Chapter One: Life (06)

Li Hongwen said this on the surface, but inwardly he was quite skeptical. It shouldn't be the case; even with the best conditions, introductions have been made before, yet he has never been this boisterous.

The other tables were quietly having their meals, except for theirs, where Li Hongwen and Han Zhixu (Chen) were engaged in a lively conversation. Yu Hao sat slightly to the side, quietly eating from her bowl. Suddenly, Li Hongwen pointed at her, saying, "You, as a student, seem refined and sensible."

The members of "Girls' Generation" had a good relationship with him back in the day. Hu Siqi was in the same class as another girl, while the other three were in different classes. The five girls were inseparable, running to find each other to go to the restroom as soon as class was over, or gathering closely in the corridor to chat during lunch breaks, making it impossible to separate them.

Lu Huaizheng, who was called out, seemed to hear nothing at all, earnestly devouring his food with large bites, his hand never pausing in picking up vegetables. Yu Hao thought that he might truly be very hungry

The lecture ended at 11:00. After turning off the computer and organizing the speech notes, I prepared to leave with Professor Han

Han Zhixu playfully asked: "What do you think, how big does it look?"

Li Hongwen looked at Lu Huaizheng: "It seems we are quite fated. So, what do you think? Professor Han is an old friend of mine, and I trust the students he recommends. She must be a good girl."

Throughout the entire process, I did not say a single word, being kicked back and forth like a ball by others

Han Zhixu said: "The little girl is quite clever, and she is a nice person. What do you think, could you introduce her to us?" As he spoke, he glanced back and asked, "Are there any suitable young men in your team that you could introduce to us?"

Li Hongwen laughed, "Did I really guess correctly?" He turned to ask Yu Hao again, "Is it thirty or twenty-eight?"

Aren't you getting a bit old for that, young lady?

A group of people headed towards Stove No. 6, with Professor Han walking side by side with Li Hongwen in the front, while Yu Hao followed closely behind with Lu Huaizheng and a young class leader. The young class leader was not very old and had a particularly simple smile. Yu Hao then noticed that the two soldiers walked a bit quickly, with Lu Huaizheng maintaining a consistent pace with his leader, which made her and Professor Han hurriedly follow with small, quick steps.

The tone can be quite pungent

Impressive! Han Zhixu gave a thumbs up

Li Hongwen, seeing his strong resistance, no longer insisted. Concerned that Han Zhixu might misunderstand, he turned to explain: "During the last social gathering, he didn't show such resistance. Despite having been in the army for so many years and living a rough life, he has been raised well by his aunt since childhood. It's just that today, I don't know what got into him; perhaps he was intimidated by Xiaoyu's excellent conditions."

The class monitor took a deep breath, glanced at Lu Huaizheng, and thought to himself, this time it should be my turn to answer, but once again, someone next to him jumped in first, this time with an even sharper tone: "Why are you talking so much nonsense?"

"You should join us as well." As a result, this time it was the social butterfly who spoke

Only upon reaching the entrance did she realize that the so-called No. 6 stove was actually the flight crew cafeteria; she had thought it was some kind of military kitchen.

Li Hongwen suddenly became serious, his gaze directed over: "What do you think of the one opposite?"

Leader, please do not tease me. How could such a beautiful girl marry someone like us soldiers? Please do not make it difficult for her. I have had enough to eat, so I will head back first. Please enjoy your meal with Professor Han.

The only time the two of them had dinner together before was when he won the basketball game, during the class 8 gathering.

The class monitor was just about to answer when the team leader next to him casually took over: "Otherwise, do you think this is a special treatment just for you?"

In Yu Hao's eyes, the "social butterfly" is currently following behind a middle-aged man who exudes an aura of authority without anger. The middle-aged man is in his early forties, with dark skin and a slightly plump figure; however, his facial features are resolute, and he still appears imposing. He is the deputy chief of staff of the airborne brigade, named Li Hongwen

Ignoring him, she once again bypassed the person in the middle and struck up a conversation with the class monitor, persistently asking, "Why is it called Stove No. 6?" She has a peculiar habit; when she encounters something she does not understand, she must get to the bottom of it, otherwise, she feels uncomfortable holding it in.

Suddenly, the audience erupted with: "Everyone, stand up!"

Han Zhixu's gaze fell on Lu Huaizheng, scanning back and forth, nodding his head: "Not bad, but why do I find you so familiar?"

The two individuals came to a stop in front of the lectern. Li Hongwen leaned on the lectern and smiled slightly, saying: "Professor Han, shall we have a bite at our No. 6 stove at noon?"

I did not expect that the second time would be with the adult Lu Huaizheng in his military unit

Not long ago, as soon as I returned, he mentioned wanting me to introduce someone to him, but he managed to evade it with a casual excuse from Lu Huaizheng

Li Hongwen and Lu Huaizheng also turned their gaze in that direction

Although the captain is usually strict and serious during training, in private he is just a big boy, approachable and often disregarding his image to play around with them. He takes great care of them, is very easy to get along with, and it is rare to see him being so sharp-tongued.

As the speech concluded, everyone in the audience simultaneously rendered a crisp military salute, momentarily overwhelming Yu Hao with their imposing presence. He felt that the few in the front row still seemed like young boys, yet they appeared so mature for their age. In the next moment, he recalled how someone at their age would spend the whole day joking and laughing with girls, seemingly oblivious to everything.

A few minutes later, the last soldier finished checking all the equipment, breathlessly ran up the steps, and gave a loud report at the door. Just as Yu Hao was still contemplating when he could have a meal, he heard a loud shout beside him: "Return to the team!"

... ...

His voice was loud and resonant, powerfully penetrating the entire auditorium, with clear and precise enunciation: "Salute!"

Li Hongwen examined his head carefully for a while and said, "It doesn't look big, but it has been by your side for so many years; I estimate it must be at least twenty-eight, if not thirty, right"

Han Zhixu glanced at Yu Hao and replied with a smile, "The little girl is shy."

Han Zhixu recalled vaguely some impressions, but his memory was not as good as that of young people, and his attention was not focused on that matter. He could not match the specifics, only knowing that there was such a person.

Looking at his expression, there is an inexplicable feeling of having stolen someone else's rice

She couldn't help but ask the small class monitor standing at the edge: "Do you all call the cafeteria No. 6 stove?"

Those who are handsome and those who are beautiful always seem to know each other in various ways, as if it is an affirmation of each other's looks, and as if they are inherently familiar with each other's world. Before entering, they even exchange hairpins. In any case, at that time, the few better-looking boys from Lu Huaizheng's group were particularly close to the girls from Hu Siqi's group.

It seems that there has always been an unwritten rule during the time of studying

This is a joke

Lu Huaizheng then reminded, "Half a month ago, at Song Xiaotao's wedding, I met you."

He had known Li Hongwen since their early years and was aware of Li Hongwen's temperament. He originally intended to take Yu Hao out for a small treat at noon today to reward him for working late on the PPT for so many days. However, when Li Hongwen spoke, there was no room for refusal, so Han Zhixu turned to glance at Yu Hao.

Li Hongwen smiled: "Not bad, you have already become an assistant researcher at the age of twenty-eight"

Upon discovering that several people's plates on the table had extra items, including various types such as eggs, shrimp, and bitter melon with carrots, I looked over at Lu Huaizheng and found that his plate was completely clean with nothing on it. No wonder his words were so sharp; it turned out that others had a little extra while he had none.

The cafeteria is very quiet, as some people have not yet arrived, so everyone must refrain from using their chopsticks, maintain a standing posture, and avoid whispering to one another

The class monitor is a bit confused

She also fell silent, tightly closing her mouth, unwilling to utter a single unnecessary word.

Not particularly outstanding, those who are impressive at thirty are already researchers; by the time she reaches that level, she will likely be over forty

He has grown taller; previously, her height could reach his shoulders, but now she finds herself just at his shoulder level, perhaps even a little short. Her ears are close, and the sound seems to emanate from his chest, particularly solid and powerful

Twenty-eight

Han Zhixu was afraid of not being able to come down gracefully. Just as he was about to say a few words for his student, he heard Lu Huaizheng put down his bowl and give a self-deprecating smile to the two elderly men

Lu Huaizheng stood upright, his silhouette resembling a tall and straight pine tree, firmly rooted beside her. One could hear his even and calm breathing, unlike in his youth when he was reckless and arrogant; now he was steady yet reserved

Han Zhixu was merely making a casual remark and joking, but unexpectedly, Li Hongwen was genuinely anxious for Lu Huaizheng

... ...

Han Zhixu smiled on the surface, but deep down he was extremely protective: What good is a good appearance? What is so remarkable about flying a fighter jet? Don't think that we look down on you; we don't find your conditions appealing either!

The little class monitor timidly swallowed the answer with a gulp, no longer daring to speak

In addition to Lu Huaizheng's numerous extracurricular activities, which include playing basketball, soccer, and billiards, he often attracts new acquaintances around him, all of whom are particularly good-looking. It gives the impression that he is like a social butterfly, well-acquainted with everyone, surrounded by many admirers, regardless of gender.