Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations
âUncle Xu, how did you get the time to drop by today?â
Mayor Xu said calmly, âI heard about the old master and came to see you. Besides, Wangzhi also said that he should pay his respects. Itâs just that heâs been filming overseas for the past few days and canât delay the progress of the entire production team, so I came to express his condolences on his behalf.â
âThank you.â
Old Madam Qiao originally planned to rely on Qiao Jierou to deal with these connections, but she saw that Mayor Xu had actually gone to Qiao Weiyangâs side and was chatting happily with her.
Everyone obviously saw this scene and was not sure why Mayor Xu was here.
Just as Mr. Xu was done speaking to Qiao Weiyang, they saw Mr. Lu go over.
He also talked to Qiao Weiyang for a while.
âLu Ke should have come, but heâs doing a closed-door training with his students. He really canât leave. Besides, itâs only right that I come to express Old Master Luâs condolences.â
âThank you, Uncle Lu.â
âItâs nothing. If you have any difficulties in the future, call me directly.â âI will.â Qiao Weiyang nodded.
Those who were polite and distant in front of Qiao Jierou walked toward Qiao Weiyang and whispered to her carefully and gently. Their attitudes were worlds apart.
In terms of dressing, Qiao Weiyang was completely bare-faced today. She was dressed in the same black clothes as Qiao Dongliang and did not have any special makeup on.
On the other hand, Qiao Jierou was meticulous with all kinds of details.
This time, the difference between the two of them was obvious.
Everyoneâs thoughts could not help but change again. Whatever good impression of Qiao Jierou that they had regained just now vanished once more.
Old Madam Qiao wanted to ask these people why they were here, but she didnât want to show weakness in front of Qiao Weiyang, nor did she want others to see that she didnât know anything. She could only endure it and watch helplessly as these people kept talking to Qiao Weiyang, completely ignoring her.
The butler rushed in again. This time, he almost scrambled!
âOld Madam⦠Old Madam, this time⦠This time, thereâs aâ¦â
âWho is it this time?â Old Madam Qiao had been frightened too many times today. When she saw that the butler was still shocked, she guessed that the person who came this time was definitely someone she had to look up to.
âItâs Su⦠Su Zhuoqian.â
The butler had often heard Su Zhuoqianâs name in the past, but he had never seen him in person.
Even the old master would have a look of admiration in his eyes when this figure was mentioned. It was obvious how important this name was.
Old Madam Qiao was shocked. Su Zhuoqian? Even if everyone present worked together, they still wouldnât be able to defeat him. Had he really appeared now?n/o/vel/b//in dot c//om
She couldnât care less and immediately went out to welcome him.
Sure enough, a black luxury car had stopped in front of the house. A young and handsome man was getting out of the car and walking over.
He had a stern expression on his face. He was dressed in black, and he was wearing a white armband to commemorate the dead like the others. He was clearly dressed the same as the others, but the solemnity he exuded made people not dare to speak rashly.
He was clearly wearing the same clothes as the others, but he appeared as if he had broken through the void and was lighting up the dark and dim sky.
âMr. Su, Iâm deeply grateful for your presence,â Old Madam Qiao hurriedly said.
âIâm here to pay my respects to Grandpa.â
With that, he continued walking.
Old Madam Qiao was so shocked by his appearance that she didnât even notice that he was calling the old master âGrandpaâ and not âOld Master Qiaoâ.
She and the butler hurriedly followed Su Zhuoqian.
Qiao Qijie and Huang Shumin stood at the side, not even daring to come forward to greet Su Zhuoqian.
Qiao Jierou quickly stepped forward and greeted, âHello, Mr. Su.â
Su Zhuoqian walked forward without even looking at her from the corner of his eye.
Qiao Jierou did not feel angry at being neglected. Instead, she felt that such an attitude from such a man was most normal.
He was the sun, moon, and stars high in the sky. He could not be easily touched.
How he treated her was how he would treat the others too.
The other guests automatically made way for Su Zhuoqian. Their gazes involuntarily welcomed him in and followed him toward the mourning hall.
When he arrived at the mourning hall, Qiao Dongliang was also very surprised, but he still bowed politely. âThank you for coming.â Su Zhuoqian nodded in return. âMy condolences.â
âThank you.â Qiao Dongliang remained polite.
Su Zhuoqian walked in. Qiao Weiyang was the only one guarding the innermost part of the mourning hall.
He looked at Qiao Weiyang. These past few days, she looked a little tired and haggard. His heart ached for her.
Qiao Weiyang picked up an incense stick and handed it to him.
He held the incense and her hand at the same time.
âPay your respects to Grandpa.â In front of the mourning hall, Qiao Weiyang did not linger with him and retracted her hand.
Only then did Su Zhuoqian salute humbly, bow, and insert the incense into the pot.
Qiao Weiyang asked, âIs Grandma feeling better? When I left this morning, she suddenly had a relapse. Iâm sorry I wasnât able to be by her side.â
âItâs a concussion. Fortunately, Iâve always been in the hospital. The doctor was prepared in advance, so sheâs fine. I should be the one apologizing. I didnât even come over to accompany you.â
âItâs okay, as long as Grandma is fine.â Qiao Weiyang smiled at him. âGrandpa isnât such a petty person. He used to say that itâs fine as long as we remember the deceased in our hearts. Those who are still alive are the most important.
When I missed my mother in the past, he always said this to me. So, Grandmaâs safety is the most important.â
Su Zhuoqian nodded and stood beside her. âIâll accompany you here from now on. â
Qiao Weiyang nodded gently.
Outside, Old Madam Qiao and the others were still waiting for Su Zhuoqian to come out so that they could have a good chat with him.
Unexpectedly, he started chatting with Qiao Weiyang and even stood beside her to accompany her.
For a moment, Qiao Jierou regretted not keeping a vigil for her grandfather.
Old Madam Qiao asked, âWhatâs going on?â
Huang Shumin would never believe that Qiao Weiyang was charming enough to know a man like Su Zhuoqian. She suddenly remembered something. âI heard that when Old Master was alive, he and Mr. Su seemed to be friends because of chess. Previously, Mr. Su even visited Old Master a few times. That must be why he came today.â
âI see.â Old Madam Qiao was relieved. âThen get Jierou to greet Mr. Su later.â
When the others heard that Su Zhuoqian and Old Master Qiao were friends, they believed it.
Seeing that he and Qiao Weiyang had been standing together and bowing to the guests, no one was surprised.
Not long after, all the guests had arrived, and the funeral officially began..