461 Rightful Owner (1/2)

-Xin Villa-

”She's a lot more clever than I thought.”

Yan Ying could only nod in agreement with that statement of Xin Zimen. She also agreed that Xiu was a lot more clever than she originally thought.

”But being clever is one thing, she's a lot more caring person,” said Ying thoughtfully. ”Although she often comes off as a rude person, in reality, she's like a rambutan; spiky on the outside, but sweet inside.”

Xin Zimen lifted his eyes and gave her a look. ”How come a foodie like you can only think of fruit to compare with a sweet girl?”

Ying brushed away her hair from her face saying, ”I'm not a foodie! I only eat more when I'm stressed out.”

He tapped the pen in his hand repeatedly on the tabletop as he was lost in deep thought. ”How come she is allowing you to stay close to her? And she's not even curious why you're protecting her?”

”I think the only thing she's curious about is; One, who is her father. Two, who ordered me to follow her.” Ying's words were conclusive. She had already seen Xiu's stance over this subject. Xiu was not even the least bit bothered by her presence. ”It might be because of the little incident that happened the other night.” Xin Zimen glared at her as she reminded him of that again. ”I'm sorry but if my grandmother calls you even you can't ignore her. So don't glare at me for getting distracted for just a minute.”

Xin Zimen leaned forward and placed his elbows on the table as his face propped on his knuckles while his eyes stayed focused on her. Ying was feeling weird being scrutinized by his deep eyes. What was he looking for now?!

”What? Why are you staring?”

”I remember I told you that you don't have to inform me about her situation every minute. If something happens, look for me or else, don't bother. So, I wonder what is your real intention for coming all the way here?”

Ying laughed ironically. Bloody hell! The more she was trying not to be obvious, the more she seemed obvious to his prying eyes. Her hands went around her neck as she took off the pendant and placed it on his table.

”I came to give it back to you,” said Ying as she looked at the pendant. It had two platinum rings interlocked dangling. ”I was ten when Aunt Ai gave this to me. I believe it's time for me to give it back so that you can give it to the rightful owner of it.”

”Rightful owner? Who is exactly that rightful owner?” asked Xin Zimen raising his brows at her inquiringly.

”This was for her daughter-in-law which I am not. You should give it to Meihui.” It took a lot of effort on her part to get those words out of her mouth but she still accepted it that she wasn't the rightful owner. And she never took something that wasn't hers.

However, Xin Zimen thought otherwise...