Chapter 396 - One Man’s Meat Was Another’s Poison (2/2)

“Of course it’s true, Dad. If you need it, I’ll go to the library tomorrow and borrow a book back for you to read.” Since Qiao Nan had already told such a lie, she had to stick to it. As per what she said, there were truly books related to this topic.

“No need.” Qiao Dongliang simply waved his hands. “It’s Uncle Yang who’s getting a daughter-in-law, not me who’s marrying my daughter off. If there’s really such a book, then that’s also good. You help me remember it. When it’s of use on the day I marry my daughters off, you can help me borrow this book then. One month later, I’ll be helping your Uncle Yang. As long as Uncle Yang knows and I a.s.sist by the side, I will be able to learn a lot too.”

Qiao Nan pursed her lips and smiled. “Sure. Dad, you’ve been perspiring a lot since you came back. I’ll boil some water for you. If you don’t wish to bathe, sponging your body is also good. It will make you feel more comfortable.”

“Sure.” Qiao Dongliang agreed readily. He then went into his bedroom to get his clothes.

After Qiao Nan boiled the water, she moved it to the restroom. She did not have to bother about the remaining matters.

Both father and daughter had their meal. They then sat together to watch the television for two hours. It was almost nine o’clock when they prepared to go to bed in their respective bedrooms.

Qiao Nan certainly would not fall asleep as soon as she went into her bedroom. She had to read books for an hour.

As for Qiao Dongliang, he was running errands the whole day and had to discuss so many things with Old Yang. He did not feel that tired during the day, but he felt particularly so at this moment as he lay in bed.

Before Qiao Dongliang could let his thoughts wander, and before Qiao Zijin’s name appeared in his mind, he fell asleep within seconds. Qiao Dongliang’s problem was due to stress. Now that he was more relaxed, he was cheerful and in a better mood. All his ailments seemed to be recovering.

In the coming weekend that Qiao Nan was at home, Qiao Dongliang either went out to attend his old friend’s gathering or looked for neighbors to catch up with them.

Moreover, Qiao Dongliang actually revived his habit of jogging in the morning after leaving the army for more than ten years. He woke up at five o’clock in the morning and jogged around the small courtyard. It was only until six o’clock, when he was perspiring all over, that he returned home for breakfast.

There were many things that Qiao Dongliang could do. He even put the issue between Qiao Zijin and w.a.n.g Yang out of his mind and did not bring this up to Qiao Nan anymore.

He said he had sorted out his thoughts and would not interfere unless Qiao Zijin could not get over a setback. When the whole world deserted her, as a father, he would then help Qiao Zijin. Qiao Dongliang truly stuck to his words.

Once Qiao Dongliang had calmed down, he was able to sort out his thoughts more clearly.

Even if he showed concern for Qiao Zijin now and fought with his life at stake to save her from falling into the big hole, she would not appreciate his fatherly concern and benevolent intentions. Contrariwise, she might despise him for being a busybody, as if he intended to harm her.

It was really unnecessary for him to do this kind of arduous and thankless matter.

If Qiao Zijin and Ding Jiayi felt that this was good for them, then he would allow the mother and daughter to create a fuss. Unless they suffered a major setback, any invaluable advice would not register with Ding Jiayi and Qiao Zijin. They would not listen to any of it.

As such, after Qiao Dongliang put down his worries, he felt much more relaxed.