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261: Of course, she wanted to see her granddaughter's moment of glory.

She had performed well these past few months, and their company had two third-class merit slots at the end of this year. She felt certain she would get one.

If she received a third-class merit, and then worked hard to get another one next year, she could get promoted to an officer.

But Xiao Niannian actually won four first places in the individual competition at the Division Headquarters, and also first place in the team competition. Would she also receive a third-class merit?

She felt incredibly jealous.

She had clearly gotten Xiao Niannian transferred to the Logistics Platoon to feed pigs and raise chickens and ducks, so how could Xiao Niannian still become so outstanding?

"How could Xiao Niannian get four first places? It must be fake..."

Yang Fang was talking with her Comrades-in-arms.

"Xiao Fang is right, I don't believe it."

"Someone must be spreading false news."

Hu Ping listened to their words and said with a smile.

"Whether it's true or false, we'll know when the Division Headquarters holds the commendation conference."

She heard that the Division Headquarters would hold a commendation conference the day after tomorrow, and they would know the results then.

Battalion Commander Han and Instructor Jiang spoke a few words, then told them to return to their respective companies.

Xiao Niannian was about to return to her company when she heard Battalion Commander Han call out to her.

"Xiao Niannian."

"Here."

Xiao Niannian turned and looked at Battalion Commander Han.

Battalion Commander Han and Instructor Jiang looked at her with smiles.

"Comrade Xiao, the Commanders of the Division Headquarters have already informed us about your promotion. Congratulations..."

"Thank you, Battalion Commander, Political Instructor."

"The promotion order will be announced on the day of the Division Headquarters' commendation..."

Xiao Niannian had thought it would take some time for her promotion, but she didn't expect it to happen the day after tomorrow.

"From now on, you are first lieutenant Platoon Leader, Comrade Xiao Niannian. I hope you maintain your original aspirations, do not become complacent, and continue to strive for greater achievements..."

"I will definitely maintain my original aspirations and continue to strive for greater achievements..."

Xiao Niannian saluted them.

"Because of your excellent performance, the battalion will give you another day off tomorrow. Coincidentally, there's a battalion vehicle going to the Division Headquarters, so you can take it. The day after tomorrow at 8 AM, go directly to the Division Headquarters' training ground to attend the commendation conference..." Battalion Commander Han said with a smile.

Another holiday?

Xiao Niannian was very happy to hear about the holiday.

Although she had had several holidays in the past two or three months, each time it was after a major mission or many days of training.

Perfect, she could also go and tell Grandma the good news.

Xiao Niannian took the car back to the Family Courtyard.

Grandma Xiao was picking beans at home. She planned to grind the beans to make soy milk and tofu for her Granddaughter when she returned.

Hearing the door open, Grandma Xiao looked towards the door with a smile, thinking it was Xiao Jiang and Xiao He.

"Grandma."

Hearing the voice and seeing it was her Granddaughter, Grandma Xiao was overjoyed.

She had been chatting with people in the Family Courtyard these past few days and heard them say that the Division Headquarters was holding a competition. She knew her Granddaughter had also participated in the competition and was thinking that her Granddaughter would definitely get good results.

"Niannian is back! Have you eaten? Grandma will cook for you."

"Grandma, I've already eaten."

Xiao Niannian said.

"Grandma, the Division Headquarters' competition finished today. I got first place in several events. The day after tomorrow morning there will be a commendation conference, and family members can be invited to attend. I'd like to invite you to attend the commendation conference..."

Hearing her Granddaughter's words, Grandma Xiao looked at her Granddaughter happily.

"That's wonderful! The day after tomorrow morning, Grandma will definitely attend the commendation conference."

Grandma Xiao smiled so widely her mouth couldn't close. This was her Granddaughter's first time participating in a competition in the Military Unit and winning an award. Since family members could attend, of course she had to go and witness her Granddaughter's moment of glory.

Grandma Xiao recalled when her Eldest Son first received a third-class merit and sent a telegram home. Her heart was filled with joy when she saw those few words.

Later, she received a letter from her Eldest Son saying he had received a third-class merit, but she wasn't clear about the specific reason.

Later, when her son returned home to visit, he took out a handful of military medals, all third-class merit medals, and also a second-class merit medal.

After her son sacrificed himself, she came to the Military Unit, but her son had already been buried. She gave the first-class merit medal, along with the martyr's certificate and other items, to her Eldest Daughter-in-law.

Thinking of her Eldest Son, she felt a bit sad again.

Xiao Niannian saw Grandma's expression and spoke to comfort her.

"Grandma, I will definitely find Eldest Brother and Second Brother as soon as possible, so you can reunite with them..."

"Mhm."

Grandma Xiao took out the wild fruits she had picked from the back mountain and smiled, inviting Xiao Niannian to eat.

In the morning, Xiao Niannian heard the voices of Wang Jiang and Wang He.

"Grandma."

"Sister."

They heard from their friends in the Family Courtyard that their sister had returned.

"Aren't you two in class today?"

"We just finished our exams. The teacher said we have a holiday tomorrow. The Division Headquarters will hold a commendation conference tomorrow, and we can all go..."

Hearing Wang Jiang's words, Xiao Niannian smiled and nodded.

"Sister, you participated in the competition, you must have gotten first place, right?"

Wang Jiang used a confident tone.

"Yes, I got first place."

"That's great! Tomorrow I can see you, Sister, receive your award."

Seeing their happy expressions, Xiao Niannian grabbed a few candies from her pocket and gave them to them.

"Thank you, Sister."

Each of them took two candies and thanked her happily.

"Hurry and go to school."

The two children waved at Xiao Niannian and Grandma Xiao and quickly ran out.

From afar, Xiao Niannian could still hear her two younger brothers talking to their friends.

"Our sister said she got first place..."

"My sister is the most amazing..."

Xiao Niannian smiled.

Ever since she became their sister, these two boys would always boast to their friends about how amazing their sister was.

She would have to become even more amazing in the future to live up to the 'extremely amazing sister' they spoke of.

"Mom, Niannian."

"Aunt."

Cheng Yu was carrying a basket. Xiao Niannian smelled the aroma of meat buns and cured meat.

"I made breakfast this morning. You and Niannian should eat quickly."

Cheng Yu took out the buns she made, the stir-fried cured meat, and the cooked rice.

Last night, she heard her husband say that Niannian was coming back, so she specifically made these early in the morning.

She usually brings breakfast to Grandma Xiao from time to time.

"Thank you, Aunt."

"Why be so polite with your own Aunt? Sit down and eat quickly. Look, you've lost so much weight these past few days..."

Cheng Yu looked at Xiao Niannian and said with concern.

Xiao Niannian had a large meat bun placed in her hand.

The large meat buns made by Aunt were very delicious, and Xiao Niannian immediately started eating.

This stir-fried dish was also very tasty.

Xiao Niannian ate a bowl of rice.

"This pancake, eat quickly."

Cheng Yu urged Xiao Niannian to eat the pancake she made.

Cheng Yu now treated Xiao Niannian as her own daughter. She didn't have a daughter, and now that she had such a Niece, she wished she could give Niannian a share of all the good things.

What's more, this child Niannian was so good to her and her sons.

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