I Got Rich in Period Fiction-Chapter 371: Confused

"Uncle, these past few days, someone has to stay at the team office during work hours," Qiao Qingyu repeated her instructions.

"No problem," Qiao Zhiyuan glanced at the time and hurriedly said, "It’s time for lunch, let’s go home, your aunt said she made pickled cabbage dumplings for you."

As soon as he finished speaking, someone rushed in hastily. It was Qiao Shengbao, "Dad, Qingyu, the dumplings are ready."

Qiao Zhiyuan arranged for the cashier to stay on duty, then headed home with Qiao Qingyu and Qiao Shengbao. Unexpectedly, they bumped into Qiao Zhihai halfway there.

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Qiao Qingyu stopped in her tracks.

He was clad in a cotton military coat with a wrinkled suit underneath, a cotton hat on his head, and a canvas bag tucked under his arm.

He was even wearing sunglasses.

Upon seeing Qiao Qingyu, he took off his sunglasses and said in a mocking tone, "Well, well, isn’t this the granddaughter of the rich man? Looks like someone’s coming home in glory."

Qiao Zhiyuan’s face turned an angry steel blue. It was one thing for Qiao Zhihai to mock him, but to dare act sarcastic with the younger generation.

What a despicable thing.

Qiao Qingyu held back her uncle, who was about to kick Qiao Zhihai, and greeted him with a smile, "Uncle, where have you come from?"

Although Qiao Zhihai was over fifty, deep down he was still quite afraid of his big brother. He knew he was in the wrong, but he couldn’t help it. He had lost money and had learned his lesson the hard way, and his elder brother and mother had worried and suffered enough because of it. But why were they so stubborn? If they had kept a tight hold on Qiao Zhicai, couldn’t they have lived the good life?

With these thoughts, Qiao Zhihai hurriedly put on a smile for Qiao Qingyu, "Qingyu, Uncle was just joking with you. Knowing you were coming home, I hurried back to see you..."

Qiao Qingyu smiled as well, "I knew Uncle was just joking. Otherwise, why would you sarcastically pick on me out of the blue, right? Look, I’ve done nothing to offend you. Every time I come back to the old house, I give candy to all the kids in your family, and every time I buy presents, I’ve never missed your wife and my sisters-in-law.

My mom’s bracelet was stolen and sold by your wife, then it was divided with her own brother, and not a penny came to our family.

The things my grandpa bought last time were enjoyed by your entire family, and the sweater your wife wears now was bought by my mom.

So how could Uncle possibly be sarcastic with me?

These past years, Uncle’s family has helped us a lot, and I’ve always remembered it well, so I also remember that growing up, I’ve never eaten even a piece of candy from your wife. My mom has made so many pairs of shoes for your kids. We’re not even talking about the effort involved, but your wife could at least have bought me a red hair tie, yet I haven’t even received a piece of thread..."

If these words were spoken by the elder or Qiao Zhiyuan, Qiao Zhihai would not have blushed. He would have been unconcerned. But when Qiao Qingyu, the junior, said them with a smile, Qiao Zhihai felt his face burning.

Moreover, when Qiao Qingyu spoke, she usually didn’t give people a chance to interrupt or rebut.

Her delivery was neither too fast nor too slow, but you could only listen without any opportunity to interject.

So, before Qiao Zhihai could say anything, Qiao Qingyu continued with feigned embarrassment, "Uncle, please don’t mention this conversation to my aunt or let my dad know. Although I think you’re both selfish and stingy, what can I do? You’re my uncle after all, and Wang Mei is my aunt..."

Qiao Zhihai, "..."

You’ve said all there is, good and bad. What more could I add?

For the first time, he realized that his niece was quite formidable with words.

"By the way, I bought a lot of stuff this time, but I didn’t get anything for you two. As for why, you’re smart, Uncle; you surely understand, right?"

"...Qingyu, what are you trying to say?"

Qiao Zhihai asked Qiao Qingyu, his face turning red with embarrassment.

Qiao Qingyu smiled and gently changed the subject, "Uncle, how come you’re so clever, huh? Is it because you knew Qiao Family Team was going to build a concrete road and build villas for the villagers that you went to Uncle Li’s construction crew?"

Qiao Zhiyuan narrowed his eyes.

Qiao Zhihai’s eyes widened in shock; he didn’t think he heard clearly, "...Qingyu...what did you just say? I didn’t catch that..."

Qiao Qingyu glanced to her front left, and then she stamped her foot in anger, "Uncle, are you and Uncle Li working together to trap me into saying something?"

This series of moves from Qiao Qingyu completely baffled Qiao Zhihai.

Then, following the direction Qiao Qingyu had looked, he indeed saw Li Tie walking toward them.

He was about to speak when Qiao Qingyu suddenly turned on him, rebuking him with a dark expression, "Shut up!"

This command startled Qiao Laoer.

It left him feeling panicky.

Afterwards, Qiao Qingyu softened her voice, "Uncle, maybe Uncle Li is coming to see me."

Qiao Laoer did shut up, staring at Li Tie with an unusual look compared to his everyday demeanor.

Qiao Zhiyuan’s gaze flickered, finding the situation both gratifying and amusing.

He had always known his young niece was not one to be taken advantage of. She was smart as a child, did some foolish things during her rebellious phase when she grew a bit older, but now she had become quite formidable.

Seeing her easily ridicule, mock and knock Qiao Zhihai down to the point where he wouldn’t dare to make a peep made him feel a bit sorry for Qiao Zhihai. The man was foolish and dumb, always bullying his way around at home.

Whoever indulged him, he would act like a rogue with them, just like a thankless wretch.

So he really couldn’t indulge him anymore.

His niece had it right; if this continued unchecked, that family would end up being the greatest burden on the Qiao Family.

This time, Qiao Zhiyuan had truly made up his mind.

Soon after, Qiao Qingyu smiled as she watched Li Tie approaching quickly.

Not far away, a young girl frowned as she looked their way.

The weather in March was a bit cold. She wasn’t wearing a hat, had her hair braided into two pigtails, and wore an ill-fitting cotton-padded jacket. Qiao Qingyu gave her a quick glance and then averted her eyes. She remembered, wasn’t this Uncle’s eldest granddaughter, Da Niu?

Da Niu was coming from the direction of her home, probably out to look for her uncle.

Then, Qiao Qingyu’s attention returned to Li Tie.

Since he was an elder, she had to greet him first, "Uncle Li."

"Ah, ah, Qingyu, when did you come back?" Li Tie asked with a tone of pleasant surprise.

"I’ve been back for a few days. Uncle Li, did you just return from Ning’an County?"

"Yes, yes, Qingyu, you’re not an ordinary person now. Not just in Qiao Family Team, but even in the commune, in Ning’an County, whenever your name comes up, everybody gives a thumbs up."

At this moment, Da Niu also lingered in her approach, standing not far from them, and happened to hear this comment. She curled her lips and huffed silently to herself.

But at this moment, nobody paid her any attention.

Before Qiao Qingyu could say anything, Li Tie continued enthusiastically, "Qingyu, we all take pride in you. Nowadays, when someone mentions Qiao Family Team, we walk with our heads high outside. When doing business, people are willing to show us a friendly face."