Gu Zhu looked at Gu Xia who was standing motionless at the door and felt a little worried. He wanted to go over but was stopped by Gu Chun.
He turned his head and saw Gu Chun shaking his head at him, indicating that he should not disturb Gu Xia.
Just today, Master Zhang suddenly called and asked Gu Xia to come to his place.
Gu Xia seemed to have a premonition of something and stumbled out. Gu Chun, worried that something had happened to him, followed him.
When I arrived at Master Zhang's house, I found that he was sitting in the yard, waiting for Gu Xia.
"Apprentice is here, come here quickly."
"His elder sister, why are you here too? But it's good that you're here, it's good too."
He smiled, and Gu Chun was puzzled: "Master Zhang, do you need any help?"
Master Zhang shook his head. "Nothing, just some instructions to my apprentice."
He stood up, his back was hunched, his hair was completely gray, and he looked very old.
Only then did Gu Chun realize that it had only been a short time since they last met, but Master Zhang looked like he had been seriously ill.
He only called Gu Xia to go into the house together, and Gu Chun consciously did not follow.
After a long time, Gu Xia came out alone and called Gu Chun in.
At this time, Master Xiao also came over, probably called by Master Zhang.
Gu Chun followed him in and saw Master Zhang lying on the bed with a pale face.
Gu Chun realized something and wanted to ask, but didn't know how to start.
Master Xiao, on the other hand, had no scruples: "Zhang Banxia, you called me here all of a sudden, are you going to die?"
Master Zhang smiled and said, "Yes, Xiao Guocheng, I'm calling you to see me for the last time.
You see, we've known each other since childhood, and have been friends for decades. When I'm gone, can you keep an eye on me, my apprentice? "
Master Xiao curled his lips and said, "Your own apprentice can take care of himself, what does it have to do with me?"
Zhang Banxia stared at him with anticipation in her eyes. He sighed helplessly and waved his hand: "Alright, alright, I'll help you keep an eye on him."
Zhang Banxia was relieved and looked at Gu Chun again: "His elder sister, my disciple is very thoughtful. He values your family the most. When I am gone, please comfort him."
Gu Chun was still shocked. Why did Master Zhang suddenly say that he was leaving? He came to his senses and quickly replied, "Yes, I know. I will comfort him. Don't worry."
He nodded and said to Gu Xia, "Is everything I just explained to you clear?"
Gu Xia pursed her lips, her face pale: "I understand."
"My disciple, don't be too sad. There will always be a time for separation. We are master and disciple, and we have been together for so many years. It can be considered fate.
This is the end of our fate today. From now on, you must be good and practice medicine. Remember what I said and don’t lose your conscience..."
After he finished speaking, he closed his eyes with a peaceful smile on his face.
Gu Xia sat there, motionless, his extreme sadness making it impossible for him to speak.
He felt a surge of pain from within, as if something was being forcibly torn away from his life.
He recalled the distant memories and the feeling of losing his parents at the same time.
Everything around him seemed to be immersed in water, and he couldn't hear anything clearly. He was isolated in his own world, his whole body was covered in sea water, which almost suffocated him.
Gu Chun felt very sad when he saw his dazed look. He looked at Master Xiao again and saw that he looked like he had lost his soul and was sitting there at a loss.
At this time, Gu Zhu came over.
He knew what had happened, but he didn't dare to say anything for fear of disturbing the dead soul.
Gu Chun asked him to find the funeral home staff and called Gu Xia a few times. Fortunately, he was still able to answer.
She asked Gu Xia and Master Xiao to change Master Zhang's clothes, and then take him away when the funeral home staff arrived.
Gu Xia followed them for a few steps, then stood at the door, unwilling to leave.
He felt that once he left here and came back, there would no longer be a master waiting for him inside the door.
Gu Chun pulled Gu Zhu and stood there looking at him, neither of them disturbing him.
After a long time, Gu Xia finally moved his legs. Instead of walking out, he went into the house.
Gu Chun and the other man followed him in and asked him, "Axia, what are you going to do?"
"I'll pack some things and let Master take them with me."
There are many of Master Zhang's belongings in the house, and his favorite is a piece of clothing that belonged to his deceased master's wife.
Gu Xia packed up his master and his mistress's clothes and planned to burn them together.
Gu Chun and Gu Zhu couldn't help, so they just lent a hand from the side.
Gu Xia emptied the closet and looked at his master's bookshelf.
All of them are medical skills, some of which are even unique copies.
Gu Xia had read every one of them. He ran his fingers over the books, as if thinking about where they would go.
Gu Chun asked him: "This house..."
"Master said to give it to me. Give me everything here."
Gu Chun frowned: "Doesn't Master Zhang have sons and grandsons?"
Gu Xia clenched his fists, "They...are not coming back..."
Later, Gu Chun learned that Master Zhang's son went to support the Northwest, married and had children there, and never wanted to return home.
Perhaps the relationship between father and son is too weak, so they rarely contact each other.
Master Zhang's son resented him for the accident that happened to him, which dragged him and his mother down and caused his mother to die early.
Even now that he is a father himself, he still cannot let it go.
Master Zhang had been ill a while ago and had a premonition about his health. His son had just said on the phone that he was busy and wouldn't be back...
Gu Xia felt a surge of resentment towards his senior brother, whom he had never met before. Why didn't he even want to see him for the last time?
He knew that his master had been looking forward to seeing him.
Gu Chun patted his shoulder and said, "Let's inform him about this."
Gu Xia was very reluctant, but he also understood that after all, he was Master Zhang's son and had the right to know.
Moreover, Master Zhang never blamed his son. Before he died, he told Gu Xia that his son was also a doctor now, and maybe they would have the chance to meet in the future.
Gu Xia called to tell him the news. The other party seemed calm and said he knew.
But Gu Xia was very perceptive and heard the sobbing just before hanging up the phone...
Maybe he wasn't completely indifferent...
Human nature is very complicated, and Gu Xia sometimes can't understand it.
Since the master's biological son is not coming back, the funeral will be hosted entirely by Gu Xia.
Gu Chun's family all stood by him and accompanied him.
Over the years, they and Master Zhang have become like half a family, especially Gu Zhu. Master Xiao and Master Zhang are often together, and he grew up with them.
He stood beside Gu Xia, tears streaming down his face.
Those who don’t know would think he is the real disciple.
Gu Xia's eyes and nose were a little red, but she didn't cry in public.
However, Gu Chun knew how upset he was, so he always paid attention to him, cared about him, and said something else to divert his attention.
The funeral lasted for seven days, and Gu Xia never left during these seven days, staying in front of the coffin the whole time.
On the last afternoon, Zhang Jianhua came back...
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