Jiang Ning had lunch at Uncle's Home. The table was filled with warmth and laughter.
Afterward, he watched TV for a while and listened in on Uncle and the others chatting. Before long, it was gradually approaching two in the afternoon.
Xue Yuantong had returned from visiting the hospital long ago. She had even messaged him earlier, saying she had played games in his room and was about to take a nap.
Uncle's Home was ultimately not as comfortable as his own place, so Jiang Ning chose the right moment to say goodbye.
Jiang Qitian said, "Leaving so early? Stay for dinner tonight. I happen to be free this afternoon, so I'll take you to buy a couple of outfits."
As he said this, Jiang Ning's Spiritual Sense detected no change in Aunt's expression.
He remembered that whenever Uncle had offered to buy him clothes in the past, Aunt would always look displeased.
Uncle had always been generous. Every time he bought clothes, he would often spend over a thousand yuan. It was only natural that Aunt would be unhappy.
Things really are different now.
Jiang Ning thought silently. Back in his previous life, when he met someone like Ji Guangchen, the man had merely given him a cold nod before ignoring him completely.
Today, though, he had chatted with him and even shown him some goodwill.
His parents' achievements had invisibly reflected onto him.
With his parents' current accomplishments, Aunt could no longer look down on him.
"No, I need to go back and tidy up. I still have evening self-study tonight," Jiang Ning said.
Hearing that, Uncle did not try to keep him any longer.
He said, "We made too much food at lunch. Take some back with you, put it in the fridge, and heat it up