Chapter 374 - Mourn for the Mother (2/2)

Qin Ran still didn’t want him to stay alone and continued with her persuasion. “You have been suffering too much for the past years, and I don’t want you to suffer more. Listen to me, come home with us.”

Qin Sheng insisted and said, “Sis, I am not that precious. You can come around and see me anytime if you miss me.”

Wu Yajun was trying to persuade Qin Sheng but had to admit that he was right on second thought. In the end, she turned to her husband for help. Zhu Weiguo opened his mouth slowly and said, “Ranran, let him do what he wants to do. He wants to guard the tomb for his mother, so be it. Of all virtues, filial piety is most important. It is his duty and responsibility, and no one is going to stop him.”

Qin Ran had thought her Uncle might help her to persuade Qin Sheng, but to her surprise, he had taken Qin Sheng’s side this time. She could do nothing but look at him with a bitter look on her face.

Zhu Weiguo then followed immediately and said to Qin Sheng, “Sheng, I appreciate your choice, but you don’t need to rush. How about you returning home to pack your stuff while Gongsun will send someone to clean up the house for you? Then you can move here tomorrow?”

Qin Sheng nodded and said, “Thanks for your consideration, Uncle. I’ll take your advice.”

Zhu Weiguo patted on Qin Sheng’s shoulder and said, “OK, then I’ll leave for home first. I have arranged a lunch at the agritainment nearby, and I guess you are all hungry by now.”

Finally, things got settled, and they left the cemetery afterward, driving towards the agritainment not far from there.

Gongsun reported the whole thing to Qin Changan after returning to the villa. Qin Changan, with this peaceful and quiet look on his face, didn’t say anything, but deep in his heart, he spoke more highly of his son, once again.

Qin Ran called Qin Changan after a while, hoping that he might talk Qin Sheng out of his decision, given that the situation there was truly unfavorable for him. Qin Changan forced a smile and replied, “What can I do about it when you have failed to change his mind? Let it be.”

Learning that there would be no turning back on this matter, Qin Ran had to go by herself for supervision, cleaning up a room. At best, she could so as to ensure Qin Sheng’s well-being during the stay.

Lao Guo, the tomb guard, lived in a two-room bungalow by the entrance of the cemetery, one for his daily life, while the other for sundries. He was in great shock to learn that the woman’s son would come and mourn his mother for a month. It was quite a tough job living here, and he assumed the son couldn’t stay long.

The sundries room had been cleaned up within half a day, under Gongsun’s instruction, and it was not a big deal for the Qins. But he did make it simple when arranging the room, strictly following the opinion of Qin Ran, who knew better about Qin Sheng’s personality. If not, Qin Sheng would apparently get offended because he would go there in mourning of his mother rather than enjoying a holiday, and hardship was necessary as it should be.

Therefore, in the whole room, after a thorough cleanup, were a bed, a pair of desk and chair, a bookshelf, and a wardrobe, plus an air-conditioner that was newly installed, no more other facilities.

On returning to Tang Ning ONE, Qin Sheng packed up some outfits for change and quite a few books, including those professional books and the ones on his recent curriculums with which he could cram in during the period. He also brought with him a laptop, in case he needed some information.

The next day, Qin Ran drove Qin Sheng to the cemetery and took him to where he would live while Lao Guo was waiting by the doorway. Looking at this pampered young man in front of him, Lao Guo couldn’t help wondering, “Where were you all these years when your mother had been lying underground lonely for so long? Isn’t it a bit too late for you to finally recall her existence? What an ungrateful son he is to put on such an act!”

Following him in the room, Qin Ran asked with a smile, “What about the environment? Is it okay with you?”

Compared with Lao Guo’s room next door, his room was in far better condition, yet acceptable as he had assumed, and the credit definitely went to the thoughtful arrangement of his sister. Thus, Qin Sheng said with a smile, “Much better than I had imagined. It was too much trouble for you.”

Qin Ran let out a cold hum. “Come on. Don’t start it again.”

“Sis, go home if there’s nothing to do. It’s cold here in the mountain. You cannot stand this coldness out in the mountain as I do since I have gotten used to it ever since I was little.”

Qin Ran felt shocked on hearing this, and she said, “But I want to stay with you for a little longer.”

“I’ll be staying here all the time, not going anywhere else. You can drop by and see me if you miss me, anyway. Besides, it’s just a month.”

Qin Ran stared at her willful brother, saying nothing more.

Qin Sheng hastened Qin Ran to leave before she lingered long, and he didn’t return to his room until Qin Ran drove out of his sight.

Lao Guo was sitting nearby in the sun, cup in his hand, staring at Qin Sheng with a big smile on his face. However, this time he sneered at the young man and said to himself, “See how long you can stick to it.”