Chapter 220 Apology

Anyone with eyes and ears knows that the relationship between the Lu family and the Gu family has been strained for years, and at one point it was even quite tense.

When news of a collaboration between the Gu and Lu families first broke, many people didn't believe it. After it was confirmed, everyone thought the relationship between the two families had warmed up. But it turns out that things are still the same as before, and the relationship between the two families remains lukewarm.

Seeing Gu Suixing and Huo Yao, mother and son, arrive today was already surprising enough, but no one expected Gu Jinhong to attend Old Master Lu's funeral.

They probably came here to laugh at us, didn't they?

Huo Yao didn't think that the old man's arrival would bring anything good.

When Gu Jinhong walked over, Gu Suixing asked, "Grandpa, why did you come over?"

Gu Jinhong said calmly, "I've come to see Lao Lu off."

The onlookers looked at each other in bewilderment.

Has the relationship between the Gu family and the Lu family thawed?

Some of those who had previously distanced themselves from and mocked the Lu family because of their troubles began to reconsider their actions.

Gu Jinhong looked at Lu Yinghui who was walking towards him, "What, not welcome?"

"The Lu family naturally welcomes the guests who have come to bid farewell to my father." Although Lu Yinghui did not have a good impression of Gu Jinhong, Gu Jinhong was still his elder. As long as Gu Jinhong did not disrupt the funeral or embarrass the Lu family, the Lu family had no reason to drive him away. "Uncle Gu, please."

Gu Jinhong nodded slightly, walked past Gu Suixing, and followed Lu Yinghui into the mourning hall.

Seeing this, the onlookers felt even more conflicted.

Just then, several more cars stopped in front of the Lu residence.

Someone said, "That's the Xie family's car."

Everyone was surprised.

Leaving aside the Gu family, when Old Madam Gu was alive, the relationship between the Gu family and the Lu family was indeed quite good.

But what about the Xie family?

They had never heard of any connection between the Xie family and the Lu family!

Gu Suixing and Huo Yao exchanged a glance.

Gu Jinhong and Lu Yinghui turned around at the same time, both of them frowning.

The former was because he remembered what Xie Chaoyin had said, while the latter was simply because he was not welcome.

If it were just Xie Chaoyin coming alone, Lu Yinghui could simply send him away.

Judging from these cars, it's clear that Xie Chaoyin wasn't the only one there.

Even if Lu Yinghui had a problem with Xie Chaoyin, who had caused his sister's death, he couldn't afford to offend the entire Xie family because of Xie Chaoyin's actions.

Moreover, if they make a scene at their own father's funeral, it will only bring shame to the Lu family.

As I said before, as long as the other party is genuinely there to see his father off, he cannot send them away.

Lu Yinghui took a deep breath and looked at the person who had come in with a blank expression.

The doors of several cars opened one after another.

The first to appear before everyone were the young masters of the Xie family.

Then came their parents, Xie Chaoyin and Xie Chaowan, as well as Mr. Xie and Mrs. Xie.

The whole family was dressed in black, and they also wore wreaths and elegiac couplets.

The onlookers immediately became agitated.

Nobody knows what exactly happened.

Not only did Mr. and Mrs. Xie come to the funeral in person, but they also brought their children and grandchildren.

That's the Xie family!

Looking across the entire city of A, how many elderly people have passed away with such a grand send-off?

First the Gu family, then the Xie family, what exactly happened to the Lu family?

Mr. Xie and Mrs. Xie walked ahead. Mr. Xie said to Lu Yinghui, "I have brought my family to see you off. The deceased has passed away, and I hope those who are still here can take heart."

"Thank you." Lu Yinghui nodded. "Please come in."

As Mr. Xie walked past Gu Jinhong, he paused for a moment, saying, "It's been a long time."

Because Gu Zhenying married into the Xie family, the two families are related by marriage.

Following behind Mr. and Mrs. Xie, Gu Zhenying coldly called out, "Father."

Gu Jinhong glanced at Gu Zhenying and nodded slightly.

Gu Suixing looked at Xie Chaoyin.

My father-in-law didn't look well; his face was frighteningly pale.

Xie Chaowan stood beside him, her face full of worry, looking as if she was about to reach out and support him at any moment.

After Gu Jinhong and the Xie family members went inside one after another, those still standing outside immediately started whispering among themselves.

"Besides the Tang family, the other families must have sent people too."

"This is really strange. It's one thing for the Gu family to be close, as it's no secret that Old Madam Gu and Old Madam Lu have a good relationship. But what about the Xie family? When Old Master Lu was alive, the Lu family and the Xie family never had any contact."

"Who knows? But Old Master Lu's funeral was certainly grand enough."

Huo Yao said calmly, "Let's go in too."

Having said that, he took the lead and walked ahead.

Gu Suixing followed closely behind. Huo Huai'an and Huo Huaisui followed behind Gu Suixing.

The funeral proceeded smoothly.

Gu Jinhong looked at the child Lu Fengqing was holding, and his eyes were moved as he saw the child's face, which looked just like his grandson's.

He used to be a womanizer and had many children, but he only raised four of them to adulthood.

No matter how many sons those other women bore him, his heart always belonged only to the one born to his first wife, his eldest son.

He favored his eldest son, and naturally, he also doted on his eldest son's children.

From a young age, Sui Xing was pampered and doted on. His precious grandson had everything that other children had, and he also had things that other children didn't have. He wished he could give all the good things to his grandson.

He had never held his two illegitimate children or their offspring, but he always carried this grandson with him wherever he went.

This is partly to make up for the neglect he caused his son during his childhood, and partly because this grandson has been smart and lovable since he was a child.

The great-grandson in front of him looked so much like Sui Xing that Gu Jinhong was immediately reminded of his grandson when he was a child.

I remember when my grandson was little, he would always hold my hand, look up at me, and ask me all sorts of strange questions, making me both laugh and cry.

Time flies! In the blink of an eye, my little grandson has grown up and has his own children.

His wife is gone, and he has grown old.

Things have changed, but people are no longer the same.

Rui Rui noticed Gu Jinhong's gaze and blinked, looking at him with a puzzled expression.

When their deep, murky gazes met, one clear and innocent, a layer of tears suddenly welled up in Gu Jinhong's eyes.

After the guests had finished their worship, the master of ceremonies was about to read the eulogy.

Mr. Xie suddenly spoke up: "Wait a minute."

Everyone present looked at Mr. Xie.

The Lu family members frowned.

Mr. Xie first bowed again towards the direction of the memorial tablet, and then apologized to the Lu family members, saying, "I apologize for taking up a few minutes of your time."

The members of the Lu family remained silent, their expressions varying.

Lu Fengqing stood behind her two older brothers, holding Rui Rui's hand, her head bowed, as if all of this had nothing to do with her.

Mr. Xie raised his voice and said, "I have failed to discipline my son properly, which has led to him committing a serious mistake. I have also missed the opportunity to apologize to Mr. Lu in person. Today, I have brought my wife and children here not only to see Mr. Lu off, but also to bring my son to apologize to Mr. Lu and admit his mistake."

The mourning hall fell silent instantly.

Those present who were unaware of the situation looked surprised, wondering what the Xie family was up to.

However, seeing that the Lu family did not stop them, they remained silent and were happy to watch the show.

"Chaoyin," Mr. Xie called out.

Xie Chaoyin walked out from behind Mr. Xie with her head down.

Xie Chaowan looked at him with a worried expression.

Mr. Xie suddenly shouted sternly, "Kneel down!"

Xie Chao knelt down on both knees in front of hundreds of people in the mourning hall, facing the direction of Old Master Lu's memorial tablet.