binnovel Chapter 19 I am your family
Chapter 19 I am your family
Xie Family of Yuncheng
"You said you found the child? Really?"
The group of people sat together, and when the butler came to report, they could hardly believe their ears.
The old man's face was flushed with emotion. He gripped his cane tightly and stood up shakily. Tears welled in his eyes, and his lips trembled slightly, as if he wanted to say something but was too overwhelmed to express himself.
He leaned forward slightly, as if he wanted to rush out the door immediately to find his granddaughter.
"Where did you find it? Take me there quickly!" Old Master Xie said anxiously.
Upon hearing this, the butler immediately stepped forward to support Old Master Xie and comforted him, "Master, please don't worry. Miss is at Yuncheng First People's Hospital now. The doctor said she's out of danger, and..."
"It's good that she's out of danger!" Old Master Xie interrupted the butler, asking anxiously, "How is she now? Is she injured?"
"Master, Miss only suffered minor injuries and is fine. I heard that Young Master Su Yan saved her, and he has been taking care of her ever since," the butler replied.
"Su Yan?" Old Master Xie frowned and pondered for a moment before suddenly realizing, "Oh, Su Yan from the Su Group? This young man is quite good."
"Yes, sir, Young Master Su Yan not only saved Miss but has also been taking good care of her," the butler chimed in.
"Hmm..." Old Master Xie nodded in satisfaction.
The next morning, Mr. Xie rushed to the hospital.
Xie Lianzhou flew in from abroad overnight, and as soon as he got off the plane, he accompanied the old man to the hospital.
"Grandpa, won't going over there like this scare my little sister? Let me go and ask what's going on first."
Xie Lianzhou is Xie Zhiyi's older brother. Over the years, he has been abroad, but he has also been searching for his sister's whereabouts. Upon learning that his sister had been found, he immediately returned from abroad.
The old man nodded hurriedly, "Lianzhou, all these years I've been searching for your sister, but to no avail. But this time, I really want to see her..."
"Okay, Grandpa, I understand. Let's go see my sister together."
The old man nodded.
Xie Lianzhou helped the old man to a chair next to him. He bent down and gently patted the old man's trembling hand, saying, "Grandpa, please calm down. Don't scare your sister later."
Although he was trying to comfort the old man, he was also very excited inside. It turned out that his poor sister was still alive in this world. Back then, he searched all over Yuncheng, turning the world upside down, to find out that she had been in Lancheng all along.
"Grandpa, hello, I'm Su Yan."
Upon hearing the sound, Xie Lianzhou and the old man both looked over.
In the corridor, a tall, slender man walked slowly toward Xie Lianzhou and the old man with elegant steps.
He wore a snow-white shirt, paired with straight black trousers and polished leather shoes. He looked clean, neat, and elegant. The exquisite gold-rimmed glasses on his nose not only added to his refined air but also made him seem knowledgeable and gentle.
"You're Su Yan?"
The old man looked at the man in front of him and asked, "So, you're the one who saved my granddaughter?"
"Zhiyi... I'll go in and see her." Xie Lianzhou said in a low voice and prepared to push the door open.
"Wait a minute." Su Yan called out to him, "Zhiyi has lost part of her memory and may not remember you. I hope you won't upset her."
Xie Lianzhou looked at Su Yan with a cold gaze, "I don't need you to remind me of this, I know it myself."
Inside the ward, Xie Zhiyi was filled with doubt and fear upon seeing the two strangers who had suddenly appeared.
"Who are you?" Her voice carried a hint of wariness.
Xie Lianzhou stepped forward and grabbed Xie Zhiyi's hand. "Zhiyi, I'm your brother. Don't you remember me?"
Xie Zhiyi stared blankly at the handsome man in front of her. "Brother? I don't know you."
The old man quickly stepped forward, "Zhiyi, it's me, Grandpa. You loved playing with Grandpa when you were little, don't you remember?"
The old man looked at her and thought she looked exactly like Xie Ling when she was young, as if they were cut from the same mold.
Xie Zhiyi tried hard to recall, her head throbbing with pain. "I can't remember anything, my head hurts so much..."
Su Yan strode forward and opened his arms to embrace her tightly. He felt the body in his arms trembling slightly, as if enveloped by endless fear. He whispered in a low, gentle voice, "Don't be afraid, Zhiyi. They are your closest family—your grandfather and brother. They have been searching for you all these years, and now they have finally found you. All these years, you have been wandering far from home, and they have never given up searching for you. Now, you have finally been reunited."
His hand gently stroked her hair, as if conveying a warm and peaceful strength. His gaze was filled with tenderness and pity as he continued to whisper, "It's all over now. You're safe. Now, you're back home, with your loved ones by your side. They will give you love, support, and protection, allowing you to feel the warmth of family again." He patted her back lightly, hoping to offer her more comfort.
The old man sat quietly beside her, his eyes filled with endless tenderness and love. He said softly, "My child, perhaps you really can't accept this fact right away, but it is an undeniable truth—you have the blood of the Xie family flowing in your veins."
She gazed at the old man's expression, a feeling both strange and familiar welling up inside her. Her voice trembled slightly as she replied, "You... are my family?" Her finger slowly pointed to herself, as if trying to confirm if it was all real.
The old man nodded gently, a tear glistening in his eyes. He slowly reached out his rough hand and gently stroked her hair, as if to tell her that all of this was real. His voice carried the vicissitudes of time: "Yes, child, you are our Xie family's long-lost relative."
Her gaze gradually became unfocused, and various questions and confusions flooded her mind. This sudden news left her feeling bewildered, and a complex mix of emotions welled up within her. However, under the old man's warm gaze, she felt an indescribable sense of kindness and care.
After a moment of silence, she took a deep breath, trying to calm herself down. She looked at the old man, her eyes shining with determination: "I need time, and please take your time."
The old man smiled slightly; he knew the girl before him needed time to accept and understand everything. He decided to take a long-term approach, slowly telling her the family's story and history. So he began to recount the Xie family's tale…
Before that, the old man had two daughters and one son: his eldest daughter Xie Ling, his second daughter Xie Wei, and his youngest son Xie Xinghui.
His eldest daughter, Xie Ling, fell in love with a man from an ordinary family named Liu Qi—a man with no status or money. Years ago, she defied his objections and insisted on marrying him. Later, she broke them up, and he also got into trouble. At that time, Xie Ling had already given birth to Zhiyi and Lianzhou. Later, Xie Ling also went with Liu Qi, leaving only the two siblings behind. The brother was taken back by the Xie family, but the sister went missing and her whereabouts were unknown. "The old man lowered his head as he spoke."
I have always felt guilty towards that child; it has lingered in my heart for years, and I think about her constantly. I only hope that before I die, I can find her and let her return to her family and be recognized by her ancestors.
After all, that child carries Lingling's blood, and is also a member of the Xie family!
Upon hearing this, Xie Zhiyi's eyes welled up with tears.
So that's how her parents were...
"Child, I'm so sorry for you and your brother. I've been atoning for my sins all these years. If I can find you, I hope you can forgive your grandfather..."
Xie Zhiyi stared intently at the old man in front of her, her eyes flashing with complex emotions.
She could never forget that it was this man who had ruthlessly separated her parents, forcing them to live apart, and that she and her brother had spent many years of separation because of it, all of which seemed to be inextricably linked to the old man in front of her.
Every time Xie Zhiyi recalls that painful past, endless sorrow and resentment well up in her heart. She had countless times dreamt of reuniting with her parents, of the family living together happily ever after. However, reality was cruel; she not only lost her parents' companionship but also had to face the culprit who had destroyed her family.
However, her grandfather had already realized where the mistake lay.
Besides, he is now in his twilight years, nearly sixty, and very old. How could I possibly harbor resentment towards such a helpless, frail old man?
After all, everyone makes mistakes, especially an elderly and frail person. Forgiving others' mistakes is not only a noble virtue but also a form of wisdom. Perhaps we should treat this old man with tolerance and understanding, letting him feel the warmth and kindness of the world. In doing so, we can also find peace for our own souls.
At this moment, Xie Zhiyi felt as if an invisible force was tearing her apart; she didn't know how to face the old man before her. Anger, resentment, pain… all sorts of emotions intertwined, making it almost impossible for her to breathe. However, she deeply understood that the past could not be changed.
She must learn to let go of hatred, step out of the shadows, and start her life anew.
“Grandpa, I won’t blame you,” she said, looking at the old man.
Su Yan stood quietly beside her, his gaze focused and deep, as if she were the only person in the whole world.
He was tall and upright, dressed in a simple shirt and trousers, yet exuding a unique charm. His eyes revealed a gentle tenderness and concern, like the warm winter sun, comforting but not scorching.
"Zhiyi, I will always be with you from now on."
He spoke slowly and gently, as if afraid to break the tranquil atmosphere around him. His voice was like a gentle breeze caressing the strings of a musical instrument.