Xiao Mansion
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Yibo and Zhan entered the room and saw Grandma and Fei playing a game of gobang.
They were playing so attentively that they didn’t even notice that Yibo and Zhan had entered the living room.
“Great Grandma, you’re awesome. I haven’t won a single game.” Fei was a little disappointed. She was very smart, but still couldn’t beat her great grandma.
“That means that old hand are experience than recruits.” Tingyu put down a piece with ease.
Yibo and Zhan came behind Fei. Yibo put one piece down before Fei was about to get the pieces, “Put it down here or your great grandma will win.”
Fei turned back to Yibo and Zhan after hearing the familiar voice, “Daddy, Mommy….”
Then, she clutched Yibo’s leg, “I missed you so much. You haven’t been here for ages.”
“Daddy misses you a lot too. But there are very important things in the works. So, I am sorry, I will no longer be like this.” Yibo squatted down and kissed Fei’ face to comfort her.
“Fei, what did you just call him?” Tingyu asked, thinking she hadn’t heard clearly.
“Great Grandma, I called him Daddy.” Fei said in a clear and proud voice.
“You called Yibo Daddy?” Tingyu frowned and corrected Fei, “Fei, you are mistaking him for your Daddy. He’s uncle Yibo.”
“Grandma, Fei didn’t mistake me.” Yibo held Fei shoulders, “I am her Daddy.”
Tingyu was more confused and looked at Zhan, “Zhan, what the hell is going on? Isn’t Yibo married?”
“Grandma, the one he married is actually me.” Zhan took the initiative to reach out and take Yibo’s hand.
They stood together and looked absolutely like a family of three.
Tingyu looked at them in a daze for a long moment before she slowly spoke, “You guys… got married?”
“Yes. Grandma, are you happy?” Yibo’s voice was loud and clear enough for Tingyu to hear.
Tingyu was still a little confused as she looked at them holding hands and Fei’ sparkling eyes.
“Give me some time.” Tingyu calmed down and thought for a moment, “Did Yibo marry you after he divorced?”
The last time Tingyu saw Yibo, Yibo and Zhan had nothing to do with each other. But this time they met, Tingyu got such shocking news. It was so sudden that she was caught off guard.
“Grandma, I’m sorry I lied to you.” Zhan came forward and sat beside Tingyu, “He did not divorce. The person he was married to was me. We did not make public because of me.”
“So you even hid it from your own grandmother?” although Tingyu said she was not angry, she still felt a little annoyed now, “How can you not tell me such a big thing about your marriage? I’m also worried that you are too hard on your own. That’s why I always arrange a blind date for you. No wonder you’ve been finding all kinds of excuses to refuse.”
“Grandma, I was wrong.” Zhan was as obedient as a schoolchild.
Yibo also said, “Grandma, I am responsible, too. If you want to blame someone, please blame me.”
“What’s the point of blaming you guys under such circumstances?” Tingyu sighed lightly and took Zhan’s hand, saying seriously, “Actually, I was optimistic about your marriage. But Yibo had announced that he was married at that time. So, I didn’t dare to think about it again and had a trace of regret. Now that you guys are together, I am naturally happy and no longer have regrets, But you must be happy for the rest of your life, or I will not forgive you for lying to me.”
Tingyu finally “threatened” them. This was also her biggest wish.
“Grandma, don’t worry. We’ll be fine.” Yibo assured.
“Great.” Tingyu smiled happily and looked at Yibo, “Yibo, remember what you said to me today. If you bully Zhan, I will do my best to get him justice.”
“Grandma, I’m not going to give you that chance.” Yibo was confident and looked down at Zhan, “If it’s Zhan who bullies me, then is Grandma going to do it for me too?”
Tingyu looked at Zhan beside her, while Zhan looked at Yibo with amazement, “I bully you? I will bully you?”
He asked the two questions in confusion.
How could Yibo, a strong man, say such words?
“You will know later.” Yibo didn’t lay out and put on a smile which made Zhan have a premonition.
“Why can’t you tell me now?” Zhan asked curiously.
“I can tell you. But we have to say it in private.” Yibo winked at Zhan, shocking Zhan.
Zhan was embarrassed and blushed, trying to keep cool.
Tingyu felt funny when she watched how they got along, “OK. I promise you. If it’s Zhan’s fault, I will teach him a good lesson for you.”
With Tingyu backing him up, Yibo was more confident.
“How long have you been married?” thinking about their marriage, Tingyu still felt that it was like a dream.
“Not that long.” Zhan evaded the crucial point and was a little afraid to tell the truth.
“Three years.” Yibo answered clearly.
But what he said made Tingyu frown, She reached out and patted Zhan’s arm, “You! It’s been three years and you’re just telling me now? What the hell is going on with you two?”
Zhan pursed his lips and did not dare to answer while Yibo said, “Grandma, although Zhan and I got a marriage certificate three years ago, we live in two separate places. Besides, we got married first before falling in love. We have to be sure of our true feelings before telling you.”
“Then if you guys hadn’t fallen in love, would the marriage be void?” Tingyu did not agree with them, “Getting married before falling in love is irresponsible to the marriage, and to yourselves.”
“Although Grandma wants you to be together, it’s definitely not in such a way to be irresponsible to yourselves.”
“Grandma, we know we were wrong. Fortunately, we have a happy ending now, don’t we?” Zhan knew that Tingyu was really angry this time.
Tingyu was serious and didn’t reply.
“Grandma, don’t be angry. It’s not good for your health to be angry.” Zhan lightly shook Tingyu’s arm, “We got married after thinking it over seriously. We didn’t have no feelings for each other.”
Zhan could only tell a bare-faced lie. He could not tell Tingyu the real reason, which would made Tingyu angry and have a recurrence of her old illness.
“Grandma, we just misunderstood each other back then. So, we have separated for three years.” Yibo took the initiative to take the responsibility, “As a husband, it was all my fault for making Zhan suffer. But now that the misunderstanding is cleared up, I will spend many three years to make up for him in the future. I hope grandma can give me a chance.”
Tingyu knew that Yibo was sincere. She could tell from his eyes and some micro-expressions that he loved Zhan very much.
What’s more, she believed that Yibo was a very responsible sort of person.
“Alright, I will give you a chance. Don’t do this again. Grandma just hopes that you guys can be happy forever.” Tingyu sighed, “Don’t be like me and your grandpa, who eventually passed away first.”
“We will.” They said in unison.
“I’m relieved to give him to you.” Tingyu had wanted Yibo to be Zhan’s husband.
As Tingyu said this, her eyes were moist with tears.
“Grandma, I think you aren’t angry, are you? We have admitted our mistake. Why are you crying?” Zhan’s head was next to Tingyu’s and he felt distressed.
“I am too happy.” Tingyu reached out and gently patted Zhan’s face, “You have a so nice husband like Yibo. I can tell your grandpa after I die.”
“Grandma…” Zhan sobbed.
His grandparents loved him most in this world. His grandpa passed away. Now, grandma had bad health, Zhan was really afraid that one day his grandma, who loved him very much, would also… If so, he would have no more feelings for this family.
Yibo saw that the rims of their eyes were red and they all looked so sad, as if they would part forever.
He gently pushed Fei in front of him, signaling her to comfort them.
“Great grandma, Mommy, It is a shame that you’re crying at your ages.” Fei’ childish words were particularly amusing.
Sure enough, Tingyu and Zhan instantly turned tears into smiles, Zhan reached out to pinch Fei’ soft cheeks.
Tingyu calmed down, “I’m also tired. I’d like to go to bed now.”
“Then I’ll help you back to your room.” Zhan helped Tingyu get up from the sofa.
“I’ll help too.” Fei stood on the other side of Tingyu and held Tingyu’s hand.
Although she was so small and did not help much, she was laudable for her filial piety.
As Zhan helped Tingyu and passed by Yibo, he gestured with his eyes for him to stop standing and sit down for a while.
“Good night, grandma.” Yibo said.
He watched their backs for a moment before sitting down on the single sofa.
***
Soon, Jianmin and Jingtong came home and saw Yibo sitting alone in the living room. They were surprised that Yibo had chosen to stay at they mansion.
“Yibo, why are you here alone? Where is Zhan?” Jianmin didn’t dare to ignore him and walked to him in a hurry.
“He helped grandma go to her room to rest.” Yibo sat elegantly and casually, as if he was in his own home, and was not awkward at all.
“I see.” Jianmin sat on the sofa and found that there was no water in front of Yibo, let alone tea.
Jingtong also noticed it and hastened to say, “I’m going to make tea.”
“Don’t bother, Mom. I do not like to drink tea in the evening.” Yibo was so relaxed that he was more like the master of the family than the nervous and anxious couple.
“Then what would you like to drink?” Jingtong asked.
“Just water.” Yibo said casually, not that he had to drink it.
“Then I’ll get a new glass.” Jingtong paid attention to the details.
“Thank you.” Yibo was polite and detached.
“You are welcome.” Jingtong then turned to go to the kitchen, feeling a little relaxed.
Jianmin sat there with his hands on his knees, his fingertips moving, “Yibo, since you’ve come here, just help yourself. This is your home. You can tell us anything you need.”
“Thank you.” Yibo’s long legs crossed, “Any place where Zhan is can be my home.”
They could tell from what Yibo said that Zhan meant a lot to him.
Any place where Zhan was could be his home. On the contrary, a place without Zhan was not his home.
If Zhan left the Xiao family, then Yibo naturally would not take the Xiao family as his home.
Jianmin and Jingtong were only respected by him because they were Zhan’s parents. If they were not Zhan’s parents, they would be nothing but strangers to him.
They naturally understood what Yibo meant and knew this well.
“What you say is true.” Jianmin had no choice but to bow to reality.
Their son was now a powerful man. They could not offend him easily, or the Xiao family would have a bad time.
“You are Zhan’s parents. He respects you, and I naturally respect you. If anyone in this family makes him suffer, I’ll not just sit by.” Yibo said meaningfully, alluding to Lingjiao who had a grudge against Zhan, “But since Zhan has married me, he will not live in the Xiao family’s mansion for a long time and will naturally go to the Wang family in Beijing with me.”
“To Beijing?” Jianmin was surprised and then laughed, “You’re right. A wife should be contented with the man he has married. Zhan can take good care of you at your side.”
“It’s me who can take good care of him.” If Zhan stayed by his side, Yibo could protect him.
Jianmin frowned. Yibo put Zhan in the first place in every sentence. He could really see how much Yibo valued Zhan.
From the beginning, Jingtong had planned a lot to let Zhan marry, so that Zhan had to leave the Xiao family as soon as possible. But now, when Zhan would go to Beijing with Yibo, Jianmin was a little reluctant to let him leave.
He was worried about this marriage.
Yibo married Zhan and the Xiao and the Wang were related by the marriage. Although the Xiao seemed to be popular now, Jianmin knew clearly that how Zhan hated the Xiao family and them. He was afraid that once Zhan left family and Chongqing, he would never come back.
Then the Xiao family and the Wang family would not be close to each other and would still be as strange as they used to be.
Besides, Zhan was Yibo’s wife. If they wanted to have any cooperation with Wang Group… Jianmin was afraid that it would not be smooth. Because Zhan would not help them.
He had invested in several projects. Now, the economy was also in the doldrums. If he continued like this, it would be hard for his company to survive.
If Yibo could help him, it would be different.
However, Yibo valued Zhan, saying that he listened to Zhan for everything.
This made Jianmin unable to ask for help.
Jingtong, who had gone to the kitchen to get a glass, returned to the living room, poured a glass of water for Yibo, put it in front of him, and then sat down next to Jianmin.
“Yibo, as parents, we are very happy that you value Zhan. Loving your wife is a man’s duty. But you will spoil him if you continue to do like this. What can you do this in the future?” Jianmin seemed to show partiality for Yibo.
“Yes, the Wang family is an old and well-known family. It’s better for him to behave. If he breaks the rules, the media may make a big deal out of it.” Jingtong echoed.
“Don’t worry. If he is spoiled and no one can stand his bad temper, he will be unable to leave me.” Yibo’s dark eyes were filled with affection for Zhan.
Jianmin and Jingtong were both nervous and broke out in a cold sweat on their foreheads, “That’s quite a novel idea. But it sounds great….”
They forced a smile.
“What are you talking about?” Zhan, who had helped Tingyu to bed, came into the living room and heard this.
Yibo looked at Fei who was holding Zhan’s hand. He signaled Zhan to let Fei go upstairs first. There were some things that they could not talk about in front of Fei.
Zhan bent down and said to Fei, “Baby, go upstairs first and help Mommy get my pajamas ready. Wait for Mommy and Daddy, okay?”
“Okay.” Fei was extremely sensible and nice.
She knew that adults always avoided children when they talked. So, she was obedient.
After Fei went upstairs, Zhan walked over and asked Yibo what happened.
“I said that if you are spoiled and no one can stand your bad temper, you will be unable to leave me.” Yibo repeated what he said just now.
“The idea is good. But I am strong-willed and will not be spoiled by you easily.” Zhan was confident.
“Then let’s try.”
“Sure.”
“But it’s time to rest now.” Yibo raised his hand, an extra length of white shirt at the cuff of his hand-ordered black suit, and a luxury diamond watch shining brightly in the crystal light, “It’s getting late.”
“Then good night.” Seeing that Yibo was going to rest, Jianmin felt relieved and told Zhan, “Zhan, take good care of Yibo. It is the first time he lives here.”
“OK.” Zhan nodded.
Yibo got up and straightened his suit.
He was tall and handsome in his suit.
“What are you staring at? Let’s go.” Seeing that Zhan did not move, Yibo urged.
Zhan then came back to his senses and walked ahead, Yibo nodded gently to Jianmin and Jingtong. Then Mr. and Mrs. Xiao also stood up to see them leave.
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When they got upstairs and reached the corner of the stairs, Yibo reached out and took Zhan’s hand.
Zhan glanced at him and they walked silently to the bedroom.
Zhan reached out and unlocked the door. Yibo stepped in with him, Fei had placed Zhan’s pajamas on the bed.
When she saw her parents come in, Fei rushed to them, “Is Daddy not leaving today?”
“Yes. And does Fei want Daddy stay here?” Yibo picked up his daughter and sat on the sofa.
“Sure. I am especially happy today. “Fei was cute.
“Why?” Yibo asked..
“All the other children are sleeping with their parents, Today, I can sleep with my parents too.” This was Fei’ long-cherished wish.
Today, it would finally come true.
“Then hurry to take a bath.” Zhan gently pulled Fei off Yibo’s lap.
“OK, I’ll have a good bath.” Fei was then taken to the bathroom by Zhan.
Zhan came out after preparing bath water for Fei, Yibo was observing the decoration style of Zhan bedroom which was in girl style because of Fei, “This is the first time I’ve been in others bedroom.”
“You’ve never gone into your sister’s or brother’s room?” Zhan was a little incredulous.
“No.” Yibo replied, “Besides, why would I go into her room?”
“Aren’t you brother and sister? It’s normal to go into each other’s bedrooms.”
“There’s one thing I need to tell you.”
“What is it?” Zhan stared at Yibo.
“Zoe is not my sister.” This was what Yibo wanted to tell him.
Zhan widened his beautiful eyes and was astonished for a moment….
“She is not your sister? How can she not be your sister? Even if you have the same father but different mothers, she is also your sister.” Zhan frowned and pondered. He had seen Zoe twice. But he did not know this thing.
Because Yibo was not enthusiastic about his family except for his brother. He and Qiren even gave tit for tat and no one was willing to admit defeat.
Maybe Zhan didn’t see any difference in Yibo’s attitude toward Zoe. So, he didn’t tell it.
“She’s just Liying’s daughter, but not my Dad’s, which means she’s not related to me. We are just brothers and sisters in name.” Yibo told Zhan the reason.
“She’s not Dad’s daughter?” Zhan looked extremely incredulous.
“Yes. She was brought to the Wang family after Liying and Dad got married. So, her surname is Zhou. How can I get into her room?” they were not related by blood and he had to behave himself.
“What about Jingyi? He should be Dad’s son, right?” Zhan looked up at him like a curious baby.
Yibo looked down at Zhan’s clear eyes, “Jingyi is Liying and Dad’s son.”
“I have thought Zoe has her mother’s last name and Jingyi has his father’s last name. So, you’re not related to Zoe.” Zhan was suddenly enlightened, “No wonder she’s like that. It all makes sense.”
“What is the matter with her? What makes sense?” it was Yibo’s turn to ask the question.
Zhan smiled proudly, “So there’s something you don’t know.”
“I’m not a god. I’m just an ordinary person. That’s not the only thing I don’t know.” Yibo lightly crossed his long legs and shifted into a more comfortable position, “Don’t think of me as so omnipotent. I have flesh and blood as well as emotions and desires.”
Yibo fixed his eyes on Zhan’s face as he spoke. His soft eyes wandered over Zhan’s eyebrows, his nose, and stopped at his pink lips.
Zhan blushed a little at Yibo’s eager gaze, “Why are you looking at me like that?”
“I am waiting for you to answer my question.” He had been waiting patiently for him.
“I feel that Zoe doesn’t like me and is a bit aggressive to me. But she especially cares about you. Last time you wanted to stay at the Wang family’s mansion for one night, she was extremely joyful at that time. She also looked hurt when you were cold.” Zhan thought back to the two times he had seen Zoe, and details flashed through his mind.
“Is that so?” Yibo was indifferent.
“Didn’t you notice?” Zhan looked serious.
“She lives in the Wang family’s mansion and I live in Jingshi Mansion. We only see each other at family dinners. Why do I notice so much? Do you think I will pay attention to everyone?” Yibo answered gently.
It was said that Yibo was heartless. It could be seen from what he said just now that he was indeed heartless.
Even if Zoe was not his real sister and was only his stepsister, he should have been polite on the surface. But he was still so cold.
However, Zoe cared about him a lot. She was obviously concerned about everything about him. She would be happy for him and be sad for him. But she couldn’t get a trace of warmth from him.
“She is indeed my stepsister on the surface. But in fact, she is not related with me and is no different from other women for me. I have to keep the distance and let her clearly understand that we won’t get closer.” Yibo saw through Zhan’s thoughts and explained.
“I haven’t even asked yet and you’ve answered it.” Zhan was deflated that he was still transparent in front of him.
“I’m just afraid that you’ll be tired after talking more.” Yibo held the water bottle and poured a glass of water, handing it to Zhan, “Drink some water to rehydrate yourself.”
Zhan took the water and glared at him, “So I have to thank Mr. Yibo for his thoughtfulness.”
“You’re welcome.” Yibo could not help but smiled softly.
Only in front of Zhan, Yibo was not so cold and tough, but just gentle and soft.
Such a Yibo was exclusively for Zhan.
“What you said and have done are actually not wrong. But I just sympathize with Zoe.” Zhan held a glass of water.
Yibo raised his eyebrows in dissatisfaction, “You sympathize with her? Why?”
“Don’t you think she likes you?” Zhan’s point of view, felt that it was indeed like this, “it’s women’s love for men.”
“I just think she’s a schoolgirl,” Yibo said.
“A schoolgirl will be stubborn once she falls in love with someone. Because that feeling was very pure. So, she would take it seriously. Even if that man did not like her, as long as she could look at him and say a word to him, she would be happy.”
“When you were about 20 years old, were you so stubborn if you liked someone?” Yibo’s low voice was getting huskier and more charming.
Zhan was a little uneasy, “Why are you talking about me?”
“Then who do you like now?” Yibo still stared at him with a burning gaze, not allowing Zhan to evade the question.
Zhan remained silent. How could I easily say that I liked someone anytime and anywhere?
Zhan looked at Yibo. But the latter just raised his eyebrows.
“I’m going to go see if Fei is done with her shower.” Zhan put down the glass and got up.
As soon as he got up, Yibo had hugged him from behind, “Is it so hard to say you like me?”
Zhan lightly bit his pink lips. In fact, it was not hard. But he was so shy.
When Zhan was young, he could easily say that he liked someone. Now that he had matured and had a daughter, he preferred to put his feelings in the most important place in his heart.
What’s more, the love which could be easily said was not necessarily true.
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Zhan gently pulled Yibo’s hand around his waist and turned around. Zhan’s eyes were filled with softness and affection. Then, Zhan lightly stood and give Yibo a kiss on the face before backing away.
“I’m a doer.”
With that, Zhan blushed and rushed to the bathroom.
Yibo watched Zhan’s back.
Zhan was so flustered and was like a panicked rabbit.
Yibo raised his hand and touched his cheek Zhan had just kissed.
he was truly a doer.
Shouldn’t I respond to his love with action as well?
Yibo looked at the big bed with light blue sheets.
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