Chapter 170: Chapter 170: Entrusting the Lamb to the Tigers

In the military, Wang Jia Bao is enduring the toughest training, but in his parents’ eyes… he’s just a kid who can’t bear hardship, only complains, and never grows up. Compared to his sister… hmph, there’s no comparison.

Yang Zhigang’s mouth twitched slightly, agreeing insincerely, “Haha… Mom is right.”

The old couple doesn’t know the situation inside, but he knows a bit. Sigh, Jia Bao really isn’t having it easy. For more than a month, besides the necessary training, he must endure Jiang Yan’s secret additional training, exhausting him every day.

Although he complained in his letters, he never thought of giving up, no matter how many tasks were added, he gritted his teeth and completed them, showing a spirit of not admitting defeat.

Liu Yulan was filled with pride, but thinking of the suffering her little daughter might be going through, she was full of worry and anticipation, “Gangzi, although Miao Miao has made a contribution this time, we don’t know if she’s hurt. She’s the type to report good news and not bad news, I’m really worried. Can you help mom make a call to Xiao Jiang? I want Xiao Jiang to go to the military to check on her.”

Yang Zhigang understood the two elders’ intentions immediately. This isn’t a big issue, it’s just asking the elder to make a visit when convenient, so he readily agreed, “Sure, I’ll make the call tomorrow when I go to work.”

“Eh…” Liu Yulan was delighted to hear this, her face was again lit up with a smile, tentatively asking, “Can I talk to Xiao Jiang myself…?”

Yang Zhigang was stunned for a moment, then responded cheerfully, “Of course, Mom can come with me to the office tomorrow to make the call.”

“Alright.” Liu Yulan couldn’t be happier, feeling excited and wanting to find something to do, someone to talk to, “I’ll go help your mom cook dinner, you all just wait to eat something delicious…”

In the kitchen, the in-laws met and started exchanging compliments enthusiastically… Your daughter is lucky, her child is well-behaved and cute, your son is good, capable, and considerate, not only earning money for the family but also taking care of people…

The next morning, Liu Yulan pulled Wang Baoxing and waited at the factory entrance early.

Yang Zhigang came from afar, seeing his parents-in-law waiting at the gate, quickly peddled his bike over, “Dad, Mom, why are you here so early?”

“Not early, we just arrived, seeing the time, we waited for a bit.” Liu Yulan naturally fibbed, not giving Yang Zhigang any pressure.

Yang Zhigang felt much more at ease, pushing his bike as he entered the factory with Liu Yulan and Wang Baoxing, parking the bike, and going into the office together.

The call went through, coincidentally Jiang Yan was about to go out, hearing the voice he turned back to pick up the phone, “Hello…”

“Elder, it’s Gangzi, my mom wants to speak to you, wait a moment…” Yang Zhigang connected the call, didn’t get a chance to say a few polite words, Liu Yulan couldn’t wait, signaling with her eyes, so Yang Zhigang handed over the receiver.

Jiang Yan held the phone, raised his eyebrows, smiling while greeting the person on the other end, sitting back in the office chair, “Hello, eh, it’s Xiao Jiang, is Auntie in good health? And Uncle? Mm, mm, I’m doing well too…”

Is he planning to chat leisurely?

Xiao Liu stood expressionlessly at the door, inwardly anxious, wondering how long this phone call will delay…

Jiang Yan patiently listened to the person on the other end ramble on, feeling happier the more he heard, solemnly promising, “Auntie, don’t worry, Miao Miao is in my care, I’ll make time to visit her tomorrow. If anyone dares to bully her, I won’t agree.”

Upon hearing these words, Liu Yulan delightedly raised her eyebrows at Wang Baoxing, “I knew Xiao Jiang would agree. Xiao Jiang, Auntie entrusts Miao Miao to you… Help Auntie take good care of her, Auntie thanks you…”

Jiang Yan thought: You’re welcome, I should thank you… For giving me opportunities and reasons to visit her more… Thank you, Auntie.

Liu Yulan didn’t expect that her call would give Jiang Yan more excuses and opportunities to get closer to Wang Miaomiao.

Keeping his word, the next day he quickly finished his business, eagerly went to the state-owned restaurant to pack a portion of pig’s trotter and a portion of fried fish, and headed to the women’s training camp.

Wang Miaomiao just finished training, planning to wash off a layer of mud and dust, when she heard a voice from the loudspeaker, “Comrade Wang Miaomiao, if you hear the broadcast, please go to the reception room immediately, someone is looking for you…”

Wang Miaomiao was bewildered, greeted Cheng Xue and Jiang Huilan, and left…

Cheng Xue was equally puzzled, looking at Wang Miaomiao’s back thoughtfully… Sister Miao Miao doesn’t know anyone familiar here, who is looking for her?

Wang Miaomiao’s mind churned, but she couldn’t guess who it was. Entering the reception room, she found it was Jiang Yan, “Brother Jiang, why are you here.” It’s only been a few days since they last met…

Jiang Yan smiled naturally and gently, his tone carrying a hint of mischief, “What? Not welcoming me to see you?”

“No… how could that be.” Wang Miaomiao hurriedly explained with a silly smile, “I’ve just seen you a few days ago, didn’t expect you’d come, heh heh, if I knew it was you, I’d have called Xiao Xue and Sister Hui Lan over together.”

Saying it, she sensed something’s off, yeah, why did Brother Jiang come without calling Xiao Xue and the others…

Wang Miaomiao’s emotions were on her face, Jiang Yan smiled and explained, “I’m here specifically to see you today, Auntie called me yesterday, asking me to come visit you more, and to take good care of you.”

“Huh?” Wang Miaomiao exclaimed in disbelief, “How could that be?”

“Why not?” Jiang Yan raised his eyebrows, “Auntie read the letter you sent, she’s very worried about you, she asked me to tell you that as long as you take good care of yourself, that’s enough, stay away from dangerous things related to military merit, no need to take risks or act tough…”

Jiang Yan opened the food box as he relayed Liu Yulan’s words, signaling her to come eat.

A tempting aroma wafted over, Wang Miaomiao was already hungry from training, seeing her favorite dishes, she couldn’t help but drool.

“You brought this for me? Thank you, Brother Jiang.” She swallowed hard, sat down unreservedly, took the chopsticks, and started nibbling at a piece of pig’s trotter.

Jiang Yan watched her flower-cat face, eyes full of indulgence, but Wang Miaomiao was too engrossed in nibbling the pig’s trotter, missing the look.

When she looked up again, Jiang Yan had restored his usual demeanor.

“Brother Jiang, eat too, I can’t finish all this alone.” Wang Miaomiao pushed the food box towards him a bit.

The rules in the military camp are strict; she can’t take the leftovers inside for Xiao Xue and the others, so she didn’t bother being overly polite with Jiang Yan and ate without a second word.

Jiang Yan smiled, “You eat first, if you can’t finish, we’ll see.”

Wang Miaomiao saw he didn’t move despite her persuasion. Giving up after a few words realising he wasn’t going to budge.

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