382: Go watch the special forces training at sea.

After Xiao Niannian finished the mung bean porridge and washed the bowl, she returned to the living room. She had been sitting at the Lu Family's house all day, and after returning, she had been busy for two hours. She was indeed a bit tired now.

Xiao Niannian let out a breath and leaned back directly onto the sofa.

Seeing Xiao Niannian’s slouching posture, Gu Ying frowned.

She was truly good at pretending. Just now at the Lu Family's house, she sat bolt upright, but now that she was home, she looked like this again.

Grandma Gu looked at her Granddaughter’s appearance, and the smile on her face widened.

A Granddaughter should relax at home. Why sit bolt upright like she does outside? How tiring! Never mind leaning on the sofa at home, what does it matter even if she lies on the sofa?

It was their fault that they had missed so many years with Niannian.

“You went to the Lu Family today and met Lu Jing’s mother?”

Hearing Father Gu’s words, Xiao Niannian nodded.

“Mm.”

“How was her attitude towards you?”

“Quite good.”

Xiao Niannian replied.

Father Gu heard this and did not ask any more about the Lu Family's matters.

“Precious, I heard you got first place in the entire school on your final exams?”

“Mm.”

Chief Gu looked at his daughter, chuckling, and said.

“Precious, you are Father’s pride...”

Chief Gu asked about school matters.

Xiao Niannian answered.

Gu Ying and Ma Xue sat nearby, listening to them talk about the Military Academy.

Ma Xue pouted. How could this Military Academy be as good as a school in the Capital City? A newly established Military Academy couldn't be that great.

Maternal Grandparents and Uncle were truly fooled by Xiao Niannian; they believed everything she said.

How impressive could the first place student be from a school that had only been open for a year?

Ma Xue saw the piano not far away and said with a smile.

“Maternal Grandparents, I’ve been diligently practicing the piano recently. Why don't I play a piece for you?”

“Good.”

Xiao Niannian saw Ma Xue proudly raising her chin at her.

Xiao Niannian sat on the sofa, watching Ma Xue puff out her chest and straighten her back as she sat down in front of the piano.

Soon, a rendition of “Für Elise” began to play.

Xiao Niannian listened to the piano music. Ma Xue played decently. It was clear that she had put in a lot of effort.

In her original world, she was also a Grade 10 pianist. She had always learned everything quickly and well.

After the music stopped, Gu Ying clapped first, and Grandma Gu and Father Gu also looked at Ma Xue with smiles.

Although Ma Xue only came to the Gu Family once or twice a month, she was sweet-talking and eloquent, and Grandma Gu and Father Gu liked her.

Xiao Niannian also clapped.

Gu Ying looked at Xiao Niannian, then at Grandma Gu, and said with a smile.

“Mom, why don’t we let Xue’er teach Niannian? Niannian didn’t have the chance to learn these things when she was outside, but a girl should still have a special skill, whether it’s painting, piano, or Guqin...”

Grandma Gu heard this and looked at her Granddaughter.

She had seen how excellent her Granddaughter’s painting was. There was still a painting done by her Granddaughter at home, a portrait of them and the Eldest Son’s family.

“Niannian has many things to do, and there’s no need for her to learn piano...”

Hearing her Adoptive Mother say this, Gu Ying had no choice but to suppress the idea.

After staying for a while, Gu Ying left, taking Ma Xue with her.

After Gu Ying and Ma Xue left, Chief Gu asked about Grandma Xiao.

“How has Aunt Xiao been feeling lately?”

“Grandma is very healthy. Grandma said that when the New Year comes, we should all come to the Capital City to celebrate the New Year...”

Chief Gu listened to his daughter and said with a smile.

“When the New Year comes, Father will go to the City Name to pick you and Aunt Xiao up.”

He hadn't taken his full annual leave in years. His daughter would graduate from the Military Academy at the end of the year, and she wouldn't have as much time to come home next year.

“Okay.”

Chief Gu then asked Gu Yuan and Gu Jin.

“When do you two plan on finding girlfriends?”

Hearing this, Gu Jin looked at his Older Brother.

“Dad, when the time is right, I will bring her back to meet Grandparents and you.”

Gu Yuan spoke.

Gu Jin widened his eyes.

Was his Older Brother seeing someone?

Xiao Niannian also looked at her Older Brother expectantly. Given their ages, her Older Brother and Second Older Brother must often be pressured to marry. Now that her Older Brother was seeing someone, what kind of person would her future Sister-in-law be?

The taste of her Older Brother and Second Older Brother certainly wouldn't be wrong.

When Older Brother brings his future Sister-in-law back, that would be wonderful.

“The ink isn't dry yet.”

Gu Yuan replied.

Xiao Niannian looked at her Older Brother disappointedly. Seeing that Grandparents and Father Gu had the same expression, Xiao Niannian laughed.

When Xiao Niannian woke up in the morning, she heard Lu Jing speaking downstairs.

“Why are you here?”

The voice belonged to Father Gu.

“Grandpa Gu, Grandma Gu, Uncle Gu...”

“Niannian is going to the Arms Factory today, and I’m taking her there.”

Hearing this, Father Gu immediately frowned.

“Her Older Brothers and I are both home. Why do we need you to take her?”

Grandma Gu’s voice rang out.

“Eldest, hurry up and go to work.”

Chief Gu glanced at Lu Jing, snorted coldly, and left with his Guard.

Although Gu Yuan and Gu Jin had smiles on their faces, their eyes held wariness.

“Xiao Jing, you haven’t eaten breakfast yet, have you? Come quickly and have some breakfast.”

“Thank you, Grandma Gu.”

After Xiao Niannian went downstairs, she saw Lu Jing and her Older Brothers having breakfast.

After breakfast, Lu Jing drove Xiao Niannian quickly to the Arms Factory.

Xiao Niannian looked at Lu Jing. She didn't know if it was her imagination, but she felt that Lu Jing had gotten a little paler over the past few days.

Lu Jing was driving. Sensing Niannian’s gaze, the corners of his mouth lifted slightly.

“For this Sea Training, we are using the Training Manual you compiled. Do you want to come and check the results? To watch the Special Forces Brigade’s Sea Training?”

Huh? Check the results?

Xiao Niannian looked at Lu Jing after hearing his words.

What results was she supposed to check? Watch them swim bare-chested? Or was it the long-distance Weighted Swimming, Wading and Fording, and Underwater Training involved in Armed Swimming?

Or perhaps Diving Infiltration? There wasn't much equipment available for underwater use right now. However, she could observe the techniques for covertly approaching targets and Underwater Demolition Technique, as well as concealment and Tactical Surprise Effectiveness.

As for Obstacle Crossing, simulating real combat terrain during missions, setting up various obstacles like high walls, barbed wire, and ponds—these would be trained regardless of whether it was sea, land, or air.

Amphibious Armored Combat, Rappelling and Assault, etc.

Xiao Niannian was indeed tempted.

But she didn't know if she had enough time. August was almost here.

“We will take a Military Plane when we go back. Military Planes have been coming and going there recently... If you are worried about time, you absolutely don't need to be...”

Xiao Niannian slightly widened her eyes. It was as if Lu Jing lived inside her heart; he had even thought of this.

Xiao Niannian subtly straightened her posture and pretended to speak nonchalantly.

“I’ll think about it.”

Lu Jing immediately replied after hearing Niannian’s words.

“Alright, I’ll wait for you to consider.”