novelraw Chapter 459 "He did it willingly"
Chapter 459 "He did it willingly"
Chapter 459 "He did it willingly"
Gu Zhiheng: Ugh, what do you mean by believing in science? Your brother's locked up, that's the pirate brother, wake up!
Seeing that even the most cautious and meticulous Qianbao had been fooled, he pouted.
Knowing that even the slightest reaction would cause him pain, he remained silent.
Gu Zhiheng realized that he had awakened in this world, but his expression remained calm.
After seeing his younger brother grow up, he gradually calmed down.
Afterwards, under the pretext of returning to Haicheng to handle business matters, 'Gu Zhiheng' went to see his grandparents in this world.
"Hengbao's here!" Gu's mother was very happy to see her grandson. "When did you arrive? Are you hungry? I'll make you a bowl of noodles since you haven't had milk yet. I made some freshly braised pork sauce; it smells delicious."
“I’m hungry,” Gu Zhiheng said.
"Wait, Grandma will make it for you." Gu's mother immediately went to the kitchen, making it for her grandson herself without even letting the nanny lift a finger.
Gu Zhiheng saw his grandfather, who had not experienced the pain of "white-haired people sending off black-haired people" (although it was a false rumor, his grandparents had already passed away for many years, so what difference did it make whether it was true or not). He was still in good spirits.
"Master."
Father Gu waved to his grandson, "Hengbao's here, come and see my precious parrot."
"Xiao Wu, say something quickly."
The little green parrot named Xiao Wu looked at Gu Zhiheng and said in a childish voice, "May you be healthy and have everything go well."
"Hahaha, so smart." Father Gu touched the little guy's head with his finger and praised him.
Then he said to his grandson, "This is my new little guy, a gift from your uncle. Isn't he smart?"
The old man had a ruddy complexion, wore clean and neat clothes, and spoke with a strong voice. He looked like he could live for at least another ten years.
Gu Zhiheng smiled and said, "Smart, well raised by me."
Father Gu beamed with joy, “It’s all just random learning. Come on, you can feed them too. Watching these little guys will cheer you up.”
As he spoke, he handed the small bag of snacks in his hand to his grandson.
Gu Zhiheng took the food, lowered his eyes, and fed his grandfather's little pet, his cold and aloof expression softening.
Gu's father sensed that his grandson was in a bad mood, so he said, "If you're under a lot of pressure, take a break. Come home and let your grandma cook you something delicious. If you think your grandma is too nagging, the two of us can go fishing, or go see a show that young people like... You can't keep yourself on edge all the time. It's like a spring; if you keep pulling it, it will break. Everyone knows that money is a good thing, but how much is enough? The most important thing is that you're happy."
The calloused hand touched 'Gu Zhiheng's' head.
“Our second son is very capable, more capable than many of his peers. Everyone in the family is proud of you. Don’t push yourself too hard. Go out and have some fun when you have free time. Young people should play more.”
The father and son sat together, speaking tenderly, and the father unconsciously called out the name he used to use.
foul.
Gu Zhiheng's eyes felt a little hot.
He suddenly hugged Gu's father, like a helpless child clinging to his only support.
"Master, I'm sure I've disappointed you." He was referring to his past life.
If his grandparents knew what happened to him in the end, they would probably... wish they had never had him as their grandson.
Mr. Gu was taken aback, then raised his voice, "Nonsense! When have you ever disappointed me?"
He gently patted his beloved grandson's shoulder, his tone firm and strong, "Our Zhiheng is the grandson your grandma and I are most proud of. You and your brother have always been easy to take care of since you were little, you are both good children."
"Are you too tired? If you are, take a few days off, or even stay here and relax."
Gu Zhiheng hummed in agreement, "I need to stay here."
Mr. Gu had not seen Zhiheng so fragile in a long time. He thought that the child was tired from too much work at the company and felt very sorry for him. He was overjoyed to hear that his grandson wanted to stay.
"It's good to stay. Tell Grandma what you want to eat and she'll make it for you. If you don't want to eat home-cooked meals, Grandpa will take you out to eat. There are several restaurants that have opened not far from our house."
Gu Zhiheng nodded, "Okay."
Gu's mother's voice rang out from not far away, "Zhiheng, dinner is ready, come and eat."
"coming."
During a break from eating, Gu Zhiheng's father said to his mother, "Old woman, make Zhiheng's bed; he's staying for a few days."
Without even asking the reason, Gu's mother happily said, "Really? Okay, I'll go right away. Zhiheng hasn't come for a while, and I see he's lost weight. I need to take advantage of him staying at home to help him get some nourishment. I'll go to the market later and see if there are any old hens to buy so I can make soup for him."
“I’ll go with you. If there are any spare ribs, we’ll buy some more. Zhiheng likes sweet and sour spare ribs,” said Father Gu.
"I'll listen to you." Gu's mother hurried upstairs, and before leaving, she said to 'Gu Zhiheng' who was slurping noodles, "Zhiheng, put the bowl down when you're done eating. We'll wash the milk later."
She kept saying, "Traveling is tiring. After you finish eating, take a shower, go back to your room and get some sleep. You'll feel much better after a good night's rest."
Even Gu's mother's nagging was precious to Gu Zhiheng.
After finishing his noodles, he took the empty bowl to the kitchen, washed it skillfully, and put it in the cupboard.
In the blink of an eye, Gu's father saw that his son had finished washing the dishes. "Why did you wash them? Your grandma is going to nag me again..."
Gu Zhiheng said seriously, "I want to wash it myself. I will explain to my grandma so that she won't nag you."
“It’s okay for her to nag, I’m used to it. I’d feel strange if I didn’t hear your grandma nagging one day,” Mr. Gu said with a smile.
"Go upstairs and rest."
Gu Zhiheng hummed in response and followed his memory upstairs back to his room.
He went to the balcony, where he could see far from the high vantage point.
He could see the backs of the elderly Gu couple as they left hand in hand, and he could see the small pedestrians in the distance, and the occasional bicycle passing by...
This lively atmosphere helped dispel much of the gloom in Gu Zhiheng's heart.
He stayed at the Gu family's Western-style house for a week, accompanying his grandfather fishing, watching performances, and helping his grandmother cook. The three of them watched TV series together... He met his soft-spoken older cousin and his lively and cheerful younger cousin Gu Yu, among others.
The Gu family is thriving, and everything is going well for them.
In his spare time, 'Gu Zhiheng' also handles work-related matters. He has experience in the business world, so the body's owner's career is not difficult for him.
With the help of his second uncle and the Lin family, Gu Zhiheng's career in this life is obviously bigger and easier.
Gu Zhiheng felt she should be jealous, but found he wasn't.
He knew that this was the life he was supposed to have.
A week later, 'Gu Zhiheng' said goodbye to his grandparents and embarked on his journey home.
Before leaving, he hugged Mr. and Mrs. Gu.
"Grandpa, Grandma, please take care of yourselves. I will miss you."
The elderly couple were taken aback, feeling an indescribable sense of comfort.
“Come back if you miss us. We’ll be just like we were these past few days.” Father Gu patted his grandson on the back and said, “Take care of yourself too. Take a break when you’re tired from work. Don’t neglect your health, okay?”
Gu Zhiheng listened attentively and replied solemnly, "...I understand, I will."
He released his grandparents, turned and left, and a glint of tears flashed in his eyes as he turned away.
He knew that this departure would be a farewell for him.
Gu Zhiheng didn't dare to look back and walked very fast. He only breathed a long sigh of relief after getting into the car.
A one-night express train journey.
He arrived home at noon.
As soon as I put down my luggage, I heard a clear and melodious voice.
"I'm back."
Gu Zhiheng looked up and saw Gu Zhiyu leaning against the antique shelf, arms crossed, looking at him with a smile in his eyes. "...Big, big brother." He said with surprise.
Gu Zhiyu was wearing his company uniform. He had broad shoulders, a small head, a fair complexion, and bright, intelligent eyes. He had a clean and refreshing demeanor, giving him the air of a college campus heartthrob.
It was the spirit that Gu Zhiheng firmly believed his elder brother should possess.
Gu Zhiyu walked over to his younger brother and hugged him. "Mom said you missed me and asked me to come back and visit when I had time. Since the head of the family has spoken, I dared not not come back. I came back as soon as I had a vacation."
He had been commended several times and promoted several times, so taking leave was not as difficult as before.
Gu Zhiheng asked in surprise, "Did Mother send my eldest brother back?"
Gu Zhiyu looked at him in surprise, "Why are you suddenly calling me 'Mother' again? Didn't you say that 'Mother' is what the villagers call us? Are we supposed to call her 'Mom'?"
“Shout if you want to.” Gu Zhiheng said calmly.
That's just how easygoing my twin brother is.
Gu Zhiyu accepted it readily, his expression indulgent, "Alright, whatever you say."
The two brothers sat on the sofa, with their two dogs, Big Yellow and Amber, sitting on either side of them, just like when they were puppies.
The two dogs were eating the good food that Lin Zhao had won in a lottery. They still looked like young dogs, and were bigger than other dogs of the same breed. They were good guard dogs.
I used to take all four kids to school, now I take Yaobao to and from get off work.
The two dogs had been targeted by dog traffickers, but they managed to escape thanks to their cleverness and even saved many of their kind.
When the owners of the lost dogs learned about this, they specially ordered a wooden tag and sent it to them, which is still hanging around their necks.
Gu Zhiheng patted Da Huang's head, his eyes shining.
It's good that Dahuang is still alive.
Back then, he and his brother were starving, and the skinny Big Yellow gave them the sparrows it had managed to catch. After he became successful, he went back to find Big Yellow, only to find out that... it had been killed and eaten.
This is a regret in Gu Zhiheng's heart.
Gu Zhiyu sat comfortably, propping himself up on his arm as he looked at his younger brother and asked, "Are you having trouble with your career?"
Gu Zhiheng looked up and said, "No, business matters are nothing to me."
"So you miss your brother?" Gu Zhiyu's lips curled slightly.
Gu Zhiheng didn't deny it, just hummed in agreement, his tone slightly somber, "Yes, I miss my brother. Every day without him is painful."
If his brother hadn't done good deeds for him all these years, accumulating merit for him, he wouldn't have had the chance to see them again.
Gu Zhiyu's gaze paused slightly, and he reached out to rub his younger brother's head. "Why are you suddenly so serious? It's quite worrying. What's bothering you? Tell me, and I'll help you figure something out."
"It's nothing, just a bit sentimental. We grew up together, but we've taken different paths." Gu Zhiheng smiled, and before his brother could speak, he asked, "Brother, how many days can you stay at home? I want you to keep me company."
After they graduated from university and went about their own busy lives, Gu Zhiyu never heard these words again. Now, hearing them again, he was filled with mixed emotions.
"If you can stay for a week, what do you want to do? I'll go with you."
Gu Zhiheng's eyes lit up when he was in front of his brother. "I want my brother to go skiing with me, that's what I want most. I also want to go mountain climbing, and I also want to see the sea..."
“Let’s arrange it.” Gu Zhiyu opened a drawer, took out a hardcover notebook, and began to scribble and draw on the itinerary. “I have limited time, so I need to plan the trip in advance. You really want to go skiing, so let’s go skiing first, and then we…”
Gu Zhiheng looked at his elder brother's calm and composed demeanor, and his expression faltered slightly.
It's great that my brother has finally embarked on the path he wanted to take in this lifetime.
The two brothers spent a week playing together before returning home.
Lin Zhao noticed that the coldness in Erzai's eyes had melted away like snow, and his expression was light and cheerful, with a smile on his lips, just like Zhiheng, whom he both envied and was jealous of.
"You're back, you're covered in sweat, you stink, go take a shower."
Gu Zhiyu smiled good-naturedly, "I was in a hurry to get back, I'll go wash up now."
Gu Zhiheng opened his arms, as if to hug Lin Zhao, "Dislike it? Let's stink together."
Lin Zhao didn't dodge; instead, she hugged her son back, her eyes glistening with tears.
She could sense that Erzai was about to leave...
"How old are you? Why are you still acting like a child?"
The young man's voice was low, hoarse, and somber: "Even when I'm eighty, I'm still my mother's child. It's so good to have a mother, so good to be a mother's child."
Lin Zhao burst into tears.
Gu Zhiheng felt a warmth in his chest, as if his heart had been scalded by boiling water, causing his flesh and blood to shrink.
Mother, you feel sorry for your second son, who is walking alone and covered in wounds, right?
Second son, I can see you again, see Dad again, see my older brother and younger siblings again, see my grandparents again... My wish has been fulfilled.
Mom, it doesn't matter where I am, you all need to take good care of yourselves... No matter where I am, my family will always be the one I worry about.
That night.
Gu Zhiheng lay flat on the bed, quietly waiting for the moment to leave, without disturbing anyone, just as he had arrived.
Lin Zhao was extremely uneasy, so she went to her son's room and knocked on the door.
Gu Zhiheng opened his eyes, and his lifeless eyes were filled with light.
He got up, walked to the door, and opened it.
"mother?"
Lin Zhao waved the storybook in her hand and said with a smile, "Want me to tell you a story to lull you to sleep?"
"Yes!" Gu Zhiheng grabbed Lin Zhao's sleeve, his expression stubborn. "Mother can only leave after I fall asleep."
"Okay." Lin Zhao's voice was gentle, her heart filled with love and sorrow.
"Mother is so good," Gu Zhiheng said contentedly.
Lin Zhao's eyes welled up with tears, and she blinked hard to suppress them.
She couldn't let Erzai leave without feeling at ease.
Gu Zhiheng lay on the bed, reluctant to close his eyes. He looked at his mother and a genuine smile appeared on his face.
"mother……"
Lin Zhao stopped and asked in a low voice, "What's wrong?"
"It's so good to be a son who can be a mother."
Upon hearing this, Lin Zhao lowered her head, large tears sliding down her cheeks. She hurriedly wiped them away and playfully slapped her son's arm in annoyance.
"You brat, why are you suddenly getting so sentimental? You almost made me break down. I'm getting old, and my tears are getting lighter and lighter. You won't laugh at me, will you?" She stared at Erzai as if she was going to beat him up if he dared to nod.
"No." Gu Zhiheng laughed easily.
The somber atmosphere was like melted butter.
"I want to hear more," he urged.
Lin Zhao held Erzai's hand and glared at him, "Who interrupted me?"
"It's me, I admit my mistake." The moment the words left his mouth, a look of surprise flashed in Gu Zhiheng's eyes. In his world, the strong preyed on the weak, and the power of speech was in the hands of the strong. He had never apologized or admitted his mistakes before. So, he had this side to him too?
He enjoyed it immensely.
(End of this chapter)