He kowtowed deeply and swore before his grandfather, "Grandpa, I'm sorry. I've been foolish lately, I haven't tried my best, and I've made a mess of things at home. I'm sorry."
As he spoke, he kowtowed again, "Grandpa, I promise you, I will never let you and Dad down."
*
On the day of the funeral, leaden clouds hung low, blocking out the sunlight and shrouding the whole world in a solemn and sorrowful atmosphere.
Shen Zhi Qiu stood in the cemetery, her face pale and her eyes vacant. Her heart was filled with grief and longing, and the pain of losing a loved one again made it almost impossible for her to breathe.
After the ceremony, Shen Zhi Qiu prepared to return to the capital. She was worried about her children; her maternal love made it impossible for her to stay.
Gu Qingyan was still kneeling before his grandfather's tombstone, his back straight. His figure appeared lonely yet resolute in the morning light.
These past few days, Gu Qingyan has been busy handling his grandfather's funeral arrangements and the affairs of the Gu Group. He has taken on the responsibilities of a grandson and the heavy burden of being the head of the company. His every move makes Shen Zhi Qiu feel somewhat dazed, as if overnight, the calm and composed President Gu of the past has returned.
Shen Zhi Qiu walked to Gu Qing Yan's side. Gu Qing Yan looked up, then stood up and dusted off his legs. "Are you getting ready to go back?"
Shen Zhi Qiu nodded. "The children are still waiting for me in the capital. I can't stay here any longer."
Gu Qingyan was silent for a moment, then said, "Yes, thank you for taking care of Mom these past few days. I don't know what I would have done if you weren't here."
Shen Zhi Qiu shook her head. "No need to thank me. It's all for Mom and Grandpa. By the way, there's something else I want to discuss with you."
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