45: Xiao Niannian is the daughter of a high-ranking official.
Regiment Commander Wang and Lu Jing only returned when it was time for dinner.
“Godmother, Happy New Year. We were busy these past two days, so we couldn't come spend the New Year with you...”
“Grandma, Happy New Year.”
Hearing the words of Regiment Commander Wang and Lu Jing, Grandma Xiao said cheerfully.
“You focus on your work; your Godmother has the children to keep her company.”
Grandma Xiao didn't ask about the airplane incident; she knew some matters were confidential and couldn't be inquired about.
Lu Jing looked at Xiao Niannian, who was wearing new clothes. This outfit was nice; it made her skin look even fairer. Lu Jing then withdrew his gaze.
“Xiao Jing, this is a suit Grandma Xiao made for you, to thank you for lending the house to Niannian and me...”
Lu Jing saw Grandma Xiao come out holding a suit. As soon as he saw the fabric, he knew it was very expensive.
“Grandma, thank you so much. This suit fabric must be imported; it can't be cheap. Here is one hundred yuan; I'll give it to you.”
Grandma Xiao and Xiao Niannian didn't have much money right now, and they had spent such a large sum to buy him suit fabric. Of course, he couldn't take advantage of Grandma Xiao and Xiao Niannian.
“The money you spent on the furniture and supplies was worth more than two suits; Grandma cannot accept your money.”
Lu Jing and Grandma Xiao argued back and forth for a while, but Grandma Xiao still didn't take the money.
“Xiao Jing, if you try to give it to Grandma again, I'll get angry.”
Lu Jing had no choice but to put the money away, planning to find another opportunity to give it to Grandma Xiao later.
“Xiao Jing, put it on and let us see.”
Lu Jing immediately agreed, went into the room, changed out of his military uniform, and put on the suit.
When Lu Jing walked out, Xiao Niannian looked at him and was instantly stunned.
He stood before them dressed in a black suit. The clothing seemed tailor-made for him, with every cut perfectly executed. This suit looked especially handsome on him, like a piece of haute couture.
“Oh my gosh, Xiao Lu, you look so handsome in this suit! Godmother's craftsmanship is truly excellent.”
Regiment Commander Wang couldn't help but nod in praise.
“Handsome! We've seen you wear your military uniform for years, Xiao Lu, but this is the first time we've seen you in a suit. It's truly astonishing...”
Regiment Commander Wang tried to think of compliments, but after a few tries, he just kept repeating the word "handsome."
“Uncle Xiao Lu looks handsome.”
“So handsome.”
Xiao Jiang and Xiao He also spoke up, praising Lu Jing.
From their eyes and their compliments, Lu Jing knew how handsome he looked in the suit. In Xiao Niannian's eyes, he saw the word "stunning."
Grandma Xiao's craftsmanship was indeed superb. It was just like the skill of the palace tailor's descendant that Grandma had found before.
Lu Jing's lips curled up slightly.
“Thank you, Grandma.”
Regiment Commander Wang felt a little jealous of Lu Jing seeing this. This kid was young, good-looking, had a great physique, and now he looked so handsome in clothes.
Thinking back to the past... forget it, no need to think about the past. His current physique could still compare to Xiao Lu's. His gaze turned toward his wife, Cheng Yu.
Cheng Yu saw her husband's look and smiled.
After dinner, Regiment Commander Wang and Lu Jing left, and Cheng Yu also took her sons home.
On the second day of the Lunar New Year, Xiao Niannian was woken up by Cheng Yu in the morning.
“Niannian.”
“Aunt.”
“Your uncle told me that your enlistment time has been moved up.”
Xiao Niannian had been sleeping soundly, but hearing Aunt's words instantly woke her up. She quickly got out of bed, opened the door, and saw Cheng Yu looking at her.
“Hurry up and pack your things. Aunt will take you to the New Recruit Regiment.”
The location of the New Recruit Regiment was just over a kilometer away, right next to the Family Courtyard.
“Okay.”
After Xiao Niannian washed up and ate breakfast, she followed Cheng Yu outside.
“Niannian, Grandma will walk you there.”
Hearing Grandma's words, Xiao Niannian nodded.
After walking for more than twenty minutes, they arrived at the New Recruit Regiment.
Xiao Niannian took out her proof of identity and handed it to the guard post.
“comrade, please wait a moment. I will notify someone to bring you inside.”
“Thank you.”
Xiao Niannian waved at Grandma Xiao and Cheng Yu.
“Grandma, Aunt, please go back. Don't worry about me. I'll come home to see you when I have leave.”
“Alright.”
Although Grandma Xiao said "alright," her eyes were still full of worry.
Cheng Yu also said with a smile.
“Niannian, focus on your service. Aunt will take care of Grandma.”
Xiao Niannian nodded. With Aunt there, she felt reassured.
“Grandma, I put the things under the pillow. Please go check later.”
Hearing her Granddaughter's words, Grandma Xiao nodded.
When Company Commander Hong of the New Recruit Company walked over, he sized up Xiao Niannian. The higher-ups told him a new recruit was coming to be assigned to their company, so he brought the New Recruit Squad Leader to meet her.
The time for new recruits to join the company had already passed. What was the background of this Xiao Niannian? Could she be another internally recruited soldier? Which leader's Granddaughter or daughter was she?
These children of high-ranking cadres were all spoiled and pampered; very few could actually fight and endure hardship.
He started getting a headache. These children of high-ranking cadres couldn't be hit or scolded, and it seemed there were several others in the New Recruit Company.
“I am your New Recruit Company Commander, Hong Fa, and this is your New Recruit Squad Leader, Li Le.”
“Company Commander, Squad Leader.”
Seeing Xiao Niannian's standard military salute, Company Commander Hong and Squad Leader Li both felt their guess was correct: Xiao Niannian was indeed one of these high-ranking cadre's children.
Looking at Xiao Niannian's long hair, Company Commander Hong said.
“After you report today, go find someone to cut your hair. If you want to be a soldier, you must look like one. Female soldiers' hair cannot pass the shoulder, but our requirement is to cut it behind the earlobe...”
Hair?
Xiao Niannian hadn't really paid attention to her hair these past few days.
“Reporting, Company Commander! I can cut it immediately. Please give me a pair of scissors.”
Company Commander Hong and Squad Leader Li looked at Xiao Niannian in surprise. She said she could cut it immediately? When the female recruits arrived a few days ago, they cried terribly when they heard they had to cut their hair. But once they arrived at the New Recruit Company, they had to obey its rules.
Company Commander Hong took Xiao Niannian to the office and had Squad Leader Li fetch scissors for Xiao Niannian. He wanted to see if Xiao Niannian was truly as decisive as she claimed.
Xiao Niannian took the scissors and began cutting in front of the military inspection mirror.
With a single snip, Xiao Niannian chopped off more than half of her shoulder-length hair.
Company Commander Hong and Squad Leader Li watched Xiao Niannian decisively and accurately cut her long, dark, beautiful hair into a short, ear-length style.
Squad Leader Li looked at Xiao Niannian in astonishment. Female soldiers were rare in the Division Headquarters. She had seen countless weepy and timid female soldiers, but few were as straightforward as Xiao Niannian.
“Alright, Li Le, take her to your squad.”
“Yes, sir.”
Li Le helped Xiao Niannian carry her luggage, and Xiao Niannian thanked her.
“Thank you, Squad Leader Li.”
Li Le smiled.
“You're welcome.”
Li Le had heard Company Commander Hong's earlier comments and also thought Xiao Niannian was a high-ranking cadre's child. In the years she had spent in the Military Unit, she had encountered quite a few such children.
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