Actually, Grandma Qiao was also very worried, but she absolutely couldn't show it, and she absolutely couldn't lose.

Qiao Lian'er just returned and said to Old Man Qiao, "Grandpa, if you do this, those people will only be secretly happy and say even more hurtful things. We need to show confidence and momentum."

"Since we've already gone, we can only succeed, we can't afford to lose."

Old Man Qiao looked at Qiao Lian'er: "Lian'er, I believe you. I just want your promise."

"Will your uncles and brothers all come back safe and sound?"

"Not to mention that they can't afford to be injured at all, if they really encounter those thieves and bandits while escorting goods, how can they possibly escape without getting bloodied and scratched? I want them to survive, not lose an arm or a leg."

Qiao Lian'er thought of the men of the Qiao family, who were not only strong and agile with long arms and legs, but also quick-witted, nimble, and resourceful when they encountered tigers and brown bears in the mountains.

More like beasts than wild beasts.

This is why she thought escorting goods was feasible from the beginning.

They'll definitely run into those people on this trip. Once they get through this hurdle and gain experience, things will go much smoother from now on.

She believed that the men of the Qiao family were capable of doing it.

“I can assure you, sir, that this might be an opportunity given by heaven to allow the strength of our Qiao family to be put to greater use. If we seize this opportunity, we will have plenty of opportunities to use our talents in the future, instead of spending our days running around in the fields and mountains.”

Old Man Qiao remained silent, but he was already showing signs of being moved.

He slapped his thigh and stood up: "Good, based on what Lian'er said, I don't need to be worried anymore. I'll just wait for them to come back safely."

Grandma Qiao finally smiled a little: "You've lived your whole life, but you're so late to the party. Look at the rest of the family, who's like you?"

Old Man Qiao raised his head arrogantly: "Hmph, I don't believe you won't worry about it."

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Shi Murou carried a food box into the courtyard of Datong Lane. She looked at the kitchen and then at the courtyard, but there was nothing cooking.

It's probably already cooked and sitting inside.

Thinking this, she saw Shen Liang in the study and went in.

Shen Liang was calculating on rough paper. He had been in a state of distress these past two days, and his draft paper was a mess, unlike his usual organized state.

"Brother Shenliang, don't work so hard, it's time to eat." Shi Murou put the food on the table.

She looked around and asked, "Brother Shenliang, didn't you make anything to eat?"

"What are you making to eat?" Shen Liang asked, looking puzzled.

Did Shen Liang buy the snake not to make soup for her, or was he just too tired today and planned to make it for her tomorrow?

Thinking this way, Shi Murou felt at ease. She didn't expose Shen Liang's thoughts; he probably thought it was a surprise for her, so she pretended not to know.

Shi Murou had already figured out how to act surprised and delighted tomorrow.

"It's nothing. I was just worried that the food I brought for you wouldn't be enough. Brother Shenliang, please eat up."

After they finished eating, Shen Liang gently embraced Shi Murou: "Rou'er, meeting a woman like you is the greatest blessing of my life."

Shi Murou had a sweet look on her face.

"Hey, watch out, there's a snake!"

Shen Liang suddenly pushed Shi Murou aside. He reached out his hand to block the snake and was bitten solidly.