Two generations of military wives compete for time

Chapter 221 Grandpa Kuang Makes a Will

After handling Grandma Huang's funeral, Kuang Chen, Kuang Xi, and Kuang Yu were all eager to return to their homes, especially Kuang Chen, who said that he had become accustomed to life in the United States and did not want to stay here for long.

Grandpa Kuang said, "Kuang Chen, Kuang Xi, Kuang Yu, my children, stay with me in the Kuang Mansion for two more days until I finish writing my will, okay?"

Kuang Yu said, "Dad, I'll listen to you, don't be angry."

"I finally understand. You each have your own lives to live and cannot stay in the Kuang Mansion for a long time. We have been apart for more than 20 years and the affection between us has faded. It really proves the old saying that a close neighbor is worse than a distant relative." Grandpa Kuang said sadly.

"Dad, come and live with me in Hong Kong. Dong and I will take care of you in your later years." Kuang Xi said.

"Dad, please come and live in Beijing with me. I will take care of you in your later years. I can't stay in the Kuang Mansion because I have to take care of Nana," said Kuang Yu.

"Thank you for your kindness. I have already planned how to live in the future. I will stay in the Kuang Mansion and not go anywhere else." Grandpa Kuang said firmly.

Two days later, Grandpa Kuang invited two lawyers and Qian Yizhen to the Kuang Mansion and dictated his will in front of Kuang Chen, Kuang Xi and Kuang Yu.

In order to protect the old house of Kuang Mansion, Grandpa Kuang decided to bequeath it to Qian Yizhen and set three rules for Qian Yizhen: first, it cannot be sold. Second, its original architectural design cannot be changed. Third, it can be opened as a nursing home for the elderly like Lu Mansion. Fourth, the net income from operating the nursing home for the elderly can be used to help the lonely elderly whose children are not around.

The lawyer sought opinions from Grandpa Kuang, Kuang Chen, Kuang Xi, Kuang Yu, and Qian Yizheng on the draft will. After several revisions, it was finally finalized.

When signing the prepared paper will, Qian Yizhen reminded him again and again: "Grandpa Kuang, you must think it over carefully. It's not too late to change your mind now."

“Yizhen, even though I’m 88 years old, my mind is still clear. I feel most at ease leaving the Kuang Mansion to you. I’ll trouble you to take care of it in the future. Protecting the Kuang Mansion is my greatest wish.” Grandpa Kuang said as he solemnly signed his name on the will.

Kuang Yu said: "Dad, no matter who you hand over the Kuang Mansion to, I will support you. I left the Kuang Mansion and went to Beijing before I graduated from high school. I haven't been with my parents for so many years. I can only say, Dad, I'm sorry!"

"Kuang Yu, don't say sorry. You have to walk the path you choose. We, as your parents, will not interfere. In fact, there is no use in interfering. There is a saying that goes, everything is the best arrangement." Grandpa Kuang said gently.

Kuang Xi said: Dad, thank you for helping us buy the property in Hong Kong. I will definitely listen to you. The property can only be passed down from generation to generation and cannot be sold unless it is absolutely necessary.

For more than 20 years, the children and grandchildren have not been filial to their parents, but have made them worry every day and unable to live in peace. It is the son's incompetence. "

"Xi'er, don't blame yourself too much. You and your family left the Kuang Mansion and your hometown because of the situation. Things in the world are unpredictable. As I said before, everything is the best arrangement."

Kuang Chen said, "Dad, it would be safer if you get the will notarized."

The lawyer explained: "There is no such thing as notarization in China at present, but a will witnessed by a lawyer is valid if certain conditions are met. These conditions include the presence of two or more witnesses, the writing by one of them, the signatures of the testator and witnesses, and the date of the year and month.

As professional legal practitioners, lawyers can help ensure that these conditions are met during the process of witnessing a will, thereby protecting the legal validity of the will.

From another perspective, a will witnessed by a lawyer has a higher legal weight. Lawyers' practice certificates are issued by state agencies, and lawyers' practice status is annually inspected by industry associations. The lawyer access system and industry management are very strict.

At this point, Kuang Chen, Kuang Xi, and Kuang Yu all knew their father's will clearly and supported his decision without any dispute.

After the witnessing ceremony of Grandpa Kuang's will, Qian Yizhen invited Grandpa Kuang, Kuang Chen, Kuang Xi, Kuang Yu, and Nana to the Chen Mansion to eat dumplings to see Kuang Chen, Kuang Xi, Kuang Yu, and Nana off.

Grandpa Kuang, Qian Yizhen and his party came to the Chen Mansion. With the joint efforts of housekeepers Qin Yue'e, Xia Juxiang, Wei Suqin, as well as grandma Lu Jingde, grandma Chen Yalu, grandpa Lu Kaipu, and uncle Chen Haoyu, the dumplings were quickly wrapped.

Ten dishes and two soups were served on the table. Uncle Chen Haoyu, Grandpa Kuang, Grandma Lu Jingde, Grandma Chen Yalu, Grandpa Lu Kaipu, Kuang Chen, Kuang Xi, Kuang Yu, housekeeper Li Xiaoquan, Qian Yizheng, sister-in-law Hao Xia, and Nana took their seats in turn.

Grandpa Kuang said, "Xiao Wei, open the Kuang Mansion's old wine and let Kuang Chen, Kuang Xi, and Kuang Yu taste the Kuang family's ancestral winemaking craftsmanship. Leave an impression on the three siblings."

Uncle Chen Haoyu said, "Yes, let's have a good taste of Kuangfu old wine today. You three siblings will leave Kuangfu tomorrow. The days when we get together will definitely become fewer and fewer, especially for people of our age. The more we see each other, the less we will get to see each other."

Grandma Lu Jingde said, "Please don't be so sad. Life is good now. People like us in our 80s and 90s can live another 10 years and reach 100 years old."

"My mother-in-law is right. Under the careful care of the housekeepers in our elderly care center, you will get younger and younger. You will be eighty this year and eighteen next year." Sister-in-law Hao Xia said with a smile.

Qian Yizhen raised his glass to toast the three siblings of the Kuang family: "Uncle Kuang Chen, Uncle Kuang Xi, Aunt Kuang Yu, although Grandpa Kuang has handed the Kuang Mansion over to me to manage, it will always be your home. You can come back to live here at any time. When you are old, you are also welcome to live in the Minzhen Qizhi Elderly Hospital and enjoy our company's high-quality elderly services."

"Okay, okay. When I'm old and my children have all left, I will come back and live in your nursing home." Kuang Yu said while sipping wine.

Kuang Chen and Kuang Xi nodded politely to express their gratitude.

The hot dumplings were served on the table. Kuang Chen tasted them slowly, thinking to himself, "I haven't eaten authentic hometown dumplings in years. But my stomach has become Americanized. During these days in China, I have been feeling uncomfortable in my stomach." Grandpa Lu Kaipu discovered through medical examination that Kuang Chen was feeling unwell.

After the meal, Grandpa Lu Kaipu quietly pulled Kuang Chen to sit on a dining chair, felt his pulse, and asked about his stomach discomfort. He went back to the bedroom and got two boxes of Huoxiang Zhengqi Pills, put them in Kuang Chen's hands, and said, "You are suffering from acclimatization. Take some Chinese medicine to regulate your body."

Kuang Chen took the Chinese patent medicine and said gratefully: "Thank you, Dr. Lu." "You're welcome. You are already in your early sixties. You should pay more attention to your health." Grandpa Lu Kaipu said with concern.