Xia Wei Liang blinked slyly, "I knew it!"
Then she quickly leaned in to listen attentively, "Come, come, please tell me, what unspeakable secret is there?"
"Heh, you... you really resemble someone."
"Oh?" This was the second time someone had told Xia Wei Liang she looked like someone else.
The first time was Grandpa Gu, and it was because of this face that Grandpa Gu, bless his old soul, had generously gifted Xiao Lan to her.
And now, again because of this face, she had unexpectedly gained a grandfather.
She was truly quite curious, "Who is it?"
Sixth Master narrowed his eyes, his gaze suddenly becoming distant, as if lost in a beautiful memory. The corners of his mouth curved upwards, and after a long pause, he said, "When I was young, I was in love with a girl..."
He looked back at Xia Wei Liang and smiled, "You are very much like her, both in how you speak and in your personality, you are like her."
"Then she... must have been very beautiful, right?"
"Haha, yes, very beautiful."
"I knew it!"
This made sense. Otherwise, she wouldn't have understood why such a wealthy elder would inexplicably recognize her as his granddaughter, making her feel quite guilty and uncertain.
"Then you two... parted ways later?"
Sixth Master nodded, then sighed, "My family disagreed, forcing us apart. I told her to trust me, that I would definitely persuade my family. But she had a stubborn streak. My mother brought the daughter-in-law candidate she favored to her home and severely humiliated her. After that, she decisively broke up with me and poured all her energy into pursuing her dreams."
"Beautiful!"
After saying it, Xia Wei Liang realized her slip of the tongue and quickly apologized to Sixth Master, "I didn't mean it's beautiful that she abandoned you. I meant that a girl with such character is simply too cool! No wonder you can't forget her!"
Sixth Master smiled, unbothered by it, "You're right, she always knew what she wanted, which is also one of the reasons I admired her."
"Then she now..."
Sixth Master fell silent for a moment, saying, "After that, she had the most glorious decade of her life, and then bid farewell to this world in a way that commanded universal attention."
Xia Wei Liang was taken aback. She hadn't expected that Sixth Master's beloved girl was no longer alive.
She looked at Sixth Master, wanting to comfort him but not knowing what to say. Finally, she said with emotion, "I think... she was actually very happy and very content."
Sixth Master froze and looked up at her.
"She must have pursued her dreams and had a man who loved her always. Regardless of the length of her life, a single word, 'worth it,' would suffice. Therefore, she must have been smiling when she left."
Sixth Master lowered his gaze and murmured, "Worth it..."
Then, he chuckled, "Yes, you're right. She once said that if she could choose, she wanted to stand on the highest stage and depart at her most beautiful moment. She truly achieved it all. For those who lost her, she remains frozen in the most beautiful of times."
Sixth Master understood these principles well. But hearing them spoken by a girl who looked so much like her made them particularly clear and profound.
His regard for Xia Wei Liang became increasingly affectionate and sincere, "Actually, I've always had a regret. She didn't leave any descendants. If she had, perhaps my regret for her would have been somewhat mended. But unexpectedly, heaven brought me to you, girl."
Xia Wei Liang quickly waved her hands, "Grandpa, please don't say that! I haven't done anything. I can't just pick up such a great bargain just because I look like the person you cherish most! I don't believe in reaping without sowing!"
Sixth Master looked at her and asked with amusement, "Are you perhaps unaware of your grandfather's capabilities? Let me put it this way: if you like the entertainment industry, I can make the entire industry serve you alone. You can be as big a star as you want! Even if you swagger through the industry in the future, no one will dare to stop you."
"No, no, no! I'm just this big. I really can't handle such a large circle! If you truly care for me, then just give me some encouragement and support. I prefer to take things slow and walk steadily! That way, I won't be afraid of falling, and no matter where I fall, I can get back up!"
Xia Wei Liang, having lived one life, had learned only one lesson: don't aspire to gain without effort. Even a gift is a reward for corresponding effort!
Only then did Sixth Master truly observe this young girl, saying with interest, "Do you know what you just refused?"
"Of course, I know! It's the doting indulgence of a grandfather who loves his granddaughter!" As she spoke, she earnestly lectured, "I'm telling you, Grandpa, it's not good to spoil children like this. They'll become spoiled!"
"Haha..." Sixth Master laughed heartily, nodding repeatedly, "Yes! My granddaughter is right! Grandpa will listen to you from now on!"