Xi Mushan took a deep breath and looked at Xi Xiaye apologetically . “I'm sorry to you and your mother . I've made too many mistakes . ”
He remembered what Mu Yuchen told him before, “I know you are afraid to lose . You're afraid that Mother will reject you, so you don't dare to…”
“Xiaye and I will always treat you as our father, whether it comes to you or mother, we'll have your back . ”
“Father, I hope you can compensate the paternal love she's been lacking in the past twenty years…”
His wandering heart finally found a place to land . He glanced over at Mu Yuchen beside Xi Xiaye .
Mu Yuchen, who was holding an umbrella, nodded at him with a smile . His eyes were filled with encouragement and kindness .
“Alright, we've done what we can . The rest is up to you . ” Xi Xiaye smiled as she took the white flower off her chest and placed it onto Xi Jiyang's tombstone . She then turned to Mu Yuchen . “Let's go back . ”
Mu Yuchen nodded before glancing at Xi Mushan who tipped his chin . He then went back down with Xi Xiaye .
Xi Xiaye suddenly stopped as she reached the end of the stairs . she turned back and looked at the huge tombstone as she mumbled, “I hope Grandfather's soul can rest in peace and forget about all the mistakes in the past . ” Her eyes teared up a little .
“Alright, let the past stay in the past . He'll rest right here and we'll move forward . You've been a real a crybaby recently…” His tone sounded gentle . It did not feel like he was nagging her at all .
Xi Xiaye sniffled and then nodded . She took a deep breath and forced a smile . “I'll be fine after today . ”
“Mmm, we'll head back early, have a shower and take a good rest . You must be exhausted from the past few days . I'll make you a nice dinner tonight . ”
“A candlelight dinner?”
“We don't have candles at home!”
The two of them arrived at their car and quickly got in .
They did not know that soon after they left, a car from Shen Residence parked at the spot they had just been moments ago .
“We've arrived West Hill Cemetery . Be careful . I'll help you to get down!”
As the car just stopped, Aunt Wu opened the door and carefully helped Shen Wenna get out of the car .
“Miss, these are the chrysanthemums you wanted . ” Lan Zilang handed a bouquet of chrysanthemums to Shen Wenna .
“Thank you! Help me get up there,” Shen Wenna said with the bouquet of flowers in her hand .
“Alright, be careful . Slowly . It's the staircase in front…”
After some hard work, with Lan Zilang and Aunt Wu's guidance, Shen Wenna finally reached Xi Jiyang's grave . However, Lan Zilang and Aunt Wu's subsequent greeting made her feel uneasy .
“Hi, Sir!”
“Sir, you're still here?”
Xi Xiaye and Mu Yuchen had told Aunt Wu and Lan Zilang beforehand, so they were fully aware of Xi Mushan and Shen Wenna's situation . They were really supportive when Xi Xiaye and Mu Yuchen told them to help Shen Wenna and Xi Mushan reconcile .
Shen Wenna's sacrifices and hardships throughout the years were obvious . She was such a strong woman . If her happiness could only be provided by Xi Mushan, why would they not work with Xi Xiaye to help this couple out?
“Hello!” Xi Mushan's voice reached them . His gaze was set on Shen Wenna since a long time ago . He could already hear her voice when she was just halfway up the staircase .
“Wenna, I thought you wouldn't come . ”
Xi Mushan quickly took the flowers from her as she seemed to be struggling about where to put the bouquet . He gently put them before Xi Jiyang's tombstone and then he held Shen Wenna .
She struggled slightly, but he held her tightly, as if afraid that she might escape .
“Let go…”
“Wenna…” Xi Mushan called out to her gently, but he let go of her hesitantly . It took him a long time to reach this stage, and he did not want her to hate him right now .
Shen Wenna clenched the walking stick she was holding tightly . Her empty eyes were facing Xi Jiyang's grave while she had a complicated expression on her face .
“Father told me to apologize to you for him…” Xi Mushan's voice sounded sad . His depressed tone stunned Shen Wenna for a moment, yet she quickly put on a self-mocking smile .
“What's the use of saying it now? Can it turn back time?” Shen Wenna's voice was like the wind dispersing in the air . “Many times, many grudges end up this way . They leave with the person when they are gone . I don't want to talk about the past anymore and you don't have to bring it up either . ”
“I know about your resignation too . It's a lot of hard work getting there . Why did you quit so suddenly?” Shen Wenna asked .
Xi Mushan closed his eyes . “I was worried about Father, and I don't want to work in the political field anymore . I just want to be what we planned a long time ago: a lecturer in University A… It's nothing bad . I just want to take care of you for the rest of my life, Wenna . ”
Shen Wenna remained stationary . After a while, glitter appeared in her empty eyes . She took a deep breath and turned around quietly, about to leave .
“Na Na…” Xu Mushan called out to her, “I've divorced Yue Lingsi…”
Shen Wenna trembled slightly .
“Are you still willing to accept me who has nothing, like how I was in the past?” Xi Mushan asked quietly .
Shen Wenna paused and did not reply to him . Instead, she just followed Aunt Wu and Lan Zilang to head back .
After she took several steps slowly, Shen Wenna felt a breeze from behind . Before she could react, Xi Mushan lifted her up in his arms .
“It's easier for me to just carry you down . Even if you hate me, you have to take care of yourself . ” Xi Mushan interrupted whatever Shen Wenna was about to say and just walked down the staircase .
Chapter end
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