Chapter 384

Author: Qin Ruoxu MACHINE TRANSLATION

“… Yes.”

Ji Donghe’s sharp eyes looked out of the French window and soon lost focus. After about ten seconds, he nodded gently. “Yes, we can’t be with him forever… ”

Ji Ming, who was sitting beside Ji Donghe, frowned slightly. He raised his big hand and patted Ji Ming’s slightly sagging shoulder. “Dad, I know the bitterness in your heart. We love you very much, and so does Xiao Shen. None of US blame you. ”

Ji Donghe withdrew his gaze, raised his old hand, and patted Ji Ming’s big hand. He laughed softly twice, and then slowly said,”… Yes, thank you all. Thank Xiao Shen for me too.”

Ever since he woke up and learned that Ji Yunshen had touched the Yun family, he had not seen him for a long time.

Perhaps it was because his body was getting weaker and weaker day by day. He had always been confident and confident, but now he began to doubt his own life.

Others said that he had dominated the military, government, and business world all his life. With a flip of his hand, he could change the clouds and rain. He stood at the top of the pyramid and looked down at the entire world. He was the pioneer of this country, a meritorious general, and had even created the JI family into the number one family in Lin city.

His glory and achievements could completely leave an indelible mark in Lin city and even the history of this country.

Of course, it was not an exaggeration to say that his life was a life that everyone admired and envied. It was a life that no one could replicate.

But even so, his glory and achievements were not as captivating as his romantic affairs.

Over the past few months, the media in Lin City had reported many times about the love story between him and Zhou Lanqing. And in this love story, the person that had to be mentioned was the cloud comb that had been inserted between him and Zhou Lanqing for many years.

People in the world might like to imagine things and people that were very far away from them to be too illusory. For example, when the love stories of the Republic of China were mentioned now, people could not help but add their own illusions and imagination. Over time, it became a myth and a legend.

However, in reality, this relationship was not as romantic and romantic as people imagined. Over the years, he would only look for Yun comb when he was particularly lonely and empty. The two of them stayed in the same room and did nothing. They just sat in silence And then until he left.

This seemed to be the tacit understanding between him and Yun comb, and he did not know if this was love.

Up until now, the only thing he was sure of was that he really loved Zhou Lanqing, and he still loved her deeply.

However, he also really liked Yun comb’s youth and vivacity, as well as her quirkiness. However, if he had to say whether he loved Yun comb or not, he actually could not say it clearly.

He only knew that Yun comb had a stubborn look, and it was exactly the same as when Zhou Lanqing was young. The desire to conquer just so happened to be a man’s innate bad nature. Just like that, he walked on the wrong path and gradually distanced himself from Zhou Lanqing.

Many people had said that Yun comb was younger, more beautiful, and more energetic than Zhou Lanqing. She was Zhou Lanqing’s substitute.

But he knew that he had never thought of Yun comb as Zhou Lanqing.

When Zhou Lanqing was young, she was even more beautiful than Yun comb was now. She also had more heroic spirit. Such a beauty would be unforgettable with just a glance. It was not something that a random woman could replace.

He thought that the reason why he and Yun comb maintained a secret extramarital relationship for so many years was because Yun comb showed that she needed him more than Zhou Lanqing.

Yun Comb had an expression in front of him. She would cry, laugh, and make a scene.

However, Zhou Lanqing was too quiet. She was so quiet that he felt that the reason why she would marry him back then was because she was forced into a corner by the words ‘Tiansha Lonxing’ . That was why she was forced to marry him helplessly.

He had also been looking for Yun comb, looking for the kind of consolation that he could not feel from Zhou Lanqing.

Yes, at this moment, he finally understood that the reason why he was so obsessed with Yun comb was because she showed that she needed his protection.

It was almost his eightieth birthday, but he finally understood that in this life, in the end… … He was too muddled …

Ji Ming tightened his grip on Ji Donghe’s shoulder bone. “Dad, don’t think too much. Right now, the most important thing for us is for you to take care of your body as soon as possible. Xiao Shen and I need you… ”

The fatigue on Ji Donghe’s face became even more intense. Hearing this, he chuckled softly and said with a light breath, “Ji Ming, speaking of which, my apologies to you are much greater than Xiao Shen’s. ”

“perhaps small Shen was born with more of a personality like your mother and I. That’s why he was able to be flexible in both the political, military, and business worlds. But you are different. Your personality is a little weaker. Of course, it’s also possible that your mother and I are too strong, which is why we made you into an indecisive character… “. “… “…”

Ji Ming let out a soft hiss. “Dad, this has nothing to do with you and my mother. If it really is something I like, I will fight for it based on reason. You can treat my weak personality as a way for me to protect myself… ”

Ji Donghe knew that JI ming was comforting him by saying this. He didn’t continue the conversation, but changed the topic “Ji Ming, I still don’t want to admit it, and I don’t dare to admit it. The biggest problem between your mother and I is that we are too strong, and neither of us is willing to bow down easily. ”

“But now I may not have much time left. There are some things that I want to say while I can still say them. ”

Mu Xi sat at the side, and her eyes unconsciously turned red.

Ji Ming’s tall body froze for a moment. There seemed to be a warm liquid spreading in his eyes, and it blurred his vision bit by bit.

“actually, nothing happened between me and Yuncomb. It’s not accurate to say that she was my lover outside of marriage. To be more precise, she was more like my confidante. Although we were many years apart, she could understand me. Of course, I could also understand her. It wasn’t tiring to be with her, and I felt very comfortable

“Ever since the matter between me and her was exposed by the media and magnified countless times in the eyes of the world, there have been dozens of media reports about her having a miscarriage for me or giving birth to my child. However, only I know that those are all fake. It’s just the effect of public opinion

“I didn’t clarify it because that kind of thing will only make things worse. ”

“You just need to remember that I’ve only loved your mother in my entire life… ”

Speaking up to this point, Ji Donghe’s voice was already a little choked up. He paused for a few seconds before continuing, “My high spirits, my aggressiveness, and my unwillingness to lower my head not only harmed myself, but also your mother, harmed you, harmed Xiao Shen… ”

“As for your mother, I can’t apologize while I’m still alive, but for you and Xiao Shen, I sincerely apologize. I’ve let both of you down… ”

Ji Donghe’s voice was hoarse from the vicissitudes of life. It sounded like he was apologizing, but it also sounded like he was saying goodbye. Ji Ming reached out to wipe away the tears in his eyes, and he couldn’t help but frown. After more than ten seconds, he calmly replied, “I’m sorry. ” “Dad, we’re family. No matter what happened in the past, Xiao Shen and I never need your gratitude or apology. We… ”

He paused, took a deep breath, and continued,”… we only hope that you can live a long life and accompany us…”

Ji Donghe tilted his head slightly and looked at Ji Ming beside him. “Ji Ming, you are an indomitable man. Don’t cry so easily. ”

He frowned deeply, and his tone couldn’t help but become very stern. “Also, birth, old age, illness, and death are common in the human world. You have to take it lightly. If you do this, Xiao Shen won’t dare to be weak in front of you even if he wants to. ”

Ji Ming nodded gently. “Yes, I understand. ”

“Yes, it’s good that you understand. I’m tired and want to go back to my room to rest. It’s getting late. You guys should go back as soon as possible. ”

After Ji Donghe got up, Ji Ming quickly reached out to support him. “Dad, I’ll send you upstairs. ”

After Ji Donghe heard that, he waved his hand. “No need. I’m not so useless that I need someone to help me up the stairs. You guys should go quickly. Don’t disturb my rest. ”

Ji Ming couldn’t be at ease at all. Just as he was about to step out and continue to follow, he was pulled back by Mu Xi who was standing up. Then, she shook her head at him, indicating that she didn’t want to follow him anymore.

Even though he had a lot of worries in his heart, he knew Ji Donghe’s temper and character too well. He knew that no matter how much he tried to persuade him, it would be of no use. He could only watch as JI Donghe struggled to move toward the stairway, step by step, as if he was carrying a weight of a thousand pounds.

When Ji Donghe’s figure disappeared from her sight, Mu Xi looked at Ji Ming and said softly, “Ah Ming, don’t be too sad. Just as father said, birth, old age, illness, and death are normal in the human world. Other than accepting it, we don’t have any good ideas. In father’s remaining few days, I will definitely try my best to make him happy, and I will also make Xiao Shen open the knot in his heart for him… “. … ..

Xiao Shen had always had a big misunderstanding of Ji Donghe because of the matter between Zhou Lanqing and Yuncomb. In addition to the matter with Qiao Man, the relationship between grandfather and grandson had once fallen to a freezing point.

Although there was a temporary detente because of the incident with Ji Han’s drug, Ji Yunshen did not care about Ji Donghe’s face and uprooted the Yun family, whose influence spread throughout the entire capital. It was equivalent to giving him a heavy slap in front of everyone.

In the past three months, the only connection between Ji Yunshen and Ji Donghe was Tian Tian.

In order to ease the relationship between the two, Ji Ming and Mu Xi often used Tian Tian as a middle link, so that the two could at least have some contact.

Now that Ji Donghe did not have much time left, they could not continue wasting time like this. They had to make use of JI Donghe’s birthday as soon as possible to break the ice between the two.

This way, they would not have any regrets, Ji Donghe would not have any regrets, and Xiao Shen would not have any regrets either.

…

When Ji Ming and Mu Xi left the JI family’s old residence, it was already 2:15 pm.

After getting into the car, Mu Xi dialed Ji Yunshen’s number.

The voice on his side was very noisy, as if he was in a meeting. “Mom, I’m very busy here. If there’s anything, just make it short… ”

“Are you free tonight? Your Dad and I want to meet you and… Qiao Man. ”

Ji Yunshen frowned and then stood up from the swivel chair. Under everyone’s gaze, he walked towards the door of the meeting room with his long legs.

Secretary Sun saw this and quickly said, “president JI is tired. The meeting will be suspended for ten minutes. Everyone, take a break. ”

After Ji Yunshen left the meeting room, he walked towards the French window at the end of the corridor. After taking a few glances at the landscape outside the window and the bright sunlight, he slowly said, “mom, this matter might not be convenient… ”

After hearing this, Mu Xi did not get angry. She did not even have any unnecessary emotions. Instead, she calmly asked, “is it that you don’t want your father and I to see Qiao man, or do you think that Qiao man doesn’t want to see your father and me? ”

Ji Yunshen’s large hands, which were hanging by his side, went into his trouser pocket and honestly said, “both. ”

“Son, how about this? Mom will go and talk to Qiao man alone. If her emotions are very conflicted, your father and I will definitely not appear in front of her again. But if she doesn’t have any conflicted emotions, or if she can even bear to get along with us for your Sake, then we will have a good discussion about letting her shine. ”

After Mu Xi’s words, Ji Yunshen was stunned for a few seconds before he digested all the meaning in her words. After a few more seconds, he slowly asked, “mom, what did you mean by what you said just now? ”

“I meant it literally. ”

Mu Xi leaned closer to Ji Ming. Ji Ming sensed her approach and instinctively stretched out his long arm to hold her shoulders. She took the opportunity to snuggle in Ji Ming’s arms and said another sentence “Son, you’re so smart. You don’t need your mother to explain to you word by word, right? ”

“There’s no need to explain everything word by word. Can you tell me what exactly happened? ”

Ji Yunshen had always known that Mu Xi and Ji Ming did not like Qiao man very much. It was not only because of her reputation as a wolf, but also because of her fate as a lone star. Although they were military and political families and never believed in superstition, sometimes.. Even if they did not believe in it, they did not want their family to take risks. This was an instinctive reaction.

He did not think about who he had to blame because there were indeed many things that he did not do well. If he had done all of them, there would not have been so many messy misunderstandings and injuries.

In the end, it was because he did not do well enough and did not play a good role as a bridge between his family and his lover.

“Your father and I feel that you are not young anymore, and it is not a good idea to continue being single. If you still like Qiao man very much, and it has to be her, your father and I have decided not to interfere in your marriage and relationships. As long as you like her, we will like her. ”

Although her interference with Ji Ming had never had any effect on Ji Yunshen, if he could get their blessing, that would be for the best.

Ji Yunshen’s large hand, which was stuck in his pocket, clenched into a fist. After a long while, he squeezed out a sentence, “mom, you can go find her, but don’t say too much. I’m afraid that she… will feel uncomfortable. ”

“okay, I got it. I definitely won’t say anything else. I’ll just say what my daughter-in-law likes to hear. Is that okay? ”

“… Yes.”

After cutting off the phone call, Ji Yunshen quickly dialed Qiao man’s number. There was a lot of beeping, but no one picked up until the call was automatically hung up.

His exquisite and beautiful eyebrows furrowed. He dialed again, but the result was the same.

He put away his phone and did not make another call. He was ready to go personally.

Secretary Sun walked out at the right time. He had just walked to Ji Yunshen’s side and reminded him that the meeting had stopped for ten minutes. Before he could say anything, he was interrupted by Ji Yunshen’s deep and deep voice.

“Secretary Sun, you will preside over the next meeting. I have some urgent matters that I need to take care of now. If there’s nothing else, don’t call me. ”

Secretary Sun was stunned for a few seconds before he quickly said, “President Ji, most of the people who came to attend the meeting today are shareholders of Mingyuan. It doesn’t seem right for you to suddenly take a silent stance… ”

Ji Yunshen didn’t finish listening to Secretary Sun’s words before he said in a low voice, “if anyone has any objections, let them come to me personally to raise it. ”

After he finished speaking, he walked with his vigorous long legs towards the direction of the elevator.

Secretary Sun stood where he was and scratched his head awkwardly. He didn’t return to the meeting room until he saw JI yunshen’s figure disappear into the corridor. With the professionalism that he had cultivated over the years, he began to engage in verbal sparring in the meeting room that was filled with ghosts and monsters A war of words between scholars.

…

At 3:10 pm, in a high-end building in the city.

Qiao man had just returned from a psychological counseling session and was already a little exhausted.

These days, in order to take care of Tian Tian, she had squeezed out a lot of time to accompany her. As a result, her work had piled up so much that she often had to bring her work home. As soon as she did it, she would stay up all night.

Last night, she had stayed up all night again. Now that the sun was shining brightly, she could not help but feel a little sleepy as she sat on the rotating chair.

The young lady who worked next door entered the company on the same day as Qiao Man. She had just graduated from university not long ago, so her personality was more outgoing and she was very friendly. When she saw Qiao Man Return, she took advantage of the fact that the supervisor was not paying attention to her and quickly went to Qiao Man’s side She said in a low voice, “sister man man, this is a huge extra, do you want to hear it? ”

Xiao Chen’s mysterious look made Qiao man not have the heart to Break Her Gossiping Passion, so she cooperated and said, “what extra? ”

“Our company was just bought by someone at a high price. I heard that he is a mysterious, invisible rich man with a net worth of more than ten figures… ”

After Qiao man heard Xiao Chen’s words, she did not have any special reaction.

In an era like the current economic downturn, there were many companies that declared bankruptcy every day. It was already very lucky to be able to be bought by someone at a high price.

However, she did not care about these things. She only cared about whether she would lose her job and whether her salary would change. As for the rest, it had nothing to do with her at all.

“And these are not the most important things. The most important thing is that the new boss is a young and talented man. His voice is magnetic and gentle. As long as you listen to him, you will be able to make your ears pregnant… ”

Xiao Chen was still chattering non-stop. In order to take a nap, Qiao man interrupted her in a low voice, “have you met that mysterious, invisible rich man? ”

“Ah, I haven’t met him. ”

“Then how do you know that he’s a young talent? ” Qiao man tilted her head and raised her beautiful eyebrows “Xiao Chen, you’re still young. The young talent you’re talking about is very likely to be an old man over 50 years old, so… don’t fantasize. ”

When Xiao Chen heard Qiao man’s words, he instantly put on a crying expression. “sister man man, your words have shattered all my romantic fantasies. You’re a bad person, a big bad person… ”

Qiao man watched as Xiao Chen gradually moved back to his seat and revealed a very satisfied smile. Without Xiao Chen’s incessant chatter, she could finally take a nap.

Just as she was about to find a comfortable position to take a nap, Xiao Chen, who had already moved back to his seat, slid his swivel chair over.

Qiao man frowned slightly. Before she could say anything, Xiao Chen said softly, “sister man man, you’ve been divorced for so long, haven’t you considered other people… ”

The current Lin city was no longer the era of Qiao man and Lin Yan. Because of the decline of their family, they gradually disappeared from the public’s sight. If it wasn’t for their old acquaintance, it would be very difficult for passersby to recognize them.

Or to be more precise, she and Lin Yan could only be recognized by people who stood next to men like Ji Yunshen or Fu Qingshan, who were enough to shake the entire Lin city. At other times, they were just passersby.

Qiao man was very glad that no one could recognize her now, allowing her to work from 9 to 5 like an ordinary office worker. There were many moments when she had even forgotten about the Qiao man from before.

When she entered the company to fill in her resume, she had written down her true situation. She was single, divorced, and had a child.

Perhaps it was because there were too many men in this society who liked to get married late, or because they could not find a woman they liked, or because there were too many men who chose to get married late, but in the past half a month since she entered the company.. There were already seven or eight colleagues who wanted to set her up on a blind date.

Because of this, when she heard such words, she would be very sensitive. “Stop, stop. If you’re concerned, I’ll be grateful. As for setting me up on a blind date, there’s no need to talk about it… ”

“sister man man, you’re thinking too much. If I had decent goods, why would I introduce them to you? I’ll keep them for myself. ”

Xiao Chen rolled his eyes and raised his eyebrows. “I’m really just asking you. What you really think right now has nothing to do with anything else. I swear. ”

Qiao man clearly let out a sigh of relief. “No, I haven’t thought about other people. ”

“Why? ”

Didn’t a divorce mean that her relationship with her ex-husband had already broken down?

Didn’t women who had broken up with their ex-husband like to find another man to comfort their wounded hearts?

“There’s no reason. It’s just that… I haven’t thought about other people. ”

In fact, she had lied. She had thought about other people as well. Of course, she had also thought about giving it a try with other men. However, as long as she came into contact with them, she could not help but draw an analogy with Ji Yunshen. In the end, everyone became Ji Yunshen’s shadow.

The love she wanted could only be unique. She would never let anyone become her shadow.

Since no one was right except for him, then she would just waste her time.

She would waste her time until she was exhausted and could no longer struggle. Then, she would go back to look for him.

Xiao Chen had only been in a relationship once. It was not long, just a short month. He could not understand what Qiao man was saying at all. He could only give an ‘oh’ as if he understood something. Then, he slid the swivel chair towards his own position.

Qiao Man’s surging sleepiness had been tormented away by Xiao Chen’s words. She tilted her head slightly and looked at the bright sunshine outside the French window.