318: This person's status and position are not those of an ordinary person.

Xiao Niannian untied the bag in her hand, which contained peanuts and melon seeds.

"Thank you all for your concern, please have some."

Seeing Xiao Niannian take out a large bag of peanuts and melon seeds, the villagers were even happier.

"Oh my, Niannian, you're too kind."

Despite their words, many people immediately reached out.

Xiao Niannian gave each person a handful.

"Thank you, Niannian."

Xiao Niannian heard people discussing not far away.

"Did Sixth Aunt Xiao and Xiao Niannian strike it rich outside? Look at the clothes Aunt Xiao is wearing, not a single patch..."

"It's true."

"I didn't expect that Sixth Sister-in-law Xiao taking Niannian on a long trip would also allow Niannian to become a Soldier. Their lives are getting better and better."

"Sixth Sister-in-law's Eldest Son was a martyr; when they went to the Military Unit, they would always be helped..."

An Aunt looked at Xiao Niannian and said with a smile.

"Niannian, you're a Soldier now, and you've reached the age. Should you be thinking about marriage?"

"My Aunt's family has a Nephew who is a cadre in the County Government. He's seven or eight years older than you and has been busy with work. He's very outstanding..."

"My grand-Nephew is a cadre in the machinery factory..."

"I have a cousin in the Xiang Province Public Security Bureau..."

Xiao Niannian didn't expect that as soon as she returned to the village, so many people would be eyeing her marriage.

Xiao Niannian was about to speak when Grandma Xiao already did.

"Thank you all for your kindness. Niannian's marriage has already been arranged. Her superior helped her with the introduction..."

Grandma Xiao didn't say who it was, only that Xiao Niannian's superior helped her with the introduction.

As soon as these words came out, many grandmas and Aunts were filled with disappointment.

But some were still unwilling to give up.

"Niannian's superior introduced her? Is it someone from Yangcheng? Yangcheng is too far from here, Sixth Sister-in-law Xiao, you'll always have to come back here to retire. If Niannian marries so far away and suffers grievances in the future, you won't be able to help. In my opinion, it's better to marry locally in Xiang Province..."

"Sister-in-law Liu is right. If she marries too far away, there's no way to help if she's bullied. If she marries locally, and anyone dares to bully Niannian, we grandmas and Aunts won't allow it. We'll go directly to their door and get justice for Niannian..."

Listening to the neighbors' words, Grandma Xiao understood perfectly that they weren't entirely saying this for Niannian's good. They felt that Niannian was a promising girl and wanted their relatives to marry Niannian to make their own family stronger.

But Niannian's future wouldn't be in a Xiao Family Village. Forget the City Name, even Yangcheng couldn't stop Niannian's steps. Niannian would definitely go to the Capital City in the future... "This engagement has been set and absolutely cannot be changed. Let's not discuss this matter anymore..." Grandma Xiao firmly refused everyone.

Hearing this, the faces of these people looked somewhat displeased.

In the eyes of a small number of people, even if Xiao Niannian became a Soldier, she was just an ordinary female Soldier. The people they introduced were all City Name cadres, who ate the nation's grain and were guaranteed for life. This status and position were not for ordinary people.

For someone like Xiao Niannian, a City Name cadre marrying her meant Xiao Niannian was benefiting.

"Sixth Sister-in-law Xiao, that's not how you say it. Their families aren't a match..."

Tenth Grandfather Xiao heard their words and shouted.

"Alright, stop talking. Sixth Sister-in-law and the others have traveled a long way and are tired. You all go back..."

Village Head Xiao's prestige was still considerable. With that said, everyone gathered at the Xiao Family stood up and walked outside.

Some people still hadn't given up the idea. They planned to think of a way in the coming days. Since Xiao Niannian became a Soldier, she might be able to find a good job when she returns, and finding a good job in the City Name would be an iron rice bowl.

Village Head Xiao looked at his youngest son and said.

"Xiao Shu, go close the courtyard gate."

"Yes."

Uncle Xiao Shu knew his father wanted to talk to Sixth Aunt and Niannian.

Xiao Niannian had already boiled water, poured tea, and handed it to Village Head Xiao.

"Good tea."

Village Head Xiao took a sip and couldn't help but praise it.

"Tenth Grandfather, I've prepared a catty of tea for you."

Village Head Xiao's eyes widened when he heard this, and he quickly waved his hand.

"No, no, this tea must be incredibly expensive. Tenth Grandfather, I can't accept it..."

He couldn't accept such a valuable gift.

"Tenth Grandfather, I bought this with my salary. I've been promoted now."

Hearing Xiao Niannian's words, Village Head Xiao remembered what he had just seen and looked at Xiao Niannian excitedly.

"Niannian, you've been promoted? So you're a Platoon Leader now?"

"Mhm."

"Quickly tell Tenth Grandfather."

Xiao Niannian talked about rescuing people at the movie theater and the competition at the Division Headquarters.

"You child, Tenth Grandfather always knew you weren't ordinary since you were little... Hahaha, this is truly wonderful..."

Village Head Xiao was extremely excited.

Xiao Xiaoshu also looked at his Niece excitedly.

It's only been a year, and his Niece has been promoted. This is truly wonderful.

Xiao Niannian took out the fabric she bought, along with food coupons, meat coupons, and several other types of coupons.

"This fabric was bought in the Capital City, for Tenth Grandfather and Tenth Grandma to make clothes. These food coupons and meat coupons were rewards from the Military Unit..."

"That won't do, this is too valuable..."

Village Head Xiao quickly stood up and declined.

He genuinely refused. Fabric bought in the Capital City, how expensive must that be? And he couldn't accept the food coupons and meat coupons either. These things should be used by Sixth Sister-in-law and Niannian to nourish themselves... "Tenth Brother, please accept these. Sixth Sister-in-law and Niannian are doing well now, and we owe a lot to you for this family..."

Grandma Xiao said with a smile.

"Also, all the subsidies Xiao Dong fraudulently claimed for those years have been returned to us..."

Hearing Sixth Sister-in-law mention Xiao Dong, Village Head Xiao remembered the rumors Xiao Dong and his family spread before they left.

"Thank you, Sixth Sister-in-law. Thank you, Niannian."

After a while, Village Head Xiao finally changed his mind and accepted the items.

"Uncle Xiao Shu, this watch is for you."

Hearing his Niece's words, Xiao Xiaoshu immediately waved his hand.

"This is too valuable, I can't accept it..."

"I heard that these wardrobes and beds in the house were made with the help of you and Uncle Da Shu. So I won't give you money. This watch is new, and I confiscated it..."

Xiao Niannian said in a low voice.

What?

Confiscated?

Xiao Xiaoshu's eyes widened.

Many thoughts flashed through his mind at once.

"You child, you weren't hurt, were you...?" Xiao Xiaoshu grew anxious.

Under what circumstances would something be confiscated? It must have been during a war!

Or she encountered enemy agents and confiscated it from them.

"I turned in many items; this one was a reward from the Military Unit."

Xiao Niannian had noticed that Uncle Xiao Shu's watch had been used for many years. After the Military Unit rewarded her with these items, she decided to bring them back and give them to Uncle Xiao Shu and the others.

She also took two bicycle coupons to give to Tenth Grandfather and Uncle Da Shu.

Tenth Grandfather and Uncle Xiao Shu definitely wouldn't accept money, so these items were more practical.