Shen Ruifang curled her lip and said, "You're kidding me. She put it there. How would she know what I like to eat?"
Besides, even if I'm old, how could I not know who's standing next to me? How could I not?
Don't get the wrong idea. I just think Jiang Qiao misses us. Otherwise, explain to me why. If someone were standing next to you, wouldn't you notice at all?
Zhou Yu shook his head with a wry smile, "That's true, but it doesn't make sense. If I hadn't buried Jiang Qiao with my own eyes, I would have thought that girl had come back to life."
Forget it, since she's willing to give it to us, let's keep it safe and be careful. If we really find out that bastard Xu Shaoqing, we won't let him get away with it.
Killing one's own comrades is a crime, becoming a traitor is a second crime, and what they are doing now is intolerable.
Although we are not in positions of power, as ordinary people, we still have the awareness that we should have.
Let's have a good discussion about where we should move to.
By the way, what was the situation like back home when you went back this time?
Speaking of her husband's family, Shen Ruifang had a lot of complaints and grievances: "Those who don't know the details would think that the two of us make a lot of money outside."
You say others don't know, but your nephew doesn't? He's been with us for so long, what money have we made? We barely make ends meet with your little bit of consultation fees.
They actually think we're rich! When we went back this time, your sister subtly suggested that we pay for a house for your nephew, saying that he's getting married soon and there's not enough room in the house. She also said that we shouldn't build the house for nothing, as it's for his son to take care of us in our old age.
The way your sister is saying this makes it sound like she thinks we don't have any children and will definitely have to rely on their family in the future, right?
Putting aside what your nephew is like, let's just talk about the wife he marries in the future. She might not even get along well with her parents-in-law, let alone the two of us.
I told your sister back then that we didn't have money, but we could have people. If we sold the two of us, we could build a house for their family.
You know what your sister said again? She said we should sell our house here and move back to their place, then we'll have money.
"Oh dear, just thinking about it gives me a headache. Not having children is already hard enough for the two of us, and now they've got their hands on us! What are you planning to do about this?"
Zhou Yu shook his head and sighed, "I can't help either. I still have to support my wife. We're not young anymore. Relying on others is not as good as relying on ourselves. I know my own nephew well."
Rather than living with him in the future, I think it's better to be with Jiang Qiao who just came by, after all, she's a righteous girl.
Do you think we'll have a peaceful life if we stay by her side?
Shen Ruifang blinked, looking puzzled. "With that Jiang Qiao? We're not related at all. If we go over there, they have to want us to."
Besides, with someone like her around, if a stranger comes along, won't those people investigate? Aren't you just asking them to dig up her secrets?
Zhou Yu smiled and said, "Do you think Jiang Qiao would just sit idly by? I don't think so. The fact that she came all this way here shows she has some heart."
I don't care whether it was her own idea or someone wanted her to come and test us, but this person has a very discerning eye. She was able to leave us so much money and tickets quietly. I think we can give it a try. What do you think?
Don't forget, this girl is also named Jiang Qiao. Who knows, you two might become friends in the future?
Shen Ruifang gave her husband a coquettish glare and said, "You're so carefree. You don't even know her, yet you dare to get close to her?"
"How about this, I'll go over and find out more about Jiang Qiao. If she's really reliable, we can consider it. What do you say?"
Zhou Yu nodded. "Okay, you can handle this. You take a rest first, and I'll go cook for you."
Shen Ruifang lay on the kang (a heated brick bed) unable to fall asleep. She missed Jiang Qiao. If her deceased friend were still alive, at least she could discuss things with her and look out for each other.
Unlike now, the couple is all alone, without a single close friend. They dare not make any friends, for fear of something happening to them.
Thinking of this, she muttered to herself, "Jiang Qiao, Jiang Qiao, what should we do? Should we believe that child who shares your name, or should we stay far away from him? I really don't know what to choose—"
Zhou Yu, who was in the kitchen, was not as calm as he appeared. He acted that way to comfort his wife.
It wasn't easy for the two of them to get to where they are today, and he doesn't want to have anything to do with those people from before anymore.
He wasn't as skilled as Shen Ruifang, and he didn't want his wife to be coerced because of him. The only person they could rely on was Jiang Qiao.
No matter how he thought about it, he felt that Jiang Qiao's attitude towards them was truly unusual.
He couldn't understand why. Perhaps it was just a feeling of attraction, or maybe it really was fate?
This was the only explanation he could offer: given their social standing, not just anyone could trust them.
However, Jiang Qiao inexplicably made them feel warm and trusting. Even he himself couldn't explain this feeling. Perhaps it was because he shared the same name as his deceased old friend that he benefited from it?
With a sigh, she said, "I hope this decision isn't a mistake. Jiang Qiao, please don't let me down."
Jiang Qiao never expected that coming over to find out the situation and give the other party a heads-up would actually make Zhou Yu take notice of her.
When Ma Zongxiang told her that someone was inquiring about her, she was quite surprised, especially by the description of the person. Even though Shen Ruifang was well disguised, Jiang Qiao knew this person and couldn't help but wonder if that fake was really something.
She didn't know what the couple in the mansion were up to, but based on her understanding of them, Shen Ruifang probably didn't have any ill intentions towards her.
"It's nothing. He's just someone I've met twice in the city before. He's not a friend, but he's not an enemy either. There's no need to be nervous."
"Uncle, since we weren't home earlier, we still have quite a few snacks left on our food ration book. I'll go with you to collect the food later, and you can take it back for the children to eat during the New Year."
Ma Zongxiang really couldn't refuse the food. These children were at the age when they were growing and needed exercise, and the limited supply was really not enough for them.
"Alright, then I won't stand on ceremony with you. These little guys really can eat. Your aunt and I have been trying to fill their stomachs, but they're practically bottomless pits."
By the way, are you planning to go into the mountains before the New Year? Do you need me to go with you?
Jiang Qiao shook her head. "I don't want to go for now. The snow is too deep, and digging for medicinal herbs is too much work. I'll wait until the weather gets warmer."
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