Jiang Xiuqi and the others did invite the old men over, but considering the impact, none of them went. Qiao Jie also stayed home for dinner, which was more comfortable for him.
However, they ate everything that should be in the pork stew, as Jiang Weihan had brought them quite a lot, enough for everyone to have a hearty meal.
The old man and the others had already started eating in the main room, while Jiang Qiao and the others set up a table on the small kang (heated brick bed) in the lower room, where the three women ate and chatted.
Jiang Qiao was mainly puzzled as to why Jian Ling had returned so quickly.
“I can’t not come back. You’re pregnant. What am I doing there?”
Besides, they're having selections today, so it wouldn't be appropriate for me to stay there. We'll need Haozi to train him later.”
Dong Kaizhen shook her head with a smile, "You, you, I'm really impressed."
They're not fools. Jian Ling went to the countryside because of Jiang Qiao and his wife. They had just gotten married, and now they had to separate. Even Dong Kaizhen had some reservations.
It's fortunate that Jian Ling stepped in; otherwise, they wouldn't have done it this way. The old couple from the Ning family are really quite the troublemakers.
How are they doing in the countryside?
Jian Ling pursed her lips. "Your old man is really something else. From what I've observed, he doesn't get along well with those people. It's fortunate that the old lady is there to fill their meals, otherwise, you'd probably all be bored to death."
Jiang Qiao patted Jian Ling's shoulder. "Sigh, I guess the old lady knows how awful her husband is, so she's going to go and keep this person company. Forget it, we really can't get involved in their family's affairs. I'll just treat myself as an outsider, otherwise, we'll be arguing every day."
Dong Kaizhen shook her head and gave a bitter smile. "I don't know how these two old people raised their children. Why is it that none of them are good?"
"Thank goodness they have their grandson Ning Hao, otherwise, the old couple would probably be crying their eyes out right now."
Jiang Qiao and the others had only eaten half of their meal when the people in the main room had finished eating. Gu Hanting, along with the old men, each carrying a manure basket, led Zuo Xiangnan out.
This was the first time Zuo Xiangnan had seen the old men working, especially Gu Hanting. He understood that his own father was coming over to do some work.
Even though Jiang Qiao offered to help, they weren't there to relax and recuperate. They still had to do the work, though it would vary in intensity.
However, Gu Hanting is a local resident, and his two sons are both people of status and position. Not to mention his sons, his granddaughter Jiang Qiao is also very famous. Logically speaking, someone like Gu Hanting shouldn't need to do this.
Upon hearing Zuo Xiangnan's idea, Gu Hanting simply smiled faintly.
“They are them, and I am me. Although I am Qiao’er’s grandfather and the father of two sons, none of that can change my social class, right? Besides, it’s not a big deal. It’s just picking up manure. Country folks all do this. Doing more work is not a bad thing. If I don’t pick it up, someone else will, right?”
Besides, at my age, I can't do heavy work. The team has assigned me relatively light tasks, which is already quite considerate.
Zuo Zhankui patted his grandson on the shoulder and said, "Kid, keep an eye on things. Picking up manure is already a very easy job. You didn't see it. All the strong men are out digging and piling up manure. We people have the will but not the strength."
We've already been very considerate; what more do you want? Do you expect you to just sit at home and eat without doing anything? There's no such thing as a free lunch.
Besides, it's good enough that we're doing what we can; at least we're happy.
Zuo Xiangnan thought for a moment, then nodded knowingly. "Grandpa, I understand—"
After letting his grandson spend some time with him, Zuo Zhankui sent the child back home. He had finally gotten a day off, so he wanted the child to rest. Although his grandson didn't say anything, he must have some idea about what was going on.
Earning ten work points shows that this child has suffered a lot. Back when he was at home, he had never done these things. Even if he didn't see the process of adapting, he knew how the other educated youth were doing. How could the old man not understand?
Jiang Qiao finished tidying up and had Jian Ling and Dong Kaizhen unload the meat. It was all in pieces, and neither of them knew what kind of meat it was. Anyway, Jiang Qiao said it was taken from the mountains, and as long as it was edible, the two of them didn't ask any more questions.
“Aunt Jian, Auntie, you can decide what to do. Have Zuo Xiangnan carry some back. I’ve also prepared some dried goods in my room. You two can figure out how to store these things on the train.”
Jian Ling waved her hand and said, "Okay, I'll take care of things here. Your aunt will be going to the restaurant to keep watch in a bit. They're all young people there, and she's worried that there might be trouble over there."
Jiang Qiao casually asked if the person who reported her had been found out yet.
Dong Kaizhen shook her head. "We haven't found out yet, but we estimate it's someone we know. Who knows, it might really be that bastard Zhao Jianjun who did it. It's okay, we'll take it slow."
"By the way, Er Ya said that Zhao Jianjun and Jiang Hong are getting quite close?"
Jiang Qiao nodded. "I haven't figured out their relationship yet. Tell our people to keep a close eye on them. I have a feeling that Jiang Hong won't be done until she stirs up some trouble."
Dong Kaizhen actually knew some things. "Jiang Hong probably won't be able to escape this time either. This incident at the farm has caused a huge uproar, and they're investigating it right now. No one can escape it, especially since she came here halfway. We don't even know if her procedures were legal. I reckon she'll have to go back to sweeping the streets again this time."
Dong Kaizhen paused for a moment, then continued, "I heard that Jiang Hong seems to be getting quite close to the people undergoing reformation inside—"
Jian Ling scoffed, "Does that mean that next, it's her turn to be investigated? That little hussy, I bet she can cause a ruckus. What are they trying to do?"
I think neither she nor Zhao Jianjun are any good people. They say fish find fish, shrimp find shrimp, and turtles marry turtles—those two are cut from the same cloth.
After chatting for a bit, Jiang Qiao was ushered out. With nothing else to do, she went back to her room and started making medicine with Qiao Jie. She wondered if she would have any reactions if she came into contact with this medicine when she was more pregnant, so it was better to make more in order to save time.
The grandfather and grandson were quietly doing their work inside the house. Even when they talked, they spoke in hushed tones, which stunned Zuo Xiangnan, who had just stepped outside the door.
In his mind, Jiang Qiao should be a very strong person, but the scene before him really shattered his previous idea. It turns out that Jiang Qiao has this side to her.
For a moment, Zuo Xiangnan was stunned. He had never thought this girl was particularly pretty before; she was thin and dressed very plainly.
But when I saw her again, her appearance was unforgettable. I wonder what kind of person Ning Hao is, and whether he and Jiang Qiao are really a good match.
Don't just have a good-looking face; if you're actually a scoundrel, then you're really letting Jiang Qiao down.
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