On the other hand, Xiang Weimin and Xiang Wai got to see a different version of everyone in this room once Raelle came. The way she talked to everyone was actually very interesting. The tone of her voice never changed. It was just as bland as ever. But you could hear how she treated everyone in this room by paying attention to her words.
When she sat with Grandfather Xiang, she looked like an obedient but kind of spoiled granddaughter. But the way Shui Koshing talked to her was also like he was indulging her. As for Zhai Yanjun, they were shocked to see how he interacted with Raelle. It came as such a surprise to Xiang Wai who always thought Zhai Yanjun just loved being serious.
But clearly, he was quite playful here. And about that date that Raelle mentioned. Her mind was actually stuck on that but she kept convincing herself that it meant something else. After all, Raelle was married to Shui Xian. There was no way she dated Zhai Yanjun.
"Maybe we should leave now," suggested Xiang Wai.
"Huh? So soon?" came Mu Chenyan's voice when she came back. "I mean, why don't guys stay tonight? Your rooms are all ready. Everything you possibly need is there."
Seeing her hesitation, Raelle stepped forward and said, "Aren't you staying with the Zhai family?" Xiang Weimin nodded while she went on, "Then isn't it better to stay at your own home than imposing on someone else?" She looked at Xiang Wai and added, "And you are also gonna be alone at your place anyway. Isn't it just good to stay here?"
Yue shook her head, 'She really goes against her own ideas for your sake.'
Mu Chenyan couldn't disagree with her words. Even she knew why Raelle offered them to stay here. It was for her and Grandfather Xiang.
"Yanyan, you can just show them their rooms," said Raelle without waiting for their replies. "And stop treating them as ancestors."
"Ellie," Mu Chenyan rebuked in a soft voice. "That's not nice to say."
"When have I been nice?" was Raelle's reply. "And if they are so nice, they can do this much for you and Opa."
Xiang Weimin and Xiang Wai were stunned by her words and also by the aura she was emanating out of nowhere. It was like she could crush them with her aura and force them to submit to her. This feeling actually reminded both of them of their father. This realization made them both share a look before they sighed.
Xiang Weimin held back Xiang Wai as he said, "We'll be staying, Aunt."
"Oh, really?" asked Mu Chenyan hopefully. "That's wonderful." She was just short of jumping around now.
Raelle walked to her grandfather and leaned down to hug him, "Opa, I'm leaving now. Take your meds and let your caregiver give your legs a massage. Then rest. You didn't take a nap today for sure."
Grandfather Xiang patted her back, "Yes, I'm going to rest now. You should hurry home and rest too."
"I'm going to," said Raelle. "Tomorrow, I'm gonna play basketball with Xian. You come to watch it."
Grandfather Xiang happily agreed, "I'll come to support you."
"Okay, if you come I definitely will win," said Raelle.
Grandfather Xiang rubbed her head, "It's okay not to win."
"Yes, yes, I know. I should just have fun."
"Yes, you should." He kissed her forehead lovingly and said, "Now, go."
Raelle nodded and turned to leave, she held Shui Koshing's arm and dragged him, "Let's go home, Bà!"
"Hey, what about me?" asked Shui Xian from behind.
"See your friend out and then come home," said Raelle.
Shui Xian looked at Zhai Yanjun, "What are you looking at? Are you also staying?"
Zhai Yanjun shook his head, "Nope. I have to leave." He hugged his aunt and said, "Ayi, I'll come to see you again later. Bye-bye!"
Yue rubbed his head and said goodbye to him. Then she turned to Mu Chenyan, 'Don't just stand there. We have to show them their rooms so that they can sleep.'
Mu Chenyan immediately came to action and directed them to their rooms. The mansion was way too big for people who actually lived here. Today, it looked especially deserted since the servants were on a holiday. When she said Xiang Weimin and Xiang Wai had their own rooms, she wasn't just saying it. It was the truth. No matter where they lived, there were always rooms for these two.
Not only that, since the time Raelle could remember, she had seen Mu Chenyan preparing clothes and necessities for her siblings every season. It was quite a waste of time and waste of money but Raelle never concerned herself about it since neither was it her time nor was it her money. It was all Mu Chenyan who seemed to just love wasting her time on such things.
"See if there is anything you need," said Mu Chenyan to both of them as she showed them their rooms which were right across from each other. "If there is anything missing. Look for me." She pointed at an intercom and added, "Just press 1 and you'll connect it to my room. Don't hesitate and just let me know anything you need." She took a pause to think about what else to say and continued, "You can find pajamas in the closet. There is a mini-fridge in the room. It's stacked with things. Ah! I'll bring some hot water for you to drink."
"Isn't she too attentive?" questioned Xiang Wai to her brother as she leaned against the door of her room. "It almost feels like she can't contain herself today."
Xiang Weimin nodded in agreement, "It seems she had been waiting for us for way too long." He lowered his eyes as he added, "It's weird though. It's the first time I know what it feels like to have someone waiting for you at home."
Xiang Wai couldn't deny his words. Even she didn't know how it felt to have someone waiting for you at home.. But it seems their Xiang family had always been waiting for them. Then why did they stubbornly took so long to come back home?
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