noffsinger Chapter 346 Looking Forward
Chapter 346 Looking Forward
Aunt Wei cried at Fu Garden, and Cui Ma was moved by her loyalty and affection.
Aunt Cui handed over some water and advised, "We've done our best. Let's leave the rest to fate."
When Aunt Wei saw the kind-faced yet dignified Cui Ma, it was as if she had found someone she could confide in.
"I pity my late wife. Even in her dying moments, she was still concerned about the master's health and prepared nutritious lunches for the young master. On the night of the accident, the young master ate the braised beef brisket with fresh bamboo shoots that she had made. Now..."
Thinking of her current situation, Aunt Wei couldn't help but feel heartbroken again, and she kept pounding her chest, which felt so stuffy and uncomfortable.
"Now that father and son have become enemies, this is not the outcome Madam wanted to see."
"Madam, Xiao Wei did his best. Madam, if you were still here, things wouldn't have turned out this way. Madam..."
But it's just a thought.
The wheel of time never stops turning because of human emotions.
After crying and confiding, Aunt Wei knew that with the young master's hard heart, he would never appear in front of the master again.
The master died without ever seeing his son again, let alone reconciling with him.
An Xiaoyue brought food to Aunt Wei, saying, "Aunt Wei, you haven't had dinner yet, have you? Eat something light to fill your stomach. Your health is important."
Looking at the steaming food in front of her, Aunt Wei felt a warm current in her heart and couldn't help but think of the young master's two friends.
Young Master Yu Bai grew up in a sweet environment, naturally happy and carefree.
Young Master Fu had a difficult childhood, but he didn't have any complicated relationships. It was just him and his grandfather in the family, so he lived a peaceful life.
Now, he has married such a smart and considerate wife and has a well-behaved son, and his life is gradually becoming more and more fulfilling.
Only Young Master Chu Xiao.
She has had a hard life. I really hope that the young mistress will be as caring as Mrs. Fu in the future and be able to understand the young master's hardships.
The girl I saw last time was cute and charming, and very eloquent. I wonder if she and the young master could end up together?
In an instant, many things came to mind for Aunt Wei.
Aunt Wei was moved by Mrs. Fu's helpless yet resigned expression and the food she served.
“Madam, I feel terrible and have no appetite. I know you are a kind and compassionate woman. This is not the outcome we wanted, but we tried our best, so please don’t feel guilty.”
An Xiaoyue knew that Aunt Wei was even more heartbroken than she was. She held Aunt Wei's hand, which had worked hard for half her life, and said, "Aunt Wei, let's just let nature take its course."
They both understood each other's decision, and their eyes welled up with tears.
An Xiaoyue and Fu Shengyang escorted Aunt Wei back to the Chu family home.
Fu Shengyang's car only drove to the gate and did not go in to disturb them.
An Xiaoyue looked at the brand-new gate, which resembled a birdcage, trapping Chu Jinhuai and severing their father-son bond.
She couldn't help but think of luck, and of her family of three.
in case……
If Chu Xiao's mother were still alive, what a warm and comforting haven that would be.
The older generation faced difficulties not only in their businesses, but also in caring for their families and loved ones whom they could not attend to.
I just hope that both Chu Xiao and Sheng Yang will have a smooth and fulfilling life.
After watching Aunt Wei enter the Chu family home, An Xiaoyue gripped Fu Shengyang's hand tightly. Fu Shengyang intertwined his fingers with hers.
The two looked at each other without saying a word, but they both understood what the other was thinking.
Fu Shengyang gently kissed the back of her hand. "Look ahead, things will only get better for us."
An Xiaoyue nodded emphatically and replied firmly, "Yes."
When Aunt Wei returned home, the entire Chu family compound was pitch black; even the streetlights at the entrance were all turned off.
Using the dim light, Aunt Wei changed her shoes in the dark and prepared to return to her own room.
Just as she bent down, the living room lights suddenly turned on.
The sudden change in light caused Aunt Wei to instinctively squint.
After a moment, I could finally see clearly who was sitting in the living room.
Aunt Wei was surprised, but there was no point in hiding it, so she asked Chu Jinhuai frankly.
"Master, why are you up?"
"I can't sleep." Chu Jinhuai's voice was hoarse, and he spoke very softly.
If it weren't for Aunt Wei or the caregiver who are often by his side taking care of him, he probably wouldn't understand what he meant.
"Is it in pain or is something uncomfortable? I'll go call the caregiver." Aunt Wei looked worried.
"No discomfort."
The master sat here, and Aunt Wei naturally sat down on the sofa.
The old man had only a few dozen hours left to live.
He sat in the long, boundless darkness, his calm demeanor not suggesting he was waiting for the dawn after the darkness, but for death.
Aunt Wei cried for so long that now her nose is sore but she can't shed a single tear.
The living room was quiet for a long time before Chu Jinhuai's voice could finally be heard.
"You went to find Xiao'er?"
Aunt Wei's eyes welled up with tears whenever Chu Xiao was mentioned, and she didn't hide it from him.
"Yes, Mr. and Mrs. Fu arranged for us to meet at Fu Garden."
Aunt Wei stopped talking at this point.
She didn't want the master to know what the young master had said.
However, Chu Jinhuai knew Chu Xiao too well; he knew how much Xiao'er hated him.
Perhaps, before his mother's accident, he had fantasized about hearing "Dad" from Xiao'er's mouth again.
After his mother's funeral, he clearly understood that Xiao'er's taking over the Kinder Medical Equipment Company was the only connection between him and his son.
"It's understandable that he hates me. Remarrying was indeed a poor decision on my part. I didn't ask him what he thought, and I'm sorry to Xiao'er."
Memories flashed before Chu Jinhuai's eyes.
Looking back on his life, every decision he made was the best choice he could make at the time.
Whether it was Huang Xiu'e or Chu Ci, he believed he had a clear conscience towards them, mother and daughter.
Only Chu Xiao, let this be how his life will be.
Before he died, it was what he, as a father, should do to clear away all obstacles for Xiao'er.
If there is an afterlife, he is willing to be a beast of burden for them, mother and child, to atone for all the mistakes of this life.
Upon hearing this, Aunt Wei silently suppressed her aching tear ducts, and managed not to shed a single tear.
"Sir, there's no such thing as 'I'm sorry' or 'I'm sorry.' It's just that there's a misunderstanding between you. If you talk things out, everything will be fine."
“Xiao Wei, I know you are doing this because of Madam’s kindness and want our relationship to be harmonious. Thank you for your good intentions, and thank you for going through all the trouble of leaving your children, husband and farm work behind to come back and take care of me.”
Aunt Wei shook her head; she did it all willingly.
But her throat tightened, and she couldn't say a word. She just kept shaking her head, denying Chu Jinhuai's words.
"Xiao Wei, I have one more favor to ask of you." Chu Jinhuai continued, "There are three file folders in the bedside table in my room. After I leave tomorrow, please pack them up and hand them over to the owners whose names are on the file folders."
Aunt Wei choked up, clutching her clothes, and had no choice but to agree, "Yes, sir, I will definitely do it well."
Chu Jinhuai knew how kind-hearted Xiao Wei was; if he didn't go to sleep, Xiao Wei wouldn't rest either.
He said, "Push me back, I'm sleepy."
The lights in the Chu family's house were all turned off.
Night shrouded everything in the light of dawn.