And so, Chu Xiang was handed over to her equally mentally unstable mother for care.
My mother passed away with endless regrets the day after I became an adult.
My father came over and said that I should keep my promise.
I looked at my father and said that I was willing to do anything for him and the country, but I had only two requests: first, to bring my mother back to China; and second, to keep Chu Xiang by my side.
The father agreed.
I cremated my mother and took her ashes back to China.
This was his mother's lifelong wish. As her son, he couldn't fulfill her wish while she was alive, but at least he was able to do so after he died.
This is not only the mother's wish, but also Chu Xiang's wish.
I have finally fulfilled the wishes of the two most important women in my life.
After arriving in China, I buried my mother in her hometown, and then, with Chu Xiang in tow, I began to act according to my father's wishes.
While carrying out my mission, I also tried to find a way to cure Chu Xiang's illness.
Actually, I know that if Chu Xiang stays with me, she can only live a dark and gloomy life, hiding and hiding. If I send Chu Xiang back to the Chu family, she can live openly and proudly, and her illness will also be well treated.
Before coming to China, my father gave me all the information about the Chu family, and that's when I realized why little Chu Xiang was so fearless.
Her family members were all members of the Chinese People's Liberation Army. Nearly half of them were killed in action, and those who survived all came through gunfire and had distinguished service.
Especially her grandfather, who was once known as the "Northern Tiger" and was feared by many.
She grew up in a military family, so how could she know what fear is?
But I just can't bear to part with her. She's someone I've protected for so many years, and I can't bear to let her leave me.
Even if it's selfish, I want to keep her by my side.
Because I know that once she returns to the Chu family, we will become adversaries, and we will never have the chance to be together in this lifetime.
But later, I realized I was wrong.
I made the wrong decision in a moment of weakness, which ruined my only chance with her.
But why did I only understand this truth at the moment of my death?
In the thirty years I've lived, I've been burdened by layers of shackles, and haven't had a single day to live my own life.
If there is an afterlife, I hope I won't have to carry anything anymore, and can live just for myself once.
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"Brother Xiaotian, where are we going?"
A familiar voice rang in his ears, and Ye Tian suddenly opened his eyes to see an eighteen-year-old girl holding a tiger plush toy, staring at him blankly.
I was surprised. Looking at the young Chu Xiang, an unbelievable thought flashed through my mind. I looked around and realized that this was my mother's hometown, and the grave in front of me without a tombstone was my mother's.
I looked at my hands, and they looked just like they did when I was eighteen.
What happened? Didn't I commit suicide in prison when I was thirty?
How can he still be alive, and so young at that?
Did my dying wish come true? Did my life really start over?
"Brother Xiaotian, why aren't you saying anything? Xiangxiang is hungry and wants to eat something." Chu Xiang grabbed my arm and shook it.
That's when I realized I had truly been reborn.
I held Xiangxiang's hand and said firmly, "Xiangxiang, I'll take you home."
In this second life, I will no longer be my father's puppet, helping him do bad things. I will live for myself.
I sent Chu Xiang back to the Chu family and told them everything about my father's plans.
I will do this in exchange for my future with Chu Xiang.
I have no regrets, because I am also half Chinese, and China is also half of my country.
My mother is still buried in China.
In my previous life, I served my father and his country with utmost filial piety and loyalty. In this life, I should also serve my mother and China with utmost filial piety and loyalty.
The Chu family was overjoyed to see Chu Xiang return. They took Chu Xiang to the hospital for a full check-up while reporting the information I had provided.
As for me, I was kept under strict guard and no one was allowed to get close.
The wait is long, but I am not afraid, because I know that after a short separation, Chu Xiang and I will be together for a long time.
A month later, I was finally released. The Chu family was somewhat distant from me, but they allowed me to see Chu Xiang, which was the best recognition they could give.
I learned from the Chu family that my father's plans had all been thwarted, and my background had been investigated. I am half Chinese, and with my voluntary surrender, the organization was willing to accept me.
But I know this is just an opportunity for me, and it's still a long way from being formally accepted by the organization.
But I am not afraid. For Chu Xiang, I am willing to accept all trials and tribulations.
After all, I survived those tough days for the first eighteen years, so what else could I not endure?
Yes, there is one, namely losing Chu Xiang.
Five years, a full five years, and I finally passed all the tests of the organization.
Over the past five years, Chu Xiang's illness has also been cured by a doctor surnamed Liao.
I'm glad I made the right decision this time, instead of making Chu Xiang and her mother wait for another ten years or so.
Chu Xiang recovered from her illness. She hated the Japanese, but she still trusted me completely. Our relationship gradually stabilized, and finally, with the approval of Chu's family, we became husband and wife.
The moment I married her, I was once again grateful that I had made the right decision and had not lost her again.
After we got married, we were very loving and had two children.
The little tiger that witnessed our love was treasured and kept until we passed away, when it was buried with us.
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