Upon hearing this, Ye Mohan's expression suddenly turned cold. Recalling that night, he couldn't help but feel a chill run through his body.

Upon seeing this, Jian Yixue reached out and grasped Ye Mohan's hand, her voice carrying a uniquely comforting tone.

"It's too painful, let's not recall it."

Dongfang Tinglan, who was standing nearby, quickly chimed in, "Xue'er is right. If this matter is too painful for you, then don't think about it. It's my fault; I shouldn't have brought this up."

She had no other intentions; she simply wanted to know what had happened to her best friend.

However, it lacks consideration for the feelings of the parties involved.

She never expected that even though almost twenty years had passed, Ye Mohan would still be so unable to let go of this matter.

But then again, it makes sense. Shengge was such a kind and beautiful person, the memories she left for the child must have been wonderful. Her departure must have been a devastating blow to Ye Mohan.

How could time possibly diminish it?

Gong Beize stood up and pulled Dongfang Tinglan aside, saying, "Xiaoxue, you stay and keep Mo Han company. Your mother and I will head out now."

Staying here wouldn't be of any help to them, and it would only make things difficult for Jian Yixue and the other person to talk to.

After saying that, Gong Beize pulled Dongfang Tinglan away.

Back in her own room, Dongfang Tinglan was still very worried about the two people in the next room, and looked at Gong Beize with concern.

"I don't know how Mo Han will be. It's all my fault. I shouldn't have asked. Otherwise, none of this would have happened."

Dongfang Tinglan was filled with remorse.

Seeing this, Gong Beize comforted her, "Don't worry, Xue'er is here, everything will be alright."

On the other side, in the bedroom.

Upon hearing the door close, Jian Yixue sat down next to Ye Mohan and held his hands tightly.

Jian Yixue said softly, "Mo Han, don't recall it. Since that memory is so painful, let's bury it deep, okay?"

It's my fault. I didn't know that memory would cause you so much pain. If I had known, I definitely wouldn't have let Mom and Dad mention it.

Seeing Ye Mohan like this, Jian Yixue felt both heartache and guilt. But at this moment, besides holding his hand tightly to let him know she was there, there was nothing else she could do.

Upon hearing this, Ye Mohan took a deep breath, put his arm around Jian Yixue, rested his chin on her shoulder, and shook his head, saying, "It's no one's fault, it's just that I can't let go."

Jian Yixue let Ye Mohan hold her without saying a word, feeling incredibly sorry for him in this state.

This was the first time she had ever seen him like this.

He was always capable of doing anything with ease, and it seemed that nothing could stump him. Even when she was extremely helpless, he would appear like a savior descending from the heavens to rescue her from dire straits.

It also made her forget that he was also an ordinary person with flesh and blood, and she never thought that he would have such a helpless moment and need comfort.

Besides feeling heartbroken, she couldn't find any other words to describe her feelings at that moment.

Jian Yixue held Ye Mohan's hand tightly, trying to transfer power to him.

Ye Mohan leaned on Jian Yixue's shoulder, reminiscing about the past, "I remember, it was a scorching summer night with thunder and lightning. I was practicing calligraphy alone in the study when, for some reason, I was thirsty, so I went downstairs to get some water. Right at the bottom of the stairs, I heard the thing I least wanted to hear in my life."

That day, I had just reached the stairwell when I overheard the conversation between Butler Jin and Grandpa…

"It's terrible, sir! The eldest young master and his wife's flight tonight has been involved in an accident!"

Grandpa Ye, who was sitting on the sofa, immediately stood up in shock and exclaimed, "What!"

Butler Jin said in a slightly tearful voice, "The young master and young mistress were supposed to return on their flight tonight, but the plane, which was scheduled to land at midnight, has still not made a sound. I asked the airline, and they said the plane..."

Seeing that Butler Jin was hesitating, Old Master Ye couldn't help but urge him, "What's wrong with the plane!"

Butler Kim, "The plane has very likely crashed!"

Upon hearing this, Old Master Ye slumped back into his seat, completely stunned.

Upon hearing this news, Ye Mohan, who was at the top of the stairs, immediately dropped the water glass from his hand, and it rolled down the stairs.

The water glass rolled straight down to Old Master Ye's legs.

When Old Master Ye came to his senses, he looked up and saw Ye Mohan, who was also in a daze, walking down the stairs.

He stopped when he reached Old Master Ye, his innocent eyes staring straight at him, and his childish voice rang out.

"Grandpa, are my parents not coming back?"

Upon hearing this, Old Master Ye's breath caught in his throat, and the pain in his heart was like a mountain collapsing, making it hard for him to breathe.

But looking at his grandson, who was only five years old, he forced himself to be strong.

Now, besides him, the Ye family has two young children to take care of, especially Ye Ling'er, who is only a few months old.

Old Master Ye suppressed his heavy heart, managed a slight smile, and pulled Ye Mohan to sit on his lap.

"Mo Han, didn't Grandpa teach you to be strong when things happen?"

Ye Mohan nodded.

Grandpa Ye continued, "Then you stay home and let Grandpa look into the matter, okay? Your parents will be fine."

Ye Mohan shook his head, his face expressionless, and said, "I'm a man, I'll go with Grandpa."

Seeing this, Butler Jin felt very distressed and advised, "Young Master, these are matters for adults. Why don't you stay home and wait for news?"

Ye Mohan exclaimed, "Oh no, I have to go!"

His eyes were incredibly firm.

Although he was only five years old, he had been exceptionally talented since childhood, and he already understood many things that adults could not see through.

He understood perfectly what the housekeeper meant by "something happened".

Seeing this, Butler Jin was about to say something, but Old Master Ye stopped him, saying, "Alright, if he wants to go, let him go. The men of the Ye family must be strong from a young age."

Ye Mohan continued, "Later, I went to the airport with my grandfather. Butler Jin carried me, and I saw many people standing at the entrance of the airport conference room. Whether they were crying or not, the expressions on their faces were all of unbearable pain."

When Butler Jin saw this, he covered my eyes, but I could still hear the painful wails and cries of those people.

Later, Grandpa took us into his office. He inquired about everything. Although I didn't understand much of what he said, I only remember one sentence: "The chances of the plane returning safely are slim."

When I saw my grandfather hear those words, he immediately became dejected and grief-stricken. Even he, who was usually so calm and composed, shed tears.