Rebirth in the 50s: The Couple with the Hidden Space novel Chapter 8

Chapter 8 - 5: Making Another Will (Part 2)

"Good, good, my grandson, so small, just a little child stayed in the collapsed corner of the wall. When other kids cried, he would comfort them, though he was just a little one himself and needed comforting. But he didn't have any, he just kept comforting others while secretly checking the expressions on the Welfare Institute aunties' faces, looking so pitiful.

In the deep of the night when I couldn't sleep, I thought of him. Later, I kept hinting to myself that when destiny lays a great responsibility on someone, it must first toughen their spirit. I guess he himself didn't know how carefully he hid his look — all adults understood it.

Later, when everyone else had left, he would try so hard to lift his feet and look outside. When he saw a young couple passing by, he would stare with wide eyes until they left and then lower his head. He just kept watching like this and secretly checked to make sure the Welfare Institute aunties wouldn't notice.

I secretly accompanied him for a whole hour, and my heart felt like it was stabbed with a knife. Which Zhang Family kid has ever lived so miserably? I knew the child missed his parents. It's the twist of fate; if his mother wasn't so stubborn, if she listened to a few words from his father and didn't act rashly, the three of them wouldn't be so scattered.

Initially, I also hated his mother. Those two years I was bedridden, I couldn't speak up, just kept thinking day after day, trying to figure out how there could be such a bad woman who abandoned her own flesh and blood, and so foolishly wouldn't listen to my son.

My son was praised by everyone; who didn't say I had a good son, that there was someone to carry on after me? It was this very son who lost his way for over half a year, and when he couldn't find her, he went into decline every day. Later, with no choice and reluctance, I agreed to their marriage; among so many sons, he was my favorite.

The search ran in the official newspapers for three whole days, but no trace was found. When there finally was news, my son was gone. It was the work of heaven and those with dark intentions. I swore when I went to the hospital that I would uncover those hidden dirty things; otherwise, I couldn't rest at ease to meet his grandmother and father.

But this child is stubborn like me and couldn't find a way to be supported. Later, with no choice, I approached the Welfare Institute director. Fortunately, the director was also a good person, and she liked my grandson a lot too. Still, the child suffered many grievances. Growing up like this is thanks to the blessings of the ancestors. You all must be well, and when you have children, bring them to my grave to let this old man have a look."

Zhang Guoqing and Zhou Jiao couldn't help shedding tears upon hearing this. It was rare to find a senior who truly cared for them, but in reality, the elderly person's health was already spent.

"Grandpa, please focus on recovering. You still have to see your great-grandson being born. We'll all be well; you must also take care of your health. I don't want to have just found out I have a grandpa, and then have no relatives left in this world," Zhang Guoqing choked.

"Yes, Grandpa, look at all those reports saying that good news can bring good luck, and miracles appear. You must watch over us, as we're still young and don't understand much, and we have to rely on you," added Zhou Jiao.

Zhou Jiao didn't know how to comfort the old man. Even though she knew the outcome was the same, she still hoped the old man could accompany them longer. No one knew better than she did how much Guoqing longed for kinship; otherwise, he wouldn't have continued to be filial to her parents even after countless difficulties.

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