Chapter 2386: Former Rivals, Today's Brothers
Xiao Jun said that he would not tell his mother about his life story because he did not want to make her sad anymore.
The mother already hates the father enough. If she is told that even the conception of this child was arranged in this way, she will only feel more uncomfortable.
He also didn't want to change his last name or return to the Gu family.
After all, his biological father had passed away long ago. If he, the lost bloodline, suddenly returned to the family, the outside world would inevitably speculate about the relationship between his biological father Gu Ziheng and his mother Shen Qingxi, which would have a certain impact on the reputation of the Gu family and his mother, which was something Xiao Jun did not want to see.
Xiao Jun hoped that only he and Gu Changhai would know about this matter.
After expressing his opinion, Xiao Jun also asked Gu Changhai for his opinion, and said that if Gu Changhai had other plans, he could tell him and he was willing to cooperate.
After listening to Xiao Jun's words, Gu Changhai felt a little regretful from a selfish point of view.
Of course, he hoped that his brother's children could return to their ancestral home, but since Xiao Jun had already decided to keep it secret, he didn't force it.
And after this conversation with Xiao Jun, he found that he liked this child more and more.
It could also be because he knew that this child was his brother's bloodline, and when he saw this child, he couldn't help but think of his eldest brother...
He pondered for a moment. "Ajun, I actually have some selfish motives. I hope you can return to your roots. But since you have your own considerations, I will respect your wishes. However, there is still one thing I want to ask of you."
Xiao Jun nodded, "You're welcome, as long as I can do it."
"My eldest brother, your biological father, passed away. After he died, my mother fell seriously ill and passed away within a year. In the twenty-plus years since then, my father, your grandfather, hasn't spoken about it, but he's still carrying the weight of his grief. In the past two years, the old man's health hasn't been great either. Every time I play chess with him, he brings up your biological father. It seems the older he gets, the more troubled he becomes..."
Gu Changhai sighed, paused for two seconds, and continued to say to Xiao Jun, "So I think if you are willing to go back with me to see the old man and let him know that my eldest brother's bloodline is still in this world, maybe it will make the old man feel better. Of course, this doesn't mean that you can go back to recognize your ancestors. The old man is a reasonable person and will respect your wishes in the end."
Xiao Jun thought about it and said that he could go back to visit his grandfather, but he also had a concern.
If grandpa still wants him to come home more often in the future, or if he wants to visit grandpa again, how should he explain it to other family members?
He is not a sociable person, and his family might not understand why he suddenly became so close to the old man of the Gu family.
Gu Changhai felt that Xiao Jun's consideration made sense, and after thinking about it for a while, he came up with a solution.
"That's easy. You and Han Ye become sworn brothers. His grandfather is your grandfather, and we'll be a family from now on."
Xiao Jun was a little surprised at first, and then he showed an embarrassed expression.
Gu Changhai knew that Xiao Jun and Aye had some grudges, so he asked, "Are you unwilling to become sworn brothers with Aye?"
Xiao Jun shook his head. "I don't care, but I pursued Xiao Jiu before, I'm afraid he won't want to be my brother."
Hearing Xiao Jun agree, Gu Changhai felt relieved and said, "It's okay, he will agree. I can make the decision for him."
He knows his son too well.
Han Ye was definitely unwilling to become sworn brothers with Xiao Jun, but he would agree in the end because he didn't want people to say that he was narrow-minded.
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Before getting off the boat that day, Gu Changhai held a simple sworn brotherhood ceremony for the two children.
Those present included Ling Feng, Mu Ying, Han Lu and others. Jiuyao and Xiao Jun's wives were not there. They were both pregnant and, in accordance with local taboos, did not attend the funeral.
In short, everyone on the ship was present to bear witness to them.
Just as Gu Changhai expected, when he proposed the sworn brotherhood, Han Ye's face turned ugly. He didn't give him any face at all and immediately asked, "Why do you want to become sworn brothers?"
Gu Changhai then said, "You two look like brothers, and I really admire Ah Jun."
"Wouldn't it be better if he kowtowed to you three times and directly acknowledged you as his godfather?" Han Ye's words were sour, and it was obvious that he was very unhappy about the fact that he admired Xiao Jun.
But Gu Changhai had already promised Xiao Jun not to reveal his background, which would only make Han Ye continue to suffer.
Gu Changhai replied: "Not good."
"What's the difference?"
"I don't want to be a godfather or adoptive father, I just hope that we can be like a family, so you can become sworn brothers, and Jun can still call me uncle."
Han Ye said, "But according to the rules, since we are sworn brothers, he has to call you..."
"Rules are made by people. We should prioritize meaning over form. Why are you so talkative today?"
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Han Ye was choked by his words and turned to look at Xiao Jun: "Are you willing?"
Xiao Jun was much gentler than him and said calmly, "I'll listen to my uncle."
Han Ye chuckled softly: "You are very obedient."
Xiao Jun smiled at him and said nothing.
Han Ye added: "I am two years older than you, so I will be your elder brother from now on."
"Of course. Please take care of me in the future, brother." Xiao Jun replied.
Han Ye narrowed his eyes, looked at Xiao Jun for a few seconds, and nodded: "Okay, no problem."
Gu Changhai listened to the conversation between the two. It didn't seem like they were going to become sworn brothers, but rather like they were issuing a challenge. It seemed like this unpleasantness would have to be resolved with time...
At this time, Ling Feng and A Ying who were present already had smiles on their faces, or rather, they were trying to hold back their smiles.
This scene was indeed absurd, but Gu Changhai really liked seeing it.
His brother's son and his son cannot call each other brothers publicly, but after they become sworn brothers, they are like real brothers. As for the current awkwardness, he believes it is temporary.
Thinking of this, Gu Changhai felt very relieved.
As for his son's feelings, he didn't want to consider it. He was an adult and should have the ability to digest his emotions on his own.
Afterwards, Gu Changhai handed Xiao Jun and Han Ye a handful of incense respectively, three sticks in each. Since they were going for a sea burial, there was an incense table on the boat, which came in handy.
He personally lit incense for the two children and said, "According to the rules, you should hold the Golden Orchid Book, burn three sticks of incense, and drink wine dripping with blood, which is the so-called blood oath. But those are old customs. Let's keep it simple. You two just burn one stick of incense and kowtow three times towards the east."
Han Ye said "hmm", and Xiao Jun nodded.
Mu Ying took out her phone and said, "I'll record it for you and send it back to Xiaojiu."
Han Ye and A Jun looked at A Ying helplessly. This girl was just enjoying the fun, but it was a pity that these two men couldn't do anything about her.
Afterwards, Han Ye and Xiao Jun followed the rules temporarily set by Gu Changhai and performed the sworn brotherhood ceremony, and also swore an oath: to share life and death, happiness and hardship together...
Just like that, two people who disliked each other became brothers.
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The day after the funeral, Xiao Chongyang's lawyer invited Hanlu, Xiao Jun, and Lingfeng to the Xiao residence and also invited Gu Changhai to be present as a witness. He read out Xiao Chongyang's will, which had already been prepared...
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