In 1959, what's wrong with me pedaling a tricycle?

Day six of vacation.

Looking at the somewhat apprehensive young people in front of him, Wang Xingguo asked in confusion, "Why do you want to invite me to dinner? I don't know any of you."

One of the young men said, "Brother Wang, you are a role model for our generation. We all admire you, so we would like to invite you to a meal to express our respect."

The three young men sitting in front of Wang Xingguo were all quite young, looking to be in their early twenties.

The security personnel thought they were radical youths who wanted to cause trouble in the compound, so they stopped them from entering.

But they said they were there to invite Wang Xingguo to dinner, which was quite unexpected.

The security personnel were also unsure of what to do, so they went to consult Wang Xingguo.

When Wang Xingguo heard about this, he was completely confused, so he let them in to see what they were up to.

When they came in, they treated him with utmost respect. After sitting down, they said they wanted to invite him to dinner and hoped he would do them the honor of accepting.

Wang Xingguo frowned and said, "Do you think I'm like you guys? I'm on vacation for now. Once my ears have recovered, I'll need to go back to work. I don't have time to play with you guys."

The three men exchanged glances, and the round-faced youth spoke up: "Brother Wang, we mean no harm. We just want to make friends with you. Please don't misunderstand, we are not like those who vandalize and destroy. Our goal is to be like you, to join the army, defend our country, make contributions, and serve the people."

After thinking for a moment, Wang Xingguo asked, "You said you're all children of high-ranking officials, which means you'll all be living in the compound where I'll be moving in later?"

The three nodded repeatedly in agreement. The young man, Liu Jianguo, explained, "Brother Wang, all the children in our compound consider you a leader for our generation. We all admire your experience; you are our role model and our pride. Our generation should learn from you. Making contributions is our ideal, and protecting our country is our responsibility. We want to emulate you and become like you!"

Wang Xingguo was actually a little embarrassed. These young people were really good at talking, but were they going a little too far with their flattery?

Li Xiuping, who was standing next to her, nodded repeatedly. Only she knew whether she was happy or not, but she couldn't hide the smile on her face.

She liked hearing people praise her man like that...

After thinking for a moment, Wang Xingguo said, "First, I won't go out to eat or participate in any activities. Second, I'm currently recuperating and it's impossible for me to go out drinking with you. Third, if you are my future neighbors, then you can talk to me after I move in. It's neither convenient for me nor necessary for me to get to know you now, understand?"

The round-faced young man wasn't angry at Wang Xingguo's refusal; instead, he said excitedly, "Brother Wang, does that mean you've moved in? Now we can visit you?"

Wang Xingguo said noncommittally, "I'm very selective about who I befriend. Of course, I welcome like-minded friends. But I don't welcome people with ulterior motives. I've been busy with work all these years to contribute to the country's development, not to waste my limited life on fame, fortune, or power."

The thinner of the three asked, "Brother Wang, what do you think of those radical students?"

Wang Xingguo shook his head and said, "They are too impulsive, irrational, and their thinking is extreme and unacceptable. I don't like people like that, and I won't befriend them. You need to look at issues rationally, not be swayed by emotions, have your own judgment and opinions, and not blindly follow others. Patriotism also requires rationality; it's not enough to just shout slogans. True patriotism means doing practical things and contributing to the country!"

In fact, Wang Xingguo said a bit too much. After all, his remarks were somewhat sensitive and could easily provoke the dissatisfaction of radicals.

However, Wang Xingguo didn't care. He just wanted to express his own thoughts, regardless of what others thought. That's how he believed it.

If all else fails, he can simply leave with his wife and children!

The round-faced young man said happily, "Okay, I understand what you mean, Brother Wang. Then we won't disturb your rest. We hope you recover soon, Brother Wang. We'll celebrate your housewarming with you when you move into the compound."

In fact, the children of their compound were also divided into two groups.

They were one of them, and upon hearing Wang Xingguo's remarks, all three of them smiled.

Because they think the same way, they are not only not radical youths, but rather the opposite of radical youths.

Their purpose in coming here was to win over Wang Xingguo, their leader. If Wang Xingguo joined them, they would have more confidence.

But they were overthinking it.

Wang Xingguo will not join either side; he will only focus on doing his job well and contributing to national defense, rather than getting involved in political struggles.

Therefore, their current excitement is completely unnecessary.

After seeing the three off, Li Xiuping said with a smug look, "My man is really something! All the kids in the compound look up to you. My man is the best!"

Wang Xingguo smiled, gently rubbed Li Xiuping's cheeks with both hands, and said tenderly, "Silly wife, do you think this is a good thing? These are all troublesome matters, and we can't get involved. The organization trusts me, and I can't let them down. Doing the tasks assigned to me by the organization is the most important thing. We won't concern ourselves with any other trivial matters, so don't meddle."

Li Xiuping nodded and said, "Don't worry, I won't get involved. But why was that skinny guy's jacket so unusual?"

"Oh, that's the Type 55 Army General's Service Uniform. I guess that kid is just using his father's clothes to show off."

Li Xiuping said with a smile, "You look better now, my husband. You look especially energetic to me."

Wang Xingguo was wearing a grass-green Type 65 cadre uniform with four pockets on the jacket, a pair of red collar tabs on the stand-up collar, a red five-pointed star in the center of the Liberation cap on his head, and a brown leather armed belt around his waist.

Wang Xingguo laughed and said, "Your man looks good in anything, doesn't he?"

Li Xiuping smiled and nodded, without refuting Wang Xingguo's words.

Because in her eyes, her husband is the most handsome man, and he looks good in any clothes.

Wang Guowei woke up and came out of his room by himself.

Today, Wang Jianhua and Wang Niannian were picked up again, supposedly by Grandpa Lin who was taking them to the military base for a couple of days.

This old man still hasn't given up on his idea and wants to instill the idea of ​​joining the army in his two children.

Wang Xingguo didn't stop him. After all, if he really wanted to recruit his children into the army, he was a soldier himself and wouldn't object to such a thing.

But the premise is that he can still turn it. Now Wang Jianhua is very interested in machines, but Wang Niannian is more interested in growing vegetables.

Wang Xingguo himself found it unbelievable; the interests and hobbies of these two children were completely different from those of him and his wife.