Chapter 164: 164 Do I Still Have Relatives Alive?

Chapter 164: Chapter 164 Do I Still Have Relatives Alive?

Speaking of which, Gu Qiaoqiao hadn’t seen Choo Lan for a long time.

Choo Lan had lost a lot of weight, and Zhu Xiaohong, who was usually inseparable from her, was not with her this time.

When Choo Lan saw Gu Qiaoqiao, her complexion suddenly darkened.

Yet, the moment she met Gu Qiaoqiao’s eyes, she quickly averted her gaze.

She thought, “This woman is really lucky.”

She had actually escaped from the hands of robbers.

And was completely unharmed.

Because of her, she and Zhu Xiaohong had been investigated twice.

Zhu Xiaohong was still under quarantine for review.

Were these two incidents related to them?

Choo Lan felt a chill down her back and couldn’t help but recall Qin Yize’s icy gaze.

And his pressing words.

She was both shocked and angry.

It was all because of this woman in front of her.

If it weren’t for her, how could so many things have happened?

If she had just stayed at home and not come to the base, wouldn’t everything have been fine?

However, during this sensitive period, she couldn’t even voice her complaints.

Gu Qiaoqiao and Du Shuang exchanged glances and smiled nonchalantly.

The two of them did not go to the control tower but sat in the back of a military mini-truck.

Now that the weather was good, sitting here was as free-spirited as it could be.

At this time, Border City had already entered the summer season.

However, it couldn’t compare with the summer in the south.

Sitting in the bed of the truck, the wind blowing on them still carried a slight chill.

Du Shuang, who had just returned from her parents’ home, asked Gu Qiaoqiao, “Are you going back to the Imperial Capital in a few days?”

“Yes, I’ve got some matters to attend to,” Gu Qiaoqiao said cheerfully.

“Qiaoqiao, you and Doctor Qin shouldn’t rush to have children. Having children makes traveling inconvenient,” Du Shuang said thoughtfully.

Gu Qiaoqiao blushed, “Why bring up children?” she quickly changed the subject, “Sister-in-law, is there anything you’d like to buy? I can bring it for you when I come back.”

“It’s such a long way, there’s no need to bring anything…” Du Shuang decisively declined.

Gu Qiaoqiao smiled and didn’t insist any further. When she returned, she would buy some gifts for Du Shuang and her son.

Du Shuang’s son was a very cute little boy, quite polite, who always sweetly addressed Gu Qiaoqiao as Auntie Qiaoqiao.

Well, although she was only nineteen, in the eyes of a child, she naturally was an auntie.

The military truck equipped at the base smoothly headed in the direction of the county town.

The swiftly passing trees were now dripping with lush green, radiating vigorous vitality.

The distant mountains stretched and undulated, endless in sight.

The northern sky looked like a slab of gemstone, dotted with clusters of white clouds.

Gu Qiaoqiao slightly squinted her eyes, comfortably enjoying the breeze on her face.

Soon, the truck arrived at the county town.

It was business as usual here, except there were more pedestrians on the streets.

The weather was fine, and everyone liked to go out for a walk.

Gu Qiaoqiao and Du Shuang climbed over the truck’s railing and jumped down.

At that moment, Choo Lan also came down.

Carrying a shoulder bag, she stood by the roadside.

Du Shuang greeted her with a smile, “Choo Lan, Qiaoqiao and I are going shopping, we’ll head off first.”

As she spoke, she took Gu Qiaoqiao’s hand and was about to leave.

“Sister-in-law, wait a second…” Choo Lan suddenly spoke and then slowed her voice, “I was going to the county hostel today to see a friend I haven’t seen in a long time. So, how about you and I go together, then I’ll buy you some stuff. Is that okay?”

After finishing, she looked at Du Shuang and Gu Qiaoqiao with a pleading look.

Du Shuang glanced at Gu Qiaoqiao.

Because she knew she still had to visit Grandma Yu.

But she was also uneasy about letting Gu Qiaoqiao go alone, and it was impossible to directly refuse Choo Lan’s request.

Du Shuang thought it over, turned her head and discussed with Gu Qiaoqiao, “Qiaoqiao, let’s accompany her first, then go shopping, okay?”

“That would waste too much time, you go with Choo Lan to the hostel, I can go on my own,” Gu Qiaoqiao said, smiling.

“But…” Du Shuang hesitated.

“It’s fine, sister-in-law, I can manage on my own.”

She didn’t want to be with Choo Lan in the first place.

Now was a good excuse.

Then, she promptly turned around and walked towards the grocery store.

She wanted to buy Grandma Yu some cake and canned fruit.

Her bag still had a few cans of military braised pork, which she would also bring to Grandma Yu.

Gu Qiaoqiao thought that by the time she returned, she might know what was going on.

Choo Lan’s dark gaze followed Gu Qiaoqiao’s retreating figure, cursing in her heart, “Ungrateful wretch.”

Did she really think she had climbed onto the Qin family’s big tree?

She didn’t want to go with her, yet she simply couldn’t let her have her way.

So she grabbed Du Shuang’s arm, affectionately saying, “Sister-in-law, we can’t leave Gu Qiaoqiao alone. Let’s go shopping first, my matter isn’t urgent.”

It was just a childhood friend she actually had no interest in seeing.

But now he was trading in timber and had become a well-known boss. Hearing that she was a doctor here, he kept writing and calling her, forcing her to meet him.

Thus, she was in no hurry.

Du Shuang was caught by surprise.

She had no intention of going with Choo Lan; it was just that she was temporarily unable to disentangle herself.

Du Shuang quickly called out, “Qiaoqiao, wait for me.”

Speaking, she hurried toward Gu Qiaoqiao’s direction.

In the end, the three of them entered the grocery store together.

After buying the items, Gu Qiaoqiao was unable to shake off Choo Lan, so she took her along as well.

The secret of Grandma Yu was known to no one.

So visiting Grandma Yu, whom she had implicated, was only natural.

Choo Lan stood outside the gate of Grandma Yu’s house, looking at the somewhat foolish-looking old lady sitting by the window sill, a trace of annoyance flashing in her eyes.

So she stayed outside by herself.

Gu Qiaoqiao and Du Shuang entered the yard.

It had been about ten days since Gu Qiaoqiao gave Grandma Yu the wooden figure; Grandma Yu seemed to be in good health and looked well.

Zhao Yuxiang had gone to work.

Grandma Yu was at home alone.

The old woman was still capable of taking care of herself.

Moreover, don’t underestimate this seemingly barbaric northern forest area; the local customs here are genuinely simple and pure.

The neighbors also took good care of Grandma Yu.

Moreover, Zhao Yuxiang would come home for lunch.

Seeing Gu Qiaoqiao, Grandma Yu’s cloudy eyes lit up, she grabbed Gu Qiaoqiao’s hand and looked her over, muttering, “Child, I’m sure I’ve seen you somewhere, but I just can’t remember.”

“Grandma Yu, don’t think about it for now if you can’t remember,” Gu Qiaoqiao comforted softly.

Tears welled up in Grandma Yu’s eyes, “Okay, I won’t think about it. Thinking too much makes my head hurt, though it’s not as bad as before.”

After finishing, Grandma Yu looked at a spot in the air and said softly, “Maybe by the day I die, I still won’t remember where my home is, who I am, or if I have any relatives still alive.”