Ning Hao snorted coldly, "My grandparents are still alive. Is it appropriate for you to bring up inheritance at this time?"

"You're a grown man, if you have such a wicked nature, go outside and do it. Trying to scheme against your own parents, aren't you ashamed?"

Ning Botao got angry when his nephew said that to him. "You brat, you've learned to talk back now. Looks like you weren't disciplined enough when you were little. Today, I'll teach you how to respect your elders on behalf of your father."

Ning Botao had just raised his arm when Jiang Qiao, who was standing to the side, slapped him away.

She looked coldly at Ning Botao and said, "My man is not for you to lecture. Ning Botao, step back and don't force me to take action. You know better than anyone who I am."

Sit down, all of you. If you want to talk, speak properly. If you want to do something, just tell the old lady. Listen to whatever my grandma says.

One more thing: my husband has never coveted anything from the elderly. We have no objection to who the elderly want to give it to.

Furthermore, let me give you a piece of advice: You want to sever ties with the old man? Hmph, don't forget, the house is registered in his name. Do you think you can sever ties just because you got the house? I'll wait and see!

This one sentence completely stunned the group of people who were so angry they wanted to argue with Jiang Qiao. They didn't listen to anything else, but this one sentence made them realize that taking over the house would be a bit of a problem.

Ning Hao glanced at Jiang Qiao, then reached out and tightly grasped his wife's hand. He felt a warmth in his heart; he wasn't alone. He had his wife protecting him. He wasn't fighting alone. His wife loved him more than anyone else.

Jiang Qiao smiled sweetly at Ning Hao, "Don't be angry, your health is more important than anyone else's."

The young couple's interaction made everyone present lower their heads in embarrassment. They were all secretly thinking that young people these days really have no self-respect, with their elders present, and they still didn't restrain themselves.

Only Zhu Lin felt relieved. Look, her eldest grandson has finally found the right person. From now on, this child will be someone who loves him.

He glanced at his son and daughter and said, "Did you hear what Jiang Qiao said? Your father and I are inseparable. We've never thought of leaving each other in our lives, for better or for worse. I can't let you brats tear us apart in our old age."

No matter how hard we were back then, we always tried our best to raise you children. We never thought that we were so poor and couldn't afford to eat that we would have to give you away.

I never imagined that in my old age, when I encounter difficulties, you children would think of abandoning your father. How can you face the sacrifices we've made over the years? How can you face the love and care your father had for you?

Ning Botao clearly didn't listen to what the old lady was saying. "Mom, look at what you're saying. We never said we wouldn't support you, but what are we supposed to do now? Are you happy that everyone is suffering? You're not acting like an elder. We should avoid as many people as possible, that's the right thing to do."

Zhu Lin shook her head in disappointment. "My son, is this how we, as your parents, taught you to be a person?"

"Alright, let's not say anything more. I'll make the decisions about this family. Whoever takes care of us in our old age will get this house. Your father and I will definitely not separate."

Ning Botao's wife was unhappy. "Mom, my father already promised to give the house to my son when he got married. How can you go back on your word?"

Zhu Lin snorted coldly, "Times have changed. Back then, your father-in-law hadn't even gotten into trouble yet, and you all wanted to sever ties with him. Do you think his words still matter?"

"Stop talking nonsense, all of you give me an answer: who's going to take care of us old folks?"

Ning Ailin looked at her younger brother and his wife, then at Jiang Qiao and his wife, and sighed, "Mom, it's not that I don't want to take care of you in your old age, but my situation is a bit special right now. If your son-in-law doesn't agree, I don't dare to take you in. Maybe I should go back and discuss it with my husband."

Ning Ailin left, and Ning Botao and his wife exchanged a glance before standing up together. "Mom, I still have things to do at the factory, so I'll go first. Come find me when you've made up your mind."

Ning Botao and his wife also left, leaving Zhu Lin sitting on the kang (a heated brick bed) with tears streaming down her face. She was heartbroken and angry.

“These are the children I raised with such care and effort. When it comes to the crucial moment, they all think only of themselves. Do they really think I’m senile?”

Ning Hao sighed, "Grandma, don't be sad. If they won't support us, we will. As for this house, you can give it to whoever you want in the future. Qiao'er and I don't have that idea."

Jiang Qiao sat down next to the old lady and gently patted Zhu Lin's back. "Grandma, let's not cry, okay? Listen to me, being sad won't do any good right now. You have to take good care of yourself, Grandpa is still counting on you to take care of him."

"Oh, right, we came here at this time to tell you about my grandfather..."

After hearing about the old man's situation, Zhu Lin felt relieved. Ning Botao's words when he returned were truly terrifying, and to be honest, they scared the old lady. If her son's analysis was accurate, the old man's life was hanging by a thread. Although she seemed to be just lounging around at home all day, she knew everything that was going on outside.

Looking at her grandson and granddaughter-in-law, Zhu Lin was filled with mixed emotions. "If it weren't for you two, your grandfather's matter would probably not be so simple. Grandma knows what's going on. What are your plans for the future?"

"Or, I could come with you. I could take care of your grandfather. It's inconvenient for you two to go to work all the time. Besides, given your status, and with Qiao'er having elderly relatives to care for, I'm fine with going with you—"

Ning Hao smiled and patted the old lady's hand. "Grandma, Qiao'er and I have discussed it. You can go over there and take care of things yourself so we can feel at ease. However, life in the countryside is tough, and the conditions aren't as good as in the city. We're worried that you won't be able to handle the hardship."

Zhu Lin waved her hand, "No problem, we've suffered all kinds of hardships. Don't worry, your grandma can carry a horse on her shoulders, this is nothing."

Although some of the things your grandfather did were distasteful, we've been husband and wife for most of our lives. In difficult times, we've always stood together through thick and thin. Now, I can't abandon him and face this alone.

Haozi, figure out a way to get me there, even if it means selling this house and building a new one in the countryside, as long as I can be with your grandfather. You guys decide how to arrange it; Grandma's getting old, she's not as quick-witted as you young people."

Ning Hao patted the old lady's hand. "Grandma, we don't need to sell the house. Where will my grandpa stay when he comes back?"

If you trust us both, just stay home and wait patiently; I'll make the arrangements later.

Grandma, come on, let's cook dinner together tonight. It's cold at home, it's warmer over there. Let me help you—"

As Zhu Lin walked, she sighed, "Grandma originally didn't want the two of you to get involved in our family's affairs; it's all a mess."

It's a pity, sons grow up and no longer obey their fathers, daughters grow up and no longer obey their mothers. We old folks are truly a failure; in our old age, we still have to rely on our grandchildren.

Jiang Qiao stood by and said, "Grandma, what are you saying? You raised Haozi single-handedly. We, as the younger generation, can only be grateful."