High-Martial World: System Arrives 30 Years Late-Chapter 47: The Jiang Family Finally Has Someone to Be Proud Of, the Old Couple’s Gratification

Chapter 47: Chapter 47: The Jiang Family Finally Has Someone to Be Proud Of, the Old Couple’s Gratification
The old man silently turned up the volume, and the sound of the news echoed throughout the room.
"Su Mu, from Linjiang Base, bravely fought against enemies on the Alien Race Battlefield, earning commendations from Shenjiang Martial Arts University, Shenjiang City Martial Arts Association, and the 1955 Corps..."
"Awarded the title of Advanced Lecturer at Shenjiang Martial Arts University..."
"Honorary member of the Martial Arts Association, enjoying treatment at a higher level..."
"Unprecedentedly awarded the rank of Sergeant..."
"On behalf of the City Lord’s Mansion of Linjiang Base, I now award Su Mu 300,000 low-grade Spirit Stones, a first-class Linjiang apartment. I hope the people of the base will take Su Mu as an example, protect our home and country, and wish all martial artists at Linjiang Base great fortune in martial arts!"
Ah?!!!
Is this really our brother-in-law?
The brother-in-law gulped and his hand slightly trembled as he served himself food. He realized that his brother-in-law didn’t just strike it rich this time!
Crash.
The rice bowl in his hand fell to the ground, shattering into pieces.
But at this moment, no one minded him. The old man and his wife stood frozen for a full half minute, their faces filled with disbelief, turning to look at Su Mu and Miaomiao.
"Is everything they said on TV true?" Xiaoyue’s grandmother hesitated as she spoke.
"Dad, Mom, it’s all true." Miaomiao smiled.
Immediately, the old couple beamed with joy, pride, and pride flowed on their faces, the old man laughed heartily, "Old lady, what are you talking about? It’s on TV, and you’re still asking if it’s true."
"Look at you, don’t know who’s still clinging to my hand now."
"What are you talking about, I’m just happy." The old man blushed and quickly let go.
"So Su Mu, are you really an advanced lecturer at the university now?"
"Yes."
"An honorary member of the Martial Arts Association?"
"Yes."
"Also a sergeant?"
Su Mu nodded continuously, the old man’s heart was very gratified, and the joy on his face grew deeper, "Haha, I knew I wasn’t wrong about you, Miaomiao, your vision was right too. I knew Su Mu, you would have a promising future, I wasn’t wrong after all!"
"Today, the two of us must drink to our heart’s content."
"Dad and Mom, let me toast to you!"
"Alright, cheers!"
"Dad, drink a little less."
"Our Jiang Family finally produced a talented person. I’m happy to drink some today, what’s wrong with that? Come on Su Mu, let me fill your glass."
"It’s okay, your dad is happy today, let him be." This time even the old lady didn’t side with Miaomiao.
The brother-in-law quietly served himself food, wanting to say something, but never found the chance, feeling like an outsider, he could only silently eat the dry rice, hesitating to pick any dishes.
After three rounds of drinks, the old man got drunk and lay on the table snoring, Su Mu was glared at by Miaomiao when he helped him back to his room.
At this time, the eldest sister-in-law Xie Lian and nephew, who were attending a feast at another house in the village, returned home and were first shocked to see a luxury car parked outside, upon closer inspection, it was a rental.
Upon entering the house and seeing it was Su Mu’s family, immediately put on a long face.
"Su Mu, you’re back? That car outside isn’t cheap to rent per day, is it?"
"What are you saying now? Su Mu specially came back to see Dad and Mom, why are you talking like this, stinky woman, if you can’t speak, then don’t say anything, go back to your room." The brother-in-law suddenly stood up and reprimanded.
Being suddenly reprimanded, Xie Lian was stunned, then felt aggrieved and angry after reflecting on it.
What happened to Jiang Dashu today, siding with Su Mu, an outsider, and not with her own family?
"Alright, Jiang Dashu, aren’t you siding with someone outside, and now you’re being harsh to me?"
Xie Lian rolled up her sleeves, preparing to cause a ruckus, the grandmother snorted coldly upon hearing the phrase ’siding with an outsider’, "If you want to fight, take it outside. Fight all you want, then come back in, don’t bother my ears."
Xiaoyue’s grandmother has always had a good temper, this outburst of anger startled both of them, making Xie Lian feel even more aggrieved, feeling as if the world suddenly changed, even her mother-in-law scolded her.
Crying, Xie Lian headed upstairs, her brother-in-law hurriedly chased after her, "Honey, listen to me..."
"Don’t worry about them, Xiaoyue, have you had enough to eat? Grandma will get you more food."
In the afternoon, after Jiang Dashu’s family came downstairs, their attitude made a complete 180-degree change, sister-in-law Xie Lian approached Su Mu with a sincere apology, her face full of smiles.
"Su Mu, during this time, Dashu and I have been dealing with some troubling issues, and we’ve been in a bad mood. Taking it out on you earlier was really not right, you must forgive your sister-in-law."
Such a change from disdain to flattery was amusing.
Su Mu inwardly held them in contempt, but knowing they wouldn’t be living together in the future, there was no need to fall out with them, so he nodded in acceptance of the phony apology.
Life in the countryside was slow-paced, with the afternoon becoming tranquil and leisurely.
Amidst the sound of cicadas, Su Mu picked up a fishing rod and a landing net, "Miaomiao, Xiaoyue, let’s go fishing."
"Oh, off to go fishing."
Xiaoyue also called Dahuang along. The family went to the riverside, and Miaomiao teased, "Su Mu, do you even know how to fish?"
"Of course I do, fishing is easy, isn’t it?"
By dusk.
Su Mu felt a bit awkward. When he reeled in the rod, he woke up Miaomiao, who was napping against his shoulder. She rubbed her sleepy eyes, saw Su Mu pulling in the rod, glanced at the catch out of habit, and couldn’t help but burst into laughter.
"This doesn’t count as catching nothing. Look, there are still a few small fish here." Saying this, Su Mu tossed the small fish he had deliberately kept back into the river.
Miaomiao laughed all the way, not stopping until she saw her daughter Xiaoyue, covered in mud, coming back from playing in the fields with her friends. The sight made Miaomiao frown and she couldn’t laugh anymore.
On the way home, Xiaoyue knew she was in trouble and hid behind Su Mu, not daring to speak.
When they reached the gate, the phone rang. Miaomiao moved the phone closer to let Su Mu see the caller ID; it was Lu Xue calling. After Su Mu nodded, Miaomiao answered the call.
After a few casual chats, the topic shifted to Su Mu.
"Oh, Su Mu just came back yesterday and today we’re at my parents’ house."
"I see, then no rush. You guys enjoy for a few days."
After the call ended, the old man came out with an enamel cup. "Su Mu, Miaomiao, if you have things to do, you can head back. Your mom and I are quite comfortable living out here in the countryside."
Miaomiao mentioned the training camp.
The old man nodded immediately, with a hint of recollection in his eyes. "Su Mu, one cannot go back on their words. If you’ve made a promise to someone, you must keep it. Besides, the training camp is for nurturing the future of our nation. What an honorable task it is! You are now an advanced lecturer at the university. You must uphold the demeanor and character expected of a teacher. After dinner, you should head back right away."
"But..."
"No buts."
"Then, Mom and Dad, we’ll come back to visit you in a few days. After all, the summer holiday is long."
"If you’re busy, not coming is fine. Focus on your work." The old man adjusted the tea leaves with a lid, took a sip, and moved a bamboo chair to the yard to lie down.
"Haha, my precious Xiaoyue, where did you go to play with mud?"
...
As night fell, the croaks of frogs echoed across the fields.
Su Mu took out a card and handed it to Miaomiao. "Take it to your parents. The password is your birthday. Let them spend it on themselves and live well. They shouldn’t use it for anything else lightly."
Miaomiao got the hint. The latter half of the sentence was clearly talking about her brother’s family. Soon, Miaomiao went to the kitchen to hand the card to her mother.
"What do I need your money for? You give us living expenses every year. How much can we two elderly people eat? It’s not like you don’t know your dad is a retired teacher, and he gets a pension and allowances every month. You’ve even been sending back Fierce Beast flesh now and then these past months, and it’s still sitting untouched in the freezer."
"Mom, just take it. Otherwise, use it as a saving for Xiaoyue."
When Miaomiao said that, the card was finally accepted. At this moment, Miaomiao subtly mentioned Su Mu’s meaning, which the two elderly already understood well. Jiang Dashu being idle wasn’t a new development.
"Here, take some sweet potato strips and peanuts with you too."
"Alright."
In the car, Xiaoyue waved, "Goodbye, Grandpa, Grandma, Uncle, Aunt, Cousin!"
"Xiaoyue, come play at Grandpa’s place again when you have time. Su Mu, drive carefully on the way back. No rush. Safety first."
"Okay."
"Safe travels!"
...
On the road, Xiaoyue lay asleep in the back seat. Miaomiao lowered her voice to ask how much money was on the card. Su Mu held up two fingers.
"Twenty thousand Spirit Stones?"
Su Mu shook his head.
"Two hundred thousand?!"
Su Mu nodded. Miaomiao looked shocked, finally understanding why Su Mu wanted her to remind them to be careful; this sum would surely be squandered by her brother if it fell into his hands.
"Here’s the card for you. The password is your birthday. Miaomiao, you can go car shopping tomorrow. If you like one, buy it. Or, you can pick one first, and we can go get it together later."
"Really buy one? Maybe we shouldn’t and keep the money for Xiaoyue instead."
"They’re two different things. Besides, a car doesn’t cost much, or if you prefer renting, that’s fine too. It’s just a dozen or so lower-grade Spirit Stones a day, and it won’t belong to us after the lease."
Miaomiao was stuck with no choice, gently biting her lip and giving Su Mu an exasperated look. "By the way, Su Mu, I think that when you go to the school tomorrow, it’s not just about showing your face and giving a speech, is it? Are you prepared?"
"Don’t worry, leave it to me."
Su Mu really had no experience teaching others, but dealing with a bunch of youngsters who haven’t even taken the martial exams yet was nothing to him.
When it comes to the martial exams, Su Mu felt he certainly had the authority to speak.
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