Chapter 648 Lucky to Have You in This Life
Ye Shenge stood before the house she had once meticulously renovated. After another round of refurbishing, it was virtually indistinguishable from before. She led her two children inside, their true home.
"Welcome home, children."
"Mom, are we never leaving again?"
"That's right, never leaving again."
"Whoopee, hooray! I finally don't have to speak gibberish anymore."
Watching her daughter, who was already nearing fifth grade, unleash her joy, Ye Shenge admitted that her parenting had been a failure.
"Mom, you can just raise little sister like a boy."
"Mm, that's the only way. I guess I'm not destined to raise daughters in this lifetime."
However, Zi Yisheng was taken away the moment they landed, along with Ouyang, Ye Mu'en, and Ye Dad. Although they had no intention of returning to their previous work, an investigation was unavoidable. No one could guarantee that none of them had divulged state secrets.
The investigation period, which was supposed to last ten days, was shortened to three. This was because the people Zi Yisheng had trained now held considerable influence.
"Mr. Zi, this is an appointment letter issued to you after research."
Zi Yisheng took it but didn't open it. He had said he would no longer be involved in political matters, only to be a free businessman. After years of development, even without holding office, no one could challenge him. Not to mention that the industries their four families were investing in back home were the newest and most valuable.
"Thank you, but I am no longer suitable. I will find other ways to serve my country in the future."
Zi Yisheng's refusal shocked many. Some who knew his capabilities genuinely feared his return, while those who had hoped for his comeback couldn't fathom him abandoning such a perfect opportunity to start anew.
The four were escorted out almost simultaneously. They exchanged smiles and eagerly rushed home.
Upon entering, Zi Yisheng saw his wife entertaining guests in the courtyard. He greeted them before heading to the room to wash up and change. Three days had been an ordeal.
Ye Shenge was meeting with Jin Yutian, that unreliable yet highly capable young man who had now matured into a dependable talent capable of handling things independently.
"This is the share I've kept for you all along. It belongs to you, and no one can take it away."
"Aren't you afraid I might never come back?"
"At the time, I thought if you never returned, I would use the profits from your shares to do charity work in your name, hoping your next life would be peaceful, smooth, and free from illness or disaster."
Ye Shenge pushed the documents back. Money had never been important to her, but she was willing to accept this blessing.
"Then consider me as having not returned. All of this will be used for charitable causes."
It was also a way to alleviate some of her karmic debt, as her continued existence was exchanged for another life. Regardless of whether that person deserved to die, they certainly shouldn't have had their life taken by her. But she had been too greedy, too selfish, and she had carried this sin with her.
"Alright, I will ensure every penny here is used for those in need."
"Thank you."
Ye Shenge quickly returned to the room after seeing Jin Yutian off. The three days had made her very worried. Seeing the person already asleep in bed, she gently lay down beside him.
"Stay with me for a while."
Zi Yisheng held her close and continued to sleep. He couldn't sleep soundly without her by his side.
They slept for a long time, waking up almost simultaneously.
"Did you sleep well?"
"Mm. I'm sorry for making you worry at home."
"Is everything alright now?"
"Everything is fine. From now on, I'll accompany you around the country, take pictures, and enjoy delicious food."
Ye Shenge smiled and nodded, suddenly feeling that her children were also quite pitiful, with parents constantly away.
Time flew by. Ye Shenge watched her children grow, entering junior high and high school. She saw their business become a domestic leader and witnessed her several single cousins and younger brothers, like Mo Lin, find their own happiness. Children were born one after another, and the house became increasingly lively.
She had a lifelong partner and close-knit family. Though they couldn't escape the cycle of birth, aging, sickness, and death, such was the tapestry of life.
Slowly, the sun emerged from the horizon. It was another day of them holding each other, waiting for the sunrise.
"I am lucky to have you in this life!"
"I look forward to meeting you in every subsequent life."
The End