Chapter 1696: Chapter 1696: Returning to One’s Ancestral Roots
Time passed quickly, and in mid-August, Luo Qiao called her father-in-law to talk about acpanying Gu Qianru to Chongqing.
A few days later, the children were sent back, and now the entire Luo Family was on the move, even the Luo’s Elderly Couple didn’t miss out,.
Originally, Luo Qiao had planned to take her master and mistress with them to have a good time, but considering that her master had surgery less than three months ago, she was worried something might happen on the road. So she decided it was best for him to rest.
However, they did bring Elder Rong and Rong Daniang along. She was usually busy and didn’t have time to acpany them, so since they were going, it was best for everyone to go.
Also returning with them were Old Lady Han and the Eldest Han couple. This time, Old Lady Han wouldn’t be leaving; she would be living with her second son in Bishan from now on.
As people age, they fear not being able to return someday. The elderly dread cremation. Now that her daughter has been found and is well, she wishes to return to her roots.
Since the reunion, Gu Qianru visited her every week, taking care of her food, drinks, clothing, and necessities, making the old lady happy every day.
Upon hearing that Gu Qianru was going back, she was happier than anyone else and began preparing early, calling her second son and his wife in Bishan to tidy up the house.
With elders and children, the group first flew to Chongqing, where arrangements for a pickup were in place. A 45-seat tourist bus was prepared so everyone could have more space.
The children made the journey lively.
Zhou Guifang and Old Lady Han, sitting across the aisle, started chatting as soon as they boarded the plane.
Old Lady Han said: “Dear friend, once I return to Bishan this time, I won’t be heading back to the Capital City with the elders. I’ll leave Qianru in your care.”
“You’ve been living fortably in the Capital City; why not go with them?”
“At my age, it’s uncertain when the body will fail. I’ve wanted to return for a long time, but finding Qianru made it hard to part, so I kept delaying.
This time, Qianru is going to Bishan to pay respects at her father’s grave, and the timing is just right. I’ve spent time with her now, fulfilling my wish, and will peacefully wait in Bishan for my partner to take me.”
Zhou Guifang smiled and said, “Dear lady, you shouldn’t think like that. The kids are all filial, and you’re their backbone.”
Old Lady Han laughed and nodded: “Let nature take its course.”
Three hours later, the plane landed safely. The people picking them up had been waiting outside, and the gifts to be taken to Bishan had already been sent ahead.
After leaving the airport, they didn’t head straight to Bishan but went to a pre-arranged restaurant for lunch and planned a short rest before continuing to Bishan.
The closer they got to Bishan, the more excited Old Lady Han became, holding Gu Qianru’s hand and recounting her childhood stories to help her remember.
At 2:30 in the afternoon, everyone boarded the bus again, heading to Bishan. Han Jiujiang called his brother Han Jiushan in advance, informing them of their arrival in an hour and a half, so they could prepare ahead.
Han Jiushan received the call with a joyful smile, getting his family busy, as today was the day his younger sister returned home to recognize her roots. As the second brother, he was well-prepared.
An hour and a half later, the tourist bus entered the village.
The villagers were already aware that the old girl of the Han Family was returning today, and Old Lady Han was ing back with her. Everyone was waiting for the excitement under the big banyan tree at the village entrance.
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