Tables were set up both inside and outside the house at noon, and almost the entire village came. The food was prepared by a hired cook, and meat was added to all the dishes except for two cold dishes.
This feast is unique in the village.
After the meal, everyone left. There wasn't much small talk; the once lively atmosphere quickly turned quiet and deserted.
The borrowed items were gradually returned.
After everything was done, the family gathered together in the main house. Except for Qiao Lingling, who was kept in a small room; it was unknown whether she had suffered frostbite.
Qiao Tianli put down his pipe: "Second brother, don't forget to take your unfilial daughter with you when you leave. I don't want to see her again."
On the day I have business to attend to, don't bring her along. I'll pretend I don't have this granddaughter.
I didn't say anything yesterday because I wanted to save face for my son.
"I've got it in mind." Qiao Haixing didn't object, but agreed. He wouldn't want to see a granddaughter like that either.
Qiao Tianli looked at his dejected second son and said nothing more. In the past, he would have definitely asked his eldest son for help. But now he wouldn't say such things. Children and grandchildren have their own destinies; why should he care so much? He might as well take advantage of his current mobility to do something he wants to do.
He turned to look at his favorite granddaughter: "Xiao Ni, how many days off did you take?"
"I asked my teacher for a week off." Seeing the old man's tired face, Qiao Xiaoni couldn't bear it and said again, "Grandpa, come home with me for a few days. I'll keep you company and cook you some good food."
Qiao Tianli waved his hand: "I'll let it go this time. I'll stay at your place next time you come back."
Qiao Xiaoni didn't insist but spoke up.
"Then I'll come see you again before I leave."
A slight smile appeared on Qiao Tianli's usually expressionless face. As the saying goes, "When a person leaves, the light goes out." In fact, he had long since let go of the past and was not so upset.
We set off at 3 PM. The whole family headed back; we had to get things done at the shop tomorrow, so we couldn't stay any longer.
After they left, Qiao Haixing also bid farewell to Qiao Tianli. Actually, he had another purpose for returning this time: to speak kindly to the old man and borrow some money to take back home. However, his daughter's unexpected appearance disrupted all his plans. He could only leave dejectedly with his men.
Qiao Lingling finally left the dilapidated house, but instead of feeling happy, she felt terrified. At lunchtime, her aunt brought her a lot of food; otherwise, she wouldn't even have the strength to walk. Her own mother hadn't cared for her, yet this person she least expected was now taking care of her. She felt incredibly distressed.
On the road.
While recounting the events of the past two days, Wang Qin looked at her daughter beside her and asked, "How much of the money you stole is left?"
Qiao Lingling's heart skipped a beat, and she quickly shook her head to indicate that she didn't have any.
"You spent so much money?" Wang Qin looked incredulous. It had only been a short time, yet it was over 100 yuan.
The donkey, which was being ridden backwards, came to a stop.
Qiao Haixing had forgotten about the money; if his wife hadn't brought it up, he wouldn't have realized it until he got home.
"Where did you spend all that money? And where have you been these past few days? Have you been doing something shady outside?"
A perfectly good girl went away for two months, and as a man, he couldn't help but have many thoughts.
“I spent all the money, but I didn’t do anything shameful. The money was only enough for travel expenses and rent. As a result, I was scammed by the person who offered me the rental, ended up homeless, and then fainted.”
She was rescued by the people at Xiaoni's shop and later taken in. Then Xiaoni found her and brought her back.
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