Chapter 249 Changing the Name
Chapter 249 Changing the Name
When Dacheng heard the call, she paused and then raised her hand that had put down the teacup. When she saw the strange yet extremely familiar face in front of her, she froze in place as if struck by lightning. After a long time, she woke up from a dream, stretched out her trembling hands in disbelief, and covered her chest tightly, as if trying to calm her heart that was beating wildly due to excitement.
After a long while, Dacheng finally confirmed that everything in front of her was not an illusion. She slowly stretched out her hands to Yang Wengang and gently stroked his face. Her wrinkled fingers, like dry branches, brushed across Yang Wengang's cheek, bringing a warm touch.
"Gangzi, is it really you? Are you really back?" Dachengnai's lips trembled slightly as she muttered to herself.
"Mom, it's me! I'm back, the unfilial son!" Yang Wengang nodded heavily, his eyes full of guilt and self-blame. After that, he kowtowed three times respectfully to his mother. When he raised his head again, tears had already blurred his eyes and slid down his cheeks.
Suddenly, Dacheng could no longer suppress her surging emotions and burst into tears. As she cried, she opened her arms and hugged Yang Wengang tightly, as if he would disappear if she let go.
"My son, you are finally back! Mother has been waiting for you for more than ten years! If you had come back later, you might never see me again!" Dachengnai's cry was heartbreaking, filled with years of longing, pain and loneliness.
"Mom, it's all my fault. I haven't come back to see you for so many years, leaving you alone to suffer. But don't worry, I'm back now. From now on, I won't go anywhere. I will stay by your side to honor you and accompany you forever!" Yang Wengang let his mother cry and make a fuss in his arms, beating and scolding her. He knew that this was his mother's expression of her failure to be filial to him for many years, and also her deep love and concern for him.
"Okay, okay, it's good that you're back. It's good that you're back. Otherwise, I won't know how to explain to my ancestors when I go to the underworld." Dachengnai said with tears and laughter.
Back then, Yang Wengang disappeared within two years after leaving his hometown. As time went by, even the county government did not send any news about his death. As a result, various rumors gradually began to spread in the village. Everyone speculated and agreed that this Gangzi was probably no longer alive!
Even his wife said the same thing, and often muttered: "I'm young, and I don't want to waste my best years in the Yang family. Instead of waiting for someone whose life or death I don't know, I'd better remarry early and find someone to rely on again." So, she made up her mind to abandon her young son and resolutely married another man.
"Okay, okay, now Gangzi has returned safely. From now on, you just need to peacefully enjoy the blessings brought by Gangzi. Let the things in the past go with the wind, and don't hold grudges anymore." As Old Lady Yang spoke, she raised her hand and gently wiped away the tears from the corners of her eyes.
"Yes, yes, auntie, your future life will definitely get better and better." Yang Dashan quickly agreed.
After a long while, Yang Wengang and his mother finally calmed down. Seeing this, Yang Dashan quickly stood up and poured them each a glass of water.
Yang Wengang took a sip from the water cup, then slowly put it down and said to everyone, "I think from now on I can no longer live in this village under my original name. After all, everyone believes that I have long been dead, and now I suddenly appear. If others know about it, there will probably be a lot of gossip and speculation, and it may even involve a lot of inexplicable and unnecessary things.
Besides, my appearance is very different now than before, so people who are not particularly familiar with me probably won’t recognize me. If they do, I can talk to them privately then.”
"No need. Now that you're back, those previous rumors that you were dead are naturally self-defeating! Besides, it's been more than ten years, and only older people might still remember you." Grandma Dacheng held Yang Wengang's hand tightly, her eyes full of joy and relief.
Yang Wengang looked at Old Lady Yang and said sincerely, "Aunt, thank you for taking care of my mother all the time. I want to talk to my mother alone, is that okay?"
"Okay, okay, of course! You two, mother and son, really should have a good talk. After all, you haven't seen each other for so many years, and you must have a lot of things in your heart to say. We'll go out first and not disturb you. You can chat slowly." Old Mrs. Yang smiled and nodded, then led the other people out of the room and gently closed the door.
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