“Even if I wanted to retire, others would force me back into it… Sigh, my husband and I don’t expect to completely clear our names in this lifetime, we just hope to live in peace. And for our children, we hope they won’t have to live a life on the edge!” Ye Ye held Auntie Xiong’s hand: “Don’t worry, you will both live long and healthy lives, and one day, the Thousand Night Gate will be completely cleansed. The younger siblings will grow up safe and happy!”
“Yes, if my kids could be as smart and capable as Ye Ye and your brothers, I would feel relieved!”
“They will be, aren’t the younger siblings doing well? They are all at boarding schools in Switzerland, and Uncle Xiong often says they have excellent grades, especially Shao Yi, who at just 17, is already a remarkable talent!”
“Yes, Shao Yi is a good child. But… sigh,” Auntie Xiong sighed softly.
“Are you worried about Shao Gang?” Ye Ye knew that Uncle Xiong had an illegitimate son, the eldest, named Xiong Shao Gang. He was born before Uncle Xiong married Auntie Xiong, by a woman who had always followed Uncle Xiong, now 20 years old, yet he could never forgive his father because his mother had died for Uncle Xiong.
“Yes, this child has suffered too. Sigh, it’s a pity he refuses to forgive his father, and he’s always cold to me… He’s stubborn and rebellious…”
“Don’t worry, when there’s a chance, I’ll have my eldest brother talk to him. Shao Gang gets along quite well with my brother; his nature isn’t bad.”
“I really hope Shao Gang comes back for Ah Xiong’s birthday this time. It’s been three years since he’s attended any family celebrations…”
