Chapter 201 Qiao Changdong is hardly a good match

She took the college entrance examination this year, but failed and only got into a bottom-tier vocational college.

After returning home for winter break, I met up with some old friends. Listening to them talk about their experiences in college, I couldn't help but feel depressed.

She hadn't had high hopes for this getaway.

But after meeting Qiao Changdong, seeing that this man, who hadn't gone to university but was still eloquent and knowledgeable, felt a renewed sense of hope.

In particular, this man was handsome and had a humorous and witty way of speaking.

She became even more attentive.

She knew that she wouldn't have much time to spend with Qiao Changdong. After going back with her father, she would have to return to school after the New Year, and then she would have even less chance to spend time with Qiao Changdong.

She didn't want to miss the opportunity.

She wanted to understand this man.

Especially after she learned about the Jiang family's three members, she was even more determined not to miss out on such a kind and responsible man.

"I think you've gone mad!" Tang Jianguo said irritably, thinking she was just being ridiculous.

Tang Jiaojiao remained silent.

"Anyway, if you want to go back, you can go back yourself. I'm going to stay here for a few more days."

According to the original plan, the father and daughter were not supposed to stay here after signing the contract and should have gone straight back to Taipei.

However, due to some secret thoughts in her heart, Tang Jiaojiao wanted to stay here for a few more days.

Tang Jianguo naturally couldn't guess what his daughter was thinking, and he just thought she was being inexplicable.

But seeing his stubborn daughter, he had no choice but to ask, "How many days do you want to stay?"

"Three or four days, I guess."

"Then it will be three or four days. I'll be going back later."

Tang Jianguo certainly couldn't leave his twenty-year-old daughter alone here, especially now that the end of the year was approaching and Baoyi City was not peaceful, so he had no choice but to stay with her.

Tang Jiaojiao wanted to say something, but Qiao Changdong knocked on the door: "Uncle Tang? It's time to leave."

"Okay, sure," Tang Jianguo replied, getting up to open the door.

Outside, Qiao Changdong was about to knock on the door next door when he saw Tang Jianguo open the door and Tang Jiaojiao was inside. He immediately smiled and said, "You two are together? Then let's set off together."

Upon seeing Qiao Changdong, Tang Jiaojiao's heart involuntarily quickened.

Her face flushed slightly as she followed behind Tang Jianguo, listening to Qiao Changdong and Tang Jianguo talk, her eyes filled with undisguised admiration.

Qiao Changdong had driven cars in his younger years and traveled all over the country, so he could talk to Tang Jianguo about anything. Tang Jianguo also admired him very much, and they laughed all the way out of the hotel.

Once downstairs, the two groups separated and boarded different cars.

Qiao Changdong was driving his truck, and Yan Liti, not wanting to be separated from her granddaughter, rode in Qiao Changdong's truck.

There wasn't enough room in the truck, so Qiao Xiaoyun had to take the car that Yan Liti had called, joining Tang Jianguo and his daughter in the same car.

In the car, Tang Jiaojiao and Qiao Xiaoyun both sat in the back seat. Tang Jiaojiao kept subtly asking Qiao Xiaoyun about Qiao Changdong.

While having breakfast that morning, she learned that Qiao Xiaoyun was not Qiao Changdong's girlfriend, but rather Qiao Changdong's older sister, and her attitude immediately changed from indifferent to warm.

Now, sitting in the back seat, she was affectionately holding Qiao Xiaoyun's arm.

She asked in a sweet voice, "Sister Xiaoyun, Qiaoqiao said this morning that her mother went to a very far place. Has she passed away?"

Tang Jiaojiao is also someone who likes to sleep in late.

She didn't get up when Tang Jianguo and Qiao Changdong signed the contract and went to the bank to transfer the money in the morning.

When she got up and went downstairs for breakfast, she ran into Yan Liti, who was taking Qiao Qiao downstairs for breakfast.

Tang Jiaojiao had always found it strange.

Qiao Changdong was in the hotel, and not only were his older brother and sister there, but even his mother was there. However, Qiao Qiao's mother was the only one who wasn't there, which was really strange.

She then asked Yan Liti, "Where is Qiao Qiao's mother?"

But it was Qiao Qiao who answered her.

The little girl replied that her mother had gone to a very far place.

Qiao Qiao wasn't lying; her mother had indeed gone to a very far place.

But after hearing this, Tang Jiaojiao was too frightened to ask any more questions.

I was afraid that asking any more questions would hurt the girl's feelings and evoke some bad memories.

Because in her subconscious, going to a very far place basically means she is no longer here.

It is a kind of benevolent protection that adults give to young children.

However, Tang Jiaojiao also had to admit that after learning the news, while she felt sorry for the child who was so young and had lost his mother, she also harbored a secret joy deep in her heart.

"No." Qiao Xiaoyun glanced at her, shook her head, and didn't know how to explain for a moment: "Baby's mother did go to a very far place."

"So they're divorced?" Tang Jiaojiao's eyes flickered slightly, and an indescribable joy and happiness welled up in her heart.

"Well...I guess so." That was the only answer Qiao Xiaoyun could give.

Whether it was Qiao Qiao's background or her marriage to Chen Yulian, it was all rather complicated to explain and couldn't be told to outsiders, so Qiao Xiaoyun could only give vague answers.

But when Tang Jiaojiao heard this, her eyes became even more strange.

Qiao Xiaoyun keenly sensed her unusual behavior, glanced thoughtfully at Tang Jiaojiao's barely suppressed smile, and asked her in return.

"Comrade Tang, why are you so concerned about my brother?" All along the way, the questions she asked were about her brother, which made Qiao Xiaoyun a little suspicious.

Qiao Xiaoyun clearly didn't say anything.

However, Tang Jiaojiao blushed and her eyes became somewhat shy.

Qiao Xiaoyun immediately understood.

But she didn't say anything else.

Qiao Changdong's situation was far too complicated, and considering what he had said to Grandma Qiao, she didn't think there was any possibility between him and Tang Jiaojiao in front of her.

However, as the older sister, she wouldn't stop her.

On the contrary, Tang Jianguo, who was in front, heard the conversation between the two people behind him and saw his daughter blushing and shy in the rearview mirror. He felt a chill and frowned.

He suddenly understood why Tang Jiaojiao had insisted on staying in the room for a few days earlier.

He didn't believe a word they said about how fun this place was.

What's there to do in such a remote and impoverished place, covered in ice and snow?

So that's the reason.

Tang Jianguo had to admit that he admired Qiao Changdong. This younger man was cheerful, knowledgeable, and energetic.

If Qiao Changdong had never been married and had no children, he would indeed think highly of this younger man and be willing to give him a chance to become his son-in-law.

But Qiao Changdong was not only divorced, but also had a child. His daughter could find a good husband, so why would she want to marry a divorced man with a child?

No matter how outstanding that man is, from a father's perspective, Qiao Changdong is not a good match.