Chapter 1521: Chapter 1521: Departure
Xiao Zhen was interested in Zhu Ya and was incredibly gentle, but their life was extremely tough, unexpectedly so, prompting him to ask a question out of curiosity.
"As the Finance Department Director, surely money isn’t an issue for you, so why is life so hard? If you really can’t find work, maybe I could..."
Zhu Ya was always proud and preferred to live on her own abilities, without needing help from anyone else. Anyway, she could manage just fine living with her daughter by herself.
"Thank you for your kind offer, Chairman Xiao, but I have a job now, and I’m quite happy living with my daughter. I haven’t thought about anything else."
After seeing off Xiao Zhen, Zhu Ya sat on the sofa, looking at the mess around her.
If life truly offered choices, who would want to live so harshly? But there were no choices, and there was no room for regrets, so no matter what, Zhu Ya would grit her teeth and get through it. After so many years, she was used to it all.
At this moment, Xu Ke and Xiao Keyi, having wrapped up company affairs, were soon going to Jin City with Grandpa Xiao, so they stayed with him. Grandpa Xiao loved playing chess and was happy to have the two young ones around. However, this period was hard for him to leave the company, and his son couldn’t handle it alone. He feared something might happen.
"When you get to Jin City, if you face any issues, be sure to ask Grandpa Xu. He may seem aloof, but he has a good heart. If anything comes up, call me. Although I’m far away, I’ll do my best to help."
"Over the years, I’ve built some connections, so don’t bottle things up. Make sure to take care of yourselves. Yiyi, especially when you get to Jin City, unlike Changnan, you’ll be in charge of everything. With your grandpa as your support, you must be obedient and not willful."
Xiao Keyi nodded. She had never been away from Changnan for so long, nor had she been separated from Grandpa for such an extended period, which made her reluctant. But now, she had to leave, and Grandpa would surely miss them.
This was why Grandpa was patiently guiding her repeatedly. Besides, after they left, Grandpa would have no one around, only the housekeeper.
"Grandpa, we will be fine. We’re just worried about you. Please take care of yourself. If you feel unwell, tell the housekeeper. Always keep your life-saving medicine with you. Dad may have his shortcomings, but he’s kind-hearted. Don’t get angry with him; it’ll do you no good."
Knowing his granddaughter was worried, Grandpa Xiao felt tender-hearted. His granddaughter had finally grown up, capable of doing things, but now he had to let her go. This was a necessary part of growing up.
"Go without worry. I know my health well enough. I’m just concerned that when you get to Jin City, without any support, things could get complicated."
Though Xiao Lao Ye Zi’s face was tinged with worry, Xu Ke naturally knew how concerned he was. However, he wasn’t too worried since they wouldn’t face much trouble in Jin City. Even without Grandpa Xu’s help, he had plenty of experience.
Those people were merely clowns; there was nothing to fear. But if he voiced these thoughts to Grandpa Xiao, it might only make him more anxious.
"Grandpa Xiao, rest assured. I’ll take care of myself and Yiyi. Plus, we have my grandpa there to ensure we won’t suffer any losses. It’s not as if we’re dealing with lions or tigers; we can handle it."
"Do you not trust my abilities?"
Grandpa Xiao truly believed in the young man’s capabilities but was also worried that his pride might cause him to suffer losses.
"Alright, alright, it’s just my needless worries. Whatever the case, make sure you both stay out of trouble when you’re out there."
Grandpa Xiao reminded them.
When the day came for them to depart, the housekeeper was waiting outside, expecting Grandpa to send them off. Given his deep affection for the two children, but after waiting a while, Xiao Keyi looked up towards the upstairs, finding the door tightly shut. The housekeeper shook his head.
"Alright, let me see you out. The old master probably doesn’t want you to leave. If he came out, he’d be reluctant to let you go. It’s best to leave now. I’ll stay with him, so you can freely attend to your matters."
After saying this, the housekeeper took their luggage, glanced at the shut door, and realized that Grandpa really couldn’t bear to let them go. If he had come out, how could he bear to send Miss Keyi off?
Xiao Keyi, teary-eyed, was pulled up by Xu Ke. They would return; it wasn’t a permanent goodbye.
"Don’t worry, we’ll be back. And we still have the housekeeper here; Grandpa won’t be in trouble. Besides, we have family over there too."
Meanwhile, Grandpa Xiao was hiding behind the curtains upstairs, peeking at his granddaughter and her husband, walking side-by-side. Though his granddaughter seemed to be crying, Grandpa Xiao felt tender but restrained himself from going out.
"You’ve never been away for long trips, and I’m worried. But to avoid being laughed at, I can only see you off in this way. I hope you’ll live well and never face such troubles again."
"Whether or not you return, I’ll come to see you. Once things settle down, I definitely will."
Holding his face, Grandpa Xiao unexpectedly burst into tears, truly reluctant to part with his granddaughter who had grown up under his care.
At this moment, Xiao Zhen looked at his daughter, realizing she had truly grown up and found someone to care for her. It was time to let go, though if Xu Ke dared to mistreat his daughter, there’d be consequences.
Behind Old Man Xu stood Wang Cuixia and Xu Hua side by side, suggesting their conflict had been resolved.
Now, Uncle Li had to handle the Wang Family’s matters, and since he had issues of his own, he returned.
But Xu Ke knew that inside, Uncle Li still cared for Mom; otherwise, he wouldn’t leave her side as if escaping.
Previously, no matter how difficult things were, Uncle Li stayed by Mom, ensuring she wasn’t wronged.
Now he left because Mom finally found someone she loved and a place where she belonged, so there was no worry anymore. That’s why Uncle Li left.
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