Reborn back to the time before I sold my blood to support my scumbag boyfriend's college educat

Grandpa Xia, tears streaming down his face, held Grandma Xia's hand tightly, his voice trembling, "I promise you, old woman, I will live well and protect the children."

Seeing Grandma Xia's frail appearance, Grandpa Xia couldn't bear to refuse. He was also afraid that Yang Yunxia would continue to cause trouble and harm the Xia family's grandchildren.

"Okay, okay, okay"

Grandma Xia smiled with relief, but her eyes grew increasingly dim. She said "good" three times in a row, happy that she had managed to persuade her husband. She was truly afraid that after she left, her husband would recklessly follow her.

"Old woman, you should rest for a while."

"Um"

When Xia Yichu returned after washing the lunchbox outside, she saw that Grandma Xia seemed to have fallen asleep. Grandpa Xia held her hands tightly, and a wave of sadness washed over him.

She walked gently to the bedside, stood there looking at them, and softly called out to Grandpa Xia.

"grandfather"

"Shh, let your grandma sleep for a while. You can go out now! I'll stay with her. I'll call you if anything happens."

Xia Yichu nodded, tiptoed out, and closed the door behind her.

Grandma Xia slept and woke up repeatedly throughout the day. She couldn't eat any porridge, and Xia Yichu fed her water from her spatial dimension several times, but it didn't help much. Everyone stayed home, afraid to leave. Grandpa Xia stayed in the room with Grandma Xia, never leaving her side.

"Xiao Chu, go for a walk outside."

Pei Shizhou didn't return until after 7 p.m. After checking on Grandma Xia, he called Xia Yichu to come outside to talk.

"it is good"

Xia Yichu knew that Pei Shizhou wanted to go with her, so she quickly went out with him.

"Shizhou, how's it going?"

"The Pei family has nothing? Last night, besides Pei Zongyu, Pei Feng and Pei Zongna didn't come home."

Last night, Xia Yichu told her that a mysterious person had told her that Feng Yarou had evidence of Pei Feng's murder, and Pei Shizhou and Zhou Wenbin went to the Pei family again. When they arrived at the Pei family, Feng Yarou was still unconscious.

The two of them thoroughly searched the Pei family's house, from top to bottom. During this time, Pei Zongyu returned drunk and was drugged by them. However, after searching for several hours, they found nothing in the Pei family's house.

Pei Feng and Pei Zongna didn't return until dawn. Just before daybreak, Pei Shizhou drove Zhou Wenbin home. Pei Shizhou then drove off to look for Pei Feng, but he couldn't find him even now. Where did he go?

"Shizhou, don't rush, let's take it slow. So many years have passed, waiting another year or two won't hurt."

"You and Uncle Zhou must not be anxious. You must keep a close eye on Uncle Zhou and prevent him from doing anything impulsive."

Pei Shizhou and Xia Yichu weren't too worried. Because of what happened in their past lives, Xia Yichu was more worried about Zhou Wenbin.

"Okay, don't worry! I'll keep an eye on Uncle. Xiao Chu, thank you for what happened this time. If it weren't for you, my uncle..."

"It's only right. Uncle Zhou's medical skills are superb. He will benefit more people in the future. It's not worth risking your life for a scumbag like Pei Feng."

Shi Zhou, no matter how many outrageous things Pei Feng has done to your mother, you must not act impulsively.

Before you do anything, think about Grandpa and Grandma Zhou. If something happens to either you or Uncle Zhou, they won't be able to handle the blow.

Xia Yichu thought for a moment, and then, still feeling uneasy, added one more sentence.

"Xiao Chu, what about you?"

"I definitely don't want anything to happen to you, you have to be okay."

"Okay, we're all fine, but nobody is allowed to get hurt."

At this moment, Xia Zhiheng, with red eyes, came out carrying Xiao Bo. Xiao Bo looked very sleepy and was dozing off in Xia Zhiheng's arms.

"Xiao Chu, Grandma is calling you."

"it is good"

Xia Yichu quickly ran inside. Everyone was in Grandma Xia's room, which was rather narrow. Some people were standing at the door, tears streaming down their faces, looking into the room. When they saw Xia Yichu coming, they made way for her to go in.

"Grandma, Xiao Chu is here. Is there anything you want to say to her?"

With tears streaming down his face, Xia Zhiqian held Grandma Xia's hand. Grandma Xia lay on the bed, struggling to look at Xia Yichu.

"Grandma, I'm here."

"Small... First"

Grandma Xia called out weakly, but Xia Yichu only saw her lips move slightly; she couldn't hear her voice at all.

"Grandma, please tell me, I'm listening."

Xia Yichu put her ear close to Grandma Xia's mouth and heard Grandma Xia say, "Xiao Chu, I'm sorry, Grandma can't protect you anymore."

Grandma Xia spoke haltingly, a tear rolling down her cheek as she looked at Pei Shizhou. Pei Shizhou quickly stepped forward and squatted down.

"Grandma Xia"

"Grandma, don't worry, I'll take good care of myself. No one can bully me," Xia Yichu said with a smile through her tears.

"well"

"Grandma Xia, don't worry, I will take good care of Xiao Chu and won't let her suffer any grievances."

Pei Shizhou made a solemn promise. Grandma Xia nodded slightly, her eyes full of relief.

Suddenly, Grandma Xia's breathing became rapid, and Grandpa Xia called out Grandma Xia's name loudly.

Finally, Grandma Xia's hand slowly fell to her sides. The room instantly erupted in sobs; Xia Yichu wept uncontrollably, clutching Grandma Xia's hand tightly, unwilling to let go.

Grandpa Xia was overcome with tears, and he seemed to have aged considerably in an instant. Xia Zhiheng, Xia Zhiqian, and the others also wept uncontrollably. Xiao Bo was awakened by the crying and started wailing as well.

Pei Shizhou gently patted Xia Yichu's shoulder and softly comforted her, "Xiao Chu, please accept my condolences."

Xia Yichu took a deep breath, forcing back her grief, and said, "Grandma, rest in peace. We'll be fine."

Everyone cried for about half an hour. When Grandpa Zhou, Grandma Zhou, and Zhou Wenbin arrived and saw the chaotic scene, they told everyone to quickly bathe and dress Grandma Xia, and to call relatives and friends to inform them.

Despite his grief, Xia Guoan arranged work, but Grandpa Xia held Grandma Xia's hand tightly, refusing to let go, and no amount of persuasion could dissuade him. Sadness enveloped the entire family, and everyone was deeply worried about Grandpa Xia.

Xia Yichu stepped forward, squatted down beside Grandpa Xia, and said softly, "Grandpa, Grandma passed away peacefully. She must have wanted you to be well too. We must let Grandma leave with dignity."

Grandpa Xia's eyes were vacant; he simply held Grandma Xia's hand tightly, as if she would disappear if he let go.

Xia Yichu's eyes reddened, and she continued, "Grandpa, if you keep going like this, Grandma won't be at peace over there. Besides, so many people in the family are waiting. Let's work together to make sure Grandma's funeral is arranged properly."

Grandpa Xia's body trembled slightly, and his cloudy eyes looked at Xia Yichu, as if he was thinking about her words.

After a long while, he finally loosened his grip, and everyone breathed a sigh of relief.

Afterwards, everyone divided the work and got busy. Xia Yichu and Xia Guofang, along with Su Qingyan, helped Grandma Xia wash her body and change her into her burial clothes.

Grandpa Zhou, Grandma Zhou, and Zhou Wenbin also stayed to help, as everyone knew that Grandma Xia didn't have much time left.

Two days ago, everything that needed to be prepared had been taken care of, and Grandma Xia had been cleaned up. Xia Guoan and the other men carried Grandma Xia to the door panel of the main room and laid out the prepared mattress on it.

Xia Guoan and the other men busied themselves setting up a mourning tent and arranging tables and chairs in the courtyard. Xia Yichu and Su Qingyan, on the other hand, were preparing incense, candles, paper money, and other sacrificial items inside the house.

Then, all that's left is to wait for relatives and friends to come and offer condolences tomorrow. Meanwhile, Grandpa Xia quietly stayed by Grandma Xia's side, his gaze gentle and sorrowful, as if recalling every little detail of their past.