Refusing to marry a widower, I went on a crazy spree of sending my children to the army.

Chapter 441 Me? I like things that are exquisite, whether it's food, clothing, or other necessi

"Isn't that right, granddaughter?"

He Dechang looked over expectantly, while Qiao Manman laughed it off: "You can't say that. The Soviet Union has already landed on the moon. If we don't develop related technologies, won't we fall far behind them?"

It's important to understand that the moon has always been a strategically vital location for China!

After Qiao Manman finished speaking, there was a two-minute silence before someone broke the awkward atmosphere.

"Haha, Lao He, your granddaughter is quite domineering!"

That's right, the moon belongs to China. As the poem says, "Raise a cup to invite the bright moon, and we will share its beauty across a thousand miles."

And the Mid-Autumn Festival moon worship is a tradition that has continued for thousands of years. We can't let those foreigners take it away!

"Hahaha, yes, I didn't expect Old He's granddaughter to be so enlightened. She's really blessed!"

"Does the girl have a boyfriend? I have a student who's tall and handsome, and also very academically accomplished..."

Seeing that they were going off on a tangent, He Dechang quickly interrupted, "She got married, a military marriage, and her husband is a deputy regimental commander."

"Oh dear, we're late. Old He, why aren't you moving faster?"

If it had happened six months or a year earlier, my son Dazhu could have competed for it too!

"Let's not talk about that, I'm still feeling unwell. Let's drink tea, my Manman's tea is the best!"

The group moved on from the topic, but one of the elderly people casually asked, "Where's your housekeeper? Why hasn't she come out yet?"

“She…” He Dechang was quite embarrassed, but Qiao Manman bluntly said, “Huang Qin stole family information and was sent to the police station.”

Qiao Manman carefully observed everyone and, seeing their unanimous expressions of surprise, continued, "The police officer said she was comparing herself to her friends in the industry, feeling that her information was worthless..."

One sentence stirred up a huge wave of discussion. A group of people looked at each other in horror: "She has a circle of friends? Who does she compare herself to? Our nanny?"

Oh no, has someone stolen our secrets?

"Not necessarily, not necessarily. We're all very cautious and never talk about work at home. If we were to steal anything, it would be something trivial."

"No, no, I'm not comfortable with that. I need to go home and check!"

The nannies were all vetted before being sent here; who would have thought they would cause problems?

"Me too, me too! If any secrets are stolen, I'll be a sinner for all eternity!"

The atmosphere became tense, and everyone walked back with dark faces.

He Dechang told them to take some tea: "I'm going to pick up my daughter in a couple of days, so you'd better prepare some nice gifts for our meeting!"

"Chengcheng, I understand. I definitely won't let your daughter look down on me. We've been neighbors for years, your daughter is my daughter too!"

He Dechang wanted to argue a bit more, but when he caught a glimpse of their old and frail figures hurrying away, he couldn't say anything.

Qiao Manman thought it was a good idea; it's never too late to mend the fence after the sheep are lost.

Even though there was no advanced aerospace or weapons production technology in space, she didn't dare to openly display those books and blueprints. She could only gradually accelerate the research process, starting from Northeast China.

In the blink of an eye, lunch was ready. Qiao Manman sat down at the table, her appetite whetted by the delicious-looking food.

"Thank you, Grandma, thank you, Aunt Lin!" She put a piece of cabbage into their bowls, which drew sarcastic remarks from He Dechang and He Jingcheng.

"Oh dear, this old man has no one to care for him or love him!"

Qiao Manman quickly served He Dechang a chopstickful of shredded potatoes.

"Oh dear, my uncle..."

"Shut up!" Qiao Manman glared at He Jingcheng before picking up a piece of egg for him: "It's best for you!"

"Hehehe, thank you, my niece!"

Qiao Manman's inner voice, hands on her hips and pouting, asked while eating, "Uncle, are there any single people in your workplace who want to find a wife?"

Yes, there are quite a lot. Why?

Qiao Manman took Xia Zhao's arm with one hand and lifted her chin, which was buried under the table, with the other: "Zhao Zhao wants to find a boyfriend, arrange a blind date for her!"

"Sister-in-law, what are you saying!" Xia Zhao's face turned bright red, and her ears were burning hot.

He Jingcheng nodded: "Great! A girl as capable as this is sure to be popular!"

Li Hailian kicked him: "What nonsense are you talking about? We don't know anything about those people. What if they treat Miss Xia badly?"

Qiao Manman, Xia Zhao, and He Jingcheng all looked completely bewildered.

Then she laughed and said, "Our Jingcheng is different. He's always been an honest kid. He's not interested in anything other than his textbooks."

He's not married at his age and focuses solely on his research. He doesn't have any weird hobbies or illegitimate children.

Moreover, marriage is a union between two families. When you're looking at a man, you also need to consider his family.

If you encounter a wicked mother-in-law or a wicked sister-in-law, you'll have a lot of trouble!

Your uncle and I are open-minded and don't interfere in the affairs of young people at all.

Li Hailian's words struck a chord with Xia Zhao.

But she truly had no romantic feelings for He Jingcheng. On the contrary, because of Qiao Manman, she treated him with the respect due to an elder.

"Auntie, Researcher He and I are not a good match!"

"That's right, Mother. Xia Zhao is the same age as my niece. How can she be my wife!"

Li Hailian spat in his face: "You're the same age as me, and you're already a mother of several children!"

"You can't just harm a young girl like that!"

Seeing the two on the verge of conflict, Qiao Manman stepped in to smooth things over: "Don't argue, who knows when fate will bring you together!"

Uncle, could you help me find a few male researchers who come from simple families, are of noble character, and are willing to marry a female soldier?

I'll go back to my workplace and ask if there are any suitable male colleagues. We'll let Zhaozhao choose for herself.

"Great! With us uncle and nephew working together, we're sure to get Zhaozhao married off in style!"

Xia Zhao blushed and said, "Thank you, Uncle He!"

This was considered an acceptance of their generational relationship, thus putting an end to Li Hailian's hopes.

Li Hailian was heartbroken, but He Dechang told her to relax: "It's fate, who knows when it will come."

If all else fails, let Runming and Niannian have another child, and it will take our surname, He!

Qiao Manman nodded: "That's a good idea!"

Xia Zhao lowered her voice: "Sister-in-law, is it okay for you to talk about your uncle and aunt like that?"

Qiao Manman touched her nose guiltily: "Well, it's alright! Maybe they'll thank me later!"

Xia Zhao shook her head, indicating that she didn't understand. She quickly finished her meal, washed the dishes, and let the others into the room.

As she brushed past Ji Ming, she caught a glimpse of the complex and unfathomable emotions in his eyes and instinctively looked away.

Qiao Manman watched the show with a smile. After everyone finished eating and rested for a while, the group got up and headed to the city.

Once again, Qiao Manman was in an extremely good mood as she rode in the jeep.

I hummed a little tune as I walked, enjoying the scenery outside.

When they were almost in the city, Li Hailian interrupted and asked about her preferences.

"I'm very easy to please. I like things that are fine and exquisite, no matter what they eat, wear, or use!"