The 70s Novel: The Supporting Character Just Wants to Lie Down-Chapter 191: Returning Home for Family Visit Together

Chapter 191: Chapter 191: Returning Home for Family Visit Together

Jiang Yan quite agreed with her foresight, thinking about her consistently excellent grades, he intuitively asked, "What about you? Do you also want to go to college?"

Wang Miaomiao naturally nodded, "Of course, although the job here is good, relaxed and carefree, it’s also quite boring, and there’s not much vacation time. In the future, I won’t be able to travel freely."

Jiang Yan nodded, indeed, staying in one place for a long time would get tiresome.

"I used to plan to become a teacher; with summer and winter vacations, I could have time to travel further afield every year." Looking back on that ideal upon arriving, it still seemed pretty good.

"Well, with your grades, it shouldn’t be difficult to become a university professor." Jiang Yan agreed, wondering if he had any connections in the education field, "Or, I could pull some strings for you and see if there are any spots at the Workers and Peasants University?"

"No need, I want to take the exam myself." Wang Miaomiao quickly stopped him, as students from the Workers and Peasants University varied greatly in ability. Once the regular college entrance exams resumed, diplomas from the Workers and Peasants University wouldn’t be as valuable as ones earned the traditional way.

"Haha... you have such faith in me, talking about university professors. I only aspired to be a middle school teacher."

Jiang Yan raised an eyebrow and smiled, "Naturally, with your past grades, going to an ordinary teacher training school would be a waste of talent. You could definitely enter a higher institution, ideally continuing your studies at the school to become a professor shouldn’t be hard."

Listening to his depiction, Wang Miaomiao was indeed a bit moved. She didn’t lack money now; learning more can only be good for herself.

Moreover, with his excellence, she couldn’t fall too far behind; if not able to be equally suitable, then she’d strive to improve herself.

With this idea in mind, Wang Miaomiao added a new task for herself in the following days: reading, enriching her mind with culture.

Wang Jia Bao indeed caught the eye of the leader.

Initially, due to Jiang Yan’s backing, Wang Jia Bao faced more hurdles when he just entered the army—being targeted and punished for no reason, countlessly. But he, being stubborn, didn’t concede and endured, eventually earning the respect of most in the army and quickly gaining a foothold.

Upon finishing boot camp, he became a squad leader. Cheerful and lively by nature, now with outstanding personal skills, he won the favor of leaders and the support of subordinates.

When the leader approached him, he was thrilled—Special Forces was his long-time goal. Both his brother-in-law and Brother Jiang were elite special forces soldiers; he aimed to be like them, he must make the selection.

Jiang Yan, upon knowing his decision, only demanded stricter standards, since choosing this path meant enduring all hardships and challenges. Only if strong enough could one reach the end.

Wang Miaomiao, in addition, had a heart’s concern, hoping this younger brother would quickly grow stronger, support the family, allowing her to lean on him and rely upon him.

Yet watching the child grow step by step, his hard work and persistent effort made her heart ache.

As interactions deepened, emotions became tangled; over the years, she realized those she cared about were inevitably increasing.

Her ties with this world steadily tightened.

After three months of selection, Wang Jia Bao achieved excellent results and became a special forces soldier, assigned under Jiang Peng.

Of course, these assignments surely involved Jiang Yan’s discreet manipulation. Since he was selected, he hoped his brother-in-law would work under reliable hands. With Jiang Peng watching over, he could be at ease.

Upon learning that this was a younger brother of his sister-in-law, Jiang Peng checked his records and nodded with satisfaction, considering him as one of his own. In the future, when meritorious deeds arise, promotion would be recognized.

Nineteen seventy-six quickly arrived, by now Wang Miaomiao, Wang Jia Bao, and Liu Jianmin had all been a year in the army. The three planned together to return home for a family visit.

With Jiang Yan around, the leave for the visit was easily approved, with matching days off returning on the same day, train tickets purchased, seated in the same compartment.

Liu Jianmin’s performance in the army was average, neither outstanding nor lagging behind. Future advancement didn’t appear promising unless someone intervened.

"Miao Miao, are you all packed?" Jiang Yan, clad in a military coat and sunglasses, stepped in with military boots; he was no stranger to the girls’ dormitory.

"All set." Wang Miaomiao didn’t have much to bring anyway, just a short return trip.

Jiang Yan walked over to pick up two bags, mostly filled with gifts Wang Miaomiao had for her family, "Let’s go."

Wang Miaomiao hurriedly slung her satchel, following closely behind.

"Mr. Jiang, Mr. Wang." Xiao Liu was already waiting downstairs.

"Xiao Liu, thank you for today." Wang Miaomiao quickly expressed gratitude, puzzled why Xiao Liu was driving them, as Jiang Yan usually drove himself.

Nonetheless, she didn’t dwell on it, checked her watch, it was getting late, got in the car and hit the road.

The vehicle drove straight to the train station, Jiang Yan holding luggage in one hand, taking her small hand with the other as they entered.

Wang Miaomiao tried several times to break free unsuccessfully, uneasily saying, "No need to hold, I’m not a child, won’t get lost. It’s embarrassing if seen by others."

"Don’t move, it’s crowded here." Jiang Yan didn’t heed her this time, stubbornly leading her to the waiting hall, only releasing her hand after finding a seat, leaving Wang Miaomiao helpless.

Wang Miaomiao looked around, searching for Wang Jia Bao, only spotting him entering from the doorway after a while.

Having not seen him for over a year, her eyes couldn’t help but redden as she saw him.

"Jia Bao." She stood, waving at him.

Wang Jia Bao spotted Wang Miaomiao and Jiang Yan, smiling happily; he ran over excitedly, "Third Sis, Brother Jiang."

Wang Miaomiao couldn’t help embracing this younger brother, remarking, "Taller, darker, stronger. I almost didn’t recognize you when you came in. Oh... This look going back, Mom and Dad surely will be worried."

"Haha, Third Sis is getting prettier. Brother Jiang, thank you for taking care of my sister." Wang Jia Bao used to be a cute puppy, now a little wolf dog. Through military training, he has become a true man.

"You’re welcome, it’s what I should do." Jiang Yan replied subtly.

"Jia Bao, Cousin, Brother Jiang..." Liu Jianmin squeezed over carrying a big bag.

"Jian Min, come over and put the bag down." Wang Miaomiao was speechless seeing the giant bag on his back, "What did you bring? Such a big bag."

"No need, Cousin. It’s almost time to board; taking it on and off is troublesome. I’ll unload it once we’re on the train." Liu Jianmin chuckled honestly, "Rarely going home, I brought more specialties for the family."

Wang Miaomiao smiled.