Back to the 60s: The Struggle Career of a Charmed Wife-Chapter 1720 Psychological Preparation 1

How could Dr. Gu possibly say not to cry given such a drastic change?

Looking at her own frostbitten son, she grew more and more saddened, remembering how unloved he was by his parents, how he joined the army at a young age, was forced to swear a poisonous oath, got implicated by his brother and sister-in-law’s family, and now at forty years old, does not even have a wife.

The sadder she became, the harder she cried.

Lu Erxiong’s eyes darted around, using his hands to prop himself back on the cold mat. He slid his backside back to his original position, sitting in a row with his siblings, five faces all looking up at Shi Guantao clumsily comforting Dr. Gu.

Both Cheng Baoguo and Wang Cuilan sighed repeatedly, understanding Dr. Gu’s pain.

Shi Guantao’s parents died long ago, the informed eldest brother of the Shi Family had also passed away. They had no way to pursue the responsibility of the instigator, how could they not feel a blockage in their hearts?

Summer showers come quickly and leave just as fast.

The eldest sister-in-law of the Gu Family sent the two nieces to ask for leave for Dr. Gu. As soon as they arrived at the hospital, the heavy rain started. After asking for leave, she stayed at the hospital to shelter from the rain, and returned only when it stopped. Upon entering, she heard her aunt’s crying and quickened her pace.

"Why is Aunt crying?" The eldest sister-in-law of the Gu Family hurriedly asked.

Gu Tian had been raised by his uncle and aunt, and after marrying into the family, the eldest sister-in-law received lots of help from them both. During difficult times with many children, she relied on their support, so she was particularly filial to Dr. Gu, and also warned her three sons that if any of them acted like Gu Qing and forgot their mother after getting married, they should get out of the house.

Feng Qingxue quickly pulled her aside and told her about Shi Guantao and Gu Qing’s background in low voice.

The eldest sister-in-law of the Gu Family slapped her thigh, saying, "No wonder I felt him familiar upon first sight; turned out he’s our family’s brother! But Gu Qing, it’s definitely because there’s no blood relation, so he wasn’t close with Aunt."

Feng Qingxue found it both laughable and tearful, as this seemed unrelated to bloodline, but rather a matter of character.

The eldest sister-in-law continued talking to herself, "Since he’s our family’s child, we shouldn’t keep silent and let it go unnoticed. We must take him back to the hometown for recognition, even though the third uncle sacrificed himself on the Northeast battlefield, buried there instead of returning home, and we cannot cross the border to bow and clean his grave."

"I’ve heard from Ajiang that only five people survived their platoon; Ajiang, Brother Zhao, and Shi Guantao were amongst them. Regardless of rank, fallen comrades were all buried in the Martyrs’ Cemetery over there."

On hearing this, Dr. Gu’s just-stopped tears began to flow again.

She understood more than anyone the conditions on the battlefield, for she had been there herself for years with her partner without any fear. But now if it were her son, her heart felt almost split in two.

Wang Cuilan immediately glared at Feng Qingxue, frustrated that she was touching on such a sensitive subject.

"Guo Xia, stop crying, stop crying. Though you’ve been separated for forty years, now that you know the truth, you can live well from now on." Rounding up thirty-nine to forty years, Wang Cuilan continued, "Besides, the matter of your recognition should be set in stone, don’t forget that amongst the exchanged children is one named Gu Qing."

Mentioning Gu Qing, everyone fell silent.

The Gu Family had raised Gu Qing for forty years, investing much effort in his living, food, clothing, housing, and work; it was impossible there was no affection, even though Gu Qing’s behavior after marriage chipped away at the relationship between mother and son, brothers.

As for having affection, they didn’t know how to face the person who had occupied Shi Guantao’s life.

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