However, Jiang Qiao wouldn't waste her time on this. She had been staying with her mother for half a month, and not only she, but even Gu Zhengfeng was starting to have complaints.

“I said, Qiao’er, why don’t you come to the unit with Dad? What’s so great about staying in that hospital? It smells like medicine. It’s better to exercise with those soldiers.”

Wen Jingwan was anxious. She had observed her daughter closely these past few days and realized that she was a natural at studying medicine. She had already planned to let her daughter study more and nurture her well so that she could apply to medical school in the future. What a wonderful career for a young girl!

"What are you doing? The child is studying very well. I reckon it won't be long before she's able to treat patients."

Gu Zhengfeng looked at his daughter in surprise. "Qiao'er, tell Daddy, did you learn medicine from your Grandpa Qiao?"

Jiang Qiao nodded seriously, "I learn a little from Grandpa Qiao when I have nothing to do, anyway, I'm just killing time."

Gu Zhengfeng felt he should have a good talk with his daughter.

“Qiao’er, I don’t object to you learning skills, but don’t forget that all skills must be learned when you can understand them. You haven’t even learned all the characters yet. There are some things you can only memorize by rote. You can’t understand the essence and subtlety of them at all. How about this, I’ll send you to school. It’s not too late to learn from your mother when you’re resting.”

Looking at her parents' eager eyes, Jiang Qiao sighed softly, "Dad, Mom, I can't go to school here anymore because my grandfathers at home need my care, and my grandfather's side also needs someone like me to run errands for them."

"You know, Grandpa Qiao is getting old, and I can't do something so ungrateful. As for schooling, everything's been arranged with my family. I'll start attending junior high school regularly."

Although they both knew in their hearts that their daughter might eventually choose to leave, the fact that she actually brought up the issue still left them feeling uneasy.

Wen Jingwan turned her head away and secretly wiped away her tears. This period of time was the happiest and most joyful time she had experienced in recent years. She could even wake up laughing in her dreams.

Jiang Qiao had seen her mother's state, and she felt terrible about it.

"Mom, don't be like this, I'll come again in the future."

Wen Jingwan turned to look at her daughter, her eyes red, "Qiao'er, we made a promise, you can come and see us when you have time. If it's really not possible, you can come with your Grandpa Qiao. Your grandpa really can't do anything about it, but your Grandpa Qiao is free now."

Gu Zhengfeng patted his wife's back and said, "Wan'er, don't be like that. It's hard for the child too. You know, back then, the old man risked falling out with Wang Dahua and the others to take in our child. Just for that reason, it's only right that the child takes care of Grandpa Qiao."

The old man was getting on in years; how many elderly people would willingly leave their hometown and work far away from home?

Don't be sad, the child hasn't left yet, Qiao'er. When do you plan to leave?

"Dad, I want to stay with you for a few more days before I leave. I'll spend these days with Mom. I can't be biased towards one over the other."

Although Gu Zhengfeng was also saddened, he did not show it on his face. No matter where the child lived or what surname he had, he was still his bloodline, and nothing else mattered.

Jiang Qiao suddenly remembered something, "Oh right, on my way back, I'll stop by to see my uncle—"

Wen Jingwan firmly disagreed, "No, you're too young. You might not even have seen people in the past. Besides, what if you encounter bad people?"

Gu Zhengfeng was conflicted. Emotionally, he didn't want his daughter to get off the bus halfway, but rationally, he felt that his daughter shouldn't be treated like any other child.

Staring intently at Jiang Qiao, he asked, "Qiao'er, are you sure you can go? Or should I have someone accompany you?"

Jiang Qiao shook her head firmly. "Dad, to be honest, I'm not sure I'll be able to see my uncle, but I'm patient. I can wait for the right opportunity. If you send someone over, they won't have the time to waste with me."

Besides, I'm young, so the other party might not be wary of me, and it might be easier for me to meet my uncle.

Don't worry, I'm capable of protecting myself. If I can find my way here, I can go back on my own.

Gu Zhengfeng was in a complicated mood, his mind was in turmoil, "Let me think about this carefully."

Jiang Qiao accompanied her father to work. Gu Zhengfeng had his own plans in mind. After finishing his work, he looked up and was surprised to find his daughter studying a map on the table.

"What, you can understand it?"

Jiang Qiao looked up and smiled, "It's alright, I learned about it in geography class. I just wanted to see how big this place is. Dad, are you done?"

Gu Zhengfeng smiled and nodded, "Qiao'er, come on, Daddy will take you somewhere."

Jiang Qiao thought her father was going to take her to see something new, but she didn't expect that they would just end up at the edge of the woods.

This time, Gu Zhengfeng's expression was much more serious. "Girl, show me what you've got. Come on, attack your father. Let me see how well you've practiced your skills."

Jiang Qiao was dumbfounded. She never expected that her father would pull such a stunt on her just to test her ability to protect herself.

"Attack you? Dad, are you kidding me? What if you get hurt?"

Gu Zhengfeng glared at his daughter and said, "Do you think your father is made of paper? Bring it on!"

Jiang Qiao didn't hold back with her father and immediately launched a Black Tiger Heart Strike. However, this was just a feint; her real move was aimed at her lower body. To her surprise, her father dodged it. Without saying a word, he launched a fierce attack, and the two of them fought back and forth for quite a while.

Gu Zhengfeng originally wanted to test his daughter's strength, but the child really surprised him. The little girl's martial arts skills were good, but her strength was lacking, indicating a lack of training.

Jiang Qiao was even more surprised. She hadn't stopped training since she arrived, but she never expected her father to be so strong.

Jiang Qiao, who had been captured by Gu Zhengfeng, was practically starry-eyed. "Dad, you're amazing! Is this what they teach in your army?"

Gu Zhengfeng released his daughter and checked that the child was not injured before he felt relieved.

"If it were like you say, then everyone would be a master. I have to thank your grandfather for my skills. I was naughty and didn't want to study much back then, so he found a martial arts master to teach me. Otherwise, what do you think?"

Jiang Qiao gave Gu Zhengfeng a thumbs up, "I admire him, and I also admire my grandfather's foresight."

Gu Zhengfeng smiled and put his arm around his daughter's shoulder. "Yes, I also admire your grandfather. If he hadn't been so skilled, he probably would have been dead on the battlefield long ago."

My dear daughter, your skills are quite good for your age. However, skills will deteriorate if you don't practice. You need to practice more in the future.

However, Dad has thought it through. This time, your mom and I will take time off to go back with you, and we can visit Grandpa Qiao and your grandpa.