The couple didn't know how to thank Jiang Qiao, but they also knew that given their current situation, they really didn't have the means to do so.
However, the couple also realized that they would go back and live a good life, hoping to repay Jiang Qiao's kindness in the future.
Having figured things out, the couple felt more at ease. After having dinner at Jiang Qiao's house, they said goodbye and left.
After they got back, the couple realized just how much of a favor they owed each other.
After seeing the patient off, Jiang Qiao turned around and went into the room to give Huo Jianzhong acupuncture.
"Come on, it's my eighth uncle's turn now—"
No sooner had the words left his mouth than Ning Hao's voice rang out from outside, "Qiao'er, I'm back, Grandpa Qiao, please take care—"
Jiang Qiao turned her head and saw Ning Hao helping Qiao Jie push the door open and come in.
"Huh? Why are there only the two of you? Where's Aunt Jian? Didn't you go to work? Why are you back?"
Qiao Jie was also taken aback when he entered the room. "Huh? What's going on with you guys? Why aren't you in the hospital anymore?"
Song Zhi laughed heartily from the side, "Now you've all run into each other. Come on, tell me what's going on between you two. Jian Ling, why did you come back? Aren't you going to work?"
Ning Hao helped the old man sit up. "I originally wanted to go back to work, but Aunt Jian thought the people I was training were outrageous. So, she got anxious and took my job, making me come back to take care of Uncle Ba."
"Uncle Ba, what's going on? You're not going to be hospitalized anymore?"
Huo Jianzhong smiled and said, "No need to stay. Qiao'er brought all the medicine back, saying it's more convenient to take care of me at home. Actually, it's good that she's back. It saves you from worrying about me being in the hospital and having to run back and forth, which is exhausting. Anyway, your wife can administer this medicine, so let Qiao'er do it."
I never expected you to come back.
Jiang Qiao asked with concern, "Have you eaten yet? I left some food for you."
Ning Hao glanced at Qiao Jie and asked, "Grandpa Qiao, are you full?"
Qiao Jie chuckled twice. "Girl, cook for us. Your Grandma Ning's cooking skills haven't improved at all over the years. We still prefer our home-cooked meals."
Jiang Qiao wanted to get up to get the food, but Cheng Yingli stopped her, saying, "I'll do it. You give your eighth uncle acupuncture. Wait, I'll get the food for you."
Judging from the way the two of them ate, Cheng Yingli knew that what the old man had said was true.
"So that's why Grandpa Ning always likes to eat at your house."
Ning Hao smiled and said, "My grandma only puts one seasoning in everything she cooks. You can imagine, it's definitely not as good as the food at home."
Qiao Jie swallowed the food in his mouth. "Your grandma puts all her energy into her work, which is understandable. However, you can't eat your grandma's cooking for too long, it all tastes the same."
Unlike me, that old couple lives alone and loves to eat. So, they research things on their own. When Qiao'er came, we discussed it together. Moreover, our Qiao'er has a great characteristic: she's eager to learn and diligent. Over the years, she's learned almost everything your sixth grandfather knew.
So, the food at our house is bound to taste delicious.
Jiang Qiao got up and poured the old man a glass of water, placing it aside. "Grandpa Qiao, eat slowly, no rush. I'm going to get my acupuncture first—"
He took Huo Jianzhong to the next room, and Song Zhi followed, standing guard nearby.
He remained silent while Jiang Qiao received acupuncture. Only after the acupuncture was finished did he ask, "Girl, do you need to get acupuncture every day?"
"In the first few days, I had to get acupuncture every day. He had just undergone surgery, and the stimulation from the acupuncture helped my uncle's bones and nerves recover to normal. Sometimes medication doesn't achieve the desired effect, so I could only make up for it with this."
Don't worry, my eighth uncle's injury should heal quickly. We should try our best to get him home for the New Year.
Song Zhi nodded knowingly, but Huo Jianzhong was a little dumbfounded. "It can't be that fast, can it?"
Song Zhi chuckled, "What's wrong? Don't you want to get better soon? Fine, then stay here for the New Year. It's no problem. It'll be more lively if we celebrate together. Help me move later."
Hou Jianzhong also spoke his mind, "So, you kept me here to help you move? My life is so hard. When I was little, you made me cook, and now you're making me do hard labor again. Third brother, I'm going to complain to eldest and second brothers."
Song Zhi laughed happily, "I think it's a good idea, Lao Ba. You can lure those guys over here. It'll be a good time for us brothers to get together. We're all getting old. If we wait until we're seven, eight, or ten to get together, we won't be as excited anymore. Why don't you try to lure the eldest brother over?"
Huo Jianzhong said with a bitter face, "Third brother, I don't think I have the ability. Will eldest brother listen to me? Let's not. It's almost the end of the year, and he's probably busy too."
Song Zhi punched him lightly. "If you're too busy, you won't celebrate the New Year. Eighth brother, why don't you give it a try?"
Hou Jianzhong hesitated for a moment, then looked up at Jiang Qiao and asked, "Niece, based on your analysis, do you think your father will come back at this time?"
Jiang Qiao chuckled twice. "I couldn't have guessed that. Why don't you guys wait and see? I reckon all of your brothers can come over if they can spare the time."
"Focus on your recovery. You're a patient right now, and you can't drink even if there's alcohol. But let me tell you, I have some really good wine at home. Won't you be tempted when you see it?"
Huo Jianzhong was a little regretful. Why did he go to such a far place in the first place? Although his niece often sent him things, it was so much more convenient to live nearby. These people definitely ate more than him, especially the third brother. He guessed that his niece probably supplied him with most of the alcohol.
"Third brother, tell me honestly, did you drink all of your niece's wine?"
"I'm telling you, that's not fair. Why didn't you mail me some? You were just thinking of drinking it all by yourself."
Song Zhi smiled wryly, "Eighth Brother, I wish I could. If I mailed it to your place, you'd be lucky to even see the broken bottle. That stuff can't withstand much handling. If you want some, I'll bring you more this time."
"Qiao'er, take some of the medicinal wine we've been brewing at home to your Eighth Uncle later, so he won't bring up our past mistakes."
Jiang Qiao wasn't going to get involved in their lawsuit. "That's fine, you two chat first, I'll go get the medicine, it's time for your injection."
Since arriving, Huo Jianzhong had a question in his mind: the food his niece was serving them was too lavish, which made him uneasy. No family could eat like that every meal. Putting aside the supply, there wouldn't be enough tickets, would there?
Faced with his brother's doubts, Song Zhi just smiled and said, "Do you really think our niece never leaves the house? She's always out and about, treating patients whenever she comes across them. See that car outside? It's provided by her workplace. With such convenient things around, and her always running around, what good food can't she get?"
Especially our eldest niece, her hunting skills are so good that even if all of us brothers were tied together, we might not be as good as her. So, we never have to worry about having meat at home.”
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