Chapter 1123: Awakening (1)
Old Ge didn’t want to follow them at first, fearing he would be deceived and refusing to become a servant; however, the recent ordeal made him realize that with his own abilities, if someone came after them again, he would be powerless to protect his grandson. He would regret it too late. Thus, he decided to sell himself into servitude, trusting that the skills of the two young masters could at least leave a way out for his grandson.
His family owned three run-down rooms and two acres of land, which he entrusted to his cousin. It was thanks to the cousin’s help through the years that his family, both old and young, had managed to survive.
"Brother, are you really leaving?" the cousin asked Old Ge, unable to hide his reluctance. "Is the new master good?"
"Our family, both old and young, truly doesn’t know what the future holds. Fortunately, the young master appreciates my skill in cultivating red fruits and has invited me to go with him. He’s also promised to let Dandan attend school. I figure it’s worth taking a chance, certainly better than rotting away here, right?"
"Then go, brother. I’ll take care of the house and the land for you. If things don’t work out, at least you’ll have a meal to come back to," said Old Ge’s cousin with a nod.
"If it’s good over there, I’ll send you a message, and you can join us," Old Ge said, patting his cousin on the shoulder.
Old Ge’s cousin nodded in agreement.
Old Ge and his grandson didn’t have many possessions, just a couple of sets of clothes to change into and a dozen pots of red fruits that he had grown.
Gu Yao went to the town and directly purchased a horse carriage to bring the grandfather and grandson back.
Gu Qingheng knew that Xinxin would definitely be pleased to see the old man. As long as she was happy, he felt that whatever he did was worthwhile.
However, they hadn’t been far from the Ge homestead when they received a message from Shadow Three. Gu Qingheng’s face changed as soon as he read it.