Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations
Grandpa Yu was unhappy. âWhat do you mean?â
âDidnât you say that his daughter came looking for him? Sheâs quite rich. The person who came the afternoon before yesterday was his daughterâs maidservant, right? She even used a maidservant. Gu Dajiang must have followed his daughter to enjoy life. How could he still remember his poor friend here?â
âDonât talk nonsense.â
âHow am I spouting nonsense? Otherwise, why didnât Gu Dajiang come to see you after a few days? He might be enjoying himself now and have long forgotten about your family. Youâre the only one whoâs still waiting at home.â
Grandpa Yuâs voice was filled with anger. âI know Dajiang better than you. He must have been delayed by something. Donât spout nonsense here. Iâm busy. Go back to your house.â
âHey, why are youâ¦â
âGrandpa Yu, are you home?â Gu Yundong suddenly shouted.
Grandpa Yu was stunned. He quickly put down the basket he was weaving and came out happily.
âYundong, youâre here?â
He looked behind her. Although he saw a man, it wasnât Gu Dajiang. He was immediately puzzled.
As Gu Yundong walked inside, he explained, âMy father didnât come. Actually, when I met him two days ago, he was seriously ill and has been recuperating in bed for the past two days. Two days ago, Shuitao came over. I specially asked her not to say anything, afraid that you would be worried.â
As she spoke, she had already seen the people in the room.
It was a man who was slightly younger than Grandpa Yu. When he heard his words, he smiled awkwardly.
Gu Yundong did not look at him. She just asked Xue Rong to put the things he had bought on the table. âGrandpa Yu, this is food bought on the street. My father specially instructed me to buy it. He wanted to come too, but the doctor instructed him to rest more and come back after he recovers.â
When Grandpa Yu heard that Gu Dajiang was sick, he became anxious and didnât even look at the things on the table.
On the other hand, the other person in the room kept looking sideways. He even swallowed his saliva and wanted to know what was inside.
âWhy is your father sick? What illness is he suffering from? Iâll go see him,â Grandpa Yu asked nervously. He knew that Gu Dajiang must have been delayed.
Gu Yundong smiled and helped him sit down. âIâm fine. Heâs already seen a doctor. He just caught a cold. Itâs not good for him to go out again. You shouldnât go. If he passes it to you, my father will feel uneasy.â
Grandpa Yu thought about it and agreed. âYour father is sick. Donât come over. Itâs more important to take care of your father.â
âI must come and take a look.â As Gu Yundong spoke, she glanced at the table where the gift box was placed. Seeing that the stranger was getting closer and closer, she could not help but twitch her lips. She asked, âThis isâ¦â
Grandpa Yu seemed to have just remembered that there was another person at home. He immediately patted his head and said, âItâs Grandpa Zhang next door.â
Grandpa Zhang forced a bright smile at Gu Yundong. âYou must be Dajiangâs daughter. Youâre really good-looking, polite, and filial. Iâm your Grandpa Zhang from the family on the left. Your father and I have known each other for a long time. Heâs been suffering and has been looking for you. This time, heâs sick. You have to take good care of him. Itâs not easy for him. Itâs really not easy. Unfortunately, I donât have much ability to help him.â
He even wiped his eyes as he spoke, looking very sad.
Gu Yundong was speechless.