Chapter 43: Calm

Why do all these people keep on giving me such shocks? Why can’t they clear their identities at once?

She started to have a headache.

She finally said, “Sir, I’m really sorry for that day. I should have paid more attention. I just casually sat in your car and e-even made you drive me home. I’m truly sorry.”

“No big deal. In fact, I must say I made the correct decision that day. Otherwise, I wouldn’t have discovered that there is such a gem of a chef in this city.”

“Hmph! You still would have known. Because I already met Nana much earlier than you. And anyway I was going to introduce her to all of you today.”, Mother Chen harrumphed.

“I already said she is for my Jing. You are taking advantage of the fact that he is still abroad. Thief!”

“I am a thief? I found her first and I chose her first for my Jianyu! You are the thief!”

Grandma Liu had to come in between to stop their childish fight.

After settling down, Mother Chen started introducing all the family members.

“Well Nana, Grandma Liu or my mother is the Elder of this family. She is Liu Chunhua, my sister-in-law. This is my husband Chen Guiren.”

He nodded.

“And you have already met Liu Jinhai and his wife Huian. I also have a second nephew, Liu Jing. But he is abroad now for his studies.”

Nana bowed and greeted everybody.

Grandma Liu was a little skeptical about her. She was not angry because she had to apologize to Nana. In fact, the little boy managed to open her eyes. She realized she was indeed unfair.

But something about Nana unsettled her. Like she will bring a storm in her home. And it will destroy everyone with it. She will be the center of something very disastrous to come.

—

After talking some more, Mother Chen told Jianyu to drive Nana and the others home. Mingyu got tired so he fell asleep.

Chen Jianyu dropped them home.

“Thanks for dropping us.”, Nana said.

The twins also nodded.

“Yeah, no problem.”

Jianyu hesitated a little.

“Is there something wrong?”

“Aaa…”

Actually, Jianyu felt a little responsible for Suyin’s actions tonight. He didn’t know why but he thought he should also apologize. But Nana didn’t know their past. So he was confused about what to say.

“I’m sorry for Suyin’s behavior tonight.”

“Suyin?”

“The girl who made all the commotion and shouted at you. She is Tang Suyin. My…childhood friend. Actually, she is a little spoilt. Please don’t mind her.”

“Oh, it’s okay. I was happy you stood up for me. Everything got sought out in the end.”

He smiled awkwardly.

“Okay then. I will leave. Good night.”

“En. Good night.”

—

“How can they do this!”, Suyin shouted at the top of her voice. All the maids got really scared and nobody dared to step in front of her.

“Mom everybody. Everybody supported that lowly bitch. Just who is she!? Aunt Chen, Jianyu, Uncle Liu and even Liu Jinhai stood up for her. When did she become so good in their eyes? What magic has she used!”

She was completely boiling in anger and threw a vase in that fit.

“She danced with my Jianyu. MY Jianyu. Who does she think she is? And that bastard child! He humiliated me. He made me apologize to that poor restaurant owner in front of all the guests. We all know how affluent those guests were. They smeared my reputation!”

Master Tang tried to calm her down. “I know. I know. But calm down. Getting angry isn’t going to solve anything.”

Madam Tang said, “I didn’t know when did that girl become so special among them. She got the backing of Mr. Liu Hai and Chen Liling.”

“I don’t care! I now understood that she has already wormed her place in their hearts. If we do nothing, I’m never going to get my chance! She will become Lady Chen in no time.”

Madam Tang sighed, “Old Madam Liu can only help us. She still likes you. We should use it to our advantage.”

“No! I have decided to talk to Jianyu.”

“What! But what will you say? And why would he listen to you?”

“Don’t worry mom. I know what to say. And once he is convinced, then that Nana will have no chance to come in between us.”

—

“Jinhai.”, Huian called.

Finally, everything got over and they would have some husband and wife time.

But when she got into the room, Jinhai was already sleeping.

Sheesh! Today is our anniversary. Who sleeps so early! But she saw faint lines below his eyes. He was tired.

She felt guilty. For the last two weeks, she had made him finish all his work anyhow to accompany her everywhere. That must have taken a toll.

She quietly took her nightgown and got changed. She laid on the bed and switched off the lights.

—

Jinhai slowly opened his eyes.

He raised his hand. He couldn’t see it in the darkness, but he could smell a sweet fragrance still lingering there.

He brought his hand near him. And smelled it. And somehow it calmed him. He fell asleep in no time.