326: Go to the military academy to report for duty.

“This is truly wonderful to use.”

“Good heavens, this table feels so warm. I feel so hot even wearing my padded jacket...”

“With this thing, we won't have to suffer from the cold in winter anymore.”

Xiao Dashu and Xiao Xiaoshu genuinely loved this sheet metal wood stove.

Village Head Xiao and Tenth Grandma also walked in.

“Sixth Sister-in-law, your kitchen is so warm.”

“This thing really is effective.”

Village Head Xiao had a Special Supply Cigarette tucked behind his ear, but he couldn't bear to smoke it. Niannian had given him a carton of cigarettes; after opening one pack, he only smoked one, saving the rest and not even giving any to his two sons. Now, with this one tucked behind his ear, he wouldn't casually smoke it away.

The look Village Head Xiao gave Xiao Niannian was incredibly benevolent.

This grand-niece of his had grown up to be far more impressive than they had ever imagined.

It was Sixth Sister-in-law's good fortune to have such a Granddaughter.

He heard that Niannian had found her biological father, and although he didn't know the family's financial situation, judging by the current circumstances, their background must be excellent.

Otherwise, Director Yang of the County Public Security Bureau and the others wouldn't have personally visited, and with such a good attitude, too.

His two sons were also benefiting from Niannian and Sixth Sister-in-law's good fortune.

As for the extra thousand-plus yuan, he still needed to find a way to give that money to Niannian later.

Last night, he had a talk with his two sons, stipulating that they must hand over half of their monthly wages from now on. Niannian had given their Xiao Family such a generous gift, and they absolutely could not take advantage of her.

“Tenth Grandfather, your family's sheet metal wood stove is also finished.”

Dashu's Wife and Xiaoshu's Wife stood in the room, also feeling incredibly warm.

Niannian was truly a clever child to come up with such a wonderful product. Now their entire family would have a place to sit and chat during the winter, without fear of the cold.

“This thing fits perfectly in the room next to the kitchen. If we put some tables and chairs there, the children can sit there to do their homework...”

Tenth Grandma felt tender affection for her Grandsons.

The Eldest Grandson had already graduated from high school, but the younger Grandsons were still quite small.

“Uncle Da Shu, Uncle Xiao Shu, please move this sheet metal wood stove back home.”

“Niannian, thank you so much.”

The two brothers looked at Xiao Niannian with faces full of gratitude.

“You provided the sheet metal yourselves and built it yourselves; I didn't contribute much effort.”

For these two sheet metal wood stoves, Uncle Da Shu and Uncle Xiao Shu provided the sheet metal themselves, and they contributed ninety percent of the labor in building the stove.

She only did the small tasks; they did all the heavy lifting.

“Niannian, tomorrow your uncles will take you to the school to report.”

Xiao Niannian nodded.

In the morning, after Xiao Niannian got up, she ran for half an hour, packed her luggage, and prepared to take Uncle Xiao Shu's Ox Cart to the City Name.

“Beep beep beep.”

Xiao Niannian heard the sound of a car. Who was it?

Opening the courtyard gate, she saw Military Doctor Shen.

“Didn't expect that, did you?” Military Doctor Shen looked at Xiao Niannian smugly.

Xiao Niannian saw Military Doctor Shen and Xiao Cui sitting in the car, and she looked towards the back seat.

“Stop looking. Old Lu is out on a mission. We are here today to take you to the Military Academy.”

Military Doctor Shen said with a smile.

“Why did you come to the City Name?”

“My uncle works in the City Name, and Xiao Cui and I came to deliver something to him.”

Xiao Niannian got into the car, and Uncle Xiao Shu accompanied her to the Military Academy.

Xiao Family Village was very close to this school, even closer than going to the City Name. In less than half an hour, they arrived at the Military Academy.

When Xiao Niannian used to study at Sifangping School, the campus was exceptionally well-built.

Seeing the appearance of the school now, she stood stunned at the entrance.

Although she had seen the school's original appearance in old photos, she was still very surprised to see how dilapidated it was.

The entrance design was simple yet solemn, with a banner hanging above: Warmly Welcome Worker-Peasant-Soldier Students to Study at the Institute... Surrounding it were white walls... There were also some carved railings atop the walls... The sentry at the entrance immediately saluted when he saw the car.

“comrade, please get out of the car for inspection.”

Xiao Niannian, Military Doctor Shen, and the others got out of the car, presenting their documents and admission notices to the sentry.

“So you are Comrade Xiao Niannian.”

The sentry looked at Xiao Niannian with some surprise, a smile on his face.

After checking the documents, the sentry made a phone call. Before long, a male comrade in his forties rode over on a bicycle.

“Classmate Xiao, I am Director Feng of the school.”

“Hello, Director Feng.”

Seeing Director Feng extend his hand, Xiao Niannian immediately shook hands with him using both hands.

“Welcome to Xiangcheng Institute of Technology. Our school relocated here last year... Our school motto is: Profound Virtue and Extensive Learning, Strengthening the Military and Revitalizing the Nation...”

Director Feng pushed his bicycle and led them all the way inside.

While Xiao Niannian listened to Director Feng speak, Military Doctor Shen and Director Feng quickly became acquainted. Knowing that Military Doctor Shen was a Military Doctor from the Yangcheng Troops and held the rank of Major, Director Feng became even more polite to Military Doctor Shen.

“I ask Director Feng to take good care of my younger sister...”

“Military Doctor Shen, you are too kind...”

This Military Doctor Shen spoke with a Beijing Accent and was a Major at such a young age; he was certainly not an ordinary person. Since he could drive a car to bring Comrade Xiao to school, Comrade Xiao's family must not be ordinary either.

Although they claimed to treat all students equally, there were still some differences.

Furthermore, Classmate Xiao was starting her studies now, having missed a semester of classes, and he wasn't sure if she could catch up.

Classmate Xiao's situation had also been personally instructed by the Principal.

“Classmate Xiao, since you missed a semester of classes, we have prepared the textbooks from last semester for you. You can study them so you can catch up faster...”

“Director Feng, please don't worry. I have already learned all the lessons from last semester...”

What?

She learned all the lessons from last semester? Director Feng looked at Xiao Niannian in surprise; their curriculum was not trivial.

Director Feng offered a few words of praise and smilingly led them to the office.

“Teacher Li, this is Student Xiao Niannian from your class. She is reporting today.”

These days were the period when students were reporting for enrollment.

Teacher Li looked at Xiao Niannian. Director Feng had told him a few days ago that he must take good care of Classmate Xiao in his class.

“Hello, Teacher Li.”

Hearing this, Teacher Li nodded.

“Teacher Li, please take Classmate Xiao to the dormitory, and then show her the classroom.”

“Alright.”

Teacher Li was less talkative than Director Feng and led Xiao Niannian to the dormitory.

“The dormitory is a four-person room...”

Teacher Li knocked on the door. The room opened, and a girl with a ponytail immediately saluted upon seeing Teacher Li.

“Teacher Li.”

“This is your new classmate, Xiao Niannian. This is Gao Yao, this is Lin Shi, and this is Meng Ning.”

“Hello, Classmate Xiao.”

They greeted Xiao Niannian while sizing her up.

“Hello.”