Inside the house, Qiao Jie was talking to her granddaughter about how she wanted to deal with the elderly couple from the Ning family.

Jiang Qiao sighed, "Sigh, even taking over is a problem for me. If these two old people are so poor that they can't afford to eat, no one will question me if I take them over."

But Grandpa, have you considered that both Grandpa and Grandma have their own salaries?

Qiao Jie nodded. "That's what I think too. If you force them to stay here, it's not exactly greedy, but it is. Let the brothers discuss it themselves. It would be even better if Haozi's uncle offered to support them."

"Haozi's uncle would definitely be willing. The old couple has retirement pensions and all sorts of receipts. The old man is still in good health and is not a burden now. He couldn't be happier. The key is the house. His uncle is after the house. Whoever the old man lives with, the house will naturally go with them."

Grandpa Qiao, there's something else I need to tell you. There's going to be another mouth to feed in the family in the future, and I promised Wang Benshan that I'd take care of him in his old age..."

Jiang Qiao explained Wang Benshan's background to the old man.

Qiao Jie sighed, "He's a pitiful person. Since he's reformed and you've already promised him, then we'll support him. There are so many people in the family, we won't miss his meal. However, you and Haozi will be under more pressure."

Jiang Qiao smiled and said, "Grandpa Qiao, these are not problems. Don't forget, my maternal grandfather and my mother gave me dowries. With this money, our lives will definitely be fine."

There's just one more person, and I'm worried you might not be used to it. You'll get used to it over time. This person, well, he's someone important, but unfortunately, he's gone in the wrong direction.

Fortunately, they were able to repent in time, which is good. With them at home, I won't worry about the safety of the house even if I go out. They are all professionals, and in some ways, they are much better than my granddaughter.

Even without asking, Qiao Jie had a general idea of ​​Jiang Qiao's wealth.

"As long as you don't feel like a burden, that's fine. Like your Aunt Jian and the others, they are in their prime and can support themselves by doing whatever they want. They don't need you for the time being. It's only when they get old and can't move that they will rely on you."

Grandpa doesn't have any special skills, so we'll just focus on making more medicine. You can see patients when you have time. We can manage, there are so many people in the family, so we won't have to worry about the baby after it's born.

"Grandpa Qiao, with your words, I feel more at ease. Sometimes, there are things I may not understand or handle well. I hope you can give me some pointers and reminders. You are the oldest in the family, and you have the most say."

Qiao Jie was amused by his granddaughter's words. "That's right. Grandpa will help you look after things from now on. In the countryside, there are some favors we'll have to do. It's okay, we old folks are here for you. Your job is different from others; you have to travel around. Sigh, these days they don't allow you to open a clinic or anything like that. Otherwise, we wouldn't have to go through all this trouble. Fortunately, you still have a salary, which should be enough to support us all."

Jiang Qiao said sweetly, "I'll listen to you, old man."

While making the medicine, Qiao Jie muttered to Jiang Qiao, "It seems like things are much more relaxed here than before. They're not as strict as they used to be. We can raise chickens and ducks, as long as the number isn't too conspicuous, there shouldn't be any problems."

I was thinking, once Lao Wang and the others arrive, we should do some calculations and decide to separate our household registrations and live together. That way, we can raise more chickens and ducks, and no one will say anything, since there are several of us.”

Jiang Qiao nodded. "That's true. These people have all retired. It's not good for them to just sit at home all the time. I can support them, but people always need to find something to do so they don't feel like life is hard. Old Wang is okay at working in the fields, but my Aunt Jian and Uncle Zhou are not cut out for that kind of work."

“Your Uncle Zhou, we’ve already thought it through. He can work at the clinic with He Wenqing. He Wenqing also has to take care of things at the commune. It’s perfect for your Uncle Zhou to run a stall. This way, he’ll have something to do and won’t be stressed. As for your Aunt Jian, she can stay at home to help you take care of the children and do cooking and stuff.”

As Jiang Qiao pounded the medicine, she said, "We'll ask them what they think once they've all gathered. Even if they don't do anything, I can still support them."

Qiao Jie nodded. "That makes sense. The fact that they came to you shows they know your character. It's not easy for anyone. If they had any descendants, they wouldn't be here bothering you."

Oh, and remember to mail the medicine for the child and the old lady; don't delay.

Jiang Qiao nodded. "I've already mailed them out. We'll change the prescription in a while."

When Ning Hao pushed the door open, he saw the grandfather and grandson each busy with their own things, and the tranquility of the room was broken by his arrival.

"Lunch is ready, let's cook this afternoon!"

Jiang Qiao looked up at Ning Hao with a bright smile, "Is dinner ready? Grandpa Qiao, let's go eat."

Ning Hao came over and helped the old man and the young man up. "I'm fine this afternoon, I can help you apply the medicine."

Qiao Jie nodded. "I think it's a good idea. Grandpa is getting old and will pass away one day. You are Qiao'er's man, so you have to help him in the future. Qiao'er, don't underestimate this medicine. It can cure serious illnesses."

"To be honest, Jiang Qiao could support a whole family with just the money she makes selling medicine. You should keep that in mind, and don't feel like your wife is superior to you because of it."

Ning Hao helped the old man walk and said, "Grandpa Qiao, don't worry, I'm not that kind of person. My wife is outstanding, and I'm proud of her. No one is as capable as my wife. Qiao'er is healing and saving lives, which is a virtuous act. I fully support her."

"That's good. It's better to be able to think things through than to overthink it."

Ma Liu prepared a very lavish meal. His granddaughter and grandson-in-law had returned, which was a good thing. Even Zuo Zhankui and a few others were invited over to join in the fun.

Upon seeing Ning Hao, Zuo Zhankui first praised him, "Not bad, kid. I didn't expect you to be so courageous. Even after taking off these clothes, you still managed to keep charging forward?"

Ning Hao scratched the back of his head sheepishly and laughed, "Grandpa Zuo, you would have done the same. If I had been there, I would have just wanted to go and help. I didn't think about anything else, I just didn't want them to bully us."

"Well said, that's how it should be. Without some backbone, how can anything get done? What a pity—"

Ning Hao understood Hou Diankui's regret. "Grandpa Zuo, there's nothing to regret. I'm doing fine this way. At least my parents-in-law are still here. As for me, I can go home to take care of the elderly, my wife, and the children. I can still continue to work for the revolution, just in a different position and in a different way. Let's hurry inside. My sixth grandpa made a lot of meat—"

Upon hearing the word "meat," Zuo Zhankui's eyes lit up. "Hurry up, before those old guys eat it all!"

Jiang Qiao, heavily pregnant, comforted him, saying, "Don't worry, there's plenty of meat, enough for you to eat."