Over the past four years, Hou Diankui has not been idle; however, it has been ineffective. Qiao Jie has come to accept this situation with equanimity.

The child is already in this state, and they have prepared for the worst. However, Hou Diankui's feelings are understandable; it's all for the child's good.

"Sigh, it would be best if Qiao'er could wake up. If not, let's not force it. These past few years, you've suffered a lot because of us."

"What's there to be tired about? Don't forget, Jiang Qiao and I are from the same sect."

"By the way, where's Old Gu? Where did he go?"

Qiao Jie sighed, "I'm going to a meeting."

Hou Diankui's first reaction was not good: "Huh? He wasn't spared either?"

Seeing his reaction, Qiao Jie naturally knew that the other party was overthinking it. "It's just a meeting, a formality, to at least not make things difficult for the team leader. The commune has changed leaders again. Sigh, who knows what will happen next. Is it the same outside as here?"

Hou Diankui gave a wry smile. "It's all the same game, how could it be different? They're all pretty much the same."

Sigh, I thought Jiang Qiao had everything arranged properly here, but who would have thought that someone else would be replaced halfway through.

However, you don't need to worry too much. I've already calculated it, and we are all very fortunate people. So, just live your life as usual and don't take anything to heart.

We've made it through four years, what are we afraid of? If Qiao'er wakes up, our lives will have even more hope.

Qiao Jie grinned, showing his gap-toothed grin, "That's right. Now that Qiao'er is awake, this huge worry of mine is gone. With my granddaughter around, what do I have to fear?"

In fact, Hou Diankui also admired Qiao Jie quite a bit. This old man was really strong. Even after his granddaughter collapsed, the old man maintained an optimistic spirit. Hou Diankui felt inferior to him in this regard.

"Big brother, when Qiao'er wakes up, have her take you to get a good set of teeth."

Qiao Jie grinned and said, "That's right. Our Qiao'er is awake. We'll have to be pampered with good food and drink. We can't do without good teeth. Sigh, you can't deny getting old. We're really getting old. Even our teeth aren't good anymore."

Hou Diankui patted Qiao Jie on the shoulder. "Brother, you're doing great. Apart from a few teeth, you're perfectly healthy. Look around, there aren't many people your age. Even if there are, their health isn't much better. So, hope is in tomorrow, and a better life is ahead."

Stone, nestled in Hou Diankui's arms, chimed in, "Yes, sister's awake! Our family is complete now, we're happy, and I'm happy too—"

Hou Diankui chuckled and patted the little guy's head. "When your sister wakes up, it'll be time for our Shitou to go to school too."

The little guy nodded. "Grandpa taught me to read. Grandpa Hou, I know a lot of words."

Qiao Jie asked, "Did Stone understand what we just said?"

The little guy hesitated for a moment, looked up at Qiao Jie and Hou Diankui, and nodded. "Grandpa said that family matters and adult talk should not be told to outsiders. So, I understand at home, but I don't understand outside."

Stone's words made the two old men laugh heartily. "Oh my, my little Stone, how can you be so smart? I think you really took after your sister."

At this moment, Wen Jingwan and Jian Ling came out carrying Jiang Qiao's body.

"Hey, Uncle Hou, you're finally back! How's it going? Have you found everything?"

Hou Diankui waved his hand and said, "Don't worry, everything is ready. We're all set except for the final push."

"Jingwan, you can put the child on the recliner in the yard. I'm taking her out tonight."

Not to mention Wen Jingwan, even Jian Ling was overjoyed. "Uncle Hou, you said it was true? This time it really works?"

Hou Diankui nodded with a smile, "If that doesn't work, I'll go back home with your father-in-law and farm."

"By the way, your man is doing well. He went to the desert with some archaeologists, and he probably won't be back for a while, so don't worry about him."

Jian Ling smiled and put Jiang Qiao down, while Wen Jingwan helped her up. "Uncle Hou, I'm not worried about him at all. Have you eaten yet? I'll prepare some food for you."

At this moment, Ma Liu came out carrying the food. "I'm here. It's all ready. Lao Hou, come on, let's eat. You're a hero, so I have to take good care of you. You'd better put in some effort later and not let me down at the crucial moment."

Shi Tou got down from Hou Diankui's arms, ran to Jiang Qiao's recliner and sat down, pulling Jiang Qiao aside to start rambling on about what he had done that day.

"Uncle, what preparations should we make? What clothes should we bring for the child? Should Jianling and I go as well?"

Hou Diankui waved his hand, "No need for you. Ning Hao and Lao Song will be here in a bit. Brother Qiao, you have to go. If anything happens to the child, you need to handle it immediately."

Qiao Jie nodded. "Okay, I'll go."

Ma Liu asked anxiously from the side, "What about me? What should I do?"

While eating, Hou Diankui said, "You stay home and take good care of things, make some soup and stew and wait for us to come back."

Jianling, the safety of the whole family is in your hands—

Jian Ling nodded. "Uncle Hou, don't worry. With me here, no one will be able to bully this family."

Hou Diankui nodded in satisfaction. Although he hadn't asked Zhou Yu and his wife about their background, he could calculate and had a rough idea of ​​what kind of business they did.

"Grandpa Hou, what can I do to help you?"

Ma Liu sat down next to Shi Tou, scooped the child up and held him in his arms. "Our little Shi Tou is helping Grandpa tend the fire. We're waiting for your sister to come back for dinner. I'm telling you, when your sister comes back, she'll definitely bring you something delicious. Do you believe me?"

The little one shook his head. "Sister has no money—"

Jian Ling chuckled and pinched Shi Tou's little cheek. "Shi Tou, shouldn't you go practice your calligraphy?"

The little one stood up on her own initiative and said, "You guys sit down first, I'm going to get busy. See you tomorrow, sister."

The children went inside to study, and the remaining adults started preparing. Although they didn't need to bring anything, they were going to be staying in the mountains, and in this season, not to mention mosquitoes, even a snake would be quite scary.

Just as everyone was ready, Ning Hao and Song Zhi drove up.

After exchanging a few pleasantries, Ning Hao realized someone was missing from the house. "Where's Grandpa Gu? Where did he go?"

Gu Hanting should have been present at this time.

Qiao Jie sighed, "Don't wait for him, he went to a meeting. He said some new directives have been introduced. Let's go first, Qiao'er's matter is more important."

Hou Diankui did some quick calculations and concluded that Gu Hanting should be alright, so he quickly told Song Zhi and Ning Hao to help Jiang Qiao into the car.

"Have everything been arranged in the mountains?"

Song Zhi nodded. "Everything is arranged. Xiao Song has also come over, just to see Jiang Qiao. He flew here."

Wen Jingwan watched Hou Diankui and the others leave, her heart pounding. She didn't say anything. Her daughter was back. She thought that as family and parents, they could understand, but if outsiders knew, they might think they were playing tricks.

She was worried that her daughter wouldn't be able to come back in time, and she didn't know if the thing Hou Diankui brought back could summon her daughter back.

When Jiang Qiao arrived home, she saw that her mother looked preoccupied.

"Mom, what's wrong? Why are you standing at the door?"

Wen Jingwan clapped her hands. "Quick, they've gone into the valley. Girl, hurry!"