The old man was exhausted after a long day, and he fell asleep while they were chatting. For the first time ever, the two old men didn't wake up as early as Jiang Qiao this morning. It was Jiang Qiao who had prepared everything and called the old man to get up for breakfast.
"I've already gone out for a run and given acupuncture to everyone. What's wrong with you guys today? Are you all exhausted?"
Gu Hanting glared at his granddaughter. "You scared me, Qiao'er. Can you put other things aside for now? We can deal with them when you're older. You should focus on your studies. Exams are coming up. Do you think your teachers will be happy about this?"
Speaking of this, Jiang Qiao could only sigh, "He's probably unhappy inside, but he can't say it out loud. I wonder what excuse Song Shutian used to ask for leave. Today is Sunday, Grandpa, why don't we go back? My brother is at home, I wonder how he's doing?"
“I’m always worried about Zheng Hong being home alone.”
With his eldest grandson alright, Gu Hanting really didn't want to stay here any longer.
During dinner, Qiao Jie started talking to Jiang Qiao about what happened yesterday, saying, "Jiang Xintong returned the money you gave her. I have it with me and I'm keeping it as pocket money."
Jiang Qiao nodded. "Not enough? I have some more here."
The old man shook his head. "It's enough. There aren't many expenses. It's just to help those who can't afford medical treatment. I've never worried about our food and drink."
By the way, Jiang Xintong and her husband left last night. Wang Dahua is really getting senile. That child came to see me and even cried. I originally wanted to spend more time with her mother, but your grandmother is so confused. She chased her daughter away, saying that Jiang Xintong was just causing trouble for their family if she stayed at home.
The child said that he had originally wanted to take his mother with him, but unfortunately, the old lady was determined to live with her son. Sigh, I'm truly speechless about that Wang Dahua.
Gu Hanting gave a wry smile. "It's just a pity for this child's heart. I'm too lazy to comment on Wang Dahua."
Jiang Qiao paused, her hand holding the chopsticks still. "Is Jiang Xintong really not going to hold those two heartless bastards accountable?"
The old man sighed, "Her mother even knelt down before her, what do you expect her to do? From now on, she should just pretend they're not related. Sigh, what a thankless person. Wang Dahua will have a lot more trouble to deal with in the future. Those two bastards, they can even sell their own sister, what else are they incapable of?"
Jiang Qiao gave a wry smile, shook her head, and said nothing. After all, it was someone else's business, and it was best to just listen and let it go.
After Gu Hanting finished eating, he finally spoke, "Girl, this time I'll have your Grandpa Qiao stay here and watch over you so you can go to school properly. I can walk by myself."
The car was left at the police station last night. Jiang Qiao originally planned to go and get the car to deliver it, but the old man wouldn't allow it.
"No, it's best for me to go back like this."
Jiang Qiao and Qiao Jie packed some things for him, intending to personally take him to the station, but they ran into Gu Zhixuan as soon as they stepped out the door.
"Grandpa, are you leaving already?"
Looking at his lively grandson standing in front of him, Gu Hanting still vividly remembered the heartache he felt yesterday. "Why wouldn't I go back? You'd scare me to death. Your brother is still in the countryside. I have to go back to take care of Zhihong."
Gu Zhixuan smiled and took the things from the old man's hands. "Grandpa, I'll go back with you. I also want to see Zhihong."
Jiang Qiao looked at Gu Zhixuan in surprise, "Brother, are you not planning to go to class?"
Gu Zhixuan nodded shyly. "My dad told me to rest at home for two days. I don't have to go to school on Monday. He wants me to take a break. I'll go back to visit my grandpa and brother. You go back now. I'll take grandpa home."
With Gu Zhixuan there, Jiang Qiao was spared some trouble. "Okay, just be careful and don't chat with anyone. Don't listen to anyone who tells you to go with them."
Jiang Qiao was a bit neurotic, all because she was scared by her cousin. Who would have thought that these guys would actually get kidnapped? Just thinking about it made her shudder.
Gu Zhixuan also knew that if his younger sister hadn't gone to help this time, who knows what would have happened to them.
"I understand. My dad already talked to me about it last night. I'm leaving now—"
Gu Hanting glared at his grandson. "You brat, your sister was just worried about you. Yesterday, you almost scared half my life out of me. Tell me, can't you even study in peace?"
Gu Zhixuan sighed, "That's right. I've learned from this experience. I'll know what to do if I encounter a similar situation in the future."
Jiang Qiao watched the old man leave, then turned and went home. In that short time, Li Meilan was standing at their door, chatting with her grandfather while holding a soy sauce bottle.
Upon seeing Jiang Qiao return, Li Meilan said a few words and quickly slipped away.
"This woman, really, she's borrowing things again, and she never returns them."
Qiao Jie smiled and said, "It's not a big deal, nothing serious. Fortunately, this person isn't too unreasonable. She knows that some things can be lent out, but there are some things she can't ask for."
"Didn't you see? She left as soon as you came back. Li Meilan is also afraid of you."
Jiang Qiao playfully stuck out her tongue. "Usually when she comes over, I'm even more likely to complain about being poor than she is. Do you think she still has the nerve to borrow things from me?"
"Where's your grandpa? Why are you back so soon?"
Jiang Qiao sighed, "My older brother is going back, so I'll take him. I guess my uncle is worried about him and wants him to rest for a couple of days. Sigh, let alone him, even I feel tired. Today I'm staying home to read and do my homework."
Qiao Jie nodded in satisfaction. "That's how it should be. Go read your book. Don't go out unless you have something to do."
Jiang Qiao was doing her homework when Li Meilan's enthusiastic voice rang out from outside, "Hey, Officer Zhao, what happened to you? Are you injured?"
Zhao Jian replied, "That's right, I twisted my arm. I'll go find Grandpa Qiao to take a look. You go ahead with your work."
Zhao Jian arrived, but Jiang Qiao didn't show up. She was engrossed in doing her homework. No one knew what she and Qiao Jie were doing. Anyway, it was quite a while before Zhao Jian finally arrived at Jiang Qiao's room.
"Wow, working so hard?"
Jiang Qiao looked up at him and said, "Come inside and sit down. I'll finish the questions I have."
Zhao Jian actually sat quietly to the side without saying a word until Jiang Qiao put down her pen.
"What happened? Did the enemy agents mess with you yesterday?"
Upon hearing this, Zhao Jian immediately became furious. "Don't even mention it. I never dreamed that Ma Jinwu would rebel. Damn it, luckily we had a lot of people with us, otherwise, your uncle might have been defeated by him."
Jiang Qiao asked in surprise, "Resisted arrest? No, is he really an enemy agent?"
Zhao Jian sighed, "That's right. Before, we didn't have enough evidence. But we arrested him to get him to help us with the investigation. We didn't expect him to lose his composure first, and that's how the fight started. Luckily, we outnumbered him, so he couldn't escape."
"Then what are you doing here? Did you come to see my grandfather about your arm?"
Zhao Jian gave a wry smile. "The director wouldn't let us say we were looking for you directly. You've already helped me a lot, and I'm worried about giving the neighbors any special treatment. So, I had to use Grandpa Qiao as an excuse. Jiang Qiao, you'll have to come with me in a bit—"
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