Chapter 162
After a brief respite, the family joined together for specials at the resort’s on-site restaurant.
Although she knew that the old lady was still angry with her, Yang June politely called out ‘Grandma’, but she still didn’t pay any attention.
Seeing the situation, Shen Belle on the side put her arm around the old lady and said with a smile, “Grandma, look at how many times your sister-in-law has called you guys and you haven’t answered her once, isn’t that a bit that.”
“Which one?” The old woman swept her cold eyes over to her.
Shen Belle immediately hemmed and hawed, “Isn’t that what Grandma taught us, that a family should be harmonious, because harmony is what makes money.”
“Yeah Grandma, since we’re out to have fun, let’s have fun.” Shen Ron chimed in.
The old woman glanced at Yang June, her heart aching beyond forgiveness at the thought of her little great-grandson who had died in vain.
But Shen Ron was right, even if it was a good idea to come out and have fun, she didn’t want to affect the mood of the group by mentioning the kid at this juncture.
When the old lady stopped saying anything and the others stopped talking about it, Shen Belle asked Shen Ron with a smile, “Brother, tell us all about your trip for the next two days.”
The old lady was busy saying, “I don’t need you to arrange my trip, I’ll just see the sea and drink coffee here by myself.”
“Me too, it’s good to see the sea view and listen to the music.” Mrs. Shen said with a smile.
“What’s the point of that.” Shen Belle was speechless.
“You can’t still follow you youngsters on a yacht and go on the water, can you?”
“That’s okay, there’s a seniors club here and I’ve been looking at the programs and they’re quite a lot.” Shen Ron said.
“Well, you guys just play your own.”
“So, brother, what are we playing this afternoon?”
“We can rent a yacht this afternoon and go across to the island for the ocean view, which is said to be much better than this side.” Shen Ron said.
“Yes, I like to ride on a yacht.” Shen Belle turned her head and asked Yang June, who had been silent, “Sister-in-law you can ride on a yacht, right?”
Yang June thought about it and nodded, “I’m a little scared of that boat ride, but it should feel great to go across the island and see the ocean.”
“Then let’s just decide!” Shen Belle said.
After a short lunch break in the afternoon, Shen Ron arranged for the old lady and Mrs. Shen to watch the sea from an open-air cafe on the beach, and called the marina management center to rent a luxury yacht.
The ocean view from the opposite island was indeed much prettier, and Shen Belle laughed that she didn’t want to be a light bulb for the two and ran away alone.NôvelDrama.Org owns © this.
Shen Ron and Yang June strolled along the beach. Yang June ran on the beach like a happy bird, bending down to pick up the shells on the beach when she got tired of running.
Looking at her happy back, Shen Ron suddenly remembered the last time he and Cheng Lydia were watching the sea in An Cheng, when Cheng Lydia was also this happy.
Ever since Yang June woke up, he had deliberately controlled himself not to think of Cheng Lydia, not to harbor any more feelings for her, even if it was guilt or intolerance.
And all these days, he has been trying very hard to forget her, betting all his feelings on Yang June alone.
For some reason, he would think of her at this very moment, of the kiss he had shared with her on the beach, of the promise he had made to her.
“Ron, you’re walking faster.” Yang June waved and called at him from the front, and he snapped back slightly, giving her a small smile as he stepped forward to take her small hand and stroll with her down the golden sand.
“It’s so beautiful here, it feels like I’ve walked into paradise.” Yang June stopped in her tracks and closed her eyes facing the sea and took a deep breath, her heart full of happy emotions.
“Ron, you know what, it’s been my dream since I was a kid to see the ocean with you too.” She said.
Shen Ron smiled and took her by the shoulders, “It’s a simple dream, as simple as going out for a Western dinner with us.”
“It’s simple, but I’m still touched, thank you.” Yang June opened her eyes and turned to gaze at him, “You’ve granted me many wishes already, this is the last one.”
“Fool, how can this be the last one? You’ll have many more wishes.”
“How do you know?”
“Guess so.” Shen Ron smiled, “Like we’ll go on a honeymoon together, have a couple of cute little dolls together, and grow old together …”
Yang June laughed, smiling and shedding tears.
“That’s my wish too.” Shen Ron raised his hand to uncover the tear stains on her face, his voice charmingly gentle.
“I was supposed to be happy today, so don’t make me cry.” Yang June said, biting her lip.
“Okay, don’t cry, it’s my fault.” Shen Ron patted her shoulder and let her go, “Come on, I’ll pick up shells with you.”
The sun is setting and even the best of times have an end.
Shen Ron glanced at the sky and got up from his chair, “Come on, we should get back.”
Yang June nodded and got up to leave the small outdoor cafe with him.
Shen Belle was already on the deck of the yacht waving to the pair as they walked to the dock.
Shen Ron, aware of Yang June’s slow water, embraced her shoulders with his long, slender arms and led her into the soft chairs of the bunker to sit before releasing her.
“How’s that? Having a good time in the two-man world?” Shen Belle grinned as she dove into the barn.
“Where have you been all afternoon? Haven’t seen you around.” Yang June raised the trophy in her hand at her, “Look, I picked up the shells with your brother.”
“You let my brother do something as boring as picking up shells?” Shen Belle ate and laughed.
“Your brother was the one who was willing to do it, and your brother took a lot of beautiful scenery for me to show you.” Yang June swept Shen Ron sweetly and asked while running her hands through her pockets, “Where’s my phone? Why can’t I find it?”
“Ron, did you get my phone for me?” Yang June looked up at Shen Ron, “I think I remember leaving it on the cafe table, what should I do? It’s not lost, is it?”
“I didn’t take it.” Shen Rondao held his palm down on her small hand, “Don’t panic, I’ll go back and look for it for you.”
“Good.” Yang June backhanded him and grabbed his palm, “Go and get back.”
“Hmm.” Shen Ron turned to Shen Belle and said, “Belle, you keep June company for me.”
“I know, sister-in-law is afraid of water.” Shen Belle sat down on the other side of Yang June and wrapped her arms around her with a smile, “I swear, I will protect sister-in-law with my life, don’t worry big brother.”
Shen Ron smiled and turned to walk out of the barn, but his palm was tightly gripped by Yang June, and he twisted his head to stare at Yang June and asked with a smile, “What’s wrong?”
Yang June grabbed his palm and couldn’t let go of it for a long time.
“June, are you scared?” Shen Ron asked with concern.
Yang June shook her head and gazed at him, “I was just wondering if the phone was on the table or the chair.”
“Just go check it out.” Shen Ron said.
“Well, thank you.” Yang June finally let go of his hand and watched his back as he bore out of the barn and walked briskly towards the shore, not taking her eyes back for a long time.
It wasn’t until the ship moved that she drifted off, looking out the window with a startled expression at the water that was pushing back, then turned her head to stare at Shen Belle and asked, “Why is the ship moving, Ron’s not even up here yet.”
“Just let big brother take the passenger ship.” Shen Belle smiled faintly and leaned forward, sizing her up, “Sister-in-law, you’re not afraid, are you?”
Yang June nodded, “I was scared when Ron wasn’t there.”
“If you’re afraid, jump from here.” Shen Belle suddenly pushed open the glass window at her side and gave her a grim smile, “Don’t be afraid, I’ll jump with you, there will be a very realistic fake image of the crew getting rich and throwing us both into the water together, only I’ll be lucky to survive and you’ll die in the sea because you can’t swim.”
“You …” Yang June stared at her with a horrified expression, “Why? You guys joined forces to set me up?”
“No, I don’t know him.” Shen Belle pointed up, “Except when I say he’s robbed the money, he’s robbed the money, and no one can help him.”
“Don’t …” Little by little, Yang June stepped back, her body almost against the window.
“What? Scared?” Shen Belle sneered, “Aren’t you happy? Aren’t you going to be with Shen Ron for the rest of your life? You’re going to die soon, and since you’re going to die a horrible death later, you can tell me if you have any last words and I’ll pass them on to him for you.”
“Please don’t …” Yang June tears like rain, pulling at the corner of her coat, legs bent on the ground, “Belle, I have no grudge with you, why do you do this to me? Please let me go, please …
“No grudge?” Shen Belle slapped Yang June’s face hard and gritted her teeth, “Remember Shen Ron’s 14th birthday? You wore an expensive little dress and everyone complimented you on your beauty. And me, I didn’t have a beautiful dress, I was abused and disliked by The Shen Family. Of course, it’s not your fault, but that old hag Qiao Yujiao’s. But my beloved Shen Ron was snatched away from me by you. I was with him for almost ten years in America, but I couldn’t beat the short month you knew him. He thinks you’re an angel, you’re all he has, but Yang June, I can’t see what about you is worthy of his admiration? And what is better than me?”
“I had secretly vowed in my heart that I would make Qiao Yujiao, who had insulted me and my mother in public, pay for it, and that I would make you, who was seen as an angel by Shen Ron, dissipate your fragrance.” The viciousness on Shen Belle’s face grew deeper and deeper, and her expression grew more and more writhing.
“So you caused a car accident four years ago the day I married Ron to put me in a vegetative state? Poisoned me while I was in a coma and killed Lydia’s baby? Manufactured Lydia’s car accident and killed Ho Gina in order to kill her.” The horror faded from Yang June’s face and she looked at her askance.
Shen Belle was slightly surprised, but quickly laughed again, “So you found out, but what’s the point? You don’t have a chance to escape from here. I’ve ordered the crew to take the yacht out to sea, where even if someone wanted to save you, it would be too late.”
“Since I’m in your thieving boat, do you think I’ll still run away?” Yang June gave her a faint smile, “Don’t forget, I was the one who branched Shen Ron out.”
“What do you mean?” Shen Belle’s face flushed and she glared at her.
“Look at what all this is.” Yang June pointed to a couple of oil drums under the seat of the chair.
Shen Belle bends down to check it out, but Yang June kicks the oil drum under the chair over with her foot before she can, and the gas oil breaks through the oil paper and spills all over the floor.
“What do you want?” Shen Belle panicked and backed toward the door, then used her hand to pull the doorknob.