Zhu Lin is now envious of Gu Hanting. His grandfather-in-law is a landlord, and his two sons are devoted to their father, Gu Hanting.

Even though the sons are both high-ranking officials, their children have never looked down on their father's social status, nor have they ever argued with their father about separating the family because of it.

Especially Jiang Qiao, he's capable and filial. Look at Qiao Jie and Ma Liu, they're not related by blood, yet their child takes better care of the two old men than people with children.

Not to mention Gu Hanting, Jiang Qiao has never shown any disdain for this grandfather.

Thinking about it, it's clear they don't know how to raise children. They've raised these kids to be like that. It just goes to show that they've really failed as parents.

While Jiang Qiao was cooking in the kitchen, Ning Hao was comforting the old lady in the room, worried that she would get upset. He said, "She's so old, and her children are still putting her in such a difficult position."

After dinner, they helped the old lady to bed, and Jiang Qiao and Ning Hao began their familiar warm-up exercises in the room.

Ning Hao seemed unusually gentle today, and Jiang Qiao couldn't figure out what was going on in his mind.

After exercising, she lay on Ning Hao's shoulder and asked him her question.

"You don't have any complaints about what I did to your uncle today, do you?"

Speaking of this, Ning Hao felt particularly heartened. "What thoughts could I possibly have? My wife is protecting me, and I couldn't be happier."

Qiao'er, you may not know everything about how I got through those years, but you can probably guess the general idea. Although I grew up with my grandparents, they had their own children and other grandchildren and great-grandchildren, so they couldn't devote all their energy to me.

At that time, no one in the family cared for me, and my younger siblings weren't close to me.

You tell me, what can a half-grown boy like me do? I can only go out and play with Fu Lin and a few others. You could say we're a bunch of hooligans, but that's not necessarily true. Everyone knows the truth. We just want to earn some pocket money. None of us are rich.

We don't care what others say. As long as we have enough to eat and money in our pockets, that's our goal.

Today, you rushed in front of me to shield me. The feeling I had was sweeter than honey. How could I not know that my wife was protecting me? From now on, I'm someone who has a wife to keep me in check, and I'm so proud of that.

Jiang Qiao sighed, "It's good that you didn't think too much about it. I don't care about what other people think. I only care about the people I care about."

It's not that we don't want you to stand up for them, but those are people your grandparents care about. No matter what, they are their own sons and daughters. As a junior, you can't stand by and watch them go.

But I'm afraid that one day, when other people's sons and daughters repair their relationship with their parents, your situation as their nephew and grandson will become awkward.

As for me, I'm an outsider. Even though I've married you, in their eyes I'm still just an outsider. I'm not afraid of offending them; at most, I'll just not associate with them, which won't affect my life.

"You're different. There are some things you still have to deal with them about. Your grandma and the others haven't said they've disowned their children."

Ning Hao stroked his wife's soft shoulders, his heart filled with countless emotions.

“I didn’t think that much at the time. My wife is really good. But I feel really guilty for making you play the bad cop. We just got married and this happened. I haven’t even given you the life you want yet, and you’re already being criticized.”

Jiang Qiao rolled her eyes at Ning Hao with her charming expression. "Good to know. From now on, you'd better treat me better. I only bothered with this for your sake. Otherwise, why would I bother with these people? After all these years, do you think I don't know what kind of people they are?"

Seeing his wife's charming appearance, Ning Hao couldn't resist again and started trying again while holding Jiang Qiao.

Faced with this man who had turned into a wolf in sheep's clothing, Jiang Qiao had nothing to say but to endure it. He was an old man, so it was understandable.

The next morning, Ning Hao told Jiang Qiao about his plans. Jiang Qiao smiled and said, "You can discuss this with Liu Qingshan. He wants to take care of someone, so we can do him a favor. Don't worry about Grandma. She can stay at our house. There's nothing to worry about. Auntie and the others will help."

I have to go back home today. I'm worried about my family there; they're all old folks—"

Ning Hao understood Jiang Qiao's concern for the old man; it was the same as his concern for his grandmother.

Jiang Qiao told Zhu Lin about going back during breakfast.

“Okay, you should go back and visit. You’ve been busy with other people’s affairs these past two days, so you should go back and see them too. Haozi is busy here too, and you don’t need to worry about me. It’s fine to stay here. I don’t have to see them, and it’s less of a worry for me.”

Jiang Qiao handed the old lady a glass of milk. "Grandma, if you ask me, we should just give the house to them directly, so they won't make a fuss every day."

Zhu Lin sighed, "Giving it all to them isn't a solution. It would force me to sever ties with your grandfather, otherwise they wouldn't be able to support me. Forget it, let's not talk about this anymore. You all go about your business. I can take care of myself at home."

Before Ning Hao left, Jiang Qiao gave him two lunch boxes, two packages, and luggage, which were prepared for Ning Zhengtao.

The old lady was worried and gave a few more instructions from behind, "Once you're settled, come back and tell Grandma that I'll be coming over right away."

Jiang Qiao organized all the things in the house and told the old lady where everything was.

"Grandma, if you don't want to do it, just take the things and go find Third Aunt or Li Meilan. Anyway, it won't make a difference if you have a bite to eat. I don't know when I'll be back, so don't wait around. Close the shop early tonight."

Looking at the things her granddaughter-in-law brought out, the old lady felt that even if she didn't go shopping, the food and drink at home would be enough for her needs.

That's why I say my grandson married a good wife. Look at her, she's generous and not stingy. If it were my daughter-in-law, she'd probably have to watch her husband's face even when eating a meal.

She had tried to persuade the old man before, but the old man just wouldn't listen. He felt that they were his son and he couldn't mistreat them.

But look at the current situation, it's not a matter of being treated poorly or poorly anymore; they're almost disowning their parents.

Jiang Qiao didn't have time to care what this old woman was thinking. It would take some getting used to. If you had too high expectations, you would be more disappointed.

Zhu Lin is supposed to be quite discerning, but unfortunately, she has a muddle-headed old man by her side, which causes the old lady to suffer as well.

She'd been busy these past few days and hadn't had time to check her space. So, while she went back to her room to change, she peeked inside and was surprised to find that the water and fish she'd collected had ended up in the pond. Instead, it had its own pond, and the fish and shrimp were swimming around leisurely in it.