Chapter 1 feels like a wall is cracking

This sound is much louder than what I heard earlier from next door, as if the wall has been torn apart by someone

On June 9, while Cheng Yun and Cheng Yan's parents were out purchasing window cushions, they were involved in a car accident. The perpetrator was a large truck, whose driver was fatigued and failed to stop in the rain, resulting in the immediate death of four individuals. Although Cheng Yun's parents were not the primary targets, they were struck with great force, and their bodies were nearly crushed.

Their lives were exchanged for less than 3 million

At this moment, Cheng Yan raised her head again and asked with a cold attitude, "Your hotel should be about ready to open, right?"

In the afternoon, he placed the items that had been scattered back in their proper positions, then took a taxi back, and finally managed to catch a short nap

The next morning, upon waking up, he had to begin dealing with the matters of the party at fault and the insurance compensation

Cheng Yun's parents have always purchased personal accident insurance, and the total compensation for both amounts to over 1 million.

Drenched, Cheng Yun apologized to the taxi driver before getting out and walking towards the van, where she greeted the two individuals.

15th

Since Cheng Yan is still a minor and is currently attending school, both of the family's two properties have been left to her, one valued at nearly 3 million and the other at around 1 million. The nearly 3 million invested in the hotel and the approximately 1 million in savings held by Cheng Yun's parents in the bank will be inherited by Cheng Yun. At the same time, he will also serve as Cheng Yan's guardian, responsible for providing all tuition and living expenses during her university years

A van is parked in front of the hotel, with the back seat removed and filled with goods. In the driver's seat and the passenger seat sit two young men, who are waiting idly, smoking and exhaling clouds of smoke.

In their home near the university town, Cheng Yun and Cheng Yan silently had dinner, with no one speaking, and the atmosphere was somewhat somber

There was nothing much to investigate at the scene; the traffic management department quickly issued a road traffic accident report, determining that the other party was fully responsible. The total compensation, including death compensation, funeral expenses, the support fee for Cheng Yan, and compensation for mental distress, along with various miscellaneous expenses, amounted to less than 1.5 million.

Anju Hotel

Although this building is somewhat old, it has just been renovated, so it shouldn't have mice so soon, right

This car accident is undoubtedly the fault of that bastard; in Cheng Yun's eyes, he is nothing short of a murderer. But is it necessary for these two children to become additional victims of this tragedy?

Hmm. Cheng Yun turned around and left while holding the umbrella

Truck drivers often do not skimp on insurance, and with their life savings, they can afford this amount. Moreover, the family of the party at fault even sold their house and voluntarily proposed to increase the compensation, hoping to obtain a letter of understanding from Cheng Yun and Cheng Yan. This bargaining chip increased from 100,000 to 200,000, with the sole hope of increasing the chances of a reduced sentence for that scoundrel in court

Soon, the taxi stopped in front of a three-story building next to Yizhou University, and through the car window, a brand new hotel sign could be faintly seen hanging from the building

The helplessness of life lies in the fact that you must continue regardless, unless you are weak enough to choose to end it. Therefore, Cheng Yun chose to take over the unfinished hotel, continue with the renovations, and, in accordance with the wishes of Cheng Jianye and An Lan, open before the college entrance examination scores are released, taking advantage of the many high school graduates who will visit Yizhou University with their parents to explore their future school, aiming to make a profit first.

Cheng Yan lowered her head to eat while discreetly reaching out to take the money, ignoring Cheng Yun.

Cheng Yun was somewhat at a loss for words, unsure of how to continue the conversation

The division of the inheritance was also quite calm. Cheng Yun's maternal grandparents passed away early, but there was still a grandfather. However, the old man waved his hand, indicating that he did not want anything, leaving all the property to the siblings, allowing them to discuss among themselves.

Cheng Yun's mother is named An Lan, and the hotel is named after her surname. His father is Cheng Jianye, with 'ye' meaning to live and work in peace and contentment.

Cheng Yan wore a cold expression, and Cheng Yun did not agree either

Cheng Yun immediately frowned

On June 8, seventeen-year-old Cheng Yan completed the college entrance examination, which was good news for the entire family

Cheng Yan lifted her eyelids and glanced at him, giving a nonchalant "hm" before lowering her head to continue eating.

Then I will take my leave, you wash the dishes after you finish your meal. Use a little less dish soap. Cheng Yun said this as he stood up and walked out. He did not receive any response from Cheng Yan even after closing the door behind him.

The young girl's delicate and cool face showed no trace of emotion, only her eyes were slightly red and swollen as she stared at him, nodded, and then softly uttered a word, her voice somewhat hoarse

Suddenly, he heard a commotion coming from the warehouse at the foot of the stairs

Upon reaching the entrance of the community, Cheng Yun hailed a taxi, shook off the water from his umbrella, and got in. He then rubbed his stiff face vigorously. His eyes were extremely sore and were already bloodshot.

The sound is very faint, like someone tearing paper

The lighting in the warehouse is not as bright as that in the guest rooms; it is somewhat dim. At least Cheng Yun did not discover any abnormalities, nor did he see any mice or similar creatures

Ka ... ...

Did you bring the keys

Cheng Yun took out two hundred yuan from his pocket and handed it over, saying, "This is for the flower basket."

The unexpected accident involving Cheng Yun's parents caused a two-day delay in the delivery of this batch of goods. Both individuals were aware of this matter, and there was no impatience in their tone. They extinguished their cigarettes, offered some words of comfort to Cheng Yun, and even helped him carry all the goods upstairs. After Cheng Yun settled the payment for the goods, the two of them finally went downstairs and drove away in the rain.

The hotel is a recent investment by Cheng Yun's parents. Most of the room renovations have been completed, and the supporting facilities are in place, with only a few scattered decorative items remaining. It can be said that it is ready to open soon. The remaining few rooms have not been renovated; Cheng Yun's parents plan to convert these rooms into dormitory-style accommodations aimed at travelers with limited financial means who need to stay in the vicinity of the university town for exams or business purposes, competing with the daily rental houses around the school.

The hotel is very close to the small north gate of Yizhou University, about a ten-minute walk. At this time, apart from a few rooms that are intended to be used as a youth hostel and have not yet been officially renovated, the other rooms are fully prepared. The storefront located on the first floor is also brand new and well-equipped

As expected

Creak!

The wall has cracked

On the evening of the 16th, he still wrote down the letter of understanding

It is just right; he has also graduated and should seek a path forward

Brought it

"It's almost ready; we will officially open the day after tomorrow," Cheng Yun said. "I will go over again tonight to take care of a few final matters and check everything. If there are any issues, we can resolve them tomorrow."

Cheng Yan is still a minor, yet she rises early. After finishing her morning routine, she follows behind him with a blank expression, feigning strength and maturity

Standing at the stairway entrance, surveying the small coffee table, bed sheets, and a bookshelf that occupied a considerable amount of space, Cheng Yun took a deep breath before finally beginning to move.

Cheng Yun first checked the equipment at the counter, powered on the computer, and opened the backend pages of various group buying and travel platforms to see if the store opening approval had been granted

Inside the warehouse, the bed sheets, duvet covers, and towels are neatly stacked, while boxes of disposable toiletries are arranged on the other side. In such an environment, if a mouse were to enter, it would indeed be difficult to locate it, yet it is imperative to find it.

However, the truth cannot be altered by anyone's will; what has happened cannot be reversed. From the initial disbelief to profound sorrow, Cheng Yun and Cheng Yan gradually came to accept it, and with the assistance of their relatives and their parents' colleagues, they completed the necessary procedures for the traffic accident, including cremation and the funeral.

The streets are bustling with noise, the sound of the rain pattering down, the intermittent honking of horns, the announcements of sales promotions in the shopping malls, and the friction between tires and the ground when vehicles brake, yet none of it stirs a ripple in their hearts

Two individuals walked through the bustling and prosperous street, passed through an alley where only the sound of rain remained, and ultimately arrived at a rather old residential complex, stopping in front of the entrance of a building.

However, at this moment, this terrible news arrived

Cheng Yun walked under the gloomy sky with an umbrella, accompanied by a tall young girl, and the two remained silent.

In fact, being a university professor is a leisurely job. Cheng Yun's parents started with taking private jobs and later openly established a second business, transitioning from the once-popular tutoring classes to the hotel they have just invested in. Over the past decade, their average annual income has approached one million. However, it is evident that no amount of money can compensate for the emotional pain felt by Cheng Yun and Cheng Yan, especially for Cheng Yan, who lost both parents at a young age.

Excessive joy leads to sorrow

He has not closed his eyes for three days, but in the next two days, a considerable amount of goods will continue to arrive, leaving him no time to rest

However, Cheng Yun was somewhat shaken when he saw the woman, who looked as haggard as they did, painstakingly comforting two children who were crying uncontrollably. This car accident had already destroyed two families, and this woman along with the two children she was holding was the third.

June 12, 2017

You should come back early as well. The young girl stood inside the door, watching his back, still with little expression, until he walked far away, before she turned around and entered the building

"You should go back; I will not return for now." Cheng Yun held the umbrella to let her enter the door, but he stopped in his tracks, "There is still a bit of cargo that needs to be delivered to the hotel today; they have already been waiting for two days."

Cheng Yun shook his head, feeling that it was not a good omen, and turned to walk towards the adjacent warehouse

It has been raining for a long time

Cheng Yun put down his chopsticks after finishing his meal and broke the silence by saying, "The college entrance examination results should be released tomorrow, right?"

The wife of the driver responsible for the accident has been pestering the two siblings for three days, while Cheng Yan remains indifferent, hardly stepping outside.

Good

Twelve days have passed since that incident, and the siblings' complexion has improved significantly compared to when they had just finished the funeral, yet the emotional impact they endured has not yet subsided.

He achieved economic independence through self-employment in his freshman year, understanding the value of being cautious and prudent more than others

Thereafter, he went upstairs to inspect each room, including all electrical appliances and the sofa bed cabinet, meticulously and without any carelessness

Well, I will order a flower basket for you to send over at that time

Cheng Yun turned her head and suddenly widened her eyes

With her extraordinary academic achievements, gaining admission to Tsinghua University or Peking University is not a difficult task. At the very least, she could follow in the footsteps of Cheng Yun and be accepted into Yizhou University in Jinguancheng, which is the university where the parents of Cheng Yun and Cheng Yan work.

A small umbrella cannot shelter two people, let alone in a strong wind. In order to shield Cheng Yan from the rain, Cheng Yun got drenched on one side, but in this June weather, it was at most just a bit chilly, not cold at all

Just as he was about to take a closer look, he suddenly heard a sound.

Once they had clarified everything, the court's judgment was nearly delivered, and the compensation began to arrive in succession. As part of the inheritance, the two siblings divided it equally. However, Cheng Yan's portion was kept in custody by Cheng Yun.

Very tricky

With a crack, he opened the door and simultaneously turned on the light

A bolt from the blue