The 70s Novel: The Supporting Character Just Wants to Lie Down-Chapter 227: Facing Choices

Wang Miaomiao felt very gratified seeing that he listened to her words.

However, thinking about his injury this time, she couldn’t help but remember how much Liu Yulan and Wang Baoxing cared about him. If they knew that he would face more dangers after joining the special forces, they might be worried sick, unable to sleep at night.

"Jia Bao, how are you doing in the military?"

Wang Miaomiao’s sudden question left Wang Jia Bao a bit puzzled, "What? I’m doing quite well..."

Wang Miaomiao pressed her lips together, thinking about the college entrance exam that would resume in another half a year. She eventually spoke frankly, "What I mean is, do you like your current career? Have you considered changing fields?"

"Huh?" Wang Jia Bao was startled by her question. A thought flashed through his mind, thinking she was worried about his injury. He quickly smiled and reassured her, "Sis, I’m doing great. You don’t have to worry. This injury was purely my own carelessness; it won’t happen again, so don’t worry..."

"Sigh..." Wang Miaomiao looked at him deeply, her eyes flickering, "Xiao Xue and Hui Lan, they both retired from the military and are now starting a business. They plan to go into commerce, did you know?"

"I know." Wang Jia Bao nodded. Last time, when he came back from a mission and went looking for Xiao Xue, he couldn’t find her and heard that she and her cousin had retired. He also found it quite sudden. But for the girls, training with boys in the military every day wasn’t easy. If she wanted to leave the military, he thought it was good; she wouldn’t have to be so exhausted anymore.

"Xiao Xue and Hui Lan started a factory with me. They are both working hard, doing quite well, and they enjoy it. When the college entrance exam resumes, they plan to take it, get into a good university, and study management..."

As Wang Miaomiao spoke, Wang Jia Bao listened intently, though she wasn’t sure if he understood what she meant.

"Hmm, as long as she’s happy."

Alright, it seems he didn’t understand.

Wang Miaomiao felt helpless, glanced at Jiang Yan, who was silently eating beside them, and asked even more directly, "What I’m saying is, do you have any plans for the future? Do you intend to be a soldier for life? When the college entrance exam resumes, have you thought about going to college? Choosing a major you like, doing something you love?"

"This?" Wang Jia Bao was caught off guard by her question, and he glanced at Jiang Yan, "I don’t know..."

"Why are you looking at me?" Jiang Yan, a sensitive person, raised his head and said righteously, "It’s your life, think it through. Just do what you want to do, don’t worry too much, don’t let yourself regret it."

Wang Jia Bao was indeed somewhat afraid that Jiang Yan would think he was indecisive and incapable of great things.

After listening to Jiang Yan’s words, he thought for a while and shook his head in confusion, "I had thought about going to college before, but since joining the military, I haven’t thought about it. As for what major to study... I don’t know..."

Wang Miaomiao didn’t push him to decide right away, she just said, "If you don’t know, then start thinking about it seriously now. You had good grades before, if you review a bit, I believe you can get into a decent university. Even if you plan to be a soldier forever, you can still apply to military college. It’s always good to learn more. A high school diploma is quite low after all..."

The last sentence really struck a chord with Wang Jia Bao, and he involuntarily nodded.

Seeing this, Wang Miaomiao felt much more relaxed.

To be honest, she did have a selfish motive in the beginning and used a little trick to steer Jia Bao towards the military path. Although he later developed a keen interest in being a soldier and was single-minded about it, she had intervened in his life from the start.

At that time, she thought it was good for him. Boys should undergo military training to become strong and independent men.

But when she actually heard about his injury, she couldn’t help but feel some fear.

One should have control over one’s own life.

The college entrance exam is an opportunity, and she hopes he can make a new decision about his life.

Jiang Yan, listening to the siblings’ conversation, understood Wang Miaomiao’s subconscious intention, which was hoping that her brother wouldn’t engage in very dangerous things.

He thought for a moment and said to Wang Jia Bao, "What your sister said is right, think about it seriously. If you want to apply to a military college, the army does have spots every year. Just let me know when you’re sure." 𝙛𝒓𝓮𝙚𝔀𝒆𝒃𝓷𝒐𝓿𝙚𝓵.𝙘𝒐𝒎

Everyone understood the underlying meaning of his words.

Wang Miaomiao gratefully smiled at him, and Wang Jia Bao felt even more excited, "Thank you, brother-in-law."

After dinner, Jiang Yan continued to go to work, and Wang Miaomiao took Wang Jia Bao out for a stroll.

Finally, they went to the industrial park, to their factory site. The plant was already halfway built, and the construction site was bustling with activity.

Looking at the hundred-acre plant, Wang Jia Bao felt a surge of excitement, happy for his sister and Xiao Xue and the others.

"Sis, will this all be yours in the future? That’s amazing." Wang Jia Bao gave a thumbs-up.

"It’s okay, the place is a bit small. Once we make big money in the future, we’ll have to expand." Wang Miaomiao indeed thought so; buying land and property is a surefire investment.

Wang Jia Bao was tongue-tied, smacking his lips, noncommittal.

"Auntie..." Jiang Huilan happened to be checking the progress at the construction site and hurried over when she saw Wang Miaomiao coming.

"Hey, Huilan." When Wang Miaomiao saw her coming, she quickly introduced Wang Jia Bao next to her, "This is my brother Wang Jia Bao, do you know him? He’s a soldier under your father’s command. And this is your brother-in-law’s niece, do you know her?"

"I know, Xiao Xue’s cousin, we’ve met before, hello." Wang Jia Bao had seen Jiang Huilan once when he went to find Xiao Xue, though they hadn’t spoken much.

And he had heard about some gossip about Jiang Huilan in the military, after all, she’s the beloved daughter of their commander, and there were quite a few people in the army who aspired to become her husband...

Jiang Huilan naturally knew about Wang Jia Bao too, Xiao Xue’s friend, the twin brother of her aunt; she had heard about him from Xiao Xue.

"Hello." She smiled shyly, after all, she wasn’t familiar with him, and she wasn’t naturally outgoing. Most importantly, the familial hierarchy was a bit confusing, and she didn’t know how to properly address him.

The situation became a bit awkward for a moment.

Wang Miaomiao also realized the problem of the family hierarchy. They were all important people around her, and they would meet often enough in the future. They couldn’t just remain distant forever. So she said, "Huilan, although I’m a generation older because of your uncle, we’re still like sisters privately, so you don’t have to mind so much, just call each other by name like with Xiao Xue."

"Okay, Jia Bao, hello." Jiang Huilan, having gained experience, became more natural after Wang Miaomiao’s words.

But it was Wang Jia Bao who, seeing her hand extended, became a bit awkward and secretly wiped his hand on his clothes before extending it, "Hello, Hui Lan."

They briefly shook hands and quickly released, officially introducing themselves to each other.

Jiang Huilan took Wang Miaomiao and Wang Jia Bao around the factory for a tour.

In the evening, they invited Cheng Xue for dinner together. Wang Jia Bao, being quite cheeky, insisted on watching two episodes of a TV drama before letting Jiang Yan take him back to the army.