The guards and nanny in the house could all tell that the newcomer was a formidable person, and that the old marshal and Minister Qi were both on their side.
They became more careful in their actions and dared not underestimate anyone.
What happened at the old marshal's house could not be kept secret from the surrounding residents; in less than a day, everyone in the neighborhood knew about it.
The old marshal's grandson returned, bringing his granddaughter-in-law with him. He immediately gave Old Madam Kang a hard time upon arrival.
Most importantly, the old marshal protected her and did not look down on this granddaughter-in-law from the countryside, and everyone was talking about it behind closed doors.
When Li Ci and Qi Bowen returned home, the house was deserted and quiet.
"Mom, where is the family?" Qi Bowen had thought that they would have a hard time in Beijing, but he didn't expect that no one would care about them.
Li Ci glared at Qi Bowen. How did she know about the nannies who took care of her at home?
She only found a note on the table when she entered the kitchen.
It turned out that the day after she left, they went to find her father, but the old marshal dismissed them.
The group left a note and left just like that.
"It's true what they say, when the tree falls, the monkeys scatter. Now that I'm here, they're all running away so fast. It's good that they're gone; there's no use keeping such disloyal people around."
Li Ci said he didn't care, but the way he held the paper in his hands made it look like he was going to crush it.
"But there's no one home. How will we survive?"
Qi Bowen couldn't imagine having to do everything himself in the future; just thinking about it made him feel ashamed.
"We're perfectly capable of living, how could we possibly starve? Stop talking nonsense and let's go see what food we have at home and make something to eat."
Li Ci pushed Qi Bowen out to work, which was also to train him. Life is never smooth sailing; you always have to suffer a bit.
Even if they have money, they wouldn't dare to hire a nanny casually. These days, hiring a nanny is considered a sign of bourgeois taste, and you could easily get caught if you reported it.
Of course, there are also elderly people who have made significant contributions to the country but have difficulty living, which is permitted by the authorities, like her father.
Her father has sent the person away, and she has no way to ask them to come back.
"..." Qi Bowen glanced at Li Ci, realizing that her nonchalant attitude was a way of waiting for him to serve her in the future.
Why did she bring him back? Could it be that she's thinking of hiring a maid?
"What are you standing there for? Hurry up!" Li Ci urged, seeing that the person was not moving.
Her eyes were fixed on him; if Qi Bowen dared to say a word against it, she would definitely not let him off the hook.
Qi Bowen didn't dare to confront anyone directly. Even though he was unwilling, he didn't show it on his face and hurriedly went to the kitchen to cook for Li Ci.
The two of them finished the meal with their dissatisfaction in their hearts. Li Ci didn't have the energy to be angry anymore, as the journey had exhausted her.
After finishing their meal, they went straight to their room to rest, leaving a mess for Qi Bowen to clean up.
Qi Bowen felt that things couldn't go on like this. When they first entered the family compound, everyone kept their distance.
And then there's his job. He used to look down on that job, but now it's his only source of income.
He hasn't been to work for so long, I wonder what's going on over there.
Fortunately, a formal job is now a lifelong commitment that can be passed down through generations, and you can't just fire someone without a valid reason.
Qi Bowen plans to go to work tomorrow. He doesn't have a penny to his name right now, and he also needs to appease Li Ci as soon as possible.
He told her to use his method to coax her grandfather back, otherwise he wouldn't want that outsider to ride roughshod over him.
Qi Bowen was preoccupied with many things. After tidying up briefly, he went inside to rest, feeling utterly exhausted.
Not only physically, but also psychologically.
The silvery moonlight shone on the earth, and the moon's shadow and the rising sun alternated, vying to bring color to the land.
As dawn broke, the streets of Beijing came alive. In just one night, the temperature seemed to have dropped sharply, and the north wind howled against the windows.
"Wife, why don't you sleep a little longer?" Wei Baichuan glanced at his watch and then at the window, thinking his watch was broken.
His wife used to be asleep at this time, so why is she up so early this time?
"Get up. After all, we're on someone else's turf, and we've rested enough. Now it's time to talk about something else."
"The old marshal is getting on in years and needs less sleep. We can't let him wait for us." Su Ti couldn't sleep because he was worried about this.
"Okay." Wei Baichuan paused for a moment and nodded. It was indeed time to negotiate.
Su Ti is currently pregnant and has no intention of staying at home to rest. She came to Beijing precisely for the sake of the future.
The college entrance examination will not be reinstated for several more years. In the next few years, I need to make a name for myself and gain a foothold in Beijing.
And now, the most important thing is Wei Baichuan. He only went to primary school, and with such an education, he obviously can't get into any good departments.
Not to mention politics, even if he were to join the military, he would be past the ideal age. At this age, it would be clearly inappropriate to join the military and slowly climb the ranks.
She wanted Wei Baichuan to go into business, but that wasn't allowed right now. However, opportunities are for those who are prepared.
"Let's go down first and talk about it then." Suti wanted to hear the old marshal's plans; they should have more ideas than she did.
When the two came downstairs, the old marshal had just returned from his boxing practice, and Qi Feng was still training. The two acted like father and son.
"Good morning, Grandpa and Uncle." Su Ti greeted them warmly, and Wei Baichuan followed suit.
"Up so early? Did you sleep well last night?" Marshal Li asked in surprise.
When Qi Bowen was at home, he would sleep until noon whenever he wasn't working. Marshal Li thought that the two children wouldn't be used to the place where they were born.
"I slept well. I slept too much yesterday afternoon and couldn't sleep now, so I got up early to have breakfast with Grandpa."
Suti could tell from their reaction that they were overthinking things.
"That's good." Marshal Li also had something to discuss with the two children, and seeing their spirited appearance, he felt relieved.
After a pleasant breakfast, Su Ti nodded to Wei Baichuan as she looked at the two serious-looking people sitting on the sofa.
"Grandpa, Baichuan and I are new here and don't understand many things. Do you have any plans for us?"
Suti knew their situation was special, as neither side was very familiar with the other, and they were tentatively getting along.
The old marshal and his men were noticeably more cautious towards them, afraid of saying the wrong thing or being too harsh.
Seeing the two hesitant individuals, Suti took the initiative to ask.
"Child, come and sit down. Your father and I have discussed it and we're thinking of changing Baichuan's surname to Li Baichuan. What do you think?"
Marshal Li glanced at Su Ti, thinking how thoughtful the girl was, and patted the seat next to him, inviting the two of them to sit down.
Upon hearing this, Wei Baichuan frowned, a rare occurrence for him.
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