The atmosphere at the Shen family home was a bit awkward.
"Dad, I know you favor my younger sister, but you should also think about your grandson and granddaughter!"
At least your eldest grandson has a place to live, but your second grandson doesn't even have a girlfriend. Isn't it because our house isn't spacious enough? Don't girls who marry into our family have their own houses?
And my second brother's three children are almost grown up. My sister-in-law's family is well-off; why can't they help out their own family?
Looking at his two daughters-in-law, Old Master Shen thought they were truly beneath him.
"You all know that it belongs to Jiaqi. Doesn't she have any children?"
All you want is for Jiaqi to subsidize you, why don't you think about maintaining a proper relationship?
You think Gu Ze is no good just because he was transferred out of Beijing? How foolish.
He should work in a local position for a few years, achieve some political success, and then return to the leadership team. That would be a true entry into the leadership.
In the future, if there is any emergency, as Jiaqi's husband and the son-in-law of the Shen family, he should be able to promote the children without violating any principles.
You lot are all short-sighted and narrow-minded.
This was the first time the old man had ever criticized his daughter-in-law so harshly; it was truly unprecedented.
The old man turned around and went back to his room in anger. He still needed to talk to his two sons about this.
In the living room, the three women from the Shen family—mother-in-law and daughter-in-law—looked at each other, not having thought that far ahead.
Although the sister-in-law and her husband seemed all smiles, for some reason, they were a little intimidated by him and dared not speak easily.
This time, they were about to be transferred, so they thought of taking advantage of his absence to have their sister-in-law help out their nephews. Unexpectedly, they were scolded by the old man.
"After what you've done, my Qiqi has no family to rely on!"
Grandma Shen went into her room in a low mood; her daughter was having second thoughts about her family.
When Sister-in-law Gu returned home, Gu Ze was already back, and even Xuan Yu had returned.
"Xuanyu, why are you back?"
"The professor had something come up this afternoon and won't be teaching. Come back and see how things are going?"
Gu Xuanyu felt quite uncertain about his parents' upcoming transfer to such a distant place in the south.
"It's almost all packed up. Your second aunt helped with it. If you and Xuanyi have anything to say, just talk to your second uncle and aunt and listen to them."
"Visit your grandparents when you have time. If your aunt and uncle say anything to you, don't pay them any mind."
Sister-in-law Gu was a little sad. She often sent food and drinks to her parents' home. Not to mention, she had taken a lot of the seafood that Bao Ni had sent before.
"What's wrong?"
Gu Ze noticed something was wrong with his wife. Had something happened at her parents' home?
“My sister-in-law wanted my nephew’s family to stay in our courtyard house, but I refused. They felt that I wasn’t helping my own family.”
"Once a daughter is married, her parents' home truly becomes her parents' home, not her own home anymore."
Sister-in-law Gu was the only daughter in the family and was quite spoiled from a young age, so she was close to her maternal family.
Unexpectedly, in my forties, I found that when I went back to my parents' home, it no longer felt like my own home.
"I'll be getting married in a few years, so I'm not going to worry about those things anymore."
This isn't ancient times, where a woman without her own family has no support. What are you afraid of? You have me, and you have three sons.
Gu Ze knew that his two brothers' wives were narrow-minded and petty.
If it weren't for the fact that his parents-in-law were relatively open-minded, genuinely cared for their daughter, and had helped take care of the family's children, he really wouldn't have spoiled them.
"Mom, you have us, so it's your duty to be filial to your parents. There's no reason why you should also be filial to your brothers. They have their own lives, don't they?"
Gu Xuanyu understood this clearly: do what you should do, and ignore what you shouldn't do.
He felt extremely relieved when his second aunt confronted that family.
"I know, I'm just feeling down right now. Okay, everyone go to sleep, it's getting late."
Time flies, and in the blink of an eye, it was time for Brother Gu's family to set off.
Gu Ye took leave; he was going to see his older brother off.
Everyone else had already said goodbye, so this time we didn't ask them to come see us off. Xuan Yu and Xuan Yi didn't come either.
"Alright, let's get in the car. You're in Beijing by yourself, so think things through carefully. I believe in you, and I'll do a good job. Wait for me to come back."
Brother Gu hugged Gu Ye and boarded the train. His younger brother had grown up.
Gu Dasao's family also came, quite a few of them. Compared to them, it felt a bit small that only Gu Ye from the Gu family came.
However, Sister-in-law Gu knew that Gu Ye was the one who supported her husband.
The ship's whistle blew long, another farewell!
Gu Ye was in a bad mood and didn't want to exchange pleasantries with his sister-in-law's family, so he left with a stern face.
Gu Ye had just entered the office when the phone rang.
Hello, who is this?
“Gu Ye, I am your third uncle. You and your brother need to come to the military hospital. Your grandfather is seriously ill.”
Gu Ye hung up the phone and drove to the military hospital. When he found the ward, there were already quite a few people inside.
"Why are you alone? Where's your older brother?"
Gu Xiangdong didn't see Gu Ze, and his tone was a bit harsh.
“My older brother just left by car, and I just came back after seeing them off.”
No one in the Gu family expected Gu Ze to leave today. They didn't know the exact time beforehand, as he hadn't mentioned it.
"What's going on?"
"The doctor said it will happen in a day or two, and told me to be mentally prepared."
Uncle Gu explained the situation to Gu Ye, and they both hoped that the old man could live a few more years.
"Gu Ye, Grandpa is calling you."
Inside the house, Gu Feng called out.
Gu Ye squeezed into the ward. His grandmother was sitting on a chair by the bed, holding the old man's hand, her eyes filled with tears.
Most of the other members of the Gu family are here; I wonder what they're all thinking.
"Grandpa, my eldest brother just left by car, and we can't get in touch with him for a while."
Gu Ye first explained the situation to the old man. His brother hadn't expected the old man to react so quickly.
"It's alright, I've confessed everything I needed to, nothing else matters."
Gu Ye, your older brother is not here, you must protect Grandpa in the last place.
After I die, the funeral must be simple. There should be no farewell ceremony. You can send me off on my final journey yourselves.
Anyone who goes against my will, let them leave. I do not acknowledge such a descendant.
The old man's words made everyone in the room change their expressions; what was he going to do?
"I understand, Grandpa. I can definitely do that, don't worry."
Gu Ye solemnly promised that he would be more than happy to kick out a few unfilial descendants.
Grandpa Gu spoke so much without even panting; perhaps this was a final burst of energy before his death.
The older people in the house all realized this; the old man didn't have much time left.
Gu Ye went out to make a phone call, explaining the situation and the old man's last wishes, and reported it all to his superiors.
The military leaders knew the old man and were deeply impressed when they heard about his last wish.
Bonnie received the news and took leave from work, also taking leave for her three children and bringing them home.
Gu Xuanyu received the notification and also asked for leave to meet up with his second aunt.
When the group arrived at the hospital, the old man had already closed his eyes and passed away.
Continue read on readnovelmtl.com
