Being contained in Liu Zijian's embrace, Han Meixiu was somewhat disoriented. She wasn't able to gather her thoughts just yet when her husband spoke again.
"Tell me, what do you want to know."
"A lot..?" She answered. She really couldn't pin point specifically what were the things she wanted to know. Thus she gave him a vague answer.
"You can start asking now." He said and he released her from his embrace and lead her to the veranda. There's still enough time before dinner.
As they slowly walked together, she was thinking what would be the information she wanted to know. But the more she tried the more she couldn't come up with one.
In the end, they were already in the veranda but she was still silent.
Both were facing the horizon hiding behind those buildings from a certain distance. Liu Zijian was comfortably hugging her from behind as he waited for the first question she would ask. His face was a little lowered and leaning on her head smelling the subtle and gentle scent of her hair.
Though they're using the same shampoo, the smell of it on her hair was different. It carried a scent that he liked and could make him relax and contented.
Han Meixiu rummage her brain for a possible good questions that only Liu Zijian could answer. The basic information like his likes and dislikes could be provided by either Mommy Yi or Brother Long.
Questions about his childhood would be the same.
Then there was one she could eventually asked him that her curious mind was bugging her.
"Zijian, do you like me?"
If Han Meixiu was like a normal woman, she might not be able to ask it directly. But since she's not, she asked it like it was just asking someone if they want a piece of candy. She was just genuinely curious.
"Of course. I do." No one could force him to do something if in the first place he didn't like it. Marrying Han Meixiu was something he obediently obeyed because he liked her. Though he wasn't sure exactly when. If it was the time he saw her picture after Ye Ming told her she was the culprit of his marks or when he had his first set of revenge during the inauguration party or it was when she saw her enter the head chief's office that day, he didn't know nor wanted to know.
The important thing was, he liked her.
If there could be a word that could express an emotion more than like then that would might be more appropriate.
Upon hearing his answer, a fountain of happiness suddenly sprung inside Han Meixiu. Her cheeks slightly flushed as she spoke. It was as if the entire surrounding was immediately covered with pinkish soft clouds.
"I like you, too. Even when you were sleeping the first time I saw you, I was already attracted, you know." She said as she recalled how fascinated she was when she saw the Second Young Master Liu sleeping on the car before they brought him to the hotel room.
"I even thought how nice would it be if I could pester you that time." She continued. Her smile was becoming more evident as she talked.
Liu Zijian who has been listening started to feel extremely overwhelmed with fluffiness inside.
It was clear that he definitely liked what he's hearing. Her voice was like an unparalleled melody that gave a sweet tingling feeling inside him.
"But.. weren't you angry?" Han Meixiu suddenly remembered that Mommy Yi gave her warnings about the rage of Liu Zijian.
"I was. But not anymore. I think I should be thankful for that." He simply said without opening his eyes. He's been actually thinking how could he express his gratitude for that incident to his mother without getting 'abused'.
"Me, too. I think." Han Meixiu immediately said as she let out a soft chuckle that made Liu Zijian opened his eyes.
He didn't want to miss that kind of reaction. He turned her around to try to see it as he wasn't able to catch it.
Han Meixiu who was suddenly turned lost her balance but since Liu Zijian was securely holding her, she was able to stabilize herself in no time. Her eyes questioningly asked her husband why she was suddenly spun around.
"Laugh again. I didn't see it." He simply said as he held up elegantly her face using his forefinger.
The original baffled expression of Han Meixiu started to disappear as she smiled up until her eyes formed similar to a crescent moon.
"You have to make me laugh, again." She teasingly said. Her eyes were playfully communicating as they radiate an unwavering endless light.
Liu Zijian paused for a while and tried to recall how his brother would do when he wanted him to laugh.
His lips curled in an enticing arc and both of his hands moved.
"Noooo!" Han Meixiu screamed. Although she's not that ticklish, Liu Zijian was somewhat talented to find her sensitive spots that trigger that feeling.
She tried to avoid his hands and run inside the room but she was easily caught.
"Stop it! Stop it!" She was already tearing up because of too much laughing.
Liu Zijian then pulled Han Meixiu for them to both lie down on the bed.
His father was right, it's all up to him. They could give a lot of advice but in the end, it all depended on him.
If he didn't tell her first he wouldn't also know her feelings even from the very beginning.
This step was a good start.
He smiled and started to tickle the woman wrapped around his arms.
"Zijian! Enoough!!!"
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Madam Liu who was about to call the couple heard their voices when she arrived in front of their room, began to get conflicted. She didn't want to disturb the two but dinner's ready.
Although she's really happy with the development of the two, they couldn't miss the meal.
The doctor they visited specifically said Han Meixiu's diet should be well monitored.
Madam Liu then knocked on the door before she told them to go down for dinner.
When the two heard, they immediately fixed themselves and hand in hand went to the dining room.
If it was before, Liu Zilong who arrived a little earlier, might tease his younger brother again seeing the intertwined hands of the two that seemingly not allowing each other to let go.
But now, it was a common thing to see when he encountered this couple.