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