Capítulo 186: That's Not a Bad Idea
Madam Liu took a rest in the guest room.
The older woman was probably tired as she excitedly prepared the foods they had at lunch. Although she didn't cook everything, there were few dishes she wholeheartedly prepared.
After sending her Mommy Yi in the room, Han Meixiu slowly went out to the veranda.
She wanted to see the settling of the sun. She covered herself with a comfortable flesh-colored over coat as she enjoyed color of the sun that changed from different shades of orange.
The clouds that looked like cotton were blushed with a warm touch of the sun.
It was beautiful.
"Penny for your thoughts?"
"Brother Long."
Liu Zilong finally felt relax. He also had a hard time mediating but his efforts were seemingly useless. It was like his role in his brother's life was kept on reducing.
"Sister in law, thank you."
It was rare tone of voice that made Han Meixiu puzzled.
"For?"
But Liu Zilong didn't answer. He just looked at the distant horizon as the sun slowly sunk making the entire surrounding dimmed little by little.
"I'll give you a gift." He said after a minute of silence.
"Uh..." Han Meixiu was somewhat conflicted.
"Can I not accept it?"
"Why? You will hurt big brother's heart."
"You see..."
"Did Little Zi say something behind my back? Slandering me, perhaps?"
"It's not..."
How could Han Meixiu out rightly say she's really doubtful with whatever her Brother long would give her. Be it advice or things.
It's just really worrisome.
Even without the warning from her own husband, she still would be more cautious accepting something from her brother in law.
"Tsk, it's just sad. I plan to give you a one of a kind picture of Little Zi."
'Only a picture? Why do I need a picture when I can have the real one.' Han Meixiu thought.
But Liu Zilong probably read her thoughts as he continued.
"The first time Little got drunk, Mom turned him into a girl..." He said dragging each word of his sentence and secretly glancing at Han Meixiu who was now anticipating.
"I remember he was so cute. Looking like a snob little miss..." He continued smiling feeling accomplished.
"Too bad, you don't want it..." He continued sounding dejected but his eyes were clearly betraying his voice.
"I..changed my mind. I want it."
She wanted it. She badly wanted to see it.
She was telling herself that she would eventually worry about the 'plot' of her Brother Long next time. For now, let her fall in that trap and take the prize.
"Good. It's our secret. Never show it to him. I only have one copy of that. It's very precious."
Of course he was lying. How could he save only one copy of something sooo interesting.
But this time, unlike before he's really generous of just giving Han Meixiu that picture. It would be up to his sister in law what she would do with it.
*
In the study room, both Mr. Liu and Liu Zijian were spending time together.
Liu Zijian who was holding a tray with a more than 50 year old whiskey, a small bucket of ice and two glasses, walked slowly towards Mr. Liu.
He carefully placed two cubes of ice in the glass and poured enough amount of whiskey. The aroma of the drink that instantly spread around the room gave the older man a relaxing feeling.
Liu Zijian knew his father liked whiskey.
With two hands, he offered him a drink and bowed.
"Dad, I'm sorry."
Liu Zijian humbly said. He knew he's wrong. He was driven with excessive emotions.
Mr. Liu looked softly at his son as he accepted the drink. The subtle smile hanging on his lips made him more like a doting father than a head of the Liu Family.
While swirling the glass and hearing the gentle chinking of the ice cubes, Mr. Liu answered.
"You've grown up well. I'm proud of you."
He was never angry because he understood him.
"I'm not saying that being too emotional is good, but it makes you a living person. A human, with feelings. I'm actually thinking that it should be me expressing my gratitude to the little lady."
Mr. Liu continued as he calmly watched the gentle vortex appearing inside the glass while he swirled it gently.
Han Meixiu made Liu Zijian experience different kinds of emotions. Originally, he thought his son would treat his marriage like a task.
But somewhere along the way, he changed.
For Liu Zijian now, his marriage is probably the center of his life.
As a father, he's not against it. Although it would be better to balance all other aspects, he's not in the rush to inform the young man.
Along the way, he would eventually grow more.
Mr Liu's attention was caught again when he heard Liu Zijian.
"Dad, I'm worried that if her mother would really take her away... will she..." Liu Zijian has been wanting to ask his wife about it but for some reason he's hesitating.
"She's the one who can only answer that. Being afraid is normal, but letting your fear restrict you isn't. Face it head on, like what you always do. That's the way of life."
Liu Zijian inhaled deeply. He knew but, he seemed to be not too confident in his position in her life.
"Son, your wife isn't a normal woman. If you're already hesitant to face this head on, what are you going to do if you encounter a worse situation? There will be a lot more things that may happen in the future."
"Life itself is a complicated journey with several ups and downs. Having a companion is a good thing. The person can become both your strength and weakness. You should know how to move forward given each situation."
"Express your worries and fear. If there is someone who should have the right to know, it should be your wife. Don't be like me. There were things I couldn't tell your mother. If she would ask, I would lie. Then endless lies would be created to cover it up. It's simply exhausting."
"Besides, if she would go with her mother, you wound't follow?"
"I would." Liu Zijian immediately answered.
Mr. Liu chuckled. He expected as much.
"Good answer. I don't mind working again if you decided to abandon LCG and the hotel chains. I only have one condition." He said after sipping the whiskey with relish.
"What is it?" It wasn't because he really expected that Zhang Huiling would take his wife away but he just needed to prepare, just in case.
"Give me a grandson or daughter. I still have few years to train him. So even both you and Zilong decided not to take being the head of Liu Family, I won't mind."
Liu Zijian broke into smile.
"That's not a bad idea." He answered and sipped leisurely his own drink.
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