347 Fortune-Teller? (1/2)

After Nora took a bath and changed into the clothes that didn't really fit her, she stood in front of the mirror looking at her reflection. Even though she was in an oversized shirt and jeans, she found these clothes a lot more acceptable than the ones she took off.

When she walked out of the room, she found the same maid waiting for her outside with a polite smile and led her towards the dining room where Xin Zimen was sitting with a newspaper in his hands.

”Where is everyone? Why is it that no one in this house listens to me? I asked for my morning tea fifteen minutes ago,” he was grumbling in annoyance.

”Maybe you should act like the master of the house once in a while and everyone will start listening to you,” said Xin Kuan who was sitting beside him.

Xin Zimen looked up at him as he said, ”Brother Kuan, except for you everyone thinks that I'm the master of the house.

”That's what you think,” said Xin Kuan as he stood up to leave.

”Where are you going?”

”I have some work to do and you have a guest to attend to whom by the way you're leaving a bad impression on.”

”When did I?” retorted Xin Zimen before he looked over at Nora and smiled gently. ”Don't just stand there. Take a seat and have breakfast with me.”

”I'll see you later,” said Xin Kuan before leaving.

Now, Xin Zimen's attention was completely on Nora since he put his newspaper down as well. ”Sorry about the clothes. Actually I have only one daughter and apparently her size is different.” He spoke as if it was his fault or something which caught Nora by surprise really.

”There is really no need for all this,” said Nora as she saw how many dishes were placed before her in a matter of minutes. She was really not sure what to feel right now.

”What kind of a host would I be if I can't even do this much?” replied Xin Zimen and urged her to eat. Seeing how hesitant she was, he went on, ”Let me introduce myself. I'm Xin Zimen, Xin Xiaosi's father.”

”You're really Ah-Si's father?” Nora blurted out without realizing it. She obviously heard it earlier but she was still reluctant since Xin Zimen really didn't give her that impression. In fact, he looked so easy going that it made her wonder why or how his presence made her feel intimidated earlier.

”It's a pity but yes, that useless jerk is indeed my son,” was Xin Zimen's response which made Nora chuckle softly at him. ”The only good thing he has ever done in life is giving me an adorable granddaughter. Other than that, he is the real disappointment.” Now that he managed to lighten up the mood, he smiled back at her.

”I'm Nora Cartwright,” she finally introduced herself and felt bad since it was supposed to be the other way around. She was supposed to introduce herself first as proper manners but she didn't do so. Now, she could only regret it in her heart.

”You know my mom?” Nora was a bit surprised.

”Who doesn't?” retorted Xin Zimen calmly. ”She's one of the best lawyers I have come across in life. And she also is a successful person both professionally and personally.”

”Personally?”

”Hm... She has such a beautiful daughter, obviously, that means she's got the best of both worlds.”