Jiang Qiao glanced at Zhao Jianjun and said, "What? Just because my grandfather isn't home, I can't make decisions?"

My grandfather agreed beforehand, and he even provided the items. Otherwise, where would I, a student, get the money and tickets to buy this?

Besides, my grandfather has been single for so many years, seeing patients every day. He can't possibly be short of money to buy a bicycle. I remember your family bought one several years ago, right?

Zhao Jianjun gave a wry smile. "I didn't mean anything by it, I just thought buying a car was a big deal. I didn't expect Grandpa Qiao to let you make the decision on this. You're really something—"

“Sigh, what’s so great about it? I’m worried about it too. My grandpa travels around the countryside every day, it’s not easy for him. I was thinking of getting him a cart, even if he has to push it, it’s better than him carrying a basket on his back.”

"Alright, let's stop walking. How are the three of us supposed to ride?"

Chunming volunteered to ride, Jiang Qiao sat behind him, and Zhao Jianjun sat in front. Although it was a bit cramped, at least they didn't have to walk.

After discussing the new car Jiang Qiao bought, the people in the courtyard didn't think much of it. Qiao Jie had been practicing medicine for many years and had some savings.

Besides, anyone can afford that car; it's just that the tickets are hard to get. But it's not difficult for Qiao Jie, since he's a doctor and knows far more people than they do. It's not surprising that he could get one.

However, when the news reached the Jiang family, the situation took a different turn. Niu Guihua regretted it, wondering how she could have been so foolish as to let Jiang Qiao go. If she had adopted her daughter under Old Qiao's name, her family would have gotten a house for free, and the child would have been well-fed, clothed, and able to go to school.

Once he started plotting, he began to nag the old lady, "Mom, why don't you ask that old man Qiao later? He doesn't have a son, right? We can have one of our sons adopted by him. That way, he'll have someone to take care of him in his old age, and our child can get a house for free."

Wang Dahua sighed, "Why didn't you say this sooner? You only thought of it now because you see Jiang Qiao is doing well? I advise you to give up this idea. Do you think that old man Qiao is so easy to fool?"

If he wanted a son, he would have adopted one long ago. Why would he wait for our family? Jiang Qiao is lucky to have met Ning Hao. Otherwise, do you think that old man would have agreed so easily?

Jiang Hong pouted as she pasted the cardboard boxes. "Mom, you're so wise after the event. Why didn't you think of this sooner? Even if you had given me to the Qiao family, you could have at least benefited a little. I would have secretly brought you some good food instead of letting Jiang Qiao get such a big advantage."

"Look at that old man, he goes out to treat patients every day, he must make a lot of money. If I had gone there back then, that money would definitely be ours, and that house would be ours sooner or later."

Niu Guihua glanced at Wang Dahua and cautiously said, "Mother, is there really no possibility at all? It would be fine to give Jiang Hong to Old Qiao for adoption. Doesn't he like girls? Our family doesn't need any."

Wang Dahua sighed and drank a bowl of water. "Do you think that old man Qiao will take anyone? Putting aside the incident Jiang Qiao caused before, just look at our child being arrested. Just because of that, that old man definitely won't get involved."

Sigh, I was wrong. I was only thinking that it was a rare opportunity for our family to be together, and no matter how hard life got, we would stay together.

Who knew life would be harder than I imagined? I've even been thinking, maybe I should go back to the countryside with you all; at least we could go beachcombing and at least fill our stomachs.

Niu Guihua pouted and said, "Mom, come on, go ahead and try to go beachcombing. The north wind is howling and the seawater is freezing cold. How can you go beachcombing? You'll freeze to death. It's okay if you try it once in a while, but if you go every day, even I can't stand it, let alone someone like you who lives in the city all year round."

Let me tell you, if you suddenly have to work, you won't be able to get off the bed for three or four days. Don't be fooled by our daily farming; we've gotten used to that kind of life. Try putting a city person down there and see what happens. They'd be crying their eyes out.

Besides, what our family needs most right now is money; we can manage by just making do with whatever we eat.

Wang Dahua understood this perfectly well, but money wasn't so easy to earn. She couldn't make much money even after pasting cardboard boxes all day long.

She did want to go out and deliver babies, but these days, for some reason, it seems like women don't have children anymore. She has the desire but no opportunity, so she can only stay at home and earn a meager living.

Thinking back to how much money Jiang Qiao made from just one trip, Wang Dahua's mind started racing.

"Guihua, how about we go to the beach and collect some seafood? We can bring it back and sell it for money."

Niu Guihua stared wide-eyed at Wang Dahua with an incredulous expression. "Mom, are you kidding me? Acquire? Do you think they'd sell to us? As far as I know, those people wouldn't take that kind of risk; that would be a mistake."

"Make a mistake? How could that be? What if we get Jiang Ping to get a letter of introduction from his workplace, and we acquire it in the name of his workplace?"

Niu Guihua wasn't sure about this. "Jiang Ping is just a lowly worker. Why would the factory trust him? Besides, even though the people in the fishing village live by the sea, they still rely on these things to make a living. Even if we buy them with money, where will the money come from? Our family is still in debt."

Wang Dahua had heard Jiang Qiao and the others discuss this before. The key issues were sales channels, supply sources, and money. That was how Jiang Qiao and the others had discussed it. She knew Zhou Songyuan's family, so that would be easy to discuss.

As for sales channels, it wouldn't be a problem as long as her son's company was willing to buy them. She didn't want her son to go to the black market either, because if things went wrong there, the whole family would be ruined. As for money, that was giving her a headache.

He glanced at his daughter-in-law, hesitated for a long time, and said, "I'll figure out the money."

After Jiang Qiao finished reading the medical book, she took a break and pondered Fu Lin's matter. It wasn't that she didn't want to do it, but how to minimize the danger was what she should consider.

The next morning, she rode her bicycle straight to the countryside to find Wang Datou.

Wang Datou was still stunned when he saw Jiang Qiao. He had said he would arrange something for him last time, but nothing had happened. He thought he had forgotten about him, but unexpectedly, Jiang Qiao came looking for him directly.

"Brother Wang, go to the city now and rent a house, somewhere secluded, preferably with few houses around. I have a friend who needs a warehouse, and he'll need help with something later. Go and take care of it today..."

After agreeing on a meeting place, Jiang Qiao instructed, "Remember, don't let Yu Deshui know. I can't trust him yet, so don't ruin my friend's important plans."