chapter four
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Afternoon,a busy time of day in Y city,the streets were filled with people roaming about,Yu weixing walked amongst the dense crowd of people
He walked for a while before arriving at an old bookstore,his gaze lingered on the door of the bookstore which seemed to be as though it would fall off at any second,a sigh escaped his lips before he walked in,the bell at the door making a jingle, announcing his arrival
"What can I help you with?" An elderly female voice sounded ,the owner of the voice was an old lady who had her head down, seemingly looking at a book of some sort
"Grandma Zheng"Yu weixing said,his voice unconsciously soft
The lady raised her head, revealing a look of warmth
"You unfilal child so you still remember me?"she said with an overdramatic smile,the joy on her face evident
Yu weixing remained quiet for a while before a small smile spread on his lips
"I didn't forget"his voice low
"Ah...you child, don't stand,hurry up and grab a seat from the inner room then come and keep your old lady company"she said,a warm smile on her face
Yu weixing nodded before heading into the inner room,he paused in the room for a while,his face blank,he couldn't help but recall all the times he spent with grandma Zheng,she had always treated him with warmth and care as if he was her own, unlike old lady Yu who had unconsciously tried to get her approval
"Xingxing!?" Grandma zheng's voice sounded, bringing weixing out of his thoughts
"Coming"his lips curved up, unbeknownst to him
Yu weixing grabbed the chair and headed to the counter
"Grandma Zheng"he said softly, taking a seat
"Why do I feel like you are acting clingy today xingxing" Grandma Zheng said,her tune happy though her words seemed to criticize
Yu weixing shook his head"business seems slow grandma Zheng, when are you going to renovate the bookstore" he asked ,his gaze wandering on the structure of the aged bookstore he had spent most of his time in
"Forget about that,I only need it to keep myself busy,ever since old man Zheng died I've been lonely"a sigh escaped her lips
"Bah ... don't talk about that.xingxing you seem to have lost weight "she said, grabbing Yu weixing's hand and examining
Yu weixing chuckled "you always say that"
Grandma Zheng sighed"that's because you always loose weight.That crappy old lady, doesn't she feed you?" Grandma Zheng asked,her worry unhidden
She was probably the only person who dated to refer to old madam Yu as crappy
Grandma Zheng though she had met Han Meiling a handful of times,she had grown a strong detest of her
"That old woman always acts as though she's almighty, looking down on others" Grandma Zheng grumbled
Yu weixing heard her clearly but he ignored it,if it had been in the past,he would have chuckled and retorted her lightly but now he didn't see the need to,after all, according to old madam Yu they were no longer deemed fit to be family....
Grandma Zheng looked over at Yu weixing who seemed to be unusually quiet,though Yu weixing always appeared quiet,she knew him well... probably than he knew himself
He always acted as if he didn't care but she had been with him for so long that she noticed that he cared for what people thought about him that was why he appeared cold hearted
It was easier to push people away than to disappoint them...
"If I remember correctly xingxing,the
results of the national entrance examination is out?"she asked trying to lighten the atmosphere
Yu weixing nodded
He couldn't help but think of what to do next,after all though Xie feichi had helped him so far,he knew not to be ungrateful and he couldn't live off of someone else but the little amount he had would be enough for first year tuition talkless of renting an apartment,that was why he had specifically come to visit Grandma Zheng
"Grandma Zheng I have a favor to ask"Yu weixing asked,his voice low,his ears reddening behind his dyed hair
He wasn't good at asking for help after all...
Yu weixing explained what happened at the Yu mansion and the decision of old madam Yu to cut him off at the family
"...I would like to help you work at the bookstore..and...and if you know anyone that is in need of help... please help introduce me"he concluded,his voice low,head lowered , refusing to meet Grandma Zheng's eyes
Grandma Zheng looked at the child that had pride ridden in his bones asking for help so helplessly,her heart couldn't help but ache
She cursed the old lady of the Yu's one last time in her heart before putting her hands Yu weixing's shoulder raising him up to meet her eyes
"You child,why didn't you tell grandma what you went through sooner..."a sigh escaped her lips,Yu weixing remained quiet
"Nevermind I've seen you've grown and no longer see it necessary to complain anymore"she teased lightly, remembering the child that would always come to complain to her when faced with grievance but over the years,the complaints had reduced then completely stopped..
"I.."Yu weixing managed to say,his eyes reddening,it was as though it was now the pain of all he had to endure came
Seeing Yu weixing like this,Grandma Zheng sighed "no need to come and work here,grandma has enough money to help you"
"There's no-"Grandma Zheng cut him off with a pat on the shoulder,a smile forming on her lips
"If you reject xingxing, consider me an outsider"she said,a little pout on her lips
Yu weixing opened his mouth to say something but he closed it soon after,he couldn't trust himself to speak without breaking down
All he could do was nod and keep Grandma Zheng's kindheartedness in his heart
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"Mother"
A soft voice sounded in the quiet hospital ward,Han Meiling turned towards the door,her gaze on the lady who stood at the door,Gu Yao walked into the room, her steps elegant and graceful
"Yao Yao"
Han Meiling called out,her voice carried a bit of fondness as she stared at her beloved daughter in law
"How's quingli?" Old madam Yu asked,her voice laced with concern
A sigh escaped Gu Yao's lips,her expression tightened "she still hasn't woken up" her voice low as though sad
Old madam Yu felt a pain in her heart
"It's all because of that white eyed wolf"the anger in her tune unhidden,after Yu quingli was her only granddaughter and the one she doted on the most
"Mother, I'm sure A'xing didn't mean it, he's still a child"Gu Yao said, though her words seemed to speak up for Yu weixing,she was clearly fanning the flames
"Nonsense" old madam Yu said, her tune filled with disdain
"I should have sent that white eyed wolf far away from our family when Li Xuan died"regret flashed passed her eyes
"Don't say that mother,A'xing is still your grandson" Gu Yao said
"I have no such grandson, keeping him was doing Li Xuan a favor, unfortunately he turned out to be like this...."she trailed off,a sigh escaping her lips
"If only he turned out like Quingya ..."Gu Yao trailed off
"But at least A'xing still has the inheritance you promised Li Xuan"Gu Yao said,a slight smile formed on her lips
Old madam Yu's brows creased,she had completely forgotten about the inheritance promised to Yu weixing's deceased mother
"He is no longer a member of the Yu family so it is only right if it is revoked"old madam Yu said, though the bit of inheritance meant nothing to her,she felt reluctant to give it to Yu weixing
"Mother"Gu Yao sighed softly"after all A'xing is the son of Li Xuan,Yu zhaung's first wife . What will people say when they find out that our family left him with nothing"she said, seemingly good-hearted
Old madam Yu frowned"The Yu family has already broken off completely from Yu weixing, people have to no right to say anything"
Gu Yao placed her hand on her forehead,a light smile on her lips
"Mother things have changed from the past,the family cannot completely break up with a mere spoken agreement,it needs to be documented In a sort of contract for it to be official,that way, A'xing would be cutoff completely"
Gu yao stood up "At least it's good you didn't do that when breaking off with A'xing,this way,when your anger subsides,you can tell A'xing to come back...I miss him so much"a sigh escaped her lips at the ending
"I made an appointment with some of my friends, I'll be on my way now mother,take care, I'll come to visit another time" she added, exiting the room
A smile formed on Gu Yao's lips once she was outside the ward
She had made a decision to visit old madam Yu in order to make sure Yu weixing was completely cutt off
After all,she didn't know if the old lady would feel some sort of guilt towards Li Xuan later and call You weixing back...
She had already taken care of the b***h Li Xuan,she wouldn't let her son continue to be a possible threat to her own children inheritance
She looked back at the door of Old lady Yu's ward,a smile tugging on her lips before she left, striding away in her high heels
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A/n
Who else feels sorry for my baby xingxing
Ah... I'm kinda missing chengxi right now😪
*Nobody tell xingxing pls...*😝😝😝
So like the book was put on hold because of my exams but pleased to say, I'm done and the result was...okayish
So...if you're a religious or not pls give me your support
Hopefully, I'll get admission to go to college this year🥰🥰🥰
Thanks for waiting for xingxing, pls, don't forget to vote and comment
Love y'all.......😘
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