"I know.", smiled Rong Xinghe ,"Its just that Sister-in-law isn"t even able to walk by herself after the attack. With so much going on in your life , I felt that it was inappropriate to burden you with matters such as these. The trivial ones.""Nothing related to you is "trivial" , Xinghe. You should know that.", Lu Wei said , his tone earnest ,"Moreover , your Sister-in-law might divorce me if I stop looking after you for even a second. Do you understand my dilemma now? I am also trying to save my marriage here"
"I get it.", the girl nodded her head as she let out a laugh ,"Totally."
"Then how would you like your morning breakfast , Military Chief ?", Zhi Bo"s voice resounded across the hall as he stepped inside the kitchen with a notepad in his hand ,"We , at "The Superfam Cafe" , intend to impress our lovely customers !"
Rong Xinghe couldn"t help but giggle at the man"s impersonation. Cla.s.sic. Professional chef , this time , she concluded. The girl then pulled out a chair and grabbed a seat for herself before she started to think of what she could "order".
"Alright. An Americano , grilled sandwich and Blueberry m.u.f.fin along with some custard and a to-go Latte would be just fine."
Zhi Bo and Lu Wei simply smiled at the "lady devil" before they put on their ap.r.o.ns. This was what they loved. Catering to her wishes. Taking care of her. Following her orders.
"By the way , Bro Bo , why did you visited so early ?", the girl asked after sometime , as she browsed through her mails ,"Something important today ?"
"Just the usual. A conference with the sponsors. About the art exhibitions.", the man replied ,"So thought of checking up on you before leaving."
"Oh."
"What do you plan to do today ?", Lu Wei questioned the girl after sometime ,"How are you going to deal with that Qui Chin today ?"
"Already taken care of that. The bi*ch is going to have quite a humiliating day. With all her contracts being cancelled one after another , she would want to dig a hole for herself and hide in it forever.", the girl smirked.
"So then what are you going to do today ?", it was Zhi Bo this time.
"Visit Mr. and Mrs. Xi."
The two men stopped whatever they were doing and turned to stare at the girl with an expression of shock plastered across their faces. Had she hit her head somewhere in the early morning , they wondered.
"You are going to visit the Xis" ? I mean have you even thought it through ?", Lu Wei asked.
"Exactly , Kiddo. Why would you want to meet them all of a sudden ? Did Yuan asked you to do it ?", Zhi Bo added.
"No. He didn"t. Its my decision.", Rong Xinghe emphasized ,"I believe it is just fair. You guys are already fine with mine and Yuan"s relations.h.i.+p. In fact , you"ve accepted this way better than I could"ve ever imagined.
"But the Xis" haven"t even met me officially yet. Not as their son"s girlfriend. I feel that they have every right to know me and to acknowledge me."
"You do realize that they might try to humiliate you there , right ?", Zhi Bo raised his brows at the girl ,"Out there , there are thousands of women , who can kill to marry your boyfriend , Xinghe. Every lady hailing from all those uppercla.s.s socialite families have been dreaming to become the daughter-in-law of the Xis" since the day they were sensible enough.
"There is a possibility that the Xi family would prioritize those girls over you. And this might be just just an attempt to denigrate you. So that you leave Yuan yourself."
"That"s true.", Lu Wei agreed ,"It would be better if we accompany you there."
Rong Xinghe giggled as she stood up and tucked the phone in her jeans pocket ,"None of you are coming with me there. Its not like the possibility never crossed my mind.
"But do you really think that I would allow just anyone to walk all over me ? If I feel even a tad bit of hostility from their side , I will have to show them what it means to mess with the Military Chief of the country. I would never compromise my self-respect for the sake of getting into their good books. Not for anyone. Not even Yuan.
"I am Rong Xinghe. I don"t suck up to people ; neither do I lick other"s boots to get what I want. I fight for it. Now its upto them to accept the real me or not. Else , they might as well think of another way to separate me and Yuan.
"I won"t change myself for anyone. And I won"t leave Yuan just because his family wants it. He didn"t do it. He didn"t left me when you six were so unwilling to accept him , did he ? So it would be immensely unfair to him if I do so. Right ?"
The two men couldn"t help but smile at the girl"s words. This was their Xinghe. Fierce. Bold. Determined. It would be stupid of them to not trust this confident woman. The one standing right in front of them.
"Until and unless you promise us to return back with your pride intact...", Lu Wei pinched the girl"s nose ,"We will not bother to join you."
"You have my word.", nodded Rong Xinghe , her expression firm , her gaze poised.
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Meanwhile , Xi Family Home ;
"What are you doing , Butler Liu ?", a sharp yet elegant voice resounded across the dining hall ,"We won"t be using our usual cutlery today. My daughter-in-law is visiting the family place for the first time. Get the set of new , silver cutlery from the out house right away. The one with platinum and gold carved at its exterior. She should feel special and welcomed , no matter what."
"I understand , Ma"am.", the old butler bowed down and rushed out of the room hurriedly. Ever since the Young Master had called yesterday to inform about the arrival of the Young Lady , the family elders had been on cloud nine. It was more like the Xi family was celebrating an auspicious event. Every corner of the house had been cleaned overnight. The Young Lady"s favourite cuisines were prepared as well. Even the Old Xi hadn"t slept for a second throughout the night.
And why not ? This was something that concerned Young Master Yuan. There were high chances that the Young Lady would be the Queen to the Xi Corporations. She was , after all , Young Master"s first and only choice, till date.
"What are you doing over there , Mr. Xi ?!", asked Li Jungah as she saw her husband experimenting in the kitchen , from the corner of her eyes.
"Don"t interrupt me , Mrs. Xi.", the old man frowned as he searched for something in the shelves above him ,"Its been ages since I walked into this kitchen. Since little Xinghe will be visiting us today , I might as well prepare some tea for her. Many people have praised me for how splendid my tea tastes. They say that there is magic in my hands. I just need to sharpen up my skills."
"Are you trying to impress our daughter-in-law , Old man ?!", Li Jungah was astonished. Astounded could be the word too.
"Nothing like that.", Xi Chongkun scrunched up his nose , gesturing his agitation ,"Will you tell me where have you hid the sugar now ? Stop speaking nonsense and help me over here."
"Why would I hide the jar of sugar ? Such a stubborn man !", Li Jungah raised her brows with disbelief , as she stepped into the kitchen ,"Like son , like father. Stand still now. Let me get it for you."