Five Hundred and Twenty-Seven, as Happy as a Child

"It's easy to relax at home, but I have to go back later tonight."

"how?"

"We're having dinner here tonight. My mother may come over later."

Bai Yeqing naturally knew who the 'mother' she was talking about was, and he also expressed his momentary surprise. Xia Xingchen said: "I know that my mother still misses my father. If they can really be together again, I think it would be great."

Bai Yeqing pulled his lips noncommittally, "If it were you, could you forgive your father?"

Xia Xingchen snorted, "You want to try?"

"Would your husband do anything to tie himself up?"

The word 'your husband' sounded strange to Xia Xingchen, but it also gave him a particularly strange feeling. Just listening, I couldn't help but feel silly while standing here.

This man...

From today on, he is really her husband. Not only is it acquiesced in my heart, it is also legal. As long as they stay together, no one can separate them. Um! Even if Lan Zhan escapes from prison, there will be nothing they can do.

The wind blows, and even the winter wind becomes less biting.

"What are you talking about?" Bai Yeqing could feel her emotions through the phone.

"No." Xia Xingchen came back to his senses and asked him with a smile, "Are you busy tonight? Do you want to come over for dinner?"

Bai Yeqing didn't answer immediately, as if he was flipping through his schedule, and then said after a while: "There is still schedule in the evening."

"Well, it's okay. I'll see you at home tonight."

Before hanging up the phone, Xia Guopeng came out. I was so excited that my face lit up.

Xia Xingchen spoke to Bai Yeqing on the phone, and the two hung up. Then I heard Xia Guopeng say: "Xingchen, your mother agreed to come over! She really agreed!"

At this age, Xia Guopeng was as happy as a child just because of a meal with his ex-wife.

Xia Xingchen sighed, unable to describe how he felt.

The phrase "If I had known this, why would I do it in the first place?" is really suitable for the current situation.

Xia Guopeng was very happy,

After saying a few words to Xia Xingchen, he went back to the villa to change clothes. Because I retired a long time ago, I wear some comfortable home clothes at home these days, but today I deliberately took out my shirts and suits and put them on again, and I look much more energetic.

After changing clothes, I went to the kitchen again, saying that I would cook a few dishes myself in the evening.

Shen Min arrived just before dinner time. Mentioned gifts.

Xia Xingchen and the old lady went out to pick him up. The old lady had not seen her former daughter-in-law for many, many years. Now that she saw her again, her eyes turned red unconsciously when she thought about how things have changed.

"It'll be good if you come back. It'll be good if you come back." The old lady murmured, "Go in and sit down. This year is really so lively."

During the Chinese New Year in previous years, in addition to the two female dependents at home, there were many other people coming and going. But this year Xia Guopeng retired, and even the friends he used to visit no longer come here.

"Mom, sit here." Xia Xingchen pulled Shen Min to sit down on the sofa. She could see that Jin'er's mother was also dressed up exquisitely. Her hair was tied high with a hosta, and she was wearing a cheongsam and a cloak, which was quite exquisite. Although he is no longer as young as when he left, his charm is still there, and he has a different flavor.

The old lady looked at her daughter-in-law for a long time, feeling various emotions in her heart. Shen Min let her look at him calmly and did not dodge. After a long time, the old lady finally realized it, looked away, and asked casually: "Xingchen, where is your father?"

"In the kitchen, I said I would make the Kung Pao chicken and prawns that Mom likes with my own hands."

When Xia Xingchen replied, the old lady looked at Shen Min from time to time, as if to inquire about her mood. But the emotion on Shen Min's face was always light, leaving no clues.

There seemed to be no emotion at all.

Xia Xingchen didn't know what her mother was thinking when she came here.

Xia Dabai came in from outside at this moment. It was cold outside, and his little face was flushed with cold. Originally, even he didn't feel very comfortable in this home, but now that he saw his grandmother, he immediately felt more relaxed.

"grandmother."

He ran towards her and lay on Shen Min's lap.

"Why did you run out and freeze yourself like this?" Shen Min covered Xia Dabai's face with her hand distressedly. Xia Dabai giggled, "Dabai is not cold. Grandma, why are you here too?"

"Dabai can come here, grandma is not welcome to come?" Shen Min asked deliberately. Xia Xingchen reached over and touched the child's clothes, fearing that he would get soaked in sweat from being outside for a long time.

"Welcome. If I had known that grandma would come, we would have come together." Xia Dabai's voice was crisp. After going back and forth like this, the atmosphere was rarely more lively.

The heating is gradually coming, and the temperature in the hall has also risen a little, and it is not so cold anymore.

The old lady was watching from the side. The two people opposite her, the big one and the small one, were as close and lively as a family. Then looking at the cold and lonely look on her side, she felt a little uncomfortable. She said solemnly: "You three sit down, I'll go into the kitchen and ask Guopeng to come out."

"Sorry to trouble you, Mom." Shen Min was still very polite to the old lady. However, this politeness is more alienated.

The old lady felt even more sad when she heard the sound of "Mom".

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When Xia Guopeng saw Shen Min, a flash of surprise flashed in his eyes.

Xia Xingchen could tell that he was a little nervous tonight. He had always been busy and busy, and he was a little eager and flattering. In contrast, Shen Min didn't say much.

After dinner, I sat on the sofa and peeled the fruit myself.

He peeled the mango beautifully, put it on a small fork, and served it to Shen Min in a flattering manner. Shen Min looked down at the bright yellow mangoes, feeling bitter in his heart. Mango is her favorite fruit. She used to like it, but rarely eat it because she thought it looked too embarrassing. Later, Xia Guopeng didn't know where she learned the trick of peeling mangoes, but she always did it delicately.

Unexpectedly, after so many years, she could still remember those small details so clearly.

However, the clearer it becomes, the more uncomfortable it becomes.

"Why don't you eat it?" Xia Guopeng looked at her expectantly. Then, seeing that she kept her eyes on the mango, he smiled bitterly and said, "I haven't peeled a mango like this in many years. I thought I had forgotten... "

"Grandma, don't you want to eat? Why don't you eat that Dabai, okay?" Xia Dabai is a foodie. Seeing the beautiful mangoes placed there, he has long been greedy. He poked and poked with his little finger in his little mouth.

"Little greedy cat! Why are you so worthless?" Xia Xingchen pulled his little finger out of his mouth.

Xia Guopeng smiled and said, "Grandpa is neglecting you. I'll cut one for you right away."