Chapter 326 - A Favor (1/2)
The cake-cutting ceremony concluded without a hitch. Though separately, Han Tian and Xia Liqin hugged Siying and showered him with lots of gifts. It was after years that they got the chance to be a part of his birthday party. There were tears in their eyes as Siying kissed their cheeks.
Zizi watched them with slight interest but then looked away.
”Weren't so emotional during bro and my birthdays…” she mumbled to herself.
Soo Enlai, who faintly caught her words, gently smiled at her. ”Still mad at them, right?”
Zizi coughed in embarrassment.
Oops, he heard…
”I understand, dear. You don't have to feel awkward. Even though they are trying to make up for their mistakes, it doesn't erase the past that hurt you.”
Her eyes stung in tears. She always wanted to have normal birthday parties like other kids her age. But Han Tian and Xia Liqin's fights made it impossible to ever have a peaceful atmosphere at home.
Soo Enlai patted her head. ”You don't have to force yourself to accept them. Take your time.”
Zizi beamed and nodded. ”Thank you, Uncle.”
He pursed his lips. ”You can call me Dad. We are already a family now. Uncle feels distant now…”
Zizi blushed. But her chest felt warm by his words.
”Why didn't Yunru and I exchange births?” She whined. ”Why weren't you my Dad?”
”Hahaha!” He burst into hearty laughter. ”It's actually good this way, dear. Had you been my daughter, then I would have to bid you goodbye from our home when you get married to Yunru,” he grinned, ”But now you will be stepping into our home. There will be no goodbyes. That's an option I prefer, you know.”
He sighed. ”It was difficult to let go of Xinyi when she married Zhiyuan.”
Zizi chuckled. ”You have a point.”
He nodded and whispered. ”Indeed. Now, we will bully Yunru together.”
Her eyes sparkled in delight. ”Yes!”
Yunru, who caught his words, grimaced, and his mouth twitched. ”Dad. Don't teach her useless things. And Princess. Don't just agree and go along with him.”
Soo Enlai glared at him. ”What place do you have in a private conversation between a father and his daughter-in-law? Is this how I raised you? To snoop in an important talk? Shoo!”
”...”
Your voice was just now so polite and kind. What did I do to make it furious?
Yunru could only grumble and go back to his dear nephew's side to cry and find solace in his hug.
”Uncle, why cry?” Siying pouted. With the birthday hat on top of his head, he looked like an angel.
”Dad and Princess are ganging up together…” he pitifully said.
Siying ruffled his hair with his small fingers and declared. ”Uncle, Siying will always be by your side! Siying and Uncle together!”
Aiyaaa, my nephew is so adorable!
He hugged him hard and emotionally said, ”Aish, you are just like sis. Siying is the best!”
On the other side, Soo Enlai harrumphed. ”Idiot son,” but his gaze softened a bit.
He glanced at Zizi and asked. ”Zizi. Did you…”
”Yes?” She questioningly tilted her head.
He clasped his hands together. ”You know? Yunru spends quite a lot of time with me these days. Precisely, since he returned from his trip to Shanghai. He gets home early from his work, and we even get time to have dinner and catch a movie together.”