A few minutes later.

Lu Shaohua finished the call.

His expression was quite remarkable.

Seeing his son's expression, Lu Yuan's heart skipped a beat: "What did he say? Who is this Song Guanchao?"

Lu Shaohua took a few seconds to calm his emotions and said, "He has the highest level of confidentiality in the military district, with my rank, I don't have the clearance to know."

"What?"

Lu Yuan's pupils shrank, astonished.

Lu Shaohua is already a Lieutenant Colonel, and yet with his level, he doesn't have the clearance?

Just what kind of status does this Song Guanchao have?

Lu Shaohua suddenly felt a strong sense of disappointment.

He always thought of himself as a genius.

Which was indeed the truth.

In the Nanjiang Military District, he was quite dazzling.

But compared to Song Guanchao, he had no shining points at all, so ordinary, just like everyone else.

This was a massive blow to his always proud self.

Moreover, an all-around blow.

In terms of family background, one call from the Old Lady made grandpa personally come to apologize.

In terms of personal ability, Song Guanchao is younger, yet has reached heights he might never achieve in his life.

"Dad." Lu Shaohua said, "We must quickly distance ourselves from the Jiang Family!"

Lu Yuan nodded, "I understand."

"When we go back, I'll contact the Jiang Family, sit down tomorrow, and cancel the engagement."

...

When Jiang Wangshan returned, a group of people was in the yard drinking tea, smoking, and chatting.

They originally wanted to go to the kitchen to help but were chased out by grandma.

Grandpa and grandma, along with Mr. Chi and Song Guanchao, were busying in the kitchen.

Liu Yuanchao also followed inside, chatting while burning firewood.

Li He said, "We really didn't come in vain today."

Zhao Qian said, "That guy is too timid, I thought he would be a bit tougher."

"Going out without checking the almanac, and even dared to provoke Brother Song."

They truly felt that Lu Shaqing had no self-awareness at all.

Hearing them constantly talking about Song Guanchao, Tang Xiaomi could not help but chuckle.

Li He looked at her, "What are you laughing at?"

They thought Tang Xiaomi looked familiar, but couldn't immediately recall where they had seen her.

Tang Xiaomi held the teacup, "I'm laughing at you for not recognizing the mountain right in front of you."

The few felt a bit uncomfortable suddenly.

Li He said, "Why are we considered blind?"

Tang Xiaomi said, "You only see Song Guanchao, but can't see his grandparents."

"Considering we are all here for New Year's greetings, let me give you a heads-up."

She turned her head to glance at the kitchen and said, "That Mr. Chi is not an ordinary person."

Mr. Chi?

Their attention truly wasn't focused on that elder.

Jiang Wangshan knew well that anyone who comes to pay a New Year's visit to Song Guanchao is not an ordinary person.

Though he didn't know who Tang Xiaomi was, he dared not neglect her either.

Upon hearing this, he immediately sat up straight and courteously asked, "Miss Tang, who exactly is Mr. Chi?"

"You have quite a good attitude,"

Tang Xiaomi said, "So I'll say more to you."

"This Mr. Chi is a retired military officer."

Upon hearing he was retired, several people felt a bit disappointed.

Tang Xiaomi's lips curved up, "However, Mr. Chi retired from the General Staff, and before retiring, he bore three general stars on his shoulders. Mind you, he wasn't in a civilian role."

"General... General Staff?"

The group swallowed hard, exchanging bewildered looks.

Retirement and retirement are different.

There are many Major Generals, but Major Generals aren't all alike.

Civilian Major Generals aren't worth much, you can find them everywhere.

But those with actual power, who are not in civilian roles, and are Admirals, especially from the General Staff!

What kind of concept is this?

Looking nationwide, such level of generals can be counted on one hand.

These are among the highest leaders in the country!

Though ever since the military reform, the army's power has been reduced.

Yet, no matter how reduced, being an Admiral from the General Staff is still a big shot beneath one, yet above tens of thousands.

They never expected that Mr. Chi, coming to pay New Year's respects to the two elders, would actually be an Admiral from the General Staff!

Yes, Song Guanchao is indeed a strong figure.

But compared to the two elder's connections, they suddenly realized that even the accomplishments of Song Guanchao seemed somewhat lacking.

They had to start reassessing Song Guanchao anew.

All along, they thought Song Guanchao was merely strong in personal ability.

Even after witnessing grandma's overwhelming presence today, they only felt somewhat surprised.

After all, they didn't know where the Lu Family stood in Nanjiang Province.

Without understanding, how could they make comparisons?

But upon learning Mr. Chi's identity, they suddenly had a clearer understanding of Song Guanchao's grandparents.

Being able to have an Admiral from the General Staff personally come for New Year's respects on the first day of the year, their status is imaginable!

During dinner, a group of the second generation behaved like quails, politely and courteously, feeling somewhat restrained.

After eating, grandma took out red envelopes, handing them individually.

The second generation was taken aback and flattered.

"Thank you, grandma."

They received them with both hands, bowing repeatedly in thanks.

Gone was any trace of their usual unruly demeanor?

Anyone would believe them to be model students.

Seeing it was dark outside, they were preparing to leave when Song Guanchao suddenly said, "It's grandma's birthday tomorrow, how about joining for some cake?"

Upon hearing this, the words of farewell they were about to say immediately were swallowed back.

"Sure!" Jiang Wangshan said, "I'll come early tomorrow."

Song Guanchao said, "No need to come here, go straight to the Provincial City tomorrow, I'll send the restaurant address to you later."

Grandma said, "We're going to the Provincial City?"

Song Guanchao said, "Once a year birthday, surely it should be celebrated grandly."

Grandma isn't a pretentious person, nodding, "Okay, you arrange then."

Song Guanchao stood up and said, "Let's go, I'll drive you to the guest house in the city."

Jiang Wangshan hurriedly waved it off, "No need, we can go ourselves, we aren't kids needing arrangements."

Song Guanchao said, "Guests are guests, how can we let guests make arrangements themselves? Grandma is still here, if I don't arrange it well for you, she will give me a beating."

He drove and led the group to the guest house in the city.

Meanwhile, Cai Zixiang also sent the location for tomorrow's meal.

Song Guanchao sent the address over to them.

At the guest house.

Jiang Wangshan looked at the address and suddenly gathered everyone: "Let's go to the Provincial City tonight itself, so we don't have to rush early tomorrow."

Everyone agreed.

Li He suddenly asked, "Brother-in-law, should we prepare some gifts for tomorrow?"

Jiang Wangshan said, "Gifts must be prepared, but the Old Lady is not one for extravagance, the gifts shouldn't be too expensive."

Zhao Qian scratched his head, "Then what should we prepare?"

Jiang Wangshan also had a headache, gifts that are hard to prepare.

"Let's go and think about it."

Jiang Wangshan stood up, and the group went downstairs.

The place for tomorrow's meal is the most upscale restaurant in the Provincial City, the Peace Restaurant.

...

Meanwhile.

In the Jiang Family, the third elder, Jiang Xiuwen, received a call from Lu Yuan.

He immediately found the Old Lady, "Mom, the Lu Family Patriarch invited us for dinner tomorrow, said he has something to discuss."

Old Lady of Jiang was somewhat surprised, "Lu Xiao?"

She pondered, guessing it must be about the engagement between Lu Shaqing and Qu Xiangru.

It seemed, they must have negotiated today and are preparing to marry soon.

The Old Lady nodded, "Where is the dinner held?"

Jiang Xiuwen said, "Peace Restaurant."

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