However, he also had to say something: "Your great-aunt is doing alright. She's not struggling to make ends meet. Her children all have jobs. It's just that her children and husband are a bit of a worry. I heard that one of her divorced daughters has remarried. Maybe she wants to bring her daughter to meet her relatives."

However, I personally think that the possibility of this kind of family reunion is not very high; nine times out of ten, it's just to see if there are any connections you can make.

Jiang Qiao frowned. "Use connections? Our family members are all in the military, what connections do we have to rely on? Have you found out the connections of the rest of the family members?"

Ning Hao shook his head. "That's all for now. It's too early to be so detailed. However, Director Song has already asked them to send over a more detailed report. It will take some time."

Jiang Qiao hesitated for a moment, "Brother Ning, why don't you make another trip and tell my grandfather, so they know what's going on? I have a feeling this aunt has bad intentions."

Ning Hao's face darkened. "Qiao'er, it's not what I'm thinking, is it?"

Jiang Qiao gave a wry smile. "I really don't want it to be what you think, but I can't think of any other reason. Let's just be prepared..."

After telling Ning Hao the address, Jiang Qiao and Gu Zhixuan turned around and went back to school for class.

Ning Hao was eager to make this trip. He had heard from his grandmother that Jiang Qiao's biological mother had brought her younger brother, and the old lady's tone at the time was quite incredulous.

In everyone's eyes, Jiang Qiao was just an unwanted child who had simply found a family. No one expected that the family he found was actually his biological parents. His biological mother and younger brother came to visit, which was quite a shock to the people in the tenement.

It was around that time that Jiang Qiao fell into a coma. Even if everyone had a lot of questions, Qiao Jie explained a few things. Especially when they saw Wen Jingwan's red and swollen eyes from crying every day, everyone could understand the feelings of a mother. They had finally found their child, but now it had turned out like this.

At that time, Jiang Qiao's fate was uncertain, and the people in the courtyard felt more sympathy for Wen Jingwan than affection for her. Since her daughter was in such a state, how could a mother be in the mood to explain? So no one dared to ask any more questions.

As time went by, the matter of Jiang Qiao recognizing her family settled down. In everyone's mind, it was already a fait accompli. In addition, Jiang Qiao's sudden awakening was another piece of good news, so no one paid any more attention to how the mother and daughter recognized each other.

When Ning Hao returned, Wen Jingwan had already left. He was quite disappointed that he didn't have a chance to get to know his future mother-in-law better, or even just to make a good impression on her.

Unexpectedly, Jiang Qiao gave him such an opportunity. How could he not be happy?

He happily rode his bike there, not feeling tired at all, as if he had inexhaustible energy, and didn't look like a patient at all.

Although he had never been to Gujia Village, he had a mouth, so asking around was definitely not a problem for him. Especially when he saw that handsome face, everyone he met was extremely enthusiastic in giving him directions.

Wen Jingwan didn't expect Ning Hao to come looking for her. She was stunned when she saw Ning Hao appear at the door.

After scrutinizing Ning Hao from head to toe for a while, the eager look in his eyes and his excited expression made Ning Hao feel a little uneasy.

Although I know I'm good-looking, I can't possibly attract Wen Jingwan, my future mother-in-law, can I?

Especially Wen Jingwan's excited expression, which didn't seem fake, gave Ning Hao a sudden idea: the woman in front of him wasn't looking at him, but rather looking at someone else through his face.

He no longer indulges in the narcissism that Wen Jingwan was attracted to his appearance.

He subtly sized her up and down. Come to think of it, Jiang Qiao really resembled this woman in some ways. How to put it? Wen Jingwan gave off the feeling of a well-bred lady.

Jiang Qiao is a little different from her mother. When she is quiet, she is more refined than a lady from a prominent family. But when she speaks, she exudes an aura of power.

He tentatively asked, "Auntie, hello, I'm Ning Hao, the one Jiang Qiao treated my illness. My grandparents live in the same courtyard as Grandpa Qiao and his family."

"Ning Hao?"

Wen Jingwan's slightly confused expression was abruptly interrupted by Ning Hao's words, "Ning Hao?"

Ning Hao nodded. "Auntie, may I come in?"

Wen Jingwan nodded. "Come in quickly. You must be tired from the journey. Why don't you take better care of yourself? You haven't recovered yet. Why did you come all this way? If there's anything, just have Jiang Qiao and the others come over, or you can just make a phone call."

After Ning Hao entered the room and sat down, Wen Jingwan looked him over again. No matter how she looked at him, he seemed familiar. His eyebrows and eyes really resembled someone else's.

Before Ning Hao could even speak, Wen Jingwan impatiently inquired about his situation.

"Ning Hao, what's your mother's name?"

When someone asked his mother's name to his face for the first time, Ning Hao immediately became alert, because his mother had died a violent death, and the real murderer had not yet been caught.

Although Wen Jingwan is Jiang Qiao's mother, mentioning his mother makes him think a lot.

Wen Jingwan could tell from Ning Hao's expression that there must be a misunderstanding.

"Ning Hao, listen to me. I have a friend I've known since we were young, but unfortunately, we've lost contact for many years. Seeing you reminds me of my friend. Her name is Zhou Ningxiang. I don't know if you know her?"

This time, Ning Hao got excited, looking at Wen Jingwan with eager eyes, "Auntie, do you know my mom?"

Wen Jingwan asked in a trembling voice, "Zhou Ningxiang is your mother? Where is she now? How is she?"

When his mother was mentioned, Ning Hao's face darkened, and his voice became even lower. "Auntie, my mother has been gone for many years."

Wen Jingwan looked at Ning Hao in surprise, "What? Your mother has passed away? How is that possible? Although Sister Ningxiang's health wasn't very good, she shouldn't have passed away so early."

Ning Hao, what exactly happened to your mother? Tell me properly.

Wen Jingwan grabbed Ning Hao's shoulder somewhat out of control, the force of which even Ning Hao could feel.

"Auntie, please calm down, I'll tell you right away—"

Wen Jingwan really couldn't calm down. She didn't have many friends to begin with, and even fewer people she could confide in. Zhou Ningxiang was one of the few playmates she had when she was a child. The two of them were even more destined to be together. Years later, they actually went to the same school, except that Zhou Ningxiang was older than her and had already graduated.

Later, due to some unforeseen circumstances, he went to join the revolution before even graduating, constantly moving around and having no fixed abode, and the two lost contact.

She never dreamed that the next news she would hear about her best friend would be that they were separated by death. How could she possibly stay calm?