HuMing entrusted the matter with the Xia family to Liang Feng directly. After all, when it came to managing a company, Liang Feng was clearly more qualified.
Liang Feng had no objections. To him, HuMing had saved his life. If he had remained under Lee Tian's control back then, he might still be nothing more than a pawn.
Moreover, he held deep respect and awe for HuMing. Following him felt like embarking on a grand adventure.
He had personally witnessed HuMing rise from having nothing to now becoming the young master of the Gu family.
And all of this—HuMing had earned with his own hands.
That said, Liang Feng’s responsibilities weren’t too heavy. After all, Xia GaoWu would still make some of the decisions. Through this process, Liang Feng could also learn more about how a prominent family like the Xias operated in JingDu.
It was, ultimately, a valuable opportunity.
Thus, the arrangements with the Xia family were settled. As for Xia XiaoXi, Xia Chen had already arranged for a public statement to be released—announcing that Xia XiaoXi would be indefinitely suspended from all activities.
What would happen after that, no one knew.
At the beach, HuMing walked side by side with Ye QiuXue. Lately, Xia XiaoXi’s situation had weighed heavily on both their minds.
“XiaoXi’s mood has stabilized a lot, but… they’re still struggling to accept the truth, right?” Ye QiuXue’s head drooped slightly, her voice filled with quiet empathy. “Someone so full of life, suddenly gone like that… my heart really aches for her.”
“Life is unpredictable. Who could’ve foreseen something ?” HuMing clasped his hands behind his back, eyes fixed ahead. “But with Xia Chen around, I believe the Xia family will hold together.”
They didn’t know where they were going—only that they needed to keep walking.
Suddenly, Ye QiuXue bumped her shoulder into his, a mischievous smile playing at her lips.
“HuMing, I’ve noticed… you seem to be pretty popular with the ladies. You sure have your share of admirers.”
“…Where’s this coming from all of a sudden?”
“No reason, I was just wondering… what if someone confesses to you? I mean, right now, I get it—you’re not in the mindset for romance. But after all this settles down, you’ll have to choose, won’t you?”
HuMing stopped walking and turned to look at her.
He could tell she wanted an answer.
“There’s nothing to choose,” he said, seriously. “I don’t want to give up on anyone.”
Strange as it might’ve sounded, he meant every word.
Given the Gu family’s influence in JingDu, even if people found out, no one would dare say a thing.
He had lived through too many tragic endings. This time, he was determined to create one with his own hands.
No matter what others thought—he would make it happen.
The sea breeze brushed past their cheeks. Ye QiuXue gently tucked her hair behind her ear and looked at him.
She had mentally prepared herself, but HuMing’s reply still caught her off guard.
She thought he might dodge the question, come up with an excuse—but instead, he had said it so openly, so boldly.
“You really want everything, huh? You’re pretty greedy, HuMing.”
“Maybe it’s because I lost too much before, I don’t want to go through that again.”
A face flashed through HuMing’s mind—HuMin.
She had died right in front of him. Back then, he was powerless, watching helplessly as she bled out and died.
That moment was the darkest point of his life.
A pillar he had leaned on for so long had suddenly collapsed. Even after killing the murderer—someone named Francis—HuMing had remained in a long, haunted silence.
Until one day, he found a notebook HuMin had left behind.
[If you want something, go get it. Standing still will only waste time. It’s okay to miss what you’ve lost—but don’t lose heart. Believe in your ability to reach a better ending. That’s right, HuMing, this line is for you. If I die one day, you’d better live well, you hear me?]
She never called it her “final wish”—but HuMing knew.
She just wanted a peaceful life.
She never tried to bind him to that dream. She only wanted him to live on—truly live.
And now, for HuMing, he was finally starting to find his reason for existing in this world.
If she ever found out how he died in his past life, she’d probably laugh at him.
At the same time, he was sure of one thing—HuMin wasn’t someone who’d die so easily. That woman… even he could never see through her.
Ye QiuXue looked into his eyes—and saw nothing but unshakable resolve.
She didn’t know what he’d gone through to become who he was now. The boy who used to be a reckless brat had grown into a man who could stand on his own.
No—he wasn’t even of age yet!
“HuMing, the weather’s getting chilly,” Ye QiuXue murmured, rubbing her arms.
Then, before she realized it, a jacket settled on her shoulders.
HuMing had already taken off his coat. Beneath it, he wore only a white short-sleeved shirt, revealing firm muscles that didn’t quite match someone his age.
“I didn’t think you’d show up in short sleeves tonight. The forecast did say it’d be cooler.”
He glanced over her outfit—short skirt, light makeup, and something else that felt… different.
There was a subtle allure about her tonight that wasn’t usually there.
Ye QiuXue pulled the jacket closer, cheeks flushing pink. She turned her head, avoiding his gaze.
“H-How was I supposed to know? XiaoXi and I bought new clothes and I just wanted to try them on…”
“Oh? So you didn’t wear them just for me?” HuMing raised an eyebrow, a rare teasing smile on his lips.
Ye QiuXue’s ears turned scarlet. She bit her lower lip, her embarrassment bubbling up like a volcano ready to erupt.
“There were plenty of people checking me out on the way here, I’ll have you know. Why else would so many turn around for a second look?”
“Really? I think you’re mistaken. Wasn’t it just me who thought you looked good?”
“You—!” Ye QiuXue stopped mid-sentence.
…Wasn’t that basically a compliment?
Realizing what he’d just said, she couldn’t take it anymore. With a sudden shove, she pushed HuMing away, then bolted ahead, shouting:
“You jerk, HuMing! You’re teasing me!”
HuMing watched her run off, a smile tugging at the corners of his lips.
In that moment, he felt something close to happiness. Maybe now, he finally understood why HuMin had longed for a life .
Because it was just so easy to fall in love with.
Noticing he hadn’t caught up, Ye QiuXue stopped and turned back to look at him.
“What are you standing around for? Hurry up!”
HuMing broke into a jog toward her.
This time, someone was waiting for him at the end of the path.
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