The next afternoon, Gao Jiaxing and Xia Xiao left with their two children amidst the farewells of family and friends.
When she found out that Xia Xiao was accompanying the army, Li Shengmei and Dong Meihua both had strong reactions. Li Shengmei rushed straight back home and said to He Hongjun, "Gao Jiaxing is just a platoon leader and hasn't been promoted, so how could Xia Xiao be allowed to accompany the army?"
Dong Meihua, who followed soon after, also asked, "Dad, doesn't accompanying the army require at least company level or otherwise fifteen years of military service? How could Gao Jiaxing manage to have Xia Xiao accompany the army?"
"How would I know? Policies change all the time. You're asking me, but I'd have to ask someone else," He Hongjun said.
"Then ask," Li Shengmei was anxious.
Dong Meihua said, "Dad, I'll write a letter to Xuegang."
He Hongjun nodded his head, "Good, send a letter to Gangzi and ask what's going on."
