Chapter 486: Living Up Until Now, Do You Feel Like Your Life Is Worth It?
On the plane, Xu Cheng just realized that he had left Huaxia for more than three months now.
He also didn’t expect the old man’s health to deteriorate this fast.
Although he didn’t know the old man for long, that old man was very kind and treated him like his own grandson, and he was an interesting fella too.
The last old man that Xu Cheng felt was interesting was his teacher, Zhang Chenfeng. Xu Cheng felt that no matter what, he had to make a trip back to see the old man.
Those that were old were particularly more nostalgic, especially when they felt that their time was about to be up. Old Man Ye really missed Xu Cheng.
Maybe it was because Xu Cheng was the only one in this generation that he admired. He often felt that the other youngsters in this generation were quite useless and were a bunch of cowards, and it was mainly due to the miles-apart difference when they were compared to Xu Cheng.
He really liked Xu Cheng, and it was obvious to him that this kid was destined for great things.
Xu Cheng’s temper was also especially favored by the old man because he was a man with more actions than words. Plus, Xu Cheng was also the descendant of the Ye Family’s bloodline, so he regarded him as his grandson. During the three months that Xu Cheng was gone, he felt his life was especially boring. His condition had been getting worse and worse, and resting on the bed, he told Ye Xiu to tell that brat Xu Cheng to come back and see him one last time.
Outside the Ye Family courtyard, rows of cars were parked out at the front.
Three of the top doctors in Western medicine and Eastern medicine all came, and they were busying about in Elder Ye’s bedroom.
The doctor of Western medicine were monitoring the oxygen levels to help maintain the old man’s current condition.
The Eastern medicine doctor was giving him a full-body massage to relieve the pain caused by the illness.
Elder Ye’s eyes appeared to be slightly in a daze, unable to concentrate. He was breathing quickly, feeling like he wouldn’t be able to catch his next breath any second. Right now, he was already in critical condition.
The other four elders all came, and they all sat by the bed and patted his body to try to encourage him to fight back at the illness.
Many senior officials and powerful characters in the nation were all here as well, and they were all in solemn expression. After all, another predecessor was about to pass away, and everyone mourned. These were all the founding cornerstones of the country, each of them lost was a great tragedy to the nation.
Minister Ye, his wife, and Ye Xiu were all in a heavy mood, especially Ye Xiu. He was still afraid to face reality. He didn’t dare to go into the room and just sat in the yard and cried. On the side, the other juniors were comforting him.
At this moment, Ye Xiu’s phone rang. After picking it up, he directly ran towards the front gate. Xu Cheng was stopped by the guards and wasn’t allowed to go in, and Ye Xiu immediately scolded the guards and led him into the front yard of the Ye Manor.
The yard was already full of people and seeing Ye Xiu bringing in a youngster, a few guys weren’t even planning to move out of the way.
“Little Xiu, you are still in the mood to greet your friend at a time like this?” a middle-aged senior scolded him.
“Uncle Chen, I don’t have time to talk to you. My grandpa ordered to see him,” Ye Xiu said as he dragged Xu Cheng into the room.
At this time, Elder Zhou saw Xu Cheng crossing the crowd and he immediately waved, “Little Cheng, hurry up. Come and see Big Brother Ye for the last time.”
Seeing Elder Zhou wave, those guys that had been crowding in the front yard immediately gave way.
Xu Cheng followed Ye Xiu into Grandpa Ye’s bedroom.
“Dad, Little Cheng is here to see you…” Minister Ye said gently to Elder Ye by his bedside.
Xu Cheng came to the side of the bed and saw Elder Ye’s face was all pale and lifeless. That white hair was a little messy and untrimmed, and his eyes were dull. His heartbeat and breathing were quick-paced, it was as if he was about to die any second.
“Big Brother Ye, that brat you had been boasting about for the past months is back to see you! Hurry up and take a look at him,” Elder Guo loudly said, afraid that Elder Ye was already on the verge of losing consciousness.
When Elder Ye heard those words, his eyes finally regained some focus.
He weakly raised his hand, wanting to take off of the oxygen mask on his face. Minister Ye didn’t agree and stopped him.
“It’s fine, just let him do what he wants…” At this time, Elder Zhou sighed.
Xu Cheng sat beside the old man’s bed, and Minister Ye helped the old man take off the oxygen mask.
With the mask off, Elder Ye very much wanted to give Xu Cheng a dashing smile. But right now, his facial muscles were all stiff, and he didn’t have the energy squeeze one out. In the end, he could only move one corner of his mouth, and the intended smile turned into a sneer.
The old man was still talking like a child as he said with difficulty, “Brat… did you see it? Even when I die, you see the kind of arrangement I have going on? You see those guys outside? With one command from me, they can drown you with their saliva.”
Xu Cheng didn’t know whether he should cry or laugh. “Alright, you are the best. If I had known this, I should’ve just waited until you died and then go see you at your grave. That way, I wouldn’t feel this sad.”
Elder Ye sighed, “You are too slow, I can’t even watch what kind of show you are going to put on for the world.”
Xu Cheng bitterly smiled. “I can’t help it, I have no money, nor background, so I can only take one step at a time.”
Elder Ye asked him, “I’m about to go soon, can you tell me, what you are really trying to play?”
Xu Cheng: “You guys are giving me too much pressure. In Huaxia, I really can’t outdo the five grandpas and become as awesome as you guys, so I have to go abroad and try to accomplish something. I was originally thinking that I would come back after I became a big shot and then boast to you guys. But yeah, it looks like you can’t wait that long anymore. If I really tell you right now, would it really be good to spoil it?”
“You brat!” Elder Ye coughed, yet there was a kind smile on his face. “This isn’t your style. Are you just complimenting me because you saw that I’m about to die soon? In fact, you are very capable too, you know that? I just think that, if a man’s going to live, then he should live out his best life, his wildest dreams. Since you already picked your path, then there’s no need to look back, no need to explain, because when you become a legend, you won’t need to explain anything.”
“Old man, you worked your azz off for the country for the first half of your life, yet it caused you to live with all kinds of after-effects of your injuries for the last half of your life on a wheelchair. Is it worth it?” Xu Cheng sighed and asked, “Sometimes, I’ve been thinking too, is it really worth it?”
“Brat, that’s because you haven’t traveled high enough to appreciate the scenery that’s already below your feet. Take a look at the people in and out of my yard, look at who those guys are. The most important thing about living life is to not live it in vain. Judging from my own perspective, I’ve got success and recognition, and that’s enough!” The old man tried to put on one more handsome smile on his pale face.