Ning Botao got up and left without even saying goodbye. Ning Ailin glanced at Jiang Qiao hesitantly.
"Niece-in-law, please take good care of my mother from now on. I'll be leaving now—"
Given the situation, Jiang Qiao understood everything. She sighed and sat down next to Zhu Lin. "Grandma, don't think too much. This situation isn't unique to our family; other families are experiencing the same thing. So, don't be sad or upset. Life still goes on, doesn't it? You need to take care of yourself. My grandfather is counting on you to take care of him."
Zhu Lin sighed, "I'm not angry, I'm just a little sad. It's okay, it's okay. I still have my grandson."
Jiang Qiao got up and made a cup of herbal tea for the old lady, bringing it over. "Grandma, have some tea first. I'll go cook. There are some things you need to figure out yourself. Just think of it as doing what's best for the children. They had no choice."
When Ning Hao returned, Jiang Qiao was cooking and told her husband about his return.
"Go and try to persuade her. I'm worried that the old lady will get upset and fall ill because of this."
When Ning Hao went inside, Jiang Qiao could hear the crying coming from inside. She sighed, thinking that he was still his own grandson, and she, as his granddaughter-in-law, was still a step away from him.
Look, the old lady was trying to remain calm before, but she couldn't hold back when she saw her grandson come back.
The crying inside stopped, and Jiang Qiao then brought the food into the house, including fish soup, which was a good thing, and her husband had to try it.
Ning Hao was injured. Although she had intervened earlier, eating more of this stuff wouldn't hurt.
"Come on, let's eat. No matter what's bothering you, it's all in the past now. Grandma, this is the fish I bought today. You should try it, it's so fresh."
Ning Hao has a sharp nose; as soon as he smelled the fragrance, he immediately helped the old lady sit down.
"Grandma, let's eat. This is nothing. Just because they want to sever ties doesn't mean they're no longer your children. That's nonsense. Don't bother with them. They'll regret it sooner or later."
"Oh, right, Qiao'er, start packing our luggage these next couple of days. It's all arranged. I'm going down to train the militia for a big competition next year, so I have to take Grandma with me. I'll be back on Sunday..."
Ning Hao was reluctant to leave right after getting married, but given the current situation, he couldn't afford to dwell on personal feelings.
The old man had never suffered much hardship in his life. He was worried that something might go wrong if he went down there. He thought it best to keep a close eye on things himself. Besides, he still had the task Liu Qingshan had given him.
"Okay, take care of yourself when you go downstairs. I'll drive you there later."
At the dinner table, Jiang Qiao didn't want to say much, urging the two of them to eat quickly, especially the fish soup, and to let her husband drink more.
"Wow, this tastes different. Is it fish? It smells so good!"
Jiang Qiao smiled and said, "It's definitely fish, but I don't know what kind it is. I bought it on the way. Grandpa and the others said it's good stuff. You should eat more of it; it's good for your health."
Because there was fish soup, Zhu Lin's mood improved considerably after the meal, and the old lady hurried downstairs to go home and pack her things.
"Grandma, don't worry, we can make it tomorrow. It's not like we're leaving tomorrow. We can pack up tomorrow. Besides, your house isn't even heated yet, it's so cold."
"You just pack your and Grandpa's bedding and clothes, and we have food and drink here; I'll prepare it."
As they were talking, Song Lianfeng heard the news and came over after finishing her meal.
"Oh dear, Auntie, I just heard from someone that Uncle is alright, isn't he?"
Zhu Lin sighed, "Don't even mention it, it makes me angry just thinking about it—"
Song Lianfeng came to comfort them. She gave Jiang Qiao and his wife a wink, and the young couple went back into their room, leaving the space to Song Lianfeng and her husband. When it comes to persuading people, Song Lianfeng is an expert.
Once inside, Jiang Qiao started talking to Ning Hao about the restaurant.
"Ou Ziyang doesn't know who this person is either?"
Jiang Qiao shook her head. "He doesn't know the specifics. He suspects it's Jianjun, but the handwriting doesn't look like Jianjun's. Let's see what Uncle Zhao says later."
After all this commotion, I really don't know what the person behind this is trying to do. Zhao Jianjun, we haven't bothered him at all. If it were him, this would be truly mindless.
Ning Hao snorted coldly, "That grandson just can't stand seeing others do well. Let Uncle Zhao and the others investigate first. Whether they can find out anything or not, at least it will serve as a deterrent to them."
As for the enemy agents, I think they probably don't have time to pay attention to your matter.
After dealing with you for so many years, they haven't gained any advantage. Since things are already like this, it's better not to provoke you. If I were a cobra, doing my own thing and staying away from you would be the smart choice.
Unfortunately, I'm not one of them, so I don't know what they're really thinking.
However, we can't be careless. After all, you've ruined too many of their plans, so it's not impossible that they might occasionally pull some tricks.
Jiang Qiao nodded, then changed the subject, saying that she was going to the beach to see Zhou Songyuan and also to trade some seafood with his department.
"Don't do too much. We don't rely on this for a living right now, and we haven't found out who's hiding behind us yet—"
"I understand. If it weren't for everyone's suggestion, I wouldn't have made this trip. But bringing some back means we won't have to worry about food for the New Year back home."
Also, are you planning to let your grandparents spend the Lunar New Year in the countryside?
Ning Hao sighed, "It's better to stay in the countryside than to come back and face these awkward situations. Even though everyone is okay with it for now, my grandma won't be able to stand it in time."
It's nice to be in the countryside; visiting more often would be better than the current situation.
Ning Hao took out a letter. "Oh right, this is the letter Li Meilan gave me when I came back. It looks like it was written by our mother. Take a look and see if there's anything wrong."
When Jiang Qiao opened the letter, she couldn't help but sigh. The letter was full of Wen Jingwan's disdain for her niece who wouldn't listen to reason.
Seeing that Jiang Qiao's expression was off, Ning Hao asked, "What's wrong? Is Mom having some trouble?"
Jiang Qiao handed the letter to Ning Hao. "Look, my uncle's daughter, she was supposed to be working in my mom's area, but this person, sigh, I can't even describe her. Even her sister is more sensible than her. What's wrong with her brain? For goodness' sake, they are her own father and brother. What did she do wrong? It's not my uncle's fault. She doesn't even like my mom. If it weren't for the fact that she's all alone, I wouldn't bother with her."
After reading his mother-in-law's letter, Ning Hao sneered, "She'll regret it someday. Even her own aunt is gone, and she still has that attitude. What does she want to do? Killing someone is just a matter of a head falling to the ground. It's fortunate that your maternal grandparents are gone. Otherwise, even without her mother, this granddaughter alone would probably be enough to keep the old couple from suffering."
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