in2ebook Chapter 292: The family and the country are in danger (extra)
Chapter 292: The family and the country are in danger (extra)
Xu Qing returned to his homeland five years after leaving the country.
Over the years, he has intentionally or unintentionally avoided news from within China.
More accurately, they were avoiding news about that person.
Once Xiao He went abroad, no one could control him. She pretended to be his wife for a year, arguing with him over various trivial matters, and finally had a legitimate reason to say goodbye to him.
She occasionally writes to me, and she and her new husband are very happy, traveling all over Europe, ostensibly to find inspiration for their baby.
Xu Qing had no objection to Xiao He portraying him as a scumbag in the Xiao family.
After all, these were the conditions that were agreed upon at the beginning.
Perhaps out of guilt, he has received gifts from Xiao He over the years—paintings by Fang Huai.
Through those beautiful and realistic oil paintings, Xu Qing, who has been busy expanding the Xu family's overseas business in recent years, has also seen all these beautiful landscapes.
He had seen the lavender fields of Provence, the vibrant sunflowers, the shimmering Arno River, and the dazzling Florence Cathedral…
In Fang Huai's writing, everything seems beautiful.
From a single fallen leaf to an entire island, everything in his writing is always full of life.
He is like a child who forever cherishes enthusiasm for this world, using passionate yet delicate strokes to depict the magnificent scenery of this world.
He knew it was Xiao He's good intention, so he accepted it.
Looking at these beautiful views can improve his mood.
He wasn't looking at the scenery; he was watching Xiao He and Fang Huai finally become a couple.
As long as he keeps himself busy, he can stop thinking about other things and become more and more silent.
Xu Wan knew everything, and several times she looked at her brother who was busy until late at night and hesitated to speak.
On the eve of Xu Qing's return to China, Xu Wan saw him off at the dock. Looking at her brother, who was smiling but whose heart was already rotting, she finally couldn't help but shed tears.
"Brother, if you miss him, go see him when you go back this time."
Xu Qing paused as he stepped onto the deck. He turned to look at Xu Wan, who was crying her eyes out, and sighed softly, "Xiao Wan, you must find someone you love and live a happy life together. As for me... well, forget it."
Amidst a hall full of guests, they bowed to each other as husband and wife, declaring that they should have no further desires in this life.
If he dares to contact He Yanshen again, his older sister will not let him off the hook, and his identity makes it dangerous for him to stay with He Yanshen.
So, that's fine.
Xu Wan stared blankly as the figure boarded the deck and gradually disappeared into the distance.
When Xu Qing set foot on this land again, he couldn't quite describe his feelings.
It was probably a mix of emotions.
The old butler, who had served two generations of the Xu family, stepped forward and took the luggage from Xu Qing's hands. "Young Master, come with me."
Xu Qing was somewhat puzzled, but didn't say anything.
He didn't know why his older sister hadn't come.
And this once somewhat plump old butler has now become so thin he's just skin and bones.
If you think about it, he probably harbors resentment.
But he had no right to hate her. His mother had passed away early, and his eldest sister had raised him single-handedly and taken great care of him.
He just had a gut feeling that something must have happened.
Otherwise, why go to such lengths to send him abroad in the first place, and now call him back?
But he never expected that their reunion would be like this.
That beautiful, spirited eldest sister, who seemed like she would never fall, has now become like this.
Shape pin bone upright.
Skinny and bony.
It was as if all his energy and spirit had been drained, leaving only an empty shell.
The strong smell of medicine in the room made Xu Qing want to vomit; it must have taken years for her to become like this.
Xu Sang sat on the bed, smiling and waving at him, "Aqing is back, come over."
Xu Qing rushed forward, grabbing the emaciated hand in his. He found only a thin layer of skin clinging to the bone. The man tried to speak several times, but could not utter a word, only feeling a tightness in his throat.
On the contrary, the seriously ill person was more open-minded. Seeing Xu Qing crying so sadly, he reached out and gently wiped away the tears on her face, somewhat helplessly, "Why are you still crying when you're such a grown-up?"
Xu Qing grabbed the hand beside her face and gently rubbed it, her lips trembling uncontrollably, "Big sister, what's wrong? What's wrong?"
The young man's voice was choked with sobs and filled with sorrow, making one's heart clench.
Xu Sang sighed and didn't hide it from Xu Qing.
After all, the Xu family still needs to be supported by the Xu family.
"Actually, I can only endure this illness for five years, which is my limit. From now on, you will have to walk your own path."
Because I was sick, I thought of sending my most important loved one away from this place of trouble.
She had no energy left to protect them.
Fortunately, over the years, many of the Xu family's businesses have been transferred overseas.
Even without her, they can establish themselves abroad.
Xu Qing and Xu Wan can also live a good life.
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Xu Qing pushed Xu Sang in a stroller to bask in the sun in the yard.
A gust of wind blew by, causing the person in the wheelchair to cough. Xu Qing quickly shook the blanket draped behind the chair and gently placed it on the woman's legs.
"I already told you it's windy outside, why did you still come out?"
Looking at Xu Qing, who was squatting down and tucking a blanket around her, Xu Sang felt a moment of disorientation.
How long has it been since they were this close?
It seems like she hasn't been this close to Aqing since she got married...
The obedient younger brother's memory was so distant that Xu Sang could no longer recall the time.
All that remained were fragmented arguments and silent standoffs.
Before I knew it, the itch in my throat was impossible to suppress.
The coughing was so intense it was almost unbearable, and even the tears welling up in her eyes were coughed up.
But the smile on his face was impossible to hide.
Looking at the person patting her back with a tense expression, Xu Sang felt a little reluctant to die.
It seems she never experienced any joy in her life. Her parents were at odds, and the husband she married was a philanderer who wanted to kill her, but she managed to kill him instead.
Looking back now, I realize that the happiest time was when I was a child and relied on Xu Qing for support.
But Ah Qing's joy was ultimately destroyed by her.
The intermittent coughing and the thin, bony shoulders beneath his palms made Xu Qing frown. He turned his wheelchair around.
"We can wait until tomorrow to enjoy the sun. Let's go back today and I'll have Dr. Wang come over right away."
Hearing these forceful yet awkward words, Xu Sang smiled, gently patted the hand on her shoulder, and looked up at the dazzling sunlight.
"No need. Tomorrow, we might not see such beautiful sunshine again. I know you and Miss Xiao are just putting on an act for me."
Am I not also putting on an act for you all?
The Xiao family had moved its businesses overseas in the early years, and the Xu family was able to gain a foothold abroad by leveraging the Xiao family's influence.
Xu Qing paused, then stopped moving, simply keeping Xu Sang company as they watched the crabapple blossoms in full bloom in the courtyard.
The sunshine was warm and cozy, making people feel warm all over.
It brought Xu Sang a long-lost warmth, and her spirits improved considerably.
The moment his body regained all its vitality, Xu Sang knew...
It's time for her to go.
Turning her head to look at her brother, whose expression was cold, she couldn't recall what Xu Qing looked like when he smiled.
She remembered that Xu Qing used to be the one who loved to laugh the most.
Ultimately, it was her fault.
With trembling fingers, Xu Sang rummaged in the pocket behind the wheelchair and gently tugged at Xu Qing's sleeve.
"Aqing, go take a look."
After saying that, Xu Sang stuffed the thing in her hand into Xu Qing's hand.
Xu Qing looked down and saw a gentle smile appear on the sunken cheeks, and the pale face turned rosy.
He knew this was a final burst of energy before death.
After Xu Sang finished speaking, she turned her head and continued to look at the crabapple blossoms in full bloom in the courtyard.
Xu Qing quietly placed her hand on that thin shoulder.
In the warm sunlight, I felt the person in front of me slowly stop breathing.
There was no more sound.
Tears fell with the wind.
From this day forward, there will be no one he can cuddle and act spoiled with anymore.