Xu Xiuhe continued digging in the patch of grass, noticing that the hole was getting deeper, but still nothing had been unearthed.
"Xiuhe, what are you digging for? Do you need my help?" Xu Guimin asked from the side.
"No need, you can go inside. We'll leave after we finish digging," said Shen Yin.
Xu Xiuhe kept digging, going deeper and deeper until he finally couldn't dig anymore.
"Have we found a treasure?" Xu Yunzheng ran to the edge of the dug-up hole.
"Zhengzheng, be careful. If you fall in, you'll be covered in dirt."
"It's okay, Dad's here. Zhengzheng won't fall in," the little one said, not worried at all.
"Zhengzheng is right. Dad's here, so Zhengzheng won't fall. Co on, Zhengzheng, move aside a bit so Dad can bring up the treasure Grandma left."
Xu Xiuhe picked up Zhengzheng and put him to the side, then jumped down into the hole he had just dug and brought up a box as big as Zhengzheng.
The box looked quite old, wrapped in a layer of waterproof and moisture-proof paper.
"This box is so big," Shen Yin said.
"It's been passed down from my mother's ancestors. The Sun Family used to be a wealthy household, as you saw in South City last ti."
Shen Yin recalled that when they were in South City before, she did feel that the Sun Family had a deep heritage.
"Shall we go back then?"
"Yes, let's go back."
Xu Xiuhe had originally wanted to go look inside the villa, but then he thought that after so many years with Yang Cui living there, going in would be aningless.
"Are you leaving already? Won't you stay a while longer?" Xu Guimin ran out.
"This isn't our ho, you know. Dad just ca to take back what belongs to him. We're going ho now, bye-bye," said Xu Yunzheng, tugging on Xu Xiuhe's clothes as he walked to Shen Yin's side. The family of three headed towards the gate of the courtyard.
"Xiuhe, you're my son. No matter what, our blood relation can't be severed. I'm old now, and the company will have to be handed over to you eventually."
"Not necessary. I'll take back the company on my own rit," Xu Xiuhe said. Xu Guimin wanted to say more, but the three had already gotten into the car.
Once in the car, Xu Xiuhe placed the antique-looking box under the passenger seat.
"Do you know what's inside that box?" Shen Yin asked on the way ho.
"I don't know. My mother and I dug the hole together back then. She said to dig up this box when I got married and had children in the future."
After arriving ho, Xu Xiuhe carried the box out of the car. He then removed the layer of paper from the box.
"Let carry it. You go throw away that paper," said Shen Yin.
The paper, having been buried for years, was covered in a layer of black soil.
"You two go in first. This box is too heavy; it's not convenient for you to carry."
Hearing this, Shen Yin said no more and led Zhengzheng into the house.
Shortly after, Xu Xiuhe also entered the house.
In the living room, Xu Xiuhe set the box on the floor, and Zhengzheng squatted down beside it.
"Is this from Grandma for and Mom?"
Xu Xiuhe rubbed Xu Yunzheng's head.
"Yes, it's for you and Mom."
"Can Zhengzheng open this box?" The little one looked at Xu Xiuhe, then at Shen Yin.
"Sure."
"Mom, co here. Open it with Zhengzheng." Hearing this, Shen Yin smiled and walked over.
Zhengzheng carefully lifted the lid of the box, revealing a collection of jewelry.
High-quality jade bracelets and rings.
The rings had an antique style, showing the marks of age, but undeniably, the jade in the center was of the sa excellent quality as the bracelets.
Earrings, hairpins, necklaces – a complete set of accessories. Even Shen Yin, who was used to seeing such things in Dasheng, found it incredible at this mont.
These were all antiques. While they might be commonly seen in Dasheng, nowadays, one would have to go to a museum to see such items.
"Mom, what's this?" Xu Yunzheng picked up a jade pendant.
Shen Yin looked over. In the little one's hand was a Zichen pendant, a traditional jade pendant design symbolizing peace and aspirations for children's success. The jade was of excellent quality, translucent, with a smooth surface and superb color.
"This is what Grandma wanted to give to Zhengzheng."
"What is it used for?" the little one asked.
Shen Yin took a look. This jade pendant probably had several hundred years of history.
"It's worn around the neck. Jade nurtures people. One of these days, Mom will have this jade piece processed, and then Zhengzheng can wear it."
"Yay!"
Shen Yin looked again at the box full of jewelry, lost in thought. What exactly did the Sun Family's ancestors do? This box of treasures could only be seen in museums now.
"Mom kept such a low profile when she was alive. How did Xu Guimin not know about these?"
From what Shen Yin knew of Xu Guimin, if he had known about these treasures, he wouldn't have remained indifferent.
"Maybe Mom always intended to leave these things for you two."
"This box is worth several billion."
"It's all yours."
"Then I'll keep it and pass it on to my daughter-in-law in the future."
"It's yours. You can do whatever you want with it."
"Several billion, and you don't even blink?"
"I did blink. I've been blinking this whole ti," Xu Xiuhe said, then blinked a few more tis.
...
"You have no sense of humor at all. I was using hyperbole."
"I was wrong. I'll blink so more."
Shen Yin couldn't help but laugh at Xu Xiuhe's words.
"Let's put these away for now. Zhengzheng can wear his."
As Shen Yin was about to close the box, she suddenly noticed a piece of paper at the bottom.
"Daughter, when you see this letter, it ans that my child, Xiuhe, has found soone he loves and who loves him. As I write this letter, I already know I'm ill. Life is unpredictable, and fate is hard to foresee. Many people might think my life wasn't worth much, but I don't see it that way. I still believe that two people eting, knowing, and loving each other is fate, but so people can see fate through to the end, while others change. If I'm not mistaken, after I'm gone, Xiuhe will have a tough ti. eting you is his fortune. Of course, I don't know who you are, but I believe you must be special. In the days to co, you must support each other and lean on one another. I don't have much else to say. Once again, thank you for being by his side."
The text wasn't long, but the handwriting was neat and elegant. Shen Yin could imagine Sun Wenting's feelings as she wrote this letter. It was both hopeful and a mother's blessing for her son.
"Do you want to read the letter Mom wrote?" Shen Yin asked.
Xu Xiuhe shook his head.
"She said the box was for my future daughter-in-law, so naturally, the letter inside is for you. If I hadn't t you, this box might have stayed buried forever."
"Mom's writing always gives a sense of bygone tis, like that of a wealthy young lady. But you can also see that she had accepted her fate. I never understood that dream Xu Guimin had."
"Maybe she both hated and loved him. After you ca into this world, there are many things we can't understand anymore."
Xu Xiuhe picked up the box and headed upstairs, while Shen Yin fell into thought.
Online, news about Chang Zhiyuan and Shu Yi was already flying around. Love is so magical, bringing lovers together.
Life returned to normal. As usual, when Shen Yin had free ti, she would sit at Qingfan Tower, watching people co and go, observing the clouds gather and disperse. When inspired, she would update the nu.
Of course, she didn't forget about the studio at Qinghe Villa. The clothing studio had indeed established its brand.
At the end of the year, Kang Guopeng completed another set of Chinese-style furniture. As soon as Shen Yin listed it on the website, it was ordered. As the months passed, Shen Yin's belly grew larger and larger.
Xu Xiuhe beca even more cautious, not daring to let Shen Yin do anything, and helping to handle many things himself.
In the news, there were new developnts regarding Xu Zhengyang and Yang Cui. Xu Zhengyang was convicted of intentional homicide and kidnapping, sentenced to over 10 years in prison. Yang Cui received the sa sentence.
Of course, this was partly due to the efforts of Xu Guimin and Xu Xiuhe.
Xu Guimin ca to find Xu Xiuhe multiple tis, even explicitly stating his intention to hand over the company to Xu Xiuhe, seeking Xu Xiuhe's forgiveness. But Xu Xiuhe never agreed.
"Xiuhe, what will it take for you to forgive Dad? Dad was wrong before. Dad let you down. Dad will change in the future."
At the entrance of Ziyue Manor, Xu Guimin stood blocking Xu Xiuhe's car on his way ho.
Xu Xiuhe sat in the car and sighed. He had said he would never forgive him. So mistakes were fundantal issues, and so principles couldn't be changed.
Seeing Xu Xiuhe like this, Shen Yin got out of the car and stood in front of Xu Guimin.
"Child, please persuade Xiuhe. He'll surely listen to you. Ask him to forgive ."
"Mr. Xu, I can't help you with this. Do you think you're pitiful?"
Shen Yin, with her pregnant belly, had a serious expression on her face, leaving no room for negotiation.
Xu Guimin nodded, his face bitter, his hair noticeably grayer.
He had been frad by his wife and son, nearly losing his life. After Yang Cui and Xu Zhengyang were sentenced to prison, Xu Group's stock price plumted. Now Xiuhe was unwilling to forgive him. It seed everything had changed in an instant. How could he not be pitiful?
"You should know, those who are pitiful often have detestable aspects. What use is it to seek forgiveness? To make yourself feel better? To ease your conscience? Saying 'sorry' or 'I was wrong' - can that compensate for the harm my husband suffered? Why didn't you think of him before? He rented apartnts, shopped at markets, did all sorts of part-ti jobs. Did you see him as your son then? Did you do right by his mother? She loved you so much, and you betrayed her. Aren't all your current circumstances of your own making?"
As Shen Yin spoke, Xu Guimin had no room for rebuttal.
"You're quite old now, and you should understand that people must bear the consequences of their mistakes. You reap what you sow. There's no need to seek forgiveness, and you don't need it. Xiuhe can just pretend he doesn't have you as a father. Every ti you co seeking forgiveness, it's difficult for him. Firstly, he never intended to forgive you. Secondly, your pitiful appearance makes others think we're bullying an old man. If you truly want Xiuhe to forgive you, just take care of yourself from now on. You're not short of money, you can still live well. In the future, let's each live our own lives without disturbing each other."
After finishing, Shen Yin rubbed her belly. Xu Guimin hadn't expected such harsh words from a pregnant woman.
Shen Yin didn't wait for Xu Guimin's reaction and turned to get into the passenger seat.
Xu Guimin seed to have taken Shen Yin's words to heart and moved to the roadside, no longer blocking their way.
"Thank you," Xu Xiuhe said.
"We're family, aren't we? No need to thank . If it weren't for the fact that he's related to you by blood, I would have hit him just now."
Shen Yin felt like giving Xu Guimin a beating just thinking about how difficult Xu Xiuhe's life had been before.
"You're due to give birth in a few days, and you're still thinking about hitting people?" Xu Xiuhe smiled indulgently. Just a while ago, she had felt she had beco too gentle, unlike herself, and now she was thinking about getting physical again.
"It'll be a few more days, probably after the New Year. Surely I won't be spending New Year's Eve in the operating room," Shen Yin realized belatedly.
"The due date is the first day of the lunar new year. As for where we'll spend New Year's Eve, we'll have to ask the baby in your belly what they think."
"Baby, what do you think? Please, not on New Year's Eve," Shen Yin patted her belly.
"Mom asked us to spend the New Year at her place."
"That's fine. Isn't Yunzheng still there? Should I pack so things? You could go over there in the next few days. I'll be quite busy, and I'm worried about you being alone at ho."
"Alright."
With that said, Xu Xiuhe did just that. After arriving ho, he got out of the car and helped Shen Yin out.
Shen Yin sat in the living room eating various fruits while Xu Xiuhe went upstairs to pack so clothes and daily necessities for her. When he ca back down, he was carrying a large bag.
"Why so many things?" Shen Yin asked.
They seed to have their things at Yuelan Manor, and Fang Yue was at ho, preparing everything for them.
"It's not all yours. So are for the baby. It's better to prepare in advance. Otherwise, it'll be inconvenient to co back and get things when you go into labor."
"You're not planning for to spend the entire postpartum period at Mom's place, are you?"
"No, I'll co back to take care of you during the postpartum period. Also, Aunt Song will co back after the New Year to look after you for a while."
Xu Xiuhe didn't tell Shen Yin why he was so busy during this ti, and Shen Yin didn't ask. But Xu Xiuhe had promised to acquire Xu Corporation and give it to the baby as a birth gift. With the baby's birth approaching, it was ti to speed up this matter.
After Shen Yin arrived at Yuelan Manor, Xu Xiuhe went to the company. With just a few days left before the New Year, only a few people were working overti at the company. The acquisition of Xu Corporation had been ongoing for the past six months, and now it was just the final step.
The next ti Xu Xiuhe t Xu Guimin was in the office of Xu Group.
"You don't have to do this. The company is yours. There's no need for you to acquire it bit by bit like this," Xu Guimin sighed.
"It's necessary. Just sign it. After you sign, the money will be transferred to you. From now on, as my wife said, let's each live our own lives. Use this money to take care of yourself in your old age."
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