Jiang Qiao smiled and said, "You don't need to keep this to yourself. We are destined to be with Jiang Ming. If you really feel bad about it, just remember us when something good happens in the future. That's better than anything else."
Jiang Jinyu shook her head with amusement. "Look at this girl, she's always smiling, but she's really sharp-tongued."
Alright, I'm not going to argue with you anymore. I came here today for two reasons: first, to visit you, and second, someone wants to see you. However, this person is still in the hospital. They said they should have come to visit in person to repay a life-saving debt, but since they haven't been discharged yet, it's been delayed. Well, since your parents have already left, it'll be you then.”
Jiang Qiao blinked. "Don't tell me it's that old man we met on the train?"
Jiang Jinyu smiled and nodded. "Smart, you know who the other party is?"
Jiang Qiao shook her head. "No matter who the other person is, they're just a patient. I didn't think that much when I was saving them."
Jiang Jinyu nodded approvingly, "That's a good idea of yours. It's good that you didn't think too much about it. Girl, come with me?"
Jiang Qiao shook her head. "Let's not. Let the patient focus on recovering. Besides, any doctor would lend a hand if they were in the right place at the time. It's really nothing to worry about."
Jiang Jinyu asked seriously, "You really aren't going?"
Jiang Qiao smiled and shook her head. "I really won't go. If someone knows who I am and you even came looking for me, they must be someone of a high rank. Besides, they're in the hospital, under the care of doctors. What would I do there? Ask them to repay a debt of gratitude? Or try to get on their good side just because they're high-ranking? That's not something we can do. Just convey my greetings, don't worry about it."
Jiang Jinyu had nothing to say. Praise seemed unnecessary to Jiang Qiao, but he genuinely felt that the child was insightful.
"Okay, then I've delivered my message."
Jiang Qiao stood up. "Perfect timing. I've prepared some herbal tea for you. It's hard to say when you can come over next time. Come with me to get it. Jiang Ming, you play with these grandpas. We'll be there in a bit."
The little guy was very perceptive. When Jiang Qiao didn't let him follow, he didn't say anything else, just nodded.
The two left the house and headed towards the backyard. As they walked, Jiang Jinyu exclaimed, "Your yard is quite big!"
"That's right, this is the dowry my parents saved up for me. Don't forget, my mother is from the Wen family. Her dowry back then was quite substantial, so buying a house like this isn't a big deal for her."
It's a pity they couldn't find me all those years. But thankfully, my family was finally reunited; otherwise, I wouldn't have known I had such a large dowry.
Jiang Jinyu also knew that Jiang Qiao had asked him to come to the backyard because there was something else she wanted to say.
Jiang Qiao did prepare medicinal tea for Jiang Jinyu, after all, he was her brother from her previous life, and she didn't want his health to be ruined by the heavy workload.
"Hey, remember to drink it. It's all top-quality stuff that you can't find anywhere else."
Also, what's the situation with Song Shutian? Have those enemy agents taken any further action?
Jiang Jinyu shook her head. "There's been no progress. As for that valley, the experts are still studying it."
Jiang Qiao, you'd better be careful this time you go out. I'm worried those people will take the opportunity to get rid of you.
Jiang Qiao snorted coldly, "I'm afraid they won't show up. Anyway, it's either you or me, I'd rather they die."
"Things have come to this point already. I hope this trip will lure them out. Don't worry, I'll be careful. I haven't lived enough yet. I'm still so young. I feel it would be a waste to die with them. So, you don't need to worry."
Jiang Jinyu patted Jiang Qiao on the shoulder and said earnestly, "I would rather they die than see you get hurt in the slightest. Jiang Qiao, take care of yourself while you're away. If anything happens, feel free to contact me via radio."
Jiang Qiao looked into Jiang Jinyu's eyes and nodded seriously, "Yes, I know. Take care of yourself too!"
Jiang Qiao packed some snacks for the children to take back to Jiang Ming. Jiang Jinyu didn't linger there; she said goodbye to the veterans and left with the children.
"Sister, remember, you must come to see me—"
Jiang Qiao patted the little guy's head and said, "Don't worry, when your sister comes over next time, she'll bring you some food."
After seeing Jiang Jinyu off, Jiang Qiao went back to her room and fiddled with the medicine for a long time before handing it over to Qin Junlin and the others after lunch.
"I'll pack my things and leave tonight. I don't know when I'll be back, but I'll mail you packages as soon as possible."
The children and veterans were genuinely reluctant to see Jiang Qiao leave, but they also knew that the young woman had things to do.
"Take care of yourself."
Jiang Qiao left decisively. After saying goodbye to everyone, she packed her things, picked up her luggage bag, and left.
Even the veterans who saw her off couldn't help but exclaim, "This girl is just as capable as us in marching and fighting; she's efficient and decisive."
In reality, what they saw was only Jiang Qiao's outward appearance; no one knew her true feelings.
Only Jiang Qiao herself knew that she was in a very bad mood. She thought about her little brother reaching out his little hand to pull her away, and how he cried when he learned that his sister couldn't go home with them. Even now, the sound of his crying still echoed in her ears. In particular, the image of her parents with tears in their eyes lingered in her mind for a long time.
Jiang Qiao, whose mind was in turmoil, was now beginning to doubt the meaning of her second life. She had originally wanted to pursue a peaceful life, but now her life was far from peaceful. It could be said that someone could take her life in secret at any time.
She originally wanted to be a good daughter to her parents, but now, she can't even stay by their side, let alone be filial. There's no way she can maintain a close relationship with her siblings.
Feeling down, she hadn't decided where to go. She asked about the nearest train and bought a ticket. Once on the train, she gradually calmed down.
She gave a wry smile; she was caught in this vicious cycle again. She already understood it before, so why was she still agonizing over it now?
Everything she's doing now is so that her family can live well, and so that she won't be isolated and helpless in case of emergency.
I closed my eyes, thought about how I felt when I was floating above the cave, and once I understood, I opened my eyes again.
Jiang Qiao bought a regular hard seat ticket. There were people all around her. They were quite curious about this quiet girl. She was very beautiful. Everyone loves beauty. However, the girl was quite aloof. Ever since she got on the train, she either stared out the window without saying a word or closed her eyes. People who wanted to strike up a conversation with Jiang Qiao hesitated.
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