Chapter 224: An Unexpected Legacy [Second Update]
Koji had just walked out of the company's underground parking lot that morning when he received a call from Aunt Haruko. Her voice, which sounded weak, begged Koji to go to the hospital last time to see her. After saying this, the old man hung up the phone in a hurry.
Xiaozhi looked at the phone screen, walked into the company building, and was stunned for a while. From Aunt Haruko's old and hurried tone, he sensed that the old man had something very important to see Xiaoji. At the same time, Xiaoji also noticed that the old man's health seemed to be much worse than before.
Will Haruko know what happened to her aunt? Koji opened the phone's address book and found Haruko's phone number, but he didn't dial it out for a long time.
Xiaoji pondered and thought, what if Haruko's aunt came to Koji behind Haruko's back? Xiaozhi put away his phone and decided not to tell Haruko about it until he went to the hospital to see the old man.
After the company's morning meeting, Xiaoji arranged the day's events in detail, and rushed to the hospital where Aunt Haruko was staying with Impermanence. Along the way, Impermanence drove the car, Xiaozhi sat in the passenger seat, and the two of them couldn't guess the old man's mind when they talked about Haruko's aunt. But Koji vaguely felt it. The old man looked for him this time, and Haruko didn't know about it.
Since the last time, because of Haruko's trouble with Xia Xue, Koji was furious and took back the house she had prepared for Haruko and drove Haruko back to her own residence, and she hadn't seen Haruko since. I sent someone to send some daily necessities to Haruko, as well as a bunch of rice, flour, grain and oil.
Xiaozhi sent a sum of money to Haruko's account again, afraid that the money in her hand would not be enough to spend. Xiaozhi has always been tolerant of Haruko, but she dared to hurt Xia Xue, which made Xiaozhi unbearable. Whoever dares to get along with Xia Xue can't get along with Xiaozhi, which is the bottom line that Xiaozhi can't touch.
Impermanence said as the car was about to drive to the hospital. I'm afraid this old lady has something to explain to you after her death. Otherwise, the old man would not have been in such a hurry to let you come. Haruko is the old man's only relative here, but she specially came to you, which shows that the old man is not at ease with Haruko.
Koji listened intently to Impermanence's words, and felt that his inference was very likely. Xiao Zhi still vaguely remembers that the last time he came here, the old man once solemnly told Xiao Zhi that if he heard that she had euthanized one day, it must not be out of her original intention.
That time, the old man told Xiaoji a lot of things about Haruko's past, and they were all truths that made Xiaoji jaw-dropping. The old man also told Koji last time that Haruko planned to let the old man euthanize, and it was the nurse who told the old man after hearing Haruko's words.
This Haruko is becoming more and more incomprehensible and incomprehensible to Xiaozhi. The car drove to the entrance of the hospital, and Impermanence let Xiaozhi walk into the hospital by himself, and he waited for Xiaozhi in the car. Impermanence estimates that Haruko's aunt must want to see Koji alone and have something important to discuss. So, just don't go in.
Koji found Aunt Haruko's hospital room, knocked on the door, and immediately a nurse came to open the door. The nurse bowed down to say hello to Xiaozhi, who politely said hello and walked into the ward.
The old man was lying on the hospital bed, his face was pale and haggard, and he was much thinner than last time. The eyes are slightly closed. When she heard Koji's voice, she immediately opened her cloudy eyes and smiled with surprise and relief.
The old man beckoned Xiaozhi, sat down quickly, politely said thank you, and apologized for bothering Xiaozhi again.
Koji smiled and comforted the old man, saying that he should have come over to see the old man as well, and there was nothing to bother with.
The old man saw that Xiaozhi was not disgusted, and his expression eased. She tilted her head and said to the nurse, you can call the lawyer and ask him to come over right away. The caregiver agreed, picked up the phone, and walked to the balcony.
Xiao Zhi looked at the old man suspiciously. Why, as soon as he came, the old man had to find a lawyer? Xiao Zhi couldn't guess in his heart, and looked straight at the old man on the sickbed.
The old man stretched out an old arm, held Xiaoji's hand, and said earnestly. Mr. Xue Zhi, I have a reluctant request to you this time, please don't refuse. This is the request that I make to you, an old man who is about to die, and I hope you will grant it to me. This matter was decided by me after careful consideration, not on the spur of the moment, nor on my emotional part.
Xiao Zhi stretched out his other hand and put it on the back of the old man's hand, warming her slightly cold hand. What the hell is going on? Now, can you tell me in advance? Koji asked the old man softly.
The old man smiled weakly and said, Of course I have to tell you. Mr. Xue, my body is not as good as day by day, and time is running out, so I have to arrange things behind me. Only then can I close my eyes with peace of mind. I have decided to give you all my possessions free of charge. As for Haruko's future life, it's up to you to take care of her. You can give Haruko some money at any time according to her actual life needs, but don't give her all the money at once.
Xiao Zhi looked at the old man in amazement, what? Do you want me to inherit your property? However, I don't need any of this, and if Haruko needs anything in the future, I won't leave her alone.
The old man was in a hurry for a moment, and coughed repeatedly.
Xiaozhi hurriedly got up, helped the old man up, put the pillow behind the old man's head, and let the old man lean on the pillow. Then, Xiaozhi poured a glass of water for the old man, held the old man's hand, and fed the old man a few sips of water.
The old man gently pushed the water cup open, and when his breathing gradually stabilized, he continued. Mr. Xue, please grant my request! It's not to give you money, but to ask you to help me take care of what happens after I die. Haruko's child, I still love her, and that's why I have to arrange it this way. Because, I know what kind of child Haruko is. A few days ago, I heard that Haruko went to the hospital again to discuss euthanasia for me. Afterwards, Haruko told me about the will, and she wanted me to make a will as soon as possible and hand over all my property to Haruko to inherit.
Koji's eyes widened in surprise and he looked at the old man in disbelief. Haruko, she, actually did such a thing?
The old man gasped and nodded at Xiaozhi. Immediately afterwards, he waved his hand at Xiao Zhi, signaling Xiao Zhi not to interrupt the old man's words.
Xiaozhi could see that the old man was already struggling to speak, so he listened to the old man silently and stopped interrupting her.
The old man looked at Xiaozhi gratefully, smiled slightly, and said. I've just said all of my thoughts, and I hope you can understand them. After speaking, the old man looked at Xiaozhi and asked if Xiaozhi understood what she meant.
Xiaozhi nodded and said, I understand. I know what you mean. You want to find a reliable person to supervise Haruko's future life. You're probably afraid that Haruko will go to extremes and bury your property and savings in vain, and you're even more worried that Haruko will ruin her own future.
After listening to Xiaozhi's words, the old man nodded with satisfaction and said. Yes, Mr. Xue, this is my painstaking effort to do this, but I still have to worry that you will definitely agree to my request and fulfill the wish of my twilight old man! The difficulties in my heart are now only understood by you. You are the most suitable person for me, whether it is my inheritance or Haruko's future life, I will entrust them to you. All things are up to you.
Suddenly, there was a gentle knock at the door. The nurse went over and opened the door, and a middle-aged man in a suit and leather shoes walked in. The man greeted Xiaozhi with a smile, walked to the hospital bed again, and asked how the old man's health is today?
The old man smiled and thanked him, saying that he felt pretty good today. Then, the old man pointed to Xiaozhi without delay and said to the lawyer. This is the Mr. Xue Zhi I mentioned to you, and he is my most trustworthy person. Now, please lead Mr. Xue and sign this agreement as soon as possible!
The lawyer said yes, and quickly took out the prepared agreement from his briefcase. He invited Koji to come to the desk, spread the agreement to be signed on the table, and handed Koji a black signature pen.
Xiaozhi took the pen and looked at the old man hesitantly, still feeling a little embarrassed in his heart. But looking at the old man's expectant face, Xiaozhi couldn't bear to refuse the old man's commission.
The old man smiled at Xiaozhi and said with difficulty, Mr. Xue, please, thank you! Koji nodded and signed his name on the agreement.
After all the formalities were completed, the lawyer left the ward.
Koji returned to the hospital bed and sat on the chair next to the bed. Xiaozhi said to the old man, don't worry, I won't let you down! Haruko's future life, you don't have to worry, I wouldn't have left her alone.
The old man held Xiaoji's hand tightly and said with a smile, I know, I know, you have been taking care of Haruko all along. Haruko must have brought a lot of trouble to your life, right? There is also Miss Xia Xue, who is a very kind child, and we are still friends, but we haven't seen each other for many years. Haruko is probably rude to Xia Xue, right? Please apologize to Xia Xue on my behalf, and please don't let her be like Haruko in the future.
Xiaozhi looked at this open-minded old man and said, don't worry, your old man! Xia Xue is kind-hearted and kind-hearted, she will not hold a grudge against Haruko. Xia Xue is now pregnant and has been pregnant for several months, so I was afraid that she would be tired, so I didn't dare to bring her over to see you. Next time I come, bring Xia Xue with me.
When the old man heard that Xia Xue was pregnant, his face was full of joy. She kept saying in her mouth, it's really good, Xia Xue is going to be a mother, and Mr. Xue is also going to be a father! What a blessed couple, I hope you will always be happy! The old man sent his sincere blessings.
At this moment, the door of the ward was suddenly pushed open, and a person walked in.
Haruko, are you here? The old man looked at the doorway and called out to Haruko with a smile.
Koji got up, turned his head, and saw Haruko with an angry face.