Chapter 264 Keeping Vigil
Many people are unwilling to believe that Master Wan has passed away.
Even Tao Ran refused to believe it.
He's been thinking all day about why it had to be such a coincidence.
Wait a little longer, it won't be too late to tell Wan Ziyan what he has found!
Why this particular moment?
The information he held in his hand was heavy; he couldn't say it, nor could he remain silent.
Even Tao Shanzhang, a seasoned veteran of the literary world, is struggling with the current choice.
He even wanted to pass the question on to Wan Qiqi so that she could talk to Wan Ziyan about it.
But he ultimately did not do so.
“He won’t listen to me anymore, so it’s up to you!” Tao Ran looked around and saw that the arrangements were almost complete. “I’ll leave these servants at the Wan family’s house; you can call them if you need anything. As for food, I’ve arranged for someone to carry it on their backs in the kitchen. If you get hungry at night, you can ask the kitchen maids to cook for you…”
Wan Qiqi didn't seem to be listening, as she kept nodding.
Tao Ran felt somewhat helpless, but since she had to go home, she had no choice.
Although the Wan family had spare rooms available, he had already promised his wife that he would come to help during the day and go home early in the evening, as he would have many things to do tomorrow and needed to get some rest.
Although Wan Qiqi could help, she was, after all, a woman and not a true relative of Master Wan.
As a neighbor and a close friend of Wan Ziyan, I will naturally be busier than usual.
After giving his instructions, Tao Ran added, "If anything happens tonight, you can have your husband come to the Tao family to find me!"
Wan Qiqi nodded, thinking that nothing serious would happen.
If something truly serious has happened, it's because of a ghost encounter.
However, she doesn't believe in ghosts and gods, and naturally isn't afraid of those vulgar rumors.
Alai brought over tea and rice porridge and stopped beside Wan Qiqi.
After exchanging a few words with Tao Ran, Wan Qiqi turned and entered the mourning hall.
She didn't speak directly to Wan Ziyan, but knelt beside him, took a handful of paper money, and, imitating Wan Ziyan, threw it into the fire pit one by one.
"Uncle Wan, I'm so sorry, I've been coming to see you all this time, but I'm only getting around to it today..." Wan Qiqi's voice trembled slightly as she spoke, "You must have heard my second brother mention me before. I'm Wan Qiqi, my second brother's sister. Don't worry, even though you're gone, I will take good care of my second brother from now on. My home is his home..."
Wan Ziyan turned his head slightly as he listened to Wan Qiqi's words.
His swollen eyes were bloodshot, and his gaze toward Wan Qiqi was somewhat bewildered.
As the older brother, how can there be a saying that a younger sister should take care of her older brother?
Besides, she's already married, so how could her family members and sister go to her husband's house together and treat it as their own?
"Uncle Wan, I'm sorry, I should have come to see you sooner..." Wan Qiqi thought of this, her nose tingled, and tears streamed down her face like a valve being opened, unstoppable.
Ah Lai stood aside, somewhat at a loss.
Didn't we agree that you'd come to Young Master Quan for water and food? Why are you crying all of a sudden?
As Wan Qiqi cried, she gave A Lai a look.
Upon seeing this, Alai immediately realized what was happening and bent down, feigning distress. "Young master, please think of a way. Miss is worried that you won't be able to eat or drink. You are a man, so you can handle it, but Miss is a woman, and she can't bear it!"
Wan Qiqi almost choked on her tears.
They told Ah Lai to cooperate, but not to cooperate like this!
Do I look like someone who would starve themselves?
But the words had already been spoken, and Wan Qiqi had no other choice but to keep up the act, crying and muttering to herself.
She looked even more heartbroken than Wan Ziyan.
Those who don't know might doubt that Wan Qiqi is actually the biological daughter of Master Wan.
Wan Ziyan was stunned for a long time, not knowing what he was thinking, and just stared at Wan Qiqi.
Seeing Wan Qiqi crying so hard she could barely breathe, Ah Lai felt a pang of sadness in his heart.
His nose tingled, and tears streamed down his face uncontrollably.
He was holding rice porridge and tea in his hands, and to avoid letting his tears fall into them, he kept wiping them away.
"Uncle Wan... I regret it so much, I regret not coming to see you sooner... If I had listened to my second brother and come to see you sooner, would you not have passed away so early..."
Wan Qiqi cried, no longer able to tell if she was faking it, and poured out all the words buried in her heart.
After Wan Ziyan finished speaking, his eyes finally trembled slightly.
He slowly raised his hand and placed it on Wan Qiqi's shoulder.
Wan Qiqi felt the pressure on her shoulder, her crying stopped, and she slowly raised her head.
Her eyes were red and swollen like a rabbit's, and she looked at Wan Ziyan with teary eyes, her face full of grievance.
The moment Chen Yongnian, who was watching from the side, saw it, his heart trembled and he almost couldn't control himself and stepped forward.
"Second Brother~" Wan Qiqi's voice was a little hoarse, she kept sobbing, and tears streamed down her face uncontrollably.
"It has nothing to do with you." Wan Ziyan reached out to wipe away Wan Qiqi's tears, but stopped just before his hand touched her cheek. "Be good, go eat something. If you get sick, your husband will be worried about you."
His voice was very gentle, as if he were coaxing a child.
Wan Qiqi sobbed twice, "Today is only the first day. If you collapse, who will take care of Uncle Wan in his final days?"
Wan Ziyan's lips moved slightly, but she finally relented, "Okay, I'll listen to you."
Ah Lai was overjoyed to see this, and wiped away his tears again, saying, "The porridge is cold, I'll go heat it up."
Wan Ziyan shook his head, placed his hands on the cushion, and slowly got up.
The veins on his forehead bulged, and he stumbled halfway up, almost falling back down.
Fortunately, Chen Yongnian arrived in time and helped the man up.
With his help, Wan Ziyan finally managed to stand up.
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