Chapter 469: Get it together, man.
[City Medical Center]
"They were saved, Madam." Butler Fu stood a few steps from Grandma Zhu. The latter was standing in front of the window, holding on to her cane to keep her balance, eyes on the city lights that appeared like stars in the ground.
"I haven’t heard the details from Mr. Zhang, but everyone is fine... fortunately," he added solemnly. "They’re on their way here."
Grandma Zhu kept her attention on the view out of the window, letting out a shallow sigh. "It’s been a long time, wasn’t it?"
"When I first met the General, he was still a young private who carried a righteous heart," she continued in a quiet tone. "I remembered how his eyes used to light up in the face of justice — he used to impress me. Time truly changes people, huh?"
"People’s hearts have always been changeable, Madam. If a vicious man found satisfaction in being a house attendant, then it wouldn’t be surprising if a righteous man turned corrupt." A subtle smile appeared on Butler Fu’s face, eyes on the old madam’s back. "It is a shame, however, inevitable."
"Inevitable..." Grandma Zhu rocked her head. "Well, our relationship with him was a fair trade. Butler Fu, the general, already showed whose side he was on. Take away the role I gave him. He is also getting older, after all. He should retire and give the position to someone else worthy to protect this nation."
Butler Fu lowered his head with his arm across his abdomen. "I’ll make arrangements, Madam."
"I am foolish to think my people would never betray my grandson." Grandma Zhu let out a deep exhale, eyes softening as she stared at the twinkling city lights. "They might have not betrayed me, but times were different for Dominic. My poor grandson. This would serve as a lesson for the both of us."