As soon as Gu Ze finished speaking, the room became quiet, and even the air seemed to quiet down.
Gu Ye's eyes grew even colder after hearing his elder brother's words. He looked around and no one dared to meet his gaze. Even his father, Gu Xiangdong, avoided his eyes.
They lost their mother at a young age and both thought that the brothers were doomed; one was fifteen and the other was twelve.
Gu Ye, in particular, became known throughout the compound for his ruthlessness after fighting his father with a knife.
At that time, they lost their father at the same time as their mother.
Both Uncle San and Aunt Xiao thought that Gu Ze and Gu Ye were finished, that they were just like that, with no future.
No one expected that his mother, despite her serious illness, had arranged everything, including connections and assets, without going through the Gu family or Grandpa Gu; she didn't trust them.
“My older brother is leaving, and I will stay in Beijing. You all need to mind your own business and not do anything illegal or disorderly that would hold my brother back.”
Gu Ye looked around; his words were addressed to everyone.
"I don't have my brother's good temper. I don't care about anyone's feelings. If I find out, I will put the family aside for the greater good."
Upon hearing Gu Ye's words, everyone in the room began to breathe heavily. This guy was a living devil!
Grandpa Gu's chest heaved violently, and he felt like he was about to pass out.
"Gu Ye, look what you've done to your grandfather."
Uncle Gu wanted to pin the blame on Gu Ye, but he was also curious to see if Gu Ye would accept it.
"Third Uncle, you can eat whatever you want, but you can't say whatever you want. If it weren't for you unfilial descendants, and our elderly father, who is of working age, demanding benefits for us, would this have happened today?"
Grandpa Gu struggled for a while, then recovered. He knew that his days were numbered, and there would be no more after that.
"Shut up, all of you. The main reason I called you here today is to settle your affairs after you pass away."
Grandpa Gu knew in his heart that Gu Ze would most likely not agree to his request; he was just clinging to the last glimmer of hope.
"Dad, why are you saying these things? You're in pretty good health."
Gu Xiangdong's first words after entering the room were: he had the least say now, and no one listened to him.
"I know my own body best; it's hard to say whether I'll even make it through the New Year. There are some things I need to explain in advance to avoid any trouble later."
Having survived countless battles, Grandpa Gu was not afraid of death. Compared to his comrades who left early, he was much luckier, having lived so many more years – he was truly fortunate.
The others realized the old man was serious, so they all shut up.
Grandpa Gu slowly stood up; he wanted to tell everyone what needed to be told.
Gu Xiangdong helped the old man up, and Uncle Gu San quickly lent a hand as well.
Grandpa Gu and his group left the study and returned to the living room.
Whether adults or children, they split into several groups, each saying their own thing.
Grandpa Gu sighed. Oh well, he's about to leave this world anyway, so he can't worry about it anymore.
His wife had been with him all his life, and although she did many things as she pleased, she never listened to his advice.
But even if he didn't achieve great things, he still put in a lot of hard work. He couldn't just leave this world without making proper arrangements.
When everyone saw the old man come out, they all gathered around.
Gu Xiangdong and Uncle Gu helped the old man sit down, and Grandma Gu also came over and sat down beside him.
The others found their own seats, wondering what Grandpa Gu had to say.
"Xuanyu, you are the eldest brother. Take your younger brothers and sisters to play in the yard for a while. Great-Grandpa has something to say to you."
Grandpa Gu looked at his tall and handsome great-grandson, a top student from Renmin University, whose future seemed bright.
This is the leader of the Gu family, and next to him is Liu Jiu, Gu Ye's daughter, who is also quite capable.
Grandpa Gu looked around and noticed that among the younger generation, Gu Ze and his brother's children looked different; you could tell the good ones from the bad ones at a glance.
"Understood, Great-Grandpa, I'll take them out."
Gu Xuanyu beckoned the dozen or so children, big and small, to leave. Some who didn't want to leave didn't dare to throw a tantrum or act spoiled, given the situation inside the house.
The fourth generation has all left; what's left are adults.
"I've gathered you all together today to settle my affairs after I die."
Grandpa Gu's voice wasn't loud, but because the room was relatively quiet, everyone could hear him.
"Old man, what nonsense are you talking about?"
Grandma Gu never expected that Grandpa Gu would bring up this matter. She had previously mentioned wanting Gu Ze to help Gu Feng get promoted, but she hadn't intended to say anything like this.
Grandpa Gu gently squeezed Grandma Gu's hand with his withered hand, signaling her to be quiet.
"I……"
"Grandma, listen to what Grandpa has to say."
Gu Feng interrupted his grandmother. He knew what the old lady wanted to say, but it was no use; even his grandfather's words didn't work.
Grandma Gu lowered her head. She was also over eighty years old, not much younger than Grandpa Gu, but she was still in good health.
"I know my own body; I won't last more than a few days. After I die, keep everything simple and don't make a big fuss. You must listen to me on this matter."
The old man looked at Uncle Gu, his third son, who had spent his whole life making a mess of things and never used his intelligence for anything worthwhile.
"I understand, Dad."
“We understand, Dad.”
Uncle Gu and Gu Xiangdong both agreed; they had no choice but to agree.
"After I die, I can't be buried in Babaoshan Cemetery. Just find a burial plot for me. I have no one left in my hometown, and I won't return to my homeland."
The old man got tired after saying a few words, closed his eyes to rest for a while, and thought about other things he needed to tell.
The expressions on the faces of the people in the room varied. Some were genuinely heartbroken, some were indifferent, and some were secretly amused. Bao Ni felt exhausted for Gu Bei's wife when she saw her trying so hard to hold back her laughter.
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