Chapter 72: Look at You, Such a Disappointment
"Ye Yan, we can hear ghost voices; have you ever heard your mother’s voice?"
"No." Ye Yan shook his head, "Never have."
"When my mother passed away, during the vigil with Gu Lili, she came back. Although I couldn’t see her, I could hear her voice. Maybe your mom just didn’t want to speak?" Gu Xichen asked, "I’ve heard you say there’s only one photo of your mom, the rest were burned. I’ve seen that photo, and I’m certain Lili has never seen what your mom looks like."
"I know." Ye Yan felt heavy-hearted, "Suddenly learning about this, it’s really hard to describe the feeling in my heart, it’s fear, resentment, and longing all at once."
Gu Xichen patted his shoulder, "Fear and resentment can never outweigh longing. After my mom passed away, I understood that when a person is gone, they are truly gone. Everything in the past is in the past; don’t leave yourself with any regrets."
In mere ten minutes, time dragged on endlessly for Ye Yan. When he saw Gu Lili return, he could no longer sit still and stood up to walk towards her.
"Mrs. Long, what did my mom say to you?"
"Mr. Ye, there’s no need to rush. I’ll sit down and tell you slowly."
"Okay."
The two sat side by side, with Gu Lili sitting across from them.
"Mr. Ye, your mother just spoke with me and left. I won’t beat around the bush—I came here alone tonight to earn money." She smiled slightly, "Even if my husband is rich, it’s his money. I don’t want to sit at home idly, I want to go out and earn with my own capabilities. If you’re willing to give me one million, I can act as a bridge between you and your mother, and after your mother’s concerns are eased, I will perform rituals to allow her to leave peacefully. How does that sound?"