What You Were Most Afraid Of Would Happen
For a big family, the death of any core figure was an unpredictable loss, especially the death of these leading figures, which would have a long-term impact on the family. It was even more likely to affect the rise or decline of the family.
Therefore, some people chose to let the Fourth Master live in the name of struggling at death's door at this time.
As long as the Fourth Master was alive, he would frighten those who coveted the Chen Family. Those with ulterior motives would not dare to do anything to the Chen Family, and they would definitely benefit from it.
However, once the Fourth Master died, the Chen Family and the related members would lose their backbone. After all, the Fourth Master was the famous Fourth Master. He had a lot of connections and resources. Even Elder Long had to be courteous to the Fourth Master.
The most important thing was that after the Fourth Master died, the enemies of the Chen Family might take advantage of the Fourth Master's perilous situation. Even if they did not dare to do it now, they would definitely do it after some time. This was what they were most worried about.
Therefore, there was a saying in Sijiu City, especially for those big families, that the longer the elders in the family lived, the more beneficial it was for their descendants. The earlier the elders in the family died, the more likely the family would decline.
Therefore, they could only endure until all their enemies died. That would be their victory.
Therefore, everyone could understand why some people chose to let the Fourth Master live in name.
However, the eldest brother of the Chen Family and the two big shots of the Chen Family were not willing to let the all-powerful Fourth Master suffer for the sake of the petty interests of others.
The Fourth Master had never suffered such grievances in his life. He was born into a prestigious family and had already become famous at a young age. He had experienced great storms and ups and downs. Even at the end of his life, no one had ever dared to look down on him.
Therefore, the greatest respect for the Fourth Master was to send him away with dignity.
When the Chen Family announced that the Fourth Master died of illness, everyone who had been waiting for the specific news was shocked.
No one had expected it to be so fast, so sudden, or so fast. It seemed that they had not come to themselves for a while.
In the West Mountain Villa of the Qin Family in the capital city.
Qin Sheng had been waiting for the news from Sanya. Song Ruyu stayed by his side. She had heard from others that Fourth Master was in critical condition and was undergoing surgery, so she knew why Qin Sheng was so worried.
She also knew that Qin Sheng had gone to Sanya to see the Fourth Master some time ago. Now that the Fourth Master suddenly fell ill and was hospitalized, it was very likely that others would link the two things together. Thinking of the grudges between the Qin Family and the Chen Family in the past few years, they might think that the Qin Family was pressuring the Chen Family, which caused the Fourth Master's old illness to relapse and be hospitalized.
After dinner, Qin Sheng stayed in the courtyard all the time. Qin Changxing and Gongsun were in the study, plotting and thinking about what the Qin family should do if the worst happened.
"It's a little cold outside. Let's go in. I guess there won't be any news for a while." Song Ruyu walked out and took a coat for Qin Sheng.
Qin Sheng held Song Ruyu's hand, shook his head, and said with a bitter smile, "I'm fine. I'm sorry to have delayed you. I'll drive you to work early tomorrow morning."
Song Ruyu had to go to work the next day. She had planned to go back after dinner, otherwise it would be too urgent to go there tomorrow morning. After all, the traffic jam in Beijing was too serious. However, seeing Qin Sheng's condition, she was a little worried, so she accompanied him.
Song Ruyu said very considerately, "Let someone drive me there. Don't bother yourself. Have a good rest."
Song Ruyu was always so considerate. She was a good wife and a loving mother that everyone dreamed of. No wonder there were so many people pursuing her these years. However, most of them felt ashamed and gave up voluntarily.
Qin Sheng slowly stood up, put his arm around Song Ruyu's waist, and said, "If you have time this weekend, let's go to see the wedding ring. I heard from my sister that it has arrived. This is a ring designed by you. I want to see how beautiful it is."
Song Ruyu was a little embarrassed. "Don't laugh at me then."
"Why would I?" Qin Sheng laughed out loud.
At this time, Chang Baji walked out quickly and said, "Qin Sheng, there's news from Sanya. Your First Uncle wants you to go there quickly."
Upon hearing this, Qin Sheng and Song Ruyu immediately went back. When they entered the living room, they saw Qin Changxing and Gongsun waiting there with gloomy faces. It seemed that the situation was not good.
Qin Sheng frowned and asked, "First Uncle, is there news from Sanya?"
Qin Changxing nodded seriously.
Qin Sheng continued to ask, "What's the situation now?"
Qin Changxing let out a long sigh and said, "The rescue failed. He has passed away."
Upon hearing this news, Qin Sheng was immediately stunned.
Sure enough, what he was most afraid of had happened.
The air in the living room froze instantly. The atmosphere in the living room was a little depressed. Everyone looked a little gloomy. Even Song Ruyu felt it was a little sudden. Fourth Master passed away just like that?
After a long time, Qin Changxing patted Qin Sheng's shoulder and said, "Qin Sheng, things may not be that bad. Maybe this matter will not have anything to do with the Qin Family. After all, Lao Si has been to the hospital several times in the past few years. It is normal for him to die of illness."
Or maybe they really thought too much.
Qin Sheng said thoughtfully, "First Uncle, shall we go to Sanya?"
Qin Changxing replied directly, "Don't worry. The Chen Family has just announced to the public that we don't need to go to Sanya for the time being. There will definitely be a memorial service at that time. Let's see where the memorial service is arranged first. If it is in Beijing, we don't need to go. If it is in Sanya, I will go with you at that time."
This was a countermeasure that Qin Changxing had thought of long ago.
Fourth Master had a wide network of friends among his peers. When he was young, he was the big brother in this circle. Although his life was not the same later, after so many years, they still kept in touch. At that time, there would definitely be many friends of his peers attending the memorial service.
It was reasonable for the Qin Family to send an elder to attend the memorial service. In theory, the most suitable one was Qin Changan, who had been Fourth Master's close friend for many years. Unfortunately, he was in trouble now, so he could only let Qin Changxing take his place.
Moreover, Qin Changxing knew most of these elders of his age.
If Qin Sheng went alone, he would definitely be targeted by people with ulterior motives, not to mention how the Chen Family would treat him.
Qin Changxing seemed to feel that this was not appropriate. After thinking for a while, he said, "Well, tomorrow morning, you call the eldest brother of the Chen Family to express your condolences. At that time, I will call the other elders of the Chen Family. This way, it will be safer."
After listening to his First Uncle's arrangement, Qin Sheng felt that it was the most reasonable.
The long wait was the most worrying. Now there was a result in Sanya. Although the result was somewhat unsatisfactory, it made people feel completely relieved.
After Qin Sheng and Song Ruyu returned to their room, he called Chen Beiwang again and told him to find out who would go to Sanya to mourn the Fourth Master. In this way, they would be prepared when they went there.
Originally, this week, Qin Sheng had planned to bring Lin Su and Yuan Yuan to Beijing. At that time, he would let his grandmother meet Lin Su and Yuan Yuan, which could be regarded as an explanation for Lin Su and Yuan Yuan. It seemed that this matter could only be postponed.
The next morning, after Qin Sheng sent Song Ruyu to work, he was ready to go to the Qin Family Company of the International Trade.
On the way, after preparing for a long time, Qin Sheng dialed the eldest brother of the Chen Family. The phone was not picked up until the end of the tone.
Qin Sheng said in a heavy tone, "Brother Chen, my condolences."
"Qin Sheng, thank you." The eldest brother of the Chen Family, who was busy preparing for the funeral in Sanya, said somewhat sadly.
Qin Sheng frowned and said, "Brother Chen, why is it so sudden? I just saw the Fourth Master a few days ago. He seemed to be in good spirits. Why did he suddenly become critically ill and hospitalized for surgery? "
"My father has been in poor health these years, so he has been staying in Sanya for a long time to recuperate. These are all old diseases. But no one expected that it would be so sudden." The eldest brother of the Che Family said with a long sigh.
Qin Sheng hesitated for a moment and finally couldn't help but ask, "Brother Chen, is it because I talked too much with the Fourth Master that day and made him think of too many unhappy things, which led to his illness?"
Qin Sheng said this because he wanted to see the attitude of the Chen Family.
The eldest brother of the Chen Family seemed to have guessed Qin Sheng's intention. He was not surprised that Qin Sheng would ask this. He just said, "Qin Sheng, I know what you want to ask. I also know that there must be people out there who will think so. But I was involved in the whole process, so it has nothing to do with you and the Qin Family. We all know my father's health condition. You don't have to think too much."
After the eldest brother of the Chen Family said this, Qin Sheng instantly felt that he was a little bit narrow-minded.
At the same time, the words of the eldest brother of the Chen Family also touched Qin Sheng very much.
"Our two families have been together for so many years. Although there were some unpleasantness during this period, I also said that it is between the elders and has nothing to do with us." The eldest brother of the Chen Family confirmed again.
Qin Sheng felt a little ashamed and said, "Brother Chen, I don't need to say anything. What do you need my help with? Just tell me."
The eldest brother of the Chen Family said sincerely, "You don't need to do anything. When the time comes, as long as you can come to see the Old Master off, it will be enough. You know that he and your father have been very close for so many years. Now your father is still in the hospital. You can see him off for the last time on behalf of your father."
After hearing this, Qin Sheng nodded heavily and said, "Don't worry, I will be there."
After hanging up the phone, Qin Sheng fell into deep thought. It seemed that they had thought a lot of things in a complicated way.
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