0p0 Chapter 209 Rehabilitate
Chapter 209 Rehabilitate
Soon, the work of redressing wrongful convictions was launched nationwide, and the elderly people who had endured so much hardship returned to the city one after another and resumed their original work.
The years spent in the countryside did not diminish their will; on the contrary, it inspired them to dedicate themselves to their work with even greater enthusiasm after their rehabilitation.
Not long after Shu Yun learned that Shen Yuanshan had been exonerated, the original owner's parents were also exonerated, the house that had been seized was returned, and all the confiscated items that could be returned were returned, while the damaged items were compensated in monetary form.
Shu Yun took a day when all three of them were free and went to clean the house that had been sealed off for many years.
No one has lived here for a long time; the ground and furniture are covered in dust, and there are many cobwebs in the corners of the eaves.
Shu Yun wrapped a small square scarf around Gu Xi's head and put a mask on him. The little guy was full of energy and helped with the work, but he was small and weak. He would run around with Shu Yun for a while and then run around with Gu Jun for a while. The dust on the ground floated up with his running, which made Shu Yun uncomfortable and her throat itchy.
"Ouch!" The little guy ran too fast and bumped his head into Gu Jun's calf. He bounced back and fell to the ground with a thud. His body, feet, and face were covered in dust, making him look like a little kitten. Shu Yun felt a headache coming on.
To prevent the little guy from making things worse, Shu Yun solemnly found him a small wooden basin, filled it with warm water, moved it to the corridor, and put several blackened rags in the basin. "Baby, Mommy is giving you a task. You are responsible for washing these rags until they are clean, and then Mommy will use them to wipe the table, okay?"
The little guy took on an important task, straightened his back and tucked in his stomach, his face contorted into a double chin, and struck a military pose. His sweet, childlike voice rang out, "Yes, sir! I guarantee I'll complete the mission!"
Shu Yun patted him on the shoulder to encourage him, and the little guy worked even harder.
The neighbor next door hadn't changed, but her hair, styled in a bun, was now streaked with white. Time had left its mark on her face, but it had been exceptionally kind to Shu Yun. Her face remained fair and radiant, full and without a single wrinkle.
Her neat short hair makes her look younger than her actual age, and her bright eyes make it impossible to tell that she already has a child.
"Shuyun, you're back! It's been so long! Your child has grown so much!"
Shu Yun patted the back of the little guy's head. "Gu Xi, call for help."
The little one politely put down the rag he was scrubbing vigorously, wiped his hands on his bib, and said in a childish voice, "Hello, Grandma."
"Hey, hello, hello. You're such a good girl, already helping your mom with chores."
The little guy nodded seriously, then went back to washing the rag. He always remembered that his mother said she needed it, and he had to speed things up.
After talking with her neighbor for a while, Shu Yun went back inside to busy herself. Watching her back, the neighbor sighed inwardly, realizing how different her circumstances had become in just a few years.
When both of Shu Yun's parents passed away, she was burdened with a bad reputation. Political issues were of utmost importance, and many people were watching to see Shu Yun make a fool of herself.
Many people were skeptical of Shu Yun and Gu Jun's marriage, but a few years have passed, and those who said they didn't approve have all gone through chaotic lives, with some even getting divorced. But no one has ever said that Shu Yun is having a bad time.
And the young couple seems to be living a very fulfilling life, which is making many people envious.
The family worked hard all day. At noon, Shu Yun made do with the dry food she had brought. By 3 p.m., the house was finally back to normal.
However, Shu Yun was exhausted, and Gu Xi was also quite tired after washing several rags. She lay on the sofa, panting with her little tongue sticking out, just like a little pug.
After Gu Jun finished cleaning up the mess, he saw the mother and son lying sprawled on the sofa. He checked the time, then picked up the little guy and hoisted him onto his shoulder. "Let's go out to eat."
Upon hearing this, the little foodie perked up, sat on Gu Jun's shoulders, and waved her little fist, "Oh, we're going to a restaurant!"
The father and son walked out excitedly. "Hey," Shu Yun said, "the door frame is too low, be careful." Before she could finish speaking, the little guy's head bumped into the door frame.
"Ouch, it hurts." The little guy covered his forehead, his eyes immediately welling up with tears, looking at Shu Yun as if he was about to cry.
Shu Yun immediately said, "Baby, how about we have braised pork later? Is there anything else you'd like to eat?"
The little guy's attention was quickly diverted, and he slurped his saliva, saying, "Eat meat."
Shu Yun took out a handkerchief and wiped the little guy's mouth; the drool had even dripped onto his father's head.
The days passed by at a leisurely pace, and the festive atmosphere in the city grew stronger. Before returning to her hometown, Shu Yun brought her parents' graves with her two children.
This time, the family of three came openly and honestly. Gu Jun carried large and small bags, all filled with the things that Mr. and Mrs. Shu loved to eat when they were alive.
"Mom, are we going on an adventure?"
Gu Xi held his mother's hand with one hand and his father's hand with the other, occasionally dangling his little body between them. This was his first time visiting his maternal grandparents' graves.
Shu Yun: "I'll take you to meet your maternal grandparents."
"Grandpa and Grandma?" Gu Xi tilted her head.
Every year, Gu Jun would take some time to clean the tombstone, so although the surrounding area was full of dense bushes, the tombstone was very clean. Shu Yun led Gu Xi to pay their respects in front of the tombstone.
"Mom and Dad, this is Gu Xi, your little grandson. He's a very timid little guy, but he can be really well-behaved when he wants to be."
As Shu Yun chattered on and on, she placed the things she had brought in front of the tombstone.
Gu Xi couldn't stay still, and soon started looking around. Just then, a furry head popped out from the dense woods, and the little guy exclaimed in surprise, "Wow, it's a cat!"
The little guy reached out to touch the cat's head, but Shu Yun said, "No." Wild cats are very wary; if you touch it rashly, you might get scratched or bitten.
However, the kitten that appeared in the mountains was very friendly, letting the little guy pet its head. Shu Yun swallowed back the words she hadn't finished saying, and only instructed, "Be careful, be gentle, don't hurt the kitten."
"Mom, I know." As she spoke, Gu Xi moved even more gently, and in no time another kitten ran out and circled around Gu Xi.
Shu Yun glanced in Gu Xi's direction, and after confirming that there was nothing wrong, she looked away. However, a few images flashed through her mind, and she couldn't help but look back suspiciously.
She tugged at Gu Jun's sleeve and whispered, "Don't you think these two cats look like the pair we saw when we came to pay our respects before?"