Chapter 2025 - 2023: Went Along
Just at that moment, Qi Fangxiu’s classmate suddenly shouted at the door, "Fangxiu, your family is here to see you."
This sentence gave Qi Fangxiu a fright, and he jumped up in surprise, turning his head towards the door. He let out a sigh of relief; thankfully, it wasn’t his grandfather or father, but his Fifth Uncle.
Fifth Uncle had been given his instructions in advance, so naturally, he wouldn’t expose his lies in front of his classmates.
But why had Fifth Uncle come here to find him?
He hadn’t told Fifth Uncle that he was working here, so he felt a bit uneasy because he noticed that Fifth Uncle didn’t look very well.
He quickly said to Qin Xiaoyu, "Xiao Yu, my Fifth Uncle is looking for me. I’ll go out and see what’s up, wait for me here, I’ll be right back."
What could Qin Xiaoyu say?
She could only nod, "Okay, I’ll wait for you here."
Receiving Qin Xiaoyu’s permission, Qi Fangxiu quickly walked over to Qi Laowu.
He could pretty much guess the reason his Fifth Uncle came to find him, surely to ask him to go home for New Year’s.
Presumably, his grandfather had called him.
On the other hand, Qi Laowu frowned and pursed his lips, unable to imagine his Qi Fangxiu wearing the uniform of the Top Grade Beef Noodle Restaurant. He wondered what Old Master Qi would think if he saw it.
However, Old Master’s temper is truly unpredictable, maybe he’d even praise his grandson for his capabilities.
Clearly, the job had been found and started; it seemed that Qi Fangxiu was not planning to return to Yun City.
Then he must tell Qi Fangxiu what Old Master Qi had instructed him to say, right?
Otherwise, he wouldn’t be able to bring him back. Exhausted from his search, Qi Laowu thought to himself.
Thus, Qi Laowu had to gather his emotions, making himself look anxious and sorrowful, otherwise, Qi Fangxiu would not believe him.
At this moment, Qi Laowu underestimated the regard Qi Fangxiu had for Old Master Qi.
When Qi Laowu pulled Qi Fangxiu out of the Top Grade Beef Noodle Restaurant and stood at the door, speaking to him in a grievous tone the words Old Master Qi had asked him to say, Qi Fangxiu’s face instantly turned pale.
Even his body staggered a bit, grabbing Qi Laowu incredulously, his voice trembling, "Fifth Uncle, tell me, is this true? You’re not lying to me?"
This guy had great strength, almost making it hard for Qi Laowu to breathe.
But the arrow was on the string and had to be released, and the words had already been said; once said, how can they be taken back?
Besides, if taken back, his big red envelope at the end of the year would definitely be gone. Not only gone, but he might even face a penalty. These consequences stamped out his last bit of hesitation and reluctance.
He gritted his teeth tightly, unable to squeeze out tears, but he could make his eyes blood-red. Qi Laowu was truly an actor.
At this moment, he said, his voice slightly choked, "Fangxiu, Fifth Uncle isn’t lying to you. I’ve been looking for you for two days. I called, your grandfather...now he’s in a very bad condition. Your grandfather...his only wish is to see you one last time..."
Said brokenly, in Qi Fangxiu’s ears, it was like a bolt from the blue. He struggled to stand steady, letting go of his grip.
Sorrow and countless painful emotions rose in his heart.
This moment was no longer hesitant, he looked up and saw the bus stop not far away, then he said to Qi Laowu, "Wait for me, I’ll catch a bus back right away."
Qi Laowu, though feeling guilty, knew his task was basically complete since Qi Fangxiu agreed to return. Anyway, he’d accompany him back; with him accompanying, nothing would happen, and seeing Old Master safe at home would put him at ease.
Even if he wanted to find his own troubles, having Old Master blocking the way would be no problem, ensuring that the big red envelope this year was secure.
Seize the time, he said hurriedly, "Go and inform the boss, I’ll go buy tickets at the station right away."
There were three trains to Yun City. They would take the fastest going train. He checked the time; the train would depart in three hours, so buying tickets shouldn’t be a problem.
Qi Fangxiu was speechless, simply hurrying to nod at Qi Laowu.
Then Qi Fangxiu, despite standing tall, visibly trembled in his steps, pushed open the beef noodle restaurant’s door, and walked in.
Inside the room, nothing had changed; no one knew what news he had heard, nor did anyone know his current feelings, but sitting not far away, Qin Xiaoyu saw Qi Fangxiu’s pale face, which gave her a fright. He was fine when he went out, what happened? Could something have happened at home?
Otherwise, why would his face look like that?
Originally sitting on her chair, she unknowingly stood up.
Qi Fangxiu took one look at Qin Xiaoyu, suddenly remembering that his grandfather’s greatest wish was for him to find a girlfriend and bring her to him.
Qi Fangxiu quickly walked over to Qin Xiaoyu, decisively and without hesitation, conveyed what Qi Laowu had just told him.
At this moment, Qi Fangxiu had no time to confess about hiding his identity; he just wanted to bring his beloved girl before his grandfather, hoping that upon seeing his having a girlfriend, his grandfather might immediately recover.
And, it shouldn’t be delayed.
Qin Xiaoyu, after listening, froze, her face changed as well. She never expected such a thing to happen; now, talking about her matters seemed superfluous.
All words she wanted to say got swallowed back, leaving Qin Xiaoyu bewildered, looking at Qi Fangxiu. Upon hearing his request, she impulsively agreed, because she had heard Qi Fangxiu mention before, his grandfather brought him up, caring for him the most.
Now with his grandfather about to pass away, logically and emotionally, as Qi Fangxiu’s girlfriend, she should agree when he made such a request.
At this point, Qin Xiaoyu didn’t even have the time to think, impulsively nodding, "Okay, I will go with you."
So when informed by Chu Chengfeng, Gu Qiaoqiao rushed to the Top Grade Beef Noodle Restaurant, Qi Fangxiu had already boarded a train to Yun City with Qin Xiaoyu.
This news Chu Chengfeng told Gu Qiaoqiao.
However, Chu Chengfeng didn’t know at that time; he was at home with his wife. Qi Fangxiu had asked the manager directly for leave. Although he had just started the job, the family matter was urgent, and the manager sensibly let him go, even paying him the past two days’ salary.
