But when they actually sparred, he realized that this person's moves were very skillful and clearly not just for show.
It's clear that he was never just an ordinary country bumpkin who toiled in the fields before; Su Lin transformed from a carefree and irresponsible man into a serious and cautious one.
The two fought fiercely, neither gaining the upper hand.
Neither of them is the type to deliberately hold back; anyone could see that they were evenly matched.
Su Lin had trained in the army for many years, but Li Baichuan had struggled to survive in the mountains for many years.
The two are not on the same parallel line, but it's hard to say who is weaker at the starting point.
Everyone thought Li Baichuan would lose and were prepared to be beaten up by Su Lin.
Guo Xuqing even thought that if the fight got serious, she would step in to stop it, because she thought the old marshal also intended to let Su Lin vent his anger.
But now, looking at the old marshal, he seems to know what he's really capable of; he certainly knows Baichuan's true abilities.
Marshal Li was pleased to see that the two were evenly matched; he had noticed Bai Chuan's first move.
If it had been a few years earlier, he would definitely have been a promising candidate for military service.
Even if he hadn't joined the army or received professional training, he was no less capable than anyone else.
Today, he had the two of them compete, partly to let Su vent his anger, and partly to show off that his grandson was just as good.
Of course, heroes cherish heroes, and it's said that friendships don't develop without conflict. Everyone would be more satisfied with this approach.
Finally, Commander Guo couldn't stand it anymore and stopped the two panting men.
If neither side gives way, how long will this fight last?
"You're very good!" Su Lin stopped what she was doing and gave an affirmative answer to the person in front of her.
"Brother is not bad either!" Li Baichuan patted Su Lin on the shoulder, a gesture Bian Cheng often made.
He said it meant he was a good brother.
"..." Su Lin realized what he was doing and glared at him again.
They're not even close, okay?
"Hahaha!" Everyone in the room was amused by the two of them.
One looked completely innocent, clearly unaware of what had happened; the other was terrified, jumping up and down, spouting harsh words but appearing utterly uncomfortable.
It's delightful no matter how you look at it.
"My grandson isn't as steady as Baichuan," Commander Guo said, though he was all smiles.
“I don’t agree with that. Su’s performance in the army is obvious to all. My grandson is simple and straightforward. He can’t compare to Su in terms of interpersonal skills.”
Marshal Li retorted verbally, but his face was full of pride.
"Baichuan is fine as he is."
"This kid is not bad either."
The two praised each other.
"If I had to say, my daughter is much smarter; her brother is nowhere near as smart."
"Yes, I agree with that. Brother Guo, I truly admire your abilities. You've taught both of your grandchildren very well."
"No, no, Su Lin is just so-so, but my daughter is really well-behaved. I'm not bragging, but my daughter was exceptionally smart when she was little."
"Yes, yes, Su is more mature, smarter and more clever than Baichuan. Not to mention she's good-looking and has excellent cooking skills. She's good in every way."
"My little girl..."
"My granddaughter-in-law..."
The two seemed to have hit it off immediately, and their conversation was so intense that even Suti couldn't bear to listen.
Were they really talking about themselves? They sounded so unfamiliar to her.
Turning her head, she saw that the two who had been making a fuss just moments before had quieted down; her parents and brother looked exactly like that.
Li Baichuan over there seemed to agree with everything they said.
Suti quickly shook her head; she had to stay clear-headed, or she'd get carried away.
"Grandpa, Grandpa, shall we eat first?" Su Ti quickly spoke up to change the subject when he saw that they were about to chat for a whole day and night.
"Is Nannan hungry? Yes, yes, let's eat first." Guo Xuqing thought of her daughter, who was still pregnant.
She was wearing a rather loose cotton-padded coat, so you couldn't tell she was pregnant. She almost forgot about this important thing.
"It's all Lin's fault," Guo Xuqing thought, giving him a sideways glance.
Su Lin had no idea what he had done to offend his mother, and he didn't dare to ask.
The family gathered around the large round table, and Guo Xuqing thought to herself how lucky she was that they had arranged to meet at her father's side beforehand.
Otherwise, they wouldn't be able to wander around their residential compound.
At the dinner table, amidst the clinking of glasses, there were no old marshals, no old commanders, and no ministers or directors.
Some are a family, a family that truly loves them.
Suti watched as her grandfather and maternal grandfather sat together, her two fathers sat together, and Sulin and Baichuan sat together.
Grandma and Mom sat beside her, eating and chatting, their faces full of smiles.
That's wonderful, she's very happy now.
"What are you standing there for? Eat up, Mom made your favorite braised pork ribs."
Guo Xuqing looked at her daughter's rosy cheeks, and knew she was living a very comfortable life.
“Nannan, look at your brother’s awkward expression. I’ve seen him glance at Baichuan several times. I bet he wants to talk to Baichuan.”
"He was thinking that he had to keep a straight face and couldn't bring himself to do it. He kept glancing at Baichuan, and I was afraid he would choke on his words."
Grandma Guo also came over to her beloved granddaughter and told her about Su Lin's silly appearance.
Su Ti glanced at Li Baichuan, who looked aggrieved. He probably wanted to sit with her earlier, but his brother pulled him away.
He didn't even notice his brother's expression; the two of them, one absent-minded and the other hesitant, were really amusing.
“Grandma, my brother’s stubborn personality comes from my grandpa.” Suti also leaned close to her grandma and whispered in her ear.
“Yes, just let him be, don’t be so stubborn.” Grandma Guo was amused by her granddaughter’s words.
Everyone enjoyed the meal and chatted enthusiastically.
"We can talk about it tomorrow. You've been traveling all day, and Nannan must be tired," Grandma Guo said, seeing that they seemed determined to continue their conversation.
"Yes, yes, Brother Li, the rooms have all been arranged for you, upstairs. You've had a long journey, so take a rest first, and we can talk about everything tomorrow."
Commander Guo clapped his hands in frustration. He had forgotten about this. Putting aside the others, his daughter must be exhausted.
"Alright, Brother Guo, let's chat again tomorrow." Marshal Li also remembered that Su was pregnant.
We can't let her get tired. The whole family is very in sync. Whenever it comes to Suti, no matter what, it's always the top priority.
Suti returned to the house where she grew up. Everything in front of her was both strange and familiar. She touched the family photo and the desk that she had poked many holes in.
The white gauze curtains on the bed don't keep out mosquitoes or flies, but everyone thinks they look nice, and the whole family spoils her.
There was also a large wardrobe, which contained all her clothes from childhood to adulthood, as well as various books.
Suti watched with envy, and she went home, she really came back.
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