Chapter 877: Chapter 877: Wherever the Wife Is, He Is There Chapter 877: Chapter 877: Wherever the Wife Is, He Is There Qiu Shaoyang could never have imagined that Jia Ning, who had grown up with him since they were children, was not the daughter of the Luo Family and even committed the act of framing others. Since then, Ning Lingyu had been avoiding him as well.
The one in front of him was the real daughter of the Luo Family who had been swapped and suffered so much outside. He thought that, without these incidents, perhaps they might have ended up together.
Feeling his wife tugging at his sleeve, he then turned with a smile, “Are you back to see your dad?”
Luo Qiao nodded, “Yes, it’s been a long time since I’ve been back. I had some time today, so I came over to help him clean up the house.”
Luo Qiao looked at Yan Jiaxin standing beside Qiu Shaoyang, “Is this sister-in-law?”
Qiu Shaoyang smiled warmly, “Yes, this is my wife, Yan Jiaxin.”
Luo Qiao extended her hand, “Hello, I’m Luo Qiao. I’ve heard about you from people in the family quarters but have never met you. Considering my dad’s friendship with Uncle Qiu, I should call you sister-in-law.”
Yan Jiaxin smiled and said, “I’ve also heard a lot about you but never met you in person. Today, I’ve finally seen you, and you’re just as others have described—skin fair and clear, elegant and pure—it’s not wrong at all.”
Luo Qiao chuckled and playfully said, “Is that what everyone says about me? But I think I’m a very substantive person. Why do people only see my appearance?”
Yan Jiaxin immediately liked the beautiful girl before her, “I didn’t finish my sentence. Everyone also said you are very talented. In my eyes, you are a little fairy who possesses both beauty and intelligence.”
“Haha, your words are always so pleasant to hear. Thank you for the compliment. It seems like you’re going out, right? I should head back home too. Let’s chat another time when there’s a chance.”
“Sure, goodbye.”
After Luo Qiao and Qiu Shaoyang nodded to each other, she turned and headed home.
She wasn’t close to Qiu Shaoyang; they only became somewhat familiar when he joined the Qiu Family elders at her brothers’ weddings. It was Zhao Jianing who had grown up with him, so it was fine for them to be just ordinary acquaintances.
When people from the family quarters saw Luo Qiao return, many of them came over to greet her, “Yo, Qiaoqiao is back. You haven’t been to the family quarters in a long time.”
“Yeah, I’ve been really busy. Normally on my days off, I visit my grandparents more often. I had some time today, so I thought of coming back to tidy up my dad’s place and cook a meal.”
“I understand, you’re studying; how could you have the time? I heard from my granddaughter that she ran into you at the hospital last time and you’ve already started your internship. That’s impressive,” he said, giving her a thumbs-up.
Luo Qiao smiled, “Yes, I did run into your granddaughter last time. How is her aunt doing now? Is she all right?”
“She’s fine now, thanks to your help that day. Otherwise, she wouldn’t have known what to do. I really can’t thank you enough.”
“No need to be polite. I just happened to be there, and how could I not help? Auntie, I should head home; I still have things to take care of.”
After exchanging greetings with the crowd, she headed for her own family’s gate.
She came back today specifically to make dinner for the family and also to check up on her fourth brother’s situation, as she still had the watch she brought for him.
The house was tidy inside and out. Luo Qiao took down all the bedsheets and quilt covers of her dad and fourth brother and soaked them in a large basin, thinking she should buy a washing machine for their place later.
Then she prepared the fish and spare ribs she brought, as well as the other vegetables, before starting to stew the ribs.
Afterward, she sat in the yard and began to wash the soaked bedsheets and quilt covers, which she had provided herself. Nowadays, most families wouldn’t waste fabric on making quilt covers.
Luo Haotian, ever since his daughter came back, had been restless in his office, constantly checking his watch, feeling time was moving too slowly, and he even called his youngest son, telling him to come home early.
To his surprise, Luo Siyuan arrived home even earlier than he did; just as he entered the courtyard, he saw his youngest son helping out in the kitchen.
Luo Siyuan turned around to see him, “Dad, you’re back. We’re in for a treat today. Qiaoqiao stewed some ribs and made braised fish, sweet and sour pork loin, and a few vegetarian dishes.”
Luo Haotian washed his hands in the yard and asked at the kitchen door, “Qiaoqiao, is Yichen coming over?”
Ever since his daughter got married, the son-in-law would be wherever his wife was, except in special circumstances.