Gu Zhengkai smiled and said, "Dad, you don't need to go up the mountain this afternoon. You're tired from the journey back. It's not too late to help tomorrow."

Ma Liu nodded. "I think it's fine. I'll go over this afternoon. Old Gu, you stay home and keep my brother and Qiao'er company."

Qiao Jie looked at Ma Liu and couldn't help but laugh, "Liu Zi, want some cherries?"

Ma Liu nodded with a smile, "I saw this thing back then, but I didn't get to eat it. Big Nose brought it over. It's very precious. I ate one today, and I can't forget the taste. I can eat a few while I'm helping out up the mountain."

Jiang Qiao herself couldn't bear to hear this. "Grandpa Liu, this afternoon, you and the team leader can buy it directly. We'll buy as much as you want; it's not a problem. Buy more; we have a lot of people in our family, and we won't take advantage of the team's small discounts. We'll pay whatever price they charge."

Gu Hanting nodded, "I think it's a good idea. Liu Zi, carry the basket on your back and buy more. The girl is pregnant, so she might eat some too. We'll pay for it. It's all the same whether we sell it to her or not. Qiao'er, bring some extra money to your Grandpa Liu Zi when you go."

After the meal, Ma Liu happily followed Gu Zhengkai, carrying a large basket on his back.

Qiao Jie remarked with a sigh, "Your sixth grandfather has the heart of a child."

As Jianling picked up the bowls and chopsticks, she said, "This is great. The house is lively now. Let's wait for Uncle Liu to bring back cherries."

After Jiang Qiao finished eating, she went back to her room and took a nap. When she woke up, Jian Ling was busy with her handicrafts.

"Good heavens, we prepared enough beforehand, how could we possibly use so much?"

Jian Ling disagreed, "That won't do. Prepare more so the child won't suffer. I'm just idling anyway. I can't go up the mountain to work, so I'll just keep myself busy with this. It won't tire me out."

"Let me tell you, the restaurant has sent people over to help pick cherries, so there must be a lot."

Jiang Qiao smiled and said, "That's because you haven't been there. That place is huge, with them covering the mountains and fields. I can't even estimate the number."

Jian Ling was dumbfounded. "So much? If I had known it would be like this, I would have asked my husband to bring more water. No, I have to send some water over to them."

Jiang Qiao didn't stop her. After telling Jian Ling how to get there, she went off to get busy.

Qiao Jie came over to see his granddaughter busy writing something. The old man glanced at her and knew what she was doing.

"It's good that these prescriptions have been compiled. If every family could abandon the idea of ​​keeping them hidden away and passing them down to their descendants, many of these prescriptions probably wouldn't be lost."

Jiang Qiao also felt this deeply. If her sect had been able to pass on the knowledge without reservation back then, it wouldn't be in this situation where no one would inherit it. Fortunately, she came across this thing; otherwise, it would be such a pity.

"Don't rush, let's take it slow. You're still young, what can Grandpa do to help you?" (First published on 78Chinese.com)

Jiang Qiao sighed and shook her head. "No need for now. You should take good care of your health."

This is the only time I still have some energy. After the baby is born, I probably won't have time to organize these materials anymore.

I thought I should organize some of them first, so I can take them out whenever I need them. I can't just rely on my brain to remember things; a bad pen is worse than a good memory.

Moreover, I'm also afraid—afraid that some things will be lost in my hands, and then I would truly be a sinner.

Qiao Jie patted Jiang Qiao on the shoulder with a smile, "You're right. Organize it up. At least it will come in handy in the future. Don't put too much pressure on yourself. Maybe it was all arranged by fate that you were able to meet this person."

If you can pass on those nearly lost skills again, that's a great deed you can do. Just do your best. Sigh, if only Grandpa had had your mindset back then, he wouldn't be where he is today.

Jiang Qiao smiled and said, "Grandpa Qiao, I might use the secret recipe left by our ancestor Qiao Jie in the future. I don't think you have any objections, do you?"

Qiao Jie waved his hand. "Here you go. That's for you to pass down. No matter who it's passed on to, it's about healing people and benefiting future generations. If our Qiao family ancestors knew, they would probably be pleased."

According to the old saying, that would be a great deed with immeasurable merit. Grandpa doesn't have the ability, so it's good that you do it. At least Grandpa will have done a great deed.

Maybe God arranged for you to come to Grandpa's side just to fulfill my wish?

Back then, I thought our Qiao family's craft was going to be lost, but I never expected that you, child, would have such talent. Perhaps this is fate.

Now, I especially want to thank Wang Dahua. If she hadn't become senile, I wouldn't have such a wonderful granddaughter as you.

Speaking of this, Qiao Jie was particularly satisfied. Back then, he was worried about what would happen when he got old. He was getting older year by year. He couldn't die anytime soon, and he couldn't live a good life. Who could he rely on?

Fortunately, Jiang Qiao came along, and he had someone to rely on. The two of them could keep each other company. He never expected to have such a good life today. His brothers were with him, and his children were all filial to him. The loneliness he couldn't bear before never returned. All of this was brought about by Jiang Qiao.

Therefore, Qiao Jie felt that Jiang Qiao might have been sent by their ancestor.

Jiang Qiao smiled sweetly, "Grandpa Qiao, why are you saying all this? We are both alive and well, and nothing is more important than that. Even though we are not related by blood, in my heart, my grandfather and I are equally important. Being able to live with you for so many years is my good fortune."

I can't even imagine how I got out. Ugh, the Jiang family is no easy bunch. If I'd fallen into their hands, I probably would be dead already.

Speaking of the Jiang family, the old man thought of Jiang Hong and her brother, "How are Jiang Hong and Jiang He doing now?"

Jiang Qiao shook her head. "Jiang Hong has been linked to enemy agents. I haven't found out what's going on, but I don't think she's doing well. As for Jiang He, he's just loafing around waiting to die."

I didn't inquire about them after I got back; it's easier to keep this person away from us anyway.

Qiao Jie sighed, "This family is all scoundrels. Alright, Grandpa's going out for a stroll. You can continue writing."

Just as it was time to prepare dinner, Jianling and Ma Liu returned happily, with Ma Liu's basket filled with cherries.

"Originally, everyone said that since you found this cherry tree, you didn't want to charge me, but I didn't let you. We'll do what we're supposed to do. We can't take advantage of the collective, can we?"

"Girl, do you know how these cherries are priced?"

Jiang Qiao pondered for a moment, "If it's too expensive, most people won't be able to afford it; if it's too cheap, it won't reflect the special nature of this thing. It definitely won't be more expensive than meat, maybe four or five cents?"

Jianling nodded admiringly, "Impressive, you were able to guess the approximate price. Let me tell you, six cents is already quite a high price."