Jiang Qiao was unaware of Ning Hao's affairs, and even Qiao Jie, their longtime neighbor, had never heard of them. Yet, Leng kept hearing Ning Zhengtao mention them, as if there were other hidden stories behind it.
Qiao Jie asked with a worried expression, "What happened?"
Ning Zhengtao sighed deeply, "Speaking of which, this matter is also strange. The night before the college entrance examination, my child had diarrhea and vomiting and even fell into a coma. He missed the first day of the exam. Even though his scores were very good afterward, he was still far behind others. My grandson insists that the woman tampered with the exam, and we still don't know what really happened."
To be honest, we have no evidence. His father said that he ate the same food as the child, so how come everyone else is fine but he is?
The father and son had a big fight over this, and in the end, Haozi transferred to work for us.
To be honest, Haozi was raised by us. He's a really smart kid, but he genuinely disliked his stepmother. The reasons for that are now impossible to find out. It really ruined my grandson's life. Thankfully, he's doing well now; even though he went to the army, he managed to pass the entrance exam.
Jiang Qiao looked at Ning Zhengtao in surprise, "My God, what kind of scum is going on in your family? You can even do such despicable things. Humph, your daughter-in-law is really a piece of trash."
Ning Zhengtao looked at Jiang Qiao in surprise, "Girl, what do you mean? Could it be that what Haozi said is true?"
Jiang Qiao gave a bitter smile. "Grandpa Ning, don't you know what kind of person my brother Ning Hao is? You said it yourself, you raised him. Do you think he's the kind of person who would falsely accuse others for no reason?"
Anyway, I trust my brother Ning Hao's character. He's smart, but he also values family. Otherwise, he wouldn't have sent me these things—"
Jiang Qiao placed the money and receipts she received in front of the two people.
Qiao Jie never expected that Ning Hao would send this thing to their Qiao'er. After figuring out the ins and outs, the old man couldn't help but laugh.
"This child is very thoughtful, girl. Just keep it. From now on, your Grandpa Ning will eat with us. We'll talk about it again when your Grandma Ning comes back."
I said, Lao Ning, you're usually so smart, but you've made a foolish mistake. What's there to doubt? Anyone with eyes can see the trick to it.
"Oh dear, I have no idea how you teach your students. Thank goodness you didn't teach our Qiao'er, otherwise I think you might have made her stupid."
Upon hearing the old man's words, Ning Zhengtao became even more confused. "What are you talking about, old man? What do you mean by teaching someone to be stupid? Am I that kind of person?"
Over the years, I have worked diligently and conscientiously, and I have a clear conscience. I have taught my students everything I knew without reservation.
Qiao Jie shook his head at Ning Zhengtao, "You scholars have all become stupid from studying. I told you and you didn't believe me. Then let my Qiao'er analyze it for you. I can understand what's going on, but you can't figure it out. Girl, you analyze it for him and open his head."
Jiang Qiao sighed, shook her head, and said with a serious expression, "Grandpa Ning, we're not trying to sow discord in your family. We're just stating the facts. We can't say that Brother Ning Hao is careless, but he's young and doesn't have much social experience. He probably didn't expect anyone to scheme against him for his college entrance exam."
"It's very simple. Everyone ate the same food, but it was all laced with drugs. If someone with malicious intent later gave everyone else the antidote, then that would be a different story."
Ning Zhengtao was shocked by Jiang Qiao's words. "What? You mean to say that the woman really did drug everyone else, and then she gave the antidote to everyone else, but not our Haozi?"
Jiang Qiao shook her head. "This is just our analysis. She can't escape suspicion. Only she knows best what really happened. Anyway, I think she's the most suspicious. Could it be that Ning Hao's father disliked his son and personally drugged him? Hmph, if that's the case, I'd rather not have a father like that."
Ning Zhengtao seemed to have been hit hard, and he lowered his head and remained silent. Qiao Jie sighed and patted him on the shoulder.
"Old Ning, your son is your own flesh and blood, so we outsiders can't say anything about him. But your daughter-in-law is really not as good as Ning Hao's biological mother."
Don't be sad. What's done is done, there's no point in dwelling on it. Fortunately, Haozi did well and passed the exam.
Ning Zhengtao gave a bitter laugh. "Tell me, is it because our family's ancestral graves weren't placed in the right place? These unlucky kids, why can't they be like other people's kids? Sigh, my wife and I have lived an honest life and never harmed anyone, so why do we encounter so many messy things?"
Qiao Jie snorted, "Who's having an easy time? I'm the same. My child died, my wife is gone, and I'm just a lonely old man. I finally managed to raise my adopted daughter, but she turned around and didn't recognize me as her adoptive father. She even changed her home and workplace. Who can I complain to?"
"Oh dear, you have to relax. Look at me, my good fortune has arrived! With Qiao'er, our family's life is getting better every day. I have no worries about food or drink. You know, you have to look forward to have hope. If we treat Haozi well, we'll have everything we need."
Jiang Qiao felt a little sorry for Ning Hao. How could this child be even more unfortunate than her? He lost his mother at a young age, not to mention his father. There must be more to the story.
But she was too lazy to ask anymore; it's true that if there's a stepmother, there's a stepfather.
Ning Zhengtao was probably devastated and didn't stay any longer. Jiang Qiao escorted the old man back.
Just as I was about to go home, I saw Wang Dahua quietly walk in from outside, carrying a bag on her back. She looked completely disheveled, dirty and unkempt, a far cry from her former clean and tidy appearance.
Jiang Qiao didn't know what the old lady was doing outside, but judging from her appearance, she seemed unwilling to be seen by the people in the yard.
So she didn't say hello and waited until the old lady left before returning to their house.
After I told Qiao Jie, the old man sighed and said, "This afternoon, your Grandpa Ning said that your grandma often goes out to rummage through the trash, partly to find food, and partly to pick up scraps and such."
These days, very few women give birth. Even if she wanted to deliver the baby, no one would come to her. With such a large family here, how good can their lives be?
"Girl, take something to visit your grandma tomorrow. That's the gist of it. Even if you don't care about the Jiang family, you should at least show some respect to your grandma."
Jiang Qiao responded, "Grandpa Qiao, I'll go tomorrow. I also brought some things to my grandpa today. They're doing well for now. I didn't want you to worry, so I didn't tell them anything. We can go after you've recovered."
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