Chapter 185
On the way back, Zhong Qiao thanked all the brothers who helped, and comforted Jin Gui, asking her to go back and pack her things and move with Xiao Mantou as soon as possible, so as to prevent the Cheng family from taking action after they realize the situation.
Jingui was grateful profusely.
When she was desperate, Zhong Qiao came to her rescue. This time, Zhong Qiao helped her again. She didn't know what to say.
Zhong Qiao was worried: "I heard that your parents-in-law don't have a good relationship with you. Will they be willing to go with you?"
Jingui's face was bitter: "I can only give it a try. They are actually not bad people. They just can't accept my husband's departure."
“Every time you see me, you think of my husband.”
Zhong Qiao sighed.
She had known about Jingui's family situation long before.
The two old people had only this one son, and they raised him to adulthood with great difficulty. They also watched him and Jin Gui get married, start a family, and have grandchildren. They were supposed to be living a happy life, but then something unexpected happened.
The dam released floodwaters. A few years ago, Jingui's husband accidentally fell into the river while doing disaster relief and was swept away, leaving behind the pregnant Jingui.
The two old people cried their hearts out as the old man sent his young one away. Perhaps it was because they were in extreme pain that they blamed Jingui for being unlucky in marriage.
Zhong Qiao had seen many such old people, but this was the first time he had seen an old man who didn't even want his grandson.
"They will eventually figure it out." Zhong Qiao said, "And what about Xiao Mantou? Take him to find grandpa and grandma and ask for mercy. The old people are soft-hearted and might agree."
Jingui hesitated for a moment, then nodded woodenly, "...Okay."
After agreeing on a meeting place and time with Zhong Qiao, she hurried home to pick up Xiao Mantou and the two old people.
An unknown amount of time passed, but Jin Gui still hadn't returned, and it had been more than an hour since their agreed time. Zhong Qiao was feeling anxious, and the others were getting a little impatient.
"Zhong Qiao, it's not that we're being heartless." Several big men scratched their heads and said in embarrassment, "We're helping the orphans and widows out of pity, but as you can see, it's already this late, and we still have to go home."
Zhong Qiao glanced at the sky, it was already dawn, then looked at the big men, they were all very sleepy.
She apologized, "I didn't think it through. I apologize to everyone. Let's go back first. We are the only ones left here in Jingui. I'll treat everyone to dinner another day."
The big man's Adam's apple rolled and he swallowed his saliva. Everyone knew that the eldest daughter of the Zhong family was rich in business and was always generous. She often went in and out of the White Crane Tower.
Not everyone can go to the White Crane Tower.
If she invites us to dinner, the food will be good no matter what.
"Zhong Qiao." Several people scratched their heads embarrassedly, "We didn't come here for any other reason, but since you said it, we have to take it seriously."
Business is tough these days, and their family hasn't eaten meat for a long time.
Zhong Qiao also smiled and said, "Don't worry, there will be plenty of wine and meat."
"Then we'll go back first." said the big man in the lead.
"We just can't stand it any longer."
Zhong Qiao nodded and watched them leave.
Luo Xiu also yawned. "Hey, I want to go too. I'm a doctor, and I ask for leave every day. It's not enough to take care of everything, not just you, Ji Hebai, but I also have to take care of the widow's affairs. Do I look like I have nothing to do?"
Ji Hebai said: "As for your department, there are not many people registering all day. What's the big deal if you take a day off? At most, I can give you money."
Luo Xiu hugged himself, his expression exaggerated. "You're rich, isn't that great? Can it buy my time? My dignity? My love for my work?"
"It's all because of you." He stared at Zhong Qiao fiercely, "You come to me every day whether you have something to do or not. You don't think of me when good things happen, but you do think of me when bad things happen."
"I haven't had a good day since I met you two."
Zhong Qiao felt a little guilty: "Luo Xiu, why don't you go back first? I'll treat you to a meal another day."
Luo Xiu waved his hand: "No, I can't afford it. Those rough guys only care about eating. I don't want to eat your food and then have to help you rescue people in the middle of the night next time."
"From now on, don't interfere with me. Don't bother me."
He yawned and turned to leave.
"I've waited until now for you. I've done my best."
"Ji Hebai, I know you won't leave, so I won't call you this time."
Luo Xiu chuckled and followed the big men as they gradually left without even glancing at Ji Hebai.
Now only Zhong Qiao and Ji Hebai are left.
Because it was a bit cold, Zhong Qiao shrank her neck. The next second, a thick coat fell on her shoulders. It belonged to Ji Hebai.
She turned her head to look at him. Ji Hebai's expression remained normal: "It's too hot. Can I borrow your shoulder for you?"
Zhong Qiao: “…” Do you know that your reason is ridiculous?
Ji Hebai glanced at her and asked, "Why are you helping Jingui?"
She always seems to be very strange and keen on helping people who don't actually have much connection with her.
Zhong Qiao disagreed: "Jin Gui is a very smart girl. Although she may cry and get scared when encountering difficulties, she is dedicated to her work. She has the potential to get out of trouble. She just needs someone to help her."
"Then why can't I be this person."
Ji Hebai: "Just because of this?" There is no other reason.
Having seen too many intrigues and deceptions, he had never thought that there would be such a simple and pure reason.
Zhong Qiao thought for a moment: "Because we are all women, and women should help women."
Ji Hebai was stunned. This answer was also unexpected to him.
After a long time, he smiled and said, "You are still the same as before." Just as pure and brave.
Zhong Qiao looked at him in confusion and was about to say something, but a flashlight shone over and almost blinded her.
"Aunt Qiao."
From a distance, Xiao Mantou's voice could be heard, his tone extremely ecstatic, accompanied by Jingui's breathless shouting behind him.
"Little Bun, run slower."
Zhong Qiao calmed his eyes and looked again. It was Xiao Mantou and Jingui. They were holding large and small bags of things and were driving a small cart filled with their business.
"Sister Zhong Qiao, I'm sorry." Jin Gui stopped the cart. "We were delayed."
When she saw that several older brothers around her were gone, she guessed that it was because of her.
"I'm sorry to bother you again."
Zhong Qiao asked, "Why is it taking so long?" Logically speaking, the time they agreed upon was enough for Jin Gui to go back and pack her things.
Little Mantou said anxiously, "It was Grandpa and Grandma. They refused to leave and scolded Mom."
Jingui stopped him sternly: "Little Mantou, don't talk nonsense."
It was already very troublesome for Zhong Qiao. If Zhong Qiao knew about it, who knows what would happen next. She really didn't want to let these little things bother Zhong Qiao.
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