Chapter 1664: Promoted to Regiment Commander

Seeing that Xiao Xiao Laoyezi Xu was truly angry, Miao Yiqiu quickly tugged at Xiao Xiao Laoyezi Xiao's sleeve, urging him to restrain himself.

Xiao Xiao Laoyezi Xiao also felt it was enough; if he showed off any further, he feared Xiao Xiao Laoyezi Xu would cut ties with him.

This meal left Xiao Xiao Laoyezi Xiao completely satisfied. As he left, seeing Xiao Xiao Laoyezi Xu looking rather unhappy, he leaned in close: "Alright, stop being angry. I haven't even told you yet—my second daughter-in-law's niece got into Beijing University of Posts and Telecommunications. I heard that school is quite good too."

Having said that, he cheerfully called out to Miao Yiqiu to get in the car: "Old Xu, I'm off first. Let's gather again another day."

Hearing these words, Xiao Xiao Laoyezi Xu grew even angrier: "Gather my foot."

That is how the two old men were: when they didn't see each other, they missed one another; when they met, they bickered.

The next day, the elderly couple of the Xiao family returned to the ancestral land to make preparations.

Liu Chuxue thought about returning to the family compound one last time before going back to the ancestral land to bring some daily necessities and clothes for the coming days, as she would be living in this small courtyard for the next few years.

However, what she thought of, Fu Yan Cheng naturally thought of as well. A few days before returning to the ancestral land, Fu Yan Cheng happened to take a truck out for shopping and delivered the packed belongings along with that women's bicycle, also sending a message that he would rush over the night before they returned to the ancestral land.

Liu Chuxue did not know that Fu Yan Cheng had been busy day and night these past few days just to accompany her back to the ancestral land, and he had been teased no end for being unable to live without his wife.

Yet Fu Yan Cheng openly admitted it, even saying that as long as he had holidays in the future, he would return to the city to accompany his wife and children.

These words somehow spread, leaving those big men dumbfounded, telling their wives to go back every day and learn from Deputy Regiment Commander Fu.

Just as he was preparing to catch a train back to the city, he received a promotion order from above, officially being promoted to Regiment Commander.

Division Commander Zheng, knowing he had taken leave, told him to return punctually in three days to assume the post of Regiment Commander.

Whether in the camp or the family compound, everyone was discussing the matter: "This is the youngest Regiment Commander in the Military Region."

"Fu Regiment Commander's promotion speed is probably unmatched by anyone; it is truly enviable."

"He didn't take any crooked paths; these are all solid battle merits. Plus, his wife is capable too, having now gotten into such a good school; these are all bonus points."

"Fu Regiment's luck is unparalleled; how come I never met such a virtuous helpmeet."

"Alright, stop sighing. Your wife couldn't catch up to Fu Regiment's wife even if she were chased by horses."

"Look at what you're saying, as if your wife could catch up."

Following this came a burst of uproarious laughter.

With the entire Xiao family returning to the ancestral land, Uncle Xiao borrowed a truck specifically designed for carrying people; the cargo bed not only had a canopy but also had wooden planks installed on both sides for everyone to sit on.

Since there were many people in the family who could drive, no driver was brought along.

After Uncle Xiao drove for a while, Fu Yan Cheng took over. Seeing that the road here was fairly smooth, Fu Yan Cheng originally wanted Liu Chuxue to drive for a while to practice.

However, Liu Chuxue directly refused: "Let's not bother. After all, we have the whole family in the car today; safety comes first."

It wasn't that she didn't trust her own driving skills, but rather that the steering wheel currently had no power-assist system and relied entirely on strength, so it was better not to.

By the time they arrived at the ancestral land, Xiao Xiao Laoyezi Xiao had already been waiting at the village entrance for quite some time. Behind him were some villagers, and as soon as they saw the big truck entering the village, many children cheered: "The big truck is entering the village!"

Xiao Xiao Laoyezi Xiao's face was full of smiles: "Come, come, everyone take it slow. The food and dishes are already prepared; we can rest a bit upon returning and then eat."