These words struck a chord with Song Zhi, who had also gone through a similar emotional journey back then.
With a sigh, he patted Huo Jianzhong on the shoulder and said, "Brother, I felt exactly the same way you did back then. I struggled with this for a long time. We're men, and we have to bear our troubles ourselves. I can't even describe how I felt back then."
You wouldn't believe it, once I left the familiar place, I just couldn't find that feeling again. Everything I did felt wrong, even interacting with people. I felt so out of place. Luckily, I didn't go too far.
My fourth brother lives close to me, so when I have free time, I go to his place to get back into the swing of things. To be honest, this adjustment period has been quite agonizing.
Huo Jianzhong nodded in agreement, "Many comrades have the same feeling. When they go back, it seems like nothing feels right, and it takes a long time to adjust."
I had no other choice; otherwise, I would have faced the same problem. Since my niece said my hand could be healed, I didn't hesitate.
This kind of emotional journey wasn't just experienced by these two brothers; Jiang Qiao went through it too. When she first arrived, she wasn't used to it either. Seeing soldiers made her feel especially close to them. So, in order to prevent Huo Jianzhong from experiencing this feeling, it's better to let him get better.
"Uncle Ba, are you the only one who came back? Where are my aunt and the others?"
Huo Jianzhong sighed, "They accompanied me around looking for doctors before, but I can't delay my work any longer. I also have children at home to take care of. I had no choice but to come here on my own this time. Since you're here, I have no choice but to rely on you."
Song Zhi put his arm around his brother's shoulder and said, "You bastard, I wouldn't be angry if we didn't talk about this, but as soon as we bring it up, I can't help but think, why didn't you tell us sooner when something like this happened?"
We thought you were doing well over there. What, if you're not coming over, are you planning to keep this from us forever?
Do you really think we're just friends who met for nothing?
Huo Jianzhong quickly begged for mercy, "Third brother, please stop talking. It's all my fault. I thought I could get better locally, so I didn't have to make this trip. But this time I had no choice but to ask you brothers for help. I just didn't expect our niece to be so skilled in medicine."
This was something Huo Jianzhong never expected. He had heard Gu Zhengfeng mention that his niece had learned medicine from her adoptive grandfather and had also taught herself some, but Gu Zhengfeng hadn't explained to what extent.
Yeah, you know, how can a father brag about how amazing his daughter is?
There's no need for that, is there?
Besides, his daughter is still young, and as her father, he really doesn't want her to be burdened by life.
The couple lost their daughter when she was still an infant, and they truly couldn't bear to see her suffer any more.
However, some things are beyond Gu Zhengfeng's control. Jiang Qiao's abilities and subsequent actions made him, as her father, both proud and worried. As parents, they were happy that their child was successful.
But they felt sorry for them, seeing them carrying so much at such a young age.
His own child's abilities and skills left him speechless. Without Jiang Qiao, where would the Gu family be today?
Therefore, parents can only unconditionally support what their children are doing now. Their only hope is that their children can live a healthy life. They have no other thoughts. Things like bringing glory to the family are all empty words. As long as their family can be together and live a peaceful life, that's enough.
Hearing Huo Jianzhong's praise, Jiang Qiao just smiled and said, "Uncle Ba, I'm not as amazing as you think. Your arm wasn't a big problem to begin with. Everyone has their own expertise. I can't do much by myself. I need to find someone to help me."
Jiang Qiao was most concerned about whether Gu Zhengfeng knew that Huo Jianzhong had come.
Song Zhi sighed, "I called your dad before I came. He said he'd be coming over for a meeting in the next few days and would like to join us for a get-together."
To be honest, it's been many years since we brothers have all gotten together. We've all been busy with our own things and haven't been able to get away. Let's make a promise, Eighth Brother, that when we're old, we'll all get together. The more people, the more lively it will be. We won't need our kids to keep us company; we brothers can entertain ourselves."
Huo Jianzhong nodded. "Third Brother, I think your idea is good. Let's all discuss it and see which place is good. When we get old, we can all go there to live, so we can have someone to rely on."
The key thing is, our niece knows medicine! You know, when we old folks get sick, we're counting on our niece.”
Jiang Qiao smiled and poured water for the two of them. "I think it's a good idea. When conditions allow, I'll build a nursing home, and you can all come over. You guys can retire together as a group."
“I think it’s a good idea, my dear niece. I think you can make money with this skill. Once things become clearer, you can definitely build a house with this. Your uncle is counting on you.”
Huo Jianzhong kicked Song Zhi and said, "Third brother, when did you become so shameless? How old is your child? She just got married, and you're already asking our niece to build us a house in the future?"
Song Zhi grinned. "What's wrong? Can't I do it?"
Jiang Qiao laughed and said, "I think it's a good idea. I'll find a nice place in the countryside, build a row of houses, and we can all live there, grow our own crops and vegetables. Wouldn't that be great?"
You said you'll both be retired soon, and you'll just be sitting at home doing nothing, waiting for your kids to come home to see you. Why not find something to do? Your kids won't have to worry about you. If they like, let them all come over; the more people, the more lively it will be."
"I think it's a good idea, Lao Ba. You don't like it? It's so lively."
Huo Jianzhong suppressed a laugh and said, "I'll listen to Third Brother, but I'm telling you, I'm not cooking. Don't think I'm young and make me cook."
Upon hearing this, Jiang Qiao couldn't help but laugh, "Third Uncle, did you take advantage of my Eighth Uncle cooking for you back then?"
Speaking of those days, Song Zhi reminisced, "If we didn't let him do it, who would? He was so young, we couldn't just send him to his death, could we?"
That one sentence brought tears to Huo Jianzhong's eyes: "Third Brother—"
Song Zhi patted Huo Jianzhong on the shoulder and said, "Eighth Brother, it wasn't that we bullied you back then. We discussed it and felt that you were too young. If we were gone, at least you would be our hope."
We're surrounded, and nobody knows if we'll get out alive. Sigh, thinking back to those days reminds me of my brothers.
Huo Jianzhong patted Song Zhi on the shoulder and said, "Third Brother, don't think about it anymore. From now on, let's live well and see more of those brothers."
Song Zhi put his arm around Huo Jianzhong's shoulder, and the two brothers were choked with emotion, unable to express their feelings.
Jiang Qiao had no idea whether he would have a good cry if all these guys got together.
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