Chu Fang rushed back to Rongcheng in a hurry, but ultimately missed it.
Chu Fang's maternal grandmother has passed away...
Upon arriving at the hospital and entering the ward, I saw Chu's mother lying on the bed. Even though she was unconscious, her face was still filled with pain.
"Doctor, how is my mother?" Chu Fang asked softly.
"She's just unconscious from excessive grief; she'll be fine after a rest," the doctor replied.
He took out a red envelope, which the doctor politely declined, and then left.
Chu Fang leaned against the outside of the ward, hands in his pockets, gazing at the deep night sky, and sighed deeply.
As he gradually entered middle age, the older generation, like a candle that had burned out, passed away.
For a moment, my heart was filled with boundless loneliness.
Just then, Zhong Tingyue sent a message.
[Wang Shu: How is it?]
[Solo player in dating mode: I'm leaving.]
[Wang Shu: I'm taking the kids home tomorrow.]
[Solo player in a dating game: Okay.]
[Wang Shu: Mr. Chu, don't be sad.]
[Solo player in a dating game: It's actually not bad, at least I have some feelings about it.]
The couple exchanged a few words and then ended the call.
Chu's father walked out of the ward, took some bread and bottled water for Chu Fang, who immediately started eating them.
Both father and son remained silent.
"ah!"
Just then, Chu's mother's voice came from the ward. The two of them immediately went in and saw Chu's mother sitting up straight, staring blankly ahead, as if she hadn't come to her senses yet.
Gradually, she regained consciousness, looked around, and her gaze fell on Chu Fang. Her pupils turned red instantly, and crystal-clear tears burst forth.
"Wow~~~"
Chu Fang hugged his mother and comforted her, but her tears flowed like a burst dam.
"I don't have a father."
"Now, even my mother has left me."
"I have no family left in this world."
Chu Fang said, "You still have your father, me, Zhong Tingyue, Chu Jin, and Chu Zhiye. We are all your family."
Chu's mother cried, speechless with sobs: "But I just feel terrible."
"Have you forgotten what Grandma said before she passed away?"
"My mother told me not to be sad about her leaving and to live happily as before, but I can't do it!" Chu's mother recalled the words her mother said when she left.
Chu Fang patted his mother's back: "Then cry."
Crying is a good way to vent and release complex emotions.
Scientific research suggests that women live longer than men because they know how to cry.
Chu Fang did not stop his mother from doing so.
At this moment, Chu's mother really needs to cry to release her emotions.
Holding it in can easily lead to problems.
Upon hearing this, Chu's mother burst into tears, as if a torrent had erupted.
"Waaaaah..."
Chu's mother cried almost all night; her eyes were swollen, her voice was hoarse, and she was completely listless.
... ...
The following day, many members of the Chu family arrived, including Chu Yongquan, Ye Shan, his eldest uncle, his eldest aunt, Chu Yi, Zhou Qiong, Zhong Tingyue, Chu Jin, Chu Zhiye...
"Mom, your grandchildren are here." Chu Fang tried to cheer his mother up with the two children.
Both children are very sensible.
Chu Zhi leaned against her mother, while Chu Jin snuggled into her arms, wiping away her mother's tears with her little hands.
"Grandma, don't be sad. You still have Xiaojin."
With the comfort of her family, Chu's mother calmed down a bit. Then, Chu Fang called the funeral home to begin making funeral arrangements.
The group returned to the town and then held a funeral.
... ...
Dark clouds hung low, and mournful music filled the air. The Chu family members, dressed in black, wore sorrowful expressions, and the mournful music echoed around them.
The guests hosted by Chu Fang distributed cigarettes to their relatives and neighbors.
"Please accept my condolences, Xiao Fang."
"knew."
"Tell us if you need anything."
"Thank you, uncles and elders."
Chu Yi was the busiest person in the entire Chu family. He was responsible for registering guests and answering inquiries from relatives and friends. Everyone was an ordinary person who was very gossipy about the ups and downs in the entertainment industry, especially the little girl, who surrounded Chu Yi.
"Sister Yiyi, are you and Qiao Zhenghong really dating?" a little girl asked.
Upon hearing this, Chu Yibian replied, "No, that's all nonsense from Qiao Zhenghong. I've already issued a statement."
"But he said he likes you."
Chu also had a headache.
Qiao Zhenghong publicly declared that he liked Chu Yi and was willing to do anything for her, even go through fire and water, hoping to give her a chance. This news was featured on the front page of major entertainment media outlets.
Chu also refused.
However, as the matter escalated, for some reason, many entertainment media outlets seemed to side with Qiao Zhenghong, speaking on his behalf and publicly calling for him to be given a chance.
Gradually, the public outcry grew louder and louder.
Rumors are flying around that the two are already together.
"That bastard is using me as a publicity stunt." Chu Yi gritted his teeth.
"Do you need my help?" Chu Fang asked.
"No, I can handle it myself."
Upon hearing this, Chu Fang shrugged and let his younger sister do as she pleased.
Having been in the entertainment industry for so many years, Chu Yi has his own way of doing things.
Chu Fang entered the living room, where a coffin was placed, and Chu's parents were burning paper money.
He escorted Chu's mother upstairs to rest. He hadn't slept a wink since returning home, and if this continued, Chu's mother would definitely get sick.
Chu Fang squatted down and burned paper money with his father.
He spoke softly, "Dad, there's something I'd like to discuss with you."
"What's up?"
"I think you two shouldn't stay in your hometown anymore, you should move to Shanghai."
Chu Fang had been pondering this idea for a long time, but their family was separated by thousands of miles, so it wasn't really the same thing.
Previously, Chu Fang's father had his own pursuits, hoping to educate and nurture people. However, with the passing of Chu Fang's maternal grandmother, Chu Fang suddenly realized that time really flies. In the blink of an eye, her parents have grown old, and everyone is gathered together, starting to count the seconds.
He hopes to take care of his parents and accompany them through the rest of their lives.
Chu Fang said, "If you want to teach and nurture students, that's fine. I'll find you a teaching job in Shanghai, and you can still go to work every day."
Chu's father tore at the paper, lost in thought, and after half a minute of silence, finally sighed: "Alright, your mother and I will go to Shanghai."
"It's settled then."
The funeral lasted for three days and three nights. Because Chu's mother requested that she leave in a grand and glorious manner, it was held in a particularly grand manner.
Before dawn three days later, Chu Fang's family took Chu Fang's maternal grandmother up the mountain and buried her next to Chu Fang's maternal grandfather.
As Chu Jin watched the coffin being lowered inside, she asked Chu Fang, "Dad, I'll never see Great-Grandma again, right?"
"Um."
For some reason, Chu Jin suddenly burst into tears. Her crying had a ripple effect on her mother, who became so emotional that she fainted again.
In an instant, the mood around us became much lower.
... ...
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