After a while, apart from Mu Yuchen, Xi Xiaye, and their people, only Xi Mushan and Ah Hui, who held the umbrella for him, were left.

"Grandfather, rest in peace. I pray that you will feel no pain on the other side and that you'll live happily."

Xi Xiaye slowly stood up and reached out to wipe away the rainwater on the tombstone photograph, yet as she was wiping it, she suddenly stopped.

"Xiaye, Father, Grandfather will rest in peace. Don't grieve too much now. He is gone now, but the living must continue going on," Mu Yuchen sighed and said a few words before going up to help Xi Xiaye up. With a sad sigh, she slowly took her sunglasses off, revealing faintly swollen and misty eyes. She shut her eyes and after easing for a while, she opened them.

"When I was younger, I'd always go out to play with Grandfather when he was still very healthy and young then. He loved horseriding. One time, he brought me to the ranch, but because he had something on at the last minute, we had to go back. I was reluctant and cried for the whole afternoon. Later on, Grandfather had to pretend to be a horse for me and even sprained his waist..."

Her slightly hoarse voice was softly heard while her hazy eyes were still fixed on the photograph on the tombstone.

"When I was three years old, the very first numbers that I learned were also taught by Grandfather. When I went to kindergarten and learned how to write, I'd always sit with bad posture. To correct me, Grandfather would watch me do my homework almost every night. Even Mother says that Grandfather was more like a strict teacher..."

When Xi Xiaye brought these up, Xi Mushan suddenly sighed, "Your grandfather... has always treated you as the Xi family's little princess."

"I always knew that... Now that Grandfather's left just like that, my heart feels empty, but now that I think about it, perhaps it's for the best. At least, for Grandfather, it's a form of release. Now that he's left, everything's become simpler. We no longer have to worry about those concerning matters."

As she said this, Xi Xiaye looked up at the sky that continued to drizzle. "Grandfather has told us all about the past... All these years, because he felt sorry towards Mother and I, you didn't dare to come looking for us, and you were even more afraid of seeing Mother, weren't you?"

When Xi Xiaye said this, she suddenly turned to look at Xi Mushan whose expression looked bleak and sad. He did not hide it and nodded. "Yes."

When she heard this, Xi Xiaye suddenly laughed bitterly. She hesitated for a moment before continuing, "If the curtains can be closed for all of these grudges with Grandfather's passing, what are your plans after this?"

Xi Mushan's resignation had been concluded. Mu Yuchen also told her that Xi Mushan had already divorced Yue Lingsi. In fact, Shen Wenna still could not see. All of these were somewhat a closing of a chapter, yet what they were about to face was another terrible situation.

Xi Mushan did not know how he should answer this because his mind was empty at the moment.

All these problems had come one after another recently, overwhelming him immensely.

Unfortunately, Shen Wenna had lost her sight and he had firmly resigned. Then, there was Yue Lingsi's cheating, the divorce, and now Xi Jiyang's sudden passing. With all of these stacked together, he felt quite worn out from holding on.

Seeing that he did not answer and that the weariness was clear between his brows, she suddenly felt a bitterness rise in her heart. She thought about it, then reached into her pocket and took out a bunch of keys before handing it to Xi Mushan.

"These are my keys to my Linjiang apartment. I've just tidied it up, so it's quite clean. If you're unhappy staying in West Park, you can go there and stay for a while."

Xi Mushan looked down at the keys Xi Xiaye handed him and there was gladness in his still eyes, yet he did not accept it. "There's no need for that. I've already arranged an apartment for myself."

Startled, Xi Xiaye hesitated for a moment, then quietly put the keys away.

"Let's not harp on the past anymore. Mu Yuchen has already told me about your divorce from Yue Lingsi. Grandfather also said before he passed that he hopes you can get Mother back. Now that she's been discharged and has returned to the Shen residence..."

As Xi Xiaye spoke, Xi Mushan's expression darkened.

Xi Xiaye and Mu Yuchen took all of this in, exchanging a look. Then, seeing Mu Yuchen nod gently, Xi Xiaye sighed and took a card out from her pocket before tossing it to Xi Mushan.

Xi Mushan subconsciously caught it and looked down at the key card in his hand before peering up puzzledly at Xi Xiaye.

"This is the Shen residence key card. Grandpa usually reaches home in the evening past 6 p.m. If I don't go back, he usually won't go back at noon either. This month, because of Fuhua's new project discussion with Glory World on the South River project, Mu Yuchen and I will be going over to Fuhua quite frequently. Grandpa has left Mother in the hands of Aunty Wu. I've told Aunty Wu to let you in, so I'll leave Mother's lunch to you in this period of time," Xi Xiaye spoke with a calm expression.

Deep in her heart, she wished that Shen Wenna could reconcile with Xi Mushan. Their hearts were tied to each other, and it had been delayed for so many years now. If he did not fight for it now, there would not be any more chances in the future.

If a single mistake in the past trapped two people, who clearly loved each other, in their own lonely castle of sadness, licking their own wounds while living in loneliness and passing away with regret, then she would much rather do her best to bring them both together and break that wall of barrier between them.

The reason there were so many tragedies in this world was that many people were unwilling to give in, forgive, and feel relieved due to their ego and pride, so they put up a wall and trapped themselves.

The reasoning could be understood, but not many could do it.

She once heard that happiness was like water sometimes. The tighter you held on it, the less you would get, yet if you opened up your hands, you would receive gentleness and abundance.

Xi Mushan quietly watched Xi Xiaye.

She looked quite like her mother. Watching her would always remind him of Shen Wenna, so sometimes he would rather not see her.

Yet, he suddenly realized that even though she was similar in personality to her mother, they had widely different frames of mind. This daughter of his seemed to be even more optimistic and genuine in expressing herself.

Xi Mushan looked down at the key card in hand and asked softly, "Why do you still help me?"

Xi Xiaye let out a sigh of relief and fixed her gaze onto the tombstone before her. After a while, she looked up at him. "Why shouldn't I help you? You're my father... Besides, I've also promised Grandfather, even though there was a time when I really didn't like you, but just as you said, we are father and daughter, and that's a fact."

Xi Mushan took a deep breath and looked at Xi Xiaye apologetically. "I'm sorry to you and your mother. I've made too many mistakes."

He remembered what Mu Yuchen told him before, "I know you are afraid to lose. You're afraid that Mother will reject you, so you don't dare to..."

"Xiaye and I will always treat you as our father, whether it comes to you or mother, we'll have your back."

"Father, I hope you can compensate the paternal love she's been lacking in the past twenty years..."

His wandering heart finally found a place to land. He glanced over at Mu Yuchen beside Xi Xiaye.

Mu Yuchen, who was holding an umbrella, nodded at him with a smile. His eyes were filled with encouragement and kindness.

"Alright, we've done what we can. The rest is up to you." Xi Xiaye smiled as she took the white flower off her chest and placed it onto Xi Jiyang's tombstone. She then turned to Mu Yuchen. "Let's go back."

Mu Yuchen nodded before glancing at Xi Mushan who tipped his chin. He then went back down with Xi Xiaye.

Xi Xiaye suddenly stopped as she reached the end of the stairs. she turned back and looked at the huge tombstone as she mumbled, "I hope Grandfather's soul can rest in peace and forget about all the mistakes in the past." Her eyes teared up a little.

"Alright, let the past stay in the past. He'll rest right here and we'll move forward. You've been a real a crybaby recently..." His tone sounded gentle. It did not feel like he was nagging her at all.

Xi Xiaye sniffled and then nodded. She took a deep breath and forced a smile. "I'll be fine after today."

"Mmm, we'll head back early, have a shower and take a good rest. You must be exhausted from the past few days. I'll make you a nice dinner tonight."

"A candlelight dinner?"

"We don't have candles at home!"

...

The two of them arrived at their car and quickly got in.

They did not know that soon after they left, a car from Shen Residence parked at the spot they had just been moments ago.

"We've arrived West Hill Cemetery. Be careful. I'll help you to get down!"

As the car just stopped, Aunt Wu opened the door and carefully helped Shen Wenna get out of the car.

"Miss, these are the chrysanthemums you wanted." Lan Zilang handed a bouquet of chrysanthemums to Shen Wenna.

"Thank you! Help me get up there," Shen Wenna said with the bouquet of flowers in her hand.

"Alright, be careful. Slowly. It's the staircase in front..."

After some hard work, with Lan Zilang and Aunt Wu's guidance, Shen Wenna finally reached Xi Jiyang's grave. However, Lan Zilang and Aunt Wu's subsequent greeting made her feel uneasy.

"Hi, Sir!"

"Sir, you're still here?"

Xi Xiaye and Mu Yuchen had told Aunt Wu and Lan Zilang beforehand, so they were fully aware of Xi Mushan and Shen Wenna's situation. They were really supportive when Xi Xiaye and Mu Yuchen told them to help Shen Wenna and Xi Mushan reconcile.

Shen Wenna's sacrifices and hardships throughout the years were obvious. She was such a strong woman. If her happiness could only be provided by Xi Mushan, why would they not work with Xi Xiaye to help this couple out?

"Hello!" Xi Mushan's voice reached them. His gaze was set on Shen Wenna since a long time ago. He could already hear her voice when she was just halfway up the staircase.

"Wenna, I thought you wouldn't come."

Xi Mushan quickly took the flowers from her as she seemed to be struggling about where to put the bouquet. He gently put them before Xi Jiyang's tombstone and then he held Shen Wenna.

She struggled slightly, but he held her tightly, as if afraid that she might escape.

"Let go..."

"Wenna..." Xi Mushan called out to her gently, but he let go of her hesitantly. It took him a long time to reach this stage, and he did not want her to hate him right now.

Shen Wenna clenched the walking stick she was holding tightly. Her empty eyes were facing Xi Jiyang's grave while she had a complicated expression on her face.

"Father told me to apologize to you for him..." Xi Mushan's voice sounded sad. His depressed tone stunned Shen Wenna for a moment, yet she quickly put on a self-mocking smile.

"What's the use of saying it now? Can it turn back time?" Shen Wenna's voice was like the wind dispersing in the air. "Many times, many grudges end up this way. They leave with the person when they are gone. I don't want to talk about the past anymore and you don't have to bring it up either."

"I know about your resignation too. It's a lot of hard work getting there.Why did you quit so suddenly?" Shen Wenna asked.

Xi Mushan closed his eyes. "I was worried about Father, and I don't want to work in the political field anymore. I just want to be what we planned a long time ago: a lecturer in University A... It's nothing bad. I just want to take care of you for the rest of my life, Wenna."

Shen Wenna remained stationary. After a while, glitter appeared in her empty eyes. She took a deep breath and turned around quietly, about to leave.

"Na Na..." Xu Mushan called out to her, "I've divorced Yue Lingsi..."

Shen Wenna trembled slightly.

"Are you still willing to accept me who has nothing, like how I was in the past?" Xi Mushan asked quietly.

Shen Wenna paused and did not reply to him. Instead, she just followed Aunt Wu and Lan Zilang to head back.

After she took several steps slowly, Shen Wenna felt a breeze from behind. Before she could react, Xi Mushan lifted her up in his arms.

"It's easier for me to just carry you down. Even if you hate me, you have to take care of yourself." Xi Mushan interrupted whatever Shen Wenna was about to say and just walked down the staircase.

The sky turned dark very quickly. Even amidst the cold rain, Maple Residence was shrouded in a gentle aura. The faint light came from the street lamps by the front yard.

Ever since Xi Xiaye was ordered by Mu Yuchen to take a shower when they arrived home in the afternoon, she went to bed and slept soundly. She was still asleep when Mu Yuchen was done preparing dinner.

In the living room of Maple Residence, Li Si arrived when Mu Yuchen was done cooking dinner.

"Master, this is Elder Xi's dowry for Missus. Take a look at it." Li Si handed the document to Mu Yuchen. It was the document Xi Jiyang had given Xi Xiaye before he left. Because they were so busy handling Xi Jiyang's funeral in the past few days, this had been ignored.

Mu Yuchen was suddenly reminded about this when Li Si mentioned it. He opened it and took the documents out.

It was the right to inherit West Park as well as several lands in the east of the city.

"It's the ownership of West Park and some lands. I've made a rough calculation and it's worth around $300 million. With just the Xi Residence, West Park alone has very high potential value. It has been the Xi family's property for a very long time. Xi Jiyang also sold the land in the west of the city to buy the lands in the east. Given the rapid development in the east, those lands became extremely valuable," Li Si reported his findings.

Mu Yuchen was surprised. Xi Jiyang had hidden something like this?

He did not give them to Xi Mushan and gave Xiaye instead?

"Master, Elder Shen seems to be pretty interested in this land."

Li Si pointed at one of it and said, "It's quite surprising that Elder Xi handed all these to Missus, even the ownership of West Park. It doesn't seem like he left anything for Deng Wenwen and the others..."

Mu Yuchen searched through his memory and was reminded of Xi Jiyang's last words. He was probably trying to make amends to Xiaye and her mother!

"Elder Xi made his will a long time ago, so we just need to get these signed by his lawyer and it'll be done. No wonder Deng Wenwen seemed like she was busy looking for something. She tried to ask something from Mayor Xi. She's probably looking for these."

Li Si remembered those women's anxious faces and he laughed inside. How would they feel when they found out that whatever they had been trying to find was already in his Missus' possession?

"Does Father know?" asked Mu Yuchen after he read through all the documents. While he was keeping them away, a letter from inside the envelope fell onto the floor.

Mu Yuchen frowned. He picked it up and took a glance at it. It was a letter to Shen Wenna!

"Mayor Xi knew. He's not questioning the Elder's decision. Lawyer Wang was the one who drafted the divorce contract for Mayor Xi and Yue Lingsi. Mayor Xi should be fully aware of this," Li Si replied.

Mu Yuchen nodded as he put the documents back inside the envelope. His eyes quieted down. "There shouldn't be any more concerns after this. Ask Vice President Liu to make some preparations. Our showbiz company will be called Glory World Chen Ye Movies and Televisions. Let people who are holding Yueying's stock release them and have them join Chen Ye. Give them even better benefits. Besides, it's about time to expose Yue Lingsi."

With Mu Yuchen's order, Li Si knew that Yueying was probably done for. Under Vice President Liu's control in the dark, all the companies that worked with Yueying were targeting Glory World all along, If Glory World suddenly left, they would leave together as well. The benefits Glory World could offer was so much better than Yueying. It was common sense for people to choose what was more beneficial. With this, they could turn Yueying into an empty shell.

"Yes, Master! Ah Mo just asked me when we're going to do it. Qi Kai has been taking Xi Xinyi's side, which Ah Mo feels seems odd. With this move, we can also gauge Qi Kai's power. The second brother of the Yue family has a considerable amount of influence in Qi Kai. It's Qi Qiming's trustworthy subordinate who was on bad terms with Qi Lei. We might be able to find out something later on."

Ah Mo had worked alongside Mu Yuchen for many years, so he understood how Mu Yuchen functioned. With his analysis, Li Si understood more than half of it.

"Good, be careful with this. We might cause unnecessary attention if it's done wrong. Yue Lingsi's news was leaked from within the Yue family who knew about it a long time ago and they covered it up for her. The Xi family were kept in the dark. Do you understand?" Mu Yuchen said calmly.

Li Si smiled. "As expected of Master! Putting the Yue family and Deng Wenwen in conflict! Let's see what kind of war they'll spark this time while we watch on as spectators."

"Ah Mo is leaving City Z in a few days. I'll need you to work more on this. We will remove ourselves from it once there are any counteractions. Qi Qiming isn't an easy opponent, so be careful."

"Don't worry, Master. I know what to do," Li Si replied.

At this moment, the soft sound of footsteps came from above. Li Si raised his head and saw Xi Xiaye coming down slowly.

"Hello, Missus!"

"Assistant Li!" Xi Xiaye smiled politely.

"I'll head back now, Master, Missus. I'll make sure to get the job done. Don't worry!" Li Si did not want to bother them and stood up with a smile.

Xi Xiaye saw that dinner was ready when she was downstairs. She tried to make him stay. "Why don't you have dinner with us first? It's ready."

Li Si gave her a grateful smile. "It's okay, Missus. I need to go back home to cook for my baby. The elders went for a vacation and she's having a night shift today, so there's no one at home. Goodbye, Master, Missus!" He then left swiftly with his briefcase.

Xi Xiaye was surprised. "His baby? Since when did Assistant Li have a wife? Didn't he say that he was single a while ago? He even asked me to introduce him to some girls." She blinked while she gave the man a doubtful look.