Gu Zhengfeng felt sorry for his daughter. Their home was practically a nursing home now, full of elderly people. In the future, these people would have to rely on his daughter and son-in-law for care, and it would be his own child who would be the one suffering.

"It's okay, don't worry. After your parents retire, we'll help you take care of the elderly in your family."

Jiang Qiao took it in stride. "It's alright. If we're too busy, we'll find someone to help. We won't let anyone work for free; we'll just pay them a salary. That's the situation at home right now, and no one will hold a grudge about it."

The old man patted Jiang Qiao and said, "My granddaughter will have to work hard in the future, but it's okay. Grandpa is here to help. As long as we old folks don't have any major health problems, taking care of ourselves is no problem."

Sigh, I'm starting to miss your Grandpa Liu. Where did that guy go after running off like that?

“I wish I could come back for the New Year, but they wrote that they probably won’t be able to come back. So there’s no use in you thinking about it. But it seems like my sixth grandpa and the others are having a great time. I wonder where they’ve gone. I hope they haven’t gone underground with anyone. That’s not a good place.”

Qiao Jie waved his hand and said, "Your sixth grandfather wouldn't do that. He doesn't have that hobby. At most, he just browses secondhand shops."

Speaking of Ma Liu, Jiang Qiao couldn't help but smile. "I guess when my grandpa Liu comes back, I should get a car to haul things. That old man never takes anything with him when he goes out. I've never seen anyone who likes old things so much."

After Gu Zhengfeng dropped those people off, he drove back to pick up the guys.

Gu Hanting didn't even have time to see his own son; he only saw the eighth brother that his son had mentioned in his previous letters.

Upon seeing the old man enter, Huo Jianzhong quickly greeted him.

Gu Hanting helped Huo Jianzhong up, saying, "Good boy, no need, no need. We're all family, no need for formalities. How's your recovery going?"

Huo Jianzhong grinned. "Very good. Qiao'er said there will definitely be no problem in the future. How are you doing now? Are you in good health?"

"Alright, alright, we're fine at home. It's you kids out there who are the ones who worry. As long as you're healthy, that's good. This way, the family won't have to worry about you so much."

Sigh, you kids have it tough too. At your age, you have elderly parents to care for and young children to raise. Really, you can't afford any mishaps, otherwise, it will affect two families. Come, come, sit down—"

Jiang Qiao brought up the brewed herbal tea. "Grandpa, please have some water first. Haozi and I are preparing dinner. You two can chat for a while—"

Qiao Jie walked with his hands behind his back, saying, "You two chat, I'll go make some medicine."

Jiang Qiao and her husband were busy in the kitchen for a while. By the time Gu Zhengfeng drove back with the guests, the food was already prepared and they were just waiting for them to arrive.

Jiang Qiao was delighted to see Qian Bicheng and Lu Zhiyuan again, let alone the two of them.

Standing in the courtyard, the two men exchanged pleasantries with Jiang Qiao for quite a while.

If Gu Zhengfeng hadn't said he wasn't planning a big wedding, they would have come long ago.

"Are you tired? Let's go inside. The food is all ready and we're just waiting for you."

Speaking of which, Qian Bicheng hadn't seen Jiang Qiao for a long time. Over the years, the little girl had grown into a young wife. Seeing Jiang Qiao again filled him with emotion.

After the group of brothers entered the house and greeted Gu Hanting and Qiao Jie, they embraced tightly. Even Jiang Qiao and Ning Hao couldn't help but feel their eyes redden at the sight.

While the guys were chatting, Jiang Qiao and Ning Hao quickly served the food.

With so many people, there was no shortage of food. The whole table was laden with dishes, all beautifully presented and delicious. Those who knew the place were from the countryside, but those who didn't would think they were in a fancy restaurant.

The couple brought hot water for everyone to wash up quickly. "Let's eat first, then take a shower later. I've already prepared water in the kitchen for you."

Gu Hanting sat down on the kang (a heated brick bed). “Come, come, come. Now that we’re here, it feels like home. Over the years, I’ve only heard my son mention you brothers in his letters. I’ve never really had a chance to meet you. Now that’s great, we’re all here, right?”

The others nodded. "Besides those who sacrificed themselves, only the few of us sitting here are left."

Gu Hanting raised his glass. "So, let's have a drink to celebrate that you brothers can all be together."

Everyone else raised their glasses and drank it all in one gulp. However, apart from Huo Jianzhong, who was drinking fruit wine, the others really didn't hold back.

"Come on, everyone, eat some vegetables to fill your stomachs. This journey has been tough, and it hasn't been easy for you brothers either. It's good that you're alive."

From now on, you must live well so that you can better take care of the families of the brothers who sacrificed their lives. Eat more, don't be shy!

With so much delicious food in front of them, these guys definitely wouldn't hold back. Besides, it's not easy for everyone to get together, so they should eat their fill.

After Gu Hanting and Qiao Jie finished eating, the two old men went to the next room to make room for the guys so they could have a good chat.

After Jiang Qiao finished eating, she went to their room and turned on the machine. She had been busy these past two days and hadn't been able to contact Song Shutian and the others, so she didn't know what was going on outside.

Unfortunately, there was still no news from Song Shutian. Jiang Qiao sighed and shook her head, hoping that everything was alright.

With nothing to do while sitting, Jiang Qiao thought about the things in her space. Ever since she pulled them out of the pond, she hadn't touched them and didn't know what was inside those unopened boxes.

It wasn't that she didn't want to see it; firstly, she really didn't have time to go in, and secondly, she had some reservations. How to put it? That place was too magical; she herself couldn't explain why the three jade tablets, when put together, could make the things below float to the surface. And those fish, she couldn't explain them either.

If that place is sealed, then why would the other party seal it?

There are plenty of places to hide things, is it really worth making such a big fuss over those things?

She just couldn't figure out what this grandmaster's background was, or what his intentions were in doing this.

After hesitating for a moment, she decided not to go into the space. It was still inconvenient at home. What if Ning Hao came over? How would she explain it?

Looking at the inventory in the space again, Jiang Qiao realized there was quite a lot. She got up and went to the kitchen. She took some things out and put them in the cubicle, while keeping the things she needed for the time being in the kitchen.

The medicinal soup in the pot is ready. Ladle it out first, then add water again.

After everyone in the room had eaten and drunk their fill, Qiao Jie told the guys to go downstairs for a bath.

"To relieve fatigue, try Jianzhong herbal bath; it will help your body recover."

"You guys can continue talking in the bathroom."

Ning Hao quickly tidied up the table, while Lu Zhiyuan glanced at Gu Zhengfeng and said, "Fourth brother, how about we go check on Old Master Zuo now?"