"Sister Zhou," Huo Beixiao greeted her politely.
The older sister pushed the money Jiang Qiaoqiao handed over back, saying, "You're Xiao Huo's wife, why are you giving me money? Take this food back and eat it."
Jiang Qiaoqiao was unaware of the connection between Huo Beixiao and Zhou Hongxia. Just as she was about to insist on giving them money, Huo Beixiao said, "If Sister Zhou gives it to us, we'll accept it."
Zhou Hongxia smiled kindly at Jiang Qiaoqiao and said, "Qiaoqiao, take a look for yourself. If you need anything else, just take it."
After saying that, she pulled Huo Beixiao aside.
She glanced at Jiang Qiaoqiao discreetly, and seeing that Jiang Qiaoqiao hadn't noticed her and Huo Beixiao, she whispered, "Little Huo, do you know that Xuejiao is back? She's been asking around about you among the people who run stalls with us in the market!"
"Sigh!" Zhou Hongxia said, unable to help but sigh. "It's a pity, back then you and Xuejiao were the most famous couple in our street stall area. If it weren't for the policy that allowed educated youth to return to the city, you and her might already have a child who can run errands."
Huo Beixiao's expression remained unchanged. "Big sister, Xuejiao and I are just doing ordinary business, nothing more. I'll be going now."
"Wife, have you chosen everything?" Huo Beixiao approached Jiang Qiaoqiao and unconsciously softened his voice as he asked.
"I've made my choice," Jiang Qiaoqiao replied readily, then casually asked, "Have you finished everything for today?"
"Mom is being discharged from the hospital today. Nothing is more important than accompanying you to pick her up from the hospital."
Jiang Qiaoqiao admitted that when Huo Beixiao's words reached her ears, her heart fluttered uncontrollably.
After Huo Beixiao and Jiang Qiaoqiao left the supermarket.
Zhou Hongxia leaned closer to her husband and said, "Old Chen, do you think we should tell Xuejiao where Xiao Huo lives? I think Xiao Huo and his wife seem to have a pretty good relationship."
If Xuejiao goes to find Xiao Huo and causes them to fight..."
Chen Bin did not answer Zhou Hongxia's question.
Zhou Hongxia continued, "Sigh, Xiao Huo waited for Xuejiao for so many years without getting married, and Xuejiao never came back. Now that Xuejiao is back, he's married again. It's such a strange twist of fate..."
On the other side, Jiang Qiaoqiao chatted with Huo Beixiao and casually asked him how he met Sister Zhou and the others.
Huo Beixiao didn't hide anything and told Jiang Qiaoqiao about his experience as a street vendor on the black market.
Huo Beixiao's maternal grandfather was once a professor in the archaeology department of a well-known university and had excellent skills in appraising treasures.
Huo Beixiao was raised by his maternal grandfather, who naturally taught him this skill.
When the policies were gradually relaxed in 1979, Huo Beixiao ostensibly collected various dried goods in the countryside and sold them on the black market, but in reality he was dealing in antiques.
He earned his first pot of gold through this, which led to his later electronics store.
Jiang Qiaoqiao had never been to the black market in either of her two lifetimes.
But he knew that many of the first people to get rich after the policy was relaxed had accumulated their wealth through the black market.
Only by taking a gamble after the policy was relaxed could one make a fortune.
As they talked, they arrived at the hospital.
When they arrived, Lin Xiaohui still had one last bottle of IV fluid to receive.
Jiang Qiaoqiao told Lin Xiaohui that she was going to see Aunt Xie first.
Yang Jianguo didn't realize who Aunt Xie was at first.
After Jiang Qiaoqiao explained, he suddenly understood and looked at her sternly with admiration. "Qiaoqiao, I was wondering why that old lady came out so conveniently today. It turns out it was you who arranged it!"
Jiang Qiaoqiao smiled and said, "Zhao Shufen finally came to cause trouble, so I have to make her bleed a good time, don't I?"
Yang Jianguo and Huo Beixiao went with Jiang Qiaoqiao to visit Aunt Xie.
When Jiang Qiaoqiao entered the ward, she carefully closed the door behind her.
When Aunt Xie saw Jiang Qiaoqiao arrive, she quickly sat up and beckoned her to come and sit down.
Jiang Qiaoqiao placed the things she bought on the bedside table. "Aunt Xie, how are you feeling? Is anything bothering you?"
With a broad smile, Aunt Xie said in a strong voice, "How could I possibly be unwell? That old whore Zhao Shufen has been detained, and even if I were plagued by a hundred ailments, I'd be cured. Not to mention, her son even brought me money!"
As Aunt Xie spoke, she couldn't stop smiling. "Qiaoqiao, I really owe you a lot this time. I got a thorough check-up at the hospital without spending a penny, and I even earned ten yuan for nutrition. Hehe."
"Wang Dacheng really got some guts this time. He actually managed to break into Zhao Shufen's closet while that old whore was in custody and brought me the money. If he had been this principled earlier, Yulan wouldn't have divorced him even for Xiao Guoqing's sake!" Aunt Xie said with a sigh.
Aunt Xie is a kind-hearted person, and she watched Wang Da grow up.
Even though she didn't get along with Zhao Shufen, she still hoped that Wang Dacheng would be well.
In her words, Wang Dacheng didn't have many flaws; he was a down-to-earth and hardworking person who was good at making a living.
His only flaw is that he's too afraid of his mother and listens to her too much, but unfortunately, his mother is a terrible person.
As she finished speaking, Aunt Xie couldn't help but sigh, "I wonder if Dacheng will change his ways this time and learn to defy his mother, and if Yulan will be able to remarry him."
Jiang Qiaoqiao subconsciously looked at Yang Jianguo.
Yang Jianguo was so nervous that he clenched his fists.
After finishing her own conversation, Aunt Xie said to Jiang Qiaoqiao with embarrassment, "Look at me, I was so busy talking that I forgot to ask you, Qiaoqiao, did Dacheng give you the money he used to buy your ducks?"
Suhua brought me lunch just now, and there was braised duck in it. She said it was a gift from Dacheng. Dacheng, you gave your ducks to the neighbors in the yard.”
Jiang Qiaoqiao smiled and said, "Auntie, Brother Dacheng brought your medical expenses, so he'll definitely give me my share of the duck money too."
Aunt Xie nodded and said, "That's true. Qiaoqiao, why don't you try to persuade Yulan? She's so young and divorced, she'll have to find another man eventually. A stepfather is never as good as a biological father. If Dacheng really stands up for himself this time, you can persuade her to remarry him."
Jiang Qiaoqiao smiled awkwardly, "Auntie, I'll talk to Sister Yulan about it when I have time."
"Auntie, thank you so much for your help this time. These things are a small token of my appreciation, meant to help you recover. My mother is being discharged from the hospital today, so I'll head over now. I'll come see you again another day."
Jiang Qiaoqiao finished speaking in one breath and was about to leave.
Aunt Xie quickly shoved the two cans of malted milk powder and milk candy she had brought into her hands, and said seriously, "Qiaoqiao, I'm not helping you. I just can't stand that old whore Zhao Shufen. Besides, I'm not really injured, so why would I need to nourish myself? You take these things back to your mother to help her recover. I like these two cans, so I'll keep them."
Jiang Qiaoqiao couldn't refuse, and eventually brought the malted milk powder and milk candy back to Lin Xiaohui's ward.
Unexpectedly, Peng Cuiying was also sitting in Lin Xiaohui's hospital room.
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