Reborn as an Armed Police Officer: I Became an All-Round Soldier King Through Duty

Some people can't stand it.

Some people lowered their heads to pick up food.

Some people avoided eye contact, pretending not to hear.

The relative who had been speaking sarcastically earlier also turned pale and then flushed.

"oops."

"I didn't say anything, why are young people so hot-tempered?"

Upon hearing this, Zhou's father's face darkened.

He originally wanted to stop Zhou Heng to avoid making the atmosphere too tense.

But this person is still saying it now.

What's there to worry about?

He put down his chopsticks.

Was he wrong?

The man was taken aback.

"Old Zhou, what do you mean by that?"

Zhou's father looked at him.

"It doesn't mean anything."

"Today my son returned home after doing something good."

"Everyone is welcome to come and eat."

"But if they come here to take advantage or say strange things, then it's pointless."

Upon hearing this,

The banquet became even quieter.

"We parents couldn't bear to let him do this or that."

"You're the ones who spoke first."

"Are you even embarrassed?"

An auntie standing nearby quickly tried to smooth things over.

"Hey, Lao Zhou, everyone was just saying it casually."

"I'm happy today."

Zhou's father glanced at her.

"Even casual remarks should be kept within limits!"

"His return in military uniform makes all the difference!"

"If what you say gets back to the boss, what will he think?"

The originally lively banquet suddenly became awkward.

Zhou's mother didn't urge him to drink or eat any more food.

He simply stood up and said:

"Enjoy your meal, everyone."

"Please forgive us for any shortcomings in our hospitality!"

finished,

She turned and went inside.

upstairs.

Zhou Heng stood by the window of his room.

He could hear the noises downstairs.

He knew that his words had embarrassed many people.

But he doesn't regret it.

In his previous life, he had seen far too many of these "relatives".

We don't usually keep in touch, but we come when something comes up.

If we don't make definitive statements today, there will only be more trouble later.

Not long after,

There was a gentle knock on the door.

"Knock knock".

Zhou Heng turned around.

"Enter."

The door opened.

Mr. Zhou walked in.

He was still holding a bowl of rice in his hand.

There were several pieces of meat and vegetables on top.

"Are you still hungry?"

Zhou Heng was stunned for a moment.

"dad."

Zhou's father placed the bowl on the table.

"Eat first."

Zhou Heng didn't move.

Did I go too far just now?

Zhou's father glanced at him.

"A little."

Zhou Heng fell silent.

But Zhou's father then said:

"You did nothing wrong."

Zhou Heng looked up.

Mr. Zhou sat down on the edge of the bed, remained silent for a while, and then slowly spoke.

"Some relatives are just like that."

"There wasn't much going on at home before, so we didn't have much contact."

"Now that you've done something right, they think you're capable, so they've all come."

"Sometimes you can't avoid interpersonal relationships and social interactions."

Zhou Heng shook his head.

"The social niceties among relatives are the most useless thing."

"Once I've saved up some money, you guys can move to the city."

"Don't stay in the countryside."

"But....."

"dad!"

Zhou Heng looked at him.

"Listen to me!"

Mr. Zhou was taken aback.

"Are you really moving?"

Zhou Heng nodded.

"right."

"From now on, you and Mom shouldn't stay in the countryside anymore, and you should avoid dealing with these messy relatives."

Mr. Zhou listened without saying a word for a long time.

After a while, he whispered:

"You're thinking pretty far ahead."

Zhou Heng looked at him.

"It's not that I'm thinking too far ahead, it's that I need to start planning now."

"You've worried about my mom your whole life, it's time to relax a bit."

Zhou's father stared at him for a few seconds, then suddenly laughed.

"Okay, I'll listen to you. We still have some savings at home, which you can use when you get married."

Zhou Heng: ......

Soon, the commotion downstairs subsided.

The banquet was almost over.

Only a few people were left in the courtyard, still packing up the tables.

Zhou Heng stood by the window and glanced down, his expression gradually calming down.

I've said what I needed to say.

The face that needed to be torn apart has been torn apart.

In the future, if these relatives ever try anything funny, they'll have to think twice.

Once he becomes a non-commissioned officer, he can prepare to sell his house in the city.

He made a contribution.

In addition to bonuses, there are various subsidies.

They might even be directly assigned a job after being discharged from the military. Of course, Zhou Heng would definitely not be discharged.

He is not stupid.

I talked a lot with my parents in the afternoon and evening.

The next morning, Zhou Heng lay in bed for a couple of seconds before he heard faint footsteps outside and realized that it was time to go back.

He had just sat up when the door was gently pushed open.

Zhou's mother brought in a steaming bowl of noodles.

"You're going back now, hurry up and eat your noodles."

Zhou Heng looked at the bowl of noodles, his throat tightening.

"Mom, why are you up so early?"

Zhou's mother put down the bowl and smiled.

"How can I sleep if you're leaving?"

"Who knows when you'll be back next time?"

Zhou Heng didn't say anything, he just kept his head down and ate his noodles.

Eat slowly.

After he put down his bowl, Zhou's father also came in.

He was carrying a large bag, which was filled to the brim.

"These are for your journey."

Zhou Heng was stunned for a moment.

"Dad, you don't need to bring so much."

Mr. Zhou frowned.

"You have to eat something on the road."

"And shouldn't you bring something back for your comrades?"

Zhao Zhengwu and his group arrived before seven o'clock.

When the car was parked outside the gate, quite a few neighbors were already standing around watching.

Unlike yesterday's bustling scene, today was noticeably quieter.

After getting out of the car, Zhao Zhengwu glanced at Zhou Heng first.

"Is everything packed?"

"alright."

Zhou Heng replied.

Zhao Zhengwu nodded, then looked at Zhou Heng's parents.

"Uncle, Auntie, we're getting ready to go."

Zhou's mother quickly said:

"Thank you for your hard work, making this special trip."

Zhao Zhengwu smiled.

"Of course."

"Zhou Heng performed well in the army. We brought him back safely, and we must bring him back safely as well."

Zhou's father stood to the side, not saying much, but only solemnly saying:

"Thank you for your help, boss."

Zhao Zhengwu waved his hand.

"It's not trouble at all. He's a soldier, and this is what we should do."

Then Zhou's mother instructed:

"Go back to the army and do a good job."

Zhou Heng nodded.

"I know."

"Remember to give me a call then."

"I know."

At this moment, Zhao Zhengwu checked the time and whispered:

"It's time to go."

Zhou Heng turned around and stood at attention to salute his parents.

"I'm leaving!"

"Keep it up!"

"yes!"

The car started.

The figures at the courtyard gate slowly retreated.

Zhao Zhengwu sat in the passenger seat, glanced at him through the rearview mirror, and said nothing.

Zhou Heng leaned back in his seat, looking out the window at his home, which was receding into the distance.

The parents were still standing.

The figure disappeared completely only after the corner was turned.

The car remained quiet for a long time.

After a while, Zhao Zhengwu turned to look at Zhou Heng.

"Stop looking! You'll be able to take leave once you become a non-commissioned officer!"

"There's still a year and a half left."

"A year and a half?"

Zhao Zhengwu smiled meaningfully.

"That's not necessarily true!"