Ding, the elevator doors opened.
Even though I felt upset, my concern for Grandma was more important. Gu Tiantian quickly pushed aside the conversation with Bai Chenyao, and headed towards Grandma’s hospital room.
Just as I reached the room’s entrance, Grandma’s familiar voice came from inside.
Gu Tiantian was about to push the door open, but stopped abruptly after hearing Grandma’s words.
"Qingfeng, I know that over the years, you’ve faced your own difficulties. After all, you have Yunyun and Liangliang, two kids going to school, which needs money, and daily expenses are high. Yunyun also has dance and painting classes, which require a lot of money."
"Even though I’m not home, I know you’ve had a hard time these years. As for Yue Xin... sigh... let’s not talk about her. No matter what, our Gu Family has two kids now; she may not have accomplished much but she’s worked hard. And all these years, looking after the children and managing the household hasn’t been easy for her either."
"Qingfeng, don’t speak yet, let Mom finish."
"As their grandma, all these years, I’ve only brought up Tian Tian, so for Yunyun and Liangliang, I’m really not a suitable grandma. Your brother Qing Ran only had Tian Tian, but he passed away early. As for Tian Tian’s mom... let’s forget about her... you know, since your brother passed, it’s just been Tian Tian alone. What could she do if I didn’t raise her?"
"Mom, don’t say that, I know this already. As Uncle, I’ve felt bad for not taking proper care of Tian Tian over the years."
"But... you know Yue Xin’s temper, I... I honestly sometimes... Mom... I know I’m useless, but... but... what can I do? Divorce Yue Xin?"
"Qingfeng, Mom doesn’t mean that. No matter what, we can’t talk about divorce, and Yue Xin has given our Gu Family two children. Even if you want a divorce, I wouldn’t agree!"
"As for Tian Tian... these years that she’s stayed here with me, she’s been fine. Plus, Tian Tian is very filial and sensible. Since she was old enough, she started doing small jobs to help with household expenses. When she got older, she found temporary work, and in high school and college, she did part-time jobs. Now, about her current job... actually, I’m not very supportive of it, because that industry is very complicated."
"Tian Tian is simple-minded and young, working there worries me. Over the years, she’s been very obedient and listens to practically everything I say, but when it comes to working there, she won’t listen. Actually... I understand her reasoning; she wants to earn more money, repay debts, and she wants to pay them off quickly."
"Qingfeng, don’t speak yet, let Mom finish. I’m telling you all this today because I know I’m getting older, time is running out, and visiting home isn’t frequent. I rarely get to see you, Yunyun, and Liangliang, so if I don’t speak now, I’m worried I won’t have the chance later."
"Mom, stop saying such things!"
"Qingfeng, I know my own health. Let’s not talk about this now. I want to discuss that loan of thirty thousand. Can it please not become two hundred thousand? That’s just too much."
"What two hundred thousand? Mom, what are you saying?"
"Yue Xin said, back when your brother was treated, there was still thirty thousand borrowed money unpaid. But thirty thousand, adjusting for inflation or whatever, is considered two hundred thousand today, and Tian Tian has to repay all two hundred thousand, not a single penny less."
[Come on, everyone, watch Uncle Gu’s reaction]