Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation
She felt the tears in her eyes about to flow out. She hurriedly lowered her head and looked at the shoes on her feet in an attempt to hide her expression, replying to her father gently, âThatâs great. Iâm really hungry today, so I think Iâll be having three bowls of rice later. I wonât forget to drink a little with you later, Dad. Today is a good day.â
Hearing Wen Xiâs words, Wen Liang smiled happily and beckoned his precious daughter to quickly enter the house.
Xiao Ping looked behind Wen Xi and felt a little surprised. She turned back to look at Wen Xi and asked in surprise, âDidnât Chen Ze come with you today?â
Wen Xiâs eyes darkened when she heard this, but she continued without a trace of emotion, âNo, he didnât come. Heâs busy with work.â
As she spoke, she changed her shoes and walked into the house. When she turned around, she even smiled and said to Xiao Ping, âMom, come in quickly. Weâre having a meal together as a family today. It doesnât matter if he, an outsider, comes or not.â
It was fine if Wen Xi didnât speak, but the moment she did, she directly ignited Xiao Pingâs anger!
Xiao Ping stood in the corridor in front of their door. The expression on her face changed from puzzlement to annoyance. It only took a second for her to shout, âWhat kind of nonsense are you saying, child? Isnât Chen Ze your husband? How is he an outsider to our family? Today is your first birthday after you married into his family. Itâs fine we donât hold a birthday party, but how can he be absent? This is too outrageous!â
As Xiao Ping spoke, she seemed to be furious in her heart. She waved her hand and walked back, still shouting, âThis wonât do! The Chen family is really too rude. I have to give him a call and ask him what is going on, and if he still has any respect for the Wen family and you, his wife!â
Wen Xi seemed to have anticipated her motherâs reaction. After being scolded by Xiao Ping, the expression on her face was still indifferent. She even calmly followed behind Xiao Ping and reached out to close the door.
Looking at her angry mother, Wen Xi sighed and softly comforted her, âMom, donât be a busybody! Chen Ze really wonât be coming today. Itâs my own birthday, so we can just celebrate it as a family. Itâs better if he doesnât come, as you and Dad can be more at ease without him around. Which one of the few times he came over didnât make Dad angry? We can celebrate without him.â As Wen Xi said this, she tried her best to hide the complicated and gloomy look in her eyes. She reached out and pulled Xiao Pingâs wrist, gently saying, âAlright, alright, donât be angry anymore. Letâs go and see what Dad is cooking. When can we eat? Iâm hungry!â
Wen Xi was 26 years old this year- Oh wait! No she wasnât. In addition to her 26th birthday in her previous life, which had been two months ago, she was actually a 27-year-old woman. She was no longer the child Wen Liang and Xiao Ping had pampered. She was now a mentally sound adult. She must accept the consequences for everything she has done, and she must bear many other responsibilities in her life!
For example, she had to deal with her own emotional problems, take care of her middle-aged parents, and take on the Wen familyâs burden. She had already grown up.
However, this kind of fake relationship between adults didnât seem to be very suitable in front of her own parents, especially her mother.
Xiao Ping was not fooled by Wen Xi. She let Wen Xi pull her and slowly sat down in front of the table. Looking at the table full of sumptuous dishes, the depression and unwillingness in her heart rose again.
She looked at her daughter, who was smiling, and asked in a deep voice, âDonât try to fool me! Tell me honestly, did you do something stupid again to make Chen Ze angry, thatâs why he didnât come back with you? Itâs a good thing we didnât ask your Uncle and Aunty to come over for dinner today. Otherwise, if they were to see you, wouldnât they laugh at you if you couldnât even bring your husband back for your birthday?â
âItâs all thanks to me speaking up for Chen Ze in front of our relatives and friends every day, helping to make up for his inattentiveness! Hmph! This child is heartless and doesnât know propriety at all! The more I think about it, the angrier I get. I have to give him a call.â