Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios
A month later.
In the cemetery.
It was drizzling.
Ye Jie stepped up the steps in a black suit and stopped in front of Ah Zuo’s tombstone.
Putting down the flower in his hand, he stared at Ah Zuo’s photo on the tombstone for a long time before he slowly turned around.
Her hair was already wet from the drizzle and her suit was drenched.
At the same time, a man and woman came up the steps.
‘The moment Ye Jie turned around, he met the woman’s eyes.
The woman trembled slightly.
Ye Jie pursed his thin lips into a serious and cold smile.
Sixteen.
Mr Smith felt his wife’s stiffness and put his arm around her shoulders. He was about to ask her what was wrong when he noticed Ye Jie’s dark eyes.
They were here to pay their respects to Ah Zuo.
Although they had never interacted with Ah Zuo, Mrs Smith felt guilty and blamed herself for Ah Zuo’s death.
‘When Ye Jie rushed out of the fire with Ah Zuo, Ah Zuo had already stopped breathing.
After Ye Jie brought Ah Zuo’s body back to the capital, Mr and Mrs Smith had already received the news.
Mrs Smith did not dare to see Ye Jie and specially chose to come and pay her respects today.
She did not expect to meet Ye Jie.
They stared at each other for a few seconds before Mrs Smith took the flowers and walked to the tombstone.
She put down the flowers and turned to look at the man not far away.
She had already recalled many things. Compared to when he was young, he had grown into a mature and cold man. He had the aura of a king, noble and cold.
Mrs Smith walked up to Ye Jie and said to him hoarsely, “I’m sorry.”
Ye Jie had been injured in the fire. After he returned, he forced himself to hold a funeral for Ah Zuo before he collapsed and was hospitalized.
Ah You told him what had happened some time ago.
Sixteen had been found and she had become Mrs Smith.
Cheng Yan was Sixteen’s younger brother and the master of the Prince’s remaining supporters. In the end, he had died to save Bo Cixue.
“Thave something to say to you.” Mrs Smith mustered her courage and said to Ye Jie.
Ye Jie hummed coldly.
After the three of them left the cemetery, they went to a cafe.
Mr Smith did not know about Mrs Smith’s past. Mrs Smith wanted to talk to Ye Jie alone and Mr Smith did not object.
They had been married for several years and Mr Smith had always respected her.
At first, she was only grateful to him, but over time, she gradually developed other feelings.
‘Mr Smith was considerate and gentle, accompanying her out of the darkness. She was very grateful to have met him in this life.
She planned to tell Smith after she confessed to Ye Jie.
If he could not accept it, she would leave.
Ye Jie and Mrs Smith sat opposite each other and each ordered a cup of black coffee. It was silent for a while.
Mrs Smith looked up at the person she really liked when she was young and broke the silence. “I caused you a lot of harm when I lured you out back then, right?”
“Actually…”
He frowned, clearly not wanting to hear about what happened back then. His noble and cold face was covered with a layer of frost. “The past is the past.”
“However, I have to confess to you.” Mrs Smith held the coffee cup tightly, her eyelashes fluttering slightly. “At that time, they used Xiaoyan’s life to threaten me and I was forced to lure you out. Those assassins were sent by the Prince to humiliate you. In order to not let you be humiliated, I deliberately
wheedled and made them attack me.”
“Llet you see those things and then took the initiative to kiss you, making you vomit with disgust just to act for them and let them see how painful it is for you. Because the more painful you are, the happier they will be. This will reduce the torture for you and relax their watch on you…”
“I’m not saying this to get your forgiveness. I just hope that you can let go of everything in the past and start afresh.”
Mrs Smith glanced out of the window and saw Mr Smith standing outside. A faint smile appeared on her face. “Although I lost my memories before, I’ve always felt depressed. I’ve always pretended to be deaf and mute in front of him and didn’t want to face the outside world.”
“But he never despised me. Whether I was deaf or mute, good or bad, he was with me and helped me walk out of my trauma. I’m going to start a new life. Jie, I hope you can walk out of the trauma from back then and start a new life.”
Ye Jie lowered his head and took a sip of coffee, his expression cold. “I’m over it.”
He looked up at her. “Thank you for telling me the truth.”
Mrs Smith smiled. “If you want to pursue the matter, I’m willing to take responsibility.”
He stood up from his seat, his expression elegant. “You’re not sixteen anymore. You’re Mr Smith’s wife.”
Ye Jie called the waiter over and went out after paying.
She had just reached the door when she saw a familiar red sports car driving over.
Ye Jie stopped unconsciously.
The red sports car stopped in front of Mr Smith.
The car door opened and Bo Cixue got out of the car. She went to the back and carried a little girl out.
“Daddy, Pretty Sister brought me to play a lot of fun things. She’s going to treat us to a meal at her house later!”
The little girl looked like Mrs Smith.
Mr Smith pulled the little girl into his arms and looked at Bo Cixue. “Miss Bo, I’m sorry to trouble you.”
Bo Cixue waved her hand. “It’s no trouble.”
Bo Cixue was wearing a black coat and a red scarf today. Her long hair fell over her shoulders and she was wearing high heels and short boots, making her look beautiful and graceful.
“Where’s Mrs Smith?” Bo Cixue looked toward the entrance of the cafe and was slightly stunned when she saw the tall figure standing there. When she regained her senses, she smiled faintly. “Brother Xiaojie, you’re discharged!”
After settling Ah Zuo’s funeral, Ye Jie was hospitalized in the Royal Hospital for nearly half a month. Many people went to the hospital to visit him every day. Uncle Bo and Auntie Yan had been there several times, but Bo Cixue was not there.
Ye Jie narrowed his dark eyes slightly, his deep gaze on Bo Cixue.
Bo Cixue saw that he was looking at her and after letting Mr Smith know, she walked toward him.
“Brother Xiaojie, is there anything wrong with your body? I’ve been busy with a project recently and heard from my parents that you’re in the hospital. I wanted to take time to visit you, but I was too busy.”
Her eyes were clear, her voice crisp and her expression open. He could not steal any feelings from her expression.
To put it bluntly, her usual gaze that would light up when she saw her had disappeared.
This could not disappear just by pretending. It was revealed from the bottom of her heart that she really did not care about him.
Ye Jie tightened his grip in his pocket and his gaze on Bo Cixue darkened, as if he wanted to see through her.
Bo Cixue tilted her head, confusion in her eyes. “What are you looking at?” She touched her fair and exquisite face. “Is there something dirty on my face?”
Ye Jie stared at her for a long time, wanting to see something from her eyes, but he found nothing. He pursed his lips tightly. “No.”
Bo Cixue hummed and saw Mrs Smith coming out from behind him. She shook her hand at Mrs Smith. “Madam, here.”
Ye Jie saw Bo Cixue’s actions and frowned slightly. “Are you close to her?”
He had heard that she was the one who found Smith.
But did she not mind her existence?
Bo Cixue heard Ye Jie’s words and nodded. “I quite like Mr Smith’s family. I’m going to invite them to my house later.”
Mrs Smith walked out and Bo Cixue said to Ye Jie, “Brother Xiaojie, we’ll leave first.”
Before Ye Jie could say anything, Bo Cixue had already pulled Mrs Smith away.
It was only when they got into the car and disappeared from his sight that Ye Jie slowly walked toward his car.
Bo Cixue’s every move and smile appeared in her mind.
In front of him, she was very natural and did not have any resentment or shyness.
She was too at ease. This kind of ease was more flustered and uncomfortable than coldness.
Ye Jie gripped the steering wheel tightly and looked into the distance through the windshield.
Today’s unexpected meeting made him feel like he had completely lost her!
She did not want to admit that she did not like him anymore!
However, this feeling was clear and obvious in the few minutes he had interacted with her.
At night.
Ye Jie arrived at the clubhouse.
‘Tang Mo, Luo Zhou, and several young men had already arrived. Seeing Ye Jie coming, they all stood up to welcome him.
“We haven’t met for a long time. It feels like a century.” Tang Mo went forward and hugged Ye Jie. “Brother, you’ve finally returned to a normal life.”
Ye Jie smirked. “Tl give you money tonight.”
“Alright, since Boss has spoken, we won’t hold back anymore.”
They played mahjong until nine in the evening. Ye Jie really gave everyone a lot of money.
Ye Jie was not interested in continuing the fight and left first.
‘Tang Mo chased after her. “Why? Are you in a bad mood?”
Ye Jie had always been reserved and calm, not revealing his emotions. Only people who knew him could tell that he was not in a good mood tonight.
“Do you have a cigarette?” All the cigarettes on him had been confiscated by his mother. His mother had even ordered Ah You not to give him any more cigarettes. In order not to worry his family, he had not smoked for some time.
‘Tang Mo naturally did not dare to give him a cigarette. “Do you want to die? The doctor told me not to smoke for the next six months.”
Ye Jie put one hand in his pocket. “Okay, go in and continue playing. I’m leaving.”
“Is it because Sister Cixue is in a bad mood? She didn’t visit you when you were hospitalized, did she?”
Ye Jie paused and turned to look at Tang Mo. “What did Nan Xun say to you?”
“Why would she mention Bo Cixue and you to me? That day, I heard her talking to Sister Cixue on the phone. It seemed like a very outstanding man was pursuing Sister Cixue and Sister Cixue was a little interested in that person.”
