That night, Zhang Hongmei practiced her martial arts again. For her, practicing martial arts was more comfortable than sleeping.

The next day, the four of them exercised together again. Zhang Hongmei didn't dare to practice the exercises outside, and just did Tai Chi.

The children lined up and came in from outside. The instructors took them outside for field training, and they were all soaked in sweat. It seemed that the instructors had increased the intensity of their training.

The breakfast here is fried dough sticks, which Zhang Hongmei thinks is alright, but none of the three elderly people eat it; each of them has a bowl of seafood porridge.

After dinner, they went for a walk on the beach, and the atmosphere was wonderful. They chatted and laughed, all thanks to Zhang Hongmei making them happy.

I returned at eight o'clock and was about to play chess when guests arrived.

Li Chang'en led in an elderly man who was older than Zhang Xingguo.

"Good morning, sir." A standard military salute.

"You've all arrived? Please have a seat."

"Yes. You guys greet the leader."

"Hello, grandpa, I'm your granddaughter Xiao Jieying, I'm six years old." The little girl, whom Zhang Hongmei disliked, greeted Zhou Shixiong lively.

"Good, very nice, a cute little girl."

"Hello Grandpa, I am Xiao Jiena, the eldest granddaughter of Xiao Manshan. I am eight years old this year. You look so kind."

"Haha, Xiao Manshan is so lucky, his eldest granddaughter looks so clever."

"Hello Grandpa, I am Xiao Jieling, the second granddaughter of Xiao Manshan. I am seven years old this year. I am so excited to see you. I was able to meet the leader today."

"Hehe, good, you're all good kids. Quickly sit down, Chang'en, go and prepare some delicious food for the girls."

Zhang Hongmei sat silently to one side, but inwardly she felt even more disgusted with the four of them. They really were after her sons.

That old man's mind is even more despicable; he's even thinking of giving his three children to his three sons. He also looks down on Zhang Xingguo; he's truly hateful.

Xiao Manshan did not sit down, but saluted Gu Chuanming, saying, "Old Chief."

"Okay, everyone, please sit down."

Xiao Manshan simply nodded to Zhang Xingguo. He then smiled at Zhang Hongmei and said, "This must be the second leader's wife."

Zhang Hongmei didn't even look up at him before suddenly standing up. "Uncle, I think the air is bad, I want to go out and take a look. Dad, will you come with me?"

Zhang Xingguo stood up with a smile and said, "Okay, Dad will go for a walk with you."

Neither the father nor the son looked at them. At this moment, Lu Jing, Gan Lu, and Song Junsheng came over.

"Grandpa, is there anything you want?"

Gu Chuanming shook his head. "Go have fun, but come back after lunch."

"OK."

The two turned and left, ignoring Xiao Manshan standing there awkwardly.

Zhang Hongmei suddenly turned around and said, "Grandpa, remember to go and rest later."

"Okay, go ahead, have fun." Gu Chuanming knew what Zhang Hongmei meant by turning back; how could he be so foolish as to sell out his own family?

The group left. Gu Chuanming ignored Xiao Manshan's embarrassment.

"Chengzi, get me some fresh hot water. Can you even drink this tea?"

"Gu Chuanming, don't nitpick. Drink it or don't, it's up to you."

"I'm not drinking anymore. I'll just sit down all over the mountain."

The three little girls stood behind their grandfather like quails. After hearing Gu Chuanming's words, they gave him a charming smile.

Gu Chuanming ignored him. He picked up the hot water Chengzi brought over and said, "Chengzi, this water is too hot."

"Sir, Madam said you must drink this kind of water. Why don't you let it sit for a while and drink it when it's cooled down?"

"Just listen to her." Gu Chuanming said this, but he had a smile on his face and didn't put down his cup.

"Manshan, sit down, what are you standing for?"

At this moment, Li Chang'en brought over some snacks prepared by the kitchen.

"Sir, this lady..."

"What's wrong with her? Who gave you the right to criticize her?" Gu Chuanming slammed his cup down on the coffee table.

"That's not what I meant, old chief. I just wanted to know what I did to displease your wife."

"What? Does my granddaughter need to explain herself to you?"

"Old Zhou, I'm not keeping you company any longer," Gu Chuanming said, getting up without paying any attention to Zhou Shixiong's shouts.

"Boss, this..."

“Manshan, everyone here is shrewd. Keep your little schemes to yourself; your behavior is too unseemly.”

"lead!"

"Alright, go back now. If you need to rest, then get some rest."

Xiao Manshan was utterly humiliated and furious, but dared not utter a word of it. He left with the three children.

Zhou Shixiong sat alone in the living room, with only Li Chang'en beside him.

He was a little unhappy; he was quite dissatisfied with Zhang Hongmei's performance just now.

But this girl must have sensed my dissatisfaction, so she ignored me when she left.

It seems I was right; this child may have inherited the Cui family's special ability.

But this is really not good for a powerful old general.

He let out a long sigh. This personality of his—he's been spoiled rotten by Gu Chuanming and Zhang Shouyi.

"Chang'en, did I do something wrong?"

"lead?"

"Should I not have such high expectations of Hongmei?"

“Leader, the old chief is right. The wife doesn’t need to give face to outsiders.”

"Yes, I misunderstood. Go get me a newspaper."

Zhang Hongmei came out of the living room. "Girl, don't be angry. It's not worth it."

“Dad, how could they be so despicable as to have designs on Zhenye and his family? If anyone dares to have any improper thoughts about my son, I will not give them any face at all. Humph! Even you can't stand up for them.”

"Alright, alright, I understand. Mr. Gu and I would never do that."

"I know that. Even Zhou Shixiong won't do. Don't blame me for turning against you later."

"Heh, he wouldn't dare. He's the most cautious person around."

Zhang Xingguo knew that Hongmei and the others could read minds and were very clear about what others were thinking. He was sure that Xiao Manshan must have some bad intentions that had offended the girl.

"Song Junsheng, go drive. We're going out to have some fun. Your wife needs to go out to have fun to be happy," Zhang Xingguo said with a smile to his driver.

"dad!"

"Alright, let's go out for a walk. Besides, why don't you go check out the companies over here?"

"No, I'm here on vacation. Let's go shopping and see what we can get for Er Lengzi and Su Chen. It must be very tough over there, just look at Liu Qiang."

"Okay, Dad will go with you. Where are your two bodyguards?"

“I sent them to the countryside to collect dried goods, so I can bring them more.”

"You, you don't even know how to repay those who are good to you."

“Those are my family.”

They set off without anyone else, mainly because Zhang Xingguo was there, and it wouldn't be appropriate to bring Er Ya and the others along. Besides, they had to take care of the children.

Along the way, Zhang Hongmei whispered to Zhang Xingguo about Xiao Manshan's thoughts.