Rekindled Hearts: The Tycoon's Reluctant Love-Chapter 231 - 230 The moment he protected her her heart
Chapter 231 -230: The moment he protected her, her heart trembled violently.
Chapter 231 -230: The moment he protected her, her heart trembled violently.
Old Madam Gu’s head ached.
She waved her hands, “You all go back first, let me think.”
Ever since she had identified Ming Yao as her lifesaver, Old Madam Gu had always treated her as her own granddaughter.
She was not unaware of the wrongdoings Ming Yao committed in Li City.
Nor was she unaware that Ming Yao had found another man outside.
But she had turned a blind eye to it all.
She never criticized Ming Yao for her mistakes and, should she blame anyone, it was only her own grandson.
Lately, just as things had been getting better and they started to behave like a normal couple, the result—
She was not her true lifesaver!
Old Madam Gu had always been proud, domineering, and uncompromising.
Otherwise, she wouldn’t have forced Gu Siting to marry Ming Yao, whom he did not love.
To those who were good to her, she would repay them twofold.
But to those who dared to deceive her, she would never let them off easily!
Old Madam Gu had never been tricked like this before; she returned to her room, coughing several times due to her uneven breathing.
The old servant Wen Qing, who attended Old Madam Gu, hurried forward to comfort her by patting her chest.
“Old Madam, don’t be upset; you could harm your health!”
Old Madam Gu’s ancient eyes sharply peered into the distance, as she forcefully patted the cabinet, “It’s my stubbornness that has harmed Ah Ting. He could have married a woman he liked, one who could have helped his career, but for my own selfish desires, I made him marry a woman with a bad reputation in every aspect, and even had him treat her like a treasure!”
“Old Madam, you couldn’t have predicted such an outcome…”
Old Madam Gu’s expression darkened, “The most despicable is Ming Yao. How dare she pretend to be my lifesaver? How has she had the peace of mind to accept all my kindness to her these years?”
“Old Madam, what now? I see that Fourth Young Master has developed some feelings for Ming Yao.”
Old Madam Gu’s headache grew severe, “Let me think some more.”
Old Madam Gu did not notice that there was a figure outside her room, which flashed by.
…
The next day.
When Ming Yao woke up, she learned that Old Madam Gu and the Fang Family were going to worship their ancestors and clean the graves.
It was her first visit to the Fang Family, so naturally, she would accompany them.
Over ten black limousines stopped at the entrance of the Fang Family ancestral home, a display of formidable elegance and solemn reverence.
The Fang Family had purchased a mountain in the capital, deemed a feng shui treasure, dedicated for the burial of departed Fang ancestors.
There was a dedicated Tomb Guardian on the mountain, with pavilions and houses built.
When there was a large-scale ancestral worship and grave-cleaning event, the Fang Family would rest on the mountain overnight.
Ming Yao, dressed in a black coat, sat quietly beside Gu Siting.
Whether it was her illusion or not, when Old Madam Gu saw her that morning, her expression seemed colder, different from her usual warmth.
It must be her imagination, right?
Old Madam Gu had always been kind to Ming Yao, regardless of whether it was her reborn self or the original person before rebirth. Old Madam Gu always protected and liked her.
Gu Siting noticed Ming Yao frowning as if in deep thought and took her hand in his large one, “What’s on your mind, hmm?”
“It’s my first time participating in such a grand family ancestral worship event; I’m afraid of making a mistake.”
“Don’t worry, just stay by my side.”
Ming Yao’s red lips curled into a smile, “Alright, today Mrs. Gu will be Fourth Master Gu’s little shadow!”
No sooner had she spoken than a knock came on the car window.
Old Madam Gu had gotten out of the car at some point and stood by their side.
Looking at the smiling Ming Yao, she frowned, “Worshipping the ancestors and cleaning the graves is a solemn matter, do not forget the proper etiquette.” She paused, then turned to Ming Yao, “Come with me in my car!”
“Grandmother, what’s improper about Ming Xiaoyao and I sitting together?”
Old Madam Gu’s expression grew more stern, “Your jesting just now was inappropriate. To prevent any potential mishaps where Ming Yao does something rude and brings shame to the Gu Family, it’s better she stays by my side, where I can remind her at any moment.”
Ming Yao pulled her hand out of Gu Siting’s large palm, “Grandma is also doing it for my good. I can learn a lot by her side. Hubby, it’s just one day. We can be together tonight; don’t miss me too much.”
Gu Siting nodded, “Grandma is getting old, you should also help take care of her.”
Ming Yao made an OK gesture.
…
An hour later, they arrived at the Fang Family Cemetery.
The cemetery was like a small town, solemn and dignified.
Old Master Fang’s health was poor, and he had to be carried up the hill.
Ming Yao supported Old Madam Gu and knelt on the ground as the monks, dressed in cassocks, sat on the ground and began chanting sutras.
The fire basin burned with joss paper, flames leaping high.
The scene was grand and solemn.
When the ancestral ritual was almost completed, as per the tradition of past years, Old Madam Gu would personally wipe her parents’ tombstones.
Ming Yao helped Old Madam Gu to the front of the tombstone.
Old Madam Gu wiped the front and then the back, when suddenly—
Her body trembled unstably, nearly falling, but Ming Yao, with quick reflexes, caught her.
“Grandma, what’s wrong?”
Old Madam Gu shook off Ming Yao’s hand and looked behind the tombstone with a startled expression, “What is this?”
The Fang family’s butler immediately stepped forward and took out a dead crane from behind the tombstone.
In Country C, the crane is viewed as an auspicious and rare creature.
Its sudden death here seemed like a bad omen!
Old Madam Gu was frightened and, coincidentally, it was also lunchtime, so everyone went to a house on the hill to rest for a while.
Ming Yao led Old Madam Gu to one of the rooms.
Intending to check her pulse, suddenly, within the quiet air, a hissing sound emerged.
The sound was coming from under the bed, and Ming Yao glanced down.
With that look, goosebumps covered her entire body.
From under the bed, suddenly slithered out long, thin snakes.
Ming Yao nearly cursed aloud.
She was most afraid of these cold-blooded creatures.
Old Madam Gu, who had just sat down, also saw the snakes crawling out from under the bed, and her face instantly turned pale.
“This, this…”
Ming Yao, ignoring her own fear, supported Old Madam Gu and led her outside.
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But there were too many snakes in the room, moving at incredible speed, and even the ceiling was riddled with them.
Suddenly, a snake on the ceiling lunged at them.
Ming Yao instinctively shielded Old Madam Gu behind her.
Just when she thought the snake was going to bite her, a tall figure suddenly appeared before her.
The man stretched out his long arm and brought both her and Old Madam Gu into his embrace.
The snake landed on the back of his left hand.
He quickly flung the snake away and shielded Ming Yao and Old Madam Gu as they left the room.
Ming Yao turned back and looked at the man protecting her.
His jaw was clenched, his eyes deep, wholly dedicated to protecting her, handsome, sharp, and very charming!
At that moment, Ming Yao’s heart fluttered intensely.
She gently tugged at the hem of his shirt and followed him as they ran outside.
His large frame, his scent, his embrace, inexplicably gave her a sense of security.
