325: From now on, when you see her and her grandmother, you must be polite and respectful.

Seeing them change into the Public Security uniform, Xiao Niannian smiled.

“Uncle Da Shu, Uncle Xiao Shu.”

Xiao Shu looked at Xiao Niannian, showing off his clothes, and said.

“Director Yang said we should wear our uniforms home. What do you think?”

“They look great.”

Xiao Niannian had seen Uncle Xiao Shu and the others wearing military uniforms, but those were very old military uniforms.

Now seeing her two uncles wearing the Public Security uniform, they truly looked handsome; that kind of aura instantly appeared.

“Niannian, you even brought back three sets of military uniforms for us. Thank you so much...”

They were wearing military uniforms when they went to the Public Security Bureau today.

“Comrade Xiao, who are these two Public Security Comrades?”

“These are my two uncles.”

“This is Manager Pang from the Supply and Marketing Cooperative.”

Xiao Xiaoshu stepped forward and shook hands with Manager Pang.

“Hello, Manager Pang.”

“Hello, Comrade Xiao.”

“Niannian, have you finished buying your things?”

Xiao Niannian nodded.

“They are all here.”

Xiao Xiaoshu looked at the huge pile of things on the ground, utterly shocked.

“This much?”

“comrades, please rest first. Our people will load these onto the truck,” Manager Pang said, chuckling.

Uncle Da Shu and Uncle Xiao Shu stepped forward and helped with the loading.

Soon, the goods were loaded.

Uncle Xiao Shu walked up to Xiao Niannian and lowered his voice, saying.

“We also bought a lot of iron blocks at the Scrap Metal Collection Station. Those were originally supposed to be recycled by the Iron Factory...”

Xiao Niannian nodded.

“Comrade Xiao, please get in the car.”

Xiao Niannian nodded toward Manager Pang and sat down in the passenger seat.

Manager Pang also got into the car.

“Comrade Xiao, are you still studying?”

Xiao Niannian nodded.

“I'm studying at the Military Academy.”

Hearing that she was studying at the Military Academy, the smile on Manager Pang's face widened.

What kind of family allows their Granddaughter to study at the Military Academy? It must be an extremely powerful family. Furthermore, the military uniform she was wearing had four pockets—that was clothing only officers could wear.

This set of military uniform looked custom-made, no wonder he felt Comrade Xiao's demeanor was extraordinary the moment he first saw her.

The car quickly arrived at Xiao Family Village, and Manager Pang was stunned when the car drove into the courtyard.

Just this building? It looked quite old, and besides a pile of firewood in the courtyard, he didn't see anything else. However, he was a smart man; although he had doubts, he didn't voice them.

“Niannian is back.”

Grandma Xiao walked out.

When he saw the clothes Grandma Xiao was wearing, Manager Pang immediately noticed that the fabric was unusual; this kind of material couldn't be bought even with money.

“This is Manager Pang from the County Supply and Marketing Cooperative.”

“Hello, Manager Pang.”

Grandma Xiao looked at Manager Pang, smiling warmly.

“Hello, Grandma Xiao.”

Xiao Dashu, Xiao Xiaoshu, and Master Song and the others moved everything from the car into the room next to the kitchen.

“Thank you for your hard work. Manager Pang and everyone, please have some tea.”

“Thank you all so much.”

Hearing Grandma Xiao say thank you, Manager Pang smiled exceptionally gently.

“Grandma Xiao, you are too polite. This is what we should do.”

Manager Pang looked at Xiao Niannian again and said.

“Comrade Xiao, the items have been delivered, so we will head back now. If you need to buy anything in the future, just come find me at the County Supply and Marketing Cooperative.”

“Alright, thank you, Manager Pang.”

Xiao Niannian also gave Master Song and the others a packet of cigarettes each, though they were just ordinary ones.

Seeing the cigarettes, Master Song was also extremely happy.

This was truly wonderful.

After Xiao Niannian heard them start the car, Master Song asked Manager Pang.

“Manager, Comrade Xiao's family is here, yet she spends so generously. What kind of family is this?”

“A family so influential you can't even imagine. In the future, be sure to treat her and her grandma with politeness and respect...”

Although Manager Pang didn't understand why Comrade Xiao and her Grandma lived here, he was certain that Comrade Xiao's family background was extraordinary.

“Yes.”

Xiao Niannian heard their conversation and looked at Uncle Xiao Shu and Uncle Da Shu.

“Niannian, should we start making this Sheet Metal Firewood Stove now?”

“You two go home first. Tenth Grandfather and Tenth Grandma are waiting. Come back this afternoon.”

“Alright.”

Xiao Dashu and Xiao Xiaoshu immediately agreed.

At the courtyard entrance, many people heard the sound of the car and came over to watch.

“Why did a large truck come to Sixth Sister-in-law Xiao’s house?”

“Could it be that she bought some major goods?”

“Why don't we go take a look?”

“Right.”

As soon as they reached the courtyard entrance, they saw Xiao Dashu and Xiao Xiaoshu wearing Public Security uniforms, and they were immediately shocked, their attention diverted.

“Dashu, Xiaoshu, are you wearing Public Security uniforms?”

“Who gave you these clothes?”

“Such new clothes, they look really good.”

“You two haven't gone to work at the Public Security Bureau, have you?”

Hearing these words, neither Xiao Dashu nor Xiao Xiaoshu replied.

The crowd who originally intended to watch the excitement at Xiao Niannian's house immediately followed them to Village Head Xiao's house.

“Niannian, this is really too much stuff...”

She had thought many times not to mention this to her Granddaughter, as her Granddaughter was sensible. But seeing so many things, her heart still ached a little.

“Grandma, money is meant to be spent once earned. I even received a reward for my mission this time.”

Xiao Niannian took out the bankbook for the four hundred yuan and handed it to Grandma Xiao.

“I've saved this four hundred yuan. You keep it to spend. Also, I left over a hundred yuan in small change in the drawer of your room...”

“No, no, Grandma has money.”

There were still two or three hundred yuan left from the previous compensation. This money was enough for her to use for several years.

“Just take it. This is your Granddaughter showing filial respect...”

After a while, Grandma Xiao accepted the bankbook. She decided to save the money and give it back to her Granddaughter later.

“You sit down over there. I'm going to start making this stove.”

After Xiao Niannian finished speaking, she grabbed some tools and started hammering away, making a clanging sound.

Watching her Granddaughter busy at work, Grandma Xiao's face was full of smiles.

After more than an hour, Xiao Xiaoshu and Xiao Dashu changed their clothes and arrived with some tools.

“Niannian, we brought over the sheet metal from home too.”

“Good.”

“Uncle Xiao Shu, you guys make the chimney...”

Xiao Niannian showed them the design blueprint.

“Alright.”

The three quickly got busy.

Grandma Xiao poured them tea and watched them making the Sheet Metal Firewood Stove.

Because the sheet metal bought at the Supply and Marketing Cooperative was new and very large.

After eating lunch, they continued to work busily in the afternoon.

“Grandma, look, this is finished.”

Xiao Niannian stood up and smiled at Grandma Xiao.

Grandma Xiao looked at the Sheet Metal Firewood Stove, which resembled a round table. Just now, standing beside her, her Granddaughter had explained how to use it.

“Grandma, let's light the firewood and try it out now.”

“Good.”

After Xiao Niannian lit the firewood, she placed a kettle of water on the stove.

“It really got much warmer.”