In the evening, all the children returned, and Erping and the others also came to see Jiang Qiao. After dinner, Jiang Qiao arranged for the group of teenagers to have a private room, where they all sat down and had a good chat.
It had been a long time since they had seen each other. When they saw Jiang Qiao, Erping and the others were especially warm and friendly. Jiang Qiao chatted with them for a while, inquired about the situation of each child, and then discussed their future life, studies and work with them.
The main idea is to learn as much as possible if you can, and if you can't, then follow your own ideals and strive to align yourself with and cultivate that direction.
She has no other plans for the time being. Getting to know these kids is a kind of fate, and she will do her best to help them plan their future.
These friends, of varying ages, never expected Jiang Qiao to talk to them about this. The atmosphere was good, and everyone spoke freely.
Jiang Qiao wrote them down one by one. "If you haven't decided yet, or if you want to change your mind halfway through, you can write to me. We can communicate at any time. If you encounter any difficulties in the future, you can write to me and we can work together to find a solution."
Remember, here we are a family, and when we leave, we will still be a family. Over the years, you have never abandoned each other, so let's continue to unite and care for each other.
I live far away, and I have elderly relatives to take care of there, so I don't have many opportunities to come over. Please write to me often so I can keep track of your thoughts and how you are doing.
After the meeting ended, Jiang Qiao spoke with the girls separately for a while, mainly to explain safety procedures and share some knowledge with them.
She was worried that the two adult women might be too shy to be too explicit, and the girls might just be confused, so the desired effect wouldn't be achieved. It wouldn't have the desired effect, especially since the courtyard was full of men. Honestly, no one would talk to these girls about such topics. Since she was a doctor, she felt it was her duty to take the lead.
This time, Jiang Qiao personally took charge and gave these kids their first lesson on women and physiology.
Although the girls were a little shy, they were still bold enough to discuss such topics with Jiang Qiao and talk about interesting things with each other. The only regret was that Jiang Qiao could not stay here for a long time.
"It's okay. I'll try to visit you whenever I have the chance. Grandpa Liu and my grandpa still talk about you. You should come visit us when you have the chance."
After sending the children back to their rooms to sleep, Jiang Qiao told Chai Qiuxia that she had to go back and would come over after the meeting.
Jiang Qiao returned quite late. Most of the people who attended the meeting were resting, and even those who weren't were gathered in twos and threes in their respective dormitories. It was a rare opportunity for comrades from all over the country to get together, so everyone had to have a good chat.
Jiang Qiao was alone in her room. She didn't know if it was full or for some other reason, but it made things convenient for her.
After returning home, she took a basin to the washroom to wash up, and happened to run into someone else washing up there. Jiang Qiao didn't pay much attention at first, and since he was a man, she felt a little embarrassed to talk to him.
However, the man sized up Jiang Qiao for a while before tentatively calling out, "Jiang Qiao?"
Sun Baichuan wasn't quite sure. The little girl in front of him resembled Jiang Qiao in some ways, but a lot of time had passed, and the girl had grown up and her appearance had changed. He really couldn't recognize her.
"ah--"
Jiang Qiao turned to look at the other person, and after a closer look, she recognized him. "Uncle Sun, what are you doing here?"
Sun Baichuan laughed heartily, a rare occurrence for him. "You little rascal, I almost didn't recognize you! You've really changed a lot as you've grown up. I never expected to see you here. I'm here for a meeting, you're not here too, are you?"
Jiang Qiao smiled and nodded. "Uncle, is Xiaodouzi alright?"
When talking about his son, Sun Baichuan became more talkative. "He's doing great. This little guy, he even discussed with me before I came here, saying he wanted to come and see you. But I was away on a business trip, how could I have time to take care of him?"
"Oh my, it's only been a short time since that little girl grew into a young woman, Jiang Qiao, you've changed so much!"
Jiang Qiao grinned and said, "Uncle, this is normal for me now. Back then, I was just a kid and hadn't fully grown yet. Which room do you live in? I'll come chat with you guys later."
"That's great! My mother still talks about you sometimes, remembering how you saved her life. The old lady still hasn't forgotten it."
I learned that Sun Baichuan's father had passed away, and his mother was now living with them.
"I really should visit you again when I have time. I miss Grandma Sun too. We were through thick and thin together back then."
Upon learning that Sun Baichuan shared a dormitory with his comrades, Jiang Qiao asked him a question, somewhat embarrassed.
"Wouldn't that disturb you?"
Sun Baichuan waved his hand, "No, no, if you go over there, it'll make things more lively. We only have two rooms, I'll be there in a bit—"
Jiang Qiao brought some food and tea to find Sun Baichuan. When she opened the door, she was surprised to find a young military officer. He was handsome, and the uniform suited him so well that it was the man who complemented the clothes, not the other way around.
Upon seeing this man, Jiang Qiao couldn't help but think of Ning Hao. Both of them were exceptionally handsome, but their temperaments were completely different. Ning Hao exuded youthful energy, while the man in front of her appeared much more composed.
Sun Baichuan walked out of the house. "Jiang Qiao, come in quickly. Zhou Tianyu, let me introduce you to a friend. This is my niece, Jiang Qiao. Girl, this is Zhou Tianyu. At his age, you should call him Brother Zhou."
Jiang Qiao smiled and nodded. "Hello Brother Zhou, Uncle Sun, I brought you some delicious food!"
Jiang Qiao waved the thing in her hand and followed Sun Baichuan into the house. Zhou Tianyu touched his nose, closed the door, and followed behind.
Jiang Qiao sat down and placed the tea and snacks she had brought on the table. "This is tea. Would you like some?"
Zhou Tianyu smiled and nodded, "I'll make it. I think it should taste good."
Jiang Qiao didn't know Zhou Tianyu's background or what to talk about with him, so she just smiled at him and turned to Sun Baichuan to chat about the old lady and Xiaodouzi.
Zhou Tianyu brewed tea for the two of them and then sat down to listen.
Not wanting to ignore him, Jiang Qiao took the opportunity while drinking tea to ask Zhou Tianyu, "Brother Zhou, where are you from?"
Zhou Tianyu smiled and said, "You're from the South, have you ever been to West Lake?"
Jiang Qiao paused for a moment, then nodded. "Where is your hometown?"
Zhou Tianyu sighed, "That was true before, but not anymore."
Sun Baichuan spoke up from the side, "Tianyu, Jiang Qiao traveled to many places back then. The person you're asking might know something. Why don't you ask her? Maybe you'll run into Jiang Qiao?"
Jiang Qiao looked at Zhou Tianyu with surprise, then at Sun Baichuan, "What do you mean, Brother Zhou? Are you looking for someone?"
Before Zhou Tianyu could even speak, Sun Baichuan said, "Sigh, he wants to find his aunt. You know, our country is so big, finding someone is really not easy. This kid is quite thoughtful. He lives with me and still doesn't forget to ask about his aunt. It's a pity, I don't know her."
Jiang Qiao turned her head and glanced at Zhou Tianyu. For some reason, he felt somewhat familiar. There was no other reason than that this person's appearance was somewhat similar to Ning Hao's.
Suddenly, she remembered something: Zhou Tianyu, his surname is Zhou, and Zhou Ningxiang's surname is also Zhou. Could these two people be related?
Thinking of this, she looked up again and her eyes met Zhou Tianyu's.
Jiang Qiao gave a wry smile. "Brother Zhou, tell me, what's your aunt's name? Maybe I really do know her."
"My aunt's name is Zhou Ningxiang. Do you know her?"
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