CH 154

At the backyard, Xia Ruolin glared at 2nd Master Xia defensively. She said coldly, “Do you really think that you are able to convince others that it was me who killed grandpa?”

2nd Master Xia smiled treacherously, “Of course, I have no solid evidence. But I happen to know that the driver was arranged by someone who worked closely with Ouyang Mingqi. Of course, all of this has nothing to do with you. However, if Ouyang Mingqi was arrested, I wonder if he would blow your cover.”

A guilty conscience flashed in Xia Ruolin’s eyes, “What on earth are you trying to say?”

“You and I are both sensible people. So I’ll just be straightforward with you. I’m certain that you’re going to forge a will next. We’ve agreed in the beginning that we’ll each have half of the Old Master’s shares in the company.” 2nd Master Xia’s eyes gleamed.

Xia Ruolin knew very well that if she didn’t cooperate with him, her forgery of the will might not be successful. She was left with no choice but to compromise, “Fine.”

“Good. You have to remember that we’re on the same boat.” 2nd Master Xia uttered every word clearly.

Soon after, a sudden sound of rustle at the driveway was heard.

Xia Weilan and Mo Beichen arrived. Xia Ruolin and 2nd Master Xia immediately ended their conversation and went their separate ways.

The next day.

Mo Beichen went to work and Xia Weilan lit up a joss-stick at the mourning hall after having breakfast. She stayed in the mourning hall after that.

Xia Ruolin couldn’t help but sneered when she passed by, “Pretending to be a filial daughter?”

That evening, relatives of the Xia family got news and they rushed to the Xia Residence to pay their last respect to Old Master Xia.

“Mo Beichen is here!” The servant called out the names of the visitors. People in the hall turned their heads, and saw Mo Beichen walking in dressed in black. The cold aura that enveloped his body made the hall fall into silence.

Mo Beichen stepped in and shifted his gaze on the figure who was kneeling in the hall, burning paper notes.

Xia Weilan looked at Mo Beichen calmly. He lit three incense sticks and stood in front of the Old Master’s altar, worshipping him respectfully. After that he stood silently beside her and pulled her into his arms.

Everyone in the hall was watching them, but nobody dared to say anything about it.

Some of them weren’t aware that Mo Beichen and Xia Weilan were already married. They were very surprised.

Xia Ruolin looked at Mo Beichen’s back while twisting her fingers in silence. She had forgotten to pretend that she was sad.

Soon after, another visitor arrived.

From time to time, people came and paid their last respect. Some greeted Xia Mei politely, “Deepest condolence.”

Some consoled Xia Weilan. But nobody knows if they really meant it or not, but they consoled her and hurried away.

“Young Miss, the deceased is now in a better place. Please take care of yourself.” The guest said to Xia Weilan.

“Thank you all for coming. Please make yourself comfortable in the living room behind you.” Xia Weilan, as the eldest young miss of the Xia Family, said generously to everyone.

Xia Ruolin couldn’t help but feel dissatisfied when she saw that everyone recognized Xia Weilan as the eldest young miss.

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That evening, after everyone left, Mo Beichen sent Xia Weilan back to the bedroom to take a rest.

Xia Weilan must have been too tired. She fell asleep as soon as she touched the bed.

Mo Beichen lay beside her, gently taking her into his arms, and let out a sigh.

Xia Weilan was in a daze, as if she’s in a dream. In the dream, she felt someone stamped a kiss on her forehead gently. She also heard a warm voice of a man telling her that he will protect her.

She suddenly felt relieved for no reason, and put herself in the arms of that person with ease.

The day of the burial.

Several people gathered together in the woodland. A priest in a black robe hosted the funeral.

“Now, the relatives shall hold the casket, ready for the burial.” The priest explained.

“Go, Ruolin.” Xue Zhiqing immediately pushed Xia Ruolin.

“Dad, I dare not.” Xia Ruolin said with her eyes flickering with guilty conscience. She did not dare to go near.

“Silly girl. Have you forgotten how much Grandpa loves you? What are you afraid of now?” Xia Mei couldn’t help but scold her.

Xia Ruolin pouted and moved behind Xue Zhiqing.

Xia Weilan, who stood beside Mo Beichen, suddenly took a step forward and took the urn calmly.

She buried Old Master Xia with her own hands under the guidance of the pastor.

At that moment, Xia Weilan made a vow that she would live well and manage the company on behalf of Old Master Xia without ever letting him down.

“At last, it’s done. It’s really annoying to be busy with these things every single day for the past few days!” Xia Ruolin immediately let out a sigh of relief when she got back to the Xia Residence. She sat on the couch comfortably.

“What did you just say?” Xia Weilan walked in from behind her with a cold expression.

At this moment, Xia Mei and Xue Zhiqing were both headed back to the office, leaving only two of them in the old mansion.

“There’s no need for you to put your nose in what I’ve said. Mind your own business!” Xia Ruolin smiled. She used to be afraid of Xia Weilan because the Old Master was there to protect her. Now that the Old Master is gone, she’s in charge of the Xia Family now. There’s no way that she’s afraid of an orphan like Xia Weilan.

“Mind my own business? You better take a good look at your situation. Where are you now? And whose place is this?” Xia Weilan was really fed up with Xia Roulin’s attitude for the past few days.

“Hmpt!” Xia Ruolin stood up from the couch, “I’m not entirely happy to stay in your territory anyway. Let’s see if you can put up your heroine act in the company.”

Xia Ruolin was aware that the ownership of the Old Mansion had long been transferred to Xia Weilan.

“What do you mean by that?” Xia Weilan looked at her in surprise. She looked puzzled.

“Hmph. You will soon know what I am implying. Grandpa doesn’t recognize you as a member of the family. And yet, you still think that you were the eldest young miss of the Xia family!” Xia Ruolin sneered.

“Explain yourself clearly!” Xia Weilan suddenly charged forward and clasped Xia Ruolin’s wrist.

Xia Ruolin shook her hand away and said proudly, “The company will hold a shareholder meeting in a while. Go and see for yourself if you want to know more.”

After Xia Ruolin left, Xia Weilan sat on the couch and she had a bad feeling.

She pondered for a while before she got up and headed to the office.

“Miss Xia!” All the employees in the office looked a little down in spirit. The moment they saw her, they immediately greeted her respectfully.

Xia Weilan felt her heart quivered by the atmosphere in the office.

Most of them are the ones selected and trained by the Old Master. They have personal feelings for the Old Master.

“Young Miss, you need to take good care of yourself.”

“Yes. The company relies on you to lead everyone!”

Several employees said to Xia Weilan.

“Thank you.” Xia Weilan was touched and she walked into the meeting room.

Xia Mei didn’t expect Xia Weilan to show up. She looked surprised. But Xue Zhiqing kept looking at Xia Weilan with an odd playful expression.

Xia Weilan took the chairman’s seat in front of everyone’s eyes.

Xia Ruolin was able to refrain herself and kept quiet.

“I think the intern chairman should now be capable of assuming the role of the chairman. This is the intention of the late Old Master.”

“Yes, the company can’t run without a leader. I also support Miss Xia as the next chairman.”

Several shareholders started to say their opinion. Soon, the meeting room became lively.

“Enough!” Xue Zhiqing suddenly said in a deep voice, “The reason I called everyone here is to announce something. Ruolin, 2nd Master Xia, Weilan, listen carefully. The old master had left behind a will.”