Magic Doctor CEO Lady's Humble Husband (Fade Chen) -
Chapter 915
After talking to Lily, Fade headed home. Not long after, he received a call from his wife, Quin.
"Honey, have you arrived safely?" Fade said as soon as he answered the phone.
Quin said faintly, "Yes, I am here with Lily. We are on our way back to the hotel."
"Well, Honey, you must be tired after such a long flight. Have a good rest tonight, okay?" Fade said with concern.
Quin softly acknowledged, then said, "I know but I just thought of something earlier. If it's not too troublesome for you, can you make this trip for me?"
"What's the matter?" Fade was a little curious.
Quin said, "So the thing is. After three days, it will be Shinnie's grandad's death anniversary. As a descendant, I should be dropping by for a visit. However, I won't be able to make it. Three days later, you'll have to make a trip on my behalf."
"Hmm, I have time for small matters like this. I'll make the trip when the time comes." Fade immediately nodded and agreed.
Quin said, "Alright, that's all. I'm hanging up."
His wife's attitude was cold and she was not willing to say another word. Fade initially had a few more warm words for her, but he never got to say them in the end.
The next day, the little girl Shinnie called and told Fade the details about her grandfather's grave visit so that arrangements could be made.
Soon, it was the day of the visit. Fade got up early and went to the Sun family.
Almost all the people from the Sun family were present. They changed into plain clothing and stood solemnly in the lobby.
Francesca was very respectful to Fade. Upon seeing Fade's arrival she came and greeted him. "Mr. Chen, you're here. Our Sun family is honored. Please take a seat!" Fade waved his hand and said, "Elder Sun, today I am here on behalf of Quin. I'm here today as a descendant of the Old Master. Please carry on, don't let me interrupt you all." Francesca cupped her hands at Fade and said, "Forgive our neglect, then, Mr. Chen."
Immediately, Francesca made an announcement and they headed out.
The Old Master's graveyard was located on a mountain in the suburbs of Dragonville, so they had to drive there.
Fade and Shinnie went in the same car as they headed to the suburbs.
On the way, Shinnie told Fade some stories about her grandfather.
When Francesca came back from learning martial arts, her status in the family was high. Shinnie's grandfather was married into the Sun family, taking on the Sun family name. Back then, it was a shameful thing to do for a man.
Therefore, Shinnie's grandfather was not regarded highly in the Sun family. Many people had no respect for him.
However, while Shinnie's grandfather was not of high regard in the family, her grandmother, Francesca treated him with great respect. Even as the Old Master was frowned upon in their family, he endured all the gossip and supported Francesca silently.
This was also the reason why Francesca insisted on visiting the Old Master's grave every year even though he had passed on for so many years.
For this Old Master whom he had never met before, Fade only had respect.
An hour later, they arrive at the foot of the mountain.
Getting out of the car, they started hiking up the mountain.
As it was winter, most of the greenery had already withered. Weeds were overgrown everywhere, to the point where it obscured their path. They had no choice but to chop away at the weeds with a pair of shears so they could continue moving forward.
Fortunately, all of the members of Sun family were well trained in the martial arts. Hiking up the mountain was a breeze to them.
After twenty minutes, they arrived in front of a rock that towered three-metres tall at the top of the hill. Navigating around the rock, they came face to face with a small tombstone.
Unlike the luxurious tombstone that Fade had imagined, this was a very ordinary and simple grave. A cracked tablet engraved with messy handwriting stood alone in front of a shallow mound.
However, when Francesca saw the stone tablet, her eyes softened and she started tearing up.
At that instant, a martial master before them became a weathered, elderly woman, her visage ravaged by the years.
Seeing Francesca in this state, Fade couldn't help but sigh.
Shinnie's eyes were also full of tears. She whispered, "This is where my grandfather met my grandmother. His dying wish was to be buried here after his death. He wanted to always be reminded of how they met the very first time."
Fade nodded. He was silent but he understood the Old Master's feelings.
Francesca wiped the tears from the corner of her eyes, and then gently brushed away the dust on the tombstone. Turning around to the younger generation behind her, she said, "Let's begin."
Immediately, the descendants of the Sun family got to work. Working together, they cleared the trash and weeds around the area. They also gently and respectfully wiped the dirt off the tombstone with clean water and a cloth.
As a member of the younger generation, Fade did his part and participated. It was the only way to express his feelings.
After cleaning up the tomb, it was time to pay respects to the Old Master.
Fortune paper money, flowers, and other offerings were all placed on the altar, as the descendants took turns to kneel and pay their respects.
As Fade was not a descendant of the Sun family, he did not kneel. Instead, he bowed deeply and offered a bouquet of flowers to pay his respects.
After everyone paid their respects, they left.
Shinnie gently pulled Fade aside and said, "Brother Chen, let's go over there."
"What's wrong?" Fade asked.
Shinnie pointed at Francesca, who was still standing in front of the grave, and said, "Grandma wants some time alone with grandpa, and we, the younger generation will usually wait aside." "Ahh, that's how it is. Let's move aside then." Fade nodded, and then he left together with Shinnie.
The others also spread out in the surrounding area, forming a circle with the grave in the center. Their formation also acted as a barrier to prevent anyone from interrupting Francesca.
Fade and Shinnie walked to the far side of the mountain and stood on a flat precipice, looking down at the foot of the mountain.
All he saw were lush pine trees between them and the foot of the mountain. Beyond the trees, there was a small village.
Smoke rose from the chimneys of the huts. There were children playing around the scarecrows in the fields.
What a serene and peaceful scene. Unconsciously, it made Fade feel relaxed, and an inexplicable sense of comfort settled in his heart.
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