Two years later in the summer, news came that Xiao Mancang was critically ill.
Since the news came suddenly and Xiao Zheng had just arrived in Beijing, there was no way to notify him. An Hua thought about it for a while and decided to go first in place of Xiao Zheng.
An Hua called the logistics department to ask for a car, and at the same time brought Xiao Yuer who was attending school.
Xiaoyuer has grown a lot taller in the past two years. He has thick eyebrows, big eyes, fair skin, a white shirt and a red scarf. He looks like a typical elementary school student.
"Mom, why are you calling me here in such a hurry? Did something happen at home?"
"Go to Grandpa's house with Mom."
"But summer vacation hasn't started yet." Xiao Yuer remembered that he went to his grandfather's house during the summer vacation last year. His second uncle's nephew took him to the mountains to catch rabbits and then roasted them for food, just like the heroes in martial arts movies.
"Xiao Yu'er, Grandpa is very ill and Dad is not home, we have to go see him first."
"Oh..." Xiao Yuer suddenly became serious, and his face, which looked similar to Xiao Zheng, tried to show a mature side. "Don't worry, Mom. Dad is not alone. I am here for you."
An Hua smiled and said, "Okay."
It took the couple nearly ten hours by car to reach the local commune, and it was already midnight.
The road in the village has been paved and is very smooth, so cars can drive directly to the door of Xiao Tiechui's house.
Xiao Tiechui and his family didn't sleep because the old man was on his deathbed.
"Sister-in-law..." Xiao Tiechui looked at An Hua's side, "Didn't my third brother come?"
"No way, he just went to the capital..."
Xiao Tiechui said hurriedly, "It's okay, it's okay. You and Xiao Yu'er go in first. Dad has been talking about wanting to see you guys."
Then, Xiao Tiechui hesitated and said, "Xiao Yu'er is still young. Is it appropriate for him to go to his father?"
When an old person passes away, the scene may have a certain impact on the child's psychology.
An Hua looked at Xiao Yuer hesitantly.
Before An Hua could speak, Xiao Yuer said, "Second uncle, I'm not afraid. Grandpa treats me well."
Although he didn't spend much time with his grandfather, Xiao Yu'er could accurately sense whether a person was sincere to him. Therefore, even if his grandfather turned into a ghost after his death, he would not be afraid.
Xiao Mancang was lying on the bed with his mouth open. He was breathing more out than in. There were people surrounding the bed, including Xiao Tieniu's family and Xiao Fangfang's family of three.
An Hua was shocked when she saw this and quickly pushed Xiao Yuer up.
"Grandpa?" Xiao Yuer shouted.
Xiao Mancang seemed to have heard his grandson's voice, and he slowly raised his withered hand. Xiao Yuer quickly held it and said, "Grandpa, I'm Xiao Yuer, my dad is behind and will be here soon."
Xiao Mancang's cloudy eyes looked at Xiao Yuer lightly, which lasted for more than ten seconds, and then his eyelids closed gently.
Xiao Tiechui put his finger in front of Xiao Mancang's nose, and then closed Xiao Mancang's slightly open mouth.
"Dad is gone."
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