Rich in the 70s: I Made a Rugged Veteran a Millionaire novel Chapter 375

Chapter 375: Chapter 374: Extra Story 23 (Final Chapter)_2

If she couldn’t find someone who attracts both her soul and body, she’d rather stay single.

Of course, that’s what she told Jiang Cheng, who also expressed his understanding.

As for Grandma Shen, Shen Yue didn’t mention it.

Time passed, and Zhaung Zhuang entered middle school.

In his first year of middle school, Zhaung Zhuang grew twenty centimeters taller.

He moved from the front row to the back row in class, his height surpassing 1.85 meters.

Every time Jiang Cheng took Zhaung Zhuang out, he felt like he was bringing along a bodyguard.

In middle school, Zhaung Zhuang’s grades changed dramatically as well.

From being at the bottom of the class, he steadily rose to the top three.

In the high school entrance exam, he achieved the top score and got into Qing University, choosing microbiology.

Jiang Cheng and Shen Que were indescribably proud.

In Zhaung Zhuang’s second year of high school, Grandma Shen suddenly caught a cold, which developed into pneumonia.

By then, Grandma Shen was already 93 years old.

Everyone came back.

Shen Xing brought along the twins he has with Xing Er, and Shen Yue was already reduced to tears.

Zhaung Zhuang was also given leave by Jiang Cheng; everyone was at the hospital with Grandma Shen.

In earlier years, Grandma Shen’s health had already been somewhat frail, and she had been hospitalized once, nearly passing away that time.

Now it was happening again, and no one thought Grandma Shen would pull through.

Xing Er did her utmost to help Grandma Shen recuperate, but the aging of the body is not something anyone can stop.

That day, Grandma Shen was in good spirits; everyone appeared happy on the surface but felt heavy inside.

"Don’t wear mournful faces; my life has been worth living."

"The first half of my life was full of hardship, but with you all in the second half, I have not suffered at all and even gained new perspectives."

"Don’t cry; this is a joyful departure."

"Pack up today; we’re going home."

Grandma Shen wanted a dignified departure, and Jiang Cheng and the others didn’t want to upset her in her final moments.

The family packed their things and went home.

At home, Grandma Shen brought out several boxes, giving each person a share.

"These are my savings, small portions for you, a token to remember me by."

"The larger portion goes to Jiang Cheng...Aunt promised it was yours, and it’s all yours."

Upon hearing this, Jiang Cheng couldn’t hold back his tears any longer, embracing Grandma Shen as he cried.

"Aunt— I don’t want you to go!"

"When you go, who will I gossip with?"

Jiang Cheng’s cry made everyone else unable to hold back their tears.

Grandma Shen’s eyes glistened with tears as she held Jiang Cheng’s head.

"I had almost forgotten about that; if you hear any good gossip, remember to tell me, alright?"

"Don’t cry; to die peacefully without pain or disasters is a blessing."

Hearing this, Jiang Cheng forced back his tears and nodded.

"Okay, I’ll tell you everything! Whatever I hear, I’ll tell you."

"Good, very good!"

Grandma Shen stood up and said to everyone, "I’ll cook for you, and we’ll have a meal together."

Grandma Shen insisted on cooking, and everyone accompanied her to help.

As they helped, they were simultaneously criticized by Grandma Shen, reminiscent of the days when they lived in the courtyard house in S City, where she used to criticize them in the same manner.

The meal was prepared in this atmosphere, and everyone sat down to eat together.

Grandma Shen ate very little, continually watching everyone eat, her face full of smiles.

That night, Grandma Shen went to sleep as usual.

Xing Er and Jiang Cheng kept vigil beside her.

At six the next morning, Grandma Shen passed away in her sleep.

Xing Er withdrew her hand from checking Grandma Shen’s pulse.

"Aunt left peacefully, without suffering."

Jiang Cheng held Grandma Shen’s still warm hand, crying and smiling, "That’s good, that’s good."

Grandma Shen’s funeral was simple, attended only by family and friends.

After cremation, Grandma Shen’s ashes were placed in the courtyard house.

Jiang Cheng would sit there with a book every day, chatting with Grandma Shen.

Days went by like this; Zhaung Zhuang entered university and went abroad for further studies after graduating with a bachelor’s degree.

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