So, when Yu Deshui and Wang Datou left, each of them had an extra bag in their hand.

"Oh my god, if we had known you would do this, we wouldn't have come! Jiang Qiao, you can't do this—"

Jiang Qiao smiled and pushed the two towards the door. "Give and take, that's the way friends should get along. We're going to be friends for life. Things can't measure the friendship between us, don't you think?"

Besides, I happen to have some at home. If I didn't, I wouldn't have given it to you. Moreover, this is something your family needs. Take it home and see for yourself, then you'll know what I'm giving you. Alright, hurry back home, everyone. It's so cold, don't catch a cold."

When they got home and opened their packages, Yu Deshui and Wang Datou finally realized what Jiang Qiao had given them.

Just as the girl said, it was exactly what they needed and they couldn't refuse. Even Yu Deshui couldn't help but admire her thoughtfulness.

For Jiang Qiao, the Lunar New Year was just another year older, as the limitations of age were gradually being broken down.

As for the rest, I honestly didn't feel anything. I don't know if it's because I've lived through two lifetimes or because I'm just getting old, but I don't have the joy of a child celebrating the New Year. On the contrary, her way of staying at home is quite similar to that of several old men.

In my spare time, I read books, do exercises, and then cook for the adults and children in my family.

Since returning home, there has been a constant supply of meat at home. In the past two days, even Gu Zhihong has been so full of meat that he can't eat any more. Good things can't be eaten every day. Now, he understands why. He's starting to crave vegetables.

So, after exercising, I discussed with Jiang Qiao about making some vegetables.

Gu Hanting chimed in, "You know what, I still have quite a few vegetables stored in my cellar, just in case, to eat in the winter."

“Girl, come on, let’s go get it. Zhihong, you and your older brother keep practicing. Don’t let the New Year stop you from relaxing. Practice with your uncles and the others whenever you have time.”

Gu Hanting keeps a close eye on his grandson. The child has no parents, so he, as the grandfather, can't spoil him. If he's strict with him when he's young, he'll have less to worry about when he grows up.

"Dad, don't worry. In a little while, I'll practice with the two kids. I also want to see how my son and nephew are doing. Let me tell you, don't be worse than your uncle, or you'll lose face."

Before leaving, Jiang Qiao said, "I'll come back and continue the inspection, Uncle. Give those two a good workout."

Gu Hanting nodded in satisfaction and took his granddaughter out. The old man said this to find a place for the things in his granddaughter's space, but the varieties he took out should still be things he had grown and could still be stored.

"Grandpa, I'll put more vegetables in the cellar so that even when I go back, you can still have some to eat anytime."

Gu Hanting nodded, then whispered to his granddaughter, "Don't take too much. They're all gone, and they won't be able to stay in the warmer weather."

Jiang Qiao smiled and whispered to Gu Hanting, "I'll put some extra apples or something for you. When you take them out, just say you asked someone to buy them for you. Otherwise, I didn't bring that many back this time, and there won't be enough to eat."

Gu Hanting patted his granddaughter's braids and said, "Okay, Grandpa will listen to you."

The grandfather and grandson talked about Wen Songtao's situation as they walked.

"Speaking of which, Grandpa wasn't as open-minded as your maternal grandfather."

Jiang Qiao shook her head and said with a serious face, "There's nothing to think about or not think about. Your situation is different from my maternal grandfather's. My eldest uncle is like that, and my father is like that. How can you avoid it? The only pity is my younger uncle and his wife and my eldest aunt."

But what can you do? What's done is done, so don't overthink it. People should just look forward and move on. Who looks back every day for no reason?

If that were to happen, I suspect he would develop psychological problems.

To be honest, my grandfather's life wasn't much better either. He didn't have anyone to take care of him, and I was really worried about leaving him in a place like that. If something happened, it would definitely be too late.

Fortunately, there are few people there, the local customs are relatively simple and honest, and there aren't many problems. Otherwise, I wouldn't have advised them to stay.

I heard that my uncle's condition is not very good, but I was really busy with other things and didn't have time to go. I'll go and see him after I finish my exams. My grandfather is worried, but there's not much he can do to help.

But even if I went there, I doubt I'd make much of a difference—”

Gu Hanting could understand that; some things weren't due to Jiang Qiao's abilities alone.

“It’s alright. It’s good to go and take a look. At least it will put your grandfather’s mind at ease and let him stay there in peace. If he goes out, he can’t help and will only cause trouble for the child.”

There are some things that the grandfather and grandson don't explicitly say, but they both understand each other.

Jiang Qiao felt it was somewhat inappropriate to discuss such a heavy topic during the Lunar New Year.

"Grandpa, should we store some grain in the cellar?"

Gu Hanting shook his head. "No, that place is damp. Let's put it in the kitchen. We've been rationed here, so we don't have much to eat."

Listening to the occasional sound of firecrackers outside, Gu Hanting sighed with emotion.

"Tomorrow, you should go to the cemetery with your uncle and the others. No matter what, moving to that place is indeed a bit inconvenient, but it will save you trouble."

Jiang Qiao put a lot of things in the cellar and reported them to Gu Hanting one by one. Then the grandfather and grandson carried the things back.

At this moment, snowflakes began to fall gently from the sky. In the distance, Jiang Qiao saw Ma Liu helping Qiao Jie walk towards them.

"Grandpa Qiao, Grandpa Liu—"

Ma Liuchong and Jiang Qiao waved their hands, "Need any help?"

Jiang Qiao waved his hand. "How is it? Big Head's wife is doing well?"

Upon arriving, Qiao Jie sighed, "The pregnancy isn't going well; the child won't be able to eat."

Gu Hanting asked in surprise, "Can't we eat anymore? That's impossible, Da Tou really dotes on his wife?"

Ma Liu explained from the side, "It's no use being in pain, because her family is dragging her down. Her sister-in-law is also pregnant, and she's making a fuss. She can't ask for anything she wants to eat, and she has to get food from her mother-in-law. What does her family have? They have to rely on this girl. Sigh, it's tough being a wife."

However, I told Da Tou's wife that if she doesn't pay attention to her nutrition, she might lose the baby. She should weigh the pros and cons: is her brother's wife more important, or is her and Da Tou's two children more important? If the child is lost, which do you think is more important?

Big Head got anxious too. The kid said that if his wife dared to take all the samples you gave her back to her parents' home, he could forget about living together. I guess his wife would listen to him.

"Sigh, that wife seems like such a bright and intelligent person, how could she do something so foolish?"