680: Please apologize to me and Chief Gu.

Today was a day for the Team Members to train in the sea. Xiao Niannian watched them put on their gear, each one smiling brightly, and she curved her lips.

They were happy now, but after the training later, their expressions would all change.

Xiao Niannian watched as the Instructors gave the order, and they swam desperately forward.

She held a megaphone and reminded them loudly.

"You must adjust your rhythm... don't be nervous... if you can't swim anymore, speak up and report..."

After swimming a thousand meters, Xiao Niannian saw that Meng Ning and Lin Shi were still going, but several others were already running out of stamina.

"Do you want to come up?"

"No."

Hearing Captain Xiao's words, several Team Members answered loudly. They continued swimming forward; even if they choked on water, they kept going.

After more than two kilometers, Xiao Niannian and the Instructors saw that the condition of a few Team Members was wrong, and immediately jumped into the sea and dragged them onto the boat.

Xiao Niannian looked at the few original troublemakers; they were lying on the boat, panting heavily.

Xiao Niannian took out some bottles from the side and handed them over.

"This is water. Drink it to replenish your strength."

Xiao Niannian had people prepare a lot of Lemon Honey Water in advance to replenish their physical energy.

"It's sweet."

"Thank you, Captain Xiao."

After the Team Members took it, they drank it down quickly.

"It tastes too good."

"After drinking it, I feel like my strength has recovered a lot."

Meng Ning and Gao Yao also drank a whole bottle.

They had drunk this kind of water before. Captain Xiao was truly too good to them! They were deeply touched.

Although Captain Xiao was usually very strict, they knew it was all for their own good.

Xiao Niannian watched as the Team Members recovered, and then had someone sail the boat back to the shore.

After resting for half an hour, they started other training exercises.

The water every Team Member drank today was this kind of water.

Xiao Niannian planted many of these trees in her Space and transplanted dozens of them among the trees at the training base. They grew extremely well last year, and now the canteen still stores a lot of this, but the Soldiers of the Cooking Squad don't really know how to use it.

"It's really delicious."

"This is sweet and sour, even better than sugar water."

"After drinking this, physical strength really recovers much faster than before."

Shen Yan also drank this water, and he was shocked by the first sip.

Why did it taste both sour and sweet, yet mostly sweet?

A few seconds later, he decided the water was delicious.

"Why was there a different flavor added to the water today?"

They used to drink water mixed with salt. Had it changed now?

It must be related to Sister Xiao.

He heard the Team Members discussing the water around him.

"This water is delicious."

"I heard from the Cooking Squad that we can drink this water all day today."

"That's wonderful."

"Our canteens are all full."

Shen Yan's gaze turned toward Sister Xiao.

Since the explosion at sea, Sister Xiao had carried a murderous aura, and he hadn't dared to go up and talk to her several times, fearing that in her anger, she might beat him up.

Even if he fought back, he couldn't win, and he wouldn't dare to fight back anyway.

He had also participated in the arrest missions these past few days. They all felt a surge of suppressed anger. The mission was complete, but the rage in their hearts had not vanished.

Xiao Niannian saw Shen Yan looking at her, and she waved him over.

"Captain Xiao."

"Why are you staring at me all day? Do you need to ask for leave?"

Shen Yan shook his head.

"No, we were praising how delicious the water is. Thank you, Captain Xiao."

Hearing his words, Xiao Niannian curved her lips and said.

"Train well. Your training results have been good these past few days."

Hearing Sister Xiao praise him, Shen Yan became even happier.

"Yes, I will definitely train well..."

Time flew by, and soon it was time for the assessment.

Xiao Niannian looked at her skin, which was already one or two shades darker than before.

Sure enough, even with the System, she couldn't resist the sun exposure.

Xiao Niannian saw several Commanders walking toward her. Not only had Dad come, but Chief Qiao had also arrived.

Xiao Niannian looked at Dad, seeing him nod at her with a smile.

She also smiled and nodded.

"Greetings, Commanders."

Xiao Niannian saluted the Commanders.

Chief Gu was walking at the very front; his rank was higher than the other Commanders. He stopped and returned a military salute.

"It's Niannian! Old Gu, I truly envy you. Not only do you have two sons, but you also found your excellent biological daughter, who is now the Captain of the Womens Team of the Special Forces Brigade..."

Chief Qiao looked at Xiao Niannian and said with a chuckle.

What?

The Commanders and Officials who had followed along were stunned upon hearing this.

Comrade Xiao Niannian is actually Chief Gu's biological daughter?

Immediately, many people's gazes turned toward Xiao Niannian.

Some Commanders previously felt that Xiao Niannian had been promoted too quickly—from a newly enlisted New Recruit, she was then promoted to officer, went to the Military Academy, graduated early, and suddenly became the Female Team Captain of the Special Forces Brigade.

One could say that even traveling by rocket couldn't achieve such rapid promotion, yet Xiao Niannian truly did it this fast.

Captain Chen and Political Commissar Li's expressions changed drastically. They hadn't expected Chief Qiao to cause trouble at this moment.

Comrade Xiao Niannian's promotion truly had no problems! Although she rose quickly, Comrade Xiao Niannian's capability was undeniable.

Moreover, when they were establishing the Special Forces Brigade, the Commanders above had instructed them to recruit talent without sticking to conventions; anyone capable could be absorbed into the Special Forces Brigade.

Furthermore, Comrade Xiao Niannian had participated in dozens of missions, completing every one flawlessly. When she was just a New Recruit, she earned several major merits, and after studying at the Military Academy, she graduated early with the top score in the entire school.

After returning to the Special Forces Brigade, she earned several more major merits.

Chief Gu had even repeatedly said he wanted to suppress Comrade Xiao Niannian's merits, and some merits hadn't been recognized. Otherwise, Comrade Xiao Niannian would have several more First-Class Merits and Second-Class Merits today.

Furthermore, the tens of millions donated to the Special Forces Brigade were contributed by the Eldest Young Master of the Wang Family after Comrade Xiao Niannian saved the Eldest Miss of the Wang Family.

Later, the Military Factory cooperated with the Wang Family... At a time like this, Chief Qiao saying such unpleasant words was clearly telling everyone in public that Comrade Xiao Niannian did not rise based on her ability, but only became the Female Team Captain of the Special Forces Brigade at such a young age because she was Chief Gu's biological daughter.

This was slander, this was humiliation!

Xiao Niannian looked at Chief Qiao and retorted directly.

"Chief Qiao, you are mistaken. I reached where I am today not because I am anyone's daughter, but because I was promoted based on my own ability. Before this, I didn't even know I was Chief Gu's daughter. Your single sentence denies everything I have achieved, and this is an insult to both Chief Gu and me. If your words spread, people will think Chief Gu used his power for personal gain... Please apologize to Chief Gu and me."