novelraw Chapter 490: Finally Breathed His Last
Chapter 490: Finally Breathed His Last
"Based on the information I found, what she said is likely true," Yan Sijue whispered softly in her ear.
Mu Yiliang held him tightly, "So, she really is my mother, right?"
"She was born this way," the man said gently, "Likewise, it’s not your fault she didn’t want you."
"I know, I’m not a five-year-old little girl anymore," she buried herself in his chest, "...so you never told me, did you?"
"If she never intended to acknowledge you, then telling you would only make you sad," Yan Sijue sighed softly, "But I didn’t expect that even after she acknowledged you, her attitude would still be like this."
Mu Yiliang couldn’t help but laugh, "She is Mu Ning after all."
Nie Qing had sorrowfully called her "Ah Ning" countless times, yet she probably never listened, no, she simply wouldn’t listen.
She was grateful that she still had emotions and could be moved, even if at times it seemed burdensome.
Likewise, no matter how many times she’s disappointed, she still hopes. People are such fragile creatures. Without something to cling to, without expectations, how can one endure this long life?
Moreover, she believed the man in front of her would not disappoint her expectations, and she would strive to meet all of his.
"Si Jue..." she held him tightly, "Let’s go home."
The man kissed her cheek and said softly, "Okay."
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When they arrived at the airport in City A, Mu Yiliang suddenly remembered something, "...Where’s Xin?"
Yan Sijue frowned slightly, "She neglected her duties, so I transferred her."
Mu Yiliang wasn’t surprised by this outcome, just a little regretful, "She actually tried her best..."
"That just means her abilities are limited, and she isn’t qualified to stay by your side," Yan Sijue stated coldly.
Mu Yiliang had no choice but to remain silent.
Xiaoze came to pick her up at the airport.
Seeing her son, Mu Yiliang felt a bit ashamed.
Xiaoze threw himself into her arms and sighed, saying maturely, "Mommy, it’s alright as long as you’re okay."
"I’m sorry for always making you worry..." Mu Yiliang said, lowering her head in shame.
"It’s okay, I’m used to it..." Xiaoze comforted her.
Mu Yiliang felt even more ashamed.
Xiaoze looked at Yan Sijue, "Daddy, you’ve worked hard."
Yan Sijue patted his head gratefully.
"By the way, Daddy..." Xiaoze hesitated for a moment before saying, "I just got the news, the Old Man died... about half an hour ago..."
Yan Sijue’s expression slightly tensed.
"He finally breathed his last," he said lightly, showing no change in his demeanor. Mu Yiliang looked at him somewhat worriedly.
"It’s okay, we’ll talk about it when we get back," the man smiled faintly,
The Old Man was indeed dead.
After lingering for another month, he finally passed away quietly in his hospital bed. Even then, Mu Yiliang still felt a sense of unreality. Back when she thought the Old Man was about to die, he held on, so she assumed he would last a long time, but then he suddenly went.
Living to over eighty, with children and grandchildren all around, and establishing such a vast empire for the Yan Family, it seems like the Old Man’s life was worthy of praise, yet at his death, not a single child was by his side.
Yan Sijue seemed very calm, as if this news had no impact on him at all, but Mu Yiliang could still sense a bit of bewilderment beneath his calm exterior.