Starting from the deputy company commander of the Soldier Assault Team

Then she wrote another line: "The pistol contest was even worse; the binding holes were all made by Zhang Anbang with bullets. The time is the same as above."

Zhang Anbang smiled and said, "I guess it's a bit hard to guess, but if it were me, I would believe it."

Gu Xiaonan put the binder back in its place, her tone still slightly unconvinced, "Fine, fine, you seem pretty honest, I'll believe you this once."

"But your marksmanship is insane, it's so bad it's intimidating. I'm considered the best marksman in our unit, but I didn't expect to be no match for you."

Zhang Anbang was a little unsure what to say. "It's really alright, there are plenty of people who are better at marksmanship than me."

Gu Xiaonan gave her a look that said, "It's getting late, we're not practicing today, let's go home."

"it is good."

……

When the two returned to the army commander's office in the headquarters building, it was already 6:03 PM.

Gu Zhenchuan was packing his things in the office when the two men entered after submitting their reports.

Gu Zhenchuan said with a smile, "You've come back just in time, right at the end of the workday. Come on, let's go home for dinner."

Gu Xiaonan was taken aback, then joked, "Oh my, Commander Gu still remembers you have a home? That's really something."

As far as I can remember, ever since I started elementary school, you and my mom have hardly ever eaten at home.

You eat in the army canteen, my mom eats in the hospital canteen, I either eat at the elementary school for children of soldiers, or I eat at one house here and another there.

"Even a mouse would starve to death if it went into our kitchen."

Gu Zhenchuan laughed heartily, "Eating in the cafeteria is good, especially your school cafeteria, otherwise you wouldn't have grown so tall."

Stop joking around, let's go home.

I called your mom; she changed shifts and cooked dinner at home.

I haven't seen your Uncle Tie for years, so I'll just go home and have a couple of drinks.

Gu Xiaonan pouted, "I remember the last time I ate my mom's cooking was three months ago. I didn't expect to be able to eat it again today."

She turned to the railway: "Uncle Railway, you have so much influence. I'm only getting this thanks to you. You must come often in the future." The railway laughed heartily upon hearing this, "I'd like to come often, but I'm afraid your dad won't welcome me. In that case, I won't even be able to get a sip of water, let alone go home for a meal."

Gu Zhenchuan shook his head helplessly: "Don't give me that. Your mother will retire in a few years and will be cooking at home every day. I'm afraid you won't have time to come home for dinner then."

He then glared at the railway: "You bastard, don't come here if you don't have something to do, and don't come here even if you have something to do. The first thing you do is come and ask me for people."

"If it weren't for Anbang's sake, you wouldn't even get a drink of water, let alone a meal."

"Uh," Zhang Anbang was a little speechless, thinking to himself, what does this have to do with me? What do you mean by giving me face? What have I, a mere 20 cents, done to deserve the army commander's face?

However, he didn't want to say anything, nor was it appropriate for him to say anything, so he could only stand there and smile.

He believed what Gu Xiaonan said. Gao Cheng had talked to him and said that when he was a child, his father rarely came home, and when he did, it was usually very late and he was already asleep.

This is also why he always argues with his father.

Fortunately, his mother was a teacher at a primary school for children of military personnel. She had a regular work schedule and holidays, so he had a very good relationship with her. As soon as he graduated from military academy, his mother started arranging for him to meet potential partners.

After retiring, he became even more enthusiastic about this, so he basically never took a vacation to go home.

As the group walked out of the office, they ran into Li Youwei, the political commissar of the 15th Army, who was also coming out of his office. Li Youwei spoke with a thick Handan accent, "Hey, Lao Gu, leaving so early today?"

"Haha, Lao Li, one of my former subordinates came to visit me. He's going home for a meal today. Keep an eye on things in the army."

Li Youwei glanced at the railway and Zhang Anbang, then nodded with a smile, "Alright, we have guests at home, so we have to head back early! You two go ahead with your work, I'll take care of things here, don't worry!"

Railway, standing slightly to Gu Zhenchuan's left rear, immediately stepped forward, stood at attention, saluted, and said, "Greetings, Political Commissar!"

Li Youwei raised his hand in return, "Alright, alright, thank you for your hard work! Let's have a good drink together with Lao Gu today!"

Gu Xiaonan and Zhang Anbang, who were to Gu Zhenchuan's right rear, also stood at attention, saluted, and shouted in a crisp voice, "Good morning, Political Commissar."

Li Youwei sized up Zhang Anbang, then nodded slightly in return, "Okay."

Then he looked at Gu Xiaonan, "Xiaonan, your dad doesn't usually drink much, but he's in a good mood today, so don't stop him from drinking!"

Gu Xiaonan smiled and nodded, "I understand, Uncle Li."

Gu Zhenchuan waved his hand: "Then we'll be going now."

"Okay, okay, go ahead."

Watching the figures of the group walk away, Li Youwei rubbed his chin and muttered, "Hmm, this major looks unfamiliar. He's definitely not one of Lao Gu's old subordinates."

Is there something going on here? I'll have to ask him about it later.

……

In the 15th Army's military dependents' compound, a woman was busy in the kitchen; she was Chen Jinglan, Gu Zhenchuan's wife.

After receiving Lao Gu's call, I heard that one of his former subordinates had brought over a young man who seemed quite nice, so I thought I'd bring him home for a meal.

Chen Jinglan quickly changed shifts and went home to start cooking. At this moment, several plates with large porcelain bowls on top were already set on the dining table, and an oil-filled electric heater was working diligently next to it.

We will do our best to ensure that the food cools down as slowly as possible at this room temperature of 12 or 13 degrees Celsius.

This type of oil-filled radiator is considered a high-end appliance. It has a black, upright rectangular shape with multiple steel fins and small wheels at the bottom for easy movement, making it quite aesthetically pleasing.

Of course, it's also expensive, costing over 400 yuan per unit, which is considered a very respectable way to keep warm in the courtyard.

There are also cheaper options, ranging from tens to hundreds of yuan, small heaters with quartz or halogen tubes, which look like pedestal fans and have a catchy name: "Little Sun." They are the first choice for ordinary people when buying them.

……

A Toyota Land Cruiser SUV with the license plate M・00001 slowly drove out of the parking lot in front of the government building.

Gu Xiaonan sat in the passenger seat and casually pointed ahead, "Go straight, then turn right ahead and you'll reach the gate."

She grew up here and knows how to walk this road with her eyes closed.

Zhang Anbang nodded in the driver's seat, the steering wheel firmly in his hands, the car moving at a slow speed, as smooth as if it were gliding.

In the back seat, Gu Zhenchuan and Tie Lu leaned against the back of their seats, chatting casually.

Although it's described as a drive, the distance isn't actually that far.

The military headquarters and the No. 1 family compound were right next to each other, connected by an internal asphalt road that ran straight through the compound. The road was lined with straight metasequoia trees and guard posts, yet it was very quiet.

The car soon arrived at the main gate of the residential compound.

Upon seeing the license plate 00001 in the distance, the sentry immediately stood at attention and gave a standard military salute.

Zhang Anbang gently applied the foot brake and slowly passed through.

Within two or three minutes, the car drove into a small courtyard and stopped in front of the innermost building.

This is a two-story detached house with a square courtyard. It is clean and tidy. Although not luxurious, it is the most eye-catching place in the entire military family compound.