Chapter 1310 - Two Families Meet (1/2)
Granny was gone.
The world seemed to collapse in on itself. She had never known the love of a father or the sweet affections of a mother growing up. Granny had raised her singlehandedly. She was the lone pillar of support holding up the sky for the past eighteen years of her life. She had never imagined the day would come when Granny would… pass on.
That day had arrived.
The world spun out of focus and darkness claimed her.
“Beibei!” Gong Yi rushed forward and swept her into his arms.
…
Granny was buried. Kneeling in front of her grandmother’s grave, Bai Beibei swallowed her tears. Braided in her hair were small white lilies. She had lost a lot of weight since the death of her grandmother.
Sun Xiaoxiao placed a bouquet of flowers in front of the tombstone. She looked at the frozen smile on her mother’s face and asked, “Beibei, did Granny mention anything about me before she departed?”
Bai Beibei shook her head. “No… We wanted to call you but Granny said not to. She said to let you rest…”
A bitter smile crept onto Sun Xiaoxiao’s face. Even on her deathbed, her mother refused to see her.
Her mother died as soon as she returned. In her heart of hearts, she knew that she was the reason for her mother’s premature death. She had, in all likelihood, angered her to death.
“Mother, why did Granny pass on just like that? Granny was in the pink of health. She was so happy. Granny said… she said she would always be by my side… I don’t understand…” The tears she had been withholding burst forth in a raging torrent. It hurt so, so much.
She really could not understand. How could her beloved grandmother pass so suddenly?
Sun Xiaoxiao’s eyes flashed with panic, and she hastened to explain, “Beibei, Granny died from old age. The doctor who performed her last surgery even said that she did not have much time left. Granny did her best… She tried her hardest to keep her promise to you…”
“That’s right, Beibei. Don’t cry. Your grandmother would not want to see you like this either.” Gong Yi took a step forward and placed his large hand on her frail shoulders for support.
Bai Beibei nodded hesitantly. “Mm.”
Gong Yi helped her up.
“Beibei, Young Master Gong, let Granny rest in peace. We should go back,” Sun Xiaoxiao said.
…
The three of them returned to the capital together. With the old woman’s departure from the mortal coil, their return journey was one of heavy sorrow.
One day, Sun Xiaoxiao invited Gong Yi to the villa for a meal.
Gong Yi accepted her invitation and dined with them at the table.
“Young Master Gong, I have invited you today because I have a few things I would like to discuss with you.”
“Auntie, what is it?” Gong Yi asked politely.
“It’s like this. You’ve been dating Beibei for quite some time now. Isn’t it about time our two families met and acquainted ourselves with each other?”
Bai Beibei’s hand froze in midair, her chopsticks clattering on the table. With whiplash-inducing speeds she looked at her mother in askance, “Mother, what are you talking about? We haven’t been dating long. Why would we need to meet his parents so soon?”
As she spoke, she stole a glance at the man beside her.
Gong Yi just so happened to be looking at her when their eyes met. Panic, shyness, unease and a faint hint of… anticipation lingered in her gaze.
Gong Yi smirked knowingly. “Yes.”
Yes…
He said yes…
Reality slammed back into her like a freight train, causing her heart to skip a beat. Did he actually agree?
Sun Xiaoxiao smiled. She wasn’t surprised at all. “Alright, the two of you should decide on the time and place. I’ll make sure Beibei keeps to the appointment, that’s all.”
“Okay.”