Transmigrated as My Aunt in the 70s

Chapter 552: Chapter 545: Boss Qiao’s Heartache

Sisi originally wanted to talk to Mu Xiulan in private, asking her to persuade Boss Qiao to retire from the Jianghu, but Tian Xinhua talked her out of it.

"Mom should really not get involved in gang affairs. Even if she did go to talk, it would be of no use. Uncle Qiao is not going to retire. And even if he wanted to, he couldn’t just step down."

"Why not? I’ve read in novels that those gang leaders eventually clean up their act and have very peaceful lives. Why can’t Uncle Qiao step down?" Sisi didn’t understand.

"Novels are just novels after all, reality isn’t that simple. Being in the Jianghu is being beyond one’s own control. Uncle Qiao has so many brothers under him, he has to consider them. Moreover, Uncle Qiao has quite a few enemies in the Jianghu, it’s better for him to stay. His status as the boss of the Yaoxing Gang is also a protection for him, the benefits outweigh the risks," Tian Xinhua explained.

After hearing Tian Xinhua’s advice, Sisi didn’t go to Mu Xiulan with the matter, letting Boss Qiao stay in the dark side till the end!

And Tian Xinhua was right, with so many enemies Boss Qiao has, suddenly stepping down might even bring trouble to Mu Xiulan.

Thinking back to those gangster movies she watched in her previous life, the gang leaders’ women usually didn’t end up well. The more Sisi thought about it, the more she felt something was wrong. They were all on the Mainland, leaving Mu Xiulan alone in Hong Kong. If something happened, they wouldn’t be able to save her in time!

Hearing Sisi’s heartfelt concerns, Tian Xinhua chuckled and patted her head. This Ah Nan had read too many novels and was overly imaginative. Even in the underworld, they still follow the rule of not involving the gangster’s family in trouble. You can’t just cause trouble without rules.

But what if we encounter someone who doesn’t follow the rules of the Jianghu?

Then what?

Sisi still felt somewhat uneasy. Later, she secretly found Mu Xiulan and gave her several spray cans, some with anesthetic effects, others lethal, and also pepper spray, etc. Sisi taught her how to use them one by one, advising her to carry them with her every day, just in case.

Of course, she hoped that Mu Xiulan would never have to use any of these things.

After staying at home for several days, Sisi hadn’t seen Qiao Zhenbang and his wife, but she had seen Qiao Xingbang a few times. However, this guy was now managing gang affairs, elusive like a dragon, very mysterious.

As for Qiao Zhenbang, she hadn’t seen him at all, not just him, she hadn’t even seen the wife of Qiao Zhenbang. Moreover, Sisi had seen Boss Qiao staring blankly at Du Du several times, feeling that something was off.

Sisi quietly asked Mu Xiulan, who sighed and said, "Qiao Zhenbang has a hidden illness and can’t have children. He went to the United States with Linglong some time ago for treatment. It’s said that the treatment in the United States could cure Qiao Zhenbang’s hidden illness. They’ve been gone for half a month now, and I don’t know if they could be cured?"

Mu Xiulan continued, "Your Uncle Qiao is feeling guilty, thinking he has committed too many killings in his life, so it’s affecting his descendants. Sigh, hopefully the treatment in the United States will be successful, otherwise, I’m afraid Uncle Qiao’s worry will never be alleviated."

So, it turns out Qiao Zhenbang is the one who couldn’t have children?

Serves him right!

In her heart, Sisi actually felt relieved. She never liked Qiao Zhenbang. He was too cunning and had ill intentions. Maybe God also could not stand by and decided to punish him?

However, she still felt pity for Boss Qiao. Boss Qiao was already over fifty, at the age when one should be playing with grandchildren. She imagined his heart must be full of disappointment.

The most important thing is that he also took the blame for Qiao Zhenbang not having children onto himself. As long as Qiao Zhenbang doesn’t have a child, Boss Qiao’s psychological burden will only get heavier and heavier, and eventually, it will crush him.

Ah, for the sake of the Buddha rather than the monk, I still hope that Qiao Zhenbang can be cured of his hidden ailment this time in the United States!

However, Sisi’s wish ultimately did not come true. Qiao Zhenbang and his wife returned after only a few days. Qiao Zhenbang was still in his usual impeccably dressed appearance, but probably because he was in a bad mood, his facial expression was very gloomy, and his wife Luo Linglong also had a look of slight sorrow.

There wasn’t even a need to ask; just looking at the couple’s expressions, one could tell that the result was not good!

Boss Qiao looked at his eldest son with determination, but Qiao Zhenbang sadly shook his head. Boss Qiao’s heart sank, yet he still put on a smile to comfort his son, telling them to go rest in their room first.

Seeing Boss Qiao forcing a smile, Sisi also felt bad. To be honest, Boss Qiao, although not her real dad, really treated her quite well, and she truly wished for Boss Qiao to always be happy.

But there was nothing she could do!

There were so many recipes for wine in the Space, but none that could cure a man’s hidden ailments!

Would the Kidney Nourishing Wine be of any use? Logically speaking, if a man can’t father a child, it should be because of poor kidney health, right? Then as long as the kidneys are nourished properly, he should be able to have children, right?

Sisi quickly denied this idea. She had given Boss Qiao the Kidney Nourishing Wine to drink, but didn’t Mu Xiulan still fail to have a child? Plus, Boss Qiao must have let Qiao Zhenbang drink the Kidney Nourishing Wine too, and it seemed to truly have no effect.

A man’s hidden ailment shouldn’t be so simple, right?

Since she couldn’t help, Sisi decided not to meddle in these matters. Every day, she went out to have fun and shop with Tian Xinhua and Du Du, playing very joyfully.

That day, the family of three had just come back from Ocean Park. Du Du had a great time, his little cheeks flushed red from the sun and his forehead sweaty, but the little fellow was especially excited, chattering non-stop about wanting to go again tomorrow to see the sea lion and dolphin shows, and even the big sharks. His little mouth never stopped talking.

Upon returning home, they found the whole family was there, even the ever-busy Qiao Xingbang was sitting on the sofa. However, everyone’s expressions weren’t too pleasant, especially Qiao Xingbang’s, which looked like it could squeeze ink out.

"Eh, everyone’s home today?" Sisi said with a smile, breaking the stiff atmosphere in the living room.

Mu Xiulan busied herself taking Du Du, feeling his sweaty forehead and chided, "You really shouldn’t have taken Du Du out to play under such harsh sun. Be careful not to let the child get a heatstroke."

"Mama, kids can’t be raised too delicately. Staying at home every day will make him weak," Sisi said.

Mu Xiulan also knew the reasoning, but she just couldn’t bear to see her grandson getting sunburned.

"Grandma, today in the park, I saw so many big fish, and the big fish even perform shows. Tomorrow, you and grandpa come play too, okay? It’s really fun," Du Du pleaded with Boss Qiao and Mu Xiulan, eager to go to Ocean Park again tomorrow.

Boss Qiao, whose eyebrows had been furrowed, couldn’t help but burst into hearty laughter upon hearing Du Du’s words: "Okay, tomorrow, grandpa and your grandma will accompany Du Du to see the big fish. Damn it, I have never once played at Ocean Park either; just the right opportunity to check it out."

Mu Xiulan looked at the glaring sun outside, really not wanting to go, but since her beloved grandson wanted to, she also had to muster her courage to join, and seeing her husband in such a rare good mood, she felt it was worth even if she got sunburned!