These children are her source of confidence and pride.
The brothers looked at Jiang Yu and nodded in agreement.
She had waited too long for this day.
So long that her hair had turned white and her best years had passed.
But thankfully, she waited for this day.
However, for now, she still needs to complete her final act.
"Mom, you should rest well. Leave Dad's funeral arrangements to us. We will handle it well."
Shi Hehuai looked up at Jiang Yu.
Jiang Yu looked at Shi Hehuai, gently reached out and touched his face, feeling gratified and proud.
When Shi Jiahu passed away, he was at home. Unexpectedly, he, who was usually not good at handling things, actually took on this responsibility.
Jiang Yu felt gratified; her youngest son had finally grown up and would become more and more responsible in the future.
Jiang Yu looked at her other sons and said gently, "With you all here, Mom is at ease."
"By the way, your uncle is recovering quite well. After your father's funeral, come with me to see him. He lives all alone, and Mom is closest to him. Once he's discharged from the hospital, we'll bring him to the manor to enjoy his old age."
Jiang Yu remembered the man in the hospital and gave him special instructions, also asking the children to prepare to bring him home.
Even if they can never openly acknowledge each other in their lifetime, she hopes that he can be respected and cared for by his children.
After they all pass away, their children will take care of them in their old age and see them off in their final days.
“Okay, my uncle never married and had no children. He helped the family with chores when he was young, and he was also my mother’s last remaining relative. It is only right that we take care of him.”
Shi and Huai nodded seriously. They were all familiar with their cousin Jiang Heng; in fact, they could say that their cousin had watched them grow up.
Shi Heming and the others nodded in agreement, having no objections to the arrangement.
Besides, the family isn't short of money, and they don't need to do anything to take care of their uncle in his old age; there are servants to look after him.
Publicizing this will earn you a good reputation.
"Mom, tidy up your things. You guys go ahead and get busy."
Jiang Yu waved her hand, signaling her sons to leave.
Watching her sons leave, Jiang Yu seemed to remember something and said, "Oh, right, if your eldest sister comes back, don't argue with her. Treat her like a stranger and tell her not to come see me. Just kowtow to your father properly and see him off in his final moments."
"OK."
Shi Heming nodded.
My eldest sister and my mother have had a bad relationship for many years, and it's been impossible to resolve.
Mom always says that she and her eldest sister have no kinship, that their relationship is shallow, and that they would only feel disgusted by each other. She doesn't ask her to be filial, she just wants her to stay out of her sight.
My older sister was a female soldier when she was young, and she is still in the military now, so she rarely comes back.
Since Mom doesn't want to see her, then let's not see her.
The brothers went downstairs.
Shi and Huai naturally took on everything, directing their older brothers to do things.
The brothers were dissatisfied, but they still endured it.
If the brothers were to quarrel at this time, it would inevitably become the subject of gossip.
In the evening, the guests who had come to attend the birthday banquet all came to participate in the memorial service.
The funeral of Shi Jiahu requires attendance for three days.
These people show up today, but they won't be coming in person starting tomorrow.
When Shi Jiahu was buried, he made another trip in person.
The five Shi brothers stood at the entrance of the manor, greeting each person who entered.
"Uncle Li, thank you for coming to see my dad off..."
"Uncle Zhao, Uncle Zhang, thank you..."
As guests entered one by one, the manor became lively.
Just then, another car pulled up outside.
An elderly man stepped out of the car, his face grim and his hands behind his back.
The five brothers all frowned.
"Uncle Wang, are you here to see my father off or to cause trouble? If you're here to cause trouble, then I'm sorry, we don't welcome you. If you're here to say goodbye, then we welcome you."
Shi Hehuai looked at Wang Feihong and said bluntly.
It was common knowledge throughout the province that Wang Feihong and his family were at odds.
There was nothing wrong with what he did. After all, his father had passed away. If his former enemies wanted to cause trouble, it was already very polite of him to simply drive them away without resorting to violence.
Wang Feihong's expression was indifferent, revealing no emotion. His voice was hoarse: "If it were his birthday, I would naturally be there to make him unhappy. But now that he is dead, death is the greatest event. Even if there were any grievances or injustices, I have put them aside and come to see him off."
After Wang Feihong finished speaking, the five brothers gestured for him to enter.
Wang Feihong looked at his brothers and asked again, "Has your eldest sister returned yet?"
"My eldest sister hasn't arrived yet, but she's already on her way."
Shi and Huai answered first.
It's one thing that Wang Feihong and his father don't get along, but his father is also a capable and important figure. What if he takes a liking to Wang Feihong because of his abilities? Wouldn't it be wonderful if the Wang family and the Shi family could cooperate in the future?
And he's the one who made all of this possible; just thinking about it makes me happy.
After listening, Wang Feihong went inside without looking back, not even glancing at Shi Hehuai.
As soon as Wang Feihong left, Shi Heming nudged Shi Heping, and the third and fourth brothers also looked at them.
Shi Heming said to Shi Hehuai, "Xiao Wu, most of the guests have arrived. You can take care of the rest. Your second, third, and fourth brothers will go in and greet the guests first."
"Yes, there's only Mom inside. It wasn't a problem when there were fewer people, but now that there are more people, it definitely won't work. Let's go in first."
Shi Heping echoed.
The third and fourth brothers also nodded.
Before Shi and Huai could speak, they turned around and went inside together.
Shi Hehuai frowned, clenching his fists in anger.
But he quickly sneered and muttered, "So what if you go in? You think you can steal my thunder? If you're not going to wait with me outside, don't blame me for making things difficult for you."
Although those who came later weren't big shots, who knows, they might become rich later.
They look down on people for not waiting outside.
He personally handled everything inside and out, and was meticulous in his duties and etiquette. Everyone respected Shi Hehuai.
Shi and Huai waited outside until the last person on the guest list arrived before going in, chatting and laughing with them.
When Shi and Yue arrived, only the butler and bodyguards were at the main gate.
Shi Heyue glanced at the Shi family manor, her expression indifferent and revealing no emotion.
"The young lady is back."
The butler came out to greet them.
Shi Heyue smoothed her short, ear-length hair and asked, "When did my father pass away? Has the doctor examined him?"
She was distant and cold towards her parents. From a young age, she knew that her family was well-off, so she had no shortage of food, drink, or other necessities, but she couldn't feel her parents' love for her.
She was used to it; when her parents passed away, she would just ask about it as usual, and she knew there wouldn't be anything unusual.
Because none of her younger brothers could possibly harm their father, and apart from her poor relationship with her parents, they were all very close to them.
"The master passed away around noon. Dr. Ma examined him personally. Miss, please accept our condolences." The butler was referring to information that was already common knowledge in the manor.
"But the people who were performing the ritual for the master came at just the right time; many people who had stolen things went to the master to repent." The butler lowered his voice; this was not something everyone knew.
I need to take a day off tomorrow, October 28th. Mwah!
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