Chapter 442: 442 Visiting the Grave
Chapter 442: Chapter 442 Visiting the Grave
Tang Chuxia was very curious, not knowing the old lady’s intention.
When Tang Chuxia reached the bedside, the old lady took off a jade bracelet from her own wrist.
“Girl, don’t disdain grandma’s old stuff. This was part of my dowry back then, not something from the Wu Family!”
She still remembered what Tang Chuxia whispered in her ear; if it weren’t for Tang Chuxia’s words, she would have really been gone.
At that time, she felt her wish was fulfilled and just wanted to find relief.
Tang Chuxia didn’t dare to take it; it obviously had a significant background. But the old lady insisted, leaving Tang Chuxia no choice but to agree, thinking she would find something of equal value to return later.
Mrs. Wu, a discerning woman, hadn’t expected that the old lady still had such a good piece, and her expression changed immediately.
If not for her still keeping her rationality, she might have done something to Tang Chuxia.
Next to her, Dangdang didn’t have any thoughts about it.
She was very afraid of the old lady at that moment, fearing that if she were gone, people would say things like Dangdang being fated with hardship.
Seeing Tang Chuxia accept her bracelet, the old lady was satisfied and patted her on the back of her hand.
Fortunately, the old lady noticed Dangdang and took off her last bracelet left on her wrist to put it on Dangdang.
“This was a meeting gift from my mother-in-law years ago. So many years have passed; it was originally given to Dajuan, but she returned it to me before she left. Now grandma gives it to you!”
This amounted to acknowledging the existence of a daughter-in-law in the Wu family.
Father Wu understood that his mother acknowledged Dangdang as a daughter-in-law, but she didn’t want to recognize Mrs. Wu.
Mrs. Wu’s expression was certainly unpleasant. She cast a subtle glance at Dangdang; if not for the inappropriate circumstances, she might have acted against Dangdang.
Only Tang Chuxia noticed this scene, her eyes slightly squinting as she glanced at Mrs. Wu.
Ever since exposing Mrs. Wu’s true face, Tang Chuxia had always worried about when Mrs. Wu might do something similar to Dangdang.
That would indeed mean death.
The four little ones were sweetly chatting around the old lady, making her heart melt.
Father Wu was also constantly filtering through all the names in his mind.
Finally, he said, “Let’s call them National Prosperity and People’s Peace. In their generation, they use the character ‘Yong.’ Starting with the eldest: Yongguo, Yongfu, Yongmin, Yong’an!”
It’s a habit many people have; they like giving meaningful names.
Hearing this, Tang Chuxia twitched the corners of her mouth.
So, in this era, there are many people with the same name, and that’s how it is?
Names like National Prosperity and People’s Peace and Defense of Home and Country are repeatedly used.
Without mentioning Tang Chuxia’s silent complaints, even Mrs. Wu found it hard to listen to, but she couldn’t withstand the old lady’s approval, at least considering it auspicious.
“Then let’s call them that!”
National Prosperity and People’s Peace.
The four children didn’t understand what those words meant, but seeing their great-grandma agree, they knew they had earned proper names.
The old lady was very weak, feeling sleepy after talking for a while, and she shooed everyone out.
“Where’s Haipeng?” Mrs. Wu looked around, not seeing Wu Haipeng, and directly asked Dangdang.
Dangdang softly replied about Wu Haipeng going out, and Mrs. Wu raised her voice in questioning, “On the second day of your wedding, you let my son go to work. What are you up to?”
This sentence was simply incriminating!
Dangdang was stunned.
Gu Nanzhi and Tang Chuxia, as junior members, really couldn’t argue with Mrs. Wu.
Fortunately, Father Wu was quite reliable at this time, directly shouting, “Shut up! What are you on about blaming your daughter-in-law for what your son wants to do? If you’re free, go wash our mother’s clothes!”
Mrs. Wu cried.
Father Wu showed her no face, and she could already imagine her future days.
Mrs. Wu bit her lip tightly, but she didn’t have the confidence to resist because she was afraid!
Afraid that if she stubbornly argued back, she might end up divorced and be scorned not just by the world but also by her own family.
Perhaps middle-aged people value face more.
Tang Chuxia, however, saw that Mrs. Wu had a murderous intent; she must have been an excellent hunter, always successful over the years, crafting a virtuous wife and loving mother image for many, but she never fooled herself.
The deeply ingrained thought of plunder and destruction in Mrs. Wu’s bones was too stubborn for ordinary people to comprehend.
“Are you yelling at me now for her? Are you also disdaining me?”
Mrs. Wu’s sudden explosion was not met with Father Wu’s comfort; instead, it provoked him even further.
He turned solemn: “Stop pretending. If you disgust me more, I’ll bring you to justice right away!”
In this matter, Mrs. Wu was indeed at fault, but her actions weren’t enough to convict her, merely enough for a scolding, which held little significance.
Father Wu’s threat carried a lot of weight for the unprepared Mrs. Wu.
The two of them were about to tear into each other in the room, but Tang Chuxia stopped them.
“Uncle, Aunt, don’t focus on each other’s faults right now. First, settle down the four little ones; they’re frightened!”
Tang Chuxia signaled them to look at the four little ones, which finally calmed Father and Mrs. Wu down.
Mrs. Wu surely didn’t feel anything, and the presence of these children constantly reminded her of the sins she once committed.
In contrast, Father Wu was filled with guilt, wholeheartedly wanting to take care of the four kids, who could indeed call him grandpa.
When the four little ones shyly looked at Father Wu, Tang Chuxia reminded them, “This is your grandpa. If you want anything, just tell your grandpa directly. If you lack something, you can ask him for it; he’s your real grandpa!”
The eldest child understood, catching onto Tang Chuxia’s meaning.
Shitou timidly called out, “Grandpa.”
This delighted Father Wu immensely.
Father Wu hugged Shitou, asking happily what they wanted.
Shitou, the most courageous of the four, had just been too frightened to speak before, but now, realizing Father Wu was indeed their real grandpa, and seeing how the kids in the village would ask their grandpas for things, he boldly spoke up.
“We want to visit the grave!”
Shitou still remembered that visiting his parents’ grave was necessary for them to have peace in the afterlife.
Father Wu was dumbfounded and then tears welled up.
“Alright, Grandpa will buy incense, candles, and joss paper, and we’ll go back to visit your parents’ grave!”
Father Wu was very excited about this, and he even told Dangdang, “Go find Haipeng and tell him to come back. We’ll go back and pay respects to our ancestors!”
Originally, they were supposed to return to pay respects before the wedding, but Mrs. Wu had said that with no one in the old home, there was no point, and they should just offer simple prayers in the town.
Now, Father Wu insisted on going back to offer proper respects.
“But what if Haipeng disagrees?”