Xiao Man began visiting the commission shop twice a day. She already liked to stop by on her way to and from school to chat with Lin Liuping, so it didn't seem strange for her to visit without buying anything.
Lin Liuping smilingly brought up Xiao Zhao, telling Xiao Man that the soldier was amusing. "Every time he comes to buy salt and soy sauce, he just stands quietly to the side and waits for everyone else to finish before stepping up," she said. "He's a grown man, but he still blushes when he asks a question."
Xiao Man said, "Xiao Zhao is a squad leader. He's hardworking and decent, and he's pretty handsome, right? He's a local, too, you know. His hometown is in Anyang County, and his parents have jobs with the government. How about I tell him Sister Liu Ping likes him, and you two can get together?"
Lin Liuping reached out and tapped her lightly. "You're impossible! You're just a kid, how can you blurt something like that out? Have you no shame?"
