bookbashuk Chapter 470 He's in Trouble
Chapter 470 He's in Trouble
She walked over to her daughter-in-law, Tian Hua, and sighed.
"Don't overthink it. Children and grandchildren have their own blessings."
"It's good that young people are ambitious. What's scary is that they don't have ambition. Look at them, they are brothers born of the same parents, but Yunzhou is so successful and capable. He became a deputy political commissar at the division level at a young age."
"You two are letting your eldest son spend his whole life stuck in this small county town. He might not have any complaints now, but the gap between the two brothers will only widen in the future. Don't you think that will affect their brotherly relationship?"
"It would be better to let him go out and try his luck. If he makes something of himself, that would be great. But if he doesn't make a name for himself, then it's his own fault for not being capable enough."
Tian Hua pursed her lips and remained silent for a long time. After thinking about it, she realized that this made sense, and her complexion improved slightly.
"Mom, we misunderstood."
"You're always thinking too much, old man."
Grandma Qin raised her chin proudly and smiled, "That's right, look how old I am, I've seen more of the world than you've ever tasted salt."
"You two still need to learn something. If you continue like this, what will you do after I'm gone?"
When she was young, she traveled all over the country, performing in operas, doing acrobatics, and working as a kitchen maid. She even almost became a female soldier to fight the Japanese invaders.
Looking back now, if I had been able to become a military officer back then, as long as I hadn't died, I probably could be living in that military compound now through my own abilities.
Tianhua quickly interrupted the old lady, "Pah, pah, pah, Mom, what are you saying? You're still healthy, don't say such unlucky things."
The old lady didn't think it was a big deal. She didn't take it seriously. "What's the big deal? Everyone dies eventually. I'm that old. Most of the people in our courtyard who are about my age are already in the ground."
"By the way, if I suddenly pass away one day, you can eat and drink as you please. Don't be sad. Just remember to get me a nice burial shroud and a coffin, and bury me and Lihong together."
Lihong was her poor daughter, who died young, leaving her, an elderly woman, to bury her child.
Fortunately, Xiaomei is doing well now, so if she goes to the underworld, she will have the face to see her daughter.
Tianhua was startled. "Mom, you...you're not going to be buried with Dad?"
In their culture, husband and wife are buried together after they die.
If we don't stand together, people will gossip and point fingers at us.
Grandma Qin waved her hand, "No, your father-in-law has a first wife, she is your real mother-in-law. Although your real mother-in-law passed away early, she is your original wife and gave birth to your father-in-law's only son."
"They should be buried together. As for me, a second wife, I'd rather not. Besides, your father-in-law and I were just living together; we didn't have much affection for each other."
Not only was Tian Hua dumbfounded, but even Xu Sui and Qin Yunzhou, who were standing at the stove door wanting to come in and help, were somewhat stunned.
In their memory, Grandma Qin and Grandpa Qin had a good relationship. They seemed very loving and affectionate, and even in their old age, they rarely argued.
Tian Hua was stunned for a long time before she recovered. Still somewhat incredulous, she couldn't help but ask:
"But...but I remember you two had a pretty good relationship."
If there were truly no feelings involved, why would the father-in-law bring his mother-in-law water to wash her feet every day, help her get dressed and wash her face, and hand over his money on time every month without keeping a single penny for himself?
She also witnessed her mother-in-law secretly crying when her father-in-law passed away.
Outside the door, Xu Sui also remembered that when the original owner was a child, Grandma Qin and Grandpa Qin had a good relationship, and it didn't seem like they had no feelings for each other.
Qin Yunzhou didn't grow up in the Qin family, so he didn't know much about these things, but he had heard some stories about his family.
He was stunned to hear the old lady say this today.
In the kitchen.
Grandma Qin sighed, realizing that she no longer wanted to hide it.
"What's this talk about good or bad feelings? We just got together because we were a good match."
"I don't want to be buried with him, not only do I, but your father-in-law does too. He told me this himself when he passed away. He said that all he wanted in his life was to be buried with Youtian's mother, and he asked me to grant his wish."
To be honest, we've been married for so many years and weathered decades of ups and downs.
At first, it might just be about making a living together, but after so many years, how could there be no feelings at all?
At the time, she felt that the old man was really good to her, and that they were more loving than most couples.
However, when the old man was dying, one sentence he uttered completely brought her to her senses.
If there is an afterlife, she will never be someone's second wife.
Tianhua fell silent, unsure of what to say for a moment.
Xu Sui and Qin Yunzhou, who were standing at the door, originally wanted to go in and help, but seeing that the atmosphere was not right, they exchanged a glance and silently walked away.
Before long, almost everyone in the family who could come arrived, and they sat down together for a reunion dinner.
After listening to the old lady's advice, Tianhua told her husband about the matter again.
At the dinner table, the previously strained relationship between father and son gradually eased, and the atmosphere became warmer.
Seeing that the two elderly people's attitudes had softened considerably, Xiao Fen and Qin Min finally breathed a sigh of relief.
After finishing the meal.
Qin Yunzhou and Xu Sui were heading to the train station.
The group included people of all ages, including the elderly, children, and women, and they generally did not need to carry luggage.
All the luggage, big and small, was carried by Qin Yunzhou and Qin Min, two grown men, as well as Qin Hai, who was taking them to the train station.
Upon learning that his two older brothers were leaving, Qin Hai took leave from school to come back and see them off.
After all, who knows when we'll see each other again after this parting?
We arrived at the train station quickly.
Even if we're reluctant to part, we're about to separate.
Qin Hai carried his luggage onto the train and watched his eldest brother, second brother, sister-in-law, and other relatives leave. He couldn't help but tear up and waved vigorously at them.
"Don't worry, eldest brother, second brother, I'll take care of things at home. You can rest assured."
As Qin Yunzhou stepped onto the train, his expression shifted slightly upon hearing this. He glanced back at his younger brother and waved back.
Qin Min, who was standing nearby, shouted, "Third brother, take good care of Mom and Dad."
"Don't worry, big brother, I will."
Once on the train, Qin Min was the only one among the group with a hard seat. He helped his wife and children to a soft sleeper and gave them some instructions.
"If you need anything, just look for me. I'm right there."
Afterwards, he greeted Qin Yunzhou, Xu Sui, and the old lady in a very open and generous manner, without feeling embarrassed that he was the only one among so many people who went to take the cheaper hard seat in order to save money.
"Grandma, Second Brother, Second Brother's Wife, I'll head over now. Just call me if you need anything."
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After several days and nights on the train, we finally arrived in Nanshan County.
Xu Sui and Qin Yunzhou had just gotten off the train and returned to their unit.
Suddenly, I received a call from my hometown.
Xu Sui answered the phone.
"Sui Sui, Xiao Hai... he's been reported and is now being sent to the countryside for re-education."
On the other end of the phone, Tianhua was crying uncontrollably, her voice choked with sobs.