Chapter 16: Test My Marksmanship

  Xiao Shixiong, who knew he couldn't win against his own wife, glanced at Zhang Lieyang and took the opportunity given by his wife to say: "Young man, come with me!" Upon hearing Xiao Shixiong's words, Zhang Lieyang looked around helplessly and could only obediently follow behind him.

  Xiao Shixiong brought Zhang Lieyang to the shooting range in the garden and said, "I'm a military man, so if you want to marry my daughter, you must beat me in marksmanship!" As he spoke, Xiao Shixiong raised his Browning pistol and fired two shots casually, sighing, "Good gun, it's really a good gun!" Just as Xiao Shixiong was admiring the gun, Zhang Lieyang suddenly pulled out his own 92-style handgun and fired three shots at the distant target. Through the telescope, Xiao Shixiong saw the bullet holes on the target and said unintentionally, "This kid's marksmanship isn't bad!" Coming back to himself, Xiao Shixiong smiled and looked at Zhang Lieyang, asking, "What gun were you using just now?"

  "This is a pistol issued to US military officers!" Zhang Lieyang said, pulling out the 92-style pistol. Seeing the pistol in Zhang Lieyang's hand, Xiao Shixiong's eyes lit up with excitement and he asked, "Can I try it?" Zhang Lieyang reluctantly handed over the gun. Xiao Shixiong took the pistol and fired five shots at the target, then turned to Zhang Lieyang with a big smile and said, "Can you give this pistol to me?"

  Zhang Lieyang shook his head and said, "This gun was awarded to the top three students in our college when I graduated, so I won't give it away!" Upon hearing Zhang Lieyang's words, Xiao Shixiong reluctantly returned the gun. Zhang Lieyang stroked the gun in his hand, thinking to himself, "Why should I give it to you? This is a good thing, giving it to you would be a waste!" Just as Zhang Lieyang was lost in thought, Xiao Yajie walked into the shooting range.

  Zhang Lieyang, who had come back to his senses, smiled and took out a Browning from his pocket and handed it to Xiao Yajie, saying: "This gun is for you to defend yourself! This gun has a small recoil, stable performance, and is a must-have for home travel defense!"

  Looking at the gun in her hand, Xiao Yajie glanced awkwardly at Xiao Shixiong behind Zhang Lieyang. Xiao Shixiong smiled and said to Xiao Yajie: "Lieyang gave it to you, so take it!" After getting permission from her father, Xiao Yajie put away the Browning. At this time, Zhang Lieyang suddenly walked up to Xiao Yajie's ear and whispered: "I'll come pick you up in the afternoon, I'll take you, Zihuan, and Wanyue together to practice gunplay!" Hearing Zhang Lieyang's words, Xiao Yajie nodded slightly. Suddenly, Xiao Yajie seemed to have thought of something and hurriedly said to Xiao Shixiong: "Dad, Grandpa wants you to bring Lieyang to the front hall!"

  "Alright!" Xiao Shi Xiong said, and he took the lead and left. After seeing Xiao Shi Xiong leave, Xiao Ya Jie boldly pulled Zhang Lie Yang and said: "Let's go, I'll take you there!" As she spoke, Xiao Ya Jie's face suddenly turned red.

  Back in the front hall, Old Master Xiao smiled and asked: "Shi Xiong, is Lie Yang up to your expectations?" Shi Xiong glanced at his daughter and Zhang Lieyang, smiling as he said: "Barely passed!"

  "Good! So, Zhang Dage, let's arrange the engagement ceremony for these two children in a month, how about that?" asked Old Master Xiao with a smile. "Good, let's arrange it in a month!" replied Old Master Zhang excitedly. As he spoke, Old Master Zhang stood up and said to Old Master Xiao: "Since it's settled, I should also go to the Tang family with Lieyang!"

  "Alright, then the three of us old friends will meet up tomorrow to drink and discuss other matters!" said Old Master Xiao happily. After Zhang Old Master and Zhang Lieyang left, Old Master Xiao turned to Xie Shi-xiong beside him and said: "What do you think if we let Lieyang help you manage the troops?"

  "I don't know, but one thing's for sure, his marksmanship is better than mine!" Xiao Shixiong said with a smile.

  Mr. Zhang and Zhang Lieyang left the Xiao family soon after, they arrived at the Tang's house. As he walked into the Tang's house, Mr. Zhang smiled and said to Mr. Tang: "Don't you think I'm late?"

  "I don't mind that you're late, Old Man Xiao just called me! I had nothing to say, so let Liuye and the two girls get engaged in a month!" Old Master Tang said with a smile. At this time, Tang Wanyue, who was standing beside him, pouted and pulled at Old Master Tang's sleeve, saying "Grandpa, you're bullying people too!" As she spoke, she looked shyly at Zhang Liuye.

  Zhang Lieyang smiled and took out a Browning pistol, handing it to Tang Yuanyue, saying: "Nowadays the world is chaotic, this gun is for your self-defense!" As soon as he finished speaking, he heard Tang Yuanyue say with a blush: "Who has ever sent guns as betrothal gifts?" Upon hearing Tang Yuanyue's words, both Old Master Tang and Old Master Zhang burst out laughing.