Sh Wu, a clerk at the Probate Office, had been in the workforce for almost seven decades now. Yan Suizhi had left a deep impression on him right off the bat.


    After all, few wrote their wills at the tender age of 27. Even if they did, most would entrust its execution to their family. Thus, those like Yan Suizhi who chose to take it to the Probate Office were far outliers.


    What was more, the amount of assets during his first visit was so substantial for a 27-year-old that it would have been hard for Sh Wunotto notice.


    It had always been a rule that when a person deposited their will with the Probate Office, their apanying family were made to wait downstairs. All intent must bemunicated by the person themselves.


    Sh Wu remembered very clearly that many people had made appointments on the same day. Those who came discreetly without informing their family would be apanied by a secretary, an assistant, suchlike, or minimally a driver.


    Estate nning was actually a very formal and solemn affair. People who came, for whatever reason, were generally in a ceremonial mood.


    But Yan Suizhi wasnt.


    The way Sh Wu remembered it, that day, the young man had pulled up at the open-air parking lots and went upstairs without preamble. He chatted briefly with him, smiling, then, within ten minutes, had his identity and assets verified, signed all the papers, and departed with a bye and a wave of his hand.


    It felt as though the only time he stopped during this process was when waiting for the elevator. Maybe also when he reached out to gently stroke the floral disy by the wall. He smiled at Sh Wu, saying, I used to have one in my study, too. Unfortunately, it didntst long.


    Soon, the silver space hovercar at the open-air parking, like a passing summer breeze through the shade of the woods, disappeared from sight.


    It gave Sh Wu the suspicion that the young man had simply made a pit stop when taking his car out for a spin, incidentally wrote up his will, and tucked it out of mind the next second.


    It made his paternal instincts as an elder re up. He would asionally entertain the thought of sending the young one additional periodical emails to remind him of it now and then.


    To his surprise, the young man hadnt actually forgotten about it. He would return on an annual or biannual basis to make some minor corrections, naming a few more charitable organisations as beneficiaries.


    Later on, Yan Suizhi sought Sh Wus expertise after taking on a few criminal cases that involved estate matters. In time, they became close acquaintances, and Sh Wu was conferred full authority to handle Yan Suizhis estate.


    Now, emotions welled up in Sh Wu to see Yan Suizhi, resurrected, walking into the Probate Office building again. In a sense, these emotions were one of a kind, truly.


    I doubt anyone can get how excited I am right now. Sh Wu weed Yan Suizhi into the identity check room, starting up the machines. He winked. Because after you were met with an ident, I was the one who had to execute the will. Do you know what an indescribable undertaking that was? You just have to look at my face to understand


    He pointed to himself. Yan Suizhi looked, then patted him on the shoulder with a smile. I can see that your facial muscles are a bit stiff. You probably strained it. A hint of holding back mournful tears, but it got squashed down by your tion. If I must put a finger to it, I think Id be justified in calling this an abortedment.


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    Im old enough to be your dad, dont joke with me like that! Sh Wu foamed with rage, but after he was done glowering, the thought of Yan Suizhiing alone those years ago to deposit his will, unapanied by parents and family, came unbidden. He pped his mouth, amending, My apologies, what I mean is Im a whole generation older than you.


    Yan Suizhi smiled. Its okay, theres no need to be so sensitive.


    Although I can tell it was 100% you the moment your mouth opened, we still have to walk through the authentication process lest my integrity be called into question. said Sh Wu.


    Item by item, the identity checks shed by.


    Iris authentication cleared.


    Fingerprint authentication cleared


    The electronic tone kept broadcasting the results, and Sh Wus heart started beating faster from anticipation.


    When it came to the final signature authentication, Yan Suizhi actually gave a start when his pen touched the paper.


    Sh Wu asked in confusion, Whats wrong?


    Yan Suizhi shook his head. Its nothing. I nearly signed it wrong.


    He had almost signed as Ruan Ye, only catching himself after a pause. It was only then that he realised he was really going to say goodbye to this name. Henceforth, he would no longer be associated with it.


    Yan Suizhi swiftly signed his own name.


    The scanning light shone across it and the electronic tone sounded again.


    Signature authentication cleared.


    Identity checkspleted. Authenticated person: Yan Suizhi. Death notice is retracted, and settlement of estate has been terminated.


    Sh Wu took the detailed ount statement ejected from the photonputer, ncing through it, then said a little apologetically to Yan Suizhi, Just so you know, Ive already distributed a portion of your estate, the portion you set aside as donations to welfare institutions, orphanages, and whatnot.


    Yan Suizhi nodded. I am aware.


    You are? I havent even made the public notice yet.


    I happened to talk to a director of one of the welfare institutions.


    Sh Wu, Oh you contacted the director but didnt contact me? If you got in touch with me sooner, wouldnt I have paused the proceedings for you? That way, youd have more assets remaining. As it is, the procedure to undo it could take another three months.


    But Yan Suizhi waved his worries off. Theres no need to roll it back.


    Sh Wu scanned the row of figures. Its a lot of money. You dont want it?


    It didnt go to waste; its more than fine. Then, Yan Suizhi murmured, The remaining is enough


    Enough for? Sh Wu dug his ears. I didnt catch thest bit. Must you speak so softly? Come over and tell me, why are you standing so far away.


    Yan Suizhi smiled. Im just talking to myself. Besides, youre not from the alliances civil administration, so you cant do anything about thest few words.


    Sh Wu muttered under his breath and glowered at him. Fine, then. All your ounts and assets will be unfrozen within three working days of the termination of the proceedings, so if theres nothing else, Im going to write the official announcement.


    Can I trouble you to help me with one more thing? Yan Suizhi said.


    What is it?


    Withdraw a portion from the remaining assets and set up a medical foundation.


    As what? An inheritance division? asked Sh Wu.


    Not as an inheritance division. Its to be withdrawn and set up in the present.


    Sh Wu said testily, Piss off! I only handle dead peoples stuff, I dont care about people like you whoe back to life.


    Strictly speaking, it does concern a deceased friend; also, who else is more familiar with the gic establishment process than you? The esteemed Professor Yan graciously swept his arm, gesturing after you at the door, and said, Lets discuss it in the office.


    Sh Wu, Isnt this my office, why are you acting more like the host than me?


    Twenty minutester, Yan Suizhi emerged from the office.


    In that time, he had registered a new medical foundation to run a special agency in the alliance, established by Ruan Ye.


    This was thest time that he was signing this name. It was time to return everything that he had borrowed from that young boy to its rightful owner.


    But the real Ruan Ye had passed away long ago; there was nowhere to direct the thanks. After some deliberation, he could pay it forward with worldly means and hope that the boy who slumbered in a flowering barrow was at peace.


    When they reached the elevator, Yan Suizhi glimpsed a familiar floral disy by the wall out of his peripheral vision.


    He reached out to touch a blossom, saying, The one in my study is gone, but yours is still blooming so beautifully.


    For a split second, Sh Wu abruptly felt as though he had gone back in time, every scene reproduced as it was before. Only, Yan Suizhi now was somewhat different from the 27-year-old young man in the past


    Sh Wu was unable to pinpoint how so, exactly. It was only after Yan Suizhi had already walked out of the building that he suddenly remembered to ask, Do you still need to do up a new will?


    It was a diplomatic way of putting it. What he meant was since the original will was being carried out, it was now voided, so was he going to write a new will?


    Yan Suizhi nced back at him, stilling briefly, before a faint smile crossed his face. I probably wonte to the Probate Office for this in the future. I have someone to entrust it to.


    Edited by snokesun


    Expect 6x/weekly updates from here on out~


    Removed the weibo extras for now, will repost after thest chapter.