When Jiang Qiao and Gu Zhengkai returned, Ning Hao happened to see them.
"Hey, Qiao'er, where did you go? Who is he?"
It's rare to see Jiang Qiao with a strange man, especially since this man is quite old. Ning Hao looked at Gu Zhengkai with a wary expression, as if he were looking at a human trafficker.
Jiang Qiao tugged at Ning Hao's arm. "Brother Ning, this is my uncle, my father's brother. Don't be so nervous."
Everyone in the courtyard had heard about Jiang Qiao having a godfather, including him. However, he had never met him in person, so he had only heard about it and didn't take it seriously. But after hearing Jiang Qiao say this, he realized that there really was such a godfather.
"Uncle, this is Ning Hao, the young man Uncle Song was talking about."
Gu Zhengkai looked Ning Hao up and down, then extended his hand with a smile. Although Ning Hao had some doubts, he still reached out and Gu Zhengkai shook his hand.
"Good job, young man."
Ning Hao simply smiled faintly, "It was just a small thing. What are you doing here?"
“My uncle’s family has no food, so I have to go over and cook something for him.”
Ning Hao was taken aback for a moment. "Ah, you want to go there? Then I'll take you there. Otherwise, it's so late, how will you get back? It's not safe outside."
Jiang Qiao didn't think anything of it. Gu Zhengkai looked Ning Hao up and down again. To be honest, this guy was really good-looking. But you can't judge a book by its cover. Although he had helped his niece before, this kid was a little too concerned about Jiang Qiao.
Ning Hao knew, of course, that Gu Zhengkai was looking him up and down, but the guy was thick-skinned. He could look at him all he wanted, but he did what he was supposed to do. He just swaggered into the house with Jiang Qiao.
Gu Zhengkai was starting to have doubts. His niece was still young; could it be that this brat had his eye on her?
The thought of this made him uncomfortable. His family finally had a girl, and she was already being coveted by others at such a young age.
As Ning Hao's uncle, Gu Zhengkai planned to have a good talk with him. However, Jiang Qiao prepared things quickly, and before he could even get to the topic, the girl came in and called them to leave together.
When they arrived at Gu Zhengkai's house, Jiang Qiao went to cook, while Gu Zhengkai and Ning Hao drank tea in the living room.
This time, Gu Zhengkai wasn't going to beat around the bush with Ning Hao. He stared at Ning Hao with sharp eyes and said, "Kid, you better tell me honestly, do you have any designs on our Jiang Qiao?"
Ning Hao smiled, looking relaxed. "Uncle, you noticed that? That's right, I do have feelings for Jiang Qiao, but I'll wait for her to grow up and for her to make her own choice."
I won't force Jiang Qiao into matters of the heart, nor will I compromise myself. Although we're both quite young, how should I put it? I always felt that Jiang Qiao was God's chosen other half for me, and that my feelings wouldn't change because of age, appearance, or status. That's just how I feel.
Actually, I mentioned it to Jiang Qiao before, but do you know what your niece said? She said that as we grow older and experience different things, we'll meet different people, and at that time, everyone's choices might be different. She said she's not considering it for now, and will think about it when she's older.
Gu Zhengkai was surprised by Ning Hao's honesty. He didn't expect the kid to admit it so readily, and what he said left him speechless.
He gave a wry smile. "You've got some nerve, huh? Do you even know how old Jiang Qiao is? Aren't you afraid of scaring her by talking to her like that?"
Ning Hao picked up his teacup, took a sip, and then looked at Gu Zhengkai with a serious expression.
"Uncle, you may not know Jiang Qiao very well. Don't underestimate her because of her young age. Her thinking is no less than that of an adult. Sometimes, I feel that she is more mature than an adult."
Actually, I told her this so that if she were to look for a boyfriend in the future, she could consider me first.
Actually, in my heart, I've already made up my mind about her, and nothing else will change that. What I need now is to become strong enough to be a pillar of support for Jiang Qiao in the future.
Gu Zhengkai looked at Ning Hao and sighed, "I don't even know what to say about the two of you. You're so young, yet you say things that I can't refute."
However, Ning Hao, you'd better be prepared. If Jiang Qiao's father finds out about this, you're in for a lot of trouble.
Ning Hao just smiled and said, "Uncle, no matter what, Jiang Qiao will grow up one day and she will have to face such problems. So why not start training her now? At least we know each other well. Besides, I am a soldier, and soldiers always keep their word."
Gu Zhengkai shook his head. "Young man, that's not necessarily true. Not everyone is like you say, but I hope you're not one of them."
For now, you're all still young. Let's talk about this when Jiang Qiao grows up. At that time, her parents will naturally be there to oversee things for her. Of course, don't underestimate Jiang Qiao. This girl might be even more capable than you in the future. Don't be fooled by her current predicament; who knows what the future holds?
I just hope that if one day Jiang Qiao doesn't choose you, you can let go and wish her well.
Ning Hao looked at Gu Zhengkai with a serious expression and said, "I'm afraid that day will never come. I won't give anyone else a chance. If you don't believe me, we can wait and see."
Ning Hao made a really good impression on Gu Zhengkai. He was very honest and not nervous or uneasy. Talking with him felt very comfortable. He didn't feel like an outsider. He felt like he was a nephew or niece. Even Gu Zhengkai was a little surprised. It was as if Ning Hao was his own child. He couldn't explain why. Maybe it was really fate.
Patting Ning Hao on the shoulder, he said, "Young man, work hard in the future. If you meet someone more suitable than Jiang Qiao, then keep looking. After all, there's a bit of an age gap between you two."
Gu Zhengkai felt he didn't need to be so nervous. His niece could say such things; they weren't things an ordinary child would say. Therefore, he had confidence in Jiang Qiao and wouldn't let the kid lead him astray.
As for Ning Hao, although he seems alright for now, he is still too young and unsettled. Who knows what problems might arise in the future? The world is full of changes, and who knows what will happen to anyone in the future?
Gu Zhengkai couldn't just believe Ning Hao's words; he needed to hear his niece's true thoughts.
While using the restroom, he chatted with Jiang Qiao for a bit. Jiang Qiao wasn't surprised by the question her uncle asked, as it echoed what Ning Hao had just said.
"...I don't have any thoughts right now. I know in my heart what I should do at what time. Besides, who knows what will happen in the future? Maybe I will meet someone more suitable, or maybe he will meet someone he likes. So, I don't care about it at all."
Jiang Qiao's words undoubtedly reassured Gu Zhengkai. No wonder his father praised the child so highly. Indeed, Jiang Qiao's thinking was much more mature than that of other children her age.
"Alright, since you know what's going on, your uncle won't say anything more. Just do what you're supposed to do from now on."
Just as they finished speaking, there was a knock on the door. Not only Jiang Qiao and Gu Zhengkai, but even Ning Hao, who was drinking tea in the living room, was taken aback. Who would come looking for Gu Zhengkai so late at night?
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