She won't clear her name; she'll throw away all the scum.

Chapter 567

Old Chen had just been rescued and had only recently regained consciousness when he heard these words.

He saw that even his son-in-law was willing to wipe his body, but his own son cursed him to die.

Chen Xiangdong was their first son, and they doted on him more than on any of their other children.

From a young age, whatever this child wanted, he and Grandma Xia would satisfy him within their means. Even when he was slow-witted in school and repeated several grades, they never listened to others and told him to drop out of school.

It was their persistence that gave Chen Xiangdong the opportunity to be recruited internally, making him a worker that everyone envied.

Later, when he got married and had children, he and Grandma Xia always helped him whenever they could.

Because he doted on his eldest son, Chen Xiangdong, he also took care of Zhu Wenying and the others.

When Zhu Wenying was in confinement after childbirth, Grandma Xia would bring her meals into her room, practically feeding her.

Anyone who has raised a child knows that the first few months after a child is born are the most difficult to take care of. During those months, Grandma Xia never caused Zhu Wenying any worry; she stayed up all night taking care of the child.

Even so, they were still dissatisfied. When Chen Xiangdong discovered that they were helping the second and third sons, he felt that they were being biased, as if all their money should be given to him for household expenses.

When Old Mrs. Xia separated the family from the household, Old Mr. Chen resented her. But what the family did later was truly disheartening.

When trouble comes to their family, they act like they're invisible; but when there's something to gain, they swarm around like flies, as if they're afraid of missing out on a good bite.

Despair was evident in Old Chen's eyes. He had four children, but during his most difficult time, only his eldest son and son-in-law came to his aid.

The son-in-law didn't say anything for the time being, but the eldest son said such things.

He couldn't speak clearly, but he wasn't completely confused yet. Soon, two lines of tears streamed down his face.

Although Yu Hongzhen felt that Old Chen's previous actions had hurt the children's feelings, he was still much better than his own parents. Moreover, he had only wronged the later children. As for Chen Xiangdong, he was still a good father.

Just like that year during Chinese New Year, before his mother-in-law divorced him, he still knew to steal a small bowl of braised pork and send it to them.

Although the result wasn't ideal, at least the sentiment was there.

It was really inappropriate for Chen Xiangdong to come and say these things today. Even if Old Chen really wronged him, he shouldn't have said something like "let my own father die" at a time like this.

"Brother, stop talking." Yu Hongzhen spoke up to stop him.

Chen Xiangdong sneered, "Fine, you won't let me say anything then, I'll just leave. Don't call me over for Dad's business anymore."

He turned and left, and Yu Hongzhen called after him, but he pretended not to hear.

Since Yu Hongzhen said so, the matter of fulfilling filial duties to this old man will be entirely entrusted to him.

Grandma Yin and Grandma Wang were heartbroken to see Chen Xiangdong behaving so outrageously.

Old Chen is unreliable, but even if he doesn't like you, he's still your father.

“Old Chen, you… just behave yourself from now on. Xiao Yu, Xiang Bei, and Xiang Hong will definitely not harm you. Just let them have some peace of mind.”

Even Grandma Yin couldn't help but try to persuade him. If it weren't for this old man causing trouble, things wouldn't have come to this.

Old Chen stared blankly at the hospital ceiling, completely unresponsive, only his tears flowed even more fiercely.

Yu Hongzhen sighed, "Dad, I just asked the doctor, and he said there's an important injection that might help you move around after a few injections. Even if it's just a slight movement and you still can't get out of bed on your own, it's still better than lying here like this."

I've already paid the fees and hired someone else to take care of you. Xiang Hong and I really can't come to see you every day, but I've asked Aunt Yin and Aunt Wang to come see you when they have time. If you have any ideas, just tell them—whether you want to contribute money or effort—and let me know.

Yu Hongzhen really did his best. Xiang Hong was only a few months pregnant, and it wasn't realistic for her to travel back and forth every day. He also couldn't leave the military base all the time. Xiang Bei wouldn't be back until next month, and Chen Xiangdong had that same attitude. This was the best arrangement he could make.

Old Chen said slowly, "Okay... thank you, Xiao Yu, and my old neighbor."

Three elderly neighbors offered him some earnest advice, but seeing that he had closed his eyes as if he didn't want to listen, they sighed and left the ward. "Little Yu, you still have a conscience. That kid Chen Xiangdong, isn't he afraid of retribution?"

Yu Hongzhen just smiled and said, "We can't just leave Dad all alone in the house, can we? Thank you, Uncle and Aunt, for today."

He planned to wait until the person he hired arrived and left tomorrow, and then check the effect of the needle.

The injection was just given.

Seeing that Old Chen was asleep, he casually found a bench to spend the night on.

Chen Xiangbei arrived at the hospital at dawn. He had received a call from Yin Sheng while he was at his factory in another city and had taken a train overnight to get there.

"Brother-in-law, my dad..."

Yu Hongzhen asked in surprise, "Why are you here?"

Chen Xiangbei said fiercely, "If I hadn't come, who knows who my dad would have messed with? You've been working hard all night, go back first. I'll take care of things here. I've asked the factory for three days off."

Yu Hongzhen went in with him to see Old Chen and told him about his arrangements. After listening, Chen Xiangbei reached out to give him money, but he refused.

"Dad, I'm begging you, can you please stop making a scene?" Chen Xiangbei was really on the verge of a breakdown. He used to be a bit childish, but now he didn't even have time to shave off his stubble.

Old Chen looked at them with red eyes. In fact, he hadn't slept at all. Ever since Chen Xiangdong cursed him to die, he hadn't been able to sleep.

He suddenly realized that he had brought this upon himself. If he had treated Old Madam Xia better when he was young, no matter how bad the children were, he wouldn't be in this situation.

Xia Yue'e, being the most conscientious person, would never have allowed him to become like this.

He opened his mouth, and with great effort managed to utter a single sentence, "I... want to see your mother."

Chen Xiangbei doubted his ears. "What did you say, Dad? Say it again."

Old Chen: "Xia Yue'e... I want to see her."

Chen Xiangbei covered his head in distress and squatted down. "Dad, you've ruined Mom's life for so many years, and you still won't let her go? What do you want to do?"

Old Chen fell silent again. Amid Chen Xiangbei's complaints, he suddenly said, "Xiao Yu, I... I want to drink hot water. Go get me some hot water. Third brother, I want to eat. I'm hungry."

He raised his hand slightly, and Yu Hongzhen knew that the needle must be somewhat useful.

Seeing Grandma Xia was no longer enough for the old man, but food and drink were still an option.

The two immediately went out to make the arrangements.

Old Chen's lips trembled as he stared in the direction the two had left. Suddenly, he slowly pulled off the IV drip tube, painstakingly hung it on the drawer handle by the bedside, tied a tight knot, and then fell off the bed and put his head inside.

The eldest brother is heartless, but the third brother and Xiang Hong still worry about him and feel sad. If he continues to live like this, they don't know whether he is torturing himself or them.

He seemed to have had enough of life; living without dignity was worse than dying quickly while he could still move. In this life, the person he wronged most was his wife, Xia Yue'e. If there is an afterlife...

Forget it, Xia Yue'e should never meet him again in her next life.

He could almost see the scene of his wedding day with Xia Yue'e; her face flushed with embarrassment, her eyes filled with longing for the future.

In a daze, Chen Weiguo reached out to touch her face, "Yue'e, I will be good to you for the rest of my life."