Chapter 86 - Chapter 86: Chapter Eighty-Six: Pleased (1/2)
Chapter 86: Chapter Eighty-Six: Pleased
Editor: Dragon Boat Translation
Yun Nan turned to look out the window. Shi Nian thought, ‘I guess she’s still upset that her own flesh and blood don’t care about her.‘ He changed the topic and asked her, “Why did you name it ‘4.30 P.M.’?”
Yun Nan exhaled softly before answering, “My mom told me she was most afraid of the winter sun at 4:30 in the afternoon when she was a kid. It was as red as blood and painted all the mountains and forests crimson. It was a nightmarish scene that filled her with terror—a terror which haunted her like a shadow. It wasn’t until she lived in the city with my dad—where the high-rise buildings blocked the horror of the setting sun and the dense crowd gave her a sense of security—that she finally moved past her sense of helpless fear.”
“After my parents passed away, I lived alone for a few years. During the days I starved, not knowing when my next meal was, I developed the same fear of the sunset my mother had. Ironically, however, I also felt a certain closeness to the blood-red setting sun because of this shared connection with my mother,” Yun Nan divulged with lowered eyes.
“Oh. So, is that why you used Xi Jin as your pseudonym? ‘Xi’ for sunset and ‘Jin’ means beautiful.” Just then, Shi Nian finally understood those two words’ significance.
Yun Nan gently nodded and continued, “When I grew older and had a secure lifestyle, I overcame my fear and was able to face the sunset calmly. However, 4:30 p.m. will forever be a special time for me as it represents the emotional journey both my mother and I have experienced in our difficult times. That’s why I chose this name when I wrote this biography for my mother. Fang Xi and Mika thought it was a unique title, so they unanimously agreed. I know wherever she is up there, my mother will understand.”
Shi Nian’s heart ached for her when he heard her talk about her past. Yun Nan always spoke lightly of her hardships. Despite that, she was clearly a very sensitive person, yet she also showed such strength and independence. ‘How many hardships did she go through to become so polished?‘ Shi Nian wondered.
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Miss Ding cheerily shooed the assistants who were busy in the room out. Yun Liu glanced at her while doing her nails and waited until everyone else had left before she inquired, “Did everything go well?”
Miss Ding nodded and reported, “She’s just an inexperienced little girl—quite easy to manipulate. On the other hand, that man wanted to refuse because the money was too little. I had to hint all the money gained from selling Gao Bei would belong to him before he agreed. It’s just as well; no one can tie it to us if someone looked into this.”
“Make sure you clean up after yourself,” Yun Liu said detachedly. “You can’t leave any evidence behind. I can’t protect you if this gets found out.”