Gu Zhengfeng was reluctant to let his daughter get down, so he carried Jiang Qiao on his back and went directly to get the package.
"You're getting lazier and lazier. Your son needs to carry his food, how are you going to expect him to carry his packages?"
However, Gu Zhengfeng was dumbfounded when he saw the package his daughter brought. The package was too big. How did this girl manage to get it on the train?
Jiang Qiao cried anxiously from on his back, "Dad, Dad, put me down! There are so many things inside, it's so heavy!"
Gu Zhengfeng felt that he should have no problem carrying a package, but when he tried to lift it, he almost couldn't.
"Good heavens, Qiao'er, what are you carrying? It's so heavy."
Jiang Qiao slid down herself. "These are all good things, Dad. You should take them back quickly so Mom can use the ingredients to cook."
To be honest, Gu Zhengfeng's family really didn't make any preparations. The couple usually ate in the cafeteria and only cooked at home occasionally.
And so, the things Jiang Qiao brought helped Wen Jingwan, the mother, out of her predicament.
As Jiang Qiao magically pulled things out of the bag, the couple exclaimed in surprise at each item they saw.
Jiang Qiao really went to great lengths to bring these things over.
Dried seafood is a must-bring, and you should bring plenty. There's practically no sea here, and transportation is difficult, so getting some seafood is quite a hassle.
Secondly, there was meat and fish. Her father might not be short of meat, but just in case, she brought as much as she could.
Moreover, she took advantage of the opportunity to rummage through her belongings to sneak some more items.
The couple went from being shocked to becoming somewhat numb. Just how capable was their daughter to have managed to acquire so many things?
"I'll explain after we eat. Mom, you start cooking, I'll help you. Dad, you go and keep Uncle company."
Wen Jingwan picked some vegetables from her own garden and quickly started a fire to cook.
However, judging from how skillfully her daughter worked, she was crying while chopping vegetables. The child had spoken so casually before, but her proficient technique must have been learned from a young age.
As Jiang Qiao arranged the fried food on a plate, she explained to Wen Jingwan, "Mom, you have to think positively. I'm doing quite well. At least someone like me wouldn't starve if I were put in the wild. Even if I live alone, I'll still make a good living."
That's why Ning Hao later caused me some trouble; otherwise, according to my expectations, I should have been living alone.
But fate is unpredictable. If I hadn't lived with Grandpa Qiao, how would I have met him, let alone been able to acknowledge my ancestry? So, it seems everything is predetermined.
Wen Jingwan sighed, "That's true, Qiao'er, it's just that you're suffering too much all by yourself—"
Jiang Qiao chuckled and popped a fried oyster into her mother's mouth. "Mom, try this. I made it all myself. It tastes pretty good, right?"
I'm telling you, my cooking skills are pretty good now. From now on, when you and Dad are at work, I'll cook for you."
As Wen Jingwan ate what her daughter had made, she shook her head with a smile, "Mom made this for you, especially for our Qiao'er."
With the things Jiang Qiao brought, the Gu family's dinner was a huge treat for Song Zhi and his son. It was so lavish, even more so than a wedding banquet. They had never eaten so much good food during the Chinese New Year.
The seafood that Jiang Qiao brought was so good that Song Junqiang almost bit his tongue off.
“My dear niece, why didn’t you come sooner? If you had come sooner, your uncle could have enjoyed a few more meals.”
Jiang Qiao understood why Song Zhi said that. Song Junqiang had already mentioned on the train that his father was about to report for duty and probably wouldn't have much time left in the army.
Jiang Qiao chuckled, "Uncle, that's no problem. But if you can help my dad with some of the burden before you leave, everything will be fine. Don't even mention that, I can even braise a pig's head for you to eat."
Not to mention Song Zhi, even Song Junqiang stared wide-eyed at Jiang Qiao with a greedy look on his face.
Jiang Qiao shook her head and said, "How could it be fake? I am my father's daughter, a child of the Gu family, and I always keep my word."
Gu Zhengfeng put his arm around Jiang Qiao and looked at his old friend with a smug expression.
“Well said. My family always keeps its word. You help me train those new recruits these next few days, and I need to spend some quality time with my daughter.”
Jiang Qiao waved her hand and said, "Dad, there's no need to ask for leave. Let's just wander around the military base. You can teach me more later. I'm your daughter, and there are some things I can't lose to Brother Song."
Now, whatever Gu Zhengfeng's daughter says is like an imperial edict; he does whatever she tells him to do.
"No problem, Dad will take you there first thing tomorrow morning. What do you want to learn? Dad will teach you."
Song Zhi rolled his eyes at his brother and said, "Are you really planning to train your daughter to be a big shot? She's just arrived, so take it easy. She's still so young."
Gu Zhengfeng, content with having a daughter, couldn't be bothered with his old friend. "My daughter takes after both of us; she learns everything perfectly. You'll see when the time comes—"
After finishing their meal, Song Zhi and his son quickly left. Although they also wanted to know what the little girl had been through, they decided to leave the time for the family of three since they had just been recognized by their parents.
After Wen Jingwan and Jiang Qiao finished tidying up, they quickly pulled out all the gifts they had prepared for the children over the years, like treasures on display. Goodness, they almost filled the entire kang (a heated brick bed).
Jiang Qiao can no longer wear the children's clothes, but the clothes made for her in the past two years fit her quite well, especially the dresses her mother made, which are very beautiful. Jiang Qiao immediately changed into them. For convenience, she wore only clothes on the way, and this time she also showed off her beauty.
Seeing her daughter wearing the dress she made, Wen Jingwan, as a mother, was overjoyed. She pulled her daughter around to look her up and down, and even wanted to take Jiang Qiao's hair apart to re-braid it for her.
"No way, I need to take a shower later. It's so hot, I've been sweating all the way here."
Gu Zhengfeng walked in carrying a box. "Qiao'er, Qiao'er, look, this is the dowry your father has saved for you—"
Good heavens! When it was opened, it was filled with all sorts of jewelry and ornaments. Jiang Qiao had no idea how her father had amassed such a collection.
The key point is that there were several pieces of paper at the bottom of the box, and upon closer inspection, they were all property deeds.
"Mom, Dad, have you struck it rich? Your salary is enough to buy all this stuff?"
She now seriously doubts her father's character. Do you think he might make a mistake in preparing these things for her?
Gu Zhengfeng smiled at his daughter, his face full of pride and smugness. His daughter was the best; look at her, she wasn't interested in any of these things at all. The little girl was more concerned about his future.
"Don't worry, my daughter. Let me tell you, all this money was earned by your father. I went out to do business with your grandfather back then, and I earned this money on my own."
Jiang Qiao nodded in relief. It was good that it wasn't true; otherwise, she really wouldn't have been able to face a father like that.
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