The marriage proposal of Shang Kun and Yang Fengying was approved, almost inspiring envy to death in Qiao Desheng, Gao Yuzhu, Han Ping, Sang Hong, and others. Qiao Desheng was fine since he was set on Fang Ning, silently waiting for her decision. The rest of the soldiers knew from Feng Qingxue about Yang Fengying’s spouse selection criteria and were left with nothing to do but stare helplessly. Who could blame them for not meeting the standards?
"Sister-in-law, could you please ask about the spouse selection criteria of the other female comrades in the Art Troupe? Maybe I’d fit the criteria!" Sang Hong said with impatience when he happened to see Feng Qingxue taking Xibao out for a walk.
Feng Qingxue said helplessly: "Xiao Sang, you’re going to have to give me some time. I’ve already asked a friend to find out who among them is looking for a revolutionary partner."
Sang Hong heard this and patted his chest, "That’s fantastic! Sister-in-law, I don’t have many requirements, as long as she’s willing to live a good life with me. Aren’t there several disciplined female comrades? You can also inquire for me! If any of them can forget the past and sincerely bind with me as a revolutionary companion, I’ll never mention the past again."
Reformed prostitutes were in high demand in the Great Northwest, let alone the well-born female soldiers from the Art Troupe? The so-called misconducts were no problems at all in Sang Hong’s eyes. Wasn’t he secretly thinking about getting married too?
Feng Qingxue was taken aback at first, then said: "Xiao Sang, you’re really something. Alright, I’ll ask around for you."
The disciplined female soldiers were at a low point in their life. Although Sang Hong’s idea might sound like he’s taking advantage of the situation, it could also be a life-saving straw for them, who have experienced much ridicule.
Before she had a chance to ask Fang Ning, or Yang Fengying and Jiang Xiaoyue for help, Fang Ning found her.
"I agree to meet with Qiao Desheng, prerequisite being that, like Comrade Shang Kun and Fengying, we need to notify before seeing each other. There won’t be any more reckless and life-threatening actions like before."
"Comrade Qiao has learned his lesson, he is extremely remorseful, and I assure you, he will not act so recklessly again." Feng Qingxue vouched for Qiao Desheng. She’d asked Zhao Yong and Guo Xiuying; Qiao Desheng was a stand-up guy in character, capable of being accountable for his actions. But she was quite curious about Fang Ning’s change of heart, "What made you decide to see him all of a sudden?"
Fang Ning said helplessly: "Yesterday, the head of our battalion had a chat with the unmarried female soldiers in our unit. He said that the military attaches great importance to the single soldiers’ issue and asked if we would accept the arrangements made by the military."
Without her saying the next part, Feng Qingxue understood.
Rather than being assigned to a stranger by the military, it’s better to meet someone she knows well.
She wasn’t sure of Qiao Desheng’s specific situation, but Feng Qingxue definitely knew.
"Alright, Qiao always has been waiting for your decision. I will tell him later and I’m sure he will be extremely delighted. Don’t say it was your idea to meet, just say it was me who acted as a go-between and asked if you’d like to meet. If you find him suitable, then notify senior officers before meeting." Feng Qingxue thought for a moment, then told Fang Ning about Qiao Desheng’s family background to prepare her mentally.
Qiao Desheng’s family background was surprisingly good, far beyond expectations. Even though he wasn’t a born noble, his parents were old revolutionaries serving in the capital. He joined the military at a young age and hadn’t lived in the capital for long, so no one really knew him.
Fang Ning said indifferently: "I don’t care about the family background, as long as the man satisfies me."
The most important thing has never been the external factors, but the person. A good character and the ability to take responsibility outweigh everything else.
...This is the end of the tenth Chapter. There won’t be any more updates tonight, I have to go update another story. I need to rest early and rejuvenate. Starting from tomorrow, updates will proceed as usual. I can’t afford to delay the story any further.