Wealthy Beauty in the 60s-Chapter 570 - 572: More Disheartened

Lin Xuebi, her son, daughter-in-law, and grandson were all thinking about the 100,000 yuan belonging to Guofu. They even neglected the need to treat Guofu’s illness, only considering how to divide his money. They did not seem to realize that they had already regarded the 100,000 yuan as inheritance.

They might not have realized it, but their actions spoke for themselves—and Guofu saw it all too clearly.

Confused for a lifetime, Guofu had finally come to his senses when he was diagnosed with cancer, but it was already too late for the elderly man.

After dinner, Guofu’s family each took a bath and rested. Lin Xuebi attentively prepared bath water for Guofu, changed his clothes, and after he had bathed, brought him medicine to drink.

Guofu returned to his room after the bath, and Lin Xuebi then brought a basin of hot water to soak his feet, voluntarily washing and massaging them. Her attentiveness was impeccable, but it only made Guofu feel chillier inside.

Lin Xuebi’s true character was well known to Guofu after years of marriage—she, a former landlord’s daughter, had always been the one pampered by Guofu.

Despite her poor background, Guofu truly adored her. Marrying Lin Xuebi had always filled him with joy.

In the past, whenever Lin Xuebi brought in the basin of hot water, she would place it next to the bed, sit on the bed, and then Guofu would come to wash her feet.

Old Lady Gao had always thought Lin Xuebi took care of her youngest son, not knowing that behind closed doors, it was Guofu who attended to Lin Xuebi.

Over the years, Lin Xuebi and Yang Hua’s conflicts were evident to Guofu, but he never thought Lin Xuebi would lose.

They were old now and yielded to their son and daughter-in-law, not fussing over much.

Lin Xuebi had never treated Guofu this way before, but now, such meticulous care and service might have deeply moved him if it weren’t for the 100,000 yuan. Now, it left him filled with sorrow, his eyes brimming with tears.

Lin Xuebi, however, thought that Guofu was moved, her mouth curling into a slight smile, making her even more enthusiastic and active.

In another room, Gao Jianmin and Yang Hua were discussing the 100,000 yuan. Yang Hua said, "Jianmin, dad is old and nearly on his deathbed. There’s no need to waste money at the hospital. Everyone knows how hard cancer is to cure; it’s basically a death sentence. I think dad should let us keep and manage the money for him, so we can take care of him and let him enjoy his remaining years."

"You go talk to dad," Gao Jianmin said.

Yang Hua rolled her eyes. "He is your father, not mine. If you don’t talk to him, later all the money will end up in hospital bills, and he won’t even leave enough for a coffin, which will be costly to manage afterward."

Hearing this, Gao Jianmin said, "Alright, later we’ll ask Dazhuang to come back and convince him. Dad might listen to Dazhuang."

"Okay," Yang Hua nodded and then spoke to Gao Jianmin, "You better watch your mother closely, don’t let your dad be swayed by her. It’s easier to get the money if it stays with your dad. If it ends up in mom’s hands, forget about getting her to cough it up."

"Alright, alright, let’s sleep," Gao Jianmin turned over impatiently and soon began to snore.

But unbeknownst to them, their son and daughter-in-law were also discussing the matter, "Grandpa and grandma have always had a good relationship, as you just saw—grandma treats grandpa so well. Grandma will definitely end up with grandpa’s money. I think that’s fine because grandma spoils us the most. If the money ended up with your mom, we might not get a share."

"My mom spoils me the most too."

"Don’t forget you still have an older brother. Even though Mom seems indifferent to your brother, when Grandpa said to call him back home today, she didn’t object. After all, your brother is the eldest son, and he’s more promising than you, who just gambles in the convenience store all day."

"Deserve a slap, huh? Daring to criticize me."

"I’m just saying that Mom and Dad care more about your brother. Be careful."

"I know that without you telling me. I’m not talking anymore. I’m going to sleep, I’m dead tired."

...

As night deepened, everyone in the Gao family had gone to bed, but Gao Guofu couldn’t sleep. At dawn, Gao Guofu quietly left the house without waking anyone and walked toward the town alone.

Gao Dazhuang was on duty at the construction site overnight. As dawn broke, he was told that Gao Guofu was looking for him. Gao Dazhuang stepped out and said, "Grandpa, what are you doing here?"

"Da Zhuang," Gao Guofu’s eyes welled up the moment he saw his eldest grandson. He had always adored his eldest grandson the most when he was a child, but later, when he had a younger grandson, who was sweeter and more handsome, he began to favor the younger one.

But after falling ill, it was only this eldest grandson who came to see him, slipped him money, and bought him medicine.

And with Old Lady Gao’s death, Gao Guofu knew that the most conscientious person in their family was this eldest grandson.

Now, Gao Guofu felt he couldn’t rely on anyone in the family but this grandson, for he went to find him before dawn.

"Grandpa, what happened?" Gao Dazhuang asked anxiously.

Once Gao Guofu sat down, Gao Dazhuang poured him a glass of water, and Gao Guofu then shared yesterday’s events with him.

"Grandpa, when the hospital opens, I’ll go with you," Gao Dazhuang offered.

Gao Guofu shook his head, "No need for you to come with me. Pretend I never came here."

"Grandpa, why?" Gao Dazhuang asked, puzzled.

"Da Zhuang, listen to me. No one saw me come here, just pretend I never did. I’m telling you, I’ve hidden fifty thousand on the roof beam, twenty thousand in the bamboo hole of the ladder, and I still have thirty thousand. Take it and hide it well."

"Grandpa, I can’t take your money. You still need to pay for your medical expenses." Gao Dazhuang’s heart ached. 𝚏𝕣𝕖𝚎𝚠𝚎𝚋𝚗𝐨𝐯𝕖𝕝.𝕔𝐨𝕞

"Eldest grandson, I wronged you the most in the past. After I’m gone, use the money to hire people for the construction projects. As for the family, help out as much as you can." Gao Guofu was settling his affairs, indeed not wanting to die but lacking confidence that he could survive cancer. He also feared that the hundred thousand might be wasted.

And his family made him feel cold; even if he survived the cancer, once the money was gone, his life would not be easy. He was an old man now, Gao Guofu no longer asked for much, just hoped that Gao Dazhuang could become more successful. Among his grandsons, he could only pin his hopes on Gao Dazhuang.

"Grandpa, cancer can be cured," Gao Dazhuang said with teary eyes.

"But I don’t want to live anymore. I don’t want treatment either. Let’s just live one day at a time, I don’t want to waste the money," Gao Guofu slowly shook his head, looking at Gao Dazhuang, "Enough said. If you still acknowledge me as your grandpa, listen to me, don’t trust your Grandma, your parents, your brother, or your aunt. Your aunt is pitiable, but in the future, if you can help, just watch over her a little; if not, then forget it. Also, if you ever make some money, help me repay it back to your grand-uncle’s family..."