The guards led the way in Zhu Kaixuan's official car, carrying the leaders and his orderly, with the trunk crammed full of New Year's goods.
Following closely behind were Bai Nuo and Fang Meng's cars, which drove into Compound No. 1. Zhu Kaixuan and Fang Meng's cars naturally did not need to be registered, but Bai Nuo's car was stopped by the gatekeeper.
However, she can now openly show her military officer's ID.
The entire process was incredibly fast. After the security guard checked my information, he immediately saluted and let me through, though his eyes betrayed a hint of barely concealed curiosity and surprise.
The No. 1 Military Region compound houses senior leaders of the Kyoto General Headquarters. Located within the 49th city, rows of three-story red brick and green tile buildings stand neatly, exuding a classical charm while also possessing a touch of iron-blooded toughness due to the special atmosphere of the military region.
The land area occupied by each household here is actually not large. The largest detached house with a small yard occupies no more than 200 square meters.
Most of the residents here are veterans who endured hardships during the War of Resistance against Japan, and the words "diligence and thrift" are deeply ingrained in their bones. Of course, there are a few who have been blinded by power and forgotten their original aspirations, but these days, no one dares to openly pursue enjoyment.
Perhaps because it was Lunar New Year's Eve, the courtyard was bustling and peaceful, with every household's doors wide open as children and grandchildren who were working or studying away from home returned one after another.
The Zhu family was located to the left rear of the No. 1 Military Region compound. In terms of population, they were definitely among the largest families in the compound, making them a truly large family.
Grandpa and Grandma Zhu raised five sons in their lifetime, and the four eldest sons, after getting married, gave the elderly couple a total of eight grandchildren. Who wouldn't envy their family's prosperity and abundance?
What's even more admirable is the elderly couple's discerning eye in educating their son and choosing their daughter-in-law.
The four daughters-in-law are all well-educated, beautiful, and exceptionally capable at work; they are all outstanding women.
They were dutiful to their parents-in-law, harmonious with their sisters-in-law, and loving to their brothers. Their eight grandsons also had a very good relationship; there was never any talk of discord or quarrels among the Zhu brothers. Minor frictions were inevitable, of course, but they were all reasonable and good at communication, and could quickly resolve them.
Who wouldn't envy such a family relationship!
The only thing that outsiders used to feel sorry for was Zhu Kaixuan, the youngest son of the Zhu family who had been missing for sixteen years and whose fate was unknown. Although that kid was a troublemaker when he was young, he was also really promising, cultured and capable. Back then, everyone praised the Zhu family for raising a natural soldier.
It's such a pity that such a good son is gone so suddenly. Some malicious people have been laughing at the Zhu family behind their backs for years.
And then...
Who would have thought that the person who had been missing for sixteen years would suddenly return! Not only did he return, but he also brought with him a wealth of military achievements, becoming the youngest army commander in the entire army.
When several families heard that the eldest son of the Zhu family had returned, holding a high position and still single, they didn't even have time to be jealous. They hurriedly started looking for suitable single young women in their families, hoping to take the opportunity to build relationships with the Zhu family and seek benefits.
And what was the result?
He was single, but suddenly he had a teenage daughter. He even declared that he would only ever have one wife in his life.
Previously, a family brought their younger sister to the door, hoping to "make the first move," but after just a few words, Zhu Kaixuan threw them out the door. I heard that the girl had knocked out her front teeth just for saying something nonsensical.
Suddenly, the "shadow" of Zhu Kaixuan's era once again loomed over the hearts of his peers.
However, some people get stuck on the details and are unwilling to accept it.
If marrying into the Zhu family doesn't work out, no problem, the Zhu family has suddenly gained a granddaughter, hasn't it? Since she can't marry into the Zhu family, then she'll just marry the Zhu family's only daughter!
result……
Those familiar with Zhu Kaixuan would recall that there was only one woman who could be his wife from beginning to end.
That girl...it seems like they can't afford to marry her!
As for those you don't know, try asking around...
Good heavens!
This only granddaughter of the Zhu family is actually the granddaughter of Mr. Bai from the Zhongke Family Compound next door, and the only heir of the Wei family, a prestigious clan that was protected by a high-ranking leader!
That child used to have mental problems and couldn't speak, but now he's doing incredibly well.
What are they waiting for? They're all itching to propose marriage that very night.
As a result... all the younger generation who were informed of this by their parents or grandparents ran away from home, and some of them even wanted to carry their bicycles and run away overnight.
Who would dare marry that crazy little madwoman from the Bai family in the USTC compound, except for that reckless Fang Xiaoer?
They were all afraid that if they married her, she would be beaten to death if she did not do something right.
Besides, they might not even live to see that crazy girl. By the time they come to propose, they'll probably be beaten half to death by that inhuman Fang Xiaoer, leaving the rest of their lives to Bai Laoda and Fang Laoda.
When they were kids, those two little lunatics would often come to Compound No. 1 to "beat them up." They were ruthless and had a lot of helpers. I wonder what they've become now that they've grown up...
But I have a feeling it might be even crazier!
The younger generation in the family resisted fiercely, which dampened the enthusiasm of most people.
However, the news that the youngest son of the Zhu family was bringing his daughter and future son-in-law home for the Chinese New Year still attracted a lot of attention.
Regardless of what others thought, the Zhu family members started preparing early in the morning.
The four daughters-in-law also rushed back one after another, the whole family was eager to welcome the only precious daughter of the Zhu family home.
"Xiang'er, come quickly and check if your hair is messy. Do you look good in this outfit?" Old Mrs. Zhu asked her eldest daughter-in-law, both excited and nervous, as she stood by the black wrought iron gate outside the courtyard.
Xu Xiang smiled gently, knowing her mother-in-law was uneasy, so she didn't give her any perfunctory answers. She carefully examined her mother-in-law and even pulled her second sister-in-law, who had just come over, to give her advice. The two of them helped the old lady tidy her hair before nodding with smiles.
"Mom, don't worry. You look so smart and presentable now, especially with this outfit, you look much younger than other old ladies your age. It's a real honor to take you out! Our little girl will definitely love you as her grandma."
Xu Xiang is the deputy director of the publicity department of the municipal party committee. She is dignified, elegant, and intellectual, and her eloquence is naturally impeccable. But what pleased Old Mrs. Zhu the most was the sincerity in her eldest daughter-in-law's words.
With her sweet-talking and lively second daughter-in-law nearby to help coax her, the old lady was immediately at ease and happily stood at the door, looking forward to her granddaughter's return home.
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