640 Well-Prepared (1/2)

Although Xin Zimen thought of Xiu's maturity as admirable, he still felt sad about it as well. Because it just solidified his initial evaluation of hers; she grew up too soon. For someone of her age, this kind of maturity was really rare. It made his heart feel itchy. He wanted to probe her heart and learn about what made her grow up so fast.

But he couldn't bring himself to ask straightforwardly. Because he was scared to touch a wound she was desperately trying to cover up. He'd never want to intentionally hurt her. Just like that the eyes looking at her face softened even more than before.

And while Xin Zimen was dying to learn about her, Xiu wasn't much different. She didn't know why but every time she learned something about Wen Ai, she'd find herself getting more curious. As if she wanted to know more. This kind of curiosity was different. It wasn't because she wanted to be in control of everything, it was because she found herself getting more and more attached to that name; Wen Ai.

With a silly smile on her face, she said, ”As always she sounds very... Interesting.” That was the only appropriate word she could think of right now. But seeing Xin Zimen laugh at her words, she was confused. ”What? Did I say something wrong?”

”Little lass, you don't have to hold yourself back like this. I know the best way to describe my wife is a drama queen.”

”Pfftt!”

Xiu couldn't help herself as she laughed out. But Xin Zimen didn't seem to mind as he smiled softly at her reaction and said, ”I'm not kidding though. She was really a drama queen.”

”If she was here you wouldn't be saying that,” stated Xiu with a bit of melancholy and disappointment.

Xin Zimen shook his head, ”If she was here, she'd not only tell you that she's a drama queen. She'd even get up to give one hell of a performance for you.” Xiu's lips parted slightly but nothing came out. ”You must have heard that Wen Ai grew up with Ying's mother?”

Xiu bobbed her head up and down, ”Yes, I remember that.”

”Su Xixi had a catchphrase for Wen Ai, 'She knows how to put on a show but to entertain herself.'” Xiu frowned at his words and he went on, ”My wife was indeed like that. She loved putting on a show and she wasn't a shy person to back off easily either. But she'd never put on a show for others. She'd always do it to entertain or benefit herself.”

Xiu didn't realize it but her lips had curved up into a sweet smile as she listened not only attentively but also longingly.

”The word low-key didn't exist in her life. No matter what it was, she'd do it ostentatiously.” He had a reminiscing look on his face as he spoke fondly about his wife. Everyone around him thought that bringing up Wen Ai's name would hurt him but the truth was that he even cherished the pain of those distant memories. After all, those memories were proof that she was once with him.

”No wonder her absence left you so dispirited,” said Xiu thoughtfully. ”She was the spirited person between the two of you. But she was also tricky and cunning.”

”Oh, she was very cunning.” Xin Zimen agreed without hesitation.

”During her first pregnancy, she told me, 'Zi, you should learn how to cook.' I was confused as I asked why and she answered, 'Because the meal cooked by parents always have a touch of love.' I really didn't get her point as I told her that she could also learn it. Why was she forcing me but she didn't back off as she argued that, 'Both of us should do something for the kid. Since I'm actually taking the responsibility of nourishing the baby in my womb, you should also take some responsibility and learn to cook.'”

”Huh?” Xiu was dumbfounded to hear that and Xin Zimen chuckled at her response.

”It doesn't make sense, right?”

Xiu shook her head, ”No, that's not the problem. The problem is... Those words sound like something I would say.”

Xin Zimen pursed his lips but didn't say anything to her in reply.

”Actually, since she had to suffer from nausea and morning sickness, then saw me eating as usual. She was irked and wanted to get back at me. That's why she suggested all sorts of bizarre things to bother me.”

”Did it work?” questioned Xiu.

”It didn't really work,” replied Xin Zimen honestly. ”But she thought it worked because I'd always end up doing as she wished me to. As long as it made her gloat, I didn't mind giving in.”