687 Be A Little Tough (1/2)

Just one glance at Xiu's face and Xin Xiaoli's eyes softened up. Xiu congratulated Qiu Meihui as well but the latter's reaction was perfunctory and she continued to talk to the other guests. Xiu however didn't react, she wasn't even surprised at all. But it was Darren and Xin Xiaoli who frowned at Qiu Meihui's response.

Xiu didn't notice their change as she continued with a wink, ”Li bro, I prepared a thick red packet for you and lots of gifts as well.”

Xin Xiaoli chuckled softly at her, ”Silly girl, why would I take your thick red packet?”

”Oh? Why not?” Xiu pouted.

He pinched her cheek saying, ”As an elder brother, I should be giving you gifts, not the other way around.”

”Li bro, it's your wedding. I should be giving you something. Besides, I have already given my red packet, you can't do anything about it now.”

Xin Xiaoli looked at Darren helplessly, ”Your wife is stubborn.”

Darren shrugged his shoulders, ”Now, what can we do about that? Don't we all love this stubbornness?”

Xin Xiaoli pursed his lips and stayed quiet. He had no way to retort.

”Silly child, brother would be happy with just a hug.”

Xiu stepped up to give him a warm hug as she said, ”Hugs are free. That I can give you anywhere.”

Xin Xiaoli wrapped his arm around her and his other hand stroked the back of her head. There was moisture in his eyes when she hugged him so enthusiastically. He couldn't control it. Just like he couldn't describe his feelings right now.

”But there is always a condition,” she added.

”And what's that?” He choked down his emotions before asking.

”Your hugs should also be free for me. You also need to give me a hug whenever or wherever I need it. No excuses will work.”

Xin Xiaoli shook his head at her and rubbed her head saying, ”If I call you a sister, I mean it. You'll always find this brother whenever you need him. Even if you ask for this brother's life, I'd be willing.”

Xiu pulled her head back slightly to look at his face as she said, ”No need for that. Life is not what I need. I am very satisfied with my life right now.”

”That's good to know,” he mumbled softly.

Xiu didn't pull away from him. For some reason, this hug was longer than necessary. Xiu whispered near his ear, ”Bro, I can still help you run. Give me a signal.”

Xin Xiaoli burst out laughing at her, ”Aiyo, my silly sister, I don't need help.”

Xiu made a face at him and grumbled, ”You're not happy. I can see it in your eyes.”

Xin Xiaoli tilted his head and smiled at her, ”But I am very happy to see you. In fact, this hug made today the most special to me.”

He cupped her face and kissed her forehead saying, ”And all I want is to see you happy as well.”