Jiang Qiao smiled and nodded, "If he can hold on for another six months, he can go home. But his friends there will help arrange a job for him there, and he can move around freely. What do you think my uncle can do when he comes back? Considering my grandfather's situation, how much better will he be than my grandfather if he comes back?"
The old man sighed deeply, "That's true. They've been locked up in that place for so long, what can they do when they come back? With that kind of background, their situation is bound to be bad. It's good to arrange some work for them in prison."
"Little girl, let's go see your grandfather tomorrow and tell him the good news. If possible, let's go see your uncle together."
Jiang Qiao hesitated for a moment, but still told the old man the truth about her uncle's identity.
Qiao Jie's eyes widened. "You mean to say that your uncle is a good person?"
Jiang Qiao nodded. "He's not only a good person, he deserves better treatment, but no one is here to vouch for him. So, I have to find a way to help my uncle find these people. We can't let him suffer this injustice for nothing."
Grandpa Qiao, I guess I'll have to go out again in the coming days. Don't worry about me. I know I'm a young girl, but Auntie has told me all the things I should know. I will take good care of myself.
You have to cover for my parents. I understand their objections, but I don't want my uncle to have served ten years in prison for nothing. Don't you think that makes sense? How many decades does a person have in their life?
Qiao Jie sighed again, "To be honest, I feel sorry for your uncle. He's a good person, but the treatment he receives is so unfair."
"My dear girl, Grandpa will say it again: go for it with confidence, but take care of yourself. Grandpa knows you're capable. When you're out in the world, it's never a bad thing to hide your talents a little."
Qiao Jie wasn't stupid. Although he hadn't lived with his granddaughter for long, the more he spent with her, the more astonished he became. She was already so capable at such a young age; what would she be like when she grew up?
He was afraid; he was afraid that someone with ulterior motives would target the child.
Jiang Qiao nodded very solemnly this time, "Grandpa Qiao, I'll remember that. I'll keep a low profile in the future. This time, my uncle's situation was too special for me to think too much about. Besides, he's my grandfather's son, and I acted impulsively when I negotiated with them. I won't do it again next time—"
The grandfather and grandson ate and chatted. When it was time for dinner, the old man called Jiang Qiao to his room.
"Girl, keep this for now. Grandpa is getting old and doesn't know how much longer he can live. You can memorize it first, and Grandpa will guide you slowly when there is time. No matter how much you learn, knowing is better than not knowing."
If Grandpa can't teach you in time, you can find a teacher to continue learning later. You really have a talent for this, and Grandpa doesn't want you to waste it.
Jiang Qiao took the heavy box, opened it, and immediately closed it again. Inside were some recipes. If she wasn't mistaken, they were the family's secret recipes passed down through generations. How could she possibly have earned the old man's trust in her so much?
"Grandpa, this—"
Seeing Jiang Qiao about to push the things back, Qiao Jie smiled and shook his head. "Girl, listen to your grandpa. Although we haven't spent much time together, meeting you is a great blessing."
I thought I would grow old alone, but who knew that God heard my prayers and sent you to my side.
These are all family-inherited medicinal formulas. This is the only thing Grandpa can leave you. As long as these things can benefit the people in the future, Grandpa will be content.
Jiang Qiao suddenly felt as if the thing in her hand was a ton of weight. Come to think of it, if the old man sold this thing, he could get a lot of money for it.
But the old man just happened to pass this thing on to her. She was not an ignorant child. On the contrary, she understood the importance of this secret recipe. It was something that the ancestors had given to their descendants to eat. The old man didn't hesitate at all and gave it to her directly. Jiang Qiao didn't know how to repay the old man for this kindness.
Looking at the old man with a deeply moved expression, her voice choked with emotion, she said, "Grandpa Qiao—"
Seeing her like this, the old man smiled and patted her shoulder, "Girl, you're already so touched. Remember this, you'll take care of Grandpa in his old age."
Jiang Qiao gave a wry smile. "Grandpa Qiao, you can't do this to me. I was just feeling touched, and you had to say something so jarring. Even if you don't give me this, I'll still take care of you in your old age."
To be honest, if you were to take this out, countless people would be vying to provide for you in your old age.
The old man snorted, "I wouldn't even consider someone like that. Girl, I'm rooting for you. If you study hard, you'll find that learning medicine is a good idea. For a young girl like you, being a doctor is easier. You know, people eat grains and vegetables, and they're bound to get sick. So, if you learn this, you won't have to worry about not having food to eat."
Okay, stop being so touched. Go back inside and study it. If you don't understand something, just ask Grandpa.
Qiao Jie had a gut feeling that this little girl could eat these things without him even having to teach her.
"By the way, Ning Hao wrote to you. Here's the letter. Write back to him when you have time. Also, Wang Dahua's granddaughter, Jiang Mei, I have a feeling that she's not a very good person. Once when I went out, I think I saw her pulling and tugging at another man outside."
Jiang Qiao looked at the old man in surprise. "Jiang Mei? Wasn't she engaged to an older man who even found her a job? Why is she looking for someone else?"
The old man snorted, "Who knows? They're always looking for something better than what they have. Just wait and see, this will come out sooner or later. Humph, I knew it. What kind of good child could the Jiang family raise? I thought this girl would be better, but feelings are all superficial."
Jiang Qiao took the letter and shook her head. "Who cares? Anyway, she's not going to live with us, so whether it's good or bad has nothing to do with us."
Jiang Qiao went back to her room and read Ning Hao's letter. This guy had been assigned to a new place. Seeing the address, Jiang Qiao couldn't help but laugh. In the future, if she wanted to eat seafood, she could go find this guy Ning Hao.
After carefully putting away the letter, Jiang Qiao focused her attention on studying the old man's ancestral secret recipe.
The old man could tell what Jiang Qiao was doing just by looking at the light that was always on in the child's room.
"Girl, go to sleep early. You have to get up early tomorrow. Don't rush, take your time—"
The next morning, the grandfather and granddaughter packed their things and left. Song Lianfeng originally wanted to ask the old man about Jiang Qiao, but the door was locked.
"Where has this old man gone if he's not staying at home?"
Song Lianfeng, unable to vent her burning gossip, turned around and walked back. Unexpectedly, she saw Li Meilan coming out to pour water.
"Sister-in-law, come quick, I need to tell you something—"
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