Jiang Qiao's return immediately enlivened the house. After all, a wedding without a bride is a big deal, and with the bride back, they had to get busy.
Getting married was inevitable, and Jiang Qiao wasn't surprised by it. She just felt that holding a wedding so soon was a bit rushed.
"Where will we live? I have elderly relatives here, and you need to take care of your grandparents over there."
"Don't worry, I've already discussed the housing with the elders. My workplace allocated a small apartment, but that's just a temporary place. We'll mainly live here and in the courtyard, so we can take care of both sets of elders."
Jiang Qiao nodded. "Okay, if your grandparents have no objections, then I have even less objection. Hehe, to be honest, by doing this, you've actually found a grandson-in-law for my grandpa Qiao to take care of in his old age."
Qiao Jie chuckled and chimed in, "That's right. If you really think about it, we really got a great deal. Girl, just listen to us on this. Old Ning will get what's coming to him later."
Jiang Qiao sensed something different in those words. "What do you mean? Did something else happen in between?"
Ning Hao sighed, "Don't even mention it. My uncle promised to take care of my grandpa and grandma in their old age, so their house belongs entirely to my uncle. Now, the old couple isn't living in their own house anymore."
Jiang Qiao hummed twice, "Your grandma agreed?"
"Sigh, my grandma has no choice. My grandpa said that if you have a son, there's no reason to ask your grandson to take care of you in your old age. So, this house will be passed down to the son first and then to the grandson."
Actually, I don't care about those few houses; it's just that I feel my grandfather's mind really can't be reasoned with.
Jiang Qiao waved her hand and said, "Forget it, let them do whatever they like. Anyway, we live close by, so we can help each other out if anything happens."
However, if your uncle doesn't keep his promise, then we can have a serious talk with his boss about this.
For Jiang Qiao, supporting one more person or one less person is no big deal, but for an old man like Ning Zhengtao, she just couldn't help but think that the old man was crazy.
If you give the house to your son so early, what if he turns his back on you one day?
However, the house belongs to them, and they can do whatever they want with it; it's none of their business.
"What do you need me to do? Prepare everything, including food and supplies?"
Qiao Jie said, "You should stay home and rest these next few days. You're not fully recovered yet, and look how thin you've become. Take good care of yourself and be a good bride."
"Everything at home has been prepared, so you don't need to worry about it. Go wash up, eat something, and go back to your room to sleep. We'll take care of everything."
Jiang Qiao really didn't have the energy to ask any more questions. She washed up, ate something, and went to bed.
Everyone in the family went about their business as usual, each one working in an orderly manner.
Besides, they have plenty of time and have been preparing for a long time, so there's really no rush.
Jiang Qiao slept for two days and two nights. When Gu Zhengfeng and his family of three returned, their daughter had just woken up.
"My goodness, you can really sleep! What's wrong, are you exhausted from this trip again?"
Seeing her father, Jiang Qiao sighed helplessly, "I'm exhausted..."
When Wen Jingwan brought in the food and drinks, she heard her daughter talking about the Wen family. She was immediately stunned and asked, "What? My aunt?"
Jiang Qiao nodded and beckoned Wen Jingwan to sit down. "Mom, I didn't tell you before because I was afraid you would let it slip. You know the situation now. My grandfather didn't tell anyone in the family either, because he didn't want to reveal my great-aunt's whereabouts."
You should just pretend you don't know anything about it.
Wen Jingwan was stunned by the news. "My God, my aunt is still alive? How could this be? Why would my father keep it from the family?"
Gu Zhengfeng sighed, "The Wen family is large and powerful, and there are many gossips. What if someone finds out about your aunt's outing? Wouldn't that become an excuse to threaten your father?"
Wen Jingwan rolled her eyes at the father and son. "You two are really something. Such a big thing, and you still kept it from me."
Jiang Qiao smiled and said, "Don't even mention you, my grandma doesn't know, let alone my uncle. So, don't complain, grandpa only thinks my dad and I are reliable, so he told me about it."
Oh, by the way, I went to see my maternal grandfather this time…
Wen Jingwan had some suspicions that her daughter was in contact with her parents, but she never expected that her daughter would take such good care of them.
After listening to her parents' words of advice, Wen Jingwan couldn't help but shed tears. "It's all my fault. What good is a daughter like me? I can't help at all when it matters. My parents are so old, and they still have to leave their hometown."
Gu Zhengfeng patted his wife on the back and said, "You should be content. Compared to those people, you two are just a little remote, but you have no worries about food and drink. Where else can you find such a good life? If we really bring people over, are you capable of protecting them?"
This is a very real problem. Wen Jingwan knows she doesn't have the ability. Even Gu Zhengfeng has difficulty guaranteeing those two coins; he himself is living on thin ice, let alone protecting his father-in-law, Wen Songtao.
"Well, thankfully we have a good child who can at least help us take care of the elderly. Okay, stop crying. Just pretend you don't know anything about this and don't tell anyone. Keep it to yourself."
Wen Jingwan nodded. "I know. My dad doesn't tell his son, so he must have his reasons. I'll just pretend I didn't hear it."
Jiang Qiao asked about the situation on Gu Zhengfeng's side. "Oh, being in a remote place has its advantages. Some things are weakened when they get to our area, so you don't need to worry about the two of us. We're doing very well, just like before."
With her parents all settled, Jiang Qiao didn't need to worry about anything else. Wen Jingwan continued to press, "Then what exactly is the situation with your uncle and Ziqing?"
Jiang Qiao sighed and explained to Wen Jingwan what she had heard and done.
"Fortunately, Wen Ziqing is somewhat sensible. As for Wen Ziling, I'm worried that she's too young and will be more affected. I'll go and see about it later. I don't have time to deal with them for now."
I was only able to visit them because their grandparents and my uncle asked me to; otherwise, just because they changed their surname, I wouldn't even want to have anything to do with them.
Gu Zhengfeng sighed and nodded. "They did the right thing. As for how things turn out, that's up to them. That Ouyang Mingzhu is really not to be underestimated. I didn't realize it before. She's obsessed with officialdom."
Wen Jingwan was heartbroken. The once happy Wen family had fallen apart overnight, and there was even chaos within her own home. Fortunately, her parents weren't around, otherwise, they would have been driven to their deaths by that woman.
"This is the price your uncle paid for his recklessness back then. Now that he knows he was wrong, let's help him if we can. As for Ziling, I'll contact her later."
Jiang Qiao shook her head. "Mom, you've given up. You're a member of the Wen family. She now sees everyone in the Wen family as a monster. Didn't you see that I only mailed things and didn't write any letters? That's because I'm afraid that person will be stubborn."
Wen Jingwan was quite shrewd. "No, I'm her aunt. No matter what, it's a matter of blood vessels. I'll try. If it doesn't work, you can come back."
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