Chapter 14 Like Leaves Falling Back to the Roots (1/2)

When he was young, Qin Sheng couldn't understand why his grandfather would always bring him to meet strangers. These people were all hidden in the endless Mountain Zhongnan, just like those ancient cultivators who lived in a secluded life and were extremely mysterious.

His grandpa could chat with interesting people he encountered for a whole day. He remembered that there was an old Taoist who lived in a deep place in Mountain Zhongnan. Each time they had to walk for two or three hours to his place. His grandfather always had a happy conversation with the person, and they would stay for two to three days straight when they came there.

Later on, as he grew older, Qin Sheng gradually got used to this kind of life, and even liked it slightly, because these people were really interesting. There were all kinds of people in different walks of life, including ordinary people, office workers, businessmen, officials, and gangsters. They were from diverse social classes, many of which were very formidable.

Qin Sheng loved to listen to their stories and life experiences. There were some things that he couldn't understand before, but the older he was, the more he understood that these things couldn't be bought with money. He also understood more about his grandfather’s intentions, which resulted in him becoming more mature and prudent than others in his age.

When he met Han Guo Ping, Qin Sheng could tell that this person was not simple. He was definitely not an ordinary tourist who was just running around, but rather a helpless man who tried to seclude from the world, calm himself down completely and search for his true self, pretty similar to those secluded people.

During that period, he traveled many places with Han Guo Ping and heard the latter talking about many things. The two of them had many shared topics. In his opinion, Han Guo Ping was a formidable and ruthless person who could bend his knee this time and rise his head later. He had suffered many hardships and was looked down upon, betrayed and deceived by others. But he could accept everything calmly and deal with these issues straightly, thus he finally got the glory and success.

But Qin Sheng never thought that Han Guo Ping would end up like this …

It was only when the door of the study room was pushed open that Qin Sheng came back to his senses.

The one who entered was Han Bing. She was dressed in plain clothes. Her face was pale and she looked exhausted, but her expression was firm. From the moment she received the call, there was not even a single drop of tear.

”Miss!” Chen Bei Ming lowered his head slightly, and said respectfully. Master Han had passed away, so all the burden of Han Family was on this girl who had not grown up yet. He was not sure if she could undertake it.

”Here you are.” Han Bing looked at Qin Sheng and asked calmly. She did not know why, but after the incident, she wanted to see this man that she had only known for a few days the most. Perhaps only by staying by his side would she be able to find the most missing sense of security.

Qin Sheng didn't know what to say. He wanted to comfort her, but he didn't know what to say. He could only nod his head in embarrassment.

Chen Bei Ming said softly, “Qin Sheng, since Master Han has gone, we have many things to take care of. I want you to stay with miss twenty-four to seven, not even an inch away from her. I am afraid that after Master Han passed away, miss might encounter dangerous situations, regardless of whether it is caused by those guys or our people.”

”Don't worry. I promised Uncle Han that I will protect Han Bing and not let anything happen to her!” Qin Sheng said with narrowed eyes. Even if Chen Bei Ming didn't say anything, Qin Sheng knew what he should do.

Chen Bei Ming never doubt people that were approved by Mater Han. He nodded and said, ”Lady, I'll be going first.”

After Chen Bei Ming left, only Qin Sheng and Han Bing stayed in the study room. The two of them were speechless for a moment. She had made dozens of calls without getting response. At that time she was entirely petrified. Now she finally saw Qin Sheng in person.

”Qin Sheng, I have no father anymore.” Han Bing suddenly said with red eyes.

After saying that, Han Bing's toughness in front of outsiders instantly vanished without a trace. Without a warning, she started crying unrestrainedly.

Qin Sheng immediately walked over and hugged Han Bing tightly, “Just cry. It’ll make you feel better!”

Han Bing hated Han Guo Ping, but no matter what, he was still her father. Han Bing knew that he had a hard time for many years, and he had never said it. But Han Bing was not stupid, she could easily tell that as a poor kid in a countryside from the northwest, how much her father had to pay to become such a powerful person in Shanghai.

Han Bing only hated Han Guo Ping's attitude towards his family and his coldness towards her mother.

But no matter what, Han Bing knew that his father loved her the most, more than anyone else. However, the man who loved her just left suddenly.

What’s more, he used the most extreme method to end his life.

Mom was gone, so was dad. They left her. She had to walk in the long path of life alone.

After an unknown period of time, Han Bing finally stopped crying. Qin Sheng's short sleeves had already been drenched completely by her tears.

”I'm sorry. I wet your clothes.” Han Bing said somewhat embarrassedly as she let go of Qin Sheng. This was the first time she cried bitterly while hugging a man. But she did feel much better.

”It’s OK.” Qin Sheng shook his head.

The two of them sat on the sofa and chatted. Qin Sheng thoughtfully stared at the chair, vaguely seeing Han Guo Ping's shadow. Sometimes, death was not scary. What was scary was being alive.

”Qin Sheng, I regret not listening to you. I regret not caring about him. I regret not speaking properly with him. I regret so much…” Only now did Han Bing understand Qin Sheng’s words that she would not have the opportunity to cherish the people or things if she did not do it now.

”Don't blame yourself. I know you love him a lot!” Qin Sheng patted her shoulder.

”I'm so sleepy. I want to sleep! Is this a dream? Is God kidding with me? When I wake up, everything will be over, right?” Han Bing said dumbly.