99: The drug was administered.

“So that's how it is. This is indeed a good method.”

“Thank you, Comrade Xiao Niannian.”

Not only that, Xiao Niannian also taught them how to observe the distance between vehicles, how to check blind spots, and some other techniques... “Everyone, please give a round of applause to thank Comrade Xiao Niannian.”

Squad Leader Li shouted happily.

“Clap, clap, clap.”

The applause was very loud, and some of the soldiers' hands turned red from clapping.

Although Xiao Niannian had learned to drive a military truck, Squad Leader Li and the others, for safety, still had Xiao Niannian practice for several more days. Xiao Niannian also practiced daily in the training ground's mud pits, turns, and slopes.

“Comrade Hu, there's news about what you were asking about. That Xiao Niannian was assigned to work at the Motor Transport Company these past few days...”

Hu Ping was very confused upon hearing this news.

“She's a female soldier, assigned to work at the Motor Transport Company? Doing what?”

Could it be that she's learning to drive a car?

Heh, her own father only learned to drive after becoming a Battalion Commander, and it took her father nearly a month to master it and get his license.

“I don't know about that matter, and we aren't allowed to go around asking.”

Hearing the Comrade-in-arms' words, Hu Ping understood that even if he knew, he wouldn't tell her. The Military Unit had confidentiality regulations.

She grew even more curious about what Xiao Niannian was doing at the Motor Transport Company.

She decided to find someone to investigate. If Xiao Niannian was doing something bad in the Military Unit, she could catch her red-handed.

In the county town.

Xiao Yueyue nervously held the medicine in her hand. She had thought of many ways and bought it while in disguise.

Today, Xu Yang finally agreed to eat the meal she made and have a proper talk with her.

“Brother Xu Yang, you're here?”

Xiao Yueyue didn't know how to cook, so she had bought four dishes—three main dishes and one soup—from the State-run Restaurant.

Xiao Yueyue nervously put the medicine into the food.

Xu Yang walked in.

He heard Xiao Yueyue wanted to talk, assuming she had agreed to break off the engagement.

He knew his Grandparents had sent the betrothal gifts, and he felt panicked. He didn't want to marry Xiao Yueyue; even though Xiao Yueyue's clothing and appearance had changed a lot now, the person he liked was Wu Jiaojiao.

He would not marry Xiao Yueyue.

“Brother Xu Yang, eat.”

After Xu Yang sat down, he looked at the courtyard entrance and said displeasedly.

“Why did you close the courtyard gate?”

“I was thinking that since we're discussing things, we shouldn't let others hear, or it won't be good for either of us...”

Xiao Yueyue lied.

“I'm not eating. Just say what you need to say. My Grandparents gave you the betrothal gifts and the Seventy-two Legs (furniture). I don't want that money back, and I'll give you an extra five hundred yuan...”

Xiao Yueyue hadn't expected that even at this moment, Xu Yang still completely refused to marry her.

How was she inferior to Wu Jiaojiao?

Her current clothing and style were just like a city person's. Moreover, she even had a job as a Sales Clerk at the Supply and Marketing Cooperative.

Since you are heartless, don't blame me for being unjust.

“I haven't eaten today. This is the meal I personally made; please try it.”

Hearing Xiao Yueyue's words, Xu Yang glanced at the food. How could he not recognize that these dishes were made by the chef at the county town's State-run Restaurant? He had eaten them many times, and he had eaten them with Jiaojiao several times too.

The food tasted quite good.

Xu Yang heard Xiao Yueyue's words and, smelling the perfume on her, frowned and said.

“Stay away from me, I'm eating.”

He ate quickly. He didn't want to stay with Xiao Yueyue for too long, or if someone saw them and spread rumors, it would be even more detrimental to him.

It had been over a year since he was promoted to Company Commander. If he achieved a few more merits, he could be promoted to Deputy Battalion Commander. Perhaps he could even be selected into the Special Forces Brigade during the selection process.

“Alright.”

Hearing this, Xiao Yueyue stepped back a few paces, smiled, picked up her bowl and chopsticks, and slowly began to eat.

Xu Yang quickly finished a large bowl of rice.

The food really did taste good.

Seeing Xiao Yueyue scoop more rice for him, he immediately refused.

“Now that I've finished eating, what is your intention? Do you agree to my terms? If you don't, then there's nothing more for us to discuss.”

Xu Yang stood up, pulled a few yuan from his pocket, and slapped them onto the table.

Xiao Yueyue hadn't expected Xu Yang to be so resolute. How exactly was she inferior to Wu Jiaojiao?

She reached out and grabbed Xu Yang, and she started crying.

“Brother Xu Yang, I wanted to discuss this properly with you. I was originally thinking of breaking off the engagement a few days ago. But your family sent the betrothal gifts to my house, and all our neighbors, as well as the people at my dad's factory, know about it now. What am I supposed to do? If I say I won't marry, my reputation will be ruined... How can I ever marry into a good family later on...”

Hearing Xiao Yueyue talk about marrying someone else later.

Xu Yang thought of his Grandparents sending the betrothal gifts. This matter was indeed difficult to handle. One thousand yuan plus the Seventy-two Legs (furniture) was probably the best betrothal gift in that county town.

The last time he saw that Xiao Dong, he wasn't someone who could keep a secret; he would probably boast about it all over town.

“I can give you a little more compensation. With this money and your current job, you will definitely be able to find a suitable partner. We are just not suited for each other.”

Xiao Yueyue continued to play the victim.

“My parents won't give me much of that money and furniture, and if people find out I broke off an engagement, what kind of partner could I possibly find... Wuwuwu...”

Xiao Yueyue cried.

She kept stalling for time.

But as Xiao Yueyue cried, her eyes kept looking toward Xu Yang, and she felt extremely anxious.

If the medicine didn't take effect soon, Xu Yang would leave. Her plan would fail. And if Xu Yang noticed something was wrong, she would never be able to marry him.

The more Xu Yang listened, the more irritated he became. He wanted to leave immediately, but Xiao Yueyue blocked the doorway.

Suddenly, he felt that something was wrong; his body felt hot. And the person in front of him suddenly turned into Jiaojiao.

He shook his head, realizing something was amiss. But the person in front of him smiled at him, and his body grew hotter and hotter.

Xiao Niannian returned to the dormitory.

The Monkey King was once again leading The Monkeys, chattering in the trees outside the dormitory.

“You haven't been back to the Family Courtyard these past few days?”

Hearing Xiao Niannian's words, the Monkey King immediately replied.

“You went back? You ran dozens of miles just to come here again?”

Xiao Niannian looked at the Monkey King and The Monkeys behind him in surprise.

Could it be that this Monkey King really has Three Palaces and Six Courtyards? It has an Empress in the woods near the Family Courtyard, and a Beloved Consort in the woods near the Reconnaissance Battalion.

Xiao Niannian asked directly.

The Monkey King nodded vigorously.

Watching the Monkey King nod and talk about its “partners.” That's right, the Monkey King had now learned to use the human term “partner.”

Xiao Niannian's mouth twitched.

“How is my grandma?”

Previously, Xiao Niannian had instructed the Monkey King to update her on her grandma's situation every few days.