amaotonovel Chapter 474 Family is an endless source of motivation!
Chapter 474 Family is an endless source of motivation!
"Yongkang, what's wrong with you?" Gu's mother noticed the change in her husband's eyes and asked worriedly.
"Others were also implicated in this incident, and some... have already died."
"Some died of illness, some starved to death, and some died from unbearable humiliation."
“Even if the investigation is completed, it’s all for nothing if the person is gone,” Gu Yongkang said.
His expression turned forlorn.
If I hadn't persevered back then, I'm afraid what awaited this family would have been a death sentence.
Gu Ningning sat at the table, always believing that when her father returned, the family would be filled with laughter and joy.
Everyone was laughing happily, laughing so hard they couldn't stop.
Unexpectedly, when Father returned and everyone was so happy, there seemed to be a sorrowful look on everyone's face.
This was something Gu Ningning hadn't expected.
She cherishes her current life and feels that everything is so unreal.
Gu Ningning got off the chair and went to her father's side.
Holding her father's hand, Gu Ningning said, "Father, you never thought about dying, did you? You only persevered because you had us!"
As she spoke, tears involuntarily streamed down her face.
"Yes, as long as there is life, there is hope. Father has always been looking forward to the day when he can see you again."
"It was you guys who made me persevere."
"Don't cry, little girl! Father is back. Once everything is investigated, Father will be cleared of all charges." Gu Yongkang stroked Gu Ningning's head.
He spoke in a gentle tone.
Gu Ningning nodded heavily.
Over there, Gu's mother placed her hand on Gu Yongkang's hand as well.
Gu Yongkang felt the warmth from his wife and children.
"Quickly! Eat first!" Gu's mother said, placing another piece of meat on Gu Yongkang's plate.
But there was nowhere left to put Gu Yongkang's bowl.
"Everyone, eat! We're having a great time today, so let's have a couple of drinks." Su Niannian said with a smile, already getting up to pour the wine.
Gu's mother also had a drink today, which was quite rare for her.
Zhao Tian over there also poured herself a drink, saying that she was happy today and it wouldn't hurt to have a little.
The meal was filled with constant conversation.
They talked for a very long time.
The light bulbs in the yard weren't bright, but on this night, their dim light illuminated the hearts of everyone in the Gu family.
It was past midnight when the family reluctantly left the dinner table.
Gu's mother boiled hot water for Gu Yongkang so that he could take a comfortable hot bath and get a good night's sleep.
After Gu Yongkang finished showering, a change of clothes was laid out outside the bathroom.
It wasn't new, but it was washed very clean.
Gu Yongkang smiled and got dressed.
The clothes are from before, and they seem a bit too big for me now.
Inside the room, Gu's mother was making the bed.
Gu Yongkang didn't bring back any of his belongings, or rather, he had almost nothing to bring back.
Worn-out clothes, tattered mats, a broken rice bowl...
None of these things are worth bringing back.
The clothes Gu Yongkang is wearing now were discarded by an older man in the village.
Gu Yongkang entered the house, and his mother noticed that there was still water on his hair.
Then I used a clean towel to dry the water off his hair.
"You look much older," Gu's mother murmured.
Gu Yongkang smiled and said, "It's already a miracle that we're alive."
Yes, it's not easy to just stay alive.
Gu Yongkang is not even fifty years old this year, but he looks like he is in his sixties.
He was all skin and bones, and looked frail.
"It's alright, just eat more and rest a bit, and you'll get better," said Gu's mother, continuing what she was doing.
But seeing her husband like this still touched a soft spot in her heart.
Tears fell silently again.
The elderly couple talked a lot that night.
One moment they were talking about being bullied and looked down upon, and the next they were talking about Su Niannian treating her illness and her eldest son's illness.
There's also the time when Gu Zhendong got divorced and later wanted to return to Yangyang.
They also talked about how Su Niannian turned the tide when she married Zhao Tian.
The two of them would feel sorry for each other one moment, and then laugh happily the next.
We talked for a long time that night.
That night, Gu Ningning and Yangyang slept in Gu Zhendong's room.
Su Niannian told them to sleep in their own rooms, and Yangyang agreed, but Gu Ningning disagreed.
Gu Ningning felt that her second sister-in-law was pregnant and needed to rest well.
Yangyang is a very restless sleeper; he can roll from one end of the bed to the other.
It will definitely bother my second brother and sister-in-law.
When the courtyard returned to silence, Gu Nan lay down on the bed with Su Niannian in his arms.
"The moon is very bright tonight," Gu Nan murmured as he held Su Niannian in his arms.
“Yes, it’s very bright,” Su Niannian replied.
“Dad’s back, the family is complete now,” Gu Nan said again.
“Yes, you can finally let go of your burdens. Before you met me, you must have had a very tiring life,” Su Niannian said, hugging Gu Nan tighter.
Are you tired? Yes, I am!
But Gu Nan felt that as a member of this family, she should take on the responsibility of taking care of the family.
But now, his father has returned, and his elder brother's leg has fully recovered.
Gu Nan felt that all the exhaustion was worthwhile.
Holding Su Niannian tightly, Gu Nan felt as if he possessed the whole world.
The two fell asleep in each other's arms.
Su Niannian felt Gu Nan's breathing gradually become steady.
It's so good to be reborn. It's so good.
The next morning, when the sun was awakened again, Su Niannian stretched and got out of bed.
As soon as I opened the door, I saw Gu Nan washing up in the yard.
Upon seeing Su Niannian, Gu Nan casually wiped his face and walked over.
"You got up early today," Gu Nan whispered in Su Niannian's ear.
"That's right! I've always been a diligent and good child!" Su Niannian said proudly.
"Yes, yes. Second sister-in-law is such a good girl!" Gu Ningning said with a smile.
Su Niannian stuck out her tongue.
I never expected that this little girl would overhear me talking to Gu Nan.
But it's nothing!
The main characteristic is thick skin!
Hearing the noise, Gu Yongkang and his mother came out of the kitchen.
"Niannian got up early today," Gu's mother said with a smile.
It was indeed earlier than usual.
"Mom! Even you say that, making me sound like a lazy bum!" Su Niannian pouted.
"Not lazy at all. Niannian is the most diligent girl in the world," Gu's mother comforted her with a smile.
The food has been brought out from the kitchen.
The porridge was freshly cooked this morning, along with some leftover vegetables from last night.
Zhao Tian made egg pancakes again, and their aroma wafted for miles.
The family sat down and happily ate breakfast.
"Dad, are you coming with me later, or do you want to wait and go?" Gu Nan asked his father while eating.
“I’ll go with you. It was dark yesterday, so I don’t remember the way very well!” Gu Yongkang said, taking a sip of porridge and looking up.