Chapter 40 Blessings and blessings to you all forever

Su Qiuling, who was downstairs, looked gloomy. "I understand Jiang Xunzhou's motivation for doing this. His brother is a key figure in the group and truly needs help, but I still can't help but feel bad. Jun Ran and I have always agreed on one thing: money is endless, and parents can only accompany you for a short period of your life. It's better to have someone around who understands and cares for you."

Then he sighed sadly, "Who would have thought he would still use this matter of feelings as a bargaining chip for profit? If his father and I hadn't been so gullible in trusting his two uncles, the situation today wouldn't have happened."

Yu You didn't expect that the contract he had put into the shredder would reappear in front of Su Qiuling and Jiang Junran, and he became restless.

Then isn't Jiang Xunzhou also being questioned about the contract?

Su Qiuling muttered, "I didn't expect Xun Zhou to act so convincingly. He fooled me and his father..."

"Aunt, we were together initially because of a contract," Yu You explained hastily, "but that's not the case now. We've officially confirmed our relationship, so the contract is void."

Su Qiuling asked doubtfully, "Isn't it because the old man gave you the group shares as an engagement gift that the contract has ended?"

"No, no, when the old man signed the gift agreement, he also wrote down the conditions. If we separate, the agreement will be invalid..."

Yu You suddenly had an idea and became nervous: "Aunt, if only one copy was sent to you, could there be other backup copies sent to Grandpa?"

The contract was originally signed in duplicate. If one copy is delivered here, then the other copy...

Su Qiuling uttered a soft "Ah!" and suddenly remembered, "Grandpa just came back from his vacation villa today..."

Yu You couldn't sit still anymore after hearing this and wanted to go upstairs to find Jiang Xunzhou, but just then the two people upstairs came out of the study.

Jiang Junran, who was walking in front, had a stern expression on his face. He hurried down the stairs and said hurriedly, "Qiu Ling, we have to go to the old man now."

Su Qiuling stood up: "Grandpa also knows about the contract?"

"I don't know." Jiang Junran said in a deep voice, "But the old man suddenly became seriously ill and needed emergency treatment. He just woke up, but his condition is still not good. We were notified to go over."

Yu You's heart felt like it was being grabbed by a giant hand, and he subconsciously looked at Jiang Xunzhou.

Jiang Xunzhou's brows were furrowed, his jaw was set in sharp lines, and he looked extremely nervous and solemn.

The group of four got in the car and headed for the private hospital. On the way, they notified Jiang Qingyan, who immediately rushed back.

Jiang Junran kept making phone calls to find out the situation over there.

Yu You sat next to Jiang Xunzhou, held his hand, and a hint of worry appeared in his eyes.

"I'm fine." Jiang Xunzhou whispered, "Last time when the old man had his birthday party, he told me in private that his health was sometimes good and sometimes bad. I... am prepared."

Having said that, his broad palm tightly grasped Yu You's palm, as if trying to absorb a little strength.

Jiang Xunzhou's expression flashed with regret. "The servants at home clean the study once a week and are not allowed to enter. The shredder is thoroughly cleaned by a dedicated person every two weeks. I don't know what went wrong, but the shredded contract was taken away before it was cleaned up. My uncle is not a freelancer, so this must have been arranged by my second uncle. I just hope... that the old man didn't receive another contract."

Yu You said seriously: "It doesn't matter if you received it. We can explain it. I will accompany you to talk to the old man clearly."

Jiang Xunzhou hummed softly, but the expression on his face was as dark and solemn as if shrouded in dark clouds and fog.

The atmosphere in the car was oppressive and stagnant as it sped all the way to the entrance of the private hospital.

The assistant who was on duty shared the news with Jiang Junran, his voice low: "...He was fine this morning. He was pruning in the garden... and then he came with some documents... He got angry, had an argument, and became ill... The doctor said it might be in the next two days, so we should be prepared..."

When Jiang Xunzhou heard his second uncle's name during the conversation, his heart became even heavier.

The entire corridor was blocked off, and bodyguards were guarding the doors everywhere. Many people from the Jiang family were already standing in the VIP ward. The second uncle was also there, looking decadent and frustrated. The usual team of lawyers had also arrived. The medical machine at the bedside was humming, and the cold dripping sound of the machinery could be heard.

The old man lay on the hospital bed, his chest heaving with difficulty. Hearing the noise of someone entering, he slowly opened his eyes and said, "Are you here?"

Jiang Junran strode to the bed, leaned over and called "Dad", his voice trembling, and his hands gripping the bed clenched tightly.

The old man forced a smile, clapped his fists, and turned to the lawyer next to him and said, "...Since everyone is almost here, read the will."

The will was notarized in advance, and the lawyer read the document word for word.

In the long list, Yu You heard that the name on the list of names mentioned in the Hot Spring Villa was his. He looked up in a daze and met the gentle gaze of Mr. Jiang. His nose suddenly felt sore.

One of the younger people sniffled, and then a low sob sound was heard in the ward.

Mr. Jiang's tone was filled with a weak smile: "I'm still here, why are you crying?"

He waved outside again and said, "All of you go out. I want to talk to Xun Zhou."

The others walked out one after another. Yu Youben was about to go out too, but the old man stopped him and asked him to stay.

Jiang Xunzhou held the old man's withered hand and said with difficulty: "Do you already know?"

The old man smiled and said, "You know what? You know that your relationship with Xiao Yu was fake from the beginning?"

Yu You's heart tightened and he felt ashamed for deceiving the old man in front of him.

The old man really knew it.

Jiang Xunzhou's expression also became serious, and he apologized in a low voice: "I'm sorry, I..."

"There's no need to apologize. I already knew about this."

The old man sighed, "Your uncle came to me this morning with the contract, but I didn't take it seriously. I advised him to be honest and behave himself in the future and not resort to these petty tricks. He has some ulterior motives, but they are all out in the open. Unlike your second uncle, he can even resort to tricks like car accidents and kidnappings in private. But your uncle wouldn't listen, and it made me so angry. Sigh..."

Jiang Xunzhou was stunned: "You already knew we weren't real?"

Mr. Jiang seemed to find it quite amusing. He smiled and spoke with more strength: "Yes, I knew it from the beginning."

Yu You was also stunned.

Did the old man know from the beginning that the plays he and Jiang Xunzhou performed were all fake?

"I've watched you grow up. How could I not know what plans you have in mind?"

The old man coughed twice and continued slowly: "Even if there is that contract, even if it was fake from the beginning, I know that Xiaoyu is different to you."

He happily extended his hand to Yu You, who quickly stepped closer and shook the old man's hand.

The old man put their hands together, patted them, and said gently, "There are so many people in this world who you could choose as contract partners. Why didn't you choose someone else, but Xiao Yu? This question shows from the beginning that he is different in your eyes. Besides..."

His tone became meaningful: "The day you brought Xiao Yu to see me, I knew it was only a matter of time before you two got together. You can pretend to like someone with words, but you can't fake it with your eyes. You don't understand it yourself, but I, an old man with one foot in the coffin, am not blind yet, so I can see it clearly."

"On the contrary, Xiao Yu is obviously not interested in you. But love is a matter of fate. Maybe it will work out by chance. I will pretend that I know nothing and see what happens to you guys later."

Yu You was embarrassed by the teasing and stammered, "You, you even noticed this? At that time, I really didn't have any intentions in that direction. I just treated it as a job..."

He quickly added, "But that was all in the past. We've already confirmed our relationship, so we're rescinding that document."

"I know. I smiled as soon as I saw the document made up of scraps of paper. I knew that you two were really together."

The old man then turned to teasing Jiang Xunzhou: "Who said that they might never find anyone they like in their life and would end up living a lonely life with their work?"

Jiang Xunzhou said awkwardly, "I was too young at that time and didn't think I would fall in love with anyone. But fortunately, it wasn't too late when I realized what love was."

"Love and marriage are not necessarily choices in life, but it would be a very happy thing to have someone to grow old with you."

The old man patted their hands and smiled with emotion: "You two are both good children. I wish you a good life and eternal happiness in the future."

Jiang Xunzhou's eyes were red. "Don't make it sound like a farewell. Maybe this time it's a close call."

"It's my own body, how could I not know it?" The old man sneered. "Besides, my wife has been waiting for me downstairs for a long time, and it's time for me to go find her. You have your happiness, and I have mine."

Yu You and Jiang Xunzhou were kicked out of the ward, and Su Qiuling and Jiang Junran went in to talk to the old man.

In the corridor, the clear and transparent windows reflected the azure sky outside. The sunlight slanted down, illuminating the whole world with golden light. The green shades of the trees swayed in the wind, making a rustling sound.

The two stood side by side, gazing at the shadows of the trees outside the window, their heavy mood still difficult to ease.

After a moment, Yu You turned to look at Jiang Xunzhou, held his hand, and said solemnly: "Husband, the old man wishes us happiness forever."

Jiang Xunzhou understood what he meant, tightened his grip on her hand, and whispered a promise: "We will."