â...â
Before Nian Xi could speak, she felt as if thousands of arrows had pierced through her heart because of his words.
Little Apple was gloomy. âDid you guys forgot to buy me the yak meat?â
Jiang Yuningâs face was slightly hot. He bent down and said gently, âWe went to Tibet and brought you a lot of yak meat. It is in the luggage. Can I give it to you later?â
âThatâs great!â Little Apple jumped up and down happily. âBut is the sun always so hot in Tibet? My mom said that she and my dad are going to Tibet in a few days. Will they turn out like this?â
After saying that, Little Apple was a little scared. He quickly held Luo Sangâs hand and said, âMom, why donât you go after you attend my first-grade entrance ceremony? If you become like aunty, Iâll... Iâll lose my reputation if I bring you along...â
Luo Sang pinched his cheek and said angrily, âDonât talk nonsense.â
She paused, then asked Nian Xi, âDidnât I buy you sunscreen? You and Yuning both look thinner. Didnât you eat well or sleep well?â
Jiang Yuning lowered his head and was too embarrassed to explain why their honeymoon had become like this. Nian Xi said helplessly, âWe stayed in Kailash for many days. The weather there was too cold, and the ultraviolet rays were too strong. Plus, it was tough to move around the mountain, so we ended up like this.â
Little Apple nodded as if he understood. âNo wonder you got darker. Itâs different from my parentsâ skin which was glowing every time they secretly go on a trip without me.â
âLittle brat, how many times have you poked fun of me today?â Nian Xi bent down and rubbed his chubby face.
Little Apple raised his hand and surrendered, âIâm sorry, aunty. There are some benefits when you are dark. Just like how you used to have a little freckle on your face, but now it was not visible anymore. Also, you used to always stay up late to work and have dark circles under your eyes. Now, all of them are gone. Itâs simply too magical. Itâs not so magical even if you were to go to Korea.â
â...â
Nian Xi was so angry that she almost vomited blood. This kid was just like his father. Not only did he hurt her by mentioning her past, but also her condition now. She shouldnât have brought him yak meat all the way.
âSure enough, you are your fatherâs son. You are his biological son,â Nian Xi clenched her teeth and said then she said to Luo Sang, âSister-in-law, Kailash is such a nice place. Itâs so sacred. After going there, I feel like Iâve been bathed in the light of Buddha. I feel like Iâve been reborn, and my soul has been cleansed. I feel like I can live another 500 years. You must go and see it. If you donât, youâll regret it for the rest of your life.â
Luo Sang, â...â
She stared at Nian Xiâs dry cheeks for a while, then couldnât help herself from saying, âXixi, itâs good that youâre back. Iâll give you a hydrating skincare set.â
Nian Xi was speechless.
When Luo Sang drove them back to the villa, it was already six oâclock.
Uncle Han had been waiting in the yard for a long time. When he saw them coming back, he was stunned for a moment, then hurriedly said, âIt must be a long journey.â Then, he helped them carry their luggage upstairs.
Nian Xi threw herself onto the sofa. Jiang-jiang, who had not seen its owner for some time, jumped onto the sofa enthusiastically and licked her cheek with all his might.
âItâs so dirty.â Nian Xi pushed Jiang-jiang away in disgust. Jiang-jiang wagged his tail sadly.
Little Apple immediately hugged Jiang-jiang, feeling sorry for him. He complained, âAunty, why are you so fierce to Jiang-jiang? He hasnât seen you for a long time. Moreover, he licked your face until it wasnât so dry anymore.â
â...â
Nian Xi was hurt again by his words. She didnât lie down anymore and went upstairs to take a shower. After taking a shower, she applied a layer of lotion on her skin. Then she dried her hair and applied essential oil to it. She even did a full set of skincare therapy for her face before going downstairs.