Jiang Qiao sighed and shook her head. "This person has been scheming since childhood. He probably used all his good brain on scheming, so his work ability naturally can't be improved."
However, I truly admire Uncle Yang; he's so decisive and efficient! He's only just arrived and he's already started making changes?
Ning Hao gave a wry smile. "What can we do if we don't rectify things? Everyone's just wasting their days and not doing anything. Things on the market are even scarcer. We might as well solve the most basic problems of ordinary people first. Only when everyone's lives are better can we talk about other things. Everything else is just nonsense."
To be honest, I really didn't realize Uncle Yang knew so much.
Jiang Qiao smiled and said, "Uncle Yang doesn't understand, but he has someone who does. Who is my uncle? With him advising, this matter will definitely not go wrong."
Ning Hao couldn't help but chuckle as he thought about it. "This time, my uncle has really come in handy. With the two of them working together, one openly and one covertly, things will definitely get better and better in the future."
Okay, that's enough chatting. You should get some sleep; you didn't sleep much last night—"
Speaking of this, Jiang Qiao blushed, "It's all your fault! I'm not going to worry about you anymore, I'm going to rest first—"
Just as she was about to lie down, Jiang Qiao remembered something. "Oh right, there's some food left in the kitchen. I'll prepare a portion and take it to Grandpa and Grandma. Tell them we'll have dinner together tonight. We're leaving tomorrow, so we probably won't have much time to spend with them."
Ning Hao laid out the bedding for Jiang Qiao so she could rest, then went to the kitchen, picked up the things Jiang Qiao had packed, and slowly made his way to the old house.
"Hey, Grandma, what are you doing? Are you unhappy? No, that's not right. Your eldest grandson is getting married. You should be happy. Why are you looking so gloomy?"
As soon as he entered the door, Ning Hao could tell that the old lady was unhappy.
Seeing her eldest grandson, even if Zhu Lin had some unpleasant things, they all passed.
“What’s there to be unhappy about? My eldest grandson is already married, and I’ll be able to see my great-grandson soon. That’s a good thing.”
Ning Hao glanced around the house. "Where's my grandpa? Where did this old man go? Qiao'er wants you to come over for dinner tonight."
Zhu Lin sighed, "I went to your uncle's house to deliver clothes. Your younger brother and sister were clamoring for military uniforms, so I altered your old one and sent it to them. I also mailed some things to your sister there. That girl wrote to complain endlessly. Sigh, it's no use not having a mother to care for you. And your father is like that, what can we do? We old folks can only worry about her. After all, she's a girl, sigh—"
Ning Hao put his arm around the old lady's shoulder and walked her into the house. "Grandma, you're getting old, stop worrying about these things. How old are they? Are they still breastfeeding babies?"
"They always come to you, old man, for everything. Let them go find their own parents. Once they're born, you have to take care of them. If you don't, what's the point of having a baby? Just to play?"
The old lady sighed, "That's the truth, but I gave birth to their fathers. It's my fault for not raising the children well, so I have to bear part of the responsibility."
To be honest, Grandma regrets it. Why did she work so hard back then? She neglected her children, and the consequences are far more than just a matter of one or two generations.
Ning Hao didn't really agree with the statement, "Grandma, you can't take this responsibility on yourself."
Isn't that how it is in every family? If they grow up to be crooked, that's their own business. What does it have to do with you? I was raised by you too, how come I didn't grow up to be crooked?
So, this has nothing to do with you, old man.
Speaking of her eldest grandson, Zhu Lin couldn't hide her smile. "That's right, my eldest grandson is such a sensible child. Now that you've settled down and started your own family, my responsibilities are finally fulfilled."
From now on, remember this: don't be like your unreliable father, and live a good life with Jiang Qiao.
To be honest, even Grandma thinks you're marrying above your station by marrying Jiang Qiao. But your grandpa, that old senile man, I don't know what's wrong with him, he's finding fault with everything. You should talk to him about it later, but don't let it show in front of Jiang Qiao.”
Ning Hao grinned. "It's alright, let my grandpa talk to him. See if Jiang Qiao can tolerate this habit."
Jiang Qiao is filial, but she really can't stand my grandfather's bad habits. If Jiang Qiao were to say anything about my grandfather's behavior, he would probably be too ashamed. My grandfather is shrewd, and he wouldn't dare to say anything in front of Jiang Qiao.
Having eaten so many meals from them, how dare he say anything? They say, "He who eats another's food is bound to him, and he who takes another's money is bound to him"—
Speaking of this past event, Zhu Lin was filled with emotion. "Oh dear, that's why you really should choose your wife carefully. Qiao'er is perfect in every way. With a wife like her, your life will be prosperous for three generations."
"I never married a good daughter-in-law. Look at our family now, it's unbearable to talk about. People will laugh at us. We're all educated people, and we haven't even raised our own children properly."
How could Ning Hao not understand what the old lady meant by those words? After all, she was his own mother; no matter what, she would still care about her son.
However, Ning Hao didn't continue the conversation. It was too late for him to forgive and forget his father. A life was between them. He could let go of his childhood, but who would give his mother justice?
"Grandma, you rest first. I'm going out to take care of something. Qiao'er is sleeping in the room. You can come over later."
Ning Hao went straight to Song Zhi after he left. He wanted to know what had happened last night and whether the person had been caught.
"Oh, you're here just in time! We were looking for you. Where's Qiao'er?"
Ning Hao said apologetically, "I'm tired from entertaining guests today, so I'm resting at home."
Song Zhi glared at Ning Hao. "You brat, that's enough. Let me tell you, we didn't catch Lone Wolf; he got away. So, your safety is extremely important. You need to stay vigilant at all times."
"He ran away? What happened? How did he find out?"
Song Zhi snorted, "It's normal that they found out the assassin wasn't caught. They didn't hit any vital points either, so how could they not know?"
Ning Hao stroked his chin. "Now that Lone Wolf has escaped, does Song Shutian have any other options?"
Song Zhi shook his head. "These are not my responsibility. You don't need to worry about this for now. He can't hide forever. He has to find a place to stay. I don't believe that he can run away to where he wants to go after we issue an arrest warrant. Unless he hides in the deep mountains and forests."
"Third Uncle, when are you moving?"
"After the New Year, I'll have to go over there to make some arrangements, so please take good care of things here."
Ning Hao originally wanted to invite Song Zhi and his family over for dinner, but Song Zhi declined.
"Forget it, you two are busy. We'll talk when you get back. I usually come back on weekends too. If something comes up here, you can contact Zhao Jian. We know each other. If that doesn't work, just call me."
Song Zhi never expected that he would be promoted at the very end, even though he thought he could stay here peacefully for the rest of his life until retirement. As for why, he and his wife knew in their hearts that it was all thanks to Jiang Qiao.
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