After the party was over, Xiao Hui was in the hall, sitting along with his grandparents. Yun Xi was sitting there too, but she had to leave when Butler Li called for her.
She was confused as to why he called her suddenly. When she went near him, he told her, “Young Miss, a maid forgot her watch in your room after cleaning it. She wanted to get it back, but Young Master is already there. The maid doesn’t want to anger Young Master. Can you please get that watch for her?”
Yun Xi didn’t think much of it and readily agreed. She then walked upstairs to her and Mo Shan’s bedroom.
The lights were turned off in the room. She wondered if Mo Shan was not inside, because he always used to turn on the lights until he was sleeping. So, she thought that Mo Shan was probably not in the room.
The switch to lights was just next to the door, so she could easily find the way to it. She turned the switch on, but there were still no lights in the room. “Is it broken?” She wondered.
Just as she was about to turn on the flashlight on her mobile phone, someone grabbed her by the waist. Yun Xi tried to scream out loud when the unknown figure closed her mouth with his palm.
“Shush", the figure hushed. Yun Xi realized that the unknown figure was none other than Mo Shan. She hit his chest in anger after which he let her go.
“Are you crazy, Mr. Mo? And, what are you doing here with no lights on? Also, how can you scare someone like this?” Yun Xi scolded him.
Yun Xi was going on and on with her scolding. She didn’t stop even after a while. Mo Shan couldn’t bear it anymore and thus leaned in to close her mouth with his. They kissed!
Just then, there was a click sound, and the room lit up. But it was a very dim light. Mo Shan let Yun Xi go when she turned quiet.
Yun Xi was shocked looking at the decorations inside the room. The room floor and ceiling were all covered with white and red balloons.
In the center of their bed laid rose petals making heart shape. Near the balcony area, a small table was set up, with a candle in the center of it. The room looked completely dreamy and magical.
Mo Shan grasped Yun Xi's hand amidst her confusion and led her to the table. He took out a chair for her to sit. After making sure that she was seated comfortably, Mo Shan took his seat across her too.
Yun Xi looked at Mo Shan in confusion and asked, “What is this all? Was it planned by you? Why?”
Yun Xi had so many questions in her heart, and she could summarise them only to this extent. She held the excitement bubbling inside her heart and waited for Mo Shan's answer.
“I will answer all your questions. But let’s order some food first, hmm?” With that, Mo Shan rang the bell which was on the table. Yun Xi only realized then that the bell existed there.
After a while, the door opened and 5-6 maids entered the room. Everyone held plates in their hands. They walked in a straight line, served them orderly, and walked outside directly after serving. They spoke no words. Yun Xi was stunned by all the arrangements.
She couldn’t hold her excitement anymore. “Will you please tell me now?” she asked Mo Shan in a cute voice.
Mo Shan replied while cutting the steak for her. “It’s an apology. For what happened this morning. I know I am in wrong. I didn’t think in favor of Xiao Hui. With my negligence, I might have hurt him very badly with my words. So, this is an apology.”
Yun Xi's eyes widened in realization. “But the person you should apologize to isn’t me. It’s Xiao Hui. So, what’s the meaning of this?”
Mo Shan sighed. It was not easy to convince his wife. “I know. And I have already apologized to Xiao Hui. Now, I especially want to apologize to my wife since I got to realize my mistake because of my wife. So, it’s all thanks to my wife.”
Mo Shan finally finished cutting the steak. He then handed Yun Xi the plate. He also served her freshly brewed juice, since she cannot drink wine because of her pregnancy. He felt Yun Xi's continuous stare at him.
“What is it?” he asked confused.
Yun didn’t speak for a while. Mo Shan gave her time to speak.
After a while, Yun Xi opened her mouth, “Mr. Mo, actually, rather than anger, I was feeling insecure.”
Mo Shan was stunned hearing her words. “Insecure? Insecure about what?” he asked in confusion.
Yun Xi explained, “Insecure about the fact that Xiao Hui will not want me anymore. You know the bond between Xiao Hui and me is not strong enough. It can break even with little strain. And, I don’t want it to happen. Your words earlier could have been that strain, so I was disappointed in you.”
She continued, “But, now I am not disappointed anymore. Because, even after hearing your words, Xiao Hui didn’t dislike me anymore. Instead, he has become more careful and polite towards me.”
Mo Shan could have never guessed it if Yun Xi herself didn’t tell him. Just then, he realized how great the impact could have been. He started feeling, even more, guiltier now.
He grabbed her hand and spoke seriously, “Sorry. I failed to realize it earlier. Don’t worry, I will help you in making your bond stinger with Xiao Hui. Also, I can tell that he loves you. So, don’t be too tensed about it. You still have someone in your womb that you have to take care of.”
Yun Xi smiled and nodded at his words.
Yun Xi wanted to ask him about something. But she was not sure how he would react, so she kept on fidgeting with her decisions.
“What is it? Just speak your mind", Mo Shan said when he saw her fidgeting her steaks with her fork.
“T... that... you know that girl. Who is she exactly?”
Mo Shan burst out laughing hearing her question. She sounded completely jealous, and he liked that.
Yun Xi glared at him for laughing. Getting her glare, Mo Shan stopped laughing but was still chuckling in between. He was feeling really happy. She looked especially cute when she was jealous.
Mo Shan spoke after enjoying her puffed looks. “She is no one. Actually, after my grandmother fell into a coma, she was hired as her caretaker. That’s all. Since it has been many years, family members feel glad for taking care of grandmother all along.”
“Oh, then we should take good care of her. But why didn’t I see her earlier?” Yun Xi asked again wanting to know everything in detail.
“It’s because she went to her hometown. For the gratitude towards her, Mo’s family takes care of all her expenses, from her tuition fees to her family's expenses.” Mo Shan explained everything in detail.
Yun Xi frowned listening to everything. “Is it a good idea to provide for the whole family? I know Grandmother's health cannot be compared to any amount of wealth. And that much money is also nothing for Mo Family. But still, you shouldn’t let the greed grow up, Mr. Mo. If that girl really had a nice character, then she would have never agreed with your decision of supporting her whole family. You should be extra careful while handling greed, Mr. Mo.”
Yun Xi warned him as she didn’t have a good feeling about that girl. The way that girl looked at her earlier told lots of stories, and she could read them. That girl, Linda, was not satisfied with just her job. She was eyeing something else, it might be power or a prestigious title.
If she could see that much, then Mo Shan could as well. He spoke after pausing for a bit. “I know. At first, she wasn’t like that. But I guess she got attached to greed as time went on. I have stationed some people around her and her family to keep eye on them. If she wants, she can still get back on the same path. But, if she doesn’t, then......”
He didn’t continue but Yun Xi could guess the consequences. It won’t go well.