615: The four older brothers warned Lu Jing.
The next morning, Xiao Niannian heard the Grandparents' decision.
"Precious, the eighth day of the first lunar month is the best day. You and Xiao Jing will get your marriage certificate that day."
"Okay."
Xiao Niannian looked at the Perpetual Calendar the Grandparents had taken out—it was an extremely rare item at this time.
"Then we'll finalize this day with the Lu Family."
Grandpa Gu called the Lu Family.
"Old Man Lu."
Hearing Grandpa Lu's voice on the other end of the line, Grandpa Gu spoke up.
"Old Gu, what is it?"
Grandpa Lu's attitude toward Grandpa Gu had been incredibly good these past few days.
"We're notifying you that the day Xiao Jing and Niannian will get their marriage certificate is the eighth day of the first lunar month, which is February 18th..."
"The eighth day of the first lunar month, February 18th—that day is excellent! Old Gu, you really have great foresight."
Grandpa Gu snorted coldly into the phone. How could he not know why Old Man Lu was talking to him like this now? Old Man Lu hadn't been so agreeable before.
Once his Granddaughter and Xiao Jing got their certificate, Old Man Lu would once again be smug, like a proud peacock.
For his Granddaughter's sake, he would forgive Old Man Lu.
Xiao Niannian listened to the two Grandpas talking, smiling with pursed lips.
In the past few years, she had heard the two Grandpas talk like this countless times. Although they sometimes argued fiercely, if anyone spoke ill of the other in their presence, the other would definitely defend him.
Their Comrade-in-arms bond was lifelong, far stronger than the feelings between some biological brothers.
Time flew by, and two more days passed.
Today was Lunar New Year's Eve.
These past few days, she and Lu Jing would meet during the day, and Lu Jing would also call her, talking for ten minutes each time. They didn't really say much, but the feeling was different.
"Little Sister."
The voices of Gu Yuan and Gu Jin rang out. They had specifically requested leave from the Military Unit. They rarely took vacation during the New Year previously, but this time, their little sister was getting her marriage certificate with Lu Jing, and they wanted to witness the moment, so they saved their holidays.
"Eldest Brother, Second Brother."
Xiao Niannian smiled when she saw her Older Brothers.
Xiao Niannian heard the sound of a car, followed by familiar footsteps, and immediately walked outside.
It was Grandma, Grandma was here.
Xiao Niannian had originally called Grandma, and Grandma had said she would celebrate the New Year in the Chengdu this year and come to the Capital City after the holiday.
"Grandma."
Xiao Niannian ran out quickly. Seeing Grandma Xiao step out of the car, she hugged her.
"Niannian."
Grandma Xiao missed her Granddaughter very much too.
"Mother."
Mother Xiao looked at her Adoptive Mother, her eyes also turning red.
"Ah."
Although Mother Xiao had previously heard that Niannian's biological parents' family was quite good, she hadn't expected the Gu Family's situation to be much better than their own.
Moreover, her father turned out to be Old Master Gu's soldier.
"Uncle Gu, Aunt Gu."
"Xiao Zhang, welcome home."
Grandma Gu responded warmly to Mother Xiao.
Xiao Hongjun and Xiao Weijun also greeted the elders.
"Eldest Brother, Second Brother."
Hearing their little sister's words, they also smiled and called out to her.
Gu Yuan and Gu Jin looked at Xiao Hongjun and Xiao Weijun. They were acquainted now, having interacted over the past two or three years.
"Gu Jin and I are older than you. From now on, you can call us Eldest Brother and Second Brother, and we'll call you Third Brother and Fourth Brother."
Hearing Gu Yuan's words, Xiao Hongjun and Xiao Weijun nodded.
"Grandma Xiao, Godmother, please come inside."
Nowadays, Gu Yuan and Gu Jin also recognized Mother Xiao as their Godmother, making the two families as close as one.
Xiao Niannian helped Grandma and Grandma Xiao walk toward the house.
"Grandma, you've gone bad too, not telling me anything."
Xiao Niannian said, pretending to be angry.
Grandma Xiao heard this and looked at her Granddaughter, chuckling.
"Xiao Jing said to give you a surprise..."
Fine, so Lu Jing did this deliberately. She made a mental note.
Speak of the devil, and he shall appear. Xiao Niannian saw Lu Jing walking over, carrying a large pile of things.
"Grandpa Gu, Grandma Gu, Grandma..."
Lu Jing greeted the elders.
Grandma Xiao smiled even more brightly when she saw Lu Jing.
This will be her Grandson-in-law in the future. Niannian really has good taste.
Mother Xiao also looked at Lu Jing. This would be her Son-in-law in the future—he was truly excellent. The first time she saw Lu Jing, she felt that this boy was worthy of Niannian.
The Gu Family Brothers and the Xiao Family Brothers watched their little sister, who was surrounded by the elders. They had originally wanted to talk to her, but it seemed the opportunity was lost.
However, they could talk to Lu Jing.
"Old Lu, let's go to the training room."
Xiao Hongjun and Xiao Weijun knew the Gu Family had a Training Ground. When they arrived, they realized how large it was, and the equipment was identical to what was used in the Military Unit training.
"Old Lu, you're about to marry our little sister. We're warning you: you are not allowed to bully her, and you are not allowed to let her suffer any grievances..."
The four Older Brothers warned Lu Jing, one after another.
Seeing their watchful, menacing looks, Lu Jing replied.
"Please rest assured, I will never bully Niannian in the future, nor will I let her suffer any grievances. Everything in the household will be decided by Niannian..."
Although he had said these words to the elders before, he wanted to tell Niannian's Older Brothers now, too, to let them confidently entrust Niannian to him.
Hearing Lu Jing's words, the four Older Brothers' expressions softened slightly.
"We have noted everything you've said now. If you dare to go back on your word in the future, we absolutely won't let you off."
"That's right, we will definitely deal with you."
"When that time comes, you'll be waiting for us to ruthlessly deal with you."
"We absolutely won't give you a chance to bully our little sister."
Although Xiao Niannian was sitting in the living room, she heard everything said in the training room. She was deeply touched by her Older Brothers warning Lu Jing.
Her Older Brothers stepping forward to warn Lu Jing like this was also a way of protecting her.
"Niannian, since you've set the eighth day of the first lunar month to get your certificate, we will accompany you to the Civil Affairs Bureau then."
Grandma Xiao said, chuckling.
"Grandma, it's a bit chilly near the Civil Affairs Bureau. You and everyone else should wait at home. Once we get the Marriage Certificate, we'll bring it back for you to see..."
"Sister-in-law Xiao, let Niannian's four Older Brothers take her to the Civil Affairs Bureau then. We can all wait at home," Grandma Gu advised.
"You're right. Then we'll let the children take Niannian to get the certificate."
"Okay."
Xiao Niannian listened to the elders discussing and didn't object at all. As long as the elders were happy, anyone could take her.
This Lunar New Year's Eve was the liveliest year Xiao Niannian had experienced in the four or five years she had been in this era.
She was reunited with her Adoptive Mother and Older Brothers, as well as Grandma and her biological family.
She had originally thought it would be difficult to find these relatives.
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