Chapter 642 - The Wedding Begins (2/2)
”At being a father,” replied Zhao Huan making Xiao Si press his lips together.
He acted spoiled around his aunt as he replied, ”But wasn't it, my Huanhuan who always said she would like to see a little baby in the house?”
Zhao Huan smacked his head, ”You brat! You're blaming me now?”
”Oi, nephew! You can't call my Huanhuan as yours.”
Xiao Si raised his hands in defense as he stepped back saying, ”Of course, I can't and I won't. She is all yours.”
At the side, Xin Zimen looked at his brother and sister-in-law with a complicated look in his eyes. It wasn't really new for him to see the closeness, mutual love between his brother and sister-in-law, but since the time he learned about Destiny's existence, he had a very strange feeling in his heart.
”Xiao Zi!” Xin Zimen was startled by the whisper-call right beside his ear. ”If you kept looking at us this way, you'd make your brother suspicious! Let's not forget that he has as acute senses as you.”
Xin Zimen narrowed his eyes at his sister-in-law saying, ”You're still not gonna confront him?”
Zhao Huan patted his shoulder, ”It's a happy occasion. Don't ruin it.” She smiled at his brother-in-law before she turned around to greet the family of the bride, ”Hello, Jiayi! Congratulations to you as well.”
”Thanks, Sister Haun!” Qiu Jiayi was taken aback by her greeting. Don't get him wrong, it's just that she'd usually keep her distance from him whenever wherever possible. Although Zhao Huan didn't look young like his own wife, she had still maintained herself gracefully. In fact, if one put Zhao Wei and Zhao Huan side by side, Zhao Huan's elegant aura and well-mannered speech might outshine his dear wife.
”Congratulations to you too, Weiwei!”
Seeing how his wife wasn't replying, Qiu Jiayi tugged at her sleeve but she still didn't pay attention. Zhao Huan smiled knowingly before shrugging her shoulders, ”It was worth a try.” With that, she entered the hall with her husband.
Looking at her back, Zhao Wei's eyes squinted, ”What is she so proud of even now? Just being the mistress of the Xin Clan? Is it something to be proud of?” Her husband was poking her to shut up but she didn't listen.
”It is indeed something to be proud of,” came Xin Zimen's voice. He looked at Zhao Wei with a serious gaze as he added, ”I hope you're not thinking about going back on your promise.”
Zhao Wei bit her bottom lip as she smiled at Xin Zimen, ”Zimen, I'm sorry. I just don't like her gloating look.” Even though she was displeased, she didn't show it. She momentarily forgot her promise but she couldn't continue it.
Xin Zimen didn't want to continue this discussion. One was his best friend's wife and the other was his sister-in-law. Although people might think he'd lean towards his best friend's side, it wasn't true. He treated his brother and sister-in-law very differently. They both held different places in his life and it was certain that he didn't like anyone saying anything about his sister-in-law.
”Nonno!”
Xin Zimen felt someone hugging his leg and looked down. Seeing his granddaughter grinning at him, he was so shocked. He crouched down and looked at Ava. ”Granddaughter, what did you just call me?”
”Nonno...” she replied adorably and giggled, surprising him even more.
Xin Zimen put his hands under her arms and lifted her up. ”Wow! My granddaughter is growing up.” He looked over at his son who looked proud. ”Don't be so proud, you didn't teach her this.” Xiao Si's face immediately fell. ”Isn't all the credit goes to this gentleman?” Xin Zimen had instantly noticed Jackie standing aloof with Nora at the side.
Being greeted like this, Jackie extended his hand to take Xin Zimen's hand and said politely, ”I can't possibly take all the credit. I was just lucky.”
Xin Zimen looked at Jackie with appreciation, ”And this gentleman even knows how to talk.” He was already very impressed by Jackie when he met him for the first time. But seeing him again, he was even more pleased. Even at this young age, he was a very sensible kid. Looking at his second daughter-in-law, he asked, ”Nora, your parents?”
Hearing that her parents were unable to come because they had to leave for America urgently, Xin Zimen nodded in understanding and asked Xiao Si to take her inside. And watching her JJ leave, little Ava got restless.
”Nonno! JJ!” she hit her grandfather's shoulder to let him know whom she wanted.
Xin Zimen smiled at her and put her down saying, ”Go and catch up with your JJ.” Obviously, the little baby was more than happy to follow these instructions as she ran behind Jackie but heard her grandfather's voice, ”Be careful!”