Ning Botao nodded. "I've heard about this before. I think he even went to jail for ten years. This guy is really something. Even someone who went to jail can find such a good job."

It's no wonder that the Ning family didn't know much about Gu Zhengkai and his group. Ning Hao didn't say much about his father-in-law's current position or his uncle's situation. Anyway, he recognized Jiang Qiao, and it had nothing to do with what his family did.

Because of his actions, Ning Boyuan had a great misunderstanding, feeling that this in-law was not as good as their family, so why should they respect him?

Ning Zhengtao disagreed before, so he didn't want to inquire. Qiao Jie didn't know much about it either. Besides, it's pointless for the father-in-law to talk about what his family members were doing, so he simply didn't say anything.

Chu Lin shared similar thoughts with Ning Hao. She thought Jiang Qiao was a good granddaughter-in-law. She had met all the family members and they were all good people, which was enough. Everything else was just icing on the cake.

“Don’t go empty-handed, bring something. Your father had an accident. Not to mention this granddaughter-in-law, even the child’s grandfather brought us food. Even in his condition, they still care about us. That shows that the Gu family cares about us old folks.”

Ning Boyuan sighed, "Alright, I'll go and see what kind of people the Gu family are."

When Jiang Qiao saw Ning Hao return with a resentful expression, she knew he must have said something unpleasant over there; otherwise, he wouldn't have made her man act like this.

"Oh, don't be angry. No matter what they say, I'm your wife. I won't lower my status because of anyone's belittling. Let's live our lives. Let them say what they want, as long as they don't talk nonsense in front of us. People can't control what others say."

Gu Zhengkai sighed, "Haozi, does your father not want to see our family?"

Ning Hao gave a wry smile. "Uncle, my good father is starting to resemble my grandfather. Fortunately, the old man is starting to understand things a little better now, but his son is deeply poisoned by this."

Gu Zhengkai had heard his niece describe Ning Zhengtao's personality; if it weren't for his father's personality, he wouldn't have suffered this much.

What could Gu Zhengkai say? Seeing Ning Hao's bad mood, he put his arm around his nephew-in-law's shoulder and said, "You can't choose your parents. Even if your father is completely wrong, people will only sympathize with the weak. So, try to think more positively. The more you dwell on it, the more it shows you care. You're only hurting yourself. Don't make those who care about you worry."

"No matter what he says, even if your father didn't approve of me as his uncle, he's certainly qualified to be your father-in-law, right? So don't worry about us being picky. Even though you're my niece's husband, I treat you like my own child. It's nothing special."

Ning Hao understood Gu Zhengkai's intentions, but precisely because he understood, he felt uneasy. It wasn't that man who understood him.

The thought of the man he still had to call "Dad" made him feel awkward and uncomfortable, and he didn't want to get used to it. He wished that this man had never existed in his life.

"Come on, let's go back inside and make some tea. Jiang Qiao brought some things back, let's make a few more, they're all ready-made."

Jiang Qiao really didn't plan to do much. She looked down on Ning Boyuan, and despite him being Ning Hao's biological father, she still dared to say that.

Besides, how has Ning Boyuan treated Haozi? Over the years, he has not only ignored or inquired about his son, but even when his son got married, he, as the father, did not utter a single word.

Putting aside whether the other party even cares about this son, Ning Boyuan probably doesn't care much about his daughter-in-law either.

Thinking about it, Jiang Qiao felt relieved. The Ning family had no idea what was going on in their family. Ning Hao probably hadn't told his family either. What they knew was probably just what outsiders were saying. As for other things, they probably didn't know much.

Ning Boyuan didn't listen to his parents. He even brought gifts when he visited Gu Zhengkai's home. Gu Zhengkai wasn't his elder, so why should he?

Besides, if he goes there and the Gu family falls, he will be implicated. However, since the other party has proposed to meet, it would seem as if he is afraid of them if he doesn't go.

It's not like he's not presentable; what harm is there in meeting him?

Ning Boyuan's mindset was something he himself couldn't quite explain; was it to show off or to find out the truth?

Jiang Qiao was busy in the kitchen when she saw Ning Boyuan walk into their house. Compared to a few years ago, Ning Boyuan had aged considerably. However, she had to admit that even in his old age, he was still very handsome; Ning Hao had inherited his parents' good looks.

While his mind wandered to all sorts of random thoughts, his hands didn't stop moving.

However, to her utter surprise, Ning Boyuan came out shortly after sitting in the house, and not to the toilet, but to go straight home.

Jian Ling was puzzled. "What does he mean by this? Is he not going to eat here anymore or what?"

Jiang Qiao shook her head, "I don't understand either, I'll go take a look." (78zw.m.78zw is the first site to publish this article.)

The food was almost ready, and Jiang Qiao went inside to ask someone to help bring it out. "What's going on?"

The expressions on Ning Hao's and her uncle's faces seemed a little off.

Gu Zhengkai sighed, "Your father-in-law, I really don't know how to evaluate him. Tsk tsk, he's quite a character. Hehe, Haozi, you've really had a tough time."

Ning Hao gave a wry smile. "It would have been better if that person hadn't come at all. He tried to find out what positions Uncle and Dad held by beating around the bush. Uncle didn't tell the truth either, just saying they were ordinary staff members, errand runners."

As for my dad, my uncle only said he led a few soldiers, so he was a battalion commander. Well, my good dad immediately felt a sense of superiority.

I guess it's because of my grandparents' family background. So, he said it's rare for him to come back and visit his grandparents, so a simple meeting between the two families would be enough; there's no need for a meal, as he has to go back and have a meal with my grandparents.”

Ning Hao didn't hide anything from his father's actions and told him the truth. Jiang Qiao smiled and said, "Isn't that good? If we're a little further apart, at least we can still look like relatives. If we're too close, all our shortcomings will be exposed. Forget it, let's eat our food. There are other dishes in the kitchen. Why don't you take them to Grandpa and Grandma and add some dishes for them?"

Gu Zhengkai patted Ning Hao on the shoulder. "Go on, we'll wait for you to come back for dinner."

Gu Zhengkai didn't want his niece's cooking skills to spoil his mood for the meal.

Jiang Qiao glanced at Gu Zhengkai's faded old military uniform and suddenly remembered why Ning Boyuan didn't want to stay for dinner.

Thinking about this, she couldn't help but laugh. "Uncle, isn't this outfit of yours time to be replaced? It's not like we don't have any new clothes. We've prepared so many for you, why do you always wear this one?"

Gu Zhengkai sighed, "Why would a cadre like me, who is going down to conduct research, dress so new? It would only attract hatred. Besides, it would make me seem a bit out of place. This is good. I can blend in with the masses wherever I go. They don't treat me like a cadre. We can talk about anything, which makes the work easier, right?"

Besides, clean clothes are fine; there's no need to wear new ones. But I guess your father-in-law judges me by my clothes, thinking I look rather down on my luck and that my life isn't much better.

As for your father, he's away most of the year and we can't count on him. Even you, his daughter, are living with your Grandpa Qiao. I suppose our family isn't much better off.”