Chapter 1157: Life and Death? (Two Chapters)
Soon, the Chu family also received the news.
Seeing that Chu Yan's expression was not right, Old Master Chu also stepped forward with concern.
After learning that it was just a fever, Grandpa Chu breathed a sigh of relief.
"Why did you all come back together?" the old man asked, puzzled.
Usually, Gu Yin would bring Chi Xing and the others back, and that was usually just a side trip for work.
Gu Yin smiled and took the orange, peeling it: "On vacation, I can stay home for quite a few days."
"Oh, that's great! A mini-holiday!!"
Everyone became happy.
Chu Yan was still tired, so he went to rest after finishing his noodles.
When they returned, it was just around lunchtime. Everyone had almost finished eating, so Gu Yin decided to ask Gu Le and Gu Hua.
Gu Hua isn't home today, but Gu Le is.
"Ah Le, when are you planning to get married? Has Xiao Huang brought it up yet?"
Gu Le was taken aback: "Huh? Marriage? We haven't even talked about this yet. What's wrong?"
Gu Yin didn't delay and spoke very frankly.
"Talk to Xiaohuang about this tonight and pick a date to hold the wedding. Your brother-in-law and I will be going on a mission after our leave. This mission will last a long time, maybe a few years, maybe decades, maybe a lifetime. It's hard to say. I want things to be stable at home before we leave."
After Gu Yin finished speaking, everyone in the room who was eating was instantly stunned.
Grandma Gu couldn't even swallow her food!
Tears streamed down my face!
The old lady hurriedly put down her bowl and chopsticks, and took out a tissue to wipe away her tears.
She looked at Gu Yin with a mix of nervousness and sadness: "Wh-cough, what, what do you mean by decades? A lifetime? What, what does this mean? Huh?"
Seeing her grandmother's moist eyes and the expectation in them, Gu Yin cruelly avoided her gaze.
"Grandma, it's exactly what it sounds like."
“Ayin, Grandma is already seventy years old and doesn’t have many years left to live. You’re still young. Can you apply to have someone else do your task? You can apply after Grandma passes away, okay? This is Grandma’s only wish! You’ve done so much for the country, sacrificed so much for the country! Can we be a little selfish? Huh? You’re nothing, you’re just my granddaughter, sob sob sob, I’m your grandma, sob sob sob, I just want you to be filial and stay with me, okay?”
Gu Yin quickly hugged her to comfort her: "Grandma, don't be sad, I'm here."
"What a load of bull! Waaah, I don't want to be an old woman who dies young! I'm just an old woman from the countryside, I'm just a selfish person, waaah, I just want my granddaughter to be alright, what's wrong with that?"
"Grandma, don't cry, don't cry." Gu Yin didn't know how to comfort her for a moment.
Leaving is inevitable, but leaving silently is worse than being honest, so they can be mentally prepared.
“When she first started doing scientific research, we knew that this day would come sooner or later. The fact that she has been able to come back from time to time over the years is like stolen time for us. Okay, stop crying. This is a fact that cannot be changed. But our country is so developed now that even if someone goes to heaven, they can come back alive. It just takes a long time. You don’t need to be so sad and affect the children’s mentality.”
The old man helped the old woman up, poured her a glass of water, and let her calm down.
"Ah, is Ashu coming along too? Ashu used to be a merchant, is it appropriate for him to do missions? Won't he hold you back?"
Knowing his grandson's exact weight, Grandpa Chu hesitated before asking a question.
The Chu family members standing nearby also looked at the two of them with concern.
Chu Yan nodded: "Ayin and I are partners, we'll work together."
At this point, Chu Yan got up and poured tea for his family.
"Grandpa, Grandma, Dad, Mom, I'm sorry. If I don't come back in the future, please don't be sad. Please take good care of yourselves. This is my biggest wish!"
After saying that, he bowed deeply.
"No, it's okay, we'll take good care of ourselves, you don't need to worry." After saying this, Yao Jinse couldn't help but get up and go outside for some fresh air.
"Protect Ayin well." After saying that, Chu Xiong hugged his son, went out to comfort his wife, and also to get some fresh air.
"Well, I'll talk to Xiaohuang about this tonight. We've been engaged for a while now, so we can start preparing for the wedding." Gu Le composed herself and smiled at Gu Yin.
Gu Yin nodded: "Okay, what about Ahua? Does she have any plans to get married? If she does, let's take advantage of this time to get married. If she doesn't intend to, then forget it."
"I can't take it anymore, I don't want to hear it. What you're saying sounds like you're giving your last instructions. I can't stand it, I'm going out for a bit!"
Gu Shu put down her chopsticks, unable to bear the atmosphere any longer, and had no choice but to leave the table early.
Everything that needed to be said has been said, and there's nothing else to add.
After the meal, it seemed that no one dared to look at Gu Yin and Chu Yan.
Everyone got busy, though no one knew what they were busy with, but they just didn't allow themselves any free time.
"aunt?"
Gu Yin and Chu Yan were feeding the fish when their soft voices came from the front.
The little guy has grown so much taller since I last saw him.
She used to be quirky and mischievous, but now she looks calm, composed, and has an outstanding presence.
Gu Yin put down the fish food and waved with a smile.
Xiao Xiao ran happily to her, looking at Gu Yin with bright eyes.
"When did Auntie come back?"
Gu Yin touched her hair: "I just got back this morning. Where did you come from?"
Xiao Xiao looked at Chu Yan and said, "Hello, Uncle!"
Then he continued, "I just got back from my martial arts teacher's place. It's Sunday today, so I can go home and rest for half a day this afternoon! What a coincidence! Hehe!"
"Tell your aunt what you've learned."
Xiao Xiao nodded: "Besides junior high school knowledge, we're currently learning a lot of language and history. We also have music, chess, calligraphy, painting, and martial arts. Music, chess, calligraphy, and painting are just the broad categories; there's a lot to learn in each one. In the second semester, we'll go to a Taoist temple to learn some traditional culture, and then we'll go to the grasslands to learn horseback riding and archery. In high school, we'll go to the military for a period of closed training, and after that, we'll be given a small company to practice and learn on our own, and so on and so forth!!"
Gu Yin was quite surprised: "It's quite comprehensive, it really does have that ancient feel to it, huh? Aren't you tired?"
Xiao Xiao shook her head: "Not tired! It's fun!"
"That's fine, you can go and wash up first."
She was covered in sweat, and Gu Yin was worried that she would catch a cold, so she told her to go and wash up first.
Family members gradually returned home.
Zhou Wansheng must have learned about today's events from his family.
He went to talk to Gu Yin and Chu Yan separately.
The old man had quit smoking a long time ago, and he just casually took a pack of cigarettes from Gu Shu.
He lit one and held it about a meter away from the two of them.
Zhou Wansheng took a drag of his cigarette and looked at Gu Yin: "You guys are going to space?"
Gu Yin nodded: "Yes."
Zhou Wansheng was a little confused: "The country only implemented this plan after ensuring a certain level of safety. It was to ensure a safe departure and a safe return. How come you're making it sound like a one-way trip? Or do you have another mission?"
Zhou Wansheng knew about the plan, and he also knew that Gu Yin and Chu Yan went up there, but apart from flying, there were no other tasks.
"Well, I have other missions. Besides, even if I didn't have other missions, the heavens can't guarantee 100% safety. I don't want to have any regrets. I have a lot of assets like shares. I'll arrange them first so I can go on my mission with peace of mind."
What the hell is the difference between this and giving a will?
No wonder Grandma Gu broke down! She wanted to break down too!
Zhou Wansheng smoothed his face and waved his hand: "Okay, I understand. You can go now. I want some peace and quiet."
Seeing that he was in a bad mood, Gu Yin didn't want to bother him anymore, so she pulled Chu Yan back to the front hall.
In the evening, Gu Le and Xiao Huang returned.
"Sister."
Gu Yin smiled and stepped forward: "You're back? Have you been busy lately?"
Xiaohuang nodded: "I'm a bit busy, but I can find the time. I've already talked to my uncle, and he'll make the arrangements. We don't need to prepare anything; we can just go there when the time comes."
Since the old leader said so, Gu Yin felt relieved.
"That's good. Come to my room tonight, I have something to discuss with you."
Xiao Huang nodded: "Okay, then I'll go tell Grandma and the others."
Gu Hua is back too.
As soon as he got back, he grabbed Gu Yin and asked anxiously, "What happened? How did it turn into a life-or-death situation? What's wrong with you? Were you exposed to radiation? Aren't you supposed to be amazing? You even managed to control and cure AIDS, right? Try harder and get better! If you don't have the strength, go to your teacher! Let him make arrangements! How can you give up until the very last step? Right? You're not that kind of person!!"
As she spoke, she began to cry.
Gu Yin: "...There was no life-or-death separation, and no injuries. I'm just preparing to go on a mission. I don't know when I'll be back. I didn't want to miss this important time for you, so I came up with this idea. Don't cry."
Gu Hua sobbed, "That's about right, isn't it? You're scaring me. I was just asking, will we still be able to see each other when we're old?"
Gu Yin fell silent; she couldn't guarantee it.
Seeing her like this, Gu Hua felt even more upset.
"Nowhere to go?"
Gu Yin shook her head.
Gu Hua pouted, "Then let's take more photos and videos, don't forget me. I'm your best sister. Don't forget me even when you're old. Waaah, we're still so young, how can we not see each other again?"
"Okay, okay, take lots of pictures. Even if we're flying through interstellar space, even if we're traversing wormholes, I'll keep watching you! Is that alright?"
"No way! You have to drive carefully! Come back safely! We're waiting for you!"
"good!"
Composing herself, Gu Hua said, "I spoke with Chen Jishen, and he said it's fine. We'll have my family come over tomorrow to discuss it. We'll hold the ceremony after A-Le gets married."
Gu Yin nodded upon hearing this: "Okay, then come to my room tonight, I have something to talk to you about."
"What's up?"
"Some property matters."
Gu Hua pursed her lips, and tears fell to the ground in a steady stream.
Continue read on readnovelmtl.com