While eating, Fu Lin said, "Don't be envious. Your brother Ning didn't get to where he is today so easily. He waited for Jiang Qiao for so many years. She was in a coma for four years. My buddy ignored everyone's advice and just kept waiting. Most people can't do that. So, happiness is earned with sincerity."

"Oh my, Qiao'er, this cooking is really good! You're so lucky, even I'm jealous. Why can't my wife make the same food taste this good?"

Ning Hao chuckled, "So, our Qiao'er is unique. Don't be envious, buddy. Yours is pretty good too; at least you have a child. I don't even know when mine will be."

Speaking of this, Fu Lin really felt sorry for Ning Hao. "There's nothing we can do. Who told you to find such a young wife? We can only wait. But when we have children, our kids can protect their younger siblings. We can make sure they can still be brothers like us."

"I think it's a good idea. Since your child is older, it's a good idea for you to help us take care of him. Come on, don't be shy, eat more, have your fill."

Next door, Huo Jianzhong was praising Gu Zhengfeng's son-in-law: "The young man is good. My niece has good taste. Apart from being a little older, he's perfect in every way. He even quit his job to take care of me, his uncle. I feel ashamed to say that I've come here to cause trouble for him."

Gu Zhengfeng glared at him and said, "What are you saying? That's what the children should do. You're an elder, so it's only right that we take care of you."

"I'm telling you, the eldest and second eldest are coming over soon. Are you sure you're feeling alright?"

Huo Jianzhong raised his chin and said, "You'll have to ask my niece about that."

Jiang Qiao smiled and said, "My eighth uncle's condition is fine now. Once the wound heals and the stitches are removed, he can resume his exercise and he'll be just like before."

"I'll give you acupuncture again in a little while, so you can recover quickly and we can go home soon. I bet my aunt and uncle are worried about you."

Gu Zhengfeng turned to Jiang Qiao and said, "Girl, your uncles should arrive tonight. Prepare more things for tonight."

After finishing her soup, Jiang Qiao said, "I've been waiting for them to arrive. Everything is ready."

After everyone finished eating, Jiang Qiao cleaned up the table and quickly started giving Huo Jianzhong acupuncture. Gu Zhengfeng went next door to chat with Ning Hao and the others, while Qiao Jie stayed by his side.

By the time Jiang Qiao finished her acupuncture, the others next door had all left, and Huo Jianzhong was asleep.

Ning Hao and Gu Zhengfeng were sweeping the snow in the yard.

"Grandpa Qiao, you should get some sleep too."

The old man shook his head. "No need. I'll go make some medicine. You go to the kitchen and prepare it early. If you ask me, why don't we go back to the countryside so that our uncles and elders can take a hot bath at home?"

If your eighth uncle could take a medicinal bath, it would be more beneficial for his recovery. Although there are bathhouses in the city, they are not as convenient as our home in the countryside.

Jiang Qiao agreed with the old man's point of view: "That's what I think too. I'll go and discuss it with Dad. You shouldn't make the medicine anymore. Let's go back to the countryside and make it there. Later, I'll go into the mountains and bring back some game."

When Gu Zhengfeng heard that Jiang Qiao wanted to go back, he thought for a moment and said, "I think it's a good idea. How about I take you back first, and then I'll pick up your eldest and second uncles. I'll contact your third uncle when I get back."

Ning Hao nodded. "I think it's a good idea. Qiao'er has a car, so it's convenient for her to come and go. Dad, let's go back and pack up. Qiao'er, go see my aunt. She doesn't want to rest for two days. If possible, take her back. If she doesn't want to, let her go back to work early. If she has work to do, she won't have to think so much."

Jiang Qiao sighed, "Alright, you guys hurry up and pack your things. I'll take care of the things in the kitchen."

Ning Ailin was still crying at home. Thinking about her experiences over the years, she couldn't help but feel sad.

When Jiang Qiao entered the room, Ning Ailin was wiping away tears. Fortunately, she had already eaten.

"Auntie, my dad's comrade-in-arms is coming over, and we're planning to go to the countryside. Why don't you take a break from work for now and come back with us?"

Ning Ailin sighed, "I'll go to work tomorrow. If I don't go to work, I won't get paid. Don't worry about me. Your aunt isn't made of paper. I've survived all these years. This little thing can't defeat me. I'm just sad."

Jiang Qiao sighed and sat down next to Ning Ailin. "What's the use of being sad? You have nothing to do with the Wang family now. Those children won't go with you, and they're all grown up and have their own ideas."

Aunt, I'm not trying to criticize you as your niece-in-law, but all these years you've lived with the Wang family. Putting aside everything else, have you ever thought about your parents at all these years?

They're getting old, and it's time for them to need their children's care. When you're feeling sad, think more about your parents.

I'm a straightforward person, so please don't nitpick. I just feel that no matter what, that child is yours. Even if they stay with Old Wang's family for the time being, the blood ties can't be severed.

The best thing for you right now is to adjust yourself, go to work when you need to, and earn money when you need to. With money in your pocket, what are you afraid of?

"Once your life improves, your children will naturally come running to acknowledge you. Just wait and see."

Ning Ailin looked up at Jiang Qiao and asked, "Really? You're not lying to me?"

Jiang Qiao smiled and said, "Whether it is or not, that's a matter for the future. Given your current situation and the Ning family's current state, why would they come back with you? To make themselves a laughing stock?"

Right now, the most important thing is to adjust your mindset. In fact, in my opinion, you are still young, so why do you have to hang yourself on Old Wang's tree?

My grandma has probably already told you a lot, so I won't go on and on. Take good care of yourself and visit your parents when you have time.

By the way, I have some money and tickets here. You can keep them for now. I doubt the Wang family will leave you any living expenses.

Aunt, let me add one more thing: a mother's love is strong. I was half dead back then, but my mother never complained and took care of me for four years.

Just compare yourself to her. You should know what her background was and what her family's circumstances were back then. If she could do it, I believe you can too.

Since you don't want to go down, then go to work tomorrow and do what you're supposed to do.

Ning Ailin blushed and reached out to take the money and tickets that Jiang Qiao handed over. To be honest, she really had no money left. She had spent all her salary for the month, and she hadn't saved anything over the years.

"Jiang Qiao, thank you—"

Jiang Qiao smiled and said, "No need to thank me. You're Ning Hao's aunt, and I'm Ning's granddaughter-in-law. It would be too formal for us to say thank you."

In a little while, I'll have Haozi bring some things over. Cook for yourself. If anything comes up, we'll talk to you when we get back. If anyone bullies you, go find Li Meilan and the others.

After saying this, Jiang Qiao turned around and went out, tidied up the dishes, and took them back.