The two of them were best at playing the good cop and the bad cop to coax information out of Qiu Yihes maternal uncle.
Qiu Ya unhesitatingly took over the conversation, saying indignantly, "So what? He's been retired for ten years, yet he still self-righteously thinks he can stir up trouble. I felt annoyed just looking at him earlier! Even without him, my grandpa would have had a chance to be promoted. How did it end up being thanks to his help?"
As soon as Qiu Ya said this, it was like lighting a fuse, causing the already tense atmosphere to instantly heat up.
Qiu Li played the good cop again, interjecting, "Second Sister, it's fine to know some things in your heart, but there's no need to say them recklessly outside."
Hearing this, a stiff smile appeared on Qiu Yihes maternal uncle's face.
"Your sister is right. How did I teach you before? Be cautious when you're out, stay calm, and don't wear everything on your face. Also, what exactly was that business with the biscuits just now?"
Suddenly being lectured, although Qiu Ya felt somewhat indignant, she wisely restrained her expression.
Her lips pursed slightly as if she wanted to argue, but she ultimately held back and only muttered in a low voice.
"I just feel bad for you, Grandpa. Seeing you like that earlier made me explode with anger, so I just couldn't control my emotions for a moment and didn't have time to think. It's all that Qiu Yihe's fault. What right does she have to say I made the biscuits? I think she did it on purpose, deliberately trying to frame me!"
Although Qiu Ya's voice wasn't loud, the grievance and dissatisfaction in it were obvious.
As she spoke, she also gently shook Qiu Yihes maternal uncle's arm, as if acting spoiled.
This tactic worked as expected, and Qiu Yihes maternal uncle's originally serious expression instantly softened.
He sighed helplessly, stroked Qiu Ya's hair, and comforted her.
"Alright, Xiao He's mention of it wasn't wrong either. In the future, think before you speak. How could Grandpa not know you care for me? It's just that as long as he hasn't passed away, we still have to show him respect. But what you said just now was also right; without him, with my talent, I naturally could have been promoted. However, don't talk recklessly outside. After all, his status is still there. If others hear this, do you still want your future?"
In that special era, Qiu Yihes maternal uncle relied on his young age as cover to deliver messages for others.
He had explosive luck all the way until he started his job.
However, since starting the job, he hadn't actually played much of a major role.
Being able to be promoted to this position within the first ten years was indeed thanks to the help of Jiang Cheng's grandfather.
It's just that now, he would no longer admit this fact.
After all, admitting it would mean being subject to someone else's control.
Although Qiu Yihes maternal uncle was still afraid of the energy he possessed behind the scenes,
in his view, it was better to cling to the new generation of people in charge.
This was the way for long-term development.
If I don't admit it, what can they do?
Hearing this, Qiu Ya nodded with a submissive look and then began to coax more information out of Qiu Yihes maternal uncle.
"Grandpa, I understand. It's just that earlier, that Handsome Guy only talked to Qiu Yihe and ignored both of us. Isn't that just not taking you seriously? Qiu Zheng is just a theoretical instructor in the Flight Force; what's so great about that?"
"I remember their family's current status isn't high either; aren't they all just in Mo City? What status does his father have? Is he the one who's a University Principal? His rank isn't that high, is it? In contrast, Sister works in Kyoto, and your status is much higher than theirs. Shouldn't they be the ones trying to please us now?"
The two women knew their grandfather's character inside out.
As for Qiu Yihes maternal uncle, he had always been someone who bullied the weak and feared the strong, swaying whichever way the wind blew.
When facing the previous person in charge, he always put on a high and mighty air, making people feel he had great authority.
However, today's situation was somewhat abnormal.
Jiang Cheng's grandfather was already the person in charge from two generations ago.
Logically, Qiu Yihes maternal uncle shouldn't have been afraid of him at all.
Being so submissive while being lectured there was truly unlike his usual style.
Hearing this, Qiu Yihes maternal uncle's brow furrowed tightly once again.
"How many times has Grandpa told you? You must have a long-term vision in everything you do. What can a child like you understand? No matter how his son is, he himself is still here, so don't underestimate him. Do you know? The newly appointed people all have to pay their respects to him. This shows he still has a certain influence in that regard. Do you really think he has no people left? If he trips up your sister, what will you do? This is just a small matter; it hasn't reached the point of offending him yet..."
Hearing this, Qiu Li and Qiu Ya were secretly delighted, thinking they had finally coaxed out the words they wanted. So, the reason their grandfather would trip the other party up wasn't for any other reason, but because the other party posed an obstacle to them.
The two sisters glanced at each other, a hint of disdain appearing on their faces.
As the saying goes, children grow up to be like those who raised them, and these two were no exception, both having fickle natures.
Since she already knew her grandfather's thoughts, Qiu Ya no longer had the intention to test him.
Instead, she casually replied, "That's just out of respect for his reputation. In my opinion, Grandpa, you're just too cautious..."
Qiu Yihes maternal uncle saw that some things were not appropriate to say, so he didn't bother to explain. He just said faintly, "If I weren't cautious, how could I have climbed all the way to this position today? It's not that I'm afraid of him; after all, he's over ten years older than me. Could he possibly outlive me?"
Hearing this, the corners of Qiu Ya's mouth curled up slightly into a smile, and she quickly chimed in, "That's true. Grandpa, you're in your prime right now..."
Qiu Yihes maternal uncle, who was in his early seventies, immediately showed a clear look of joy upon hearing Qiu Ya's words.
"There's a whole crowd staring at their family now, and even more guarding against him. Once he's gone, there will come a time when his descendants beg me. We'll see who can outlast whom... A new wind has already appeared. Tomorrow, I'll take you to visit other families. Those are the ones we should value and socialize with now. Treat today's matters as if you never heard them, and the person you saw as if you never saw him. Do you hear me?"
Seeing that the information had been coaxed out, Qiu Li cleared her throat, signaling Qiu Ya not to say anymore.
"Grandpa, don't be angry. We understand."
Seeing his eldest granddaughter being so sensible, Qiu Yihes maternal uncle smiled with relief: "Grandpa isn't afraid of others saying my stance isn't firm. I'm old too, and now I have no one else to rely on but the two of you... As long as I get the two of you settled and find a suitable son-in-law for the Qiu Family, my task will be complete."
"Grandpa..."