"dad……"
"Grandpa, Grandpa..."
When Bonnie brought the child in, a deafening cry came from inside the house; the child had passed away.
"Xuanyu, take your younger brother and sister inside and let your second aunt go in and see them."
Bonnie was unaware of the situation in the ward, so she asked Gu Xuanyu to take the younger children with her to check on things first.
In the ward, Gu Ye was arranging things, while Grandma Gu stayed by the old man's body, refusing to let go.
"Bonnie, I need to arrange some things. You take care of the children."
When Gu Ye saw Bao Ni come in, he first explained that the old man's body needed to be moved and couldn't stay in the ward indefinitely.
Uncle Gu still wanted to try, "Gu Ye, if we really do as your grandfather says, the funeral should be simple, isn't that too stingy?"
"Third Uncle, Grandpa told you repeatedly, you heard him. Shouldn't you be concerned about Grandma now? She's heartbroken and sad, why don't you go see her instead of telling me these useless things?"
Gu Ye's words were clearly sarcastic. Uncle Gu wanted to get angry but didn't dare, and looked at Gu Ye with resentment.
Gu Ye contacted relevant department workers. Although his grandfather could not be buried in Babaoshan Cemetery, the state was responsible for all his funeral arrangements, and there were certain rules and regulations governing them.
Gu Xiangdong didn't say anything. He stood beside his elderly mother, as he needed to take care of her health.
After the relevant people arrived, the old man's body was moved, and relevant leaders also came to offer their condolences.
"Please accept our condolences. Comrade Gu made many contributions to the country throughout his life. We will definitely hold a proper funeral for him."
Gu Ye told them about the old man's last wishes, and they expressed their respect for the old man and said they would handle the funeral according to his wishes.
The old man's funeral was held in a low-key but not simple manner. Relatives came to say goodbye, and Gu Ye, along with Gu Xuanyu, Gu Wei, Gu Nan, and Gu Feng, handled everything very well.
Grandpa Gu is nearly ninety years old. In his life, he has experienced glory and lows, hopes and disappointments. Overall, he has had a pretty good life.
Grandpa Gu's funeral was conducted quietly without any mishaps. Any attempts by anyone to do something were nipped in the bud.
After burying Grandpa, Gu Ye and the others gathered at the retirement home, where Grandma Gu was still there.
This time, the children didn't attend, nor did the women, except for Gu Xiaogu and Gu Yuan.
One of them is Grandma Gu's daughter, and the other is her most beloved granddaughter.
Gu Xiangdong, his third uncle, Gu Feng, Gu Wei, Gu Nan, and Gu Bei are nowhere to be found; they have not shown up.
“Your fathers and grandfathers have been laid to rest, and I am all alone now. I don’t plan to go to any of your homes; I will just stay in this retirement home.”
I'm over eighty years old and don't have many days left to live, so I don't want to be a burden to you. If you really care, come and see me.
The old lady's energy and spirit were clearly not as good as before, probably because the old man's passing had dealt her a great blow.
"Mom, don't say that. I'm retiring soon, and then I'll come and live with you."
Looking at her elderly mother, whose hair was all white with hardly any black hair, Gu Xiaogu felt a pang of sadness.
"Mom, I'm retired and have nothing to do, so I came to keep you company."
Gu Xiangdong wanted to come and keep his elderly mother company, not only to take care of her but also to find some peace and quiet for himself.
"No need, I have a nanny here, someone to take care of me. I also have old friends I know, I can have some peace and quiet by myself, you can come and visit occasionally."
The old lady refused, saying that if everyone came with their families, it would be a huge mess.
Nothing serious happened, the old lady had made her own decision, and no one else could say anything more.
"Grandma, take care of yourself. If anything happens, call my third uncle and the others."
Gu Ye stood up; he had to go back, he still had a lot of work to do.
He followed the old man's wishes, completed the funeral, and did what he was supposed to do.
As for the old lady, she has sons and daughters, and her most beloved grandson and granddaughter. If something happens, you can't find her to blame, can you?
"Alright, you've fulfilled your grandfather's last wish. He can rest in peace now. You've completed your mission. Go on."
The old lady couldn't feel close to her grandson at all. Now, she occasionally dreams of twelve-year-old Gu Ye, and the scene of him stabbing his eldest son with a knife is too suffocating.
Gu Ye nodded and left.
Gu Wei is also preparing to leave, so I can hitch a ride with him.
"Brother Gu Ye, wait for me a moment, give me a ride."
Gu Wei is a few years younger than Gu Ye, and they have a pretty good relationship.
How many days can you stay this time?
Gu Ye waited for Gu Wei for a while, and the two walked side by side toward the jeep.
"I can stay for another ten days or half a month. I was injured this time, so I'm going home to recuperate."
You must be busy right now; it's not easy to take time off these next few days.
Gu Wei knew about Gu Ye's unit; it was an elite force!
"It's alright, most things are on track, and it's not too busy anymore. Are you planning to stay there for a few years, or are you planning to pursue further studies?"
Gu Ye knew that Gu Wei had performed well in the army, and that he was at a disadvantage because he hadn't gone to military academy.
“I’ll try my best too. I’m over thirty now, and if I don’t pursue further education now, I won’t have the chance later.”
Gu Wei doesn't want to change careers. His current position is neither high nor low. If he wants to advance, he needs to improve his education.
"It's good that you know what's going on. There will be an opportunity after the New Year, and I'll try to help you get a year of study. By then, you'll make up for your lack of education."
This is a rare opportunity, I should study it carefully. I have quite a few military books; I'll go to my house to get them sometime and take a look.
Gu Ye and his brother also knew that one tree cannot make a forest. Given the right opportunity, he would promote Gu Wei, who was one of the better members of the Gu family. As for the others, they would not consider them.
"Thanks, brother. I'll go over tomorrow night."
"Gu Wei, do you and your wife have a bad relationship? I didn't want to say this, but I saw your son that day."
Gu Wei, love between men and women is not a necessity; if you have it, you're lucky; if you lose it, it's fate.
But the child is your responsibility.
You brought him into this world, so you have a responsibility to educate him well. Even if he doesn't become outstanding, he should at least have the ability to make a living.
The seven or eight-year-old child was too quiet, with a hint of timidity in his eyes.
Boys should be responsible and have courage.
Gu Ye, being a father himself, spoke more, saying that children are treasures given by God.
"Brother, I understand, I'll be careful."
Love and such things are fleeting; I no longer pursue them.
Gu Wei's beloved woman got married and had children. He saw her by chance a while ago, and the family was happy and harmonious. It was only he himself who couldn't let go.
Gu Ye didn't say anything more. If it weren't for his heartache for the child, he wouldn't have said these things.
"Brother, you can stop here. You go ahead with your work. I'll come to your house to pick up the book tomorrow night."
Gu Wei got out of the car and watched Gu Ye's car drive away, feeling a mix of emotions.
The person who once resolved never to get married now speaks of children with a gentle expression.
Shouldn't he change too?
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