Chapter 91 Sweet Dreams...

As dawn broke, Zhong Wan had just fallen asleep when she faintly heard noises coming from outside the window.

The thought that today was Gu Nian'an's funeral startled her awake. She sat up abruptly, instantly waking up.

The person in his arms suddenly sat up, startling Lin Yan'an.

He quickly opened his eyes and breathed a sigh of relief when he saw that Zhong Wan had simply sat up.

He yawned while lying in bed and asked in a muffled voice, "Why aren't you sleeping?"

Zhong Wan rubbed her eyes, turned to the side and picked up her phone: "It's almost five o'clock, they should be here soon, right?"

Lin Yan'an was taken aback upon hearing this, and after hearing her words, he also remembered what happened last night.

He paused for a moment, then sighed softly, "Get up, it should be soon."

"Okay, get up."

The two quickly got up and started tidying up.

The clattering and banging noises woke up Zhong Suisui, who was sleeping soundly.

The kitten lazily rolled over on the bed and contentedly began playing with its little blanket.

Hmm, that was made by its grandma herself.

Thinking of this, it unconsciously loosened its grip on the corner of the blanket.

Zhong Suisui yawned, got up, and obediently tugged at the corner of the blanket, folding it a couple of times.

Then, sitting in front of the blanket, it raised a paw and gently patted the blanket before jumping off the bed.

It had only taken two steps with its elegant cat-like gait towards the door when it heard the sound of a car outside.

Zhong Suisui's ears twitched slightly, and she stopped to listen.

The next second, it instantly appeared on the windowsill and barked.

[Meow~ Mom and Dad, hurry up!]

[Sui Sui heard Niu Niu's voice!]

"Okay, almost done!"

Zhong Wan called out as she wiped her face.

Then, walking to the door, she turned to Lin Yan'an and hurriedly urged, "Lin Yan'an, are you ready?"

"Okay, I'll go downstairs and open the door."

"Uh-huh."

Zhong Wan was relieved and continued tidying up.

Lin Yan'an turned and went downstairs. When he saw A Gui wiping the table with a rag, he paused and quickly said, "A Gui, go back to your room and rest first."

【OK. 】

Obediently, Ah Gui took a rag in one hand and picked up its large broom with the other, then turned and went back to its room.

Lin Yan'an walked to the door and opened it.

Seeing the cars parked outside, I walked over.

Good morning, Uncle!

Niu Niu spotted him and quickly jumped out of the car.

"Niu Niu, slow down."

Seeing this, Lü Guodong quickly reminded him, "Be careful."

"Okay."

Niu Niu ran up to Lin Yan'an with her short legs, and just as she was about to bump into his leg, she quickly leaned back, almost falling to the ground.

Lin Yan'an quickly bent down and reached out to catch her, only letting go after she had regained her balance, and breathed a sigh of relief.

"Thank you, Uncle."

Niu Niu smiled shyly at him, then asked expectantly, "Uncle, can I see my brother again today?"

Lin Yan'an was taken aback upon hearing this. Looking into her expectant eyes, a hint of bitterness flashed in his own eyes.

Then he smiled, patted her head, and said gently, "It depends on luck."

Niu Niu was very puzzled: "Huh?"

"Um,"

Lin Yan'an smiled and nodded, continuing, "It's too early now, my brother might not be awake yet."

"Besides, it's daytime now, and it's easier for your brother to fall asleep since he's a ghost."

After hearing what he said, Niu Niu looked down at her children's watch, glanced at the numbers on it, and sighed with some regret: "Okay, then let your brother sleep."

Lu Guodong listened quietly to their conversation, and smiled at Lin Yan'an when their eyes met.

Xu Siying raised her hand and touched Niu Niu's head without saying a word.

After what happened last night, she tossed and turned all night without closing her eyes.

She looked tired, but she felt incredibly energetic.

Still somewhat dazed, he glanced at the shop with a heavy heart.

Lin Yan'an keenly noticed her gaze, lowered his eyes and stood aside, inviting her, "Come inside and wait a while."

Just as Lü Guodong was about to nod in agreement, he heard the sound of a car stopping not far away.

Several people subconsciously turned their heads to look.

After watching the group of people get out of the car, Lü Guodong said softly, "They're here. Let's go in next time."

"Um."

Lin Yan'an nodded.

At this moment, Zhong Wan also came out, looked at the few people standing at the door, and then at the few people who had just gotten out of the car.

I was somewhat puzzled when I saw that elderly figure.

She walked over to Lin Yan'an and stood beside him, reaching out to take his hand.

Lin Yan'an lowered his eyes and glanced at her, then gently brushed away the stray hairs from her cheek.

The two watched silently as they walked past one by one.

Silently following behind Lü Guodong's family,

Many burial mounds stand quietly on the hill behind the shop. Zhong Wan had come here several times before, hoping to make money by summoning ghosts.

But my current mood is completely different from before.

She never imagined that Gu Nian'an's relatives were resting here, nor did she expect that this would be his final resting place.

His funeral was somber and silent.

"Just leave it here,"

Gu Meihua stopped and looked at the grave mound in front of her with a hoarse voice, saying, "Next to his father."

Her eyes were red and swollen, and she personally chose a seat for Gu Nian'an.

The conflicts from last night seemed to have vanished.

Luo Yongnian and Gu Nian'an's stepfather, along with his brothers, all grabbed shovels and got to work.

Gu Nian'an didn't have many belongings; she only had an urn containing ashes and a pieced-together toy.

It proves that he once existed in this world, and it is also his last thought.

Gu Meihua knelt down on one knee and gently placed the item inside.

Her eyes were red and swollen, and her hands trembled as she reluctantly touched his urn.

She had so much to say, but in the end, only a heavy sigh remained.

"An'an..."

Qian Huifang stood a little distance away, silently shedding tears.

As a mother, she failed; she abandoned her son and was absent from most of his life.

Even this final farewell seemed so pale and powerless.

She didn't even dare to compete with his aunt for the chance to hold his ashes...

Watching the urn gradually being buried by the soil, watching the small mound of earth slowly rise up before my eyes...

She could no longer hold back and began to sob softly.

A belated, heart-wrenching regret and remorse quietly crept into her heart...

When the last handful of soil was added, a brand new mound of earth was formed.

The sky was overcast, and a slight breeze brought a touch of coolness.

Gu Nianqiu handed the white chrysanthemum in her hand to Gu Meihua.

Gu Meihua reached out and took it, thanking her softly.

Then he stepped forward, bent down, and gently placed himself on the damp soil in front of him.

"An'an..."

Gu Meihua's voice choked with emotion as she said, "Go to sleep... next to your father, you won't be cold anymore, you won't be afraid anymore..."

"Auntie...I'm so sorry,"

Sweet dreams...

As soon as she finished speaking, a light rain began to fall.

A fine, dense drizzle fell on her face, silently sliding down her cheeks and seeping into the newly turned grave mound before her.

A gentle breeze was blowing, and the white chrysanthemum petals swayed gently.

It seemed to be responding to her words in silence.