Wang Tiezhu never expected that the formidable girl everyone was talking about was actually Jiang Qiao.
"Jiang Qiao, are your relatives alright?"
"Well, I'm alright, but I was startled. Luckily, no one was hurt. Otherwise, how would I explain it to their elders?"
To be honest, Wang Tiezhu and Jiang Qiao haven't talked like this in a long time. Firstly, they've both been busy, and secondly, they're just a little embarrassed.
He realized that some of the things he had done back then were unethical, and now that they had been exposed, he was really losing face.
Besides, those unlucky kids in the family are dishonest and have a bad reputation in the courtyard and the neighborhood. He tries to avoid them as much as possible, especially feeling even more sorry for Jiang Qiao.
People didn't pursue what happened back then, and they didn't say anything about his son's situation either. He knew in his heart that if Jiang Qiao really didn't care, all of them would have to go to jail, and the family would be ruined.
He both feared and respected Jiang Qiao. Despite his young age, Jiang Qiao was very capable and honest, making him, a grown man, feel inferior. Not to mention, his wife usually got things from Jiang Qiao.
Jiang Qiao, if it weren't for the fact that someone was willing to give it to him, do you think Li Meilan, with her limited abilities, could have gotten anything back from that little girl? But he knew it in his heart and just didn't say it out loud.
"Sigh, how could something like this happen when everything was fine? They didn't say what those people were up to. I heard about it from my colleagues at noon, and it sounded pretty weird. I was relieved that nothing happened, but I never expected it to be you. What kind of mess is this?"
Jiang Qiao, did you offend someone or something?
Jiang Qiao shook her head. "I don't know either. How could a student like me offend anyone? I don't know who's secretly plotting against me. I'd better not find out, or I'll settle the score with them."
As Wang Tiezhu walked, he pondered for a moment before asking, "Jiang Qiao, let me ask you a question: Do you know many people outside?"
Wang Tiezhu's words immediately made Jiang Qiao feel uneasy.
"Uncle, what do you mean?"
Wang Tiezhu smacked his lips. "There's something I don't know if I should say. This matter, to be honest, isn't a big deal. If it weren't for what happened today, I wouldn't have paid any attention to it."
Just a few days ago, I was drinking with some people, and I drank a bit too much. However, I have a unique characteristic when it comes to drinking: even when I'm drunk, my mind is still clear, and I'm even more lucid than before.
At the dinner table, I was talking about kids, and then the conversation turned to you. You were the top student in the whole county, everyone knows that. And then the person next to me started talking about you, especially since they knew we were neighbors. They kept asking about you.
They asked what you usually do and who you associate with. I told them what I knew, and I didn't tell them what I didn't know. But now I'm thinking about it and something feels off. Is that person trying to do something to you?
Jiang Qiao didn't rush to ask Wang Tiezhu who that person was, but instead asked about Wang Tiezhu's condition at the time.
"I really drank too much, but other people don't know my characteristics when I'm drunk. When other people are drunk, they don't remember anything that happened before, but I remember everything perfectly well. So what?"
Jiang Qiao shook her head before asking who that person was.
"To be honest, I've only met this person twice. Once was at our factory, and the second time was when we were having dinner outside. You know, I'm not exactly a minor official now, and sometimes I have to have dinner with certain people. I heard from my superiors that this person is from the city and is in charge of our work here. His name is Xu Mingdong."
Jiang Qiao suppressed her excitement and continued to ask about the man's workplace and other information before sincerely thanking Wang Tiezhu.
"Uncle, I really want to thank you for what happened today. No matter what this person's purpose was, I'm really happy that you told me. You know what's going on in your heart. Also, don't keep things to yourself. Your children are being raised very well now."
Speaking of this, Wang Tiezhu himself was embarrassed: "In the past, I was always thinking about scheming, but in the end, all my scheming ruined my own children's lives."
Fortunately, both of them have jobs and no time to hang out with others. As long as the children are doing well, that's better than anything else. I've come to understand now that no matter how much you scheme and plot, God is watching. It's better to be down-to-earth.
Actually, to be honest, I feel quite bad for you. If you hadn't been so forgiving, we wouldn't be where we are today. Now both of our kids are working and earning money properly. Although the work is tough, as long as they don't mess around outside, it's good. I'll find them wives in the future, and then I, as their father, will feel like I've done right by them.”
Knowing that someone was inquiring about her made Jiang Qiao feel a little more at ease. At least she knew who this person was, which was better than knowing nothing at all.
However, she wasn't in a hurry. Instead, she went back with Wang Tiezhu. There was no use in her being anxious about this matter. It was late at night, and even if she wanted to do something, she couldn't.
However, when I got back, I told Gu Zhengkai about the information I had just heard.
"What? You said your neighbor told you?"
Jiang Qiao nodded. "Uncle, this is what I'm thinking. This time, I don't plan to let Song Shutian and the others get involved. If they take over, I'll be in trouble. And how should I put it, I can't participate in their methods. They arrest people, and I'll have to bear all the blame for offending people. That won't do. I want to do it myself."
Gu Zhengkai disagreed with this matter at all. "Qiao'er, do you know what kind of tactics the other party has? If you don't know anything, how can you fight against them?"
Moreover, if he has other men under him, you alone are no match for him. Once you fall into his hands, think about it, the consequences will be huge. Not to mention our family, the police and Song Shutian's side will also have to be mobilized.
Have you thought this through? You think you're pretty ordinary, but in everyone else's eyes, you're probably a treasure.
Think about it yourself, you'll see you're involved in every single thing. Don't think that just because you're not being recognized, you're not involved at all. Everyone knows the truth.
I don't agree with you doing this. If you don't go through Song Shutian, you should at least discuss it with your third uncle. He's a policeman, after all. Let's not talk about anything else, just take out the weapon. If they take it out, it's legal and reasonable. Can you do that?
You're taking a huge risk by fighting those people with your bare hands. Who are they? If they can find out about you, they'll know you exist. You might not have done anything wrong before they recognized you.
"Qiao'er, this is no laughing matter. Your uncle knows you're anxious, but even if you are, we must proceed with caution."
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