"Nonsense," Su Hai scolded with a stern face. "Who says you haven’t been filial? You’ve made so many delicious things for the old man and often co to see him."
"I haven’t co often enough; I should have moved into the courtyard already." Not being able to properly fulfill her duties as a granddaughter has beco a thorn in her side.
"You’re married; how could you possibly move back? And ever since he recognized you, the old man has been happy every day, even when he hits he does it with more vigor than usual. You’re his pride."
"Really?"
"Of course!" Su Hai nodded seriously, "He scolds every day for being unpromising, saying you’re his most cherished child, and the future of the Su Family depends on you."
Sheng Ning didn’t believe it at all, "You’re going to be the President in the future; how could you lack promise?" That would be like a Governor in ancient tis. The union is all under his control; he’s more formidable than anyone else, isn’t he!
Su Hai intentionally widened his eyes, "Then when I beco President, I’ll treat you to a al to thank you for your kind words now."
"Okay!" Sheng Ning nodded. "You must treat to that al at the General Union Courtyard."
"Alright!"
The two of them chatted casually, and the atmosphere improved a little. In the afternoon, the old man briefly woke up. As soon as he woke up, he asked for Ningning, which made Sheng Ning want to cry but afraid of upsetting the old man.
"Ningning!"
"Where’s my Ningning!"
"I... where’s my granddaughter? Is... is soone trying to take her from ?" The old man’s mouth was already crooked on one side, and his speech was unclear; as soon as he started to say long sentences, he beca unintelligible.
"I’m here, grandpa, I’m here!" Sheng Ning held the old man’s hand, wanting to squeeze but afraid of hurting him.
"Are you crying?" The old man lay on the bed, his eyes already cloudy and unable to see clearly, the world in front of him blurred, but he knew this was his granddaughter.
"How can you cry?"
"I... I’m not crying," Sheng Ning forced a smile. "Grandpa, as long as I see you, I’m very happy."
"What am I going to do if I die soon?"
"You won’t die, grandpa, don’t talk nonsense."
"Ningning... since when did you beco such a crybaby? You used to... never shed a tear."
Sheng Ning wiped her eyes, denying it, "No, I didn’t."
"Right, how could my granddaughter be a crybaby!" The old man was so exhausted. He had opened his eyes to talk to Sheng Ning. Later, realizing he couldn’t see anything even with his eyes open, he simply closed them.
"Ningning, after grandpa is gone, you must take care of yourself, don’t be sad, don’t be upset."
"Mm! I will," Sheng Ning tried to make her voice sound a bit happier, but tears silently rolled down her cheeks.
"I’m going to et your grandma; she’ll surely be very happy." The old man let out a long sigh, as if it took all his strength, making him appear lifeless.
"Grandpa, I can’t bear to let you go."
"I can’t bear to leave you either. Once I’m gone, who’ll support you?" The old man paused, hesitated for a long ti before finally saying, "Your big uncle is the pillar of our family. He can do it."
Sheng Ning held the old man’s hand, unable to stop crying. The old man’s deanor made her for the first ti feel the fragility and helplessness of life. It also made her understand that not all lives are at peace.
"Where’s your big uncle?"
"Grandpa... big uncle hasn’t co back yet, he... he is on an important mission, we’ve already notified him, he’ll be back soon."
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