Lu Shengye walked to the edge of the kang (a heated brick bed), lifted the military green quilt, and took out a key.

Lu Rongde, leaning on his cane and standing in front of the kang cabinet with his military trousers perfectly straight, opened the third drawer and took out a red lacquered wooden box with a five-pointed star embossed on the lid.

"This was specially approved for me by the organization back then." The old man wiped the box with his sleeve, opened it, and took out a jade bracelet.

"Xuanxuan, this is a gift from Grandpa to you when we first meet."

This bracelet doesn't look cheap.

Jiang Xuan quickly said, "Grandpa, this is too precious, I can't accept it."

“Revolutionary friendship has no price, take it.” Lu Shengye took the bracelet and put it in her hand.

"But this is really too expensive."

"It's just a bracelet, nothing precious about it. Wear it, jade is good for you." Lu Rongde stroked his beard, his face full of kindness. "Come on, child, let Grandpa help you put it on."

Since they've already said that, Jiang Xuan felt that refusing again would seem pretentious.

She walked over, stretched out her arm, pulled up her shirt sleeve, and exposed her arm.

Lu Rongde pushed the bracelet toward her wrist.

The size is just right.

"See? It looks great on you. Right, Ono?"

Lu Shengye glanced at the lotus-root-like white arms, his Adam's apple bobbing, and said, "Hmm."

*

"Peian, it seems like we have guests at home?"

Lu Pei'an and Wang Yingqiu walked in, accompanied by footsteps.

Wang Yingqiu looked Jiang Xuan up and down.

Today, when she went to the military region to find Lu Pei'an, she overheard someone saying that Lu Shengye had brought back a girl.

The person in front of me is probably him.

"Dad, I heard..." Lu Pei'an's words were cut short as his gaze fell on Jiang Xuan's wrist.

He had seen a photo of the bracelet in the military region's archives last year; it was tucked inside a war trophy registration form from a certain year.

"This is Xuanxuan from the Jiang family, Xiaoye's fiancée," Lu Rongde said, hands behind his back. "It was a childhood betrothal arranged between your Uncle Jiang and me."

Lu Pei'an's Adam's apple bobbed. "Dad, marriage requires a background check..."

Lu Rongde waved his hand, "I already filed a report."

Lu Pei'an was about to say something more when Wang Yingqiu secretly tugged at his clothes, then stepped forward, took Jiang Xuan's hand, and smiled, "So you're Uncle Jiang's granddaughter. No wonder you seem so approachable. You're so beautiful; I liked you at first sight."

Her nails were trimmed very short, but Jiang Xuan felt her thumb quickly rub against the bracelet.

Lu Pei'an turned to his father: "Dad, you should at least let Director Wang of the Political Department..."

"Director Wang?" Lu Rongde sneered, "The one who approved your remarriage application back then?"

Lu Pei'an's face instantly turned as stiff as a frozen bun, while Wang Yingqiu's face turned so red it looked like it could bleed.

Jiang Xuan: The beautiful woman in front of me is actually Lu Shengye's stepmother.

No wonder she looks so young.

Therefore, the reason why Lu Shengye has a bad relationship with his father is very likely because of his stepmother.

This family dynamic seems a bit complicated.

Wang Yingqiu said, "Dian Dian and Fan Xing are coming back soon, I'm going to cook now."

Lu Pei'an glanced at Jiang Xuan and then turned and left.

Lu Rongde added, "Remember to apply for a car for Xiaoye, and prepare everything she needs for the marriage proposal right away. Xiaoye is going to the Jiang family tomorrow."

Lu Pei'an paused for a moment and said, "I understand."

Jiang Xuan sensed that her future father-in-law was not satisfied with the marriage.

However, the person she will spend her life with is Lu Shengye, and as long as he is satisfied, that's all that matters.

*

"Grandpa Lu, the child has been brought back." Kindergarten principal Lei Tiantian called out at the door.

Lu Shengye came out and said, "Thank you, Director Lei."

Lei Tiantian nodded and smiled, "It's nothing, it's what I should do."

Lu Diandian and Lu Fanxing walked in carrying their little schoolbags.

Lu Diandian was wearing a green shirt, a black vest, black pants, and black sneakers. Her clothes looked quite new, but they were covered in mud.

Lu Fanxing had her hair in pigtails, wore a red dress, and white leather shoes.

The little girl is different; her clothes are always very clean.

The two little ones are chubby and have rosy skin, making you want to pinch their cheeks.

Wang Yingqiu poked her head out from the kitchen, "Dian Dian Fan Xing is back? Go wash your hands, dinner will be ready soon."

Lu Fanxing turned her head and said politely, "Thank you, Grandma."

"Daddy, Daddy's back!" Lu Diandian shouted, throwing herself into Lu Shengye's arms.

"Dad!" Lu Fanxing ran over as well.

Lu Shengye held the two babies in his arms, one on each side, and walked towards the main house.

At this moment, Jiang Xuan also came out.

Although she hadn't thought much of it before, she still felt a little awkward when the two little ones actually appeared in front of her.

In her previous life, she was a pitiful creature who had never even been in a relationship.

She's going to be a mother in the blink of an eye.

Lu Diandian looked at the strange woman who had suddenly appeared and asked warily, "Daddy, who is she?"

Lu Fanxing blinked her big eyes, looking at Jiang Xuan curiously.

Lu Shengye put the two treasures down.

Jiang Xuan squatted down and said, "Hello, little ones. My name is Jiang Xuan. You can call me Aunt Jiang or Aunt Xuanxuan. Can you tell me your names?"

Lu Diandian touched her little head and thought for a moment, then suddenly asked, "Dad, is she your girlfriend?"

Lu Shengye nodded and smiled, "Dian Dian is really smart."

Lu Diandian frowned, then suddenly turned her face, pouting, and said, "I don't want a mommy, little sister, do you want a mommy?"

Lu Fanxing turned her head to look at Jiang Xuan again, thought for a while, and said in a childish voice, "If Daddy wants it, then I want it too."

Lu Diandian angrily shoved her younger sister, "Hmph, don't you know that stepmothers are all bad people? I'm not playing with you anymore."

Lu Fanxing pouted, almost crying.

Lu Shengye: "Dian Dian, how could you push your sister?"

Jiang Xuan picked up Lu Fanxing, kissed her rosy cheeks, and said, "Come here, baby, Auntie will give you something delicious."

Is there anything good to eat?

Lu Diandian couldn't help but swallow.