1990s: Spring Water Family

Chapter 200 My nephew is too handsome, I must reserve this son-in-law in advance.

"Ok."

Lin Xiyu was also very curious about what methods he would use to trick the child into obediently staying with him and his wife.

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It turns out that there's no child who can't be coaxed by a Rubik's Cube.

When Gu Bin spun the Rubik's Cube with one hand, creating a magical rhythm, his little nephew was deeply impressed.

The little baby clung to the edge of the bed with both hands, staring at him longingly.

As soon as he showed even the slightest sign of willingness to teach him, he would become incredibly excited, and his usually melancholy and timid face would break into an unprecedentedly happy smile.

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"grandmother."

Lin Xiyu took the opportunity to discuss with Grandma Fu: "Gu Bin said that he wants to take care of Rui Rui for his older brother and let Rui Rui stay with us for a while."

"I can see it."

Before Grandma Fu could speak, Aunt Si interrupted, "Father-in-law is in the hospital, and mother-in-law has to take care of the child and father-in-law. Running back and forth is too tiring. If this continues, she will ruin her own health."

"Rui Rui has never left my side since she was little."

Grandma Fu hesitated for a moment: "I don't know if the child would be willing?"

"I think Rui Rui really likes Xiao Bin."

The fourth aunt kept giving her mother-in-law meaningful glances and whispered in private, "Didn't you want Xiaobin to go back and see your father-in-law? It's rare that he's so thoughtful, wanting to help you take care of Rui Rui. With Rui Rui around, we can also use this as an opportunity to stay in touch with the couple more. Over time, the relationship will improve."

"Is this okay?"

Grandma Fu was caught in a dilemma. She wanted to mend her relationship with her grandson, but she was also worried that her great-grandson would suffer mistreatment as he lived under someone else's roof.

How about this?

Auntie Si continued to persuade, "Let's stay in Shanghai for a few more days and let Rui Rui spend more time with the couple. If Rui Rui is willing to stay with them, you won't have to worry about him anymore."

"alright."

After much hesitation, Grandma Fu reluctantly agreed for the sake of her husband.

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Wow, who is this little darling?

"She's so beautiful!"

"Her small face is so delicate, it looks like it was kissed by an angel."

"I can't take it anymore, it's too tempting, it's making me want to have a baby."

"I want to have a daughter, and I'll do whatever it takes to win over your little nephew and make him our son-in-law."

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As evening approached, Wu Meng and her brother came to the hospital to deliver food. When they saw Grandma Fu and her two companions, they were immediately drawn to the adorable little baby.

Little Rui Rui was so frightened by her loud voice that she kept hiding behind Lin Xi Yu. Even so, she still couldn't escape the clutches of her "future mother-in-law".

Wu Meng rushed over, forcibly hugged the person, and kissed them hard on the face twice, which frightened the little baby so much that they almost cried on the spot.

"A real man bleeds and sweats, but doesn't shed tears."

Gu Bin patted his head reassuringly. Upon hearing his voice, the little boy sniffled a few times and actually managed to hold back his tears.

"That's amazing!"

Wu Meng clicked her tongue in amazement: "He actually listens to you."

"Do you understand what uncle and nephew mean?"

Gu Bin raised an eyebrow smugly: "This is it."

"Showing off."

Wu Meng took out a piece of milk candy from her pocket and coaxed the little boy, also wanting to assert her presence as the "future mother-in-law": "Rui Rui, do you want some candy? Auntie has White Rabbit milk candy."

Grandma says eating candy causes cavities.

Unfortunately, the attempt to coax the little one failed, and the child solemnly refused.

"Uh."

Wu Meng was embarrassed and awkwardly unwrapped the candy and stuffed it into her mouth.

"hehe."

Lin Xiyu couldn't help but laugh out loud.

"Sis, move aside, let me handle this."

Zhao Yuncheng found it amusing and decided to tease the little cutie. He pushed Wu Meng aside and squatted down in front of Rui Rui.

"Rui Rui, do you want to play with an airplane? Uncle knows how to fold paper airplanes, do you want one?"

To everyone's surprise, when Xiao Rui heard the word "airplane," her eyes suddenly reddened, and she pouted pitifully, looking like she was about to cry again.

"Rui Rui, don't cry, be good."

Grandma Fu was heartbroken and rushed over to hug Rui Rui. "Daddy doesn't abandon Rui Rui. Daddy misses Rui Rui very much. It's just that the training is very hard and he can't come home."

"You"

Wu Meng kicked Zhao Yuncheng angrily: "Why did you have to bring up airplanes?"

How was I supposed to know it would turn out like this?

Zhao Yuncheng realized his mistake too late and was filled with regret.

"Rui Rui, do you want to play with a Rubik's Cube? Uncle will teach you."

Gu Bin reacted quickly and used his ultimate move again.

"think."

Sure enough, little Rui Rui couldn't resist the charm of the Rubik's Cube.

Upon hearing the word "Rubik's Cube," she instantly stopped crying, and her eyes lit up again.

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"Grandma, look how much Rui Rui likes Xiao Bin."

Taking advantage of the opportunity, Fourth Aunt pulled Grandma Fu aside again and earnestly persuaded her, "That's why they're uncle and nephew. With this blood relation, you can rest assured. Rui Rui will definitely be better off with them than with you two old folks. His personality will also become more cheerful."

Grandma Fu still had reservations: "They both have to go to work, how can they have time to take care of the child?"

"Gu Bin is not going to work."

Lin Xiyu was standing close to the two of them and overheard their conversation.

"Xiao Bin isn't at work?"

Grandma Fu was so shocked that her heart skipped a beat.

"Ah."

Not wanting Grandma Fu to worry, Lin Xiyu didn't reveal the truth and casually said, "He promised me that he will take good care of himself and won't go back to work at his current firm."

"Xi Yu"

Grandma Fu, with her rich experience, sensed something was wrong: "Tell me the truth, what exactly happened to Xiaobin this time? Why isn't he even going to work?"

"this one"

Lin Xiyu glanced at Gu Bin with some hesitation: "I'm not comfortable saying, let him tell you himself."

"Take Rui Rui out to play for a while."

Grandma Fu wasn't at ease until she got to the bottom of things, so she gave her fourth aunt a wink: "Tell him to stop bothering Xiaobin. I have something to say to Xiaobin."

"Okay." Fourth Aunt understood and led the younger generation out of the ward.

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"Xiao Bin."

When Grandma Fu saw that everyone had left, and that she had been ignored by her grandson ever since she entered the ward, she could no longer hold back the heartache and guilt that she had suppressed for so long. Before she could finish a sentence, tears streamed down her face.

“What your grandfather did back then was indeed a bit heartless. He has regretted it over the years. He was unwilling to die because he had no news of you in the United States and kept hanging on to his last breath.”

“We are also heartbroken by your mother’s death. Your father has also had a hard time these past few years. Although the couple’s relationship was not good, they made it through all these years. If it weren’t for you two brothers, they would never have thought about getting a divorce.”

"Xiaobin, your grandparents are getting old and won't live much longer. Your grandfather's only wish before he dies is to see you and hear you call him 'Grandpa' one more time."

"Grandma knows you're feeling wronged, and Grandma doesn't want to force you. She just wanted to let Grandpa arrange his funeral while he's still alive. Right now, you're his biggest concern. He'll agree to whatever you ask for, even if it means losing face and begging his old comrades or using all the connections in the Fu family to pave the way for you."

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"no need"

Gu Bin couldn't bear to see his grandmother cry, and he felt bad too: "I can handle my own affairs, you don't need to worry about me."

"Are you still resentful towards your grandfather?"

When Grandma saw that he wouldn't budge, she cried her eyes out and became even more heartbroken.

"No."

Gu Bin was filled with mixed emotions: "I admit I have a knot in my heart. My mother's death was a huge blow to me. If it weren't for Xi Yu writing me a letter that rekindled my hope, I might have been completely devastated and never come back."

"Even so, I have never resented anyone. The only person I resent is myself. It was my negligence that prevented me from taking good care of my mother and that I failed my grandfather's trust."

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"Xiaobin, your mother's death is not your fault, it's your grandparents' fault."

Seeing his dejected expression, Grandma Fu felt a sharp pain in her heart, as if pierced by needles.

"Grandma, stop talking."

Gu Bin smiled bitterly, "There's no point in arguing about this. The person I feel most guilty and uneasy about doesn't even know I'm back. I don't even have the face to see her."

The person you're referring to is...

Grandma Fu's heart skipped a beat. After hesitating for a long time, she finally stammered out the person she least wanted to mention at that moment: "Your maternal grandmother?"

"Yes."

Gu Bin lowered his eyelids, unable to hide his grief: "After Grandpa passed away, she went to Guangdong with my eldest uncle. She always said she didn't like the South, couldn't understand the local dialect, and that no place was as good as her own home. But with Grandpa gone, no one was there to keep her company, so she had no choice but to leave her hometown and go to a completely unfamiliar place."

"The lifestyle in Guangdong is very different from that in the North, and she probably isn't used to it. I feel so sad when I think about how my grandmother isn't eating or sleeping well there. I want to bring her back, but I don't dare to see her or tell her that my mother has passed away. I'm afraid she won't be able to accept the cruel reality and will suffer a mental breakdown like my mother."

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Grandma Fu was filled with guilt and unease: "Your maternal grandmother didn't know your mother had passed away?"

"I guess I don't know."

Gu Bin shook his head sadly: "I didn't tell anyone. If Sixth Grandfather hadn't asked me, I wouldn't have told him either."

"You've been in the US for so many years."

Grandma Fu was puzzled: "Your eldest uncle didn't go over to see you and your daughter?"

Gu Bin smiled bitterly: "He visited my mother once when she was hospitalized, and I haven't seen her since she passed away."

"Then he must know."

Grandma Fu didn't say it explicitly, but the Fu family had always been concerned about them.

Gu Bin's father was a soldier and it was inconvenient for him to travel abroad, so he entrusted his uncle to visit them in the United States a few times.

However, his uncle did not show himself, but secretly inquired about a lot of information about him.

Otherwise, they wouldn't have known that he had already returned to China. After receiving a questioning call from his sixth grandfather, Gu Jianye, he rushed over from Jinan without a moment's delay.

"Ugh."

Gu Bin's eyes reddened, and he sighed deeply.

"Xiao Bin."

Grandma Fu shed tears of heartache: "Tell Grandma what happened when you got injured this time, so that Grandpa can help you."

"No need, Grandma."

Gu Bin once again refused his grandmother's offer: "I can really handle it myself. My sixth grandfather asked me to work in the Gu family's business, but I didn't agree. It's just that I don't want to be a lawyer. It's not a big deal."

"Xi Yu wanted me to take care of my health, so I went along with her wishes and rested for a while longer to put her mind at ease. She has suffered a lot for me over the years, and I don't want her to suffer any more grievances or worry about me. Spending more time at home with her and letting her have a few days of peace is my way of showing my appreciation."

"Since it's Xiyu's idea, Grandma won't interfere. You can decide for yourselves."

Grandma Fu sighed helplessly, too embarrassed to ask further whether he wanted to recover and return to Jinan first, or go to Guangzhou first.

She didn't ask, and Gu Bin didn't say anything either. The old man and the young man remained silent, and the ward fell silent once again.

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Grandma Fu brought her great-grandson to Shanghai during the Chinese New Year, which not only alarmed Aunt Si, but also attracted a steady stream of Fu family relatives and friends who had heard the news.

The hospital ward had become a meeting room. Gu Bin looked at his uninvited cousins ​​and was speechless: "Why aren't you taking good care of Grandpa in Jinan? What are you doing here?"

"Little Qi, that's where you're wrong."

His second cousin addressed him according to the order of cousins, expressing his dissatisfaction: "You went to America and didn't even keep in touch, but you came back without telling us. You don't take us brothers seriously at all."

"That's right"

The ninth cousin, taking advantage of being the youngest, protested unhappily: "Even if Grandpa is wrong, we haven't offended you. Why should we be held hostile towards you and disregard all brotherhood?"

"That kid deserves a beating."

My second cousin was itching for a fight: "If it weren't for the fact that he's already been stabbed, I would definitely teach him a lesson."

Without saying a word, the fifth cousin grabbed him by the neck: "You little brat, you've finally fallen into our hands. If we don't torture you to death today, we're not surnamed Fu."

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"Grandma, they're bullying me."

Disdaining verbal sparring, Gu Bin directly drew his sword.

"If you dare to hit Xiaobin, Grandma will never forgive you."

Grandma Fu didn't hesitate either, rushing over with small, quick steps and slapping each of them.

"Damn, you little brat, you're so shameless."

Fifth cousin was forced to let go of the person, rubbing his arm and wincing in pain.

"Who told you to be so blind as to come all the way to Shanghai to provoke me?"

Gu Bin smiled slyly and delivered another blow to him.

"Hahaha"

Instead of getting angry, Fifth Cousin laughed: "Five years have passed, and you're still as cunning as ever. You can shut people up with just one word. Now we brothers are relieved. You haven't changed; you're still the Xiao Bin we remember."

"Isn't that just being cheap?"

Gu Bin rolled his eyes at him: "You like being insulted."

"Hahaha"

My second cousin laughed and gave him a warm hug: "I love listening to you guys bicker. It's much better than when I first came in, when you were lying in bed sickly and lifeless."

"Screw you."

Gu Bin pushed the person away with disdain: "Are you seeing things? Do you think I'm an old man? You can call me grandpa if you want, I've already prepared your New Year's money, 500 each."

"And New Year's money?"

Zhao Yuncheng, true to his role as personal assistant, reacted quickly: "You'd better kneel down and kowtow right now!"