Xibao truly couldn’t resist the bubbly atmosphere. Seeing his parents preparing to leave, he became frantic, pointing at the stage and babbling incoherently, full of protests but unable to articulate a single word.
"How about Xibao stays here with Commander Grandpa and watches the show?" Feng Qingxue suggested gently.
Xibao blinked in understanding, his head bobbing like a pecking chick, "Uh huh!"
Much to Lu Jiang’s delight, he was able to hand Xibao off to the Commander for a semblance of privacy. Now in the front row, the little guy was ecstatic, his eyes wide with joy. He waved a tiny hand at his parents, "Bye bye!"
The "bye-bye" move was something Feng Qingxue had taught him at home.
When people were leaving, she’d have Xibao wave at them and say these two words.
Over time, Xibao naturally remembered it and used it instinctively.
The Commander grew even fonder of Xibao and indulged him by letting Xibao sit on his lap. He teased Xibao, "Xibao, would you like to stay with Grandpa in the future and not go home with your mother?"
Xibao was so focused on the stage that he didn’t pay attention to what he was being told. Even if he had heard it, he wouldn’t have understood it.
Ye Zhengjun paused, surprised. He suddenly asked, "Comrade Commander, has the policy for military family members to accompany the army been implemented? I’ve heard discussions about this for a while. Xibao is so charming and adorable. Even though it’s only his second day with us, I can’t imagine what it’ll be like when he leaves! Such a sweet kid brings so much joy to the troops!"
"Yes, Comrade Commander, the accompany policy has been implemented." Guo Xiuying, who was standing behind, couldn’t help but chime in. "Based on Lu Jiang’s years in the army and current rank, Qingxue is fully qualified!"
She and Zhao Yong cared more about Lu Jiang’s family life than anyone, as Lu Jiang had saved Zhao Yong several times.
Moreover, Guo Xiuying liked Feng Qingxue’s personality and how she conducted herself. But of course, her favorite was Xibao, who was simply too adorable.
The commander thought about it and said, "The policy is indeed in place, but our troops don’t have housing for family members yet. It’s not easy to make arrangements. It’s not easy to find individual dormitories for everyone. Moreover, we are thousands of miles away from the plains and the living conditions here are difficult. Many people don’t adapt well to the climate here. How many family members are willing to follow their military relatives? Especially those who have elderly at home, they can’t leave at all."
"As long as the policy is in place, whether to follow or not depends on the willingness of the military family members." Ye Zhengjun said, "The living conditions may be tough, but this is what we all need to overcome! Overcome it, and we’ll be fine."
Guo Xiuying was thrilled, "If Xiaoxue accompanies the troops, she can be placed in our medical team. She studied medicine and her skills are not bad."
The only unhappy one was probably Bai Xue.
She was close and heard everything clearly.
Without Feng Qingxue, she would have a great chance to approach Lu Jiang. She believed that Lu Jiang would be moved by her sincerity. Her greatest hope now was for Feng Qingxue to not be able to withstand this environment and to take her child and disappear.
But if Feng Qingxue accompanies the army, she would stand no chance at all.
Their performance troupe wouldn’t be staying in this military area for long.
Her worst fear was realized after the performance when they moved to the Commander’s office. The Commander straight out asked if she was willing to follow the military’s arrangements and marry Su Junlin.
Su Junlin? The old man sitting next to her?
...Chapter 12, how many diligent ones like me are around? Don’t I at least deserve some coins or something?