The sunlight seeped in through the clean windows and landed on the ground with a pale chill.
"Actually, when Grandpa passed away, he was still thinking about you guys. I tried to call your mother, but I couldn't get through," Mo Yanfan said regretfully.
Shen Qianqian was stunned when she heard this. She could already guess what had happened.
When Shen Qianqian's grandfather passed away, Gu Hecheng cut off the water and electricity in his parents' villa. It was said that in order to make her anxious, he often willfully blocked the signal around the villa.
Perhaps it was because she was cut off from the outside world that her mother missed Mo Yanfan's call.
When she thought of this, Shen Qianqian's hatred for Gu Hecheng increased. However, she didn't tell Mo Yanfan the reason. She just casually found an excuse and said, "Maybe the signal isn't good."
Mo Yanfan didn't continue to pursue this point. After all, Grandpa and Shen Qianqian's parents had already passed away. There was no need to mention these regretful things.
Mo Yanfan looked at Shen Qianqian, who was slightly skinny. He felt a little pity for his little sister as an older brother.
Although his memories of Shen Qianqian were only limited to a few photos that Grandpa kept, he didn't find Shen Qianqian annoying after seeing her in person. When he thought about how he would be the only one left in the future, the feeling of blood being thicker than water started to take root in his heart.
Mo Yanfan thought about it and said to Shen Qianqian, "Are you free this weekend? I'll take you to burn some incense for Grandpa. "
"Really?" Shen Qianqian was stunned by Mo Yanfan's words. She looked at Mo Yanfan in disbelief. Tears welled up in her eyes as she was touched.
Since Mo Yanfan had asked her to burn incense for her grandfather, didn't that mean that he no longer hated her?
Shen Qianqian quickly nodded and said to Mo Yanfan, "I'm free this weekend."
"Alright, you can go back first. I'll contact you on the weekend."
After Shen Qianqian left, Mo Yanfan stood there alone.
After not seeing each other for so many years, when he saw Shen Qianqian again today and listened to her talk about what had happened to her, Mo Yanfan sighed.
Mo Yanfan turned around and was stunned when he saw the information bag on the table.
He took out the shares and glanced at them. Then, he unconsciously looked at the door and sighed.
In the blink of an eye, it was the weekend. Shen Qianqian had already prepared everything.
She was prepared to bring Xiao Kong to visit her grandfather's grave. She nervously squatted down in front of Xiao Kong and tidied his clothes. "Xiao Kong, let's go to the temple to visit Great Grandpa today and burn incense for him, okay?"
"Okay." Perhaps the seriousness on Shen Qianqian's face affected Xiao Kong. He seemed to understand what was going on. He nodded obediently and asked, "Mommy, what does Great Grandpa look like? Is he good to Mommy …"
"Mommy, why are you crying?" Xiao Kong lowered his head and suddenly realized that Shen Qianqian was secretly wiping her tears. He panicked and asked, "Mommy, did Xiao Kong say something wrong?"
Shen Qianqian smiled faintly. She looked up and said, "No, it's just a pity that Mommy has never met Xiao Kong's Great Grandpa."
"But I think that he must be a very kind and benevolent old man." Shen Qianqian's heart ached. She slowly let out a sigh of relief and felt a little better.
She sniffled and got up. Just as she sat on the sofa, Mo Yanfan called.
"Come down. I'm already downstairs." Mo Yanfan hung up the phone after speaking. He stood at the intersection and looked at the surrounding buildings.
The neighborhood looked very clean and ordinary. He didn't expect that she would rather live such an ordinary life than sell those shares. Mo Yanfan suddenly had a better impression of Shen Qianqian.
"Cousin." When Mo Yanfan leaned against the car, he heard Shen Qianqian's voice from afar. He turned around and his eyes widened in shock.
An adult and a child were walking towards him with smiles on their faces. He quickly stood up and looked at Xiao Kong in shock. "Who is this?"
Shen Qianqian pushed Xiao Kong forward slightly and said, "Xiao Kong, greet Uncle."
"Hello, Uncle." Xiao Kong's clear voice rang out. Mo Yanfan didn't know what to do and looked at Shen Qianqian.
Shen Qianqian smiled awkwardly and said, "This is Xiao Kong, my son."
"Then isn't he …"
"Cousin!"
Before Mo Yanfan could say Gu Hecheng's name, Shen Qianqian quickly interrupted him.
Shen Qianqian gave him a look and shook her head.
Mo Yanfan understood and didn't continue asking. "Let's get in the car first."
"Okay." Shen Qianqian held Xiao Kong's hand and got into the car. Mo Yanfan drove the two of them to the temple where their grandfather's ashes were kept.
The magnificent temple made people feel inexplicably shocked. Xiao Kong followed beside Shen Qianqian and also showed a surprised expression.
This temple looked too majestic. Compared to the temple that Xiao Kong had stayed in, it was like the difference between a palace and a thatched cottage.
Mo Yanfan walked in front and the three of them entered the main hall together. When the temple's abbot saw Mo Yanfan, he respectfully offered incense.
Mo Yanfan whispered something in his ear and he quickly brought the incense for Shen Qianqian. Then, he left first.
Shen Qianqian and Xiao Kong followed Mo Yanfan to offer incense to their grandfather. After kowtowing, she let Xiao Kong follow the temple's abbot for a walk while she and Mo Yanfan stayed in the main hall.
"Xiao Kong seems to be very familiar with the temple's etiquette?" Mo Yanfan felt that it was a little strange.
Shen Qianqian looked down slightly and her gaze landed on the ground. "Yes, Xiao Kong has been living in the temple alone for almost four years."
"Temple?" Mo Yanfan turned his head in shock. He didn't understand Shen Qianqian. "You let him live in the temple alone. Why?"
Shen Qianqian bit her lip. She didn't know where to start.
Mo Yanfan was also a little impatient. Before she could speak, he changed the question. "No, you should answer my previous question first. Is this child Gu Hecheng's?"
"If so, why did you hide it? Or is it someone else's …"
"It's not like that," Shen Qianqian interrupted him helplessly. She smiled bitterly and said, "It's Gu Hecheng's child."
"Then why?" Mo Yanfan was really too curious. It wasn't easy for him to feel closer to her. Why were there so many things that couldn't be explained with common sense?
Shen Qianqian sighed and told him everything about Xiao Kong.
"Gu Hecheng doesn't love me. It's been five years. He's been waiting for another woman and has never cared about my life or death." When Shen Qianqian said this, although she was no longer heartbroken, there was still a touch of sadness in her eyes.
"He once wanted me to abort this child. He even said that he would never let me give birth to this child and that there wouldn't be a child between us. But I couldn't bear it. After giving birth, I could only hide him in the mountains." Shen Qianqian smiled bitterly. "Of course, I've never told Xiao Kong about this."
"So that's why you're so anxious to get a divorce? You're even willing to give away the company's shares. "Mo Yanfan looked as if he suddenly understood and looked at her with heartache.
Shen Qianqian nodded and smoothed her hair that was blown by the wind.
"That's right. Lil 'Kong needs me. My mother has passed away and my heart is dead. I can't stay by his side for another day. So, as long as I can leave him, I'm willing to try anything." Shen Qianqian stared blankly at Xiao Kong, who was playing in the distance. "But even so, I still feel sorry for Xiao Kong."
Shen Qianqian's eyes filled with tears when she thought of her family. "If possible, I want to keep this a secret for the rest of my life and never let Gu Hecheng know."
Mo Yanfan looked at Shen Qianqian, who lowered her head. He finally reached out his hand and patted her back. "Forget it. Since it's all in the past, let it go."
"In the future," Mo Yanfan seemed to have made a great decision and finally stopped hiding his heartache and affection. He said to her, "Don't let yourself suffer so much. After all, I'm your cousin. You have other family members. We'll take care of you in the future."
Shen Qianqian, who was already in tears, raised her head after hearing his words. Tears flowed down her cheeks uncontrollably.
Shen Qianqian hurriedly reached out to wipe them away. Her eyes were filled with gratitude and she cried even harder.
Mo Yanfan couldn't bear to see girls cry. He smiled helplessly and said, "Don't cry. Otherwise, Xiao Kong will think that I'm scolding you."
Shen Qianqian didn't know whether to laugh or cry as she wiped her tears. But no matter what, today's trip to see her grandfather did give her a sense of belonging and warmth.
In the afternoon, Mo Yanfan sent Shen Qianqian and Xiao Kong home. When they got out of the car, he called out to Shen Qianqian and said, "Next week, bring Xiao Kong to my house. My mother wants to see you too."
"Okay." Shen Qianqian and Xiao Kong stood at the roadside and watched Mo Yanfan drive away before they went upstairs.
When they reached the elevator, Shen Qianqian saw He Yijia, who had been waiting at the door.
Shen Qianqian walked over in surprise and asked, "Yijia, why didn't you call me when you were coming?"
He Yijia had been leaning against the wall. When he saw Shen Qianqian come back, a hint of disappointment flashed across his eyes.
He got up and smiled at her. "I didn't wait for long. I just arrived, so I came over to have dinner."
Shen Qianqian was stunned. She felt that he didn't seem to be in a good mood today.
"Are you okay?" Shen Qianqian, who was very attentive, took out her keys and asked as she opened the door.
He Yijia was stunned. His gaze was obviously evasive.
Shen Qianqian could tell too. Since he didn't want to talk about it, she didn't ask anymore.
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