371: They became stronger with each battle.

"So much like her father."

"She's a good child."

The neighbors they met all praised Xiao Niannian with smiles, some even inviting her to their homes as guests.

Upon arriving at the Shen Family home, Shen Yan quickly ran out when he heard the knock at the door.

"Grandpa Gu, Grandma Gu, Sister Xiao..."

Shen Yan always placed Xiao Niannian before Gu Yuan and Gu Jin.

"Old Gu, Sister-in-law Gu."

Grandpa Shen and Grandma Shen also came out after hearing Shen Yan's voice.

"Old Shen, Sister-in-law Shen."

Everyone greeted each other.

"Please come in."

Grandma Shen looked at Xiao Niannian with a smile.

"Niannian, Grandma Shen finally gets to see you."

A few months ago, her Grandson called them, saying something about Sister Xiao.

At first, she didn't understand who this 'Sister Xiao' her Grandson was talking about was. Once Grandma Shen found out, she was overjoyed.

She had asked several times before if her Grandson liked this child, Niannian. Although the Gu Family and Lu Family had a marriage engagement, there had been no news of them fulfilling it recently. Her Grandson was so clever, and now he was Niannian's classmate. If her Grandson liked Niannian, then as a Grandma, she could still try to win her over for her Grandson.

But her Grandson kept denying it.

Inviting Sister-in-law Gu and the others over this time was also to observe the situation. Of course, the most important thing was to thank Niannian. If it weren't for Niannian, how could her Grandson's grades have improved so much?

Her Grandson also said that not only him, but several other classmates also trained with Niannian, and their grades and physical fitness had all improved significantly.

She truly envied Sister-in-law Gu for having such a wonderful Granddaughter.

Grandma Shen held Xiao Niannian's hand and praised her profusely.

Seeing her old Comrade-in-arms praise her Granddaughter so much, Grandma Gu was naturally delighted.

"Xiao Yan is also a very outstanding child. I heard that Xiao Yan also scored very well this time..."

Grandma Gu began the mutual flattery.

While Grandma Shen was speaking, she specifically watched Niannian, and indeed found that there was nothing going on between Niannian and her Grandson.

Her Grandson was talking with Gu Yuan and Gu Jin, while Niannian was listening to her and Sister-in-law Gu talk, not even glancing at her Grandson.

Grandma Shen felt a little regretful, but still wanted to observe a bit longer.

Shen Yan was talking with Gu Yuan and Gu Jin, and when he got excited, he even gestured with his hands.

"Brother Yuan, Brother Jin, do you know? I'm incredibly good at bomb disposal now..."

When Lu Jing and Military Doctor Shen returned to the Shen Family home, they heard that the house was very lively.

Seeing Grandpa Gu, Grandma Gu, Niannian, and her Older Brothers, Lu Jing immediately greeted them.

"Grandpa Gu, Grandma Gu, Grandpa Shen, Grandma Shen..."

Gu Yuan was also very happy to see Lu Jing.

"Old Lu, you're back."

"Brother Lu."

How could Gu Jin dare to call him Old Lu? He called him Brother Lu instead.

Shen Yan also happily called out Brother Lu when he saw Lu Jing, but his tone was a little more subdued when he saw his brother.

"Brother Lu."

"Brother."

Xiao Niannian's eyes widened. She hadn't expected to see Lu Jing eating at the Shen Family today.

He seemed a little thinner and a little darker.

Of course, compared to Military Doctor Shen, he was still fairer.

After Lu Jing greeted the elders, he walked towards Niannian and sat down beside her.

Xiao Niannian watched him sit down here.

"Kid Lu, why are you back?"

It was Grandpa Gu who asked. Hearing Grandpa Gu's words, Lu Jing immediately replied respectfully.

"I just finished training and have half a month's vacation."

Grandpa Gu looked at Lu Jing, narrowing his eyes and staring.

Grandma Gu saw her husband's expression and quietly tugged at his clothes, and Grandpa Gu's expression softened considerably.

"Kid Lu, you've gotten quite tanned," Grandpa Shen said with a smile.

Lu Jing and Military Doctor Shen talked with the two grandpas, while Shen Yan looked at his brother and smiled triumphantly.

"Brother, you've gotten so dark. You look like a little darkie now."

Listening to his younger brother's words, Military Doctor Shen gave him a faint glance and said nothing more.

"Brother, shall we have a match? I've been really excellent these past few months..."

"Alright."

Military Doctor Shen immediately agreed when he heard his brother wanted to spar.

Lu Jing heard the Shen brothers' words, looked at Niannian, and said.

"Shall we go watch?"

"Mm."

Gu Yuan and Gu Jin also immediately got up and followed.

Upon reaching the Shen Family's training ground, Shen Yan said confidently.

"Brother, today I'll show you my true strength."

Xiao Niannian almost burst out laughing.

She felt that however arrogant Shen Yan was now, he would be equally humiliated later.

Gu Yuan and Gu Jin also laughed when they heard this.

Gu Jin directly said.

"Xiao Yan, if you win against your brother, I'll treat you to a big meal."

Hearing Gu Jin's words, Shen Yan happily said.

"Brother Gu Jin, just you wait and see."

Shen Yan looked at Xiao Niannian and said.

"Sister Xiao, do you want to place a bet too?"

"No."

Xiao Niannian refused.

Lu Jing glanced at Niannian, then looked at Shen Yan, and said.

"If you lose, I'll give you half a month of special training."

Huh?

No, Brother Lu, I'm scared of your special training.

He had to win. If he won, he wouldn't have to be afraid of his brother anymore.

Xiao Niannian sat down on a nearby bench, and seeing Lu Jing sit down, she asked.

"Is your sea training over?"

"It's not over yet. There was a mission before."

Gu Yuan and Gu Jin watched the Shen brothers spar while also looking at Lu Jing and their sister. Although Lu Jing and their sister were talking about Military Unit matters, Gu Yuan felt that something was off with Lu Jing. He didn't know why.

Could it be that Lu Jing liked his sister?

Perhaps he was overthinking it. Over the years, Lu Jing had grown up with them since childhood, and few girls usually got close to Lu Jing. Lu Jing was usually very cold towards them.

He heard that Lu Jing and his sister had been on several missions together before, and he had even saved his sister.

He heard this from Grandma.

It must be that he was overthinking it.

Gu Yuan retracted his gaze and looked at the Shen brothers.

Shen Yan's offense was fierce at first, but after a minute or two, the situation turned very unfavorable for him.

"Bang."

Shen Yan was kicked to the ground.

He immediately got up and continued to fight his brother.

Several times in a row, Shen Yan fell to the ground and then got back up. Military Doctor Shen was slightly surprised to see his brother like this. His brother would never have reacted so quickly after being knocked down by him before.

Moreover, many of his moves were much more cunning than before.

Military Doctor Shen took a step back after being kicked, then immediately counterattacked.

Shen Yan grew stronger with each blow, and Military Doctor Shen's expression became more serious.

Shen Yan was kicked to the ground, feeling pain all over, but he still got up and continued to fight his brother.

Military Doctor Shen's expression was somewhat solemn. After not seeing him for a few months, his younger brother had indeed become much more outstanding than before.