Yao Yanxin's hand was gripped so tightly it hurt, so she pinched her hand to free it, and saw that her hand was bright red.

She got angry too: "What are you trying to do? Are you bullying me right here at my doorstep?"

Yao Yanxin has always been gentle and mild-mannered, so her sudden outburst of anger seemed to others like a toddler yelling at an adult.

Wen Lingling wasn't scared at all: "Sister, I just wanted to get closer to you. I accidentally gripped your hand too hard. Don't be so petty. Let's go inside and sit down!"

After saying that, Wen Lingling was about to go inside when Yao Yanxin, remembering Yao Tongjia's words, stopped her: "I don't welcome you. Go away! I have nothing to say to you!"

Seeing several people watching them, Wen Lingling immediately put on a dramatic act, pretending to be on the verge of tears: "Sister, I just think you're very nice, can't I even chat with you?"

"No, firstly, I don't have a younger sister, so don't keep calling me 'older sister,' I don't like it. Secondly, I don't know you at all, you should go visit someone you know!"

After Yao Yanxin finished speaking, she quickly walked into the courtyard and closed the door, leaving Wen Lingling staring blankly at the door. With no one there, how was she supposed to continue the act?

However, Wen Lingling has had many years of stage performance opportunities, so she forced a smile and said, "It's nothing for my sister to take her anger out on me today. I'll come back tomorrow!"

Then Wen Lingling left looking aggrieved. Now there was something to talk about. An aunt slapped her thigh and said, "I told you that girl would definitely come again, didn't I? Did you hear what she said? She'll come again tomorrow!"

Some people scoffed: "As a soldier, doesn't she know that military marriages are protected? Why would she do this? Isn't she afraid of ruining her future?"

"She's been a mainstay in the performing arts troupe for so many years, and that's already her limit. She's so old now, she'll either get promoted or retire from the military."

“Now all the people her age have taken their positions, so she has to retire. Before she retires, she definitely has to find someone to marry, otherwise she can only marry a farmer when she goes back.”

"She's been earning her own salary for so many years, how could she bear to go back?"

"Sigh! She's just a country girl, with no money or connections, so she had to leave the army. It's also her fault for being so picky before and not getting married earlier. Now she's too old to settle for anyone."

"If she had gotten married earlier, she wouldn't have been a mainstay for so long!"

These words calmed everyone down. It's always difficult for women; they can't have a career if they want to get married, and if they get married, they can't balance their careers!

Yao Yanxin closed the door, completely trusting her daughter's words. It seemed she would have to be wary of Wen Lingling in the future, and couldn't let her succeed in harming Ruan Shengpeng.

Yao Tongjia saw three cars: one that Xiao Gengwu had assembled yesterday, and two that they had practiced assembling.

Seeing the assembly team surrounding Xiao Gengwu, their faces exhausted but their eyes shining, Yao Tongjia felt happy for them too!

People who have ideals in their hearts, light in their eyes, and are full of energy are all worthy of admiration.

Xiao Gengwu checked it and gave an affirmative answer, which made everyone cheer. They had succeeded, and they could use this method in the future.

The money saved from the military region can be used to give more pensions to the veterans, and they are overjoyed!

Yao Tongjia was happy for them. She had been feeling lost about her future, but now she had found her way. She wanted to go into business and make more money.

She can then donate money to these most admirable people, so that while they are working hard for the country, their wives and children will not fall into hardship.

Xiao Gengwu was fine with inspecting the vehicles, and Lao Li personally called three people to go up and drive the cars together. Everyone watched with trepidation as the three cars started up at the same time.

Then the car went faster and faster without any problems. Everyone was so excited that their faces turned red. They were happy!

After the car was assembled, Xiao Gengwu was surrounded again and asked to teach them how to improve the vehicle to save fuel. Yao Tongjia just quietly watched from the side.

Seeing Xiao Gengwu's radiant appearance, I was never bored.

It was already one o'clock when they got home for dinner. Yao Yanxin scolded, "You never come home for dinner on time. Why are you so late?"

Yao Tongjia quickly told her mother about Xiao Gengwu's great achievements: "Mom, you have no idea how much people see him, he's like a god!"

"You can't say things like that, kid. Even though no one will report you now, you still have to be careful with your words and not give anyone any leverage against you!"

Yao Tongjia stuck out her tongue: "I was just saying it at home!"

"You can't say it anywhere. If you accidentally let it slip out in public, that would be a real problem!"

Yao Tongjia nodded: "I know, I won't say it again. Mom, I just heard the aunties on the street say that Wen Lingling is here?"

Yao Yanxin sighed: "Yes, it's here. It grabbed my hand tightly and kept calling me 'sister,' saying it wanted to learn from me and wanted to share in my good fortune!"

"Mom, you can't agree to that!"

"Of course I won't agree!" Yao Yanxin said, feeling a little guilty. If Yao Tongjia hadn't reminded her, she would definitely have softened and agreed.

Fortunately, Yao Tongjia had prepared herself beforehand, which is why she was able to refuse decisively. Otherwise, if she had agreed, the trouble would have never ended!

"When Dad comes back, tell him to go and complain to the head of the performing arts troupe. Didn't that head say that if she comes to bother us again, he'll send her home?"

This time, Yao Yanxin nodded: "When your father comes back, I'll talk to him. I'll handle it. You guys just do what you need to do!"

Yao Tongjia suddenly noticed her mother's book: "Mom, what are you doing? Taking the postgraduate entrance exam?"

Yao Yanxin said shyly, "Your dad was worried I'd be too bored, so he told me to take the exam. Also, I really like designing clothes, and I want to apply for fashion design!"

"That's fine, you can apply to Huazhong University of Science and Technology or Peking University, then we can live together!"

"These two schools must be very difficult to get into, right? I'm thinking of just finding a regular school to study, as long as I can systematically learn fashion design!"

"I'll go and ask around for you. These days, the chances of getting into graduate school are heavily influenced by your advisor. If your advisor thinks you're good, they can recommend you!"

Xiao Gengwu chimed in from the side, "Yes, nowadays graduate students are mostly recommended. As long as you meet your supervisor's requirements, that's enough!"

"Maybe I should go back to school tomorrow and ask, so I can try to start school in September!"

These words appealed to Yao Yanxin. She was not young anymore, and of course she hoped to start studying as soon as possible!

Yao Tongjia immediately made a decision: "Tomorrow, Brother Xiao and I will go back and ask around. We'll definitely find out the best schools for you. Of course, we'll go to the best schools!"

Yao Yanxin nodded readily: "Then I'll do as you say!"