Chapter 587: The End of Yue Lingsi (1)
Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation
When Zhuang Shurong heard that, she nodded and heaved a sigh of relief. Her tone contained indistinct feelings of having gone through a lot. “Yes, there is such a thing. Actually, today I’ve especially come over today to tell you that it was your father’s wishes.”
As Zhuang Shurong spoke, she suddenly gazed quietly at Xi Xiaye, her gaze holding depth.
“Just to avoid any unnecessary misunderstandings, I know that you hired someone to investigate the Qi family and the incident five years ago.”
“Mother, I…”
Xi Xiaye’s suddenly felt like something gripped her chest, and she felt upset for no reason. Quietly, she looked at Zhuang Shurong.
Zhuang Shurong just sighed, and said calmly, “Don’t worry. I’m not here to reprimand you. I understand very well how Ah Chen is like. He probably didn’t want to mention this past to you. Besides, those are wounds that I hope you won’t open up. He barely made it to today, and I feel he’s much better now.”
“I’m sorry, Mother… I admit that I did get someone to investigate, but I wouldn’t hurt him. I just saw that he was suffering quite badly, so I wanted to share his load, yet I didn’t know where to begin. At the same time, I wanted to see if the Qi family was up to anything, so…”
“Mmm, I know what you were thinking. If I were you, I’d probably do the same. That’s why I planned to tell you something. Five years ago, the Mu family and the Gu family from City B were pretty good family friends. Elder Gu, Gu Kang, is the current CEO of the Hui Gu Corporation. He is also Gu Qihao’s grandfather who was friends with your grandfather. Despite their difference in age, they were close buddies. By the time it was your grandfather’s generation, your grandfather and the Gu family’s late Elder were considered good buddies too. The Mus and the Gus have always been on excellent terms. In business, we also complement each other. The two families wanting to be connected by marriage wasn’t a matter decided in a day or two.”
As Xi Xiaye listened, she bent over to pour Zhuang Shurong a glass of water. Zhuang Shurong took a sip and then continued, “After that, on a certain day when your grandfather and the Gu family’s elder were drunk, he told him that if the Gu family had a little girl, they would just make her Ah Chen’s fianceè. At that time, Ah Chen was only a few years old, so he didn’t know anything yet. After all, they were just drunk words. Unexpectedly, the Gu family remembered the vow. Since they were young, they were insistent that Gu Lingsha was Ah Chen’s fianceè. I was strongly against it back then and even made things sour between your grandfather and I. Nevertheless, for Ah Chen, even if things go bad, I would have to accept it. I can’t let my son go into such an arranged marriage. He should have the right to choose the woman he wanted to spend the rest of his life with.”
She had always known that Zhuang Shurong was an extremely firm person. Now, by the looks of it, actually as a mother, she was really democratic and very wise. Her tone contained her protectiveness for Mu Yuchen.
“Mother, thank you.” When she heard this, Xi Xiaye suddenly felt rather lucky.
“Initially, Gu Lingsha wasn’t too bad. She’s quite an outstanding girl, but…” Zhuang Shurong paused and held the glass in her hand tightly before sighing, “Even though I was objecting to it all, at least, I knew how Gu Lingsha was since she was young. I also admit that she’s actually a pretty sweet girl. If it were not for what happened after… I think, if Ah Chen liked her, I would’ve found a way to accept her.
“However, Ah Chen only found out about this engagement after that. By then, Gu Lingsha and Qi Feng were already a couple. Ah Chen did propose to retract the engagement since he was willing to let Gu Lingsha and Qi Feng be together, but the Gu family didn’t answer. Anyone could see how simple the reason for this was. Qi Kai might not go to Qi Feng since he was just an illegitimate son, while Ah Chen was born to take on Glory World. Actually, after Gu Qihao passed away, the Mu family and the Gu family’s relationship rapidly faded. Between the two families, we rarely spoke about friendship anymore. We only spoke about benefits. Your grandfather knows this, so he gradually distanced himself from the Gu family, and tried hard not to touch on anything about benefits.”
When she said this, combined with the things Mu Yuchen told her, Xi Xiaye could now finally start to piece the whole thing together. She fell silent for a while, then said softly, “Don’t worry, Mother. I understand. I’ll always be by his side.”
Zhuang Shurong then sighed a breath of relief and nodded happily. Her expression still had a mix of emotions. “That’s good then. I’m not implying anything else by telling you this. I’m just hoping that there won’t be any thorns between the two of you. You must both work as one and not easily believe what others say. Understand?”
Even though she felt that the way Zhuang Shurong had spoken to her today was a little odd, Xi Xiaye sincerely responded, “Mmm, I got it, Mother.”
After that, the mother and daughter-in-law did not speak further. Wang Hui and Sis Wang were almost done with dinner, so Zhuang Shurong got up and went over to help too.
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Meanwhile, that very evening, in a certain parking lot before the Imperial Sky Entertainment Club.
“I’ve just come, and you already have to go back. How’s nice of you!”
Zhou Zimo raised his brows and glared at Mu Yuchen through narrowed eyes. “Should I say that you’re being typical, choosing your love over friends?”
Mu Yuchen stretched his long fingers out to hold his slightly dizzy head as he spoke, “Xiaye had a little incident at the hospital. I’m worried about leaving her alone at home. Figure out what I told you to do.”
Zhou Zimo nodded. “Don’t worry. Leave these things to me. Aren’t you two the most assured? Just treat me to drinks next time.”
“When have you ever not left the bill to me at the club?” Mu Yuchen took out a cigarette box and lighter from his pocket and tossed it over to him. Zhou Zimo swiftly caught it. “You want to make me leave with just one box of cigarettes. I suddenly realized that I, Zhou Zimo, am quite cheap to you and Su Chen!”
MuYuchen’s expression was calm as he looked at Zhou Zimo and said casually, “Are you worth a box? You’re worth a stick at the most! The remaining ones are just to bribe your network.”
“Chen, I suddenly realize that you can be quite mean!”
Zhou Zimo leisurely played around with the lighter. The swaying spark appeared strange amidst the dim streetlights.
Mu Yuchen’s long fingers tapped on the side of his head, then he suddenly turned and walked to his car. “I’m leaving now. Go home earlier once you’re done with drinks. Don’t be like the last time when the elder lectured you again.”
He casually warned his friend before quickly getting into his car.