novelraw Chapter 303 Extra Chapter 1: Father-Son Relationship
Chapter 303 Extra Chapter 1: Father-Son Relationship
Chapter 303 Extra Chapter 11: Father and Son's Love
Kashgar, southern Xinjiang.
In September, Kashgar offers a unique experience. During the day, you can wear short sleeves to photograph the ancient city's light and shadow effects, while in the evening, you can wrap yourself in a windbreaker to watch the bazaar sunset. The temperature changes throughout the day are a photographer's dream of ultimate romance.
I arrived in Kashgar at 9 p.m. after transiting through WLMQ from Jinan. Taking into account the time difference, it was equivalent to 11 p.m. Beijing time.
Grandma Gu felt a chill as soon as she got off the plane. She raised her eyebrows proudly at her grandson and said, "It was right to bring more clothes, wasn't it? I was so wise to listen to you. The babies would have caught a cold."
"Yes, yes, you're absolutely right."
Gu Bin quickly offered a compliment: "They say having an elder in the family is like having a treasure. This family can't do without you."
Stop talking nonsense.
Grandma Gu chuckled and scolded, "Hurry up and get the luggage, and put coats on the babies."
"As ordered!"
Gu Bin deliberately acted silly, made a salute gesture, and led the four kids to speed up and run away like the wind.
"Oh dear, this child."
Grandma Gu looked disgusted: "You're over thirty and still so immature."
"Hahaha."
Grandpa Liu watched with great pleasure and laughed heartily.
When the two elders arrived at the baggage claim area, Gu Bin had already dressed the four babies.
The babies happily frolicked around their parents, with Pingping and Xixi vying to push the luggage cart.
"Oh dear, these two kids are so naughty."
Grandma Gu may seem disgusted, but she is actually full of doting affection.
"It's more lively with a child around."
Grandpa Liu chuckled and turned his gaze to the exit of the arrival hall, where he quickly spotted a familiar figure.
"Sixth Grandfather, you've come too?"
Fu Zheng stood outside the railing, peering inside. The moment their eyes met, they immediately broke into happy smiles.
"What? Not welcome?"
Grandpa Liu strolled over with his steady, old-fashioned steps, deliberately teasing him in a playful manner.
"no."
Fu Zheng was tongue-tied and not as eloquent as Gu Bin. Caught off guard by his sixth grandfather's question, he was a bit speechless. The more he tried to explain, the less fluent he became, and he broke out in a cold sweat.
Sixth Grandfather knew his temperament well, so he smiled helplessly and didn't blame him.
"Why did you come alone? Where's Rui Rui?"
Grandma Gu arrived shortly after, looked around, and was surprised not to see her beloved great-grandson.
"Rui Rui has a slight fever."
Fu Zheng hurriedly explained, "He was getting an IV drip at the infirmary and couldn't make it in time, so I didn't ask him to come over."
"Does he have a fever?"
Grandma Gu felt sorry for her great-grandson and couldn't help but complain, "How did you take care of the child? He got sick."
"It's nothing serious."
Fu Zheng gave an awkward laugh: "It's just a bit of tonsillitis. I didn't want him to miss his studies, so I thought I'd give him an IV drip for a couple of days to help him recover faster."
"You're taking care of the child all by yourself, and it's true that you're being a bit too rough with the care."
Grandma Gu, relying on her status as an elder, spoke without restraint: "Have you ever thought about finding someone else? It's not good to always be single. Having a woman by your side, someone who cares about you, is also good for the children."
"Cough cough."
Fu Zheng was embarrassed again. He didn't expect that the old lady's arrival would bring him so much blame.
He covered his mouth with his hand and coughed twice, trying to find an excuse to gloss over the matter.
"Don't try to fool me."
Before she could speak, Grandma Gu cut her off with a single sentence: "I came here this time to see with my own eyes how you two, father and son, are living such a miserable life. It's one thing to live a hard life alone, but to drag your child down with you is another. What kind of father are you? You're so irresponsible."
Fu Zheng made the old lady blush with embarrassment after being scolded by her.
"What's going on?!"
Gu Bin sensed something was wrong and strode over in a few steps: "We're here for a vacation, it would be great to have a good time, why are you criticizing us the moment we meet?"
"Rui Rui is sick and couldn't come to pick me up at the airport."
Grandma Gu was unable to see her beloved great-grandson right away, and she felt a burning anger inside, which she couldn't bear to keep from being vented.
Is it serious?
Gu Bin winked at his older brother, trying to help him out of the predicament.
"The doctor said it's nothing serious."
Fu Zheng smiled gratefully: "It's just a fever from catching a cold. A couple of days of IV drips will do the trick."
"If the doctor says so, then it must be nothing to worry about."
Gu Bin deliberately made an excuse for his older brother: "How about this, let's not go to the guesthouse first, let's go straight to the infirmary. When Grandma sees people, she'll naturally feel better."
"to make."
Fu Zheng had the same idea and readily agreed.
"Then let's go, don't just stand here."
When Gu Bin saw Lin Xiyu come out with the babies, he winked at her.
"Babies, say hello to Uncle?"
Lin Xiyu understood immediately and smiled as she told the babies to greet their brother-in-law.
Hello, Uncle.
The babies are all very well-behaved, calling out to people in their sweet, babyish voices.
"good."
Fu Zheng finally had an excuse to escape from the old lady's watchful eye. He hugged each of the four babies and took out the milk candies he had prepared beforehand from his pocket, giving each of them a few pieces.
The babies were even happier with the milk candy, and they played happily around him.
Grandma Gu couldn't afford to lose her temper in front of the children, so she had to forcefully suppress her anger.
Fu Zheng smiled with a sense of relief, took the luggage cart from Lin Xiyu, and led the way.
"Grandma, are you tired? Let me help you."
Gu Bin seized the opportunity to curry favor, supporting the old lady's arm, showing her the utmost consideration and filial piety.
"Humph."
Grandma Gu could easily see through his little scheme, and she snorted as if to answer him.
"The Empress Dowager is moving; all bystanders should make way immediately."
Gu Bin imitated a shout from a TV drama, signaling the babies to make way.
"Hey hey hey."
The babies found it fun and were happy to cooperate with their father, separating to either side according to their own preferences.
Da Bao was the most mischievous, running back and forth several times before finally choosing to stand on the right with Le Le and stand at attention after being warned by his mother.
Gu Bin nodded in satisfaction and helped the old lady walk through the middle.
"Hurry up and follow, be the honor guard for the Empress Dowager's palanquin."
Lin Xiyu smiled and fooled the four little brats.
The babies were so innocent and adorable, they followed the two of them happily, acting as a solemn honor guard.
"Hahaha."
Grandpa Liu was amused and couldn't stop laughing.
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Military region medical clinic.
Rui Rui was lying in the hospital bed receiving an IV drip, with a beautiful woman in a white coat standing next to her.
"Aunt Su, you can go ahead and do your work. You don't need to stay with me."
Rui Rui shifted her body awkwardly, moving further away from the edge of the bed.
Su Qin is a military doctor who combines traditional Chinese and Western medicine. She is highly skilled and well-known in the military region.
She met Fu Zheng, and after Rui Rui fell ill, she always took good care of him and showed him great concern.
Rui Rui is already sixteen years old, no longer a child. It's clear that Su Qin's special care for him has an ulterior motive.
Thinking about the eager look in Su Qin's eyes when she saw her father, I felt very uncomfortable.
Another woman who wants to be his stepmother.
He had seen this kind of thing many times since he came to southern Xinjiang.
In the past, Dad rejected all those women decisively, without showing any mercy. But this Aunt Su was a rather special case.
She was the best doctor in the military region, and no one wanted to offend a goddess doctor who could cure diseases and save lives.
Dad was no exception.
Not only do they dare not offend them, but they also have to say a few nice compliments every time they meet them.
Fearing to displease the miracle doctor, they would add a few more bitter herbs to the prescription when treating patients.
The taste was indescribably sour and refreshing.
"If you feel unwell, just call out. Auntie is right next door."
Su Qin noticed his resistance, but didn't press him. She gave him a few more instructions and then left the consultation room.
"Hoo."
Rui Rui relaxed and secretly breathed a sigh of relief after seeing her leave.
-
As Su Qin walked out of the consultation room, she happened to run into Grandma Gu and her entourage coming towards her.
Fu Zheng was holding a beautiful little girl in his arms, happily playing with her. Both of them were laughing very happily.
Su Qin narrowed her eyes, a hint of displeasure rising within her.
So this person can laugh too?
Why does she always have a stern face whenever I see her, as if she's someone I can't approach?
"Fu Zheng?!"
As she was thinking this, the group of people arrived.
"Dr. Su?"
When Fu Zheng heard someone call him, he turned his gaze away from Lele and looked at the person who had called him. Sure enough, his smile froze, and he returned to his usual indifference.
Su Qin laughed in exasperation: "Does Captain Fu have some grudge against me? He can't even smile anymore?"
"No."
Fu Zheng categorically denied it.
"No?"
Su Qin raised an eyebrow and retorted, "Then why do you change your expression as soon as you see me? It's as if I've done something wrong and have let you down so badly?"
"Dr. Su, you've misunderstood."
Fu Zheng felt a chill run down his spine as she pressed him with her questions.
"So many eyes are watching."
Before he could finish speaking, Su Qin glanced at the Gu family with a half-smile: "You still want to renege?"
"You saw it?"
Fu Zheng took the opportunity to turn back and seek help from his relatives and friends.
However, to his utter surprise, all his relatives and friends were watching him with amusement.
Even in Sixth Grandpa's eyes, a glimmer of gossip was clearly visible.
Grandma Gu, needless to say, looked at Su Qin with such fervor that she was practically ready to ask on the spot, "What exactly is your relationship?"
Fu Zheng was dumbfounded, and two drops of cold sweat dripped down the back of his head.
"I've prescribed some traditional Chinese medicine for Rui Rui. Please come to the internal medicine clinic with me."
Su Qin's eyes gleamed with smugness. She finished speaking and walked away on her own.
Fu Zheng felt a bitter taste in his mouth. Not daring to offend her, he could only grit his teeth, stuff Lele into his younger brother's arms, and turn around to follow her.
"Oh."
Grandma Gu chuckled, watching the two figures leave one after the other, and teased him with a smile, "My grandson, when did you become so obedient?"
Fu Zheng's back stiffened, and several more beads of cold sweat dripped down the back of his head.
-
Internal medicine clinic.
Su Qin waited for him to come in, then immediately closed the door and pinned him against the wall: "Rui Rui is resistant to me. Haven't you told him about us yet?"
"The two of us?"
Fu Zheng feigned ignorance: "What is it?"
"You still dare to pretend with me?"
Su Qin grabbed his collar and pulled him down: "We've already kissed, are you trying to renege on our promise?"
"I didn't mean to."
Fu Zheng gave a wry smile: "I just accidentally bumped into something when I fell."
Before he could finish speaking, Su Qin stood on tiptoe and covered his mouth with her tongue.
Fu Zheng's heartbeat became erratic, and his breathing became labored.
"You still dare to say you don't like me?"
Su Qin released her hand before he could react, and raised the corners of her lips triumphantly: "You didn't fall this time, did you? Your first reaction has already betrayed your true feelings. Not pushing me away means that your subconscious has already accepted me. You're just being stubborn and don't want to admit it."
“There are many officers in the military region who are about your age, and they are all more suitable for you than I am.”
"I don't like young people, I prefer mature and stable ones."
I am eleven years older than you.
Fu Zheng gave a helpless, bitter smile, deliberately emphasizing his age in his tone.
"I told you, I don't care about age."
Su Qin didn't give him a chance to escape: "Eleven years old is nothing. With my knowledge and life experience, those immature young people who haven't even grown their hair yet have no charm in my eyes."
You're only twenty-nine years old, yet you talk like you're seventy or eighty.
She's just a girl who skipped a few grades and went to university a few years earlier; in my eyes, she's just a naive young girl.
Fu Zheng secretly scoffed, the meaning in his eyes was too obvious, he was being looked down upon again.
Are you insulting me?
Su Qin narrowed her eyes and looked at him threateningly.
"No."
Fu Zheng denied it instinctively.
"Can't even lie."
Su Qin scoffed: "There's a mirror over there. Go look at yourself and see what a truly hypocritical expression looks like. That's exactly what you're like right now."
Fu Zheng: "."
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Outside the internal medicine clinic.
"Tsk tsk, it's just a prescription, why is it taking so long?"
The Gu family and their relatives waited in the corridor, showing no intention of leaving.
Grandma Gu spoke in a sarcastic tone, seemingly expressing dissatisfaction, but in reality, her face was full of gossip.
"Something's not right, something's really not right."
Gu Bin nodded in agreement: "Big Brother isn't the type to be easily manipulated, unless he willingly jumps into a fire pit himself."
What you see as a pit of fire, someone else might see as a honey pot.
Lin Xiyu also showed her cunning side by teasing her brother-in-law.
I don't know if it's a honey pot or not.
Gu Bin suddenly changed the subject and said, "All I know is that if we keep standing here like this, we'll soon become the center of gossip in the entire infirmary."
"Hey, hey."
Upon hearing this, Lin Xiyu looked around and indeed saw quite a few nurses, their eyes lingering on her family members with ambiguous glances.
"Let's hurry up and leave, or we'll become a spectacle for others."
Her ears turned red, and she instinctively picked up Lele, using her daughter to shield her face, and ran into the examination room.
Gu Bin suppressed a laugh and sped up, making a quick getaway with the three treasures.
Grandpa Liu walked away with his hands behind his back, looking completely indifferent.
The three nannies followed behind, showing great awareness.
In the blink of an eye, all the bystanders had dispersed, leaving only an old lady in the corridor, a woman who had worried herself sick over her children and grandchildren.
Grandma Gu was still imagining what would happen inside the internal medicine clinic.
"I think that female doctor is probably interested in Xiaozheng, Xiaobin, what do you think?"
The old lady grinned mischievously, then reached out her hand only to find empty air, realizing that no one was around her.