Bai Guang poked Bai Zhi’s forehead with his finger. How could this child think that he wouldn’t give them a hoe?
"Xingxing, you need to understand something. Even if we haven’t spent much time together, the moment you ask for help, I will be there. Do you understand?"
In the past, they hadn’t asked, and naturally, he didn’t go out of his way to offer. That probably gave Bai Zhi the impression that he, as her uncle and cousin, wouldn’t help.
"I understand, Uncle."
Bai Zhi felt somewhat embarrassed. In fact, the words she blurted out just now were spoken on impulse; she wouldn’t normally say such things.
"As long as you know. I’ll find someone tomorrow. Here, I still have a few friends."
In the kitchen, Bai Xin was chopping meat, and Mu Yi was washing vegetables. It was something that had never happened before, Mu Yi was spending time alone with Bai Xin in the kitchen for the first time.
She cooked; he helped. This feeling was actually not bad at all. He wondered why he had never thought of helping before. It was so warm and cozy.
"Xinxin, I’m sorry I didn’t realize how awful my mom and sister were to you. From now on, I won’t let them bully you. Can you trust me with that?"
Mu Yi had thought it was just minor friction, but he didn’t expect that Mu Yu would actually throw things at Bai Xin.
"I’ve gotten used to it, but Mu Yi, this time I’ve come back because I saw your attitude wasn’t too bad. I really do want to settle down and have a child with you."
Ugh, saying insincere words was so uncomfortable, truly embarrassing. She wouldn’t be able to lie ever again. So for now, she would just endure.
Moved by her words, Mu Yi took her hand and looked at her passionately.
"Xinxin, I feel the same way. We should live our lives well together, we really must."
Mu Yi said this to Bai Xin and to himself. He was certain of his feelings for Bai Xin, that they should live well together.
"Okay, let’s continue cooking."
Bai Xin pulled her hand back and continued cooking, speaking as she cut the meat.
"I don’t have a job now, so how about I take Xingxing with me tomorrow to help you at the store, what do you say?" Bai Xin asked, seemingly offhand.
Mu Yi stiffened for a moment before responding.
"That place is a mess..."
"If you don’t want it, forget it." Bai Xin’s face suddenly turned cold.
"No no no, it’s not that. I mean, I’m just afraid you’ll find it boring. I would be more than happy to have you accompany me."
Mu Yi quickly corrected himself. What if Bai Xin got angry? It wasn’t a big deal to go and have a look.
"Hmm, that’s more like it. We’ll come by tomorrow at noon and bring you lunch."
Bai Xin’s mood improved, and Mu Yi breathed a sigh of relief.
During dinner, Bai Xin and Bai Zhi sat together, with Bai Xin continuously serving Bai Zhi food. Bai Guang, on the other hand, kept drinking with Mu Yi.
Mu Yi kept saying he dared not drink too much.
Old Mrs. Mu and Mu Yu didn’t come for dinner, but the banging and Mu Yu’s crying could still be heard. Bai Xin chose to ignore it.
At night, Bai Xin stayed with Bai Zhi, telling Mu Yi she was afraid Bai Zhi would be scared.
Mu Yi wished that Bai Zhi would leave the next day, but he was bound to be disappointed.
In the morning, Bai Guang said he was going out to see some old friends, and Bai Zhi stayed behind. Mu Yi could only grit his teeth and head to the store. He reminded himself again that Bai Zhi was truly his nemesis.
Such a grown child, couldn’t she live on her own? So pretentious. He was so frustrated, so annoyed. When on earth would Bai Zhi leave?