Chief of Staff Liang shook his head and went into his study.
"You, how can you not see the right time? Why are you arguing with your father at a time like this? Liang Yuan, you're not a child anymore, you're sixteen years old, you can't just stop thinking about everything."
Things aren't like they used to be, where a high school diploma meant a high level of education. Now, college graduates are highly sought after; people consider that when looking for a partner or getting married.
Liang Yuan knew this, but there was nothing she could do; she just couldn't learn it.
"Mom, I understand. I will try my best."
Liang's mother could see through her daughter's perfunctory attitude. There was nothing she could do. The child was already so old, and she couldn't very well beat her. Sigh, what was she going to do in the future?
The Xu family next door, Xu Yi also got into a military academy, not the one Ma Zijun went to. His grades were a little lower, but not bad either.
After finishing his meal, Political Commissar Xu was reading in his study, but his mind was on Xu Yi.
This child has ability, but not exceptionally so. After he retires, the Xu family might not be able to support itself with just his sons and grandsons; they'll need strong external support.
Looking across the compound, the Gu family is the most capable. Gu Ye is highly capable and has accumulated numerous military merits; barring any unforeseen circumstances, he will steadily rise through the ranks. Meanwhile, Gu Ze is thriving in the south, with a bright future ahead of him.
The main reason is that Gu Jia's daughter is a very capable person, and now she has been admitted to the Air Force Command Academy, so she should not be underestimated in the future.
The other children in the Gu family are also capable, which is a great help. If Xu Yi could marry the Gu family girl, all the problems would be solved, but it's uncertain whether it will work out.
Unbeknownst to Liu Jiu and the Gu family, many families in the compound had already begun to consider forming a powerful alliance with the Gu family.
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