The next day, Jiang Qiao took a stroll along the beach, mainly to collect as much as possible, since she didn't know when she would be able to come back again. Besides, her actions didn't interfere with the villagers' beachcombing, so she felt perfectly justified. Then she leisurely went to say goodbye to Zhou Songyuan and the others.
"Oh? You're leaving so soon? You've already moved all your things?"
Jiang Qiao smiled and nodded, "One batch was transported away last night, and another truckload will be transported away today. That should be about it. Uncle, please take good care of yourselves. I don't know when you can come again next time. I hope that when we meet again in the future, you will both be safe and sound."
Upon hearing that Jiang Qiao was leaving, Zhou Songyuan hurriedly offered to pay the bill for her. Although he felt embarrassed to take advantage of someone else's child, he couldn't get over it if he didn't pay. No matter how much it was, he couldn't owe someone else's child.
Jiang Qiao wasn't in a hurry to collect the money. She knew she would definitely come back in the future and get it sooner or later. Besides, the team was in a difficult situation right now. If she asked for it now, the team members would get less money later. She thought it was better to let everyone get through this difficult period first.
“Uncle, I’m not in a hurry. We can settle this matter slowly later. With you all here and the accounts in order, how could it run away? I can come back to get it when the time is right. Let’s get through this difficult time first.”
"How could I possibly accept this?"
Jiang Qiao smiled and shook her head. "Even if you gave it to me, I couldn't accept it now. I'm giving it to you guys because I want to help you all out. This is something only you few should know about. There's no point in saying more, just to prevent people with bad intentions from getting involved."
"Uncle, I'll come to visit you again in the future. I'll go back and pack my things now, and I won't say goodbye again then."
When Song Junqiang arrived, everyone saw him. They had been wondering how Jiang Qiao had managed to transport all her things. They had been secretly thinking about it. Now that she had found a vehicle, it seemed that this young girl was quite capable, even able to get military vehicles to help.
Once they saw it, someone naturally came to help. They also asked about the doubts and curiosities in their hearts. Who was Song Junqiang? He was so tight-lipped that the army could send him to help. When asked, he only said that he knew Jiang Qiao and came to help. He wouldn't say anything else, but he managed to get all the details out of his fellow villagers.
On the way back, Jiang Qiao couldn't help but admire his older brother. That young man from back then, after training, is now definitely an excellent reconnaissance soldier.
While driving, Song Junqiang said smugly, "That's right, otherwise I would be letting down the elders who raised me. My uncle and the others said to keep this a secret. If I let it slip, not only your dad, but my dad would probably beat me up."
Jiang Qiao pointed to several bags in the car. "Brother Junqiang, these are for Uncle, things for your family and ours. You and Brother Haonan can decide what to do with this bag. If it looks good, share some. I know you train hard and often go hungry."
"What's the situation like back home? Is it better than here?"
As Song Junqiang drove, he asked, "Didn't you ask your dad?"
Jiang Qiao sighed, "Can he tell me the truth? He's tight-lipped, afraid I'll worry. Brother, what do you think? If it really doesn't work, let's think of a solution. We can't let Dad and Mom go hungry and suffer, and besides, we have younger siblings at home."
Song Junqiang sighed, "Our place is even worse than yours. Life is tough. You didn't see how much weight I've lost. It's a little better in the army, but in other places, well, you can't even describe it."
Qiao'er, do you have a way? If you do, let's work together to get some food. We have to make sure my younger brother and sister have something to eat. The food we brought back this time won't solve the big problem at all; it will only last them a little while.
"Didn't you see what people are eating now? Things that even pigs wouldn't eat before, people might want to eat but can't even get them now. We can't even afford pig feed anymore."
Even without Song Junqiang saying it, Jiang Qiao knew that after traveling to so many places, how could she not understand anything? It was precisely because she understood that she was even more worried about her parents suffering there.
Song Junqiang was starting to miss the days when he hung out with Jiang Qiao. Those were such wonderful times; now, thinking back on them felt like a dream.
"You know how good things were back then; we didn't have to worry about this at all."
Jiang Qiao smiled and said, "It will be alright. It can't stay like this forever. I'll come see you when I have time, and I'll bring you some delicious food."
The brother and sister exchanged information and chatted all the way, even eating in the car, mainly because they wanted to get back as quickly as possible; Jiang Qiao didn't want to waste any more time.
In the end, she drove the car while Song Junqiang sat beside her, eating and watching. He was worried that Jiang Qiao would lose her feel for the steering wheel after a while.
"Look, I can forget this, but once I've learned it, it's my own skill."
The car drove directly to Gujia Village. As for the food in the car, Jiang Qiao added some fish so that everyone could eat more. There were only a few cabbages from each household, which weren't really enough to do much.
Fortunately, Gu Hanting and his family took out most of their cabbages, leaving the ones that Jiang Qiao and his family grew in their yard, which was enough for the father and son to eat.
Even if they finish eating, he knows his granddaughter will get them some more. Food is the thing Gu Hanting is least worried about. Anyone can go hungry, but his family probably won't.
However, just to match everyone's expression, the old man deliberately ate about the same amount as everyone else; otherwise, there would be no way to talk about this.
Others might not realize it, but Jiang Xiuqi knew perfectly well. When the things were unloaded, he knew that this girl had given them extra again.
"Jiang Qiao, thank you on behalf of everyone."
Jiang Qiao waved her hand, "You're too kind. My brother and I are going back to eat first. I don't care how you divide it. I have to go to school tomorrow."
Without Jiang Xiuqi even having to give any instructions, everyone automatically and spontaneously ran over to help as soon as they saw Jiang Qiao and the others' car arrive.
Especially when they saw the seafood Jiang Qiao brought back, the members looked at her with nothing but envy and gratitude.
Regardless of what they had thought before, everyone understood what these things represented at this moment. They truly owed each other a favor. Jiang Qiao was not related to them at all; it was only because they had recognized Gu Zhengfeng as their godfather that he was helping them like this.
Jiang Qiao didn't have time to care what these people were thinking. She took Song Junqiang back first. They were both exhausted after the long journey.
While everyone was dividing up the items, Gu Hanting came over to check on his granddaughter; the two children were truly exhausted.
"Brother Junqiang, this is my grandfather—"
Song Junqiang had heard his father mention Gu Zhengfeng's family affairs. When he saw the old man coming over, Song Junqiang quickly called him "Grandpa".
"Grandpa Gu, my father's name is Song Zhi, you must know him."
Gu Hanting smiled and nodded, "I know him. I've met him before and heard your fourth uncle mention him. You can sleep soundly here tonight. Grandpa's identity is special, so I won't talk to you much in front of others. Qiao'er, hurry up and make something to eat for your brother Junqiang, and go to bed early. Your Grandpa Qiao has already gone back. I guess he's worried about home. You should leave early tomorrow."
When Jiang Qiao took Gu Hanting home, she told him that she would leave some green vegetables in the kitchen.
"The other things will be kept in the hidden compartment, Grandpa. Remember to eat them. I'll come to see you again next time."
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