"Brother Han, have you been having a lot of random thoughts lately? How about going back to Sunshin's hometown and living there for a while?"
Han Ao Yu shook his head.
He unscrewed the thermos and took a sip of black tea.
Putting down the cup, Han Aoyu told Chen Shu: "I've been dreaming about your sister-in-law Duanfang recently. She was sitting quietly in front of the fireplace in her hometown, knitting a sweater while talking to me."
"She always asks about me and Zhanzhan. I tell her that Zhanzhan is doing well, is married, and has a pair of lovely, lively, and smart daughters. Your sister-in-law Duanfang smiles with relief, and then says that she has knitted seven or eight sweaters for me, waiting for me to wear them when the weather gets cold."
Frequent dreams about deceased loved ones are not a good sign.
Han Aoyu rubbed his stomach and said, "I've been sleeping more and more lightly lately. I dream about Duan Fang every time I fall asleep. I really don't have much time left."
As early as two years ago, doctors discovered that his organ functions were beginning to decline and he was gradually aging.
He is too old. Although he is in good health, it is time for him to die.
After hearing what Han Ao Yu said, Chen Shuo fell silent.
Chen Shuo was already in his early seventies, and all the older friends he had made friends with in his youth had passed away one after another. Some who were even a few years younger than him had passed away.
At this age, he has become indifferent to life and death, let alone Han Aoyu who is used to seeing life and death.
"There are some things in my heart that I've never had the chance to tell you. Come over here today and I'll tell you a few words from the bottom of my heart."
Han Aoyu held Chen Shu's hand.
Grip it very hard.
Chen Shu was surprised and flattered. He said quickly, "Brother Han, I'm listening to you all you say."
Han Aoyu nodded heavily and sighed, "Old Chen, if I really leave, please help me keep an eye on Han Zhan. When I'm gone, Han Zhan will be a real adult. If he encounters setbacks and hardships in the future, he won't have anyone to talk to. Please help me keep an eye on him."
In the end, what Han Ao Yu couldn't let go of the most was his grandson.
Chen Shuo looked dazed.
"Brother Han, you...Hey!"
Chen Shuo gathered all the chess pieces on the chessboard with one hand and placed them neatly in the chess box. He said evasively, "Don't play chess anymore. Your mind isn't on the chessboard anymore."
Han Aoyu knew Chen Shuo was reluctant to leave him. He shook his head and laughed, saying, "Old Chen, everyone has this day. I'm glad I can still say goodbye to you calmly."
Letting go of Chen Shuo's hand, Han Aoyu looked out the window at the horse farm and thought of the brothers who had passed away at such a young age. He couldn't help but sigh, "I've made countless good friends in my life, but when I was young, many of them disappeared without a single greeting."
"Some died on the battlefield, some died unjustly at home. Since the founding of New China, we have gone through so many ups and downs. You and I are still alive today. We are blessed."
"I'm very satisfied, really. I have no regrets in my life, except for one thing, which will always leave a knot in my heart."
Chen Shuo pursed his lips, his old eyes filled with pity. He looked at Han Aoyu, who covered his forehead with his hands, and his voice suddenly choked with sobs, "My Mulan..."
Han Aoyu suddenly sobbed, and he cried softly, telling Chen Shu: "I'm sorry Mulan. As a father, I protected the people of the world and the country, but I couldn't protect my child..."
"My Mulan, she had a miserable life. She passed away early and didn't even have the chance to see Zhanzhan get married or see her granddaughter."
"Old Chen, you said I'm leaving. How can I have the face to face my Mulan?"
Chen Shuo said that the last time he saw Han Aoyu cry was at Han Mulan's funeral. That day, the iron-blooded old man knelt down in tears, hugged his daughter's tombstone and called Mulan again and again.
Twenty-eight years later, the old man couldn't stop crying when he mentioned his daughter again.
In this world, after you die, only your closest relatives will remember you forever.
Chen Shuo's eyes also turned red.
At this time, any words of comfort were pale and powerless. Chen Shuo simply shut his mouth and sat quietly, accompanying his old brother Han.
Han Zhan, standing outside the door, felt heartbroken listening to his grandfather crying.
He originally came to remind the elderly to go to bed early.
In the end, Han Zhan still didn't push the door open.
Han Zhan turned around and went upstairs with light steps.
Song Ci was so happy after moving to a new house that she couldn't sleep at night and kept rolling around in bed. Han Zhan suddenly pushed the door open and walked in. Without saying a word to Song Ci, he went straight to the balcony outside in silence.
He bent over the railing, staring at the Ferris wheel with night lights on in the back mountain, feeling sad.
Song Ci noticed that Han Zhan was sad, so she sat up and put on a thick pajamas. Then she went to the balcony, stood beside Han Zhan, and touched the handle of his hand.
It's especially cold.
Song Ci quickly hugged Han Zhan from behind, "Brother Han, tell me, what are you sad about?" She was not a worm in Han Zhan's stomach, so she could not guess what Han Zhan was thinking.
Han Zhan was silent for a long time before he said, "I just went downstairs and heard my grandfather crying. He mentioned my mother to Grandpa Chen."
No wonder.
“When old people get together and talk about the past, they can’t help but feel sad.”
Han Zhan shook his head and said, "Cibao, our family may have to hold a funeral soon."
Song Ci was surprised.
She let go of Han Zhan, walked to his side, and tilted her head to look at Han Zhan's expression.
Han Zhan pursed his lips tightly, his jawline hard, his eyes filled with deep reluctance and tears. Song Ci guessed something and whispered, "Are you talking about Grandpa..."
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