379: They say one thing to your face and another behind your back.

"What are you doing?"

Mother Lu asked Xiao Niannian with a smile.

"Replying to Aunt Lu, we just finished a five-kilometer run."

Hearing that Niannian and the others had just finished a five-kilometer run, Mother Lu was even more surprised.

So early, they actually went for a five-kilometer run? And they've already finished?

Looking at Niannian's Soldier-like demeanor, Mother Lu liked her even more.

She only had two sons. The older one, Lu Jing, was originally a pilot and later joined the Yangcheng Troops. The younger one was a Soldier in Jiang Province, and she only saw him when he was on leave, which was once a year.

She dreamed of having a precious daughter, but it never came true.

When she gave birth to her youngest son, the doctor said she might not have any more chances. She even dressed her two sons up as little girls once.

Her Grandparents also loved Granddaughters. Her second brother's wife had a Niece, and she adored that child, treating her like her own daughter.

If she had a daughter, she would probably be like Niannian, right?

Xiao Niannian saw Mother Lu staring at her, but she didn't feel any dislike from Mother Lu's attitude; she even saw a hint of fondness.

Lu Jing saw his mother staring at Niannian for a while, and he guessed his mother's thoughts.

The corners of his mouth curved slightly.

"That's really good, you two should head back now."

Mother Lu came back to her senses and said with a beaming smile.

Hearing this, Gu Ying and Ma Xue were both a little surprised.

Gu Ying felt that Sister-in-law Lu was just being polite, probably because she saw Lu Jing and the Shen Family boys were there, which was why she was smiling so brightly.

None of these wives from prominent families would get angry in front of others; they had one face in public and another in private.

"Okay."

Xiao Niannian and her Older Brothers walked towards home.

Lu Jing stood beside his mother.

"Xiao Ying, let's go home." Mother Lu said with a smile.

"Okay, Sister-in-law Lu, we'll go to your house later."

"Goodbye, Aunt Lu." Ma Xue was also very well-behaved at this moment.

Mother Lu nodded and walked towards home.

After walking a few steps, she saw her son following, and Mother Lu smiled and glanced at him.

Soon, Mother Lu returned to the old residence.

"Grandpa and Grandma."

"You're back."

Grandma Lu was talking with Aunt Zhu and two Guards. After inviting them to dinner yesterday, she started writing the menu, preparing the dishes for lunch today.

Some things were already prepared last night, and others had just been put in the steamer.

Chicken soup, for example, tastes better after simmering for two or three hours.

"I just met a few of the Gu Family children in the courtyard."

Hearing this, Grandma Lu looked at her Eldest Daughter-in-law and said with a smile.

"You've met Niannian? That child truly inherited the best qualities of her parents, and she's so outstanding. She got first place in the entire school in the final exam..."

Grandma Lu immediately began to praise her.

Mother Lu listened to her mother-in-law's praise and said with a smile.

"You're right."

Grandma Lu watched her Grandson go upstairs, then looked at her Eldest Daughter-in-law again.

"Niannian, that child, has been in the Military Unit for over a year and has earned two second-class merits and one third-class merit."

What?

Mother Lu was truly surprised to hear her mother-in-law's words.

"Mom, you said Niannian, that child, has been in the Military Unit for over a year and earned two second-class merits and one third-class merit?"

This child looks like a high school student. Although her husband had praised her before, she couldn't imagine how such a child could achieve so many merits in just over a year.

She's too outstanding.

Seeing her Eldest Daughter-in-law's surprised expression, Grandma Lu's smile grew wider.

"Although Niannian grew up in the countryside, Sister-in-law Xiao educated her very well. Niannian also learned many martial arts skills from the Old Comrade in the village..."

Grandma Lu and Grandma Gu talked a lot. Grandma Lu was extremely fond of her future Eldest Grandson's Wife. Although Niannian would also join the Special Forces later, and both her Eldest Grandson and Niannian would be incredibly busy, perhaps having very little time to come home in the future.

But who said women must always take care of the family?

Their health was still good, and the Eldest Son and Eldest Sons Wife were also busy. If they were to marry, it would definitely be a few years later. Although she longed for great-grandchildren, she wouldn't just let her Eldest Grandson marry any girl; a good daughter-in-law can bring prosperity for three generations.

This was true for the Eldest Daughter-in-law, and also for the second daughter-in-law.

The Lu Family was already excellent now, so the Granddaughters-in-law didn't need to come from extraordinary family backgrounds. But Niannian being Grandma Gu's biological Granddaughter was something they hadn't expected.

Mother Lu listened to her mother-in-law's praise and said with a smile.

"She is indeed an excellent child."

Grandma Lu knew that her Eldest Daughter-in-law was a person with her own opinions, and too many words would definitely be counterproductive. As long as her daughter-in-law interacted more with Niannian, she would definitely grow very fond of Niannian.

Her Eldest Grandson liked Niannian, and he hadn't even managed to win her over yet. She still needed to think of a way to help her Eldest Grandson.

"Mom, I'll make a few dishes today too." Mother Lu suggested after talking for a while.

Mother Lu suggested after talking for a while.

"Okay."

Hearing her Eldest Daughter-in-law say she wanted to cook, Grandma Lu's smile grew even wider.

Lu Jing had already showered, washed his clothes, and gone into the kitchen to help.

Seeing her Eldest Son busy in the kitchen, skillfully chopping vegetables, Mother Lu smiled.

"Xiao Jing."

"Mom."

Lu Jing saw his mother come in and said with a smile.

"Mom, you should go out, we've got it covered here."

"Mom is usually busy with work and doesn't come back very often. Mom will make a few dishes for your Grandpa and Grandma to eat."

"Okay."

Lu Jing didn't try to persuade her further and continued to busy himself.

After showering and washing her clothes, Xiao Niannian had just finished hanging them to dry when she went downstairs and saw Gu Ying and Ma Xue accompanying Grandpa and Grandma, talking.

"Mom, when we came in just now, we happened to run into Sister-in-law Lu. Niannian and Xiao Yuan were running and also met Sister-in-law Lu. Sister-in-law Lu even said a lot of things to Niannian..."

Grandma Gu heard Gu Ying's words and looked at her Granddaughter.

Xiao Niannian showed no expression upon hearing Gu Ying's words.

Seeing her Granddaughter's calm demeanor, Grandma Gu smiled.

A little while later, Grandpa Gu and Grandma Gu took their Grandchildren and Granddaughters and walked towards the Lu Family home.

It was a bit hot at this time, and there weren't many people outside, so they didn't encounter many people along the way.

Upon arriving at the Lu Family home, Old Master Lu and Grandma Lu were both waiting at the entrance.

Xiao Niannian obediently greeted the Lu Family elders.

"Grandpa Lu, Grandma Lu..."

Everyone greeted each other in turn.

"Please come in quickly."

After Xiao Niannian entered the living room, she saw Lu Jing walk out of the kitchen, and beside Lu Jing was Mother Lu.

"Aunt Lu, Brother Lu."

Hearing Niannian's greeting, Mother Lu smiled and nodded.

"Niannian."

Mother Lu and Lu Jing also stepped forward to greet the Gu Family elders.

A moment later, Xiao Niannian sat down in the living room.

After Mother Lu finished preparing the dishes, she sat down in the living room and saw Niannian sitting like her son usually did.