amaotonovel Chapter 1156 A chance encounter?
Chapter 1156 A chance encounter?
Chapter 1156 A chance encounter?
Zhang Jianguo is definitely a good man. He is an impeccable son-in-law to the He family. He even gave his son the surname He. He is a perfect husband to He Jiali.
But such an impeccable person ended up with a miserable fate of retiring early, his son getting into debt due to gambling, and being kicked out of the house by his mother-in-law.
According to Zhang Jianguo's conditions, he can definitely find someone with better conditions, get married and have children.
In bringing him together with He Jiali, Qin Hao always felt like he was pushing Zhang Jianguo into a fire pit.
Qin Hao never shows mercy when it comes to cheating bad guys, but cheating a good guy like Zhang Jianguo feels a bit psychologically burdensome.
However, on second thought, he will be the second son-in-law of the He family in the future. What if He Jiali finds someone who doesn't care about the He family? With He Jiawen's character, he will definitely help the family more. Wouldn't he become the "eldest son-in-law" then?
After much thought, it was decided that Zhang Jianguo had to be the "eldest son-in-law". At most, he could help deal with Liu Meixin and Lao Liu so that Zhang Jianguo would not make the same mistake again.
"Where does your elder sister go on Sundays when she's not working?"
He Jiawen thought for a moment and said, "Do housework at home."
"Besides doing housework?"
"That means buying groceries and going to the bookstore to read books. Why are you asking this?"
Facing He Jiawen's puzzled expression, Qin Hao casually replied: "Nothing, just asking."
"No, you must be in trouble. Tell me what you want to do to my eldest sister?"
Qin Hao came closer and lowered his voice and said, "I met a soldier a few days ago. He is tall and handsome, and about the same age as your sister. I wanted to help your sister find a partner."
He Jiawen was both angry and amused when he heard this: "How old are you and you want to introduce someone to my sister?"
"Who said that only older people can introduce younger people to potential partners?" Qin Hao asked in all seriousness.
This question really stumped He Jiawen, as it seemed that there was no such rule.
"Besides, it doesn't matter who introduced him. As long as he is a good person and can get along with your elder sister, that's enough."
He Jiawen was a little worried: "You've only known him for a few days, how do you know he's a good person?"
"He is a soldier, currently working in the armed forces department, and a party member and cadre."
When He Jiawen heard Qin Hao say that he was a soldier and a party cadre, he wanted to go back and tell his family, but was stopped by Qin Hao.
"How can an unmarried sister introduce a date to her elder sister? Besides, what can you learn from a blind date? It's best to arrange for them to meet by chance. If they are attracted to each other, it will come naturally. If they are not attracted to each other, it will avoid embarrassment."
He Jiawen thought about it and said, "But, how can we arrange for them to meet by chance?"
"This requires our cooperation. You go and deal with your elder sister, and I'll deal with the soldier brother."
"Okay, then I'll go find out where the eldest sister is."
"Be careful not to let your elder sister find out. It seems unnatural to be too deliberate."
"Know it."
Looking at He Jiawen's hurriedly leaving back, Qin Hao laughed secretly. It turned out that women are born with the potential to be matchmakers.
……
Recruiting Department of the Armed Forces.
"Comrade, please show me your letter of introduction."
Qin Hao's words made the soldier in charge of registration stunned for a moment: "Can't I join the army without a letter of introduction?"
"Of course. The People's Army doesn't accept just anyone. At least you have to have a clean background. If you don't have a letter of introduction, you'd better go back and get one before you come."
Qin Hao pretended to be unconvinced: "What if they don't give me a letter of introduction?"
"Why don't they give you a letter of introduction? Has anyone in your family been from there for three generations?"
"No, my family has been poor peasants for three generations, so our class background is quite good."
Seeing that Qin Hao was confident and didn't seem to be lying, the registration soldier also became serious: "Is it because someone is maliciously obstructing you and not issuing you a letter of introduction?"
"Well, they wouldn't let me join the army."
"Who else is stopping you from joining the army?"
"My father, my mother and the director of the street office all refused to let me join the army."
"why?"
"They said I have to be 18 years old, but I'm already 18!"
The soldier in charge of registration was both angry and amused when he heard this: "So it's because you're under 18 that the street office won't give you a letter of introduction?"
"I'm over the age of 20."
"It doesn't count if you are over your age. Young man, go back first and come back next year."
Qin Hao was not convinced: "I won't go back, I will join the army."
"Hey, why are you so stubborn?"
The two of them spoke so loudly that they attracted the attention of everyone in the hall. A tall and handsome man walked over.
"Xiao Zhang, what's going on?"
The soldier in charge of registration recounted what happened: "Director, this kid is too stubborn. No matter how hard we try to persuade him, he just won't listen."
"Okay, go ahead and do your work. I'll take care of this."
Zhang Jianguo stretched out his hand to Qin Hao and said, "Hello, thank you for your support for our conscription policy."
"He just called you Director. Does that mean you are their leader?" Qin Hao smiled secretly in his heart. He finally saw the real person.
"You can say that."
"Can you get him to register for me then?"
Zhang Jianguo shook his head: "How can the conscription policy be changed at will?"
"But I'm better than them. They can join the army, so why can't I?"
Act out the whole scene, Qin Hao said seriously.
Zhang Jianguo was amused: "How do you prove that you are better than them?"
"Fighting, shooting, physical fitness, pick any one of them. If there is someone who is better than me, I will turn around and leave."
Qin Hao's "arrogance" immediately aroused dissatisfaction among the soldiers in the armed forces. Although they had switched to civilian work, they were all veterans with many years of service.
Now being yelled at by a kid who is not even eighteen years old, the clay Buddha still looks a bit rustic.
"Director, this kid is too arrogant. Let me teach him a lesson."
Zhang Jianguo glared at his subordinate who stood up and said, "Are you comparing yourself to a child?"
"I'm not a child anymore. I'll be eighteen next year."
Qin Hao protested while approaching the soldier who stood up. Before Zhang Jianguo could react, he rushed forward and grabbed the man's shoulder.
The man wanted to resist, but Qin Hao grabbed him and pressed him on the table.
This scene shocked Zhang Jianguo and stunned everyone present.
"What do you think? Didn't I tell you I'm awesome?" Qin Hao said with a proud look on his face.
The man who was pressed on the table had a red face. He wanted to resist but couldn't. "What's the point of your sneak attack? If you have the guts, get out of the way. Let's fight openly!"
"Okay, you can't deny your loss this time!"
Qin Hao let go of the other person as he spoke. The man moved his arm that had just been locked, gritted his teeth and rushed towards Qin Hao.
Zhang Jianguo originally wanted to tell his subordinates not to beat the man up, but all he saw was a flash of light, and the man was pressed on the table in the same position.
"Good boy, it turns out you are a martial artist."
Zhang Jianguo was delighted to see the prey and signaled Qin Hao to let go of his subordinates.
Qin Hao pretended to be very proud: "How about this? This proves that I didn't lie, right? Hurry up and register for me."
"What's your name?"
"Qin Hao."
Zhang Jianguo extended his hand to Qin Hao again: "Comrade Qin Hao, I understand your desire to join the army to defend our country, but we have a conscription rule that requires you to be at least 18 years old. You still have half a year left, so why not come back next year? I will definitely recommend you to the army."
"Ah, we have to wait another year?" Qin Hao pretended to be disappointed.
Zhang Jianguo thought for a moment and asked with concern: "What's wrong? Is there any difficulty in your family?"
"That's not the case. It's just too boring."
“A year goes by very quickly.”
The goal has been achieved. Qin Hao looked at Zhang Jianguo: "You haven't told me your name yet. You said you would recommend me to the army next year. What if you cheat?"
Before Zhang Jianguo could speak, his subordinates beside him could no longer bear to watch: "This is Director Zhang from the Recruitment Department of our Armed Forces Department. How could he possibly lie to a child like you?"
"My name is Zhang Jianguo. You can always contact me if you need anything."
"That's what you said. A gentleman's word is his bond."
"It's hard to chase a horse."
Zhang Jianguo looked at Qin Hao's back and shook his head with a smile: "If this kid joins the army, he will definitely be a good candidate."
However, soon, Zhang Jianguo began to doubt his judgment.
Two days later, Zhang Jianguo received a call from the sentry, saying that someone was looking for him outside. It turned out to be Qin Hao again.
“Can you buy me a book?”
Zhang Jianguo was stunned for a moment before he heard Qin Hao speak in a matter-of-fact tone.
"Didn't you say I could always find you if I needed anything?"
"Can……"
"Here's the money. Buy me a copy of Essentials of Agricultural Machinery Maintenance. Remember, it's in the second row of the agricultural machinery area. My home is in the lane of the leather factory. You can ask anyone about it."
Qin Hao stuffed the money into Zhang Jianguo's pocket and disappeared in the blink of an eye.
Zhang Jianguo stood blankly at the entrance of the armed forces department for more than ten seconds before he came to his senses.
"This kid..."
There was nothing he could do, the money had already been given, and Zhang Jianguo could only comfort himself: Maybe he had something urgent to do and couldn't leave.
On the 28th day of the twelfth lunar month, the cold wind blew through the streets. In front of the glass window of Xinhua Bookstore, frost flowers piled up layer by layer, like a mysterious ice maze. He Jiawen and Qin Hao crouched and approached quietly. He Jiawen was anxious and stood on tiptoe first, blowing a breath of hot air towards the glass. The white mist gradually melted into a peephole the size of a copper coin.
Qin Hao followed closely, took off his woolen gloves, and placed his warm palms on the glass, melting a wider field of vision. "I put the Essentials of Agricultural Machinery Maintenance in the second row of the science and technology area. If Zhang Jianguo looks for a book, he will definitely run into your sister." Qin Hao raised his lips slightly, and a sly look flashed in his eyes.
At the same time, inside the bookstore, green painted wooden shelves stood in rows, exuding a faint smell of aged tung oil. Zhang Jianguo was wearing a faded navy blue work suit, with snowflakes on his shoulders, looking like he had just walked out of a snowy landscape. He was looking up at the bookshelves, searching.
He Jiali was holding a stack of books, moving lightly between the bookshelves. Her short black hair hung playfully beside her cheeks. When she turned sideways to pick up a copy of "Practical Crop Cultivation Technology", she bumped into Zhang Jianguo who turned around.
"Ouch!" He Jiali screamed, and the book in her hand fell to the ground in an instant. Zhang Jianguo, with an apologetic look on his face, squatted down to help pick it up. At this moment, a piece of paper filled with reading notes of "Selected Works of Mao Zedong" fell from the book.
"Comrade, I'm sorry." Zhang Jianguo apologized quickly.
"It's okay, it was my own carelessness." He Jiali shook her head slightly.
Inadvertently, the two looked at each other and were both stunned.
Qin Hao, who was peeking out the window, said to He Jiawen proudly, "What do you think? I said he's tall and handsome, so he must be better than those messy guys your sister met on blind dates."
He Jiawen nodded repeatedly: "Yeah, he is indeed very handsome."
“I just don’t know what his personality is like.”
Qin Hao smiled secretly. Personality? Using the word "good guy" to describe him is not enough. He is simply a perfect person.
"Um...comrade, my book."
He Jiali's voice woke Zhang Jianguo up instantly, and he hurriedly handed the book to He Jiali.
"My name is Zhang Jianguo, and I work in the armed forces department."
Seeing He Jiali turning around and about to leave, Zhang Jianguo couldn't help but introduce himself.
Although He Jiali felt that the other party was a bit abrupt, Zhang Jianguo was handsome enough, so she still spoke politely.
"He Jiali, works at a vegetable company."
Outside the window, Qin Hao saw He Jiali was already paying the bill, so he quickly pulled He Jiawen away: "Don't let your sister find out."
The two did not run far, and continued to observe in a department store not far from the bookstore, using the cover of the crowd.
Not long after, He Jiali came out of the bookstore and walked towards home. A few minutes later, Zhang Jianguo also walked out of the bookstore with a book in his hand, but he stood in the snow in a daze for a long time.
"Let's go. Wait for Zhang Jianguo to come to our house to deliver books. Then you can pretend to bring your sister to see me accidentally. If they meet by chance again, they will believe that this is fate."
After Qin Hao finished speaking, He Jiawen did not follow him, but kept staring at him.
"Where did you learn all these tricks?"
"Ahem, this is to help your sister find a partner, so use a little strategy."
……
After the chance encounter in the bookstore, Zhang Jianguo's heart was like a stone thrown into a calm lake, causing ripples. He often thought of He Jiali's gentle face, but he was too embarrassed to go directly to the vegetable company to look for her.
"Forget it, let's go return the book first."
Zhang Jianguo found the leather factory's family lane according to what Qin Hao had said before. As expected, he just asked someone and the other party enthusiastically took him to the outside of a yard.
Bang, bang, bang on the door.
It was Zhou Guilan who opened the door. Seeing Zhang Jianguo wearing a military uniform, she asked politely.
"Who are you looking for, comrade?"
"Excuse me, is this Qin Hao's home? My name is Zhang Jianguo, and I'm here to give him some books."
When Qin Hao heard the noise, he quickly imitated three bird calls towards the next yard. This was the signal he and He Jiawen agreed upon.
Zhang Jianguo was welcomed into the yard by Zhou Guilan, and Qin Hao also stepped forward when he saw him.
"Brother Zhang, you are here. Come and sit down. I will make you some tea."
"Don't bother, I'm here to give you a book..."
Zhang Jianguo was just about to put down the book and turn around to leave, but as soon as he stood up, he saw the He Jiali sisters rushing in.
Suddenly, Zhang Jianguo was stunned.
He Jiali also recognized Zhang Jianguo: "You are not...the one from yesterday..."
"Zhang Jianguo, I didn't expect that we would meet again."
He Jiawen and Qin Hao smiled secretly. There was no such thing as fate bringing people together. It was all thanks to them.