War Military: From 1978

Chapter 299 Seeing Qin Wanqiu Again

Chu An has been away from the Iron Bones Heroes Group for nearly a year.

Now that they've returned, there are not only veterans retiring and new recruits joining, but also changes in the command structure.

The former regimental commander was transferred to a division as deputy division commander, and the full-fledged member was also promoted.

Within the regiment, the former chief of staff became the regimental commander, and the deputy director was removed from the list of deputy directors.

And then there's Cui Jiying; his position as deputy chief of staff has also been removed.

The entire regiment's command structure has undergone significant changes, but for the time being, it has nothing to do with Chu An.

Because although he returned, according to what he knew...

Now that he has returned to report, the regiment will report to the military, and then the military will reassign his position.

During this period, he remained a person with nothing to do.

"Come on, let me take you to your dorm. Put your things down first, and we'll have a good drink together at noon!"

After exchanging greetings and chatting briefly, Cui Jiying put her arm around Chu An and left.

The meeting actually ended a long time ago.

Or rather, there's not much worth opening right now.

Those are the things that bother me, but I can't make any decisions about them right now; I can only follow orders.

Holding meetings every day only makes people feel more and more stifled. Getting together to smoke is a good way to curse the Vietnamese.

After all, they are not on the front lines now.

However, Chu An felt a little embarrassed to refuse Cui Jiying's enthusiasm.

"Hey, Company Commander, you guys go ahead with your meeting. I'm not an outsider, I know the way, I'll find my dorm myself later!"

"We can't stay in the old room again, what do you know!" Cui Jiying didn't react for a moment and tried to pull Chu An away.

But just then, someone next to him said with a smile, "Chief of Staff, you should let go. Little Chu doesn't need you to escort her."

Besides, they might not even want to go to the dorm!

He spoke with a smile, glancing at an office not far away as he spoke.

Cui Jiying immediately turned her head in the direction of his gaze.

He then slapped his forehead: "Haha, I almost forgot!"

He released Chu An abruptly, and then took Chu An's backpack and luggage: "Go on, go on, I'll have someone put your luggage and bag away for you!"

"Okay!" Chu An nodded with a smile.

He had just passed by the communications team next door when he went upstairs.

Moreover, as he passed by, he knocked on the door, waved to a pretty female soldier inside who was wearing headphones and turning around, and gave her a brief greeting.

Although they hadn't seen each other for almost a year, he hadn't lost his girlfriend.

In those days when travel was slow and communication was inconvenient, long-distance relationships were indeed very difficult.

However, as long as both parties are willing, writing letters can still convey feelings.

The clerk knocked on the door just now, and he also heard Cui Jiying and the others' voices, so Chu An could only wave and gesture quickly before coming over.

But now that the registration process is over, and his girlfriend is still peeking from next door, how could he just ignore her?

As she walked toward the communications squad, Qin Wanqiu, who had just shrank back, let out a soft cry of "Ouch!"

He was then pushed out, looking rather disheveled.

"Wanqiu!"

Chu An approached with a smile.

"You...you're back!" Qin Wanqiu's face was a little flushed as she steadied herself.

There are just too many people watching the spectacle.

Over in the conference room, the regimental commander was watching, while the women from the communications platoon behind him were exchanging knowing glances.

Moreover, she and Chu An hadn't seen each other for a year.

Most importantly, she remembered the letters she had written to Chu An.

When lovers are separated by thousands of miles, they can express their feelings to each other through letters, and many words can be written down under the influence of their emotions.

Can we meet again?
"Come on, let's go downstairs and talk!" Chu An took her hand generously.

"Mmm!" Qin Wanqiu was clearly shy.

Just then, a female soldier from the communications platoon called out, "Chief Chu, everyone's back! When are you going to treat us to wedding candy?"

"Sure, sure, I'll go buy it right away!"

Chu An smiled broadly.

He's not some naive, uneducated boy who's never seen the world.

Although he hadn't had much of a romantic relationship in his past life, people's experiences and mindsets are different after all.

For example, right now, he can openly and confidently take Qin Wanqiu's hand and leave in front of so many people.

Of course, they shouldn't even think about eating real wedding candy.

She's not old enough yet.

"Let's go, let's go inside and talk!" Cui Jiying, who had just been clamoring to take Chu An to his dormitory, hurriedly called to the other regimental leaders around her as they watched Chu An and Qin Wanqiu leave.

As they spoke, he even handed Chu An's backpack and luggage to the clerk.

"Take it from my dorm room!"

"Yes!"

The clerk picked up his luggage and bag and left, while Cui Jiying and the others closed the door again and went into the conference room.

"Commander, now is the time to use you!"

As soon as the office door closed, Cui Jiying looked at Commander Luo and spoke.

"Hehe, okay, I'll try my best!"

He definitely knew what Cui Jiying meant.

In fact, he wanted to as well.

They hadn't actually thought that Chu An would be able to come back after graduation.

Even if he were to come back, they would only think of Chu An visiting his girlfriend during his day off.

After all, the military might not be willing to demote a young, highly decorated, and indeed very capable cadre like Chu An.

Even if they are indeed demoted, it would be very difficult to send them back to the C-group.

You should know that Lao Lu is always eager to find talented people, especially now in wartime, when many people are eyeing cadres like Chu An who can make meritorious contributions.

But the rules changed this year.

Or rather, it's not that the rules have changed.

However, on the front lines, the military headquarters is in a state of war, and the location of the military command cannot be exposed casually.

In those days, without navigation and with inaccurate maps, it was a waste to send a complete stranger, an officer who had never been to the military headquarters area, to go alone.

We might have to ask for directions along the way.

The front lines are not safe; we don't even know where the Vietnamese spies are hiding.

If the Vietnamese spies knew the exact location of our military command post, they certainly wouldn't mind causing some trouble.

Therefore, the return route for Chu An and his group of soldiers changed this year.

They were to return to their original units first, and then the original units would report that they had returned and make arrangements according to the orders of the military headquarters.

But now Chu An is back.

They must also want to keep Chu An here.

After all, this is the only hero with an honorary title in their team.

Putting everything else aside, leaving Chu An behind will make the regimental commander stand up straighter when attending meetings with higher-ups.

"Does that mean you might still be leaving?"

On the playground, Qin Wanqiu, whose hand was forcibly held by Chu An and who wouldn't let go, was now biting her red lips tightly.

She was quite embarrassed to be led around by Chu An in public.

There are quite a lot of people coming and going at the regimental headquarters.

They're not married, so holding hands like this is really a bit out of line in this day and age.

But after hearing Chu An explain why she had returned, she no longer cared about being shy.

Seeing her visibly downcast mood, Chu An said somewhat embarrassedly, "Yes, I also hope to stay, but the specifics are uncertain!"

Letters were too slow, and Chu An knew that this time he would be returning directly to his original unit, so it was too late to write to Qin Wanqiu in advance.

Biting her lip, Qin Wanqiu forced a smile: "Alright!"

Seeing her like this, Chu An suddenly felt quite sorry for her.

They were in a normal boyfriend-girlfriend relationship, but were forced to communicate only through letters from different places.

Even though he's back now, Chu An estimates they'll have to part ways again in a few days.

Yes!

Chu An himself estimated that his chances of staying in C-team were very slim.

After all, he came from an artillery reconnaissance background, which inherently limited his career path unless he continued to stay in the regimental headquarters.

Otherwise, if he were to lead troops, he definitely wouldn't be able to continue in the C group.

Regiment C only has one guard company.

His position no longer matches his rank.

"I'm sorry!" Chu An apologized, touching her face.

"No way!" Qin Wanqiu, who was already in a low mood, was startled by Chu An's action.

His eyes quickly scanned his surroundings before he whispered, "I...I don't blame you. We're soldiers, and there's plenty of time in the future!"

"Yes! There's plenty of time!" Chu An nodded with a smile, then took the initiative to change the subject and pulled her away: "Come on, let's go to the convenience store to buy some candy, your comrades are still waiting!"

"Wow, you actually bought it!"

(End of this chapter)