Chapter 428: The Old Man is Failing
The Old Man painfully closed his eyes.
"You know it in your heart, don’t you?" Yan Sijue smiled, "Now that things have come to this, worrying is useless. But you have to understand one thing, even if this family falls apart, it isn’t because you raised ungrateful wolves. You are the real culprit—before you breathe your last, think hard about the reason, and maybe then you can close your eyes in peace."
"Sijue... In my life, although I’ve never done many good things, I haven’t done many truly heartless things either... The only thing I regret is treating you that way back then... cough, cough..." He was almost out of breath, "Whether you believe it or not, I truly regret it..."
Yan Sijue silently looked at his declining face, and only after a long time did he speak: "I’m leaving, take care of yourself."
After speaking, he walked out.
Yan Yaohao was still waiting outside, courteous as ever, practically perfect.
"Grandpa has been ill for a long time, don’t take any nonsense he says to heart." He smiled slightly.
Yan Sijue knew well enough that just now Yan Yaohao must have been eavesdropping on the conversation between him and the Old Man. It seems he was right not to agree with the Old Man earlier; otherwise, Yan Yaohao would certainly not spare him, and although he always comes to the old residence prepared, there’s always some risk if Yan Yaohao has murderous intent.
It’s always troublesome to be entangled with the Yan Family. It’s a good thing Yan Yaohao can keep them in check.
"Of course, as people get older, their minds become less clear." Yan Sijue curled his lips, "The enormous Yan Family business relies on you to maintain. You have to hold on."
Yan Yaohao laughed, "Thanks for your concern, I will."
His gaze was somewhat stern.
Yan Sijue had no interest in probing his next moves and quickly left the old residence.
At home, Mu Yiliang was eagerly waiting. Seeing that he returned unharmed, she finally breathed a sigh of relief.
The man couldn’t help but laugh, "I wasn’t going to a dragon’s lair or a tiger’s den."
"The old residence is almost like that!" Mu Yiliang seriously stated, "According to Xiaoze, that Yan Yaohao is cunningly evil. What if he wants to harm you? After all, it is his territory now!"
"You’re right." Yan Sijue was appreciative, lightly holding her and let out a weary sigh, "The Old Man seems to be on his last leg."
Mu Yiliang comfortingly patted him, "Your mother’s matter... you didn’t tell him, did you?"
"No. Let him leave with his guilt towards my mother." Yan Sijue was cold, "My mother is still alive by luck, but that doesn’t mean he can be forgiven."
Mu Yiliang softly murmured, "Sijue, your mother is still well, and the Old Man is about to pass. If you can let go of those things from back then, do so... don’t be bound by them anymore."
The man lowered his head and kissed the corner of her lips, a sound resonated from his throat in response.
At that moment, Xiaoze came running over, "Daddy! Mommy! Are you here!"
Yan Sijue was interrupted by his son, so he had to reluctantly let go of the woman in his arms, taking a deep breath before responding, "Yes. What’s going on?"
Xiaoze pushed open the door and reported, "That woman came again, the one who saved Grandmother!"
"Xin?" Yan Sijue frowned and exchanged a glance with Mu Yiliang.
"Let’s go down and take a look." Mu Yiliang had mixed feelings about Xin. She had qualities that Mu greatly admired, but on the other hand, there was a vague sense of hostility, which she hesitated to admit was called jealousy... Jealous of the experiences she and Yan Sijue had once shared.