1970s: A hot-tempered wife who accompanied a soldier to the military compound and made a fortune.

Chapter 843 You are serious
Old Master Xiao never expected that the real mastermind behind the attacks on their Xiao family was actually Qi Xiaotian, his childhood friend.
Chu Xue, fearing that the old man would be upset, said, "Grandpa, you can know a person's face but not their heart. There's no need to be sad over such a person."

Grandpa Xiao knew that his granddaughter was right.

Chu Xue suddenly remembered something Qi Xiaotian had said: "Grandpa, from what he said, it was an elder from the Xiao family who sent him the message. We probably have to find that person too."

An image flashed through Grandpa Xiao's mind, and he clenched his fist: "It would have been better to leave this to Grandpa. It seems I was too lenient."

He knew in his heart that the only person who could betray them was probably the old steward's son.

As for why they did this, it was naturally because a servant had become too arrogant and had set his sights on the Xiao family's young lady, even trying to use dishonest means. The Xiao family could not let him off easily.

However, out of respect for the old steward, his son was spared, but little did they expect that this would lead to disaster.

After the grandfather and granddaughter finished talking, Miao Yiqiu finished cooking the noodles: "Chuxue, the noodles are ready. Come out and eat first, then talk to your grandfather."

Knowing that her grandfather would make arrangements next, Chu Xue came out of the study first: "Auntie, the noodles smell so good."

Miao Yiqiu smiled at her: "I made some sauce yesterday and sent some to your aunt. There was a small bowl left, and you just happened to be here."

Mentioning her aunt, Chu Xue asked while eating noodles, "How has Aunt been these past few days?"

Miao Yiqiu's smile faded considerably: "Her emotions have stabilized a bit, but she hasn't recovered yet. Let's take it slow and give her some time."

Thinking about having a day off the day after tomorrow: "I'll go fishing at Houhai the day after tomorrow and bring some fish over, so my uncle can make some soup for my aunt to nourish her."

Miao Yiqiu was surprised that her newly adopted granddaughter was so thoughtful: "You're so kind. You don't need to bring anything. Just go and talk to your aunt more often when you have time, so she doesn't get stuck in a rut."

Chu Xue did not refuse: "I understand, Auntie."

After finishing a bowl of noodles, Grandpa Xiao finished his phone call: "Do you know how to play chess?"

Chu Xue looked at the chess set he was holding: "I know a little bit."

Grandpa Xiao sat down on the sofa: "Play a few rounds with Grandpa before you leave." Then, as if remembering something, he said, "Grandpa, I'll call the public phone at the alley entrance and ask her to pass on a message for me, otherwise my mother will worry."

She had originally intended to ask someone to pass on a message, but before she could finish speaking, the old man at the phone booth saw Chunxiao, who was on her way home: "Young lady, your sister is on the phone."

Chunxiao pointed to herself: "My sister?"

The old man nodded: "Yes, your second sister, that's perfect, I don't need to go to your house to deliver the message anymore, you can take it."

Chunxiao answered the phone: "Hello, Second Sister."

"Chunxiao, what are you doing here?"

"The old man at the phone booth called me to come and pick you up. Why are you calling?"

"Tell your parents that I'm staying with Grandpa and will be home later, so they won't worry."

"Okay, got it."

After saying that, he hung up the phone.

Chunxiao glanced at the phone that had been hung up, told the old man at the phone booth, and then went home.

When she entered the house, Xiao's mother had already prepared the meal: "You're back now, why hasn't your second sister come back yet?"

Chunxiao opened her mouth, but in the end she didn't say anything else: "Mom, I'm hungry."

"Okay, eat first if you're hungry. Your dad has to work overtime today, so he probably won't be back until later."

Chunxiao turned around, a smirk playing on her lips. She even gave Xinchen a 'humph' before returning to her room.

(End of this chapter)