War Military: From 1978

Chapter 271 Highway Robbery!

"Xiao Chu, come visit when you have a holiday."

As your father, I have no objection to your relationship with Xiaowan!

On the morning of the 14th, in front of the Y City train station, Qin Hai smiled kindly at Chu An and spoke to him.

He was extremely satisfied with this son-in-law.

A first-class hero!

Two days ago, after rushing home, he was still frowning. But when he learned from his daughter that she had brought home a first-class hero and a son-in-law who had received two first-class merits and two second-class merits, he was even more furious.

He immediately changed his attitude and asked Qin Wanqiu in a gentle tone if she was coming back to get married.

He then added that he had no objections.
This is a first-class hero.

As a father and a veteran, he knew all too well the value of this thing.

It's no exaggeration to say that when he saw the First-Class Hero Medal and the two First-Class Merit Medals, he was so excited that his face turned red, and he was even more worried that his son-in-law would run away.

So Chu An, who had originally planned to go home the next day, was forced to stay an extra day by his father-in-law, whom he was meeting for the first time.

It's not that Chu An is really underage; if Chu An doesn't get married this time, he'll figure he can't escape her.

“I will!

Uncle, if you and Aunt have time, you can come and visit the army!

I'll be going back to my unit next year, and Xiaowan and I will welcome you then!

"Haha, good! Good! I'll definitely go, I'll definitely go!" Qin Hai laughed heartily, and then looked at his daughter standing next to Chu An.

"You two young people can talk to each other, the train will be here soon!"
Daughter, your mother and I are waiting for you!

"Mmm!" Qin Wanqiu nodded, her face flushed.

But soon, as her parents left, her eyes reddened again as she looked at Chu An.

"Remember, you must write me at least one letter a week."

Also, once you're at military school, you're not allowed to have any romantic relationships, or else...

"Hehe, what else could it be?"

The father-in-law and mother-in-law walked to the side, leaving Qin Wanqiu standing in front of them. Chu An was happy to tease her.

"Hmph! Otherwise... otherwise I'll bite you to death!" She pretended to be fierce, revealing her two little tiger teeth.

Chu An couldn't help but pinch her fair and tender cheek: "Don't worry, military academy is full of men."

Besides, you've already stamped it, but the seal hasn't even been applied yet!

Chu An smiled and raised his hand.

As you can see, there are two rows of faint teeth marks on his right wrist.

This was the mark left yesterday when the two of them went out for a stroll and sat down to rest by a river. Chu An couldn't help but hug and kiss her, and then she hugged Chu An's hand and nibbled on it.

"Hmph, it's good that you remember!" Looking at the teeth marks, Qin Wanqiu blushed a little, but also felt a bit mischievous and smug.

After chatting for a few more minutes, the two had to part ways, even though they were reluctant to say goodbye, due to the sound of a train horn.

“The train is coming!”

"Okay, I'm leaving now!"

"it is good!"

"Hey, Chu An!"

"Huh?" Chu An, who had just turned around, turned back again.

The next second, he was hugged and then his lips were quickly touched.

"Don't forget me!"

The girl turned and ran away, her face turning bright red.

God knows how much courage she has to muster.

You have to understand, this isn't the era of thirty or forty years from now.

It's no exaggeration to say that Chu An and Qin Wanqiu's behavior was absolutely indecent in the eyes of others around them.

Even more surprisingly, Qin Wanqiu's parents were watching from not far away.

Of course, Chu An was much more composed and had a better attitude. He touched his lips, grinned foolishly, and shouted, "Okay, I'll remember!"

After saying that, Chu An turned around and went straight into the station.

This time, he didn't stop.

On the evening of the 15th, Chu An, who had spent another 32 or 33 hours on the train, walked out of the county train station he remembered.

"Young man, need a ride?"

"Where are you going, young man?"

As soon as I got off the train, a familiar scene unfolded before me again.

On the platform, one by one, dark-skinned villagers came to solicit customers.

Of course, these were not taxi drivers of later generations, but they were actually quite similar, except that their means of transporting passengers was a human-powered tricycle.

"Excuse me, are there still buses going to Lingshan Town?"

Chu An asked.

It's already past 5 p.m., and he's not sure if there's any left.

"Young man, you won't make it to Lingshan in time. The last bus leaves at 5 p.m., and it's already been half an hour!"

"Young man, would you like to stay at my place for one night? It'll only cost two yuan!"

"Young man, my house is nearby, just over there, it's only two yuan!" Upon hearing that Chu An was going to Lingshan, two or three more people immediately came over to solicit customers.

In those days, the reform and opening up had just begun, and private hotels were basically still in their infancy.

But where there is demand, there is a market. For places like train stations, accommodation and food are an unavoidable market.

Chu An simply doesn't need to live in these places.

This was his first time returning here by train.

As far as I can remember, we didn't stop here when we set off.

But I do remember that situation exists here.

There is a state-run transportation guesthouse opposite the train station, where you can eat and stay.

The comrades who sent the soldiers from the local area said that if they went home to visit their families and couldn't make it back that day, they could stay here.

However, Chu An has no intention of staying here tonight.

My hometown is only about 12 or 13 kilometers away from the county seat.

In his memory, Chu An had a clear route home.

So just walk back.

When the Mountain Eagles were first established in the company, they marched no less than 20 kilometers in the field every day.

Subsequent reconnaissance training and operations inside the country involved even greater hardships.

So Chu An didn't care about these twelve or thirteen kilometers at all.

It's just a matter of walking until dark. He's a soldier, a former reconnaissance soldier, so he's not afraid of the dark.

Besides, it's just a matter of walking along the highway from the county town to my home.

Chu An immediately refused the touts, picked up his bag and luggage, and left.

These days, county train stations are mostly located within the county's urban area, but county towns are actually not very developed at all.

Chu An had only walked less than a kilometer when the surroundings became desolate.

"Dingling bell~"

Suddenly, the sound of a bicycle bell came from behind.

Chu An turned around, and two old-fashioned bicycles quickly rode up behind him.

Four young men, around sixteen or seventeen years old, blocked Chu An's path, one in front and one behind.

"Hey bro, where are you going? Let me give you a ride!"

The young man riding ahead stopped with one foot, blocked Chu An's path, and grinned as he asked.

The guy sitting behind him looked to be no more than 1.5 meters tall, and was dark-skinned. He jumped off the bus and was tapping his left hand with a stick that was more than a meter long.

Chu An looked back and saw that one of the two people behind him was still riding a bicycle, while the other got off and walked towards him.

He wasn't holding a stick, but he was twirling a sheathed dagger in his hand.

It was obvious that Chu An was being watched as soon as he left the station.

He stared at the group with a blank expression.

"Lingshan!"

Chu An told them where he wanted to go.

At this moment, Chu An was filled with rage.

He knew that these days were not peaceful.

There are too many unemployed people, and various crimes occur in various places, mostly committed by young people.

But he didn't expect to run into it as soon as he returned to his hometown.

I risked my life on the front lines, and you scum are just going to enjoy peace in the back?

Chu An's eyes were filled with murderous intent.

But clearly, the thugs surrounding Chu An didn't realize it.

"Oh, Lingshan! That's a bit far. How about this, you give me ten or eight yuan, and I'll give you a ride!"

Ten or eight yuan is just a figure of speech.

Although ten or eight yuan is a lot, factory workers these days only earn about twenty yuan a month.

But their purpose in saying this was simply to see Chu An take out money and then see how much Chu An had.

These days, anyone who can travel by train, no matter who they are, definitely carries some money with them.

"Haha~"

Chu An laughed in exasperation.

Ten or eight dollars!
They make it sound so easy. Don't they know that many soldiers on the front lines are fighting desperately against the Vietnamese and only earn six yuan a month?
"Row!"

Chu An took off the backpack from his back, and then released the bag in his hand.

"Kaka~"

With the weight removed, Chu An twisted his neck, and the cracking sound immediately changed the expressions of the four people in front of and behind him.

"Lian Jiazi?"

The short man opposite him hardened his expression, grabbed his stick, and was about to rush up and hit Chu An.

Strike first and you'll have the upper hand. So what if someone's a trained fighter?
There are many of them!

(End of this chapter)