inspire-indiana Chapter 178 2
Chapter 178 2
Yunzhi assumed it was done by people in the cemetery.
It seems the cemetery she chose at a high price was quite good; at least Tongtong won't be like other wandering ghosts who don't even receive offerings.
"Tongtong, Mommy's here to see you. Are you upset that Mommy took so long to come see you? I'm sorry, Mommy will try to come see you more often in the future. I've been so busy lately, and so much has happened..."
Yunzhi leaned against the tombstone and rambled on and on.
Just then, a gentle breeze caressed Yunzhi's face, as if someone was silently comforting her.
Yunzhi paused for a moment, then suddenly stood up and looked at the ethereal wind in front of her. "Tongtong, did you come to see your mother?"
Yunzhi felt the wind was getting stronger, though she wasn't sure if it was just her imagination.
Her eyes reddened, and tears instantly streamed down her face. Yunzhi half-squatted down, almost fainting from crying. The wind above her head seemed to linger, anxiously surrounding her, wanting to comfort her and tell her not to cry, but there was nothing it could do.
Five minutes later, Yunzhi wiped away her tears and stood up.
"Tongtong, Mommy won't cry anymore. Don't worry, Tongtong, Mommy will definitely make the person who killed you pay the price they deserve."
Her expression was resolute, as if she were making a vow.
By the time Yunzhi came out of the cemetery, it was already dark.
She also ran into cemetery staff at the entrance, and Yunzhi bowed slightly to express her gratitude, saying, "Thank you for exchanging the offerings and flowers for our child."
After Yunzhi finished speaking, she left.
The cemetery staff scratched their heads, somewhat puzzled. "The worst thing that could happen is during the New Year or other holidays. We don't think we changed the offerings and flowers. Who are her family members? We don't think we've ever seen them before. It's strange."
Yunzhi naturally wouldn't answer the staff's questions.
For the next week, Yunzhi consistently declined all of Cheng Shuyan's invitations.
Cheng Shuyan also tirelessly invited Yunzhi to dinner or a movie every day, and today was no exception. As soon as Yunzhi arrived at the office building, she received a call from Cheng Shuyan.
She pursed her lips, glanced at the caller ID, and finally answered.
She knew that if she didn't answer, Cheng Shuyan would keep calling.
If things continue like this, she won't know how to refuse Cheng Shuyan anymore.
After the call connected, Cheng Shuyan was silent for two seconds, then gave a wry smile, "Zhizhi, you still don't have time to have dinner with me today?"
"Yes, Shuyan, as you know, my office building is currently in the critical stage of renovation, and I really can't leave."
The office building was just an excuse for Yunzhi.
She could easily be a hands-off manager, but the reason she comes every day is to keep herself busy.
Yesterday, her brother called her because something had happened there, and his original plan to return to China this week had been postponed indefinitely. Although Yunzhi was a little disappointed, she was sensible and didn't say anything.
She had never had a family before, and after she did, she felt more eager than afraid. She didn't know if this was her own feeling or the body's way of responding.
However, the system once said that this body was entirely derived from her own, so it should be her own feelings.
"Zhizhi, did my grandfather say anything to you during dinner that day?" Cheng Shuyan got the answer she expected, but instead of hanging up the phone as she usually would, she couldn't help but ask again.
Yunzhi's hand gripping the phone tightened suddenly.
She looked up at the blue sky above, unsure of what to say.
Cheng Shuyan is not stupid. Her attitude has changed drastically since the last time at the restaurant, and anyone could easily connect that to Old Master Cheng.
It's impossible for Old Master Cheng to absolve him of all responsibility.
"No, Shuyan, I've just been too busy. I still owe you several meals, I remember them all."
Yunzhi's familiar tone made Cheng Shuyan feel an immense sense of sorrow. Her tone was the same as before, but the invisible distance she conveyed was gradually widening the gap between them.
He opened his mouth, but it felt like his throat was stuffed with cotton, and he couldn't say a word.
He knew this matter must be related to his grandfather.
Yunzhi was the victim.
Cheng Shuyan's expression turned cold, as if she had thought of something. "Okay, Zhizhi, I understand. I hope you will give me a different answer tomorrow."
After Cheng Shuyan hung up the phone, Yunzhi let out a sigh of relief. She propped her head up with her hands and started worrying about what excuse she would use to reject him tomorrow.
the other side.
After hanging up the phone, Cheng Shuyan returned to the old house.
When he arrived at the old house, the old man was sitting on the sofa with his eyes closed, listening to the news.
The old man opened his eyes when he heard the noise, and when he saw Cheng Shuyan's expressionless face, he calmly closed his eyes again. "Why are you here at this time? Aren't you going to continue being your busy man? You don't even have time to come home for a meal on weekdays."
"Grandpa, what did you say to Yunzhi? Why has she been ignoring me lately?" Cheng Shuyan stood in front of the old man, staring straight at him.
The old man opened his eyes, his cloudy pupils flashing with displeasure. "Are you questioning me because of a woman?"
“It’s not a question, it’s a certainty. You must have said something to Yunzhi that’s why she’s ignoring me.” Cheng Shuyan’s tone was calm, but his eyes were churning with unusual emotions.
The old man tightened his grip on his cane. Although he had thought that his presumptuous decision would displease Cheng Shuyan, he never expected that Cheng would question him because of a woman.
"Did Yunzhi tell you?"
"Grandpa, did you really say something to Zhizhi?" Cheng Shuyan no longer needed the old man's confirmation; his eyes were bloodshot, and he suddenly became agitated.
"Young Master, how can you speak to the Master like that?" The butler looked at Cheng Shuyan disapprovingly.
Cheng Shuyan sneered twice, ignoring the butler, but his gaze toward the old man grew increasingly cold.
The old man's heart skipped a beat, and he sighed softly, "I don't know what Yunzhi told you, but I was just testing her. I gave her 20 million to leave you, and she agreed. Shuyan, a woman like that is not good enough for you. I was just telling you to cut your losses in time."
After saying that, the old man continued, "I know you don't like blind dates, and it's because I pressured you too much that you rushed into choosing the wrong person. So, from now on, I won't force you to go on blind dates anymore. You can get married whenever you want, okay?"
Grandpa Cheng felt he had already made enough concessions.
Cheng Shuyan's expression changed. He suddenly remembered that when he saw Yunzhi off that day, Yunzhi had said that the old man would no longer urge him to go on blind dates. So that's how it is.
Veins bulged on his forehead, and a tense atmosphere emanated from him. "Grandpa, are you saying that Zhizhi asked you for 20 million?"