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As he grew older, Tang Zhicheng felt a sense of pity whenever he thought about it. Sigh, the world has really changed. It's not just you; I can't make sense of it either.
However, my grandfather always said that nowadays, it's better to speak less and do more. One must be cautious with their words and actions when outside. It's also crucial to thoroughly study the Little Red Book; this is very important.
By the way, we are now emphasizing simplicity and frugality. Anything with foreign writing in the house must be put away. Moreover, all magazines and novels should be destroyed or hidden away. Ideally, only textbooks and the Little Red Book should remain at home. This is the safest approach. Gu Jincheng recounted his grandfather's requirements for them.
Even this advice greatly benefited Tang Zhicheng. The movement had just begun, and everyone was still a bit confused. It was only because Gu Jincheng's family held positions of authority that they could obtain some insider information.
"I know; tomorrow I'll tidy up the house again and put away anything problematic," Tang Zhicheng said earnestly.
Seeing that Tang Zhicheng was taking it seriously, Gu Jincheng decided not to say more on that topic.
Changing the subject, Gu Jincheng asked, "Old Tang, do you remember Old Duan? The commander from the Second Company?"
"Of course! What about him?" Tang Zhicheng replied. Since his discharge from the army, he hadn't kept in touch with his former comrades beyond their good relationship.
"Well, he’s also been discharged, but not under normal circumstances—he was forcibly discharged," Gu Jincheng explained.
"What happened?" Tang Zhicheng asked curiously.
"Well, he couldn't control himself when it came to women—he got involved with a performer from the work unit. He even wanted to divorce his wife. His wife ended up exposing all his dirty laundry."
"Even if she hadn't made a fuss, everyone would have known most of it anyway. After all, living in a family compound means there are no secrets," Tang Zhicheng added.
"This situation has blown up so much that it's had a particularly negative impact," Gu Jincheng concluded.
The final decision from the military leadership was to let him retire, Gu Jincheng said.
"Wow, has Old Duan lost his mind? With the current issues regarding conduct, he could end up in serious trouble. Why is he thinking like this?" Tang Zhicheng exclaimed in surprise.
"Who knows? He's just put his future on the line. I wonder if he regrets it," Gu Jincheng said, feeling sorry for Old Duan.
He was supposed to have a bright future as an officer, but now he was returning to his hometown.
Although the military leadership took into account his past contributions and did not record this incident in his file, the job arranged for him back home couldn't compare to the prospects he had in the army.
Tang Zhicheng remarked, "He'll regret it when the time comes."
The two of them chatted and drank until after one o'clock, and only then did Gu Jincheng take his leave.
After seeing Gu Jincheng off, Tang Zhicheng didn't let Ye Fangfei do any work; instead, he told her to rest in her room.
He cleaned up the dishes himself, washing them in the kitchen and putting away the leftovers. He wiped down the table until it was spotless.
The smell of alcohol lingered in the air, so he opened a window slightly to let in some fresh air and dissipate the scent of liquor.
Once everything was tidy, he returned to the room.
"Wife, this is a red envelope from Old Gu for our daughter. You should keep it," Tang Zhicheng said as he took out a red envelope.
"Oh? Why is there a red envelope?" Ye Fangfei asked as she received it and opened it. "Wow, why is there so much?"
The envelope contained a whole stack of cash.
"What should we do? This is too much!" Ye Fangfei asked Tang Zhicheng.
"It's fine. When he needs something from us, we'll just return the favor," Tang Zhicheng replied nonchalantly.
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