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The Snake King glanced at He Tiantian, then continued to cross his legs and bob around...
This upgrade is closely related to He Tiantian's physical condition!
Because of good nutrition, there is a lot of blood!
Since that's the case, let's stay here a little longer!
Just as Tian Tian had guessed, Qi Shuliang had been minimizing his outings these past few days, and security at the manor had doubled.
Qi Shuliang stayed with his grandmother, and whenever he had free time, he would talk to his mother, wife, and children.
When Qi Shuliang returned to his study to handle official business, Qi's third grandmother also followed him upstairs.
Grandma Qi pushed open the door and saw her son, Qi Shuliang, working at his desk.
Seeing his mother arrive, Qi Shuliang smiled and said, "Mother, what brings you here? Is something the matter?"
Qi Shuliang stood up and helped his mother sit on the opposite sofa in the reception area.
"You've been so distracted these past few days, what happened?" Grandma Qi asked. She knew her son well.
"It's nothing, you're overthinking it," Qi Shuliang said with a smile, not wanting to tell Grandma Qi.
"Oh!" Grandma Qi patted Qi Shuliang's hand and sighed, "Oh, my son has grown up. He doesn't tell his mother anything anymore."
"No, Mother!" Qi Shuliang protested. He really didn't want his mother to worry too. He wanted to bear this alone.
Grandma Qi smiled and said, "Son, I can tell you're troubled. Although I'm an ignorant old woman, I can guess a thing or two. You helped promote relations between the two countries, and now that it's done, you're bound to face retaliation from your opponents. I thought of this a long time ago."
"Mother..." Qi Shuliang was surprised; he hadn't said anything!
“Don’t be so surprised. Your mother also attended a modern school back then. I don’t know the specifics, but I can see the general principles and trends,” said Grandma Qi. Her wise eyes were fixed on Qi Shuliang. “Shuliang, tell me! I’ve endured so much hardship and suffering over the years. It’s nothing serious.”
Qi Shuliang felt a pang of sadness upon hearing his mother's words.
“Mother!” Qi Shuliang choked up, “Because I changed my mind halfway and helped the mainland, I am now besieged by opponents. They can’t do anything to me through their legitimate business channels, so they are planning to hire someone to take revenge on me. That’s why I’ve been thinking these past few days about having you take Anna and the children and leave here to return to China. I’ll come and pick you up once I’ve settled things here.”
Thinking about the political situation in China, Grandma Qi shook her head and said, "We can't go back!"
"Why?" Qi Shuliang asked. "If I were the only one here, I wouldn't have any worries and could give it my all."
Grandma Qi shook her head and smiled bitterly, saying, "Although the Huo family has guaranteed us, I'm still worried about things back home. You know what? Tian Tian and her parents are frequently investigated just because Tian Tian's grandfather studied and worked in the United States. Also, Tian Tian's grandfather was an astronomer; what state secrets could he possibly have leaked, especially since he's been dead for almost ten years? Our family's relationships are even more complicated. It's fine if I go back alone, but I'm bringing so many people, especially Anna, who's a foreigner."
"But the Huo family said they would definitely keep us safe," Qi Shuliang said, still clinging to a sliver of hope.
Grandma Qi shook her head and chuckled, saying, "It's not that I don't trust Huo Yingjun and the Huo family. They will do their best to protect us, but what will happen to us old folks if something happens to the Huo family too?"
Qi Shuliang was thrown into a panic and stammered, "Mother..."
"Shuliang, I've always told you that you can't place all your hopes on others, especially when it comes to things like your life and fortune," Grandma Qi said earnestly. "I know you have money, but without you, we, the mother and children, are like children carrying a huge fortune, wandering the streets, each of us just wanting a bite to eat."
Upon hearing this, Qi Shuliang broke out in a cold sweat!
He almost made a fatal mistake!
Yes, his mother told him when he was very young that he couldn't rely on others for everything, especially for something so important!
Seeing that her son understood, Grandma Qi continued, "If we get through this, everything will go smoothly. If we don't, our whole family will die together."
"Mother..." Qi Shuliang choked up as he said, "Your unfilial son has caused you so much worry and fear after only a few days of good life!"
"Hehe, even if you don't do it, someone else will. It's inevitable," Grandma Qi said. "When I have free time, I've been thinking about it, and I've noticed that America's foreign policy is similar to that of the Qin state during the Warring States period: befriending distant states while attacking nearby ones. By confronting the Soviet Union, the US has won over China. By befriending China, the Americans have the energy to deal with the Soviet Union. By the way, I heard Tian Tian read in an English-language newspaper that the US is increasing its military spending and engaging in an arms race with the Soviet Union. So, it's all driven by self-interest."
Qi Shuliang looked at his mother with immense admiration, for she could know everything happening in the world without even leaving home.
“Mother, you’ve thought this through very well,” Qi Shuliang said admiringly. “I’ve let you down.”
“You did a great job and didn’t disappoint me,” Grandma Qi said. “Let’s put aside the personal matter of our reunion. What you did is in line with the general trend and will bring huge benefits in the future, but only if we can get through this difficult time. Okay, let’s not talk about that anymore. You’re all grown up now and you’ve done a great job. Now that the problem has arisen, let’s talk about how to solve it.”
Next to Qi Shuliang's study was his bedroom with his wife, with a small door in between for Qi Shuliang's convenience.
Anna, who was tidying up clothes in the house, heard her husband and mother-in-law talking. She pushed open the door and came over, tears welling up in her eyes, and hugged her mother-in-law tightly.
Anna had never admired her mother-in-law as much as she did now.
It used to be because of my husband, but now it's all because of my incredibly wise mother-in-law!
Grandma Qi smiled, patted Anna on the back, and said, "Don't cry. It seems you know too."
“Yes, Mother, I understand,” Anna said. “I agree with you, Mother. We’ll solve problems together.”
Qi Shuliang looked at his mother and wife and was deeply moved. He said, "Alright, let's discuss what to do! Mother, having an elder in the family is like having a treasure. Tell me, what should we do? Give us some general guidance."
Grandma Qi thought for a moment and said, "Since those people are acting in secret, we can't be idle either. First, we need to spend money to find people to protect us; second, since what we're doing aligns with the general trend in China and the United States, we should make some efforts to ensure that the authorities protect us wholeheartedly; third, we need to let the children know about this!"
(To be continued.)
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