Chapter 628 Need Blessings
The biggest reason why Zhai Yanjun and Xiang Wai didn't work out was the fact that at the end of the day, they both didn't know how to love. Xiang Wai craved attention and love since her childhood. Even if she didn't remember her early childhood, her brain subconsciously looked for the love and attention that she received living in the Xiang family. And when she couldn't find it, it actually became her obsession.
As for Zhai Yanjun, he had long forgotten what love even felt like. His traumatic childhood made him withdrawn and quiet. And no desire was actually left inside of him. That was why he slowly even drifted away from Shui Xian's life. Zhai Yanjun was someone who felt like his existence didn't really matter at all.
When he was young, he heard his father telling him how much he loved his mother. But ironically, all Zhai Yanjun remembered was that whenever his parents were in the same room, they'd always have a fight. His mom's yelling and breaking things here and there always made him scared. And the tragedy was that his mother was supposed to make him feel protected and yet, she was the one whom he was scared of the most.
He was really scared of her.
This fear was deep-rooted in his mind, heart, and body. In fact, he used to tremble whenever he used to stand before his mother. That's why he chose to join the army. He wanted to grow out of that fear. It wasn't easy though. But Xiang Wai made it possible for him. She became that person whom he could depend on.
However, both of these people didn't know anything about love. They both had wrong expectations from this relationship from the very beginning. Their relationship didn't even begin on the right foot, how was it supposed to end well?
Seeing his son eating in silence, Zhai Kuijun suddenly asked, "Have you talked to that friend of yours lately?"
"Which friend?" asked Zhai Yanjun.
"Yue Fai," said Zhai Kuijun.
Zhai Yanjun frowned when he heard his father mentioning Hyson out of nowhere. It made him feel quite vigilant as well without him realizing it. "Even if I did, why are you asking about it?"
Zhai Kuijun found his son's reaction a bit strange but he didn't dwell over it and said, "The next time you meet him, take him out for a meal or something."
"Why?" Zhai Yanjun asked his father. Even if he wanted to take Hyson out for a meal, what does that have to do with his father? He had never seen his father this interested in any of his friends before. Not like he had plenty of friends but still, his father never even mentioned Shui Xian so casually. So, he had to ask to figure out what was up with his father.
"He saved your father's life," said Zhai Kuijun.
"Huh?" Zhai Yanjun looked confused.
Zhai Kuijun didn't explain, just said, "Just do it. Is it necessary to ask so much? Just know that he helped your father. Even though he wasn't obliged to do so." He took a pause as his expressions gentled, "He is a nice guy."
Zhai Yanjun's lips twitched hearing that nice guy comment. But he couldn't bring himself to shake his head and could only agree, "Yes, he is great!"
"Such high evaluation?" Zhai Kuijun raised his brow at his son. "Is everything okay, soldier? I feel like you think very highly of this friend of yours. Even though since the time you joined the army, you have become even more critical of people than you were before."
Zhai Yanjun shrugged, "He deserves this high evaluation. Although he is quite petty at times, he is still cute. And it's so fun to tease him. He knows I'm teasing him but he still couldn't stop himself from arguing."
Seeing him laughing like this, everyone at the table was just staring at him. This was something new for everyone there. He looked not just happy but playful and carefree. And it was a fact that Zhai Yanjun had never been playful or carefree in life.
"No wonder Tianyu says his little prince is a charmer," commented Grandfather Zhai as he stared at his grandson. "That little guy really has some magic."
Zhai Yanjun didn't understand why his grandfather said it but he didn't care either. He was happy to hear people complimenting his cousin brother.
"Weimin is living with his grandfather?" asked Grandmother Zhai.
"Yes," answered Zhai Yanjun. "Even Wai is there. And I think it's better for them to stay with their grandfather. They both need to know what a family feels like."
"I agree," said Zhai Kuijun. "Last time I talked with Hulin, he was over the moon. Just the fact that his children were all together got him so excited that I was wondering what would happen if he met his youngest daughter."
"You're talking about Raelle?" asked Zhai Yanjun.
Zhai Kuijun nodded his head.
"I can only say, bless General's soul," said Zhai Yanjun.
"What are you talking about?"
Zhai Yanjun looked at his father, "Dad, your friend would need more blessings if he wants to meet Raelle. Because it's not easy to have a conversation with her."
"She isn't that bad," commented Zhai Kuijun.
Zhai Yanjun almost spurted out the water from his mouth. "Not that bad? Okay, I agree that I like my Saozi a lot but even I'd say she isn't easy. It took me a while to get used to her personality. She is like fireworks. Beautiful but dangerous at the same time."
"You have gotten close to her?"
Zhai Yanjun nodded, "Actually, I realized that it isn't that difficult to get close to her. As long as you're not trying to push your luck with her. But she can be a real piece of work if you're trying to push your way into her life." He didn't continue to add anything else. Because he knew whatever he said won't really be enough to do justice to what Raelle was.
He had gotten pretty used to her but that didn't mean it was easy to do so.
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