Chapter 57: Returning Home for Vacation
As Chiang Kai-shek said, the Central Military Academy gave the ninth batch of students a five-day holiday. During these five days off, Zhang Lieyang returned to Ningbo. Back home, Zhang Lieyang came to Zhang Lao Taigong's study and said to him: "Grandson is back!"
"Great, you've become a dark horse! And you're in high spirits too!" Old Master Zhang continued to say with praise: "Your matter, Wen Bai has already called me and told me about it! I hope you don't become arrogant!"
After hearing Zhang Lao Tai Ye's praise, Zhang Lieyang hastily asked: "Grandfather, is there any news about Zi Han?"
"They're fine, don't worry! Wait a bit and you can bring Ya Jie over, we'll have dinner together!" Old Man Zhang said with a smile.
"I'll go pay my respects to Grandma first!" With that, Zhang Lieyang left.
After arriving at Mrs. Zhang's place, Zhang Lieyang greeted her and then returned to his room, took some money, and hastily drove to the Lishan warehouse. Upon arrival, Zhang Lieyang handed over a box containing cash to Zhang Xiangwu, saying: "This is for our original three hundred plus brothers!"
Zhang Xiangwu took the box from Zhang Lieyang's hands and said, "Young master, you don't have to give us so much! You don't treat us as inferior people, but as brothers, we are already content!"
"What's the big deal! Let you send it to the brothers, you just send it to the brothers. Now there are more and more people in the warehouse! You keep the good ones, the smart ones for me during training!" Zhang Lieyang said with a smile.
"Alright! You can rest assured, young master!" Zhang Xiangwu said seriously.
"The ammunition in the warehouse is not allowed to be moved by anyone without my consent! Do you understand?!" Zhang Lieyang warned.
"I know! Old Master Zhang has already given the order!" Zhang Xiangwu continued to say to Zhang Lieyang, "Young master, we currently have over 3,500 people in our warehouse. What do you think? Should we discuss with the Xiao family and ask them to lend us their warehouse on the back mountain?"
"I'll take care of this! Once I've settled things there, you can bring over 300 brothers and the selected people to move in." Zhang Lieyang said seriously.
"Alright! Young master!" Zhang Xiangwu said, taking the money and leaving. After strolling around the warehouse for a while, Zhang Lieyang drove to Xiao Yajie's home. The gatekeeper saw Zhang Lieyang and hurriedly led him in. After sitting for a bit, Xiao Yajie came out and smiled at Zhang Lieyang, saying: "You're here, but you didn't even call ahead of time!"
Zhang Lieyang looked around and saw no one, then walked up and held Xiao Yajie's hand, saying: "I missed you, so I came in a hurry!"
"Your mouth is so sweet, didn't you cheat that pretty girl again? I heard that your military school telecommunications class has many beautiful girls!" Xiao Yajie said with envy.
"There aren't any beauties in the military school, but there's a big group of monks!" Just as Zhang Lieyang was about to make some improper move, Xiao Shixiong walked out. Seeing Xiao Shixiong come out, Zhang Lieyang hastily let go of Xiao Yajie's hand and said: "Uncle Xiao, hello! I'd like to take Yajie home for a meal, is that okay?!"
"Of course!" Xiao Shi-xiong said, looking at Xiao Ya-jie before turning to Zhang Lie-yang and saying: "You come with me to my study for a moment!" Upon hearing Xiao Shi-xiong's words, Zhang Lie-yang looked at Xiao Ya-jie before following him.
Xiao Shi Xiong smiled and said to Zhang Lie Yang, "You're not bad! Now many people are eyeing you, just waiting for your graduation assignment! Have you thought about what's next?"
Zhang Lieyang thought for a moment and said, "I haven't thought about the specifics yet! But one thing is certain, my future troops will definitely be the ace of aces, the elite of elites!"
"Good! You have backbone! You're indeed worthy of being my son-in-law!" Xiang Shi Xiong said with a smile, taking out a document from his drawer and continued: "This is the deed to our warehouse in Li Shan's back mountain and the surrounding land. I'm giving it to you now! I know your current warehouse can't accommodate too many people, but don't worry, I've already used my connections to designate the area around Li Shan warehouse as a military restricted zone, so feel free to have those house guards train new recruits inside!"
Zhang Lieyang smiled and took over the house deed and land deed, saying: "Thank you, Father-in-law!"
"Alright, stop being poor-mouthed! Take Ya Jie and go quickly!" With that, Xiao Shi Xiong pushed Zhang Lie Yang out of the study.
At night, after dinner! On the way back to Xiao Yajie's place with Zhang Lieyang, Zhang Lieyang had his left arm around Xiao Yajie's waist, while Xiao Yajie had her right arm around Zhang Lieyang's waist and leaned into his embrace, saying: "Lieyang, how I wish we could walk like this forever!"
"Don't worry, little fool! As long as you're willing, I'll keep holding your hand like this and walking with you on the streets until we're old!" Zhang Lieyang said with a smile.
Under the enchanting moonlight, Zhang Lieyang slowly escorted Xiao Yajie to the entrance of the Xiao family home. Just as he was about to send her inside, Zhang Zihuan suddenly appeared before them. Zhang Lieyang's heart filled with urgency as he asked, "Zihuan, you little scamp, where have you been? Don't you know how worried everyone at home has been?"
"Brother, don't blame me! I came to find Yajie, wanting her to ask you for a favor!" Zhang Zihuan said timidly.
Seeing Zhang Zihuan's current state, Zhang Lieyang sighed helplessly and asked: "What can I do to help?"
"Brother, can you help me get some weapons and medicine?" Zhang Zihuan asked tentatively.
"What are you going to do with these things?" As he spoke, Zhang Lieyang suddenly thought that Liu Kaifeng must have asked him to come and find me for help!
"Brother, are you going to help me or not?" Zhang Zihuan asked anxiously.
"I can't help you! Go ask Grandpa for help yourself!" Zhang Lieyang bluntly refused. At this time, Xiao Yajie, who was standing beside them, didn't want the siblings to fall out and quickly pulled Zhang Zihuan aside, saying: "Zihuan, you won't blame your brother, will you?"
Just as Zhang Zihuan was about to answer, Xiao Haixuan walked out and smiled at Zhang Lieyang, saying: "I was going to go to your house to find you!" As he said that, Xiao Haixuan pulled Zhang Lieyang aside and said: "Ten days later, there will be a shift change between the team members and those currently in the warehouse. Is the ammunition in your warehouse sufficient?"
Zhang Lieyang smiled and patted Xiao Haixuan's shoulder, saying: "Don't worry! I have stored enough Soviet-style, German-style and American-style weapons in the warehouse to equip an army! Ammunition is also very sufficient!"
Hearing Zhang Lieyang's words from afar, Xiao Yajie immediately pulled Zhang Zihuan over and said: "Lieyang, can you help Zihuan out? You have so many things in the warehouse! Can't you spare a few for her?"
Upon hearing Xiao Yajie's words, Zhang Lieyang's face slightly reddened as he said: "You don't need to get involved in this matter!" Then Zhang Lieyang turned around and said to Xiao Haikui: "Big brother, let's discuss the other matters further when I return to the mansion tomorrow. It's getting late, so I'll take my leave first!" With that, Zhang Lieyang left.
Watching Zhang Lieyang leave, Xiao Haixuan walked to Xiao Yajie's side and asked: "What's going on!" Then Xiao Yajie told Xiao Haixuan what happened. After listening, Xiao Haixuan said: "You're pushing Lieyang to a dead end! If I were Lieyang, I would have shot Zi Han dead with one bullet by now!" Saying that, Xiao Haixuan snorted and turned around to leave.
Looking at her older brother's somewhat angry appearance, Xiao Yajie helplessly looked at Zhang Zihuan, just as she was about to say something, Zhang Zihuan preempted and said: "Don't worry! I won't be in trouble, as for the things, I'll think of another way myself!" As she spoke, Zhang Zihuan turned around and left.
