noffsinger Chapter 20 I Don't Believe She's Gone
Chapter 20 I Don't Believe She's Gone
The happiest thing is to reunite with family and feel the warmth and love of kinship. However, not everyone can enjoy the same joy in this happy moment.
Some people eagerly anticipate reuniting with their loved ones, while others are consumed by grief over their loss.
"Zhiyi, my precious granddaughter is back now."
At the Xie family's banquet, the lights were dazzling, and the whole family sat around in the spacious and bright hall, filled with laughter and joy. This was a special gathering held to celebrate the return of the Xie family's granddaughter.
The magnificent dining table was laden with sumptuous dishes, their aromas irresistible and mouthwatering. Family members, dressed in their finest attire, chatted with beaming smiles, their eyes filled with anticipation and affection for their granddaughter.
Grandpa Xie sat in the main seat. Although he was advanced in years, he was in good spirits and looked at everyone with kind eyes. He coughed lightly, and the whole room immediately fell silent.
"Today, our Xie family is gathered here to celebrate the return of my beloved granddaughter!" Grandpa Xie said in a loud voice, his face beaming with pride and joy.
Everyone applauded in welcome. She wore a snow-white long dress with a light pink belt around her waist, which accentuated her slender waist. Her jet-black hair cascaded down like a waterfall, gently swaying over her shoulders.
Xie Zhiyi walked towards her family with a smile, each step light and graceful. Her eyes revealed her longing and gratitude for them.
"Grandpa, thank you for hosting this dinner. I'm so happy to be back in this warm home," Xie Zhiyi said softly as she walked to Grandpa Xie's side.
Grandpa Xie stroked his granddaughter's hair and nodded with satisfaction: "It's good that you're back. From now on, this will be your safe haven. No matter what difficulties you encounter, the Xie family will support you."
Her family members came forward to greet her, expressing their care and blessings. The entire dinner was filled with a warm and lively atmosphere, brimming with the warmth of family and the power of kinship.
“Zhiyi, now that you’re back, you should go to the company to learn and help your brother manage the company.”
The old man looked at Xie Lianzhou and Xie Zhiyi with loving eyes. He slowly reached out, took their hands, and squeezed them firmly. Then, he spoke earnestly, "Children, now this huge company of ours can only rely on you two! You must protect it well!" His voice was deep and resonant, as if containing boundless strength and expectation. After speaking, the old man gently patted the back of their hands, as if wanting to convey all his trust to them.
The brother and sister nodded.
Meanwhile, night fell in the southern part of the city—
Fu Shiyue remained unchanged, seemingly soulless, no longer caring much about company matters. He spent his days hiding at home, isolating himself from the outside world. The curtains in his room were tightly drawn, plunging the entire room into endless darkness.
Fu Shiyue sat quietly against the edge of the bed, his body trembling slightly. His eyes were empty and lifeless, as if he had lost all vitality. Large and small bottles of liquor were scattered on the floor, and the air was filled with the strong smell of alcohol. In recent days, he had been using alcohol to numb himself, trying to forget those painful memories, but each time he woke up, the pain in his heart became more and more profound.
Having not seen the sun for a long time, Fu Shiyue's face was as pale as paper. His hair was disheveled, and his clothes were wrinkled. The once spirited and confident man had vanished, replaced by a decadent and dejected shell. He was immersed in his own world, unable to extricate himself, letting time slip by, and his life became increasingly chaotic.
Just then, a tall and imposing figure slowly walked in.
It was Xiao Yun. His steps were steady and powerful. He walked to the window and slowly pulled back the heavy curtains.
In an instant, the sunlight outside flooded into the room like a tide, illuminating the entire space.
This bright light, like a sharp sword piercing the darkness, shone directly on Fu Shiyue. The light was so dazzling that he couldn't help but squint, trying to avoid the intense glare.
However, no matter how hard he tried, the light remained ever-present, making him feel extremely blinded and uncomfortable.
Fu Shiyue instinctively raised his hands, trying to shield his eyes from the scorching sun. His palms overlapped in front of his eyes, but this only slightly alleviated the discomfort. Sunlight, filtering through his fingers, stubbornly shone on his face, as if mocking his futile efforts. His brows furrowed tightly, his lips pressed into a thin line, and a surge of irritation welled up within him.
"What are you doing here?" his irritated voice rang out.
Reeking of alcohol, he seemed completely immersed in a world of intoxication. "You intend to continue like this? Fu Shiyue?" His eyes widened, staring incredulously at the man before him, his anger flaring instantly. He took a step forward, gripping Fu Shiyue's collar tightly, shaking him violently, his voice filled with despair and rage, "Fu Shiyue, how can you do this to Shi Yun? She's gone, and you're like this… do you want her to have no peace even in the afterlife?!"
Fu Shiyue's eyes were vacant and lifeless, as if he had lost all vitality. He muttered to himself, completely unaware that someone was talking to him. His hand trembled slightly, and the liquid in his glass spilled onto the floor, forming a mottled puddle.
"Wake up!" he roared, trying to bring Fu Shiyue back to his senses. However, Fu Shiyue just glanced at him blankly, then lowered his head again and continued drinking his wine.
He felt a wave of helplessness and sorrow.
Fu Shiyue, who was once so capable, has now become so decadent and dejected. Shi Yun's departure was a huge blow to him, to the point that he couldn't get out of the shadow and couldn't face reality. He knew that Fu Shiyue needed time to heal, but he also worried that if things continued like this, Fu Shiyue would completely lose himself.
"Ah Yun... I don't believe she's gone. She must be angry with me. Once she calms down, she'll come back to me..."
He never believed she was dead; he was sure she was still alive.
I won't die, I won't die...
Xiao Yun stood in front of him, looking at him with a firm gaze, and said, "Xie Shiyun is not dead." Upon hearing this, Fu Shiyue's body trembled violently, as if struck by lightning.
His eyes widened as he stared at Xiao Yun in disbelief, his lips trembling slightly, but he couldn't utter a sound.
Finally, as if he had used all his strength, he spoke in a hoarse voice, "Tell me... where is she!" As soon as he said it, he let out a long sigh of relief, but the expectation in his eyes did not diminish in the slightest.
Faced with his questioning, the other man first sighed helplessly before slowly saying, "Alas... I really don't know her whereabouts. But one thing is certain—she's still alive!" He paused slightly, seemingly observing the other man's reaction, before continuing, "We've been sending people into the water to search, but to no avail. However, just yesterday, someone found her necklace on another beach some distance from where the incident occurred. So I deduce that she was rescued by a kind person."
After hearing these words, the huge weight that had been hanging over him finally lifted, and an expression of ecstatic joy involuntarily appeared on his face. At this moment, no words could describe the joy and excitement in his heart.
cloud city
In a spacious and bright office within the towering headquarters of the Su Group in the heart of a bustling metropolis, Su Yan sat opposite a middle-aged man. They were seated on a comfortable sofa, the atmosphere somewhat serious.
Su Yan wore a well-tailored suit, his handsome face revealing determination and decisiveness. The middle-aged man opposite him exuded composure and wisdom, his eyes revealing the experience accumulated over the years.
Sunlight streamed through the huge floor-to-ceiling windows, casting dappled patterns of light and shadow on the floor. Outside, the city teemed with life, but inside the office, an eerie quiet prevailed, as if time itself had stood still. The occasional echo of their conversation carried a weighty weight.
"Su Yan, I heard that the Xie family's granddaughter, who had been missing for many years, has been found. It's all thanks to you."
The man looked at him
“Dad, it was all by chance. That day, I was strolling along the Bund when I suddenly saw a figure lying on the ground. When I got closer, I found that she was unconscious. At the time, I didn’t know who she was, but out of kindness and compassion, I decided to take her to the hospital to take care of her. After returning home, I began to investigate her background, and after some effort, I finally found her family here—the Xie family.”
Su Yan looked at his father, his eyes shining.
Su Junhao knew his son's thoughts well; his son definitely had feelings for this girl from the Xie family.
"The Xie family is a very prominent family in Lancheng. Although I haven't met that girl yet, if we can get involved with the Xie family, it will be of great benefit to us!"
Su Yan was silent for a moment, then looked at Su Junhao and said, "Dad, this is the first time I've met a girl I like. Why do we have to get involved in something that's about interests?"
He fell in love with Xie Zhiyi at first sight.
Although their meeting was unexpected.
However, deep down he was filled with contradictions and helplessness. Although he had become the president of the Su Group, he still couldn't escape his father's control in certain matters. He understood that business interests and family honor occupied an important place in his life, which forced him to consider his emotional matters more carefully.
He wanted to get closer to her and learn everything about her, but he worried that his involuntary actions would hurt her. He silently told himself that he had to be careful and not let his feelings affect his career and family.