I Want to Take Grandfather and Grandmother Up the Mountain This Time

Zhou Fusheng was furious. "They're at least rich now, why are you treating them like this?"

Erniu said, "You know that your mother didn't get along with your grandparents when she was young."

Zhou Fusheng said, "I'll go back now and discuss it with Wanwan to see if we can bring my grandparents over."

Daniu frowned and said:

"What kind of logic is it for your grandson to support his grandparents? They won't let you take over."

Besides, why are you bringing them into the mountain stronghold? What if they have bad intentions?

Zhou Fusheng chuckled and said, "They wouldn't dare to have any bad intentions in the mountain stronghold. It all depends on whether Wanwan is willing to let them go and take a look."

Zhou Wanwan propped her head up and looked at Zhou Fusheng, saying, "You mean, let that family come to our mountain village for a visit?"

Zhou Fusheng thought for a moment and said:

"I was asking for your opinion; I didn't say that they absolutely had to come."

But my grandparents have always been very good to me since I was little, so I was thinking about whether I could bring them to live with me.

Liu Su'e sighed and said:

"Honey, what are you really thinking?"

Why bother getting involved with those people? It'll just lead to endless trouble.

Now that our mountain stronghold has become like this, they'll be green with envy when they see it!

Zhou Fusheng sighed helplessly and said:

"Oh dear! They're doing just fine these days. I just treat them to a casual meal, and then send them off to their new home."

I was thinking about my two elderly parents; they're getting old, and it's hard for them to bear suffering down the mountain."

Zhou Wanwan looked at him and said:

"Here's what we'll do: I'll find a few people to escort you to Zhou Family Village so you can talk to them about your grandmother's matter first."

As for whether or not to let them come and copy our work, I don't think it's necessary.

They must have had a purpose in coming to the mountain stronghold, don't you think?

Zhou Fusheng nodded and said, "Alright, then I'll go to Zhou Family Village to visit my grandparents."

The next day, Zhou Fusheng went to Zhou Family Village accompanied by them. This time, the Zhou Family treated him very warmly.

Old Man Zhou looked at his legs and said:

Fourth brother, your leg is completely healed!

Wow! I never expected that your leg, which had been injured for so many years, could actually heal!

"Who on earth is this miracle doctor they hired?"

Zhou Fusheng glanced at him indifferently and said, "Wanwan cured me. I want to go see my grandparents."

Old Man Zhou waved his hand and said, "Xiaocui Cui, hurry up and serve the tea, what are you standing there for?"

When Zhou Fusheng looked around, he found that there were several more maids in his house.

Old Man Zhou said smugly:

"Look how different the house is now! We have more than a dozen servants now."

In the past, our family had no choice but to suffer from poverty, but now you see, our family's life is getting better and better.

Why don't you bring the children back with you?

Zhou Fusheng shook his head and said, "We won't be coming back. We've gotten quite used to living on the mountain."

The village chief, trying to smooth things over, said:

"I've heard that it's common for people in the mountains to go hungry and cold, Fusheng, don't be foolish."

Your parents have always cared about your family, otherwise they wouldn't have mentioned it to you so many times.

Everything that happened before was a misunderstanding. If you can come back, your father said he'll give you the house over there.

Look how impressive your house is now!

And did you see that? That room is specifically for your family.

There are five large courtyards built here. Zhou Fusheng looked at the last courtyard and said, "You mean this room is for me?"

Old Man Zhou nodded and said, "Didn't I give it to you? Or shall I take you to see it?"

Old Man Zhou led him directly into the room. The courtyard wasn't large, but it was fully equipped.

Old Man Zhou smiled and said:

"Although your mother and I say we're blaming you, we still love you. Look, we've cleaned this place up so neatly for you."

There are four more rooms, intended for your children. Don't blame us for being heartless back then.

Isn't your mother anxious? She predicted that our family would encounter a disaster, and this disaster is related to Wanwan.

That's why you've done so many wrong things. Your mother is getting old, and we've raised you all this time.

Can't you forgive us?

This was the first time Old Man Zhou had lowered his stance. Zhou Fusheng sighed and said:

"It's not that I don't forgive you, but this time I want to take my grandparents to the mountain."

It pains me to see the two elderly people not doing well.

Old Man Zhou said with a stern face, "Our grandparents will naturally be taken care of by us. When did it become your turn to take care of them?"

Zhou Fusheng frowned and said, "Then can I at least go and see them?"

Old Man Zhou nodded and said, "Alright! Let's go take a look!"

My grandparents are really old; they're hunched over like crazy.

The two lived in a thatched hut, with land planted in front of it.

Zhou Fusheng looked at his grandparents and said, "Grandpa, Grandma."

Grandfather looked up at him and said:

"Isn't this Fusheng? Oh my! What brings you back, lad?"

Are you hungry? Grandpa will go get you something nice to eat.

When the grandfather saw Zhou Fusheng, he thought it was the same child from before; he wasn't nearly as quick-witted.

A moment later, he brought over a cornbread and said, "Fusheng, eat this, but don't let your parents see it, hurry up."

Zhou Fusheng burst into tears. "Okay! I understand."

Grandmother also came out and looked at Old Man Zhou, saying, "What are you doing here? I heard you've made a fortune; you should send over some grain."

Old Man Zhou smiled faintly and said, "Mother, I can't make decisions about my own family."

Grandmother shook her head and said, "Alright! I understand. You shouldn't stay here either, go back quickly."

Old Man Zhou coughed and said:

"I just came with Lao Si to see you all, didn't I?"

Fourth brother, now that we've finished watching, let's hurry up and go!

Zhou Fusheng waved his hand, and several people behind him stepped forward. Some carried a bag of grain, some carried a piece of meat, and others carried two bolts of cloth...

Grandmother quickly declined:

"This child, you've come all this way, why did you bring so much stuff?"

Keep these things yourself; I know you're not having an easy time either.

Zhou Fusheng wiped away his tears and said, "Grandmother, that's not true. I'm doing quite well now."

Grandmother sighed and said, "You're such an honest child. I heard you went up the mountain. What kind of good life can you have up there?"

Old Man Zhou nodded and said:

I also said to let him move back in; there's a yard at home specifically for him.

Mother, you should try to persuade him; this child is very stubborn.

Zhou Fusheng looked at his grandparents and said:

"I came back this time to take you up the mountain. Actually, the environment up there is quite nice."

"If you go up the mountain, you won't have to worry about food or clothing. Besides, your health isn't good, so Wanwan can help you get some treatment."