A second chance with my billionaire husband-Chapter 1717 - 376: The Mastermind—A Heart Turned to Ashes (Part 26)
Yun Ya took out her phone; it was a voice message from Su Yu.
With trembling fingers, Yun Ya played it.
"In the second drawer of my dresser in my room, there’s a small locked box. The key is in the piggy bank on the table. Inside are my savings from over the years and some jewelry. Take it and donate it to a charity to bring some warmth to the children... It’s the only thing I can still do."
The tone was calm, not at all like a farewell message.
"Yun Ya, I’m tired. The baby will be scared underground by himself. I hear him calling for me, ’Mama’, I have to go accompany him...."
"Goodbye." This world that I once loved, now, I’ve completely lost all passion for you.
Yun Ya held the phone, biting her lower lip tightly.
Su Yu pulled Lau Mei and jumped from the building, from the eleventh floor. The two died instantly.
Even in death, she sought revenge, taking someone with her, and her death didn’t feel like a loss at all.
Yan Nankun witnessed Su Yu jumping down with his own eyes. That last glance she gave him has since become an unending nightmare, haunting him every night.
He knelt on the ground, crying out in pain.
"If you’re in pain, then why don’t you go accompany her?" A ghostly cold voice quietly sounded from behind.
He stood up, step by step moving towards the window, yet the foot he extended out never had the courage to drop.
"You don’t even have the courage to die, so how dare you cry?"
——
When Yin Suhua heard that Su Yu had pulled Lau Mei and committed suicide by jumping from a building, she was taken aback, "Dead?"
Yan Lan’s eyes were red: "How could Sixth Sister-in-law be so shortsighted, leaving us who are still alive, what are we supposed to do now?"
After speaking, she angrily glared at Yin Suhua: "Now you’re happy, aren’t you? Satisfied? Sixth Sister-in-law will never return, I hate you to death now." After speaking, she wiped her tears and ran off.
Yin Suhua clicked her tongue, "I didn’t want her to die either...."
But now she’s dead, what use is there in saying anything?
Su Yu’s suicide caused a big commotion. Yan Nanmo had just taken office when such a big incident occurred at home, inevitably leading to gossip. But if a man walks upright, he doesn’t fear a crooked shadow. Yan Nanmo’s openness left no room for fault-finders. On the contrary, Su Yu’s family came to cause trouble, mainly directed at the third house, driving Yin Suhua crazy. She even dreamed of Su Yu seeking revenge. After a period of peace, she started arranging to find a wife for Yan Nankun. Yan Nankun drowned his sorrows in alcohol every day, living recklessly. Which woman would dare marry him like that? Later, Yin Suhua went on about her grandchildren every day, causing alienation between her and her children. She ended her days in desolation, dying without ever having a grandchild.
This is a tale for another time.
Su Yu’s funeral was held quietly. It rained slightly that day, the sky gray and overcast, pressing heavily on people’s hearts.
Yun Ya held an umbrella, placing a bouquet of lilies before her grave. Looking at the woman on the tombstone with a peaceful smile, she curved her lips: "Sixth Aunt, are you doing well underground?"
She had guessed that Su Yu would take such a path, but she did not stop her.
There was no use; for some people, this was the only release.
Living was the true suffering.
"I’ve donated all your belongings. Your kindness will help many children, and may it bless you and your child with a warm and happy home in the next life."
Yun Ya turned around, step by step leaving the cemetery.
The shadow of Su Yu’s passing continued to loom over the Yan Family, where there was no longer any laughter or joy.
Zhuang Xiyue was upset for many days over it and even fell seriously ill. Yun Ya attended to her at her bedside, handling everything personally, more dutifully than a daughter would.
By the time summer was approaching, Zhuang Xiyue had mostly recovered. Yun Ya supported her to the backyard for a walk.
The backyard was blooming with flowers, vying in beauty and showing off their splendor. With the gentle breeze, yet Zhuang Xiyue could not muster any spirit, "Ah Song has been gone for more than half a month now, right?"
Yun Ya’s lashes lowered slightly: "Mm."
Zhuang Xiyue patted her hand: "It’s been rough on you. I fell ill, causing you to work hard. Look, you’ve lost so much weight."
Yun Ya smiled and said, "Being thinner is just right for weight loss."
Zhuang Xiyue gave her an eye roll: "Look at how skinny you’ve become, what weight do you need to lose?"
"In the future, I’ll make sure you eat well and regain some weight, otherwise Ah Song might accuse me of mistreating you when he comes back."
Not far away in the pavilion, Yi Suchen sat sipping tea, exuding an ethereal grace.
Seeing the two approaching, she smiled and said, "Yueyue, Yun Ya, come over and sit."
"Second Sister-in-law." Zhuang Xiyue led Yun Ya over and sat down. Yi Suchen rinsed cups and set them before the two. In the steaming tea mist, her face was serene and lovely, exuding a sense of time’s gentle warmth, making one feel at ease.
Yun Ya had not had much contact with this second mother-in-law. In her impression, she was a woman rich in life experiences, like a beautiful jade polished to translucence by the blade of time.
"The beginning of summer is soon, the weather grows hotter daily." Yi Suchen casually remarked.
"Indeed, the summer in the Capital City arrives early. It suddenly became so hot." Zhuang Xiyue picked up a tea cup and sipped.
"How is Yueyue’s health? Has the illness gotten better?"
"It’s no big deal, just an ordinary cold and fever."
Yi Suchen glanced at Yun Ya with a smile: "With such a renowned doctor by her side, how could she not recover quickly?"
Yun Ya pursed her lips and smiled slightly.
After sitting for a while, Zhuang Xiyue coughed. Yun Ya said, "The wind here is strong, Aunt Zhuang, let’s head back."
Zhuang Xiyue stood up: "Second Sister-in-law, we’ll be heading back first now."
"Take care, I won’t see you off."
As the two were nearly out of the backyard, Yun Ya glanced back once, seeing Yi Suchen still sitting in the pavilion, serenely sipping tea while admiring the flowers. This scene reminded Yun Ya of a phrase she’d read somewhere before.
Leisurely observe the flowers blooming and withering before the courtyard, admire the clouds stretching across the sky.
Content and carefree, time pleasantly slips away.
"Second Mother-in-law... is indeed quite special."
Zhuang Xiyue sighed: "She’s had a hard life, losing children frequently and miscarrying repeatedly, with a disabled husband. Yet, she took things more in stride than Yuyu. I’ve always admired her greatly."
Upon reflection, among the five sisters-in-law in the Yan Family, she alone lived most happily and freely. The other four... each had their troubles... and now, two are already laid to rest. Thinking of this, Zhuang Xiyue felt even worse, her chest tight with anguish.
"Everyone has their own choices. She simply chose to let herself go." Yun Ya smiled, "Let’s go, the wind is picking up, don’t catch a chill."
"Sister Yun Ya, tonight I have a performance at the National Grand Theatre. Will you come and support me?" Yan Ke called out with a smile as he ran in. 𝑓𝘳𝘦𝑒𝑤𝑒𝘣𝘯ℴ𝘷𝘦𝓁.𝑐𝑜𝑚
Xuanxuan, practicing calligraphy, lifted her head to greet Yan Ke with a "little uncle."
"Good girl." Yan Ke patted her head.
Sitting at the window reading, Yun Ya looked over at the sound of her name: "Performance?"
"Yes, I’m the only one who got a solo opportunity. You wouldn’t believe how many of my classmates are envious and jealous. Sister Yun Ya, come give me a hand; a lot of my classmates are huge fans of yours and really want to meet you." Yan Ke shook Yun Ya’s arm, his playful, wheedling tone sending goosebumps over Yun Ya’s skin.
"Stop." Yun Ya pushed away his approaching head, "I can go, but only if you agree to one thing for me."
Yan Ke raised an eyebrow: "Sister Yun Ya, go ahead and say it."
"Xuanxuan loves music, so teach her more when you’re free."
Yan Ke patted his chest with assurance, "That’s no problem."
"These are tickets, free of charge. Sister Yun Ya, make sure to be on time."
