C2 Dying entrust an orphan to life (2/2)
”Alright, Yi Er, I have already told you everything that grandfather wanted to tell you. I'm afraid that Grandpa won't be able to accompany you on your journey in the future. If Grandpa can't handle it, you can stay at Uncle Mo's house. Your grandfather has already dealt with your Uncle Mo. ” Seeing Lin Yi keep the jade, the old man nodded his head in relief.
”Grandfather, Yi Er isn't going anywhere, Yi Er just wants to stay by grandfather's side.” Hearing that, Lin Yi shook his head, and said with a face full of reluctance.
”Heh heh, foolish child.” The old man's eyes began to tear up as he heard the old man's words. His eyes were brimming with a gratified expression.
”Brother Yi, are we going up the mountain today?” Right at this moment, a clear and tender voice sounded out from outside the simple and crude thatched cottage. Soon after, a young girl around the age of seven or eight ran in, bouncing around.
”Grandpa Lin.” The young girl walked up to the old man and shouted in a crisp voice.
”Little girl Ning Xiang, you're here. Today, grandpa isn't feeling too well, so I won't bring you and your brother Yi up the mountain. How about I let your big brother Yi take you to play? ” As the old man saw the young girl, a trace of love flashed across his eyes.
”Alright. Big Brother Yi, let's go play. ” When the girl heard this, her black and white eyes immediately lit up with excitement.
”Go.” Seeing the look in Lin Yi's eyes, the old man waved his hand and smiled.
”Brother Yi,” the moment the elder finished his words, the young girl tugged on Lin Yi's sleeves and pleaded.
”Cough cough.” As he watched Lin Yi carry the girl's hand and reluctantly walk out, the old man finally couldn't help but cough lightly. Soon after, he coughed out a mouthful of pus and blood.
”Child, Grandfather knows that your background is extraordinary. For the past ten years, Grandpa has been satisfied with your company. You'll have to rely on yourself for the rest of the journey. ” The old man struggled to stand up and slowly walked out of the room.
”Uncle Lin, don't worry, I, Yi Er, will definitely treat you as my own child. However, your body … ”In a four-sided bamboo room not far from the thatched cottage, a burly middle-aged man said as he looked at the old man's withered face.
”Mo Zhai, I am a doctor myself, I know my own situation very well. To be satisfied with living at such an age. Furthermore, Yi Er has accompanied me throughout these years. I'm just worried, Yi Er is still so young, if I die, what will Yi Er do? Now, with your promise, I'll die with no regrets. Moreover, with the two of you accompanying him, I believe that Ning Xiang and Yi Er will be able to quickly recover from their grief. I've told him of his ancestry. ”
When the old man heard this, he shook his head in an extremely free and easy manner. After letting out two light coughs, he opened his mouth and spoke again.
”Uncle Lin, don't worry.” Mo Zhai couldn't bear to hear this either.
”Mo Zhai, I have one last request. Don't let Yi Er leave before she turns eighteen.” The old man slowly closed his eyes. At the end, it was as if the sun had just risen. He abruptly opened his eyes and grabbed Mo Zhai's hand with force as he spoke.
”Uncle Lin, I will remember this.” Feeling the power in the elder's hand, Mo Zhai's heart sank as he nodded his head vigorously.
”In that case, I am relieved.” After the old man heard this, his face gradually calmed down. He grabbed Mo Zhai's hand and slowly lost his strength.
”Uncle Lin!”