Chapter 843 Taking Root

Han Ruoxing was stunned for a moment, then lowered her eyes.

She was silent for a long time before she spoke, "Lawyer Mo, Jingyan regards you as his best friend, and so do I."

"I know," Mo Mingxuan smiled, very gentle, but his face was a little pale, "I never dared to dream of replacing him, I just hope you can be fine."

"I will be fine," Han Ruoxing said softly, "because I know he wants me to be fine."

Mo Mingxuan gently clenched his phone and said nothing.

Life in Liuzhen is peaceful and comfortable.

A few years ago, some government projects were carried out in Liuzhen, occupying a lot of land, and many residents received a lot of demolition compensation, so the residents' lives are relatively rich.

It's just that there are no pillar industries in the town, and the quality of education is not good, so young people can't be retained.

Two young people came to the old Qiao family, who were beautiful and elegant, and soon spread to everyone in the surrounding area.

The advantage of a small place is that every household has to be related to each other, so in one day, more than a dozen waves of "relatives" came to watch the fun under the pretext of delivering things or passing by.

Great grandfather was quite famous in the town. When he was young, he was a cook. Weddings and funerals in the surrounding area would ask him to take charge. The old lady next door said that the dishes he cooked were so delicious that they didn't need to be washed after eating.

Later, when he was old and couldn't cook anymore, he studied medical books by himself. He could tell if someone's pigs were not fat, whose dogs had diarrhea, or whose cows were bloated.

However, great grandfather knew that he was only learning the basics, so he never charged any fees. He just helped to take a look when someone brought them in. If he couldn't see them, he would send them to the city immediately.

The people in the town seemed to be unaware of Qiao Xusheng's affairs, and no one mentioned it.

Great grandfather was very lively. The meal for three people was finally like a banquet, with a large table.

Neighbors were cutting vegetables and kneading dough, and laughter and joy were endless.

While washing the dishes, an old lady next to her whispered to Han Ruoxing, "Girl Qiao, you found a good boyfriend. He is handsome, has a lively look in his eyes, and speaks softly and politely. What does he do?"

Han Ruoxing said while washing the dishes, "Auntie, he is not my boyfriend, but my friend, a lawyer."

The old lady was surprised, "Why did I hear from old Qiao that the great-grandson-in-law is coming?"

Han Ruoxing lowered her eyes and said, "He was supposed to come, but...something happened, so he can't come."

"Oh," the old lady didn't think much about it, and said enthusiastically, "Then remember to bring him next time, and I'll cook my specialty for you."

Han Ruoxing paused for a long time before smiling and saying, "Okay."

It was getting dark, and the guests left one after another. Han Ruoxing was busy cleaning up, and Mo Mingxuan was also helping.

The great grandfather sat on the threshold of the main hall door and looked at them.

Although Mo Mingxuan was not skilled at work, he was diligent and careful. For example, when Han Ruoxing couldn't move a chair, he would take the initiative to help. For example, when he handed the cleaned fruit knife to Han Ruoxing, he would carefully point the blade towards himself to avoid scratching Han Ruoxing.

Some very detailed things can often reveal a person's quality.

"Mo boy," the great grandfather called him, "Do you have a cigarette?"

Mo Mingxuan shook his head, "I quit smoking."

The great grandfather said "Oh" in disappointment.

Mo Mingxuan put down his sleeves and said softly, "What brand do you want to smoke? I'll buy it for you."

The great grandfather's eyes lit up immediately, "I'm so sorry."

Mo Mingxuan smiled, "I ate a lot tonight, so I just went out for a walk, it's on the way."

So the great grandfather took advantage of the situation and said, "Then you can bring me a pack of Peony."

Mo Mingxuan had never heard of this name of cigarettes, but he still responded, "Okay."

He picked up his coat and turned to look at Han Ruoxing, "Ruoxing, do you want anything?"

Han Ruoxing shook her head, "No, thank you."

Her tone was polite and distant, and Mo Mingxuan's eyes showed a little disappointment, and he said softly, "Then I'll be back soon."

Han Ruoxing said "hmm".

As soon as Mo Mingxuan left, the great grandfather called, "Xingxing, stop working, come and sit with the great grandfather for a while."

Han Ruoxing wiped her hands and walked over with some trepidation.

The great grandfather patted the door sill next to him, "Come, sit here."

Han Ruoxing sat down next to the old man.

"What happened to the kid from the Gu family? Did you have a fight?"

Han Ruoxing thought that the great grandfather would ask about Qiao Xusheng, but he didn't expect that he would ask about Gu Jingyan.

After coming down from the mountain, Han Ruoxing had been very restrained, but the great grandfather's caring question suddenly made her collapse and tears came.

The great grandfather has lived to this age and has become a shrewd person.

When Han Ruoxing was brought here by Mo Mingxuan with a fever, he had guessed that the matter was not simple, but he didn't expect it to be like this.

Great grandfather reached out and lovingly wiped away her tears, "Cry, dear, it will make you feel better."

Han Ruoxing did not cry for too long. She wiped away her tears and said in a hoarse voice, "Great grandfather, I will go back tomorrow. Jingyan has not come back yet. I still have to help him protect his hard work and his family. I can't stay here for too long."

Great grandfather nodded and patted the back of her hand, "Then great grandfather will see you off tomorrow."

Han Ruoxing lowered her eyes and whispered for a long time, "Great grandfather, I am not a descendant of the Qiaoqiao family. I have no blood relationship with Qiao Xusheng."

As a relative, it is impossible for the great grandfather to not know about Qiao Xusheng. He still treats her like this, and it is very likely that he does not know that she is not Qiao Xusheng's daughter.

The only one in the Qiao family who is sincere to her is the great grandfather, and she does not want to hide it from him.

The great grandfather did not speak, and the atmosphere was quiet. Han Ruoxing had already prepared herself mentally.

The great grandfather would not scold her, but he would definitely be disappointed.

After a long time, the great grandfather spoke, and he said, "You mean, you will not come here again in the future, right? Anyway, there is no blood relationship, and you are too lazy to see an old man like me."

Han Ruoxing was stunned and subconsciously denied, "Of course not, I am no longer qualified."

All the love and love that the great grandfather had for her, in the final analysis, still came from that blood relationship. Without this relationship, how dare she covet the old man's heart?

The great grandfather said, "In fact, whether you are the daughter of Qiao Xusheng or not has nothing to do with me."

Han Ruoxing was confused. What does it mean to have nothing to do with me?

This time, the great grandfather talked about the past.

Great grandfather was not originally from Liuzhen. He and great grandmother were both from other places. They were childhood sweethearts. When great grandfather was young, his family was very poor. In order to have enough food, he joined the army and was away for three years.

When he retired from the army, he saved some money. Although it was not a rich return, it was enough to settle down in his hometown. (End of this chapter)