Chapter 1985: Antic.i.p.ation (1)
Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation
Uncle Ming’s funeral was on the morning of the fourth day after the incident.
Very few people came. Qi Lei, Dongfang Liuyun, Lan Xiu, a few friends, and a few bodyguards accompanied them. Ah Cai also came. Dongfang Shuman’s health was not very good, so she did not come.
He was buried beside the Dongfang family cemetery.
The people who came had already left. They were worried that Dongfang Liuyun would be too uncomfortable, so Qi Lei pulled her away.
The cold wind kept blowing up the black windbreaker. The couple quietly walked on the stairs leading to the parking lot below.
“Every time at this time, I feel like I can touch a lot of things deeper in my heart. Do you think there’s anything more important in this world besides birth, old age, illness, and death?”
Dongfang Liuyun, who had been silent all this time, suddenly spoke.
“This depends on one’s state of mind.” Qi Lei thought about it seriously and replied.
Dongfang Liuyun nodded and smiled. “Indeed. For example, some people are willing to risk their lives for the sake of their feelings.”
“Qi Lei…”
At this point, she suddenly paused and turned to look at him.
“Hmm?” Qi Lei quickly responded and met her gaze.
“Tell me, if there’s a day when I’m in danger, will you sacrifice yourself for me?” Dongfang Liuyun asked softly.
When this question was asked, Qi Lei’s handsome brows remained the same. He looked at her with a meaningful look, and there was clearly some gentleness in his eyes—
He seemed to have noticed that this woman seemed to be starting to care about his opinions and thoughts. This was definitely a good sign. Did this mean that Qi Lei’s weight in her heart was increasing day by day?
Qi Lei did not answer this question. He only smiled at her.
“Why don’t you answer?” Dongfang Liuyun asked.
“I won’t let you be in danger. I’ll always protect you.”
Qi Lei did not seem to like such a topic. How could he bear to let her be in danger?
Hearing this, Dongfang Liuyun smiled and allowed him to put his arm around her shoulders. He sighed softly. “I won’t ask such a stupid question in the future. A lifetime is a long time.”
“It’s good that you know. After the incident, the police concluded that it was an accidental fire. They didn’t find any clues. I’ve asked Yang Sheng to investigate in private, and once there’s any news, to let us know immediately.”
Qi Lei was very considerate as he helped her tidy her messy hair.
“Yes, that’s all we can do now. The damage has been calculated. It’s a pity that so many things were lost. Fortunately, Uncle Ming kept away some valuable things, and Uncle Ming, he’s left just like that.”
“Don’t think too much. Just think of it as him going over to look for Grandfather.”
“Mmm.”
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Xi Xinyi did not stay for long. After she was done with her work, she had to go back.
Xi Xiaye personally drove her to the airport.
“Sis, there’s no need to send me off. Let’s stop here. I’ll go in alone. You can go back. I hope that you and Brother-in-law can live happily ever after.”
In front of the VIP lounge, Xi Xinyi stopped walking and turned around to look at Xi Xiaye who was sending her off.
Xi Xiaye then stopped and looked at Xi Xinyi calmly, “Mmm, you have to take care too. Han Yifeng, if you can’t wait, then don’t wait anymore. You have to live for yourself too. Sometimes, it’s not good to hold onto something. You’re still very young. Perhaps, the fate that belongs to you might not be him.”
When she said this, Xi Xiaye suddenly thought of her and Mu Yuchen. Were they not like this?
She had once thought that Han Yifeng was the person that she, Xi Xiaye, should be waiting for her entire life, but who would have thought that she would marry Mu Yuchen and even fall deeply in love with him?
“Sis, I just don’t have that kind of luck. I’ve used up all my luck before, and now that I’ve come this far, I can’t blame anyone but myself. I was just too insensible, I’ve always liked Yifeng, and I can’t let go of our child, so…”
Xi Xinyi choked as her eyes turned slightly red.
Xi Xiaye sighed helplessly, “I didn’t mean anything else. I just wanted to remind you that life is neither long nor short. If you can’t wait around for some people, then don’t. Waiting is the most useless thing. When your fate comes, I hope you can accept it calmly. That way, father will be relieved too.”
Xi Xiaye could see the tiredness hidden in XI Xinyi’s eyes.
Even though there had been too much unhappiness between the two sisters, Family Love was just like that. Xi Xiaye admitted that she still could not bear to hope that Xi Xinyi was living a terrible life. On the contrary, she sincerely hoped that XI Xinyi was living a good life.
Xi Xinyi was silent for a moment before she nodded. “I’ll take sister’s words to heart. Don’t worry about me. I’ll take good care of myself.”
“MMM, take these things. They’re gifts for the child. There’s also a letter for Han Yifeng inside. Please pa.s.s it to him as well. Remember to call him back when you’re back there. Take care of yourself.”
Xi Xiaye then pa.s.sed the paper bag to Xi Xinyi.
Xi Xinyi looked at the concern in Xi Xiaye’s eyes. Her slightly warm eyes finally could not hold it in anymore. In the end, she could not help but cry.
“Sis…” Xi Xinyi cried hoa.r.s.ely. She could not help but reach out to hug Xi Xiaye. “I’m sorry, I’m sorry… I was afraid that you’d be so good to me. This makes me feel even more guilty, sis…”
As Xi Xinyi threw herself into her arms and cried bitterly, Xi Xiaye just took a deep breath and raised her hand to gently pat her back to express her comfort.
“Don’t think about those things anymore. It’s meaningless now, so why can’t you let it go. I’m doing very well now. Your brother-in-law is very good to me and I’m very happy. It’s a blessing in disguise. Sometimes, I have to thank you. If it weren’t for what happened back then, I wouldn’t have met him. Just think of it as fate. So, don’t think too much about it. Treat yourself and your life well, and we’ll live well.”
Xi Xiaye had a deep understanding now. It was easier for her to be satisfied and happy if she did not care about it. The grievances in the world came from the heart.
Xi Xinyi was sobbing. She sniffed and nodded after calming herself down. “I’ll remember your words forever.”
“Mmm, alright, Don’t cry anymore. It’s time to board the plane. Hurry up. Take the things too!”
Xi Xiaye took out a tissue and handed it to her.
Xi Xinyi took it and wiped her tears before taking the things. “Mmm, take care, Sis.”
“You take care too!”