366: He slapped her in the face in front of so many people.
"Niannian."
Xiao Niannian heard Father Gu's voice coming from the doorway. She stood up and walked toward the entrance.
"Father."
Seeing his daughter, Father Gu happily walked over and hugged her.
"You've grown taller."
Father Gu held his daughter for a moment, then let go and carefully scrutinized her, his eyes full of tenderness.
Xiao Niannian smiled when she heard Father Gu's words.
"Dad, you have gray hair."
Hearing his daughter's words, Father Gu touched his hair. He had indeed been very busy these days, dealing with many different matters.
"At my age, having a few gray hairs is normal."
"Dad."
"Dad."
Gu Yuan and Gu Jin stood not far away, calling out to their father.
Chief Gu looked at his two sons and hummed in acknowledgment.
"I heard you got first place in your exams. Tell Dad, was studying very tough these past few months?"
Chief Gu's eyes were entirely focused on his daughter.
"It wasn't tough."
Xiao Niannian felt that her days at the school were much easier than those in the Military Unit.
Moreover, the training subjects they were currently doing were all set by her.
However, many people in her class trained with her, and their physical training scores had improved significantly.
Chief Gu spoke with his daughter for more than ten minutes before his gaze finally turned to Gu Yuan and Gu Jin.
"The two of you, tell me about your recent situation."
Xiao Niannian listened to Father Gu talking to her Older Brothers. Seeing his serious expression and hearing that his tone toward her Older Brothers was completely devoid of the tenderness he used with her, she reached out and tugged on his clothes.
"What is it, Niannian?"
Chief Gu looked at his daughter.
"Please speak to Older Brothers a little more gently."
Hearing his daughter's words, Chief Gu laughed.
"Alright."
Chief Gu spoke to his sons, his tone slightly gentler than before.
Grandpa Gu and Grandma Gu sat nearby, and seeing this scene, they both laughed.
"Niannian, we'll go to your Maternal Grandparents' house in a little while."
Chief Gu said with a smile when he saw his daughter come downstairs.
"Okay."
"I brought gifts for Maternal Grandparents."
Hearing his daughter's words, Chief Gu nodded.
"Dad also bought some gifts; they've already been put in the car."
Around nine o'clock, Chief Gu took his children and rode in the car to the Zhang Family residence.
The Gu Family residence and the Zhang Family residence were about half an hour apart. Usually, when Old Master Zhang and Old Madam Zhang weren't home, Chief Gu rarely visited. He would go during the New Year and holidays, but they didn't eat together often.
"We've arrived."
After the car stopped, Xiao Niannian got out.
She was also wearing her military uniform today; the four of them (father and children) were all wearing military uniforms.
"Brother-in-law."
Eldest Maternal Uncles Wife heard the noise and immediately came out to greet them.
"Eldest Sister-in-law."
"Eldest Maternal Uncles Wife."
Everyone exchanged greetings. Eldest Maternal Uncles Wife looked at Xiao Niannian with a beaming smile.
"This must be Niannian. She truly looks like your sister."
After seeing Xiao Niannian, Eldest Maternal Uncles Wife couldn't help but praise her.
Although her sister-in-law had been missing for twenty years, the family always kept photos of her. Moreover, when she married into the Zhang Family, she had spent a few years with her sister-in-law and they got along very well.
Seeing Xiao Niannian now, she felt a strong sense of familiarity.
"Eldest Son-in-law."
Old Master Zhang and Old Madam Zhang also walked out, followed by a group of people.
Xiao Niannian looked at Old Master Zhang. She had also seen photos of her Maternal Grandparents' family in the photo album at home.
"Niannian."
"Maternal Grandparents."
Old Madam Zhang saw Xiao Niannian and excitedly hugged her.
"Maternal Grandmother."
Old Madam Zhang looked up and carefully scrutinized Xiao Niannian. Seeing Xiao Niannian, who bore some resemblance to her daughter, her eyes turned red.
"She looks like her, so much like her. She is my Maternal Granddaughter..."
Old Madam Zhang's voice trembled.
Zhang Fu frowned when she heard this.
"Mom, you aren't feeling well, you shouldn't get agitated." She stepped forward and supported Old Madam Zhang.
And Zhang Xiaorou also spoke up.
"That's right, Maternal Grandmother, the doctor said you shouldn't get agitated..."
Xiao Niannian not only saw Zhang Fu and Zhang Xiaorou, but also Zhang Mianmian.
Seeing Zhang Fu and Zhang Xiaorou help Old Madam Zhang walk toward the house, Xiao Niannian curved her lips.
"This is your Eldest Male Cousin Zhang Qi, and this is your Second Male Cousin Zhang Cheng..."
Eldest Maternal Uncles Wife, smiling broadly, introduced the family members to Xiao Niannian.
Xiao Niannian greeted them.
"Eldest Male Cousin, Second Male Cousin..."
Xiao Niannian noticed that the Male Cousins of the Zhang Family were not very enthusiastic toward her, looking at her with scrutinizing gazes.
However, the Younger Female Cousin next to them, Zhang Xin, looked at her with curiosity.
"Older Female Cousin."
Zhang Xin looked about five or six years old, with two small dimples on her face. Calling out to her with a smiling expression, she looked incredibly cute.
"Younger Female Cousin."
Old Madam Zhang looked at her Maternal Granddaughter, her eyes filled with joy.
"Niannian, hurry and sit down. Yuan, Jin, you all sit down quickly too."
Chief Gu sat down on a single armchair nearby, while Xiao Niannian and her Older Brothers sat on the large sofa.
Old Master Zhang scrutinized his Maternal Granddaughter. Seeing her with her hands placed on her knees and her back perfectly straight, and noting that his two other Grandsons had the same posture, he, as an old veteran, couldn't help but inwardly approve of the sight.
He hadn't expected that the Maternal Granddaughter they found would also become a Soldier. This was truly wonderful.
Old Madam Zhang looked at her Granddaughter sitting like this. She wiped the tears from the corners of her eyes. She didn't worry much about her Grandsons and Maternal Grandsons serving in the military, no matter how hard or tiring it was. But Niannian, this child, had been wandering outside for so many years, and now that she was finally back, she had gone to join the Military Unit... "Niannian, this is Sesame Bean Tea. Quick, have a taste and see if it tastes the same as the City Name's."
Zhang Fu smilingly brought the tea and handed it to Chief Gu and Xiao Niannian. When she handed it to Xiao Niannian, she deliberately added a comment.
"Thank you."
After Xiao Niannian said thank you, she placed the tea on the coffee table.
Zhang Fu then took the opportunity to sit down on the armrest of the sofa where Chief Gu was sitting.
Chief Gu immediately stood up.
"Niannian, move over a bit. Dad will sit right next to you."
Zhang Fu felt as if she had been severely slapped in the face. Although her Brother-in-law hadn't said anything, his attitude of avoiding her made everyone witness her embarrassment.
Xiao Niannian immediately made space, and the four of them (father and children) sat down on the sofa.
"Niannian, I heard you are studying at the Military Academy now. Is it very tough?" Old Madam Zhang looked at her Maternal Granddaughter with heartache.
Xiao Niannian looked very thin now, though her skin was fair, while Zhang Xiaorou and several other girls looked a bit plump and rounded.
"It's not tough."
Xiao Niannian replied with a smile.
"Grandma, why have I never heard of this Military Academy?" a boy around ten years old spoke up. His gaze toward Xiao Niannian showed some displeasure.
"Your Older Female Cousin's Military Academy is newly established, and it's in the City Name," Zhang Fu said with a smile. "Although it was only established a year ago, I believe it will certainly become famous in the future..."
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