dognovel Chapter 643
Chapter 643
Grandma Pang just patted him kindly and said, "Silly boy, you and Wanwan have thought it through. Why should I blame you?"
After saying this, she seemed very tired, her breathing had become weak, and her voice was almost inaudible: "Xiao Yu, grandma is tired... Let's go home."
"Okay, grandma, let's go home."
Qi Mingyu carried Grandma Pang on his back and slowly walked down the hill. His steps were heavy but still steady.
Zhou Shuwan had been waiting at the foot of the mountain. When he saw the blurry figure, he hurried over and reached out to gently support Grandma Pang's back, fearing that she would slip.
Grandma Pang's body was so light that it seemed to have no weight. Zhou Shuwan's fingers touched her back and felt the burning bones.
She pursed her lips, a hint of sadness flashing in her eyes.
Grandma Pang seemed to sense someone behind her. She opened her eyes slightly and swept her cloudy gaze over Zhou Shuwan's face. The corners of her mouth twitched, as if she wanted to say something, but she didn't have the strength to make a sound.
Zhou Shuwan hurriedly spoke in a low voice: "Grandma, we're going home."
They silently sent Grandma Pang back to the ward.
The nurse was already prepared and quickly placed Grandma Pang on the bed and adjusted the parameters of the ventilator.
Grandma Pang's breathing was weak but still steady, as if she was just asleep.
Two hours later, Grandma Pang's mind suddenly became clearer than ever before.
Qi Mingyu, Zhou Shuwan and everyone in the Zhou family were there.
Zhipeng, Xue Tao and others also heard the news and rushed over to wait together.
She turned her head slightly, her eyes sweeping over everyone in the ward, finally landing on Qi Mingyu's face. Her fingers moved, as if trying to grasp something.
Qi Mingyu immediately held her hand and said in a low voice: "Grandma, I'm here."
Grandma Pang looked at him gently and kindly. Although her voice was weak, it was clear and powerful: "Xiao Yu, Grandma has never blamed you and your father for anything. Grandma understands everything between you two."
Qi Mingyu's eyes suddenly turned red, and his throat seemed to be blocked by something, and he couldn't speak.
He held Grandma Pang’s hand tightly and squeezed it tightly: “I’m sorry, grandma…”
"No need to apologize! Grandma knows everything. In the past, you were so kind to the Zhenmin family because of me... Grandma was the one who wronged you... Grandma is sorry!"
"No, grandma, I have never blamed you, never!" Qi Mingyu spoke in a hoarse voice.
"Then don't blame yourself, okay? Your father and the others have their own paths to follow. From the moment you joined the army, your father-son relationship ended..."
Qi Mingyu was completely speechless and could only nod continuously.
A tear fell from the corner of his eye, but no one saw it.
Grandma Pang turned her gaze to Zhou Shuwan again, her voice weak but still firm: "Wanwan, Grandma leaves Xiaoyu to you. You must help each other, trust each other, and walk together in this end times."
Zhou Shuwan's tears instantly welled up. She nodded vigorously, her voice choked with sobs: "Grandma, don't worry, I will take good care of Brother Xiao Yu and won't let him be alone. The two of us will be fine!"
"You are a good child, grandma believes in you!"
Grandma Pang's face revealed a serene smile. She turned her gaze to Zhou Jianghai, Zhong Tiyun, and the others, and spoke softly, "Dahai, Tiyun, thank you for treating Xiaoyu like your own son and giving him the family love he has always longed for. I hope you will continue to do so in the future. Xiaoyu has no other relatives... only you..."
Qi Mingyu's eyes were bloodshot and his body was trembling slightly.
Even until this moment, at this point, grandma still can't let herself go!
Zhou Jianghai's eyes were red, and his voice was low: "Grandma Pang, don't worry, we have already regarded Xiaoyu as one of our own family."
Zhong Tiyun's eyes also welled up with tears, and she said softly: "Grandma Pang, don't worry, Xiaoyu and Wanwan are both our children."
Mu Mu stood aside, his face already covered in tears. He walked to Grandma Pang's bedside and said in a hoarse voice, "Grandma, I will take good care of my brother-in-law and sister, don't worry."
Grandma Pang nodded: "Okay! Okay!"
Her gaze finally fell on the window of the ward. A ray of sunlight shone through the thick fog and reflected on her face, making her look particularly peaceful.
She whispered, "Grandma will pray for you in heaven and wish you peace and happiness."
Her voice gradually became weaker, her eyes slowly closed, and her breathing slowly stopped.
The ward was silent, with only the sound of instruments echoing in the air.
Zhou Shuwan's tears slid down silently.
Qi Mingyu held Grandma Pang's hand tightly, his eyes red, as if he could keep her in this way.
Zhong Tiyun and Mu Mu had already burst into tears. Zhou Jianghai turned his back and wiped his tears silently.
Zhipeng and the others were standing by, all looking sad.
A few days later, Qi Mingyu and the Zhou family cremated Grandma Pang and buried her on Hope Island.
Qi Mingyu deliberately chose a sunny spot, and the tombstone was engraved with "Loving grandmother, immortal."
The words on the tombstone were carved by him himself.
He has been very silent these days, rarely speaking and rarely sleeping.
The Zhou family was also very understanding of him and no one blamed him for anything.
Zhou Shuwan had been silently accompanying him the entire time. When Qi Mingyu wanted to keep vigil for Grandma Pang, she would join him. When Qi Mingyu wanted to carve the words on the tombstone himself, she would prepare the tools and help him out.
Perhaps it was her silent companionship and care that warmed people's hearts the most. After a few days, Qi Mingyu's grief, which was engraved in his bones but could not be expressed, gradually improved.
In just a few days, he had lost a lot of weight, his jaw became more prominent, and his eyes were as sharp as thorns.
On the day of the funeral, the Zhou family, Zhipeng, and Xue Tao's families came quietly to say goodbye, and the atmosphere was sad and solemn.
Zhou Shuwan stood in front of the tomb and silently sprinkled the dried flowers he brought on the tomb.
The flowers were so eye-catching that she searched the space and found some dried flowers.
"Grandma, don't worry, we will take good care of Brother Xiaoyu and ourselves." Zhou Shuwan said in a low voice.
Qi Mingyu stood beside her, staring at the tombstone, his eyes revealing a hint of determination and sadness.
He reached out and gently held Zhou Shuwan's hand, as if he could draw a little strength from her.
Others also came forward one after another and presented Grandma Pang with bouquets of dried flowers, compressed biscuits, etc.
After everyone left, Zhou Shuwan sat silently in front of the tomb with Qi Mingyu for a long time.
Qi Mingyu whispered, "Actually, Wanwan, I've thought about it. We don't know when the apocalypse will end. Right now, it's the poisonous fog, and after that, we don't know what will happen! It's not a bad thing that grandma can pass away peacefully like this."
"Yes, grandma is very strong. She is the oldest survivor still alive on the island. Brother Xiaoyu, you have taken good care of grandma! You have fulfilled your responsibilities as a grandson!"