Chapter 71: Chapter 71 Mrs. He Wants to Go Back on Her Word
Liu Minjun’s expression was somewhat sheepish as she was caught up in the excitement that her son could finally come into contact with women, almost forgetting this particular issue. The Xia Family certainly carried weight, and Xia Xinyu was dignified and virtuous, the daughter-in-law she had approved of. To let her go now was something Liu Minjun was still reluctant to do.
Moreover, for the past two years, fearing that this daughter-in-law might slip away, she did not know how many times she had given assurances. Now, to go back on her word, Liu Minjun hardly knew how to bring herself to speak about it.
He Jingyao, seeing the look of difficulty on his mother’s face, knew what was going on: “This is the trouble you’ve brought upon yourself, you solve it.”
Liu Minjun glared at him without much good grace.
He Jingyao gave a faint smile and stood up, saying, “I’m going to check on Ziyi.”
At the mention of her youngest daughter, Liu Minjun’s expression softened: “She’s been talking more frequently lately, the doctor says it’s a good sign.”
“Really?” He Jingyao looked forward with some anticipation, “I’m waiting for her to call me ‘brother’.”
His sister He Ziyi was eighteen this year, but she suffered from severe autism, and the number of times she had spoken to others was few and far between. However, He Ziyi had an exceptional talent for art.
He Jingyao entered He Ziyi’s room, pushed open the door, and instantly saw the colorful paintings on the wall.
In the corner, a girl was squatting; she held a paintbrush in her hand and was painting something on the wall, as if her world consisted only of these colors.
He Ziyi’s appearance was undoubtedly outstanding, her delicate features angelic. Perhaps because she hardly ever went outside, her skin was so pale it almost seemed transparent, as if it would melt at a touch.
Her severe autism prevented her from communicating with others, she could only use some simple words to express her needs. But for this sister, every member of the He family had endless patience.
What He Jingyao regretted was that because of his own issues, he was unable to get close to his sister, and could only watch her from a distance.
Amidst this regret, he suddenly missed Su Zixi terribly. Whenever he was with her, he felt complete.
He must marry this woman as soon as possible.
It wasn’t long before He Jingyao left the old mansion.
After saying goodbye to her son, Liu Minjun started to worry about how to broach the subject with Xia Xinyu. Little did she know before she came up with the right words, the maid reported that Miss Xia had come to visit.
“What?” Liu Minjun was startled, and with a guilty conscience, was tempted to pretend she was not at home, but considering her son’s happiness and that this matter had to be dealt with sooner or later, she had no choice but to say helplessly, “Let her in, please.”
Soon, Xia Xinyu’s figure appeared at the doorway. She was dressed in a proper skirt suit, as always, refined and elegant. Liu Minjun watched and couldn’t help but sigh; if not for her son’s issues, Xia Xinyu would undoubtedly be the most suitable candidate for a daughter-in-law.
Out of guilt, she was exceptionally warm to Xia Xinyu, even personally bringing her a cup of hot drink. Xia Xinyu accepted it with a start, already understanding what was happening.
With a gentle flutter of her long eyelashes, she spoke softly, “Auntie, just say what you want to say.”
Liu Minjun’s heart skipped a beat, but her smile remained warm: “I was thinking, Jingyao just left, I don’t know if you ran into each other.”
“What difference would it make if we did? Jingyao will never give me a second glance,” Xia Xinyu said with a self-deprecating smile, “Auntie, you don’t have to hide it from me. I know there’s a girl who Jingyao is immune to.”