After the Fake Heiress Died, She Was Filled with Regret - Chapter 131.2

Chapter 131.2: (End of the Main Story)

“Mhm…” Xia Shinan replied, still deep in thought.

“Are you upset because of the online buzz?” Tang Yin saw Xia Shinan barely picking up food with her chopsticks, so she simply fed her, like coaxing a child. “I told you not to worry. I’ll handle it.”

“I’m not worried… I was just thinking about whether we should go public,” Xia Shinan looked up, her gaze meeting Tang Yin’s eyes. She clearly saw Tang Yin’s pupils constrict slightly upon hearing the question.

“What’s wrong? Are you unwilling?” Xia Shinan asked.

Tang Yin chuckled. “Why would I be unwilling?”

Xia Shinan’s eyes curved in a smile as she looked at her. “Then let’s go public, okay?”

“I would absolutely love for the whole world to know I’m yours,” Tang Yin leaned in and kissed the corner of her mouth. “Thank you, Wife.”

That evening, Xia Shinan posted on Weibo, telling her fans that her health was fine and only needed rest. She asked her “babies” not to worry and attached a bare-faced photo of herself giving a peace sign.

“Sister, please rest well, we’ll wait for you!”

“Go, Sister, we all love you…”

“Wait, am I the only one curious if this photo was taken by CEO Tang? Doesn’t Sister have anything to say about being married?”

“Second that, I want to know!”

In the comments section of this post, curious netizens left various replies, but no one expected a Weibo user with a Qing Dynasty porcelain vase for an avatar to comment below.

“I took it.”

Following that, Xia Shinan commented on the Qing porcelain vase user’s comment: “Yes, she took it.”

Who exactly is this “she”? Netizens clicked on the avatar and found that it was a newly registered account. The only post on the homepage, which was just made, read: “Xia Shinan’s Tang Tang.”

Tang Tang? Tang Yin? CEO Tang of SN?!

No way, no way!

“It might just be a publicity stunt. What kind of company is SN? Impersonating CEO Tang later might lead to a more severe crime.”

However, within minutes, the official SN Weibo account directly reposted that short text: “The boss is finally online QAQ”

Those who suggested it was a publicity stunt or impersonation were instantly proven wrong.

All of this indicated that Xia Shinan and Tang Yin were genuinely a couple, they were truly together, and they really were married!

“Wait, what did I discover? CEO Tang is also from A University, the same class as Xia Shinan! That old gossip we didn’t finish, could Xia Shinan’s girlfriend five years ago be…”

“Oh my god… could it be!”

“Isn’t SN the abbreviation for Shinan? Holy cow, could it be…”

“Could it be…”

“Ahhh, I ship them!”

The tide of public opinion completely shifted, and the trending topics kept changing.

#XiaShinanCarAccident# #XiaShinanMarried# #ShippedThem!**# #XiaShinanIsSN#

However, neither Xia Shinan and Tang Yin’s Weibo accounts nor the official SN Weibo responded further to the matter, despite requests for more information. While it was somewhat disappointing, considering Xia Shinan had just survived a life-threatening incident and was recuperating, everything was understandable.

Tao Yi was anxious, worried that Xia Shinan’s public announcement would upset the fans, especially since a large number had genuinely shipped Xia Shinan and Shen Zhi as a couple.

But unexpectedly, the general sentiment in the fan groups was one of concern for Xia Shinan’s health, hoping she would rest well and return soon.

Tao Yi found it strange and scrolled through the chat history, realizing everyone’s mindset was remarkably stable.

“Sister has great acting skills and is very professional. Now she has SN backing her, her career will be smooth sailing. Fans should be happier!”

“People like her for her work and her character. If she can maintain a stable career and produce better work, that’s what fans want to see most!”

“That’s true, but what if she stops acting? She’s married rich and won’t be short of money.”

Tao Yi really wanted to reply, Impossible, Xia Shinan isn’t like that!

But someone else had already replied: “Is she short of money now? I can see that Xia Shinan is serious about her work. She loves acting!”

“Exactly…”

Tao Yi turned off her phone. Talking a hundred times is not as good as doing it once. She believed that in the future, Xia Shinan would prove to everyone that she was an excellent and dedicated actress!

At H Country Airport.

Shen Zhi stared blankly at Weibo until her assistant came to tell her it was time to board.

Shen Zhi looked up, thought for a long time, and then said, “Forget it. I’m not going. Let’s return to the company.”

After leaving Xia Shinan’s house the last time, she buried herself in work, paying no attention to the outside world. She only learned about Xia Shinan’s accident through the news and Weibo.

She immediately bought a ticket to Haicheng, wanting to visit Xia Shinan right away, but while waiting at the airport, she saw Xia Shinan and Tang Yin’s public announcement. Somehow, she felt she shouldn’t go anymore.

Xia Shinan was married. Shen Zhi’s name would never be kept in her heart. Why should Shen Zhi go and torment herself further?

Since Xia Shinan was fine, everything would be fine.

“Let’s go back.” Shen Zhi got up and walked toward the airport exit, leaving her confused assistant trailing behind.

Half a month passed quickly. After the doctor confirmed all her indicators were fine, Xia Shinan was finally discharged from the hospital.

Qian Yu, being a bit superstitious, burned a fire pit at the front door and made Xia Shinan step over it, symbolizing a complete departure from all the chaos.

After crossing the fire pit and entering the house, Mu Ziyu set off two celebratory cannons. That night, everyone ate together to celebrate Xia Shinan’s healthy discharge.

Late at night, Xia Shinan and Tang Yin embraced tightly, feeling the rhythm of each other’s heartbeats. Xia Shinan couldn’t help but sigh: “Seeing everyone, seeing you… I realize again how good it is to be alive.”

Tang Yin kissed her forehead. “Yes, it’s wonderful to be alive. It’s wonderful to have you.”

Twice having lost and found her had made Tang Yin too scared. Now, she only wanted to tightly hold Xia Shinan’s hand, never letting go, and keep walking forward together.

X County Cemetery. The fog was misty, and a light drizzle was falling, adding a sense of tranquility to the place. Xia Shinan bought a bouquet of flowers from a nearby flower shop, then walked into the cemetery with Tang Yin and a man.

After walking a short distance, the three stopped. Xia Shinan immediately saw the woman on the tombstone in front of her.

A sweet smile, with a shallow dimple at the corner of her mouth. There were some fallen leaves around the tombstone. The man squatted down and carefully picked them up. “The shop has been busy these two weeks, so I haven’t come by much.”

Xia Shinan pursed her lips and said nothing, looking silently at the old photo, her face showing no discernible emotion.

The man glanced at them, then said, “I’ll wait for you over there.”

Tang Yin nodded. “Thank you.”

After the man walked away, Tang Yin looked at Xia Shinan. “You two look quite alike.”

Xia Shinan’s gaze was still fixed on the old photo. Hearing Tang Yin’s words, she nodded: “We do look alike, but she’s prettier than me.”

With that, she squatted down, placed the flowers in front of the tombstone, and looked at the woman again: “I’ve come to see you, Mom…” She smiled faintly. “You must find it strange that I suddenly call you Mom, right? It’s okay, I’ll visit you often from now on.”

Based on the clues Xia Tong had provided before, they found the man.

The man was Zhou Shujing’s brother. When he saw Xia Shinan, his eyes widened instantly and became teary. His first words were: “Alike, you’re too alike.”

With just that one sentence, Xia Shinan knew she had finally found her.

But she never imagined that the man would ultimately lead them to a cemetery.

“My sister was a fool! She was deceived by a man when she was young, came back to our hometown pregnant, and after giving birth, she said she didn’t want the child and left the hospital. But she regretted it as soon as she walked out and went back to look for the baby… The child was gone!”

“Since then, she searched for the child constantly. She searched during the day and cried at home at night. She didn’t recuperate well after childbirth, got sick, and passed away. Before she died… she was still thinking about the child.”

The man cried tearfully, looking at Xia Shinan: “Child, go see her, let her rest in peace.”

The man’s words still echoed in her mind. Xia Shinan sighed softly, looking at Zhou Shujing. She whispered, “You must have been very young when you left, right? All the photos are so young… Did it hurt when you were sick?”

Xia Shinan paused for a long time, suppressing the emotions welling up. Finally, she couldn’t hold back the redness in her eyes: “Mom, you were looking for me too, after all.”

“I’m sorry, I was too far away from you. I wasn’t by your side when you were sick. I’m sorry…”

“But I’m doing very well now. Actually, my childhood was good, better than most people. I even got into a key university and now I’m an actress. Many people like my work! They all say I’m pretty, but you… are clearly prettier.”

She said so many things, as if to tell Zhou Shujing all the good things that had happened since childhood. “Oh, and I also met someone worth loving for a lifetime.”

Hearing this, Tang Yin also knelt down willingly, sincerely kowtowing. Her tone was gentle and sincere: “Auntie, my name is Tang Yin. I am Shinan’s wife. Please don’t worry. I will protect Shinan and treat her very, very well.”

“I promise you here, I will never, ever let Xia Shinan down.”

The drizzle had stopped at some unknown time. The dark clouds were dispersed by the wind, and the sun finally emerged. Sunlight scattered onto Zhou Shujing’s photo. A gentle breeze carrying the scent of sweet osmanthus blew by. All of this seemed like Zhou Shujing’s silent reply.

The two left the cemetery. Xia Shinan looked at the man waiting for her—the person she should call “Uncle.”

The man looked at them, hesitating to speak.

Tang Yin proactively handed him her business card: “This is my card. If you ever need help with anything, please feel free to ask.”

“No, no, no!” the man waved his hands repeatedly. “I was just saying… I wanted to ask if you’ll come again?” His gaze turned to Xia Shinan. “Even though my sister made mistakes, she… she still thought of you.”

“I’ll come,” Xia Shinan nodded. “I will, Uncle.”

The last two words made the man tear up again. It took him a while to calm down.

“Good, that’s good…” the man wiped his tears. “Are you leaving now?”

“Yes, I have work later. I’ll come back during the New Year.” Xia Shinan finished speaking, looked back at the cemetery, and murmured: Mom, see you during the New Year.

In the car, Tang Yin cautiously looked at Xia Shinan, who met her gaze with a smile. Tang Yin finally relaxed.

“I was worried you’d be sad the whole time.”

Xia Shinan shook her head: “Actually, I’ve been looking for her for a long, long time, and I had also received news of her passing, but I never dared to believe it. Because you came with me, I had the courage to accept all the bad outcomes beforehand.”

“Besides, I found out that she didn’t abandon me after all. She was looking for me, wasn’t she?”

“Mhm…” Tang Yin nodded, still feeling heartache for Xia Shinan. Finally, she reached out her hand: “A hug.”

Xia Shinan immediately embraced her, feeling the warmth Tang Yin gave her. The sadness in her heart was gradually being healed.

“Thank you, Tang Yin.”

“I’m tired of hearing ‘thank you.’ How about something new?” Tang Yin said to lighten the mood.

Xia Shinan thought seriously. “How about a trip together after I finish filming Duan Xiaofei’s drama this time?”

Tang Yin laughed: “Sounds good. Even though you’re a busy person who keeps dangling promises, I’m willing to take the bait.”

“I’m not dangling promises.” Xia Shinan pecked her on the corner of her mouth, but Tang Yin kissed her back, only releasing her after a while.

“I heard there’s a great place in X County for camping and stargazing. Want to go tonight?” Tang Yin asked proactively.

“Ah… but we have to go to Yuncheng tomorrow afternoon. Will there be enough time?”

“Yes, it’s not too far to drive from here to Yuncheng.”

“And will we be able to find a hotel to sleep in after watching the stars?”

“Yes, I’ve already booked one.”

Xia Shinan smiled helplessly at Tang Yin. “So you planned and arranged everything and were just waiting for me to agree?”

Tang Yin also pecked Xia Shinan’s lip. “Please, Wife dearest?”

Those four words were Tang Yin’s recent favorite phrase. Whenever she clung to Xia Shinan, she would call her “Wife dearest.” Xia Shinan, it seemed, was unable to refuse those four words. This time was no exception.

“Alright, alright. Let’s go! Stargazing tonight and watching the sunrise in the morning!”

Tang Yin fastened her seatbelt. “Okay… I’ll listen to my Wife dearest!”

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