Chapter 1602: Chapter 1602: He Got Himself Stuck in a Dead End

Rong Daniang might also be upset: "He’s gone, and the Xiang Family next door immediately called his eldest son. After their siblings came back, they discussed a bit but didn’t bother to arrange their father’s affairs.

They just went from house to house informing neighbors about the funeral in two days, asking everyone to attend. What kind of thing is this?"

Elder Rong spoke up: "If the children are unfilial, it’s truly better not to have them. It’s too heartbreaking."

Rong Daniang replied: "Alright, no matter how angry you get, it’s not our place to meddle. In two days, just go over, light an incense, and pay your respects to send Old Xu off. Then, let it go. Stop tormenting yourself."

Elder Rong suddenly stood up: "I won’t go at all. When Old Xu was alive, I took food over because of the friendship between us—whether as neighbors or playmates, I couldn’t bear to see him live without dignity.

What am I going there for in two days? To give those shameless ones some gift money?

Whoever wants to go, let them go. I’m not going."

Saying that, he left the courtyard and stood under a tree in the front yard, not moving for a long time.

Luo Qiao watched Elder Rong’s back, a bit worried: "Daniang, will anything happen to him?"

Rong Daniang sighed: "Let him be alone for a while. He’s stuck in a rut, and no one can help him. He’ll be fine once he figures it out.

Previously, he used to joke with Old Xu, envying his many descendants. But who’d have thought this would be the outcome? He’s feeling it’s unfair for Old Xu. But for us, we’re neither relatives nor close, so we can’t say anything. That’s why he feels so stifled."

Luo Qiao knew Elder Rong was thinking about his own son, feeling a sense of melancholy.

It’s also standing up for Elder Xu, who clearly had children, yet in his later years he lived so miserably. After he’s gone, his children still won’t let him go and want to exploit him fully.

Luo Qiao whispered a few words to several children. They nodded and left the courtyard.

Yanyan said, "Grandpa Rong, you still have us."

Elder Rong might have been too engrossed in his thoughts and hadn’t heard the children coming over.

He turned around to see five children lined up, looking at him full of concern, and he felt much better: "I know, you’re all good kids."

Xiao Ye walked over and took his hand: "Grandpa Rong, we’ll always be with you."

At that moment, Elder Rong felt warmth in his heart. He was actually a little scared internally, worried about how even biological children could be like this.

He’s both standing up for Old Xu and worried about his and his wife’s future.

But seeing these kids now, his mind seemed to clear up a lot, realizing he’d been overthinking.

He reached out to pat the children’s little heads: "Grandpa is fine now."

After speaking, he even smiled and shook his head.

Seeing Elder Rong like this, Luo Qiao also felt relieved. Originally, if Lu Yichen were here, it would be easier to resolve. But since he’s not, she could only send the kids to help.

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When Lu Yichen returned, it was already late, and he reeked of alcohol. Luo Qiao stepped back a few steps when she opened the door: "How much did you drink? The smell could kill someone."

Lu Yichen raised his arm and sniffed: "Not much. It was just that Zhou Qingxiang clumsily spilled a whole cup of wine on me earlier."

Luo Qiao came closer and wrinkled her nose: "No, it’s not just the smell of alcohol on you, there’s a perfume scent as well. Where exactly did you guys go to eat?"

Upon hearing this, Lu Yichen squinted his eyes, suddenly thought of something, and quickly dialed a number. After arranging matters, he stood there thinking for a long time before making another call.

After covering all bases, he finally felt at ease.