Courtyard House: From Deputy Division Commander to Civilian, Progressing All the Way

The entire courtyard was thrown into chaos and deep psychological torment because of Lin Fan's bicycle.

Meanwhile, in the main room of the Lin family, Lin Fan was carefully wiping the bicycle again and again with a clean rag, not even missing a single spoke, his face beaming with an undisguised happy smile.

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Beihai Park on the weekend.

The winter sun shines on the lake, and although the lotus leaves have long since withered, there are still many people strolling and playing in the park.

Lin Fan, dressed in a smart serge Zhongshan suit, stood at the park entrance, pushing his gleaming Flying Pigeon bicycle, his palms sweating with nervousness.

On a bench not far away.

Lin Yang was wearing a dark overcoat and a cap, holding a newspaper in his hand. He appeared to be reading, but his gaze was fixed on the main entrance. Tian Yu was holding his arm, and the two looked like an ordinary, loving couple strolling in the park.

"Yangzi, do you think that girl will be interested in Big Brother?" Tian Yu asked in a low voice.

Lin Yang's gaze was deep: "Taking a liking to someone is one thing, whether they suit you or not is another. We're here today to make the selection."

10:00 AM.

A young girl wearing a military green woolen coat, a bright red scarf around her neck, and black leather shoes walked briskly to the entrance of Beihai Park.

The girl was very beautiful, with fair skin and delicate features. She walked with the graceful and proud air that is unique to dancers.

This is Bai Ling, the pillar of the military region's cultural troupe.

Bai Ling stood at the door and looked around. Her gaze quickly locked onto Lin Fan, who was pushing a brand-new bicycle.

A hint of surprise flashed in her eyes, but she quickly put on a sweet smile and walked over.

"Excuse me, are you Comrade Lin Fan? I'm Bai Ling. Commander Li introduced me." Bai Ling's voice was clear and pleasant.

Upon seeing how beautiful the person was, Lin Fan became so nervous that he could barely speak. He hurriedly stood at attention, saying, "Ah...yes! I'm Lin Fan! Hello, Comrade Bai Ling!"

Looking at Lin Fan's honest, even somewhat clumsy, appearance, Bai Ling felt a barely perceptible hint of disappointment in the depths of her eyes.

She was a proud and ambitious girl. In the performing arts troupe, quite a few young officers pursued her. But she never accepted any of them, because she wanted to find a man with a more powerful background who could help her rise to the top.

A few days ago, Army Commander Li Yunlong personally went to the cultural troupe and specifically asked to introduce her to a potential partner. Upon inquiring, she discovered that the man was actually the elder brother of Lin Yang, the youngest deputy division commander in the Fourth Field Army and the current Party Secretary of the Hongxing Steel Rolling Mill!

Upon hearing this background, Bai Ling was so excited that she couldn't sleep all night.

Deputy division commander! What a prestigious position! If she could marry into such a family, wouldn't she be able to do whatever she wanted in the cultural troupe? She might even be transferred to the Central Cultural Troupe!

But now that she saw Lin Fan in person, she couldn't help but feel a little disappointed. This Lin Fan didn't look like a valiant son of a general with the demeanor of a great general at all; he looked more like a worker who had just arrived in the city.

However, when her gaze fell upon the brand-new Flying Pigeon bicycle, her resolve shifted slightly. Families who could so easily afford such a bicycle undoubtedly possessed top-tier wealth and power.

"Comrade Lin Fan, let's go for a walk by the lake," Bai Ling suggested.

"Okay, okay." Lin Fan quickly pushed his bicycle and followed behind.

The two strolled along the lakeside, which was covered with a thin layer of ice.

Lin Yang and Tian Yu followed at a distance, keeping a distance from which they could not hear what they were saying but could see their expressions clearly.

"Comrade Lin Fan, I heard from Commander Li that you work at a steel rolling mill? What's your position?" Bai Ling asked casually as she walked.

Lin Fan answered honestly, "I'm a quality inspector in the warehouse. I used to be an apprentice in the workshop, but a few days ago Yangzi... who is my younger brother, saw that I wasn't feeling well and transferred me to the warehouse."

Bai Ling's smile froze slightly.

Warehouse quality inspector? What kind of cadre is that? At most, he's just a slightly more comfortable senior worker.

"Oh, I see." Bai Ling straightened the red scarf around her neck. "Your younger brother, Secretary Lin, must be very busy with work, right? He became a deputy division commander at such a young age. Commander Li and the others must value him highly."

Once Lin Yang was mentioned, Lin Fan started talking non-stop, his face full of pride: "That's right! My brother is a really good soldier. He saved Commander Li's life in Ping'an County. They're sworn brothers. Commander Li comes to our house for drinks every few days."

Upon hearing this, Bai Ling's eyes lit up instantly, like two searchlights.

He saved Li Yunlong's life! A bond forged in life-or-death situations!

This is what she values ​​most!

"Really? Secretary Lin is a true hero!" Bai Ling's tone became exceptionally enthusiastic, and she even moved closer to Lin Fan. "Comrade Lin Fan, actually I've been dancing in the cultural troupe, and the troupe leader says I have excellent basic skills, but I lack a lead dance opportunity. If Commander Li or Secretary Lin could put in a good word for me, that would be wonderful."

Bai Ling began to subtly reveal her purpose.

Although Lin Fan was honest, he wasn't stupid. He had seen too many scheming people like Yi Zhonghai and Yan Bugui in the courtyard house.

Upon hearing Bai Ling's words, Lin Fan's smile gradually faded.

He stopped and looked at the beautiful girl in front of him, who was as pretty as a flower, and suddenly felt a lump in his throat.

From the moment we met until now, all the questions this girl has asked are about his younger brother Lin Yang and Commander Li. She hasn't asked a single question about his hobbies or lifestyle.

What she valued wasn't Lin Fan himself at all. What she valued was the power held by his younger brother, and the backing he had!

"Comrade Bai Ling." Lin Fan took a deep breath, his tone becoming somewhat stiff.

"My brother is my brother, and I am me. No matter how high a position he holds, he earned it by risking his life. I will not use his name to do personal favors for anyone, let alone use his connections to get into the military."

Lin Fan's blunt words left Bai Ling stunned.

Bai Ling never expected that this seemingly honest and unassuming man would reject her so ruthlessly.

Her delicate face flushed red instantly, and a hint of anger flashed in her eyes.

"Lin Fan, why are you so stubborn! I was just saying it casually, why are you getting so angry? No wonder you're 24 and still can't find a partner. With your emotional intelligence, you deserve to be a warehouse keeper!"

Bai Ling's pride wouldn't allow her to be lectured by such a lowly worker. Since the other party didn't know how to be appreciative, she couldn't be bothered to pretend any longer.

"I don't think we're a good match at all! We're not from similar social classes, and our mindsets are worlds apart! Goodbye!"

Bai Ling snorted coldly, stomped her foot, turned around, and angrily stomped away in her little leather shoes.

Watching Bai Ling's departing figure, Lin Fan stood in the cold wind, gripping the handlebars of his bicycle tightly. Although he felt a little disappointed, he felt a great sense of relief.

He has no regrets. He would rather remain a bachelor for life than cause trouble for his younger brother, and he would never marry a vain woman.

Not far away, Lin Yang, who had witnessed everything, put down the newspaper in his hand.