Step aside, let me take charge!.

Summary

The chapter describes a reunion between a mother and son, Gong Shuwu, after over a decade. The mother, an elderly woman who has endured years of hardship, is overjoyed to see her son, who has become a mere skeleton. The chapter explores their emotional reunion, with the mother weeping and the son repeatedly apologizing. Others try to calm their emotions, reminding them that this should be a joyous occasion. The chapter also touches on the mother's past, including her belief that her son was meant to be a "dog" or "male prostitute", and the tragedies that have befallen their family. Overall, the chapter is a poignant exploration of the complex relationship between a mother and son, and the lasting impact of past trauma and hardship.

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