Chapter 305 Worries

When Grandma Gu heard that she had only been given two days, her pupils contracted sharply, and her lips trembled as she said, "I'm not leaving."

Qin Shou couldn't help but laugh when he heard what Grandma Gu said.

"Once I report you to the police station for not having a letter of introduction, whether you want to leave or not won't be up to you!"

Upon hearing this, Grandma Gu trembled all over, her face turned deathly pale, and she couldn't utter a single word.

Seeing this, Qin Shou thought that Grandma Gu had taken care of his son Kanglong for two years, and he didn't want the whole courtyard to know about it.

Her tone softened a bit: "Think it over yourself. If you leave soon, then I won't give you any living expenses!"

"I don't need you to give me living expenses," Grandma Gu said anxiously.

"Oh. You have money?" Qin Shou raised an eyebrow upon hearing this.

“My granddaughter gives me living expenses every month, so I don’t need to spend your money.”

"I'm just staying at your house temporarily."

Qin Shou's eyes narrowed slightly, and the momentary soft-heartedness vanished.

That old geezer, he's lived in his house for so long and still has some savings.

Doesn't that mean that every month, all the money Gu Yihan gives him—the food and drinks he gives her—is being hoarded by this old geezer?

Thinking of this, he looked sharply at Grandma Gu and said coldly, "Temporary stay?"

"You've got a good plan. I can rent this place out for more than 5 yuan a month. Why should I let you stay here temporarily?"

Grandma Gu thought for a moment, wondering when she would be able to return to the family compound.

He said, "I'll cook for you and pick Kanglong up and drop him off every morning and evening. Consider it payment for the rent!"

Qin Shou gave Grandma Gu a cold look.

She knows exactly what she's thinking; she just wants to go back to live in the military family compound.

That's utterly delusional.

Then it occurred to me that since I wouldn't eat or drink from him, I should let this old geezer stay for now.

Once he finds where the money is hidden, he'll kick her out.

"Okay, I'll let you stay here for now."

After saying that, Qin Shou turned and went back to his bedroom.

Grandma Gu stood in the living room, staring blankly at the makeshift wooden bed tucked away in a corner.

A wave of sadness washed over me; after a lifetime of struggling, I still didn't have a place to call my own.

She wanted to go back to the military family compound, to live with her grandson, and to live a life where she wouldn't have to worry about food or clothing.

I dream of my granddaughter suddenly appearing one day, grabbing her hand and saying, "Grandma, come home with me!"

Lost in thought, I walked to the makeshift bed and lay down. Tears streamed down my face.

She regretted it. Why did she care about Gu Meng's life or death? She didn't even particularly like her.

Why test your standing in your granddaughter's eyes?

In the bedroom

Qin Shou sneered as he listened to Grandma Gu's sobbing.

Pretentious.

She really thought Gu Yihan and Lu Huailin treated her like a family elder.

Little did they know that the couple was only concerned with her because of public opinion.

...

The weekend arrived in the blink of an eye.

While cracking an egg, Gu Yihan said, "Li Yaqing is getting married today, I'll take Hao Hao with me!"

Lu Huailin was sitting on the sofa reading the newspaper when he heard his wife's words. He looked up at her, a hint of worry flashing in his eyes.

"No need, just leave Hao Hao at home, I can keep an eye on him."

Gu Yihan swallowed the egg in her mouth and took a sip of milk.

He said, "Haohao doesn't see many people in the family compound every day. It would be great if I took him out for a day to see some people."

Lu Huailin chuckled, stood up, walked over to his wife, and put his hand on her shoulder from behind.

He laughed and said, "Alright, wife, listen to your husband, let Hao Hao stay at home."

Gu Yihan raised her head, looking at his hard, handsome face, and said with displeasure, "What? You don't want Hao Hao to come out with me?"

"Mommy, where are we going?" Hao Hao walked in with his short legs and heard Gu Yihan's words. He asked happily.

Lu Huailin ignored Hao Hao and bent down to kiss the top of Gu Yihan's head.

He patiently explained, "Honey, I'm doing this for your own good."

Gu Yihan looked at him with a puzzled expression upon hearing this.

"There should be quite a few people going today, and Hao Hao is still young. Can you keep an eye on him every second?"

"What if Hao Hao accidentally bumps or bruises himself? Wouldn't you be the one heartbroken?"

Gu Yihan lowered her head and pondered for a moment, then realized it made sense.

Hao Hao saw that his father had blocked his way out to play in no time.

He rushed to Gu Yihan and said anxiously, "Mom, Hao Hao is very obedient and won't get hurt."

Lu Huailin bent down and hoisted Hao Hao onto his shoulder, laughing as he said, "You little rascal, you're everywhere."

"Isn't it better to stay home with Dad?"

“You left with Mom, and Dad will be all alone at home. He'll be so lonely.”

"Can you bear to see your father secretly grieving alone at home?"

Hao Hao looked at Gu Yihan and then at Lu Huailin, torn between his options.

He wanted to go out and play with his mother, but he was worried that his father would cry if he stayed at home.

After thinking about it, I realized that Mom had someone to accompany her when she went out, but Dad only had him by his side.

Then Hao Hao made a solemn decision: "Dad, don't worry, Hao Hao will stay with you."

Lu Huailin smiled and nodded when he saw that Hao Hao agreed to stay at home.

He turned to look at his wife and urged, "Honey, hurry up and go, I'll take care of things at home!"

Gu Yihan looked at Hao Hao, who had been fooled by Lu Huailin's few words, and couldn't bear to look at him.

She looked at Lu Huailin with a questioning gaze, feeling that he was acting a little strange today.

It's just taking Hao Hao out for a trip. It's not like we've never taken Hao Hao out before. Why is he making such a fuss?

Then I realized I was overthinking it.

"Okay, I'll be going now."

"I'll walk you to the door."

Gu Yihan laughed and said, "It's not like I'm not coming back, why would I need you to see me off!"

Lu Huailin ignored what his wife said and stubbornly carried Hao Hao to the door.

He instructed, "After lunch, come straight back and don't stay too long."

"Don't wander off anywhere else, don't go anywhere..."

"Stop!" Gu Yihan quickly interrupted, "Is there something seriously wrong with you?"

"It made me feel like a child who had never left the house before."

Seeing that his wife was getting impatient with his nagging, Lu Huailin sighed and said, "I'm just worried about your safety."

Gu Yihan glanced at Lu Huailin suspiciously, then turned and rode away on her bicycle.

He Shengli walked up behind Lu Huailin without anyone noticing, glanced at Hao Hao in his arms, and smiled slightly.

Hao Hao stared wide-eyed with curiosity, patted Lu Huailin's cheek, and said, "Dad, Uncle He is here!"

Lu Huailin withdrew his gaze from his wife.

Turning to look at He Shengli, his eyes narrowed slightly, and a sharp voice rang out: "How are the personnel arrangements going?"

He Shengli immediately stood up straight, saluted expressionlessly, and replied, "Don't worry, Commander, all personnel are in place!"

"I promise I won't let my sister-in-law suffer even the slightest harm!"