Huo Jianzhong nodded knowingly. "I knew it. I was afraid of causing trouble for the kids by coming over. If they had to go around owing favors just to get me something to eat, wouldn't they be criticized?"
Since my niece is so capable, then I have nothing to worry about.
Song Zhi patted Huo Jianzhong on the shoulder and said, "So, since we're here, let's make the best of it. Putting aside the fact that our niece has a stable job, her medical skills alone will make her more successful than us."
The girl is kind and has many friends. They often send her things, so she should have plenty of food at home.
So, stay here and recover from your injury; that's more important than anything else. You still have a large family to support.
Huo Jianzhong sighed, "I really didn't expect our eldest niece to be so capable. Back when we were looking for this child, I was afraid that my fourth brother and his wife would never be able to get over this trauma for the rest of their lives."
Who would have thought that not only was the child found, but they themselves were also so capable? Fourth Brother and his family are truly blessed for the rest of their lives.
Song Zhi smiled and nodded, "That's—"
Jiang Qiao came in carrying an IV drip. "Come on, let's get the IV drip done. Uncle Ba, if you can sleep, then sleep for a while."
It would be a lie to say he wasn't tired. He had just had surgery and then had to go home. Huo Jianzhong fell asleep not long after the injection.
Song Zhi sighed from the side, "Your eighth uncle has it tough too. We brothers are scattered all over the country, but his place is the farthest away. It's not easy for us to even see each other."
Actually, Jiang Qiao wanted to suggest that he be transferred back, but then she thought, transferring isn't that easy; there's always a specific role for everyone.
“Sigh, my eighth uncle has it really tough there. It must be even harder than my father’s.”
Song Zhi patted Jiang Qiao on the shoulder and said, "Let's go to that room and talk. Let your Eighth Uncle get a good night's sleep. It hasn't been easy for him on this journey."
Jiang Qiao went to the kitchen and brought in a kettle of hot water. She then filled a basin with water for the old man and asked Ning Hao to wipe his body. The remaining water was used for the old man to soak his feet. Seeing how Jiang Qiao and Ning Hao were taking care of the old man, even Cheng Yingli couldn't help but sigh that Qiao Jie had met a good granddaughter. Even his own daughter might not be able to do such a thing.
Qiao Jie finished setting things up, and everyone sat down together to drink tea and chat.
Song Zhi wanted to ask if the people over there would listen to Jian Ling once Ning Hao returned.
"Oh dear, don't even mention it. This afternoon, Aunt Jian saw us training and said that this wasn't training at all, it was just fooling around."
Some people were still unconvinced, but Aunt Jian's throwing knife stunned them.
I never expected Aunt Jian to have such a skill; I thought she was just good at fighting.
Furthermore, Aunt Jian told everyone that I have a sick person at home who needs my care, so she'll be filling in for the next few days. She also said that if everyone follows her training instructions, she'll hunt something every day to reward the best performer. So, I came back.”
Jiang Qiao was aware of Jian Ling's plan, but she didn't expect Jian Ling to have thought of so much for her. No wonder she was her old friend from her past life.
Song Zhi then remarked with emotion, "This Jian Ling, I really didn't expect her to think so much for us. Alright, now that you're back, you and your husband can take care of your Eighth Uncle. I'm off to work now. We'll get together again when those guys really come."
Ning Hao casually asked, "Third Uncle, is there any news about the enemy agents?"
Song Zhi shook his head. "The wanted notice has been issued, and there's been no feedback yet. However, with this thing around, even if they want to make a move, they'll have to consider the public's opinion. So, don't worry, whether she's human or ghost, she'll eventually reveal her true form."
However, before that, you must be on high alert. Qiao'er has a deep grudge against them, and I'm afraid those bastards will target the people around you.
Ning Hao added, "I'm worried about that too, Third Uncle. Please be careful on your end as well."
"After we move in after the New Year, could you call me to let me know if my aunt and the others have all their work arrangements sorted out?"
Song Zhi nodded. "Everything is arranged. We're just waiting for them to report for duty. If you need anything, just go to Zhao Jian. He's an old friend, so there's nothing to be embarrassed about."
Jiang Qiao stood up. "Third Aunt, I'll pack some things for you. I won't send them over before the New Year."
Cheng Yingli quickly stood up. "Girl, no need. Save it for your Eighth Uncle and the others."
Jiang Qiao waved her hand. "It's alright, I have food at home. If all else fails, I have a car. I can go for a drive to the countryside or the beach. I can cook whatever I want to eat. I'm self-sufficient. You're all so busy, you don't have my kind of convenience. Just wait—"
Jiang Qiao packed her things and had Ning Hao put them in Song Zhi's car.
Song Zhi didn't know anything else, but he did see that his niece had prepared wine for him. In the end, Cheng Yingli couldn't help but ask Jiang Qiao for some fruit wine, which was perfect for the New Year.
After seeing the couple off, Qiao Jie leaned against the pile of quilts and slowly told Jiang Qiao about his meeting with Ning Zhengtao and his wife.
"Oh dear, you've really suffered. This time, your grandfather doesn't dare to talk back. He's much more obedient than before."
Ning Hao smiled and said, "If he doesn't behave, this won't be the place anymore. If we go somewhere else, I don't have the ability to go and keep him company. That's what my grandma said too. So, he can't be disobedient."
However, my aunt's divorce is a headache. She'll have to live in my grandfather's house from now on. I can't worry about what my uncle thinks for now; I'll go check on her tomorrow.
Qiao Jie sighed, "I don't know how your aunt negotiated with them, or who the child will live with?"
Ning Hao gave a wry smile. "They won't talk to my aunt. The way the Wang family raises their children is that the children belong to their family, but the daughters-in-law are someone else's daughters and have nothing to do with their family. So, this matter is still uncertain."
What could Jiang Qiao say? “Be careful when you go there tomorrow. If you run into those shrewish women, don’t get into a fight. Come home. If anything happens, I’m here for you. Don’t forget, your wife isn’t someone to be trifled with either.”
This one sentence amused Qiao Jie and Ning Hao: "My wife is a reasonable person. She only takes action against unreasonable people. Don't worry, I'm a grown man, I won't stoop to their level."
After Huo Jianzhong finished his IV drip, the couple went back to their room to rest.
The next morning, Jiang Qiao finished exercising and had just reached the door when she ran into Gu Zhengfeng, who was covered in snowflakes.
Jiang Qiao was overjoyed to see her father back. "Dad, why are you back? Why didn't you tell me beforehand so I could have picked you up? Come in quickly, you must be freezing!"
Gu Zhengfeng walked in covered in snowflakes; he was just unlucky to have come back on a snowy day.
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