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The elderly also needed attention.
As children grew up, they would have their own matters to attend to. Filial piety seemed to have become a responsibility whether they like it or not. Very few people would really care about the likes and dislikes of the elderly⌠Although Grandma Bai was well-taken care of by Nanny Li, she was not much different from the other old people.
She was lonely and needed company.
As well as the attention of her family.
It was only a piece of tofu and Grandma Bai now adored Xiang Wan.
She looked at Xiang Wan, again and again. âI need to remember this lass. I mustnât forget you.â
âItâs okay to forget me!â Xiang Wan smiled at her with a wink.
âWhy?â Grandma Bai felt amused.
âSo that everytime when I come back, you will be happy because your grandson has gotten a girlfriend!â
Grandma Bai laughed in joy.
Xiang Wan on the other hand, happened to catch a glimpse of Bai Muxuanâs expression.
Maybe her words came in contact with a soft spot of his, for he actually looked over.
âAm I right to say that, Grandma? Everytime I introduce myself, you will be happy once again. Moreover, you seemed to be really glad. Itâs simply because itâs the first time!â
âYes, yes, yes! Iâm really happy!â
The corners of Bai Muxuanâs lips lifted upwards, he looked down slowly and even his eyes were smiling.
Bai Muchuan also noticed that and looked at Xiang Wan with appreciation. âTeacher Xiang, youâre really observant.â
For a woman that he was in love with, of course she would be pleasing in his eyes.
In front of so many people, he was generous in his praise.
Xiang Wan blinked to indicate that she accepted his praiseâŚ
Thud! Bai Lu was suddenly unhappy.
She slammed her mug on the table so heavily that some of the beverage inside the mug splattered outside.
Everyone looked over at her.
She got up, and walked away.
Bai Musi called her name.
âWhat?â The young girl was fuming.
âI should be the one to ask you that.â Bai Musi was not in a good mood recently. She felt a splitting headache whenever her daughter threw a tantrum. âFinish the food in your bowl.â
âI canât eat anymore. Iâm already full of anger!â Bai Lu refused to comply.
âItâs the Reunion Dinner, you have to sit back down even if youâre already full.â
âI wonâtââ The young girl looked at her mom stubbornly at her spot, refusing to budge.
Both mother and daughter were locked in a standoff.
Grandma Bai decided to step in.
âWhich family did this girl come from? If she finds our food here not to her appetite, then just donât come to eat. Let her go, let her goâŚâ
This was really an awkward situation!
Which family did this girl come fromâŚ
Bai Lu pursed her lips a few times and her tears came out in the next second.
âIâm an extra in this family.â
After shouting that, she had originally wanted to go upstairs. But when no one said anything to keep her, she suddenly ran out of the houseâŚ
âThis girl is reallyâŚâ Bai Musi stood up from her seat, also fuming a little, but she felt somewhat guilty to her family. âSheâs a wilful child, Iâll go check her out. Please continue without meâŚâ
Before Bai Musi left the dining table, Grandma Bai showed her displeasure.
âSheâs no longer young anymore. A teenager is not a kid.â
ââŚâ Bai Musi puffed a sigh. She politely excused herself with her dad, Bai Zhenhua then changed her shoes to look for her daughter.
The number of people at the dining table was thus reduced.
Grandma Bai was lively and couldnât stop talking to Bai Muchuan. She would also talk to Xiang Wan and Bai Muxuan, whom she mistook as âa good-looking grandson from another familyâ. However, she pretty much ignored Bai Zhenhua and Zhu Xueyan.
Bai Zhenhua stayed quiet while Zhu Xueyan had a lot of pent-up anger.
Due to that, nobody was really comfortable in that kind of atmosphere.
After they finished eating their Reunion Dinner, Bai Muchuan helped Grandma Bai back to her bedroom and put her to bed. The world finally felt peaceful.
It was late at night and the environment was tranquil.
The weather was cold like water.
Xiang Wan and Bai Muchuan were still very much wide-awake. They didnât feel like sleeping at all.
The two of them stood on the balcony on the second floor. They were watching the night sky above the city. Soon, fireworks bloomed in the sky once the clock struck midnight. Both of them were feeling relaxed and calmâŚ
âIâm not tired. Itâs New Year now, Iâm very happy.â
The surroundings were quiet.
The two of them embraced each other on the dark balcony.
It was full of warmth and Xiang Wan felt peaceful.
They stayed like that for warmth and enjoyed the rare quiet in their fast-paced lifeâŚ
A good while later, Bai Muchuan patted her head gently. âLittle Xiang Wan, itâs been tough on you recently.â
Xiang Wan shook her head slightly. âItâs not tough. I like it.â
Bai Muchuan laughed and hugged her tighter. âSo do you want to stay with me forever?â
Mm? Forever sounds very mushy.
Xiang Wan chuckled. âOf course.â
Bai Muchuan lifted her chin, his eyes were half-lidded as he looked at the sparkle in hers. His thumb stroked her lips, and he used a bewitching tone to speak. âOnce the case is over, letâs have a wedding, shall we?â
Xiang Wan was slightly surprised.
âEven if this case is over, there will still be new cases right?â She sounded a little upset. âYouâll always be busy.â
Hur! Bai Muchuan let out a laugh. âAnd you say you didnât blame me, itâs not tiring, itâs not tough⌠See? You do have some complaints.â
He kissed her lips like a chick pecking its food, refusing to let her go⌠Until Xiang Wan felt that she couldnât stand it anymore and took the initiative to kiss him, but he was faster and took her lips. Their lips intertwined together and their breath gradually hastened.
â⌠Little Xiang Wan.â
âYou havenât agreed?â
âCome on, say something.â
The man who was waiting somewhat anxiously for an answer, his gaze seemed especially bright.
When Xiang Wan looked at him, her heartbeat started to race.
Sometimes, when one falls in love, even though they have been together for a long time, things still never become dull and boring. She knew that she was very much charmed by him.
âAlright.â They were still looking at each other. Xiang Wan made a pinky promise to him by locking her little finger with his. âLetâs get married.â
Bai Muchuan did not move.
He just looked at her, his gaze gradually became passionate.
Xiang Wanâs face started to feel hot when he looked at her like that.
âWhy are you looking at me like this? It feels strange!â
Bai Muchuan seemed to gaze at her for a century, when he suddenly pulled her to him and hugged her tightly. He placed her hand on his heart so she could feel his racing heartbeat.
There was a breeze blowing outsideâŚ
The two of them were still hugging each other, as if they were oneâŚ
Until they heard some intermittent sounds of quarreling coming from downstairs.
âYouâre still unwilling to admit it?âŚ
âThat woman⌠Father⌠Cheng WeijiâŚ
âYou men⌠just canât wait to betray your wivesâŚ
âIâm about to go crazy⌠Just give me an answerâŚ
âIs he your son, or Cheng Weijiâs?âŚâ
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