Hearing this, Great-Grandfather's eyes showed a hint of appreciation.
A flash of approval crossed Great-Grandfather's eyes as he nodded slowly. "Xiao Qiu, your daughter is indeed quite impressive. To have such awareness at such a young age is rare, truly rare."
Jiang Jianmin also smiled and agreed, "Xiao He is indeed suited for a career within the system. I feel many positions would suit her well. Just now, in front of Great-Grandfather, her demeanor was composed and appropriate, and her responses were clear and logical. She's a good prospect."
A humble smile appeared on Qiu Yihe's face.
She lowered her head slightly, her tone respectful and gentle. "Grandfather, Uncle Jiang, you flatter me. I am merely standing on the shoulders of giants, drawing from the wisdom and experience of my predecessors to gain these insights. The road ahead is still long, and I have much left to learn."
Hearing this, the look of approval in Great-Grandfather's eyes deepened. He gently patted Qiu Yihe's shoulder, his tone kind and solemn.
"Good child, humility is a virtue, but you must also have confidence. I am very pleased that you have such awareness and attitude. Young people like you will surely be able to shoulder the heavy responsibilities of the era."
Jiang Jianmin also nodded with a smile. "Indeed, Xiao He, having this mindset already makes you better than many others. If you need any help in the future, don't hesitate to ask. We elders will all support you."
To the side, Qiu Zheng understood the meaning behind Jiang Jianmin saying this in front of Great-Grandfather.
He gave Jiang Jianmin a grateful look and immediately said to Qiu Yihe, "Xiao He, quickly say thank you."
Qiu Yihe nodded gratefully, her voice tinged with appreciation.
"Thank you, Great-Grandfather. Thank you, Uncle Jiang."
Great-Grandfather laughed heartily, his tone relaxed and pleasant. "Alright, today is a happy day. It's good to see you all. Let's not just stand around talking; sit down and let's chat."
After Qiu Yihe slowly sat down, Great-Grandfather smiled and spoke warmly to Jiang Cheng.
"My dear grandson, you go sit down too. Grandfather is fine. Here, take this and let Xiao He try some."
Hearing this, Jiang Cheng took the fruit platter from in front of Great-Grandfather.
Then, he placed it on the small side table between his and Qiu Yihe's chairs.
He saw Qiu Yihe open her mouth to thank him.
Sitting in the middle of the living room, Great-Grandfather spoke up, "No need to be polite. Go ahead and eat. Jiang Cheng likes all these snacks. You young people probably have similar tastes; give them a try."
The reception hall was very large.
Now that there was no close-range contact,
Qiu Yihe's heart, which had been racing like a frantic deer, settled down a little.
She glanced around the room, her gaze finally landing on the fruit platter in front of her.
Then she looked up at Jiang Cheng and whispered softly, "Wow, this reception hall is so big. I feel like there's a bit of an echo when we talk here."
Jiang Cheng smiled and took a white rabbit creamy candy from the platter, handing it to her.
"Try this."
"You like White Rabbit candy?"
For some reason, hearing this, two pairs of snowy white things suddenly appeared in Jiang Cheng's mind.
He nodded in response, "As long as it has a milky flavor, I like it."
Qiu Yihe's attention was clearly drawn to the room's furnishings.
While unwrapping the White Rabbit candy, she inconspicuously scanned the room.
After eating it, Qiu Yihe whispered again, "Your taste is like a child's. But this White Rabbit candy has such a strong milky flavor. Is it a different brand? It tastes a bit different."
Qiu Yihe's reaction was exactly the same as his own the first time he ate it.
"It's homemade, so it's different from what's sold outside."
Hearing this, Qiu Yihe put on a look of sudden realization.
Seeing the elders chatting over tea, Qiu Yihe whispered to Jiang Cheng again, "Your grandfather's home is so beautiful and grand. Are these chairs made of Phoebe zhennan? They smell so good."
Jiang Cheng shook his head slightly. "No, all the wood here is Agarwood."
At these words, Qiu Yihe's eyes, which had been slightly narrowed, suddenly widened, revealing a look of disbelief.
Her elegant hands, which had been resting quietly on her lap, seemed to be drawn by an invisible force.
She slowly lowered them and couldn't help but stroke the seat of the chair beneath her.
"Agarwood... then isn't this chair I'm sitting on worth hundreds of thousands?"
Qiu Yihe murmured to herself, her voice full of surprise and shock.
After saying that, she began to carefully examine the room's decor.
The furnishings in the room were extremely exquisite, possessing the unique Chinese aesthetic style of the old era.
While also incorporating and improving upon some novel New Chinese style elements.
Precious famous paintings and ancient scrolls hung on the walls.
The floor was covered with a vibrant and magnificent typical Chinese red carpet,
decorating the entire space to be both solemn and elegant.
This arrangement ensured the room didn't feel the least bit tacky.
Instead, it revealed an admirable and grand style.
After a few brief exchanges of pleasantries,
Great-Grandfather sighed and spoke slowly... "The last time I saw you, you were only eighteen. After Jianmin left, I never saw you again. Later, I heard you became a pilot. I even asked your Eldest Uncle to come and talk back then..."
A surprised and moved expression appeared on Qiu Zheng's face.
"Uncle Jiang, thank you for remembering me."
"How could I forget you? You two both grew up right under my nose when you were little..."