Just as Su Xixi was about to retort, she saw Xiao Yiyi and Gu Chen come out of the house.
Seeing the expressions on their faces, Xiao Ruanruan's heart sank. She quickly shuffled over to them, tilted her head up, and looked anxiously at her second cousin and then at Gu Chen, "Second cousin, Gu Chen, how are Grandpa Qin and Grandma Qin?"
Xiao Yiyi squatted down and reached out to ruffle Xiao Ruanruan's soft hair, "Xiao Ruanruan..."
Before he could finish speaking, Gu Chen squatted down and looked earnestly at Xiao Ruanruan, saying, "Xiao Ruanruan, I'm sorry..."
Little Ruanruan paused for a moment, her big eyes slightly moist. She waved her little hand and said, "It's okay, it's okay. Life and death are predestined. Grandpa Qin and Grandma Qin are getting old. I understand."
"Second cousin, Brother Gu Chen, you don't need to blame yourselves. I'm going in to check on them."
As she spoke, Little Softie wiggled her short legs and ran into the house.
Actually, she didn't have deep feelings for either Grandpa Qin or Grandma Qin. Moreover, she wasn't a saint. When she found out yesterday that Grandma Qin had deliberately abandoned her mother, she was very angry and resentful towards Grandma Qin.
But for some reason, now that she knows that both Grandpa Qin and Grandma Qin don't have much time left, she still feels a tightness in her chest, like a lump of cotton stuck in her throat.
Little Ruanruan ran into Grandpa Qin and Grandma Qin's room.
All five older brothers were inside. Old Madam Qin sat by Old Master Qin's window. Old Master Qin was truly on his last legs; the light in his eyes had vanished.
Su Xiaowu pulled Xiao Ruanruan aside and whispered, "Xiao Ruanruan, isn't it strange? Second cousin and Gu Chen clearly said that although Grandpa Qin is already exhausted and beyond saving, Grandma Qin's health can be improved."
But Grandma Qin just wouldn't get treatment, saying that they had already made arrangements for their funerals with their lawyers..."
"Little Ruanruan, don't you think it's good to be alive? Why didn't Grandma Qin get treatment?" Su Xiaowu asked, her face full of confusion.
Grandma Qin also saw Xiao Ruanruan and waved to her. Xiao Ruanruan was a little uncomfortable and walked heavily towards Grandma Qin with her little feet.
Old Madam Qin held Xiao Ruanruan in her arms, looking at the Su brothers with a pleading look in her eyes, "I know you don't care about any property, but when your mother got married, I couldn't give her a dowry."
So I prepared everything I wanted to give to Xiaoruanruan. Could you please allow me to give those things to Xiaoruanruan?
The Su brothers' eyes fell on Xiao Ruanruan.
Although they will do their best to protect Xiaoruanruan in every way, they generally will not make any decisions for Xiaoruanruan!
Little Ruan Ruan understood what her brothers meant.
She tilted her little face up to look at Grandma Qin, forcing out a bright smile, "Thank you, Grandma Qin!"
The old lady Qin's smile was kind and gentle. "Grandma Qin originally hoped to live to be a hundred years old and see you get married, but now she may not be able to see it..."
Xiao Ruanruan was already feeling down, and hearing those words almost made her burst into tears.
When she came in, she didn't actually intend to persuade Old Madam Qin, but now she couldn't help but say, "Grandma Qin, actually, my second cousin can help you get better."
Ruanruan hopes you can watch her grow up, and watch her get married with the dowry you give her!
Grandma Qin hugged Xiao Ruanruan even tighter, her aged voice choked with emotion, "Xiao Ruanruan, I'm sorry, Grandma Qin has gotten used to being with your Grandpa Qin all her life."
I don't know how I can get used to a world without him.
Besides, after doing such terrible things, the fact that I can still see you all is already a blessing from God. If I ask for more, I'll anger God.
At this moment, Old Master Qin, lying on the hospital bed, struggled to raise his large, wrinkled hand, which looked like a withered tree branch. Old Madam Qin held Xiao Ruanruan in one arm and took Old Master Qin's hand in the other.
Old Master Qin's previously listless eyes suddenly focused again, and a very muffled gurgling sound came from his throat.
Madam Qin finally couldn't hold back her tears and held Madam Qin's hand tightly, saying affectionately, "Okay, okay, I understand."
After agreeing, Madam Qin hastily wiped away her tears and looked at Xiao Ruanruan with hopeful eyes, "Xiao Ruanruan, can you call Grandpa Qin 'Grandpa'?"
Little Ruanruan turned her head and met Old Master Qin's kind and gentle gaze.
The word "Grandpa" stuck in his throat, and he couldn't say it. In the end, he could only mutter, "Grandpa Qin, I'm sorry..." with his little head down.
She persuaded her brothers to come because she didn't want them to have any regrets about this, and even more so, she didn't want them to have any emotional issues because of it.
But she still can't truly forgive them for abandoning her mother for the sake of their inheritance.
Old Master Qin managed a weak smile, and although the sound coming from his throat was muffled, it was gentle.
While wiping away her tears, Madam Qin stroked Xiao Ruanruan's soft short hair. "Xiao Ruanruan, your Grandpa Qin said it's alright. He was content to see you all come to see him before he died."
As soon as Madam Qin finished speaking, Old Master Qin's hand fell limply to his side, his eyes closed, and a single, cloudy tear rolled down his cheek. Yet, the corners of his mouth turned up slightly, carrying a satisfied smile.
Neither of the Su brothers spoke, but they both bowed deeply to the hospital bed at a ninety-degree angle, saying, "Grandpa Qin, may you rest in peace."
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