With the Chen family's influence, it was not out of the ordinary to put both their son and daughter into the selection process.
No matter the outcome for Chen Feibai in the selection, his heroic deeds during the flood would definitely give his career a big boost.
General Chen understood this, that was why he smiled when Jiang Yao mentioned Chen Feibai as a hero.
As for Jiang Yao, she knew the difference between a dead or a living hero. The former, although gallant and noble, meant nothing for the Chen family. The latter, however, meant that Chen Feibai's career was all but set.
Even though General Chen and Old General Liang were best buddies, they had completely different temperament and character. Old General Liang was a genuinely kind and friendly person. With both Grandmother Liang and him as the elders, the vibe in the Liang family was one of harmony and kinship.