CH 153

Mo Beichen has been guarding her beside the bed. He frowned as he fixed his stare on her. There was a strange feeling in his heart that frightened him a little.

When Xia Weilan woke up, she found herself lying on the hospital bed attached to a drip. She felt weak and unwell.

She rubbed her forehead and sat up straight. She gazed at the handsome yet slightly exhausted face that leaned forward immediately, “You’re awake!”

Xia Weilan looked at Mo Beichen and looked around her again. Her head was spinning, and she asked in surprise, “What happened to me?”

“You had a high fever and it just subsided.” Mo Beichen observed her face carefully.

“Oh.” Xia Weilan replied faintly.

Just when Mo Beichen thought Xia Weilan was doing okay, she suddenly turned her head to him and frowned. She widened her eyes, “Where’s my grandpa?”

Mo Beichen felt a jab in his heart, “Weilan, the deceased remains dead. The living has to live on, you…”

Xia Weilan let out a long sigh as if all her strength had been drained again. She leaned against the bed and buried herself in her arms in silence.

In her previous life, the fact that the old master passed away due to poisoning has given her a big blow.

In this life, she really thought that she could protect the old master. But she never expected that he was taken away by an accident.

Is this a punishment for her?

A punishment for her stupidity in her previous life?

“Take some medicine and try to calm down.” Mo Beichen handed a pill to her.

“What pill is this?”

“It’s a medication to help you calm down,” Mo Beichen said tenderly.

Xia Weilan kept quiet briefly before taking the medicine. She calmed down very quickly and fell asleep.

By the time she woke up again, it was already evening.

“Here, eat something.” Mo Beichen stayed in the hospital and looked after her.

Xia Weilan was touched. She didn’t want to make Mo Beichen worry, so she ate her food obediently.

“How did grandpa get into a car accident? Have you got someone to check on it?” Xia Weilan looked at him calmly.

“The driver has already confessed to drunk driving.” Mo Beichen said solemnly.

“Hmm.” Xia Weilan kept quiet again.

Mo Beichen’s cell phone rang. It was from Xu Wei.

“President Mo, Old Master Xia is about to be cremated. Has the young madam woke up?” Xu Wei asked.

“Yes, she’s awake. We’ll be there shortly.” Mo Beichen hung up the phone and left the hospital with Xia Weilan.

At the crematorium.

It was located in a deserted area.

Mo Beichen drove the car in silence. Xia Weilan stared at the desolate scenery in the distance and felt her heart growing cold.

She suddenly said, “I understand all of us will die someday. But I never expected it to be so sudden.”

Mo Beichen stretched his hand to hold her cold palm to comfort her.

In the crematorium, Xia Ruolin’s family and 2nd Master Xia were already there.

When they saw Xia Weilan show up, they immediately felt a little displeased.

2nd Master Xia said sarcastically, “Those who don’t know might have thought you that you are not the granddaughter of the Xia family.”

Xia Weilan didn’t say anything as she walked over. She knew that only Xia Mei was truly sad for the death of her father, so she walked to Xia Mei’s side.

Xia Mei sighed when she noticed that Xia Weilan looked a lot more haggard. She said tenderly, “It’s fine as long as you come. Let’s pay your final respect to the Old Master.”

Xia Weilan nodded and walked beside Old Master Xia. The old man had already put on makeup and was dressed very decently, with the majesty that he had when he was still alive.

Xia Weilan said calmly, “Grandpa, I’m here to see you. Don’t worry. I’ll take good care of the company and I won’t let you down.”

Xia Ruolin heard her words. A ridiculous expression flashed across her face.

2nd Master Xia stared at Xia Weilan in dissatisfaction.

“Okay. I guess everyone is done paying their last respect. We should get moving and not miss the auspicious hour.” Xue Zhiqing waved his hand impatiently to the crematorium staff.

The staff placed the Old Master into the cremation furnace respectfully.

Xia Weilan suddenly felt a warmth behind her as Mo Beichen held her in his arms.

After a while, the staff reappeared and asked them, “Who would like to go in and collect the ashes.”

Xia Ruolin immediately hid behind Xia Mei when she heard those words. She appeared reluctant. 2nd Master Xia touted his lips without saying anything.

“I’ll go!” Xia Weilan stepped forward and walked in.

Xia Mei looked at her daughter. At first, she wanted her to go in. But after seeing how she’s trying to avoid it, Xia Mei understands that it’s inevitable that the little girl is frightened by such a thing. She had no choice but to walk in alone.

In the room, Mo Beichen followed Xia Weilan, watching her pick up the shovel and scoop the ashes in silence. Mo Beichen had his hands on her shoulders the whole time.

Xia Mei was doing it alone.

The two women suddenly lifted their heads and locked gazes. They received silent comfort from each other, and then lowered their heads.

“Done.” Xia Weilan put down the shovel and watched Xia Mei carry the ashes in the box and walked out the room with her.

Xia Ruolin was already getting impatient. When she saw them coming out, she immediately urged, “Let’s hurry up and go home.”

That evening.

Xia Weilan and Mo Beichen returned to Fairview Imperial Court. Aunt Tian prepared a table of dishes, but Xia Weilan didn’t eat much.

“In the next few days, the ashes will be placed in the mourning hall for others to worship. It will be buried in the cemetery three days later.” Mo Beichen explained.

“Okay. I understand.” Xia Weilan finished her meal and suddenly said, “I’ll stay at the Xia mansion tonight.”

“It’s getting late now, you can go there tomorrow.” Mo Beichen said with pity.

Xia Weilan shook her head, “I want to stay by Grandpa’s side.”

Mo Beichen had no choice but to follow her request. He said, “Eat well and I’ll send you there later.”

Xia Weilan took a few more bites quietly.

“Have the Old Master ever mentioned how he’s planning to distribute the equity of the company when he’s still alive?” Mo Beichen suddenly asked cautiously. This is a question that he had always wanted to ask.

“Grandpa didn’t leave a will.” Xia Weilan said immediately.

Mo Beichen went silent briefly. He suddenly sighed when he recalled how money-thirsty those people in the Xia Family are. He said bluntly, “Xia Ruolin and 2nd Master Xia will not give up their share of the equity. They might make a move soon.”

“I just want to focus on the memorial service of my grandfather first. As for other things, as long as they don’t force me, I don’t want to do anything about it at this moment.” Xia Weilan said in a low voice.

“Very well. I’ll stay with you at the old mansion. And on top of that, I’ll get An Shan to secretly protect you.”

After Mo Beichen finished his words, the both of them fell into silence.

The air seemed to be heavy, silent and dull.

Xia Residence.

The mourning hall for the Old Master was set in the living room.

When Xia Ruolin passed by and stared at the black-and-white photo of Old Master Xia, she couldn’t help but feel her guilty conscience creeping up on her. She quickly went upstairs.

2nd Master Xia suddenly stopped her, “Wait a minute.”