Octogenarian, and The 90S Episode 18 Recap
> Octogenarian, and The 90S Recap
Guo Tielin desperately tried to please Guo Jiangdong, picking up the rice and personally feeding him. Seeing his servile appearance, Guo Jiangdong immediately softened. Before leaving, he even promised Guo Tielin that he could visit him at the nursing home. Guo Tielin was overjoyed. Guo Jiangdong resented Guo Tielin for being a disappointment, not only making him sad but also dragging down Guo Sanshuang.
Ye Xiaomei was curious why Guo Sanshuang hated Guo Tielin so much, so Guo Jiangdong recounted the past events in detail. Guo Sanshuang's mother had a terminal illness, and Guo Tielin signed the agreement to give up treatment, then brought his wife home. Guo Sanshuang witnessed this scene firsthand, and he held a grudge against Guo Tielin. Guo Sanshuang tossed and turned, unable to sleep. He video-called Ye Xiaomei late at night, repeatedly apologizing to her.
However, Ye Xiaomei wasn't buying it. She revealed to Guo Sanshuang that Guo Tielin had a stomach hemorrhage. Guo Sanshuang believed Guo Tielin was staging a 'bitter-meat trick' to trick his grandfather out of money. Ye Xiaomei firmly believed that Guo Tielin was truly repentant, and she had even secretly checked Guo Tielin's driver's license. Guo Sanshuang was still uneasy and wanted to find time to ask his grandfather about the situation.
Unable to resist the instigation of Grandpa Hou and others, Guo Jiangdong joined them to eat steamed buns at a nearby restaurant. Guo Jiangdong inadvertently saw Guo Tielin drinking and discussing business with several boss-like individuals in a private room. Guo Jiangdong directly burst in, publicly exposing Guo Tielin as unreliable and even claiming his currency was virtual. He advised those bosses not to do business with Guo Tielin.
However, things backfired; when the bosses learned that Guo Tielin understood how to make money with virtual currency, they became even more convinced by him. Guo Jiangdong had no choice but to leave dejectedly. Guo Tielin came to the nursing home to visit Guo Jiangdong, bringing gifts for all the elderly residents and specifically buying a gift for Uncle Zhang, the doorman.
The seniors repeatedly praised Guo Tielin for his filial piety, and one after another, they went back to call their own children to hold them accountable. After delivering the gifts, Guo Tielin came to see Guo Jiangdong. Guo Jiangdong reminded him not to be too arrogant and to live a low-key life. Guo Tielin, however, dismissed it.
He had now found a reliable way to make money and promised to soon let Guo Jiangdong live a life free from worries about food and clothing. Guo Tielin was eager to see his son, Guo Sanshuang. Guo Jiangdong reminded him not to get happy too soon, as Guo Sanshuang still hated him. Guo Jiangdong worried that Guo Tielin was involved in illegal business. Guo Tielin boasted that it was a high-return industry and that he could effectively avoid risks.
Guo Jiangdong was still uneasy, so Guo Tielin promised to take him to see it sometime. Bu Gaoxing, Grandpa Hou, and Old Li heard that Guo Tielin's business had a very high return rate, so they each took out their retirement salary cards, wanting to get rich with Guo Tielin. Guo Tielin firmly refused to accept them and reminded them to take good care of their pension money. Guo Jiangdong saw this scene from the window and felt deeply comforted.
On the weekend, Guo Tielin took Guo Jiangdong and Ye Xiaomei to see a villa. The real estate agent detailed the "king of buildings" property to them: the community had a beautiful environment, the house layout was reasonable, and the decoration was luxurious and grand. Guo Jiangdong didn't understand what Guo Tielin was really up to. Guo Tielin decided to buy this house, putting Guo Jiangdong's name on the property deed, so that the whole family could live together.
Guo Tielin also specially prepared a large kitchen for Guo Jiangdong, allowing him to utilize his skills. Guo Jiangdong was very satisfied with the house and asked Guo Tielin to put Guo Sanshuang's name on the property deed, hoping that Guo Sanshuang would get married and have children there. Guo Tielin readily agreed. He took Guo Jiangdong and Ye Xiaomei to tour the second floor.
Guo Tielin and Guo Jiangdong stood on the balcony, looking at the distant lake and mountains, and Guo Tielin yearned for a beautiful new life in the future. Guo Tielin brought Guo Jiangdong and Ye Xiaomei to the sales office and paid a 500,000 yuan deposit on the spot. Guo Jiangdong carefully checked the purchase contract, fearing he might be cheated by Guo Tielin. He also asked Ye Xiaomei to verify the contract.
Only after Ye Xiaomei confirmed its accuracy did Guo Jiangdong readily sign his name. Guo Tielin specifically instructed the staff to ensure Guo Jiangdong's name was on the property deed. That night, Ye Xiaomei video-called Guo Sanshuang and sent him photos of the house. Guo Sanshuang suspected Guo Tielin of fraud and asked Ye Xiaomei to check it out at the police station.
Only after Ye Xiaomei personally witnessed Guo Tielin paying the money did Guo Sanshuang believe it was true, eagerly wanting to marry Ye Xiaomei in the new house. Ye Xiaomei smiled without answering. Guo Sanshuang was still uneasy and asked Ye Xiaomei to inquire about Guo Tielin's business. Guo Tielin helped Guo Jiangdong complete the procedures and took him away from the nursing home. Guo Jiangdong was reluctant to leave and couldn't help but shed tears.
Ye Xiaomei and Wu Hui brought the other elderly residents to bid farewell to Guo Jiangdong, congratulating him on his new home. Guo Jiangdong invited everyone to his housewarming party in a few days. That night, Guo Jiangdong called Guo Sanshuang, who was wandering the streets, falsely claiming he was drinking with friends at a bar. Guo Jiangdong hoped he would return soon. Ye Xiaomei stayed up all night drawing the story of Guo Jiangdong and his son.
Wu Hui conducted her usual rounds, checking on the rooms, and only relaxed when she saw all the elderly residents sleeping peacefully. Guo Jiangdong invited the elderly residents from the nursing home for a dinner gathering at his new house. Ye Xiaomei arrived with everyone on time. The elderly residents' eyes lit up, and they endlessly praised the big house, repeatedly complimenting its beautiful decoration.
Guo Jiangdong was busy cooking in the kitchen with his most accomplished apprentice, inviting them to look around freely. Bu Gaoxing, out of jealousy, was nitpicking in every way, which drew cynical remarks from Grandpa Hou and others. Guo Tielin was late, so Guo Jiangdong asked Ye Xiaomei to call and urge him to come.
