Chapter 643 became a heavy secret in Qi Yue's heart.
Qi Yue hugged her and gently stroked her back with his large hand.
Upon seeing him, Shen Anning's pent-up grief instantly poured out.
Qi Yue held her tightly, but for a moment he couldn't utter a single word of comfort.
This was something he hadn't anticipated.
You Jingqiao can go abroad and sever ties with Shen Anning.
But it is precisely this kind of ending that is unacceptable for her to leave Shen Anning's life.
This plane crash became a heavy secret in Qi Yue's heart.
...
The Shen family quickly received news of Shen Anning's return to Beicheng.
Fu Nian'an originally wanted to pick up Shen Anning in person, but Qi Yue said he was almost at the airport, so Fu Nian'an gave up.
However, the Shen family had already learned of You Jingqiao's death in a plane crash through the news, and they were all deeply saddened. At the same time, they were also worried about Shen Anning.
They all knew that Shen Anning and You Jingqiao had a very good relationship. During high school, You Jingqiao often went home with Shen Anning.
When You Jingqiao and Shen Anning are together in private, they dare to make any jokes. However, she is a bit socially awkward in front of elders and outsiders. But she will take the initiative to greet people. In the eyes of the elders, she is also a well-behaved and sensible girl.
Especially after learning about You Jingqiao's family situation, Shen Qingshu felt even more sorry for You Jingqiao. During the last month of preparation for the college entrance examination, Shen Qingshu even suggested that You Jingqiao come to live at home. Knowing that You Jingqiao's stepfather's family mistreated her, Shen Qingshu was afraid that You Jingqiao's nutrition would not be up to par and affect her performance in the college entrance examination. Every day, Shen Anning asked the family chef to prepare nutritious meals for Shen Anning and You Jingqiao.
A few days before leaving for Beijing, You Jingqiao used the money she had saved from her part-time job to buy some pork and fruit and personally delivered them to the Shen family to express her gratitude.
The pork and fruit were insignificant to the Shen family, but for You Jingqiao, it was a considerable expense. The gift was small but the sentiment was deep, and Shen Qingshu was moved by You Jingqiao's sincerity.
But no one expected that it would be the last time You Jingqiao went to the Shen family.
Qi Yue took Shen Anning directly back to the Lijiang Villa.
Shen Anning, Fu Siyan, and Fu Nian'an were already waiting at home.
Upon entering the house and seeing her family, Shen Anning's tears, which she had just managed to stop, flowed again.
"Mom, Qiaoqiao is gone..."
Shen Qingshu hugged her daughter, gently stroking her head, her eyes also a little red.
"Mom knows, Mom is also very sad. Qiaoqiao is such a good child. She studied so hard in high school and finally got good results, but fate played a cruel trick on her."
Fu Siyan stood to the side and gently patted his daughter's shoulder. "The dead cannot be brought back to life, daughter. Dad is very sorry, but you must be strong."
“Dad…” Shen Anning let go of Shen Anning and turned around to rush into her father’s tall and broad arms.
Fu Nian'an stood aside, watching his younger sister cry so sadly. His thin lips were pursed, and although he did not offer any words of comfort, his eyes were full of unspeakable heartache.
Because it was an air crash, there are still some compensation matters to be addressed.
The funeral arrangements for You Jingqiao were naturally handled by You's mother and You Jingqiao's stepfather.
However, during the negotiation of compensation, You Jingqiao's stepfather even did a live broadcast in order to extort more money.
In the live stream, the stepfather held You Jingqiao's black-and-white portrait and wept bitterly. Anyone who didn't know better would think he was a wonderful father.
But Shen Anning and the Shen family all knew that this stepfather had always treated You Jingqiao very badly, and You's mother had another son after marrying the stepfather.
Therefore, at this moment, perhaps for the sake of her young son, You's mother tacitly approved of her stepfather's actions.
Shen Anning was very disappointed in You's mother, but they were You Jingqiao's family, and she had no right to stop or interfere with their actions.
However, the compensation was ultimately paid out in a legal and compliant manner, so despite the big commotion, the stepfather did not receive the additional compensation he had hoped for.
You Jingqiao's funeral was held four days later.
Despite receiving over a million yuan in compensation, You Jingqiao's stepfather and mother refused to even provide her with a decent funeral.
When Shen Anning learned that her stepfather wouldn't even buy a burial plot for You Jingqiao, she burst into tears and wanted to confront them.
Qi Yue stopped her, comforted her, and said he would handle the matter.
Fu Nian'an also suggested joining.
They all knew how much You Jingqiao meant to Shen Anning. If You Jingqiao's affairs after her death were not properly arranged, Shen Anning would probably never be able to let go of them for the rest of her life.
A feng shui master was hired to find an auspicious burial site, and Qi Yue insisted on paying for it.
Fu Nian'an teased him, "You're already so eager to become our son-in-law even before you've officially become one."
Qi Yue smiled faintly, "Ningning's feelings are the most important."
Fu Nian'an scoffed. Anyway, they weren't short of money for a burial plot, so if Qi Yue wanted to pay, let him.
After purchasing the burial plot, they went to the funeral home where You Jingqiao was holding her funeral.
The funeral is tomorrow, but according to local custom, in cases of accidental death, the body must be kept at the funeral home for three days while professionals perform rituals, commonly known as "summoning the soul."
You Jingqiao died in a plane crash; her body was horribly mutilated and no remains were found.
Therefore, the only option was to place the clothes that You Jingqiao wore during her lifetime inside the coffin.
Actually, You Jingqiao's stepfather wanted to skip the funeral home and the religious ceremony, but her elderly mother said that the spirits of those who died unjustly were the most resentful, so they should follow the customs to avoid affecting her stepfather and You's mother's youngest son.
The stepfather cherished his youngest son and was unwilling to let him take any risks.
So I had no choice but to grit my teeth and spend the money.
...
Upon arriving at the funeral and seeing its scale, Fu Nian'an and Qi Yue frowned deeply.
Thank goodness they came early; otherwise, if Shen Anning had seen them tomorrow, she might have had a huge argument with her stepfather on the spot.
This time, it was Fu Nian'an who stepped forward.
Fu Nian'an rented the largest space in the funeral home, arranged everything, and then prepared to leave.
My stepfather only found out today that You Jingqiao has such a powerful family background.
I was filled with regret and immediately chased after them, saying I wanted to exchange contact information so I could repay them properly in the future.
Looking at her stepfather's greedy face, Fu Nian'an couldn't help but sneer, "Aren't you afraid that if you take too much, You Jingqiao will come to your dreams to collect the debt?"
The stepfather's face stiffened.
"Stop your greedy attitude and don't ever show your face in front of me again."
After finishing speaking, Fu Nian'an turned and left.
As I walked out of the funeral home, the sky was overcast.
Qi Yue leaned against the Rolls-Royce, wearing a black trench coat, the hem of which swayed gently in the cold wind.
He held a cigarette between his fingers, head down, smoking alone.
Fu Nian'an walked over, watched him stand up, and stub out his cigarette.
"Why do you look so worried?" Fu Nian'an stared at him, her gaze scrutinizing him. "What, Ningning is reluctant to part with her best friend, and you are too?"
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