Chapter 234 - Going Back Home

"Yi-er, be sure to come back here with Xiao Yu. Remember to urge this man no matter what because we all know he only visits his parent's home once in a blue moon. If he's with you, then we can see him once in a while. We're leaving him in your care and watch him carefully. We don't want him to collapse because of his workaholic stubbornness."

Qin Ting reminded Su Ci Yi one morning where when they are set to go home. Time swiftly flies and her one week vacation is over. Although, she's pretty sure that she only did is to cultivate, eat, teach her new recruit disciple and idle all day. It was such a warm and homey feeling once in a while.

She didn't know if she could go back again since this time is only a facade. Now, she would leave this matter to Qin Yu since she's out of this after this event.

And worst, this couple even asked her to supervise and remind him of this mundane trivial things. Su Ci Yi felt irony. And here they ask the wrong person for a request.

Although she was like this on the inside, Su Ci Yi didn't lose her composure and acted like it was nothing. It's not lying but giving the couple a satisfaction in their hearts.

" I'll see to it that he won't be over-exhausted, Mom. " Although they were still not officially in-laws, Qin Ting already regarded her as one. She also told Su Ci Yi not to address her formally and just call her Mom or mother. As per what she said, they'll be a family in the future so she better be used to it now.

So sweet!

Su Ci Yi will miss this couple's indulging and kind gestures to her. The warm breeze and the comfortable ambiance of a true Island home.

Qin Ting smiled. When she smiled, Su Ci Yi felt the neighboring flowers bloom and the sun's ray is especially radiant at this time. This smile is the very role model of every mother who loved their children to the bottom of their hearts.

It's just that the child of this couple seemed to be happy-go-lucky and only took this cozy feeling for granted. 

Qin Yu's grin almost reached his ear while standing side by side with each other. On his left hand, he was carrying Qin Tao while his other hand slid right through Su Ci Yi's back, inconspicuously hugging her waist. They stood together bidding their goodbyes in front of the house.

Qin Fourong is not a talkative person. He only waved his hand to them as to gesture his goodbye, but Su Ci Yi knew that he deeply felt reluctant to send them off. As proof, the doting father even sent a bunch of souvenirs in forms of odd commodities and delicacies of the Islands. It took a whole backpack just allocated for souvenirs and snacks.

Qin Ting didn't let herself be left out and on the race of 'who-gave-a-lot-of-souvenirs', she didn't lose. She gave Su Ci Yi a lot of her trinkets and personal jewelry that she thought would be useful to her. The woman thought that Su Ci Yi is a rare kind of in-laws that didn't have an interest in fascinating her appearance that she didn't wear any kind of jewelry except for a brilliant ring on her finger.

Su Ci Yi weight all the treasure she gave and it seemed the stones were genuine. Of course, what would be her reaction but to be a little timid upon receiving those items but deep inside, a whole volcano had erupted in her core. She couldn't contain her excitement that she needed to bit her lip to hide those emotions. Who knows how much this would pitch in a pawnshop!

"We'll be going mom, dad" Su Ci Yi bade her last farewell, not forgetting to show a bit of hesitation when bidding goodbye.

Qin Fourong nodded. But before he let go, he planted a forehead kiss on his only grandson- Qin Tao. Qin Ting hugged her son for a long time. She only let go when her husband patted her on her shoulder, urging to let him go.

From afar stood the black-tinted BMW of Qin Yu. The sun wasn't still scorching hot and a warm light engulfing the interior of the car. Some passerine birds were hosting at the top of the car; searching for potential food and pickled beans but when it couldn't found anything, they all scramble and flew out. Leaving small tiny claw prints.

Stood beside the tinted car, a tanned teenage girl. Wearing a denim jacket and baggie pants. Her appearance was lousy and a little off, a typical influence as part of the Island. The first thing she needed to do with this girl is to correct her fashion!

"Master!!! Did you finish your farewells? Can I enter the car now?!" Mai can't take her excitement inside and bounce up and down at her place. This is her first time going out of the island and she was very excited. Thinking over the adventures she will make, the new people she will meet, and also the foods and snacks that are very different from the Island, she felt restless and jovial.

Su Ci Yi decided to bring her over, for there will be a lot of things that she needed to teach to her. There was no issue with Mai's parents, anyway. She said she will bring her to assist with her job on the mainland. When hearing this, Aunt Mei tear her eyes and immediately urge Mai to pack up her things and follow her.

Leaving Mudo aside. She told him to strengthen his body, and when she needed him, she will call for his backup. If things would allow, she might want him to follow them on the mainland.

His apprenticeship is still pending; Su Ci Yi didn't still found the motivation to make him her own disciple.

But she didn't turn him down completely. She knew he can be useful at times.

With that, Mudo remained and didn't insist on following her. He will train and become strong. Prove to her that he's worth under her wing.

"Master!!! Come on. Our journey is still afar." Mai shouted and the exclamation of being so excited is evident in her expressions.

"Are you really sure are you okay with bringing her?"

Su Ci Yi asked the man that towered her. She wanted to bring Mai with her, but if the man didn't allow it, she had still a lot of ways to bring her. It's a good thing that Qin Yu didn't really care for extra people in his car.

" If my wife wanted so, why would I reject?"

"Pull your facade out. Your parents are not here anymore."

Su Ci Yi snapped out.

" Oh, but we are still on the Island. What if someone would abruptly pop up on the side and be suspicious? Henceforth, we must be careful at all costs. Usually, the last part is the most blood turning and suspense. Unexpected things might happen when we expect it the least."

Since the man insisted, Su Ci Yi will oblige. Right now, her thoughts were preoccupied with Su Ming. Up until this time, she hadn't still contacted her and the phone number she was using to connect to her was out of coverage. This time, a foreboding doubt appeared in her heart.

She just hopes that it's nothing at all.

Even if her intuition had a strong radar for troublesome things.

At this time, Qin Yu's phone vibrated, and after a few rings he picked it up. From the other end was his shadow intel, responsible for clearing and gathering of data.

"Boss, are you going home now? This is ridiculous, but something strange happened here..."

The tone was melancholy and somewhat agitated.

"Spill it out." Qin Yu's tone was languid with traces of his dominant superiority.

"Boss, the madam had already died and the whole family is out now on her grave. There will be no people who will receive you at the Su villa if you go home now."

Aside from that info, his guard sent photos of the entire family on the mourning memorial. Both in black attire with a black veil on the face. Grieving for the loss of an important person.

Along with the photos sent were the tomb grave with intricate lettering, with bold and highlighted gruesome words of the dead;

Rest In Peace: In loving memory of OUR OWN BELOVED daughter, SU CI YI...