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Chapter 1057: Heading North

In the afternoon, my cousin Tang Ruixuan called from Nanjing.

"I heard you're going to join the army?"

Liu Jin covered his face: "This news spread really fast!"

Tang Ruixuan thought it was a good idea: "Being a soldier is a good thing. I think it suits you. You always say you want to lose weight, right? You'll definitely lose weight after joining the army."

Upon hearing this, Liu Jin let out a wail. "My hair! You know you have to cut your hair short to join the army?"

"Short hair looks good on you too! Your face is perfect for short hair."

"I don't want it! I want my long hair!" Liu Jin angrily writhed at the cushion.

"It will grow back even if you cut it off, okay, okay, don't be upset," Tang Ruixuan comforted her cousin on the phone.

At that moment, Liu Jin was in no mood for anything. After giving his cousin a few perfunctory words, he hung up the phone.

Then she hugged the pillow and wailed, "Why is my life so miserable!"

At this moment, her mother, Zeng Xia, appeared in front of her with a dark face: "What are you howling about? Get up quickly. I asked Auntie to make you something delicious to nourish your body so you can go for your physical examination the day after tomorrow."

Six catties: "

Are they fattening her up before sending her to the army?! I can't live like this!

Under the intimidation of her all-powerful uncle, her little tricks were completely ineffective, and she quickly passed the physical examination and political review.

The naval officers who were in charge of recruiting also came to visit my home, and they also brought along the enlistment notice that should have been delivered by the People's Armed Forces Department, as well as the uniforms and equipment that the troops would have received.

After seeing off the officers who were receiving the recruits, Comrade Huo Xinyuan, a prospective naval soldier, stared blankly at a pile of clothes, blankets, water bottles, and the like.

"What are you standing there for? Hurry up and pack your things!" Zeng Xia, who had just returned from dropping someone off, saw her daughter spacing out again and urged her to hurry up and pack her things.

Huo Xinyuan picked up a military-style top, held it up against herself, and then threw it aside. She couldn't believe it; she thought she would look incredibly unfashionable if she wore it.

And that quilt, it's just awful. The quilts she uses at home are either cashmere or goose down, light and warm. Just thinking about having to sleep under such a quilt in the future makes Huo Xinyuan feel like she's going to collapse.

And those shoes! They're so ugly! These are definitely not shoes that Miss Huo should wear.

And what are those two sturdy-looking ropes for? One is wider but shorter, and the other is thinner but very long.

Huo Xinyuan studied it for a long time but couldn't figure it out. However, since it was a rope, it must be used to tie things up, maybe even these random things.

On December 10th, Shanghai was damp and cold at this time of year, with the biting wind seeping into your bones.

Huo Xinyuan hugged the rough military blanket that was so tough on her, looking utterly hopeless. The blanket had been tied up tightly by her uncle's retired bodyguard, who had also taught her how to tie it. Only then did she realize that the two ropes were for tying the blanket.

At that moment, she felt that there was no good person in her family. Her parents, maternal grandparents, and uncle were working together to push her into a fire pit called "the army," and she was powerless to resist.

On this day, a red banner was hung in the courtyard of the district's People's Armed Forces Department: "Warmly send off the new soldiers who have gloriously joined the army."

The deafening noise of gongs and drums made her head buzz.

Huo Xinyuan was wearing the navy winter training uniform that she had complained about countless times, with a big red flower pinned to her chest. The oversized uniform looked a bit comical on her.

Her beautiful long hair had been cut off by a hairdresser arranged by her uncle two days ago, replaced with a short bob. Tears welled up in her eyes the moment the scissors were cut, but it was no use.

Now a naval training cap was completely covering her short hair.

She was surrounded by people wearing the same new military uniforms as her, both men and women, but very few women.

These people had expressions of excitement, nervousness, and a few, like her, looked aggrieved.

At this moment, Zeng Xia could no longer hold back her tears.

Although this daughter often made her angry, when it came time to leave her, she felt a heart-wrenching pain and couldn't bear to part with her!

Huo Miao looked at his daughter with a melancholy expression. He was even more reluctant to part with her, but he also understood that perhaps this was a good thing for her.

After comforting his wife Zeng Xia, he patted his daughter on the shoulder and said, "When you get to the army, do a good job and listen to your superiors."

Huo Xinyuan nodded silently.

At this moment, Huo Miao reminded him again: "You are not allowed to mention your maternal uncles to anyone, especially your eldest maternal uncle and your youngest maternal uncle."

Today, her maternal uncle Huang Dahai is a leader of a naval base, and her maternal uncle Huang Xiaochuan needs no introduction; he is a household name throughout China and the richest man in Asia.

Therefore, Huo Miao was worried that his daughter would become disobedient and bully others after joining the army, which would cause trouble. So when she was at home, he repeatedly reminded her not to reveal the identities of her two uncles.

Hearing her father mention her uncle, Huo Xinyuan became furious. She had figured out that the idea of ​​sending her to join the army was her uncle's.

She decided that she would cut her hair every January from now on.

Honestly, it's just bad grades, what's the big deal? Why does everyone have to be a good student?

Just as Huo Xinyuan was complaining to herself, someone in the crowd called out to her.

"Xin Yuan!"

Huo Xinyuan turned her head and saw Wang Xiaoxiao and her group, who were waving at her from the crowd.

Huo Xinyuan immediately abandoned her parents and ran towards them.

"We thought we wouldn't make it!" Wang Xiaoxiao, her eyes red-rimmed, grabbed Huo Xinyuan's hand. "You really went to join the army?"

"Nonsense, how could it be fake after all this?" Huo Xinyuan tried her best to maintain her young lady demeanor, but her eyes involuntarily reddened.

At this moment, a girl who was also close to her handed her a bag: "This is some food we prepared for you, and there are also some hand warmers inside. I heard it's very cold up north!"

Huo Xinyuan felt a warmth in her heart: "Thank you!"

Just as the group was about to exchange a few words, a whistle blew, followed by someone shouting, "Assemble!"

The officers receiving the recruits began taking roll call and lining up the ranks.

After roll call, the new recruits boarded buses one by one to go to the train station, where they would transfer to trains to go to their units.

Sitting by the car window, looking at her parents who were reluctant to part with her, Huo Xinyuan's tears fell down her cheeks. She waved goodbye to them.

She originally thought she would go to the south, but unexpectedly she went to the north. The train headed north.

The scenery outside the window gradually became bleak, and the further north you went, the less green you could see.

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