Chapter 940: [Bonus chapter] This Won't End Well
As soon as Mu Chenyan's hand landed on Cui Xukun's shoulder, two people felt pain in their shoulders. One was Shui Xian and the other was Zhai Yanjun. It was obvious that they both had gone through it for different reasons. And both were very familiar with Mu Chenyan's heavy hand.
While Shui Xian had a look of schadenfreude, Zhai Yanjun was dreading. Last time, he suffered just because he didn't show up on the blind date. Next time, if Mu Chenyan learned he was dating Xiang Wai, he'd the next prey. He gulped just thinking about it.
Xiang Wai held his hand and he looked up at her. She winked at him with a smile and Zhai Yanjun felt helpless. He leaned closer to her ear and whispered, "One day, she is gonna beat me up for your sake."
Xiang Wai didn't deny that because even she knew it. Even Shui Xian got bullied by Mu Chenyan at times even though Raelle was so protective of him. Much less Zhai Yanjun. Xiang Wai didn't think she had the ability to stand against her own aunt.
"What? Can't bear that much for me?" she asked.
He squeezed her hand with a tender look in his eyes, "I'll bear anything if you're there."
Xiang Wai looked satisfied with that answer and looked up only to find Hyson and Shui Xian looking at them meaningfully. Xiang Wai instantly let go of Zhai Yanjun's hand and stepped away from him. She really forgot the location and almost lost control. They were still in the early stage of dating. It wasn't time for the introduction to the family yet.
Both Hyson and Shui Xian shook their heads at their reaction.
Raelle left all these people be and stepped up to meet Hyson's group mates. Although she wasn't that close to them, they all were close to Hyson. That much of a connection between them was enough for her.
"Thank you for going to so much trouble to get the peace talisman for me," said Raelle to Huang Shuyi.
"It was no trouble," replied Huang Shuyi. "It's fine as long as you're okay. Otherwise, our little brother would be crying in a corner. We can't bear to see that."
Raelle didn't say anything. She knew Huang Shuyi did it for Hyson. And it was indeed because these four really didn't want to see Hyson sad at all. He was the mascot of their group, how could they see his upset?
As for the talisman, after going to the temple, she learned that it wasn't easy to get it. It was really not as simple as Huang Shuyi made it seem but she didn't voice out these details since he wasn't willing to do so either.
Then she looked at Lin Zhen, "Thank you! My husband really liked the gift. So, thank you for your help."
Lin Zhen waved his hand, "I didn't do much. You don't have to be so serious about it. I'm more than happy to help. It's not everyone who can get the honor to help Raelle Xiang."
"I agree," was Raelle's response making him smile at how she didn't feel any embarrassment at all.
Raelle spoke a few words with Feng Yiwen and Pei Zi Hong as well. Before she could continue, Cloe jumped in and started chatting with the members of her favorite boy group. She was like an excited fan jumping around so Raelle stepped aside from this fanatic.
Seeing her father looking at her, she sat down in front of him, "When did you come back?"
"Just a while ago," answered Xiang Hulin. He was actually feeling very excited inside since she actually came to talk to him on her own.
Raelle looked at his travel-worn look and asked, "Are you done with your work?"
Xiang Hulin wanted to say yes but that'd be a lie and it was easier for her to catch that lie too. So, he just honestly replied, "No. I just have two days. I have to go back. It's just I learned you got discharged yesterday so I wanted to come and see to make sure you're recovering well."
"You should go and freshen up," said Raelle. "I'm not leaving."
Xiang Hulin thought about it and nodded his head. He really had to go and take a shower and change his clothes. He was still wearing his military uniform and was giving others unnecessary pressure that naturally came to him because of his position in the army.
Once he left, Raelle looked around the living room and watched what everyone was doing. Shui Xian was actually enjoying the way Mu Chenyan was bullying Cui Xukun. Oh, well she was just greeting this new 'son-in-law' who was coveting a girl of their family. But of course, Shui Xian would put it in the category of 'bullying' because he was also a victim! But he didn't feel any sympathy for this ex-best friend of his at all as a fellow victim.
Meanwhile, Cloe has gathered around with the members of Fantasy making plans for who knew what and even Hyson went to join them and seemed to be bickering with Cloe about something.
Shui Koshing was patiently communicating with Yue Yue about something with a serious look on his face. Since Yue Yue was writing to communicate, Raelle couldn't tell what they were talking about. Xiang Wai had found her chance to slip away with Zhai Yanjun while Xiang Weimin was accompanying his grandfather.
Raelle didn't think she was sitting alone or no one was paying attention to her. Rather, she was glad that everyone was doing what they wanted instead of making her the center of attention which would really be uncomfortable for her.
In fact, she thought the lonely one was Amiah who sat beside her father but her eyes were glued to someone else. Raelle followed her eyes and realized that all her attention had been on Hyson all this time. Raelle looked closely and perceived the inexplicable emotion in Amiah's eyes when she looked at Hyson with a gentle smile playing on her lips.
Raelle looked at Amiah and then at Hyson before muttering softly, "This won't end well."
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