445: I will support whatever Niannian wants to do.

"The Gu Family Granddaughter, Xiao Niannian, is studying there, recommended by the Yangcheng Troops... Her academic performance last year was exceptionally outstanding, ranking first with absolute ability..."

Saying this, Qiao Yan took out some materials and handed them to his Grandfather and his Dad.

Old Master Qiao and Qiao Dad took them and examined them carefully.

"She ranked first in all subjects?"

Old Grandfather Qiao looked at the documents with some surprise.

"Sniping scores, 400-meter obstacle course scores... So many scores, all so good? Aren't these better than the scores from your Special Forces era?"

Qiao Dad looked at Qiao Yan and asked.

"Dad, you're right. Xiao Niannian's scores are better than those of the new recruits in our Special Forces Brigade..."

Old Master Qiao laughed upon hearing this.

Qiao Dad, however, said jealously.

"What kind of luck did Gu Qi stumble into to find such an excellent daughter? Could this daughter be fake, or perhaps a spy?"

Old Master Qiao glared at his Eldest Son unhappily after hearing his words.

"You're this old, yet you speak so carelessly. This is just at home; if you said this outside, the Gu Family Eldest Son would fight you to the death..."

"Dad, I was just saying it at home." Qiao Dad looked at Qiao Yan and asked.

"How was your investigation? Is there any problem with Xiao Niannian's background? Is she Gu Qi's biological daughter?"

"Dad, although there are such rumors outside, the Old Madam who picked up Xiao Niannian married someone called... Grandpa definitely knows him. Old Master Gu and the others used to call her Sister-in-law Xiao..."

"Sister-in-law Xiao?"

Old Master Qiao recalled upon hearing the introduction from his Eldest Grandson.

"It's her? I know her, she's also our Old Comrade-in-arms... If Sister-in-law Xiao picked up Xiao Niannian, then Xiao Niannian's background shouldn't be a problem. Sister-in-law Xiao and Old Xiao are good people..."

Although they weren't part of his faction, Old Master Qiao couldn't bring himself to say anything unpleasant.

Old Man Xiao and Sister-in-law Xiao are both people who don't care about fame or fortune. After the war, they reported to the higher-ups, left the Military Unit, and returned to their hometown... If they had stayed in the Military Unit, their future prospects would likely have been the same as theirs.

Unexpectedly, the Gu Family's Grandson was actually picked up by Sister-in-law Xiao and raised to adulthood.

Qiao Dad spoke upon hearing his father's words.

"So this Old Madam is the Uncle Xiao and Aunt Xiao you mentioned before, Dad."

Qiao Yan said skeptically.

"Is it possible that the person behind the scenes knew about this and deliberately abandoned the child in front of Grandma Xiao..."

"What you said is also possible..."

Qiao Zhu returned home and saw that Grandpa, Dad, and her Older Brothers were not there, so she looked at Grandma.

"Grandma, where are Grandpa and Dad?"

"They are discussing matters in the study."

"Did the family buy new appliances today?"

After Qiao Zhu entered the door, she saw the refrigerator in the living room and walked over in surprise.

"This is a refrigerator? It's much bigger than the one we had, and the design is also very attractive..."

"It was sent over by people from the Military Department... Besides this refrigerator, there is also an air conditioner and a washing machine. They said they are new products, benefits for the Old Comrades..."

Qiao Zhu was very happy to hear this.

"So that's it. That's really great."

After she went to look at the appliances, she walked back to the living room.

"These things certainly look good, much better than those foreign designs, but I wonder if these products are truly better than foreign ones..."

Qiao Zhu had used many foreign goods over the years, so she naturally thought foreign products were better than domestic ones.

"Our country's products will definitely surpass foreign ones." Old Madam Qiao still had a patriotic heart.

Hearing Grandma's words, Qiao Zhu dared not say more.

The Lu Family.

Grandpa Lu and Grandma Lu saw these appliances. Lu Jing invited them into the study and said these appliances were designed by Niannian and produced jointly by several Arms Factories.

"Grandparents, these appliances were designed by Niannian..."

Grandpa Lu and Grandma Lu looked at Lu Jing in surprise, and Grandma Lu's face was filled with joy.

"You said Niannian designed this? That is truly outstanding..."

Grandpa Lu used to procure fighter jets and tanks from the Hairy Bear, and he has always paid attention to various foreign products over the years. Now, hearing his Grandson's words, he was extremely delighted.

"Niannian designed this? I think it looks much better than those foreign appliances..."

Grandpa Lu and Grandma Lu praised Xiao Niannian profusely.

After praising her for a while, Grandpa Lu looked at Lu Jing displeasedly and said.

"What's going on between you and Niannian now? Don't tell me you haven't made a move yet... At your speed, don't cry later... Look at your Grandpa here, when I liked your Grandma, I just said it directly..."

Grandma Lu listened to her husband's words, glanced at him, and said.

"This era is different from the past. Xiao Jing is definitely trying hard, so don't be too anxious. I believe Xiao Jing won't disappoint us..."

"If you can't marry Niannian and bring her home, I won't acknowledge you as my Eldest Grandson anymore..."

Hearing Grandpa's words, Lu Jing spoke.

"Grandpa, I am trying."

Hearing his Eldest Grandson's words, Grandpa Lu, who had been ready to say a few more provocative things, couldn't suppress the smile at the corner of his mouth.

"Eldest Grandson, what stage are you at? Do you want Grandpa to give you some ideas?"

Seeing Grandpa's gossipy expression, Lu Jing flatly refused.

"No need, I'll figure it out myself."

"Alright, then next year, I hope to hear your good news—bring her back to our house as your fiancée, not merely as the Gu Family's biological Granddaughter..."

"Grandpa, I can't promise you that. Niannian has her own plans, and I will support her in anything she wants to do..."

Grandpa Lu looked at his Eldest Grandson with satisfaction upon hearing his Grandson's words.

Unexpectedly, the Eldest Grandson could say such wonderful things. This is truly excellent.

Who says a girl must marry, have children, and take care of the family elders? A girl can also have her own career and perform much better than others.

"I heard your Special Forces Brigade plans to establish a Womens Detachment?"

"Yes, Niannian will be involved in establishing it..."

Hearing this, Grandpa Lu nodded.

"Good, good, good. This child is truly outstanding. If I had such an excellent Granddaughter, I'd wake up laughing from my dreams..."

Grandma Lu laughed upon hearing her husband's words.

"Let Xiao Jing work hard, and in the future, we'll gain such an excellent Granddaughter-in-law. That's just like having a Granddaughter."

"Exactly. By then, those old men will be incredibly jealous."

Grandpa Lu thought of his old partner, Old Man Gu, and spoke again.

"You boy need to butter up Old Man Gu and Gu Qi more, otherwise those two will definitely try to trip you up..."