Reborn as a Superpower Girl in the 80s
Chapter 946: Should Some Rewards Be Given Out?

Chapter 946: Chapter 946: Should Some Rewards Be Given Out?

Watching her two daughters eat with gusto, Luo Qiao smiled contentedly, finding the aroma of the dragon beard noodles irresistible.

After feeding everyone, Master Yang put on some chicken and ribs to stew, washed his hands, and returned to the room to play with the children, his and his wife’s smiles broader than usual.

Luo Qiao, watching them, felt a bittersweet sensation in her heart and thought that she should visit her master and his wife more often in the future. They were getting old, and even though they didn’t like noise, they must be lonely too.

Seeing them playing happily, she walked out of the courtyard and was deep in thought when her master came out: "Aren’t you cold?"

Luo Qiao turned back, "Master, when it gets warmer, I’ll have someone come to pave the courtyard for you. Don’t worry, I’ll make sure your flowerbed is preserved. We’ll use those water-absorbing, anti-slip tiles so it won’t be inconvenient when it rains in summer."

Yang Jiancheng did not object, "Qiaoqiao, thank you for taking care of the second child’s matter."

Luo Qiao turned to her master, "You know all about it?"

Yang Jiancheng nodded, "I ran into an old friend before the New Year who told me about it, and I figured out it was your doing."

Luo Qiao spoke, "I was afraid they would come back and make trouble, so I transferred them all out of the Capital. No matter what, they are your children, Master. I certainly couldn’t just ignore their trouble."

Yang Jiancheng sighed softly, "They’re all so unprogressive."

He then returned to the kitchen.

It turned out that before the New Year, Yang’s Second Child, Yang Ligang, had gotten into a gambling debt that creditors had come to collect on. But the family couldn’t produce such a large sum of money all at once, so the creditors gave him a severe beating and took away all the valuables from the house.

Luo Qiao had previously arranged for staff from Yipin Base to keep an eye on their family, so as soon as the trouble started, they promptly notified her.

Luo Qiao had someone investigate and discovered it was a trap they’d fallen into.

She then secretly lent a hand, without showing her face. The excuse given was credible, as the perpetrators handed over evidence to local police, who followed the clues and busted the gambling den.

The next day, Yang’s Second Child paid the fine, received education, and retrieved his belongings. Through this ordeal, he was cured of his gambling habit.

At dinner, Luo Qiao saw the stewed pork she had been longing for. Master Yang’s wife had sliced some and arranged a generous platter.

Master Yang made exceptional stewed pork, with a glossy reddish hue, rich fragrance, and tender, oily texture—a dish one could never tire of.

Yang Jiancheng recalled the conversation in the headmaster’s office before the New Year, "Qiaoqiao, the project you were working on should be wrapped up by now. What are your plans next?"

Luo Qiao swallowed the food in her mouth, "I don’t have any specific plans. I’m going to get my doctorate first, but if possible, I’d like to go to Beijing Foreign Studies University to try for another degree. You know I’m only really interested in medicine and foreign languages."

Yang Jiancheng nodded, "Hmm, it’s good to learn more while you’re young."

Feng Shumin, worried that Lu Yichen might object, spoke up, "You should discuss these matters with Yichen and make a decision together."

Lu Yichen offered Luo Qiao some food with his chopsticks, "I have no objections. It’s good to learn more, and I support whatever she likes."

Luo Qiao radiated joy upon hearing his words.

Luo Qiao picked up a piece of braised rib and placed it into Lu Yichen’s bowl. "Thank you, Brother Chen."

Lu Yichen smiled as well, "As long as you’re happy."

Seeing the interaction between the two, Feng Shumin finally felt at ease. She had been afraid that their continuous studies might lead to disagreements, but now it seemed she had been overthinking it.

After dinner, the old couple played with the children inside the house, while Luo Qiao and Lu Yichen washed the dishes together in the kitchen.

Luo Qiao purposely squeezed in next to him at the sink, and Lu Yichen said, "Come on, there must be a reason you insisted on washing dishes with me today. What is it you want to talk about?"

Luo Qiao spoke softly, "I mean about what I said earlier, not discussing it with you in advance, are you upset?"

Lu Yichen’s hands were soaked, but he leaned over and kissed Luo Qiao on her cheek. "Don’t worry, how could I be upset with you for being so studious? If you end up with two doctorates, I’ll be the proudest man alive."

Luo Qiao no longer cared about the water on her hands either, and hugged Lu Yichen’s waist tightly. "I knew you wouldn’t object. You know I was thinking about it, if not Beijing Medical University then Beijing Foreign Studies University. Getting a doctorate from there would mean no regrets.

I figured I could apply for the exams in advance and it wouldn’t actually take very long. Otherwise, it would always be on my mind, and I’d keep longing for it."

Lu Yichen quickly finished the washing up, tidied the countertop, dried his hands, and pulled her into an embrace. "All this just because of that tiny matter, making you do the one thing you hate the most? Hmm?"

"Isn’t it because I was afraid of upsetting you, and wanted to make it up to you?"

"Qiao Bao, whatever you want to do, I will support you unconditionally. But, considering how much I support you, perhaps I ought to receive some kind of reward?"