Chapter 2028: Happy and Worried? (1)
The funeral of Dongfang Shuman was quite simple.
Dongfang Liuyun got up very early. After Sis w.a.n.g brewed a bowl of medicine for her to drink, she returned to the Dongfang old residence.
After the cremation of Dongfang Shuman’s body, she was sent directly to the cemetery of the Dongfang family.
That cemetery was where many of the deceased members of the Dongfang family were buried. This was also where Elder Dongfang was buried.
Dongfang Liuyun, dressed in black, was supported by Secretary Ding as she followed beside Song Siting. She looked at the tombstone in front of her and said in a hoa.r.s.e voice, “Grandmother’s health was already very poor. She must have completely collapsed after hearing the news about Father. I thought about it for a long time and suddenly felt that she wasn’t prejudiced against us. It’s just that her way of expressing her feelings was different.”
Song Siting’s eyes darkened as she listened. She could not help but sigh and blinked her slightly reddened eyes. “I was too stubborn. I was never willing to understand her.”
“She didn’t blame you. She must have known that she didn’t have much time left, so she wanted to make all these arrangements. She just didn’t expect that something would happen to Father.”
Dongfang Liuyun took a deep breath and looked up at the gray sky. “But since everyone understands, it’s a good thing. I think she, more than anyone else, would want us to live a good life.”
“I’ve let you all down…”
Song Siting’s eyes started to tear up again. “I’m really worried now. Your father’s like this, your grandmother is gone, and Qi Lei… Qi Lei is missing too. What should we do now?”
“Just do what we have to do. We’ll take it one step at a time. No matter what, we have to continue on. With me around, the company won’t collapse. Just take good care of my father for the time being.”
Dongfang Liuyun’s tone was calm as she spoke.
“Can… Can you handle it? And with Qi Lei, I’m worried about you…”
“You don’t have to worry about these things. How’s my father?”
Dongfang Liuyun adjusted her sungla.s.ses and asked hoa.r.s.ely.
Song Siting was stunned for a moment before she replied dejectedly, “The doctor only said that his condition has stabilized. He didn’t say when he would wake up. If he knew about your grandmother…”
“Then don’t let him know yet. Let him rest well. Grandmother left in a hurry. Everyone thought it was very sudden, but we can’t change what happened. There are still many things we need to do.”
“Liuyun… Then Qi Lei…”
There was some concern in Song Siting’s eyes.
“He’s fine. In a few days… He might return. Don’t worry. Alright, go back. I’ll go over to visit in the afternoon.”
Dongfang Liuyun took one last look at Dongfang Shuman on the tombstone. She took a breath and did not turn back. She suddenly turned around and walked towards the stairs ahead.
“Liuyun!”
Song Siting wanted to stop her, but Dongfang Liuyun did not slow down at all.
…
After Dongfang Liuyun left, she did not go straight home. Instead, she went to Tai Yu Corporation.
At this moment, in Tai Yu Corporation’s President’s office.
Dongfang Liuyun was sitting in Qi Lei’s office chair. Her back was facing the door as she looked at the world outside the French window in a daze.
Her phone suddenly vibrated. Dongfang Liuyun quickly picked it up.
It was a message from Myanmar.
“h.e.l.lo? It’s me… I found traces of Mr. Ge. He did appear in Myanmar. He left Myanmar for j.a.pan three days ago.”
The person on the other end sent this message.
Dongfang Liuyun’s eyes instantly darkened. Her hand on the armrest suddenly tightened. A chill quickly swept across her eyes—
“He went to see Fujiwara Kenji?” Dongfang Liuyun asked coldly.
“I’m afraid it’s more than that. I think you know what it is.”
Dongfang Liuyun released the armrest and rubbed her the s.p.a.ce between her brows tiredly, “Fujiwara Kenji has never had a good relationship with my father, even though on the surface they were polite and respectful towards each other. Back then, I parted ways with Fujiwara largely because of this. Besides, he’s been eyeing for the mine in my father’s hands for quite a while now. Not to mention, he wants that marriage with the Inoue family. The Inoue family has a grudge against the Dongfang family to begin with. It wouldn’t be surprising if this matter really has something to do with them.”
“Your a.n.a.lysis is very reasonable. I think Qi Lei must have realized this and rushed over. Otherwise, with just the Dongfang family’s ability, it would be very difficult for your father to get his hands on the mines. You know very well the background of the Fujiwara family. Now, with the addition of the Inoue family… Why don’t you look for Fujiwara? He probably can’t bear to see you suffer so much.”
“I would’ve went to him long ago if it was of any use. Mr. Ge did look for him before. He’s worried about Lan Xiu, so…”
“Alright, I’m not interested in your bitter secret history. You know who he’s worried about. Your current situation at Dongfang Group is worrying. The stock market has almost hit rock bottom. When do you plan to make a move?”
The person on the other end asked and paused for a moment. Without waiting for Dongfang Liuyun’s reply, he continued, “It’s quite difficult for you to shoulder such a large company, especially now that the internal situation is so chaotic.”
“I know what I’m doing. It’s not wise to go against the gun at this time. I’m already prepared.”
Dongfang Liuyun did not care too much about the internal conflict within the Dongfang Group. On the contrary, this might be an opportunity. She was just waiting for the right time.
This time, there might be a predestined outcome. Fortunately, Qi Lei had put in a lot of effort before this, and got Mu Yuchen’s help to stabilize Tai Yu Corporation, which was equivalent to arranging for help in the future.
When they heard Dongfang Liuyun’s words, the person on the other end laughed. “Alright then, do as you see fit. I’ll continue to look for Qi Lei. Don’t worry, cheer up. At this moment, you can only rely on yourself more.”
“Continue to monitor Mr. Ge. He’s got a strong motive against you lot, I keep thinking that things aren’t that simple.”
“Don’t worry.”
With that, the other party hung up the phone.
‘Dong dong!’
Dongfang Liuyun had just put it away when there was a knock on the door. Dongfang Liuyun turned her head and saw the secretary who had stopped at the door.
“Vice President, the Elder President is here!”
The Elder President?
Qi Qiming?
Dongfang Liuyun’s eyes lit up. At this moment, a tall and straight figure came into Dongfang Liuyun’s sight—
It was Qi Qiming!
“Father! Why are you here?”
Dongfang Liuyun looked at Qi Qiming in surprise.
Qi Qiming was dressed in a straight black suit. He looked the same as before, but he looked much calmer than before.
“I know everything. You… Your body is compromised, don’t work too hard.”
When Qi Qiming said this, he glanced at Dongfang Liuyun expectantly and walked in.