UD: C31
The President's wife is as beautiful as a goddess
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The day after the next, Aunty and Uncle Xiao came over to my place in order to invite me over to theirs. Since they already knew about my and Xiao Huaisu's relationship from him beforehand, they had calmly accepted it. But it was due to this outcome that I was unable to put on the outwardly unperturbed demeanour I had with them during our prior meeting at my parent's house. Come to think of it... I was a teensy bit shy, and couldn't even open my mouth to speak. When we were outside their door, I couldn't stop the blush from spreading over my face. So right then, I had to stop Xiao Huaisu from opening it until after I took a moment to steady my nerves as well as catch my breath.
After another deep breath, I turned to look at Xiao Huaisu, who, unlike me, wore a calm and confident expression along with a soft smile. Looking directly at him, made me unwilling to accept defeat, so I then sad: "Okay, let's go in."
"No no no, I mean, I saw him go out for a little while not that long ago, then after when he came back, he was holding hands with a little girl. Don't even get me started on how cute she was, but she also looked like she and the president was carved from the same mould!" As she relayed this news, her tone was practically dripping with excitement.
After he said this, everyone booed him and said: "What's the point of you saying this? We're not blind? Do you think we all can't see it ourselves?"
I feel like the ugly son-in-law going over to meet my mother-in-law for the first time. That's not say that I'm ugly or anything, I'm just taking about the mood, alright? The mood! You get me?
So, pulling out my phone, I stared at my own face in the screen, then replied: "Of course. Our president's wife is a divine beauty, as beautiful as a goddess, like, literally..."
I'm just really nervous!
"Why does your tummy hurt then? Are you having a baby?"
After another deep breath, I turned to look at Xiao Huaisu, who, unlike me, wore a calm and confident expression along with a soft smile. Looking directly at him, made me unwilling to accept defeat, so I then sad: "Okay, let's go in."
With this said, Lee Moli simply washed her hands, tossed me a contemptuous look, then leisurely walked out the kitchen. In a little while after that, Xiao Huaisu had walked in while rolling up his sleeves: "I'll take care of this."
I had told myself I would act reservedly, and act as naturally as I usually did. But when I accepted the first meeting gift Aunty Xiao had given me, and felt how heavy it weighed, I couldn't help the bounds of excitement welling up within me. The red envelope felt like it had in a lot money!
Once we were there, I cosied up to my mom, turning on the tap then asked her: "Hey, mom, does this mean you've you finally accepted us?"
"Thank you very much, Aunty Xiao!" I took the red envelope while thanking her with giggle.
In turn, seven mouths along with eight tongues, all then asked me in unison: "Is the president's wife a beauty?!"
With this said, Lee Moli simply washed her hands, tossed me a contemptuous look, then leisurely walked out the kitchen. In a little while after that, Xiao Huaisu had walked in while rolling up his sleeves: "I'll take care of this."
Li You took a look at my deliberate sad and funny expression, her face soon breaking out into a stream of endless giggles.
Having heard me refer to her in that manner, she let out a chuckle and said: "This red envelope is called a changing fee. So are you going to change how you call you me after you take it or are you not?"
Hearing him say that, I waved embarrassedly as I countered: "That was only because I let him win! You can't say for sure he'll be able to take me down now..." As I was done saying this, the memory of what happened between Xiao Huaisu and me at the resort popped into my mind. Deciding to quickly change the subject, I didn't skip a beat as I accepted his red envelope then said: "Dad!"
The clever me, despite a moment of being caught off-guard, immediately grinned and cried out: "Mum!" Then turned my eyes to Uncle Xiao with an expression I perceived to be a rather resolute.
In response to this, Lee Moli gave a snort, replying: "If I didn't accept you two, I would've never opened the door for him." Feels more than a bit tsundere-like, yeah?
"She has nothing to worry about when it comes to our president, that's the confidence which comes from being a goddess."
"No no no, I mean, I saw him go out for a little while not that long ago, then after when he came back, he was holding hands with a little girl. Don't even get me started on how cute she was, but she also looked like she and the president was carved from the same mould!" As she relayed this news, her tone was practically dripping with excitement.
To me, Uncle Xiao was always someone who seemed tall and majestic—like a mountain—but even he too smiled at me warmly, pulling out his own red envelope before saying: "This is for you. And if Huaisu ever picks on you just tell me and your mum, alright? If you can't take him on, we'll help you do it. From what I remember, you never managed to get a hit in on him in the past, right?"
If the quick-wittedness of the crowd hadn't come up with the right situation for me, I would've ended up having to rely on my just short-circuited brain and would've probably screwed myself over.
Hearing him say that, I waved embarrassedly as I countered: "That was only because I let him win! You can't say for sure he'll be able to take me down now..." As I was done saying this, the memory of what happened between Xiao Huaisu and me at the resort popped into my mind. Deciding to quickly change the subject, I didn't skip a beat as I accepted his red envelope then said: "Dad!"
——The Bureau of Education has sent out an red alert for an incoming thunderstorm. You are advised to come retrieve your child from the premises immediately. Afternoon classes are suspended. Please forward this message where need be.
Those words of mine were ambitious. But, the thing is, when I first fell in love with Xiao Huaisu, I used to daydream about asking Uncle and Aunty Xiao to call them mum and dad, and would rather shamelessly say to them in that scene: "You don't have to worry, okay? I'll take very good care of Xiao Huaisu! So just give him to me!"
The clever me, despite a moment of being caught off-guard, immediately grinned and cried out: "Mum!" Then turned my eyes to Uncle Xiao with an expression I perceived to be a rather resolute.
Now that that scene from my dreams had come true, I didn't dare say that line out to them for real. After all, to them, I'm just a recent university graduate who hasn't been working for that long, and one who is much younger than their son. So if I said such a thing to them out loud, the only thing I'd get would surely be laughed at to death.
The day after the next, Aunty and Uncle Xiao came over to my place in order to invite me over to theirs. Since they already knew about my and Xiao Huaisu's relationship from him beforehand, they had calmly accepted it. But it was due to this outcome that I was unable to put on the outwardly unperturbed demeanour I had with them during our prior meeting at my parent's house. Come to think of it... I was a teensy bit shy, and couldn't even open my mouth to speak. When we were outside their door, I couldn't stop the blush from spreading over my face. So right then, I had to stop Xiao Huaisu from opening it until after I took a moment to steady my nerves as well as catch my breath.
Taking advantage of when they were no longer paying attention to me, I wiped the beads of sweat oozing from my forehead.
"Li You has dad to play with." After saying this, he picked up a bowl in the sink and began scrubbing, his motions nimble as he scrubbed the indescribably clean. But of course the ones I scrubbed were equally washed as clean too.
At noon, we ate lunch and chatted about many interesting topics. Then, after seeing the time, Xiao Huaisu and I left since we knew it was time for Aunty and Uncle's afternoon nap.
Without lifting my head to look at him, I told him in return: "It's only a few bowls, do we really need swap between a few people to wash them? You can just go talk with my dad, play with Li You or something."
After the scab from Li You's wound fell off, she had started back school again. Before this, Xiao Huaisu had always worked really hard, as he went over every evening after work to help her review her school work then played with her, and because of this relationship, Lee Moli grew more tolerant of Xiao Huaisu. Prior to this, after we ate dinner at their place, Madam Lee Moli would send us packing without an ounce of sympathy. But this time around when we brought Li You back from kindergarten, ate dinner, and were getting ready to leave, that Madam Lee Moli had announced: "It's raining out, so you two should stay here for the night."
"For sure, she has to be absurdly beautiful. Otherwise, how else would she have managed to capture someone as handsome, mature and charming as our president? All you need to do is take a look at that girl to guess the gist of the matter at hand."
"Just get all these dishes washed up, you lil good for nothing."
"What reason would I have to lie to you guys? I'm telling the truth. He walked right in here hand in hand with a little girl."
Seeing I was neck deep in work, I secretly clicked on Xiao Huaisu's avatar and sent him a SOS.
iana: mirror, mirror in my hand, Li Tian is the most beautiful goddess in all the lands~ (❁´◡`❁)
Having heard me refer to her in that manner, she let out a chuckle and said: "This red envelope is called a changing fee. So are you going to change how you call you me after you take it or are you not?"
After the scab from Li You's wound fell off, she had started back school again. Before this, Xiao Huaisu had always worked really hard, as he went over every evening after work to help her review her school work then played with her, and because of this relationship, Lee Moli grew more tolerant of Xiao Huaisu. Prior to this, after we ate dinner at their place, Madam Lee Moli would send us packing without an ounce of sympathy. But this time around when we brought Li You back from kindergarten, ate dinner, and were getting ready to leave, that Madam Lee Moli had announced: "It's raining out, so you two should stay here for the night."
I had told myself I would act reservedly, and act as naturally as I usually did. But when I accepted the first meeting gift Aunty Xiao had given me, and felt how heavy it weighed, I couldn't help the bounds of excitement welling up within me. The red envelope felt like it had in a lot money!
The receptionist rolled her eyes one she heard this, explaining: "Listen to me all the way, alright? That little girl's profile isn't all that like the president's, but it's clearly pronounced, delicate and cute."
After another deep breath, I turned to look at Xiao Huaisu, who, unlike me, wore a calm and confident expression along with a soft smile. Looking directly at him, made me unwilling to accept defeat, so I then sad: "Okay, let's go in."
Both Xiao Huaisu and I were left stunned. And afterwards, I scurried off to giddily help Lee Moli carry the empty dishes into the kitchen.
"Sure..." I whispered in reply. Then after peeling it for her quickly, she was no different than one wanting to grant a reward to a lackey who served her well, offering the other banana to me she said: "This one is for you."
I frigidly turned my body around, to see the one standing behind me was Li You with two bananas in hand, handing one of them over to me before saying: "Help me peel this."
Anyway, although Xiao Huaisu and I were allowed to stay the night, both of us were given our own rooms. But even if Lee Moli had let us sleep together in the same place for the night, I wouldn't have dared to do anything inappropriate to Xiao Huaisu.
Once we were there, I cosied up to my mom, turning on the tap then asked her: "Hey, mom, does this mean you've you finally accepted us?"
The President's wife is as beautiful as a goddess
I choked. My lips pulling upwards as I replied: "That's right. But now, because you made me get all mad, I don't actually need to go any more."
After another deep breath, I turned to look at Xiao Huaisu, who, unlike me, wore a calm and confident expression along with a soft smile. Looking directly at him, made me unwilling to accept defeat, so I then sad: "Okay, let's go in."
The day after the next, Aunty and Uncle Xiao came over to my place in order to invite me over to theirs. Since they already knew about my and Xiao Huaisu's relationship from him beforehand, they had calmly accepted it. But it was due to this outcome that I was unable to put on the outwardly unperturbed demeanour I had with them during our prior meeting at my parent's house. Come to think of it... I was a teensy bit shy, and couldn't even open my mouth to speak. When we were outside their door, I couldn't stop the blush from spreading over my face. So right then, I had to stop Xiao Huaisu from opening it until after I took a moment to steady my nerves as well as catch my breath.
"Heeheehee— For the sake of your son's happiness. You really are a great mom!"
In response to this, Lee Moli gave a snort, replying: "If I didn't accept you two, I would've never opened the door for him." Feels more than a bit tsundere-like, yeah?
"His daughter truly does have an extraordinary appearance, so she'll definitely grow up rich, fair, and pretty!"
When Xiao Huaisu left to pick her up, it had begun drizzling outside, and later after he got back, it had already begun pouring outside. It kept growing heavier and heavier, and the skies where covered in clouds drenched in black, the scene making it seem as though it was still three or four o'clock in the morning when the sun had yet to rise.
"... You man the front desk, so isn't seeing the president, like, normal?"
The next day, after eating breakfast, Li You put on her backpack then waved Li Zhi and Lee Moli before following Xiao Huaisu and I to the garage. First we were planning to drop her off at her kindergarten then head to the company.
Without lifting my head to look at him, I told him in return: "It's only a few bowls, do we really need swap between a few people to wash them? You can just go talk with my dad, play with Li You or something."
"Heeheehee— For the sake of your son's happiness. You really are a great mom!"
"Do you think they have as much free time as you?" Without waiting for me to answer, a female colleague standing to my right, seeming to understand spoke up, garnering the agreeing nods of everyone around her.
"Just get all these dishes washed up, you lil good for nothing."
Xiao Huaisu smiled as he nodded, saying: "Yeah, it wasn't easy. But it went much smoother than I thought, however."
"Li Tian, have you see the president's wife? She's definitely a beauty, right?" All of then patting my shoulder, all of them hoping I'd say a few words to describe it.
In turn, seven mouths along with eight tongues, all then asked me in unison: "Is the president's wife a beauty?!"
Right as I hugged Xiao Huaisu, I noticed a little person waking in behind him, who then asked: "Dad, why are you hugging Uncle Xiao?"
Seeing I was neck deep in work, I secretly clicked on Xiao Huaisu's avatar and sent him a SOS.
"Yes, Ma'am!"
——The kindergarten sent an advisory for a incoming thunderstorm. They already issued a red alert saying you have to go to there to pick up your kid and afternoon classes have been suspended. I'm buried in work right now and can't leave, so are you busy? If you're not, can you go pick her up?
With this said, Lee Moli simply washed her hands, tossed me a contemptuous look, then leisurely walked out the kitchen. In a little while after that, Xiao Huaisu had walked in while rolling up his sleeves: "I'll take care of this."
"Dad just had a tummy ache and was hugging Uncle Xiao to get a little rest." These words of mine said to Li You done so with much honour and dignity.
Those words of mine were ambitious. But, the thing is, when I first fell in love with Xiao Huaisu, I used to daydream about asking Uncle and Aunty Xiao to call them mum and dad, and would rather shamelessly say to them in that scene: "You don't have to worry, okay? I'll take very good care of Xiao Huaisu! So just give him to me!"
"She has nothing to worry about when it comes to our president, that's the confidence which comes from being a goddess."
Without lifting my head to look at him, I told him in return: "It's only a few bowls, do we really need swap between a few people to wash them? You can just go talk with my dad, play with Li You or something."
"Didn't you just say the little girl resembles the president? So how can you now say we can make out hers based on her appearance?"
"Just get all these dishes washed up, you lil good for nothing."
Anyway, although Xiao Huaisu and I were allowed to stay the night, both of us were given our own rooms. But even if Lee Moli had let us sleep together in the same place for the night, I wouldn't have dared to do anything inappropriate to Xiao Huaisu.
Hearing him say that, I waved embarrassedly as I countered: "That was only because I let him win! You can't say for sure he'll be able to take me down now..." As I was done saying this, the memory of what happened between Xiao Huaisu and me at the resort popped into my mind. Deciding to quickly change the subject, I didn't skip a beat as I accepted his red envelope then said: "Dad!"
"The president!"
"Li You has dad to play with." After saying this, he picked up a bowl in the sink and began scrubbing, his motions nimble as he scrubbed the indescribably clean. But of course the ones I scrubbed were equally washed as clean too.
Once I heard this guess of hers however, I breathed a sigh of relief. Afterwards putting on a "Yeah, that's how it is. What she said is exactly right" expression as I plastered on a smile.
After we both got done washing the dishes, we packed them into in the disinfection cabinet. Patting Xiao Huaisu on the shoulder, I then told him in a emotional tone: "My mom finally gave us the official nod. Ah... it was not easy, brother."
I took the banana, and gave her a smile. Moving to then grab some tissues to clean up the water on the screen. As soon as I turned my head, the little lady had already began to leisurely make her exit, it appearing her departing figure would be going to find Xiao Huaisu.
Xiao Huaisu smiled as he nodded, saying: "Yeah, it wasn't easy. But it went much smoother than I thought, however."
"She has nothing to worry about when it comes to our president, that's the confidence which comes from being a goddess."
Right as I hugged Xiao Huaisu, I noticed a little person waking in behind him, who then asked: "Dad, why are you hugging Uncle Xiao?"
"A man's able and the woman's beautiful is the standard, right? So if the president wife's appearance is just average, it'd be a waste of resources!"
If the quick-wittedness of the crowd hadn't come up with the right situation for me, I would've ended up having to rely on my just short-circuited brain and would've probably screwed myself over.
——The Bureau of Education has sent out an red alert for an incoming thunderstorm. You are advised to come retrieve your child from the premises immediately. Afternoon classes are suspended. Please forward this message where need be.
Without lifting my head to look at him, I told him in return: "It's only a few bowls, do we really need swap between a few people to wash them? You can just go talk with my dad, play with Li You or something."
"She has nothing to worry about when it comes to our president, that's the confidence which comes from being a goddess."
"Dad just had a tummy ache and was hugging Uncle Xiao to get a little rest." These words of mine said to Li You done so with much honour and dignity.
To me, Uncle Xiao was always someone who seemed tall and majestic—like a mountain—but even he too smiled at me warmly, pulling out his own red envelope before saying: "This is for you. And if Huaisu ever picks on you just tell me and your mum, alright? If you can't take him on, we'll help you do it. From what I remember, you never managed to get a hit in on him in the past, right?"
Now embarrassed, that guy scratched his head and sat back down.
The next day, after eating breakfast, Li You put on her backpack then waved Li Zhi and Lee Moli before following Xiao Huaisu and I to the garage. First we were planning to drop her off at her kindergarten then head to the company.
The next day, after eating breakfast, Li You put on her backpack then waved Li Zhi and Lee Moli before following Xiao Huaisu and I to the garage. First we were planning to drop her off at her kindergarten then head to the company.
I feel like the ugly son-in-law going over to meet my mother-in-law for the first time. That's not say that I'm ugly or anything, I'm just taking about the mood, alright? The mood! You get me?
"Why does your tummy hurt then? Are you having a baby?"
"... You man the front desk, so isn't seeing the president, like, normal?"
Splurt— All the water in my mouth was spurted out, completely spraying the screen of my computer. Plus, because it was almost time to clock out, the office at that moment was bustling. But the instant that 'dad' had rung out, it all instantly froze, becoming dreadfully silent.
"Li Tian, have you see the president's wife? She's definitely a beauty, right?" All of then patting my shoulder, all of them hoping I'd say a few words to describe it.
The corners of my mouth twitched: "..."
Right as everyone around me were making up all sorts of crazy ideas while asking me to explain, that receptionist suddenly stood up and giddily walked over, then began asking me: "Are you the godfather of our president's daughter? But then again, you do have a really good relationship with the president, so I guess it's normal for his daughter to see you as a godfather then, yeah..." This sentence of hers made everyone return to their senses, as well as urging the curiosity in them to practically gush.
"No no no, I mean, I saw him go out for a little while not that long ago, then after when he came back, he was holding hands with a little girl. Don't even get me started on how cute she was, but she also looked like she and the president was carved from the same mould!" As she relayed this news, her tone was practically dripping with excitement.
All the people who gathered around the receptionist earlier, now had all their eyes trained on me.
"Thank... you..."
"Thank you very much, Aunty Xiao!" I took the red envelope while thanking her with giggle.
Xiao Huaisu pushed me away to turn and pick up Li You. From beside them, I pinched her lttle cheeks and said: "Hey, you need to remember that most tummy aches have something to do with the stomach and intestines, or somebody just needs to potty, okay? So it has nothing to do with having a baby."
From behind me, another co-worker also slid over in their chair to ask: "The president's been in charge of us for a long time now, so how come we haven't seen the missus drop by to visit him?"
The receptionist rolled her eyes one she heard this, explaining: "Listen to me all the way, alright? That little girl's profile isn't all that like the president's, but it's clearly pronounced, delicate and cute."
Right as I hugged Xiao Huaisu, I noticed a little person waking in behind him, who then asked: "Dad, why are you hugging Uncle Xiao?"
"Oh? Okay..." Li You snuggled in Xiao Huaisu's arms without a care in the world as she then pointed to me and added: "So do you need to go potty then?"
At noon, we ate lunch and chatted about many interesting topics. Then, after seeing the time, Xiao Huaisu and I left since we knew it was time for Aunty and Uncle's afternoon nap.
When it was around ten of that morning, I had received an advisory from her teacher in the parents' chat group.
Hearing him say that, I waved embarrassedly as I countered: "That was only because I let him win! You can't say for sure he'll be able to take me down now..." As I was done saying this, the memory of what happened between Xiao Huaisu and me at the resort popped into my mind. Deciding to quickly change the subject, I didn't skip a beat as I accepted his red envelope then said: "Dad!"
I choked. My lips pulling upwards as I replied: "That's right. But now, because you made me get all mad, I don't actually need to go any more."
Those words of mine were ambitious. But, the thing is, when I first fell in love with Xiao Huaisu, I used to daydream about asking Uncle and Aunty Xiao to call them mum and dad, and would rather shamelessly say to them in that scene: "You don't have to worry, okay? I'll take very good care of Xiao Huaisu! So just give him to me!"
At noon, we ate lunch and chatted about many interesting topics. Then, after seeing the time, Xiao Huaisu and I left since we knew it was time for Aunty and Uncle's afternoon nap.
Those words of mine were ambitious. But, the thing is, when I first fell in love with Xiao Huaisu, I used to daydream about asking Uncle and Aunty Xiao to call them mum and dad, and would rather shamelessly say to them in that scene: "You don't have to worry, okay? I'll take very good care of Xiao Huaisu! So just give him to me!"
"Tsk tsk tsk... They really are an enviable family of three. The man's handsome, the woman is beautiful, and the daughter is so gosh-darn cute. Looking at her features now, dare I say, that in twenty years even she herself would be a goddess level beauty who can charm the hearts of a thousand boys!"
Right as everyone around me were making up all sorts of crazy ideas while asking me to explain, that receptionist suddenly stood up and giddily walked over, then began asking me: "Are you the godfather of our president's daughter? But then again, you do have a really good relationship with the president, so I guess it's normal for his daughter to see you as a godfather then, yeah..." This sentence of hers made everyone return to their senses, as well as urging the curiosity in them to practically gush.
Li You took a look at my deliberate sad and funny expression, her face soon breaking out into a stream of endless giggles.
Both Xiao Huaisu and I were left stunned. And afterwards, I scurried off to giddily help Lee Moli carry the empty dishes into the kitchen.
At noon, we ate lunch and chatted about many interesting topics. Then, after seeing the time, Xiao Huaisu and I left since we knew it was time for Aunty and Uncle's afternoon nap.
I took the banana, and gave her a smile. Moving to then grab some tissues to clean up the water on the screen. As soon as I turned my head, the little lady had already began to leisurely make her exit, it appearing her departing figure would be going to find Xiao Huaisu.
Anyway, although Xiao Huaisu and I were allowed to stay the night, both of us were given our own rooms. But even if Lee Moli had let us sleep together in the same place for the night, I wouldn't have dared to do anything inappropriate to Xiao Huaisu.
Once I messaged this, Xiao Huaisu only sent a single word in reply: Yes.
***
"Do you think they have as much free time as you?" Without waiting for me to answer, a female colleague standing to my right, seeming to understand spoke up, garnering the agreeing nods of everyone around her.
"Yes, Ma'am!"
From ever since he knew about Li You being his kid, to make up for his absence, Xiao Huaisu had been eager to get more chances to be with Li You.
The next day, after eating breakfast, Li You put on her backpack then waved Li Zhi and Lee Moli before following Xiao Huaisu and I to the garage. First we were planning to drop her off at her kindergarten then head to the company.
Around them where a few female employees, who upon hearing her, all immediately cried out in shock: "What?! Didn't you say the president was single?" Their expressions were covered in hard to conceal disappointment. It was the kind of expression worn when one found out a beautiful man turned out to actually be taken.
At noon, we ate lunch and chatted about many interesting topics. Then, after seeing the time, Xiao Huaisu and I left since we knew it was time for Aunty and Uncle's afternoon nap.
When it was around ten of that morning, I had received an advisory from her teacher in the parents' chat group.
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When it was around ten of that morning, I had received an advisory from her teacher in the parents' chat group.
When it was around ten of that morning, I had received an advisory from her teacher in the parents' chat group.
The corners of my mouth twitched: "..."
After another deep breath, I turned to look at Xiao Huaisu, who, unlike me, wore a calm and confident expression along with a soft smile. Looking directly at him, made me unwilling to accept defeat, so I then sad: "Okay, let's go in."
"Oh? Okay..." Li You snuggled in Xiao Huaisu's arms without a care in the world as she then pointed to me and added: "So do you need to go potty then?"
"Just get all these dishes washed up, you lil good for nothing."
Right as everyone around me were making up all sorts of crazy ideas while asking me to explain, that receptionist suddenly stood up and giddily walked over, then began asking me: "Are you the godfather of our president's daughter? But then again, you do have a really good relationship with the president, so I guess it's normal for his daughter to see you as a godfather then, yeah..." This sentence of hers made everyone return to their senses, as well as urging the curiosity in them to practically gush.
——The Bureau of Education has sent out an red alert for an incoming thunderstorm. You are advised to come retrieve your child from the premises immediately. Afternoon classes are suspended. Please forward this message where need be.
"Just get all these dishes washed up, you lil good for nothing."
So, pulling out my phone, I stared at my own face in the screen, then replied: "Of course. Our president's wife is a divine beauty, as beautiful as a goddess, like, literally..."
The corners of my mouth twitched: "..."
Classes are suspended...
In a rather regretful tone, she then said: "It turns out he's not single... and I have no idea who the president's wife even is. She must be some sort of beauty, right?"
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The corners of my mouth twitched: "..."
Seeing I was neck deep in work, I secretly clicked on Xiao Huaisu's avatar and sent him a SOS.
Right as I hugged Xiao Huaisu, I noticed a little person waking in behind him, who then asked: "Dad, why are you hugging Uncle Xiao?"
——The kindergarten sent an advisory for a incoming thunderstorm. They already issued a red alert saying you have to go to there to pick up your kid and afternoon classes have been suspended. I'm buried in work right now and can't leave, so are you busy? If you're not, can you go pick her up?
"Then, that's a relief."
Without lifting my head to look at him, I told him in return: "It's only a few bowls, do we really need swap between a few people to wash them? You can just go talk with my dad, play with Li You or something."
Splurt— All the water in my mouth was spurted out, completely spraying the screen of my computer. Plus, because it was almost time to clock out, the office at that moment was bustling. But the instant that 'dad' had rung out, it all instantly froze, becoming dreadfully silent.
Li You took a look at my deliberate sad and funny expression, her face soon breaking out into a stream of endless giggles.
Now that that scene from my dreams had come true, I didn't dare say that line out to them for real. After all, to them, I'm just a recent university graduate who hasn't been working for that long, and one who is much younger than their son. So if I said such a thing to them out loud, the only thing I'd get would surely be laughed at to death.
Once I messaged this, Xiao Huaisu only sent a single word in reply: Yes.
"Heeheehee— For the sake of your son's happiness. You really are a great mom!"
From ever since he knew about Li You being his kid, to make up for his absence, Xiao Huaisu had been eager to get more chances to be with Li You.
"What are you relieved about?"
When Xiao Huaisu left to pick her up, it had begun drizzling outside, and later after he got back, it had already begun pouring outside. It kept growing heavier and heavier, and the skies where covered in clouds drenched in black, the scene making it seem as though it was still three or four o'clock in the morning when the sun had yet to rise.
Now that that scene from my dreams had come true, I didn't dare say that line out to them for real. After all, to them, I'm just a recent university graduate who hasn't been working for that long, and one who is much younger than their son. So if I said such a thing to them out loud, the only thing I'd get would surely be laughed at to death.
At eleven o'clock, when it was near the end of work, one of the ladies at the front desk held a coffee cup in her hand and said to the woman in the department she hung out with: "Guess who I just saw?"
Taking advantage of when they were no longer paying attention to me, I wiped the beads of sweat oozing from my forehead.
"Who?"
"Tsk tsk tsk... They really are an enviable family of three. The man's handsome, the woman is beautiful, and the daughter is so gosh-darn cute. Looking at her features now, dare I say, that in twenty years even she herself would be a goddess level beauty who can charm the hearts of a thousand boys!"
From behind me, another co-worker also slid over in their chair to ask: "The president's been in charge of us for a long time now, so how come we haven't seen the missus drop by to visit him?"
Seeing I was neck deep in work, I secretly clicked on Xiao Huaisu's avatar and sent him a SOS.
"Who?"
I frigidly turned my body around, to see the one standing behind me was Li You with two bananas in hand, handing one of them over to me before saying: "Help me peel this."
Now that that scene from my dreams had come true, I didn't dare say that line out to them for real. After all, to them, I'm just a recent university graduate who hasn't been working for that long, and one who is much younger than their son. So if I said such a thing to them out loud, the only thing I'd get would surely be laughed at to death.
"Heeheehee— For the sake of your son's happiness. You really are a great mom!"
"The president!"
"Thank... you..."
I choked. My lips pulling upwards as I replied: "That's right. But now, because you made me get all mad, I don't actually need to go any more."
——The kindergarten sent an advisory for a incoming thunderstorm. They already issued a red alert saying you have to go to there to pick up your kid and afternoon classes have been suspended. I'm buried in work right now and can't leave, so are you busy? If you're not, can you go pick her up?
"... You man the front desk, so isn't seeing the president, like, normal?"
"For sure, she has to be absurdly beautiful. Otherwise, how else would she have managed to capture someone as handsome, mature and charming as our president? All you need to do is take a look at that girl to guess the gist of the matter at hand."
"Dad just had a tummy ache and was hugging Uncle Xiao to get a little rest." These words of mine said to Li You done so with much honour and dignity.
In turn, seven mouths along with eight tongues, all then asked me in unison: "Is the president's wife a beauty?!"
Those words of mine were ambitious. But, the thing is, when I first fell in love with Xiao Huaisu, I used to daydream about asking Uncle and Aunty Xiao to call them mum and dad, and would rather shamelessly say to them in that scene: "You don't have to worry, okay? I'll take very good care of Xiao Huaisu! So just give him to me!"
I choked. My lips pulling upwards as I replied: "That's right. But now, because you made me get all mad, I don't actually need to go any more."
"No no no, I mean, I saw him go out for a little while not that long ago, then after when he came back, he was holding hands with a little girl. Don't even get me started on how cute she was, but she also looked like she and the president was carved from the same mould!" As she relayed this news, her tone was practically dripping with excitement.
When it was around ten of that morning, I had received an advisory from her teacher in the parents' chat group.
Around them where a few female employees, who upon hearing her, all immediately cried out in shock: "What?! Didn't you say the president was single?" Their expressions were covered in hard to conceal disappointment. It was the kind of expression worn when one found out a beautiful man turned out to actually be taken.
Now embarrassed, that guy scratched his head and sat back down.
"What reason would I have to lie to you guys? I'm telling the truth. He walked right in here hand in hand with a little girl."
"Thank you very much, Aunty Xiao!" I took the red envelope while thanking her with giggle.
In a rather regretful tone, she then said: "It turns out he's not single... and I have no idea who the president's wife even is. She must be some sort of beauty, right?"
Li You took a look at my deliberate sad and funny expression, her face soon breaking out into a stream of endless giggles.
All the people who gathered around the receptionist earlier, now had all their eyes trained on me.
I took the banana, and gave her a smile. Moving to then grab some tissues to clean up the water on the screen. As soon as I turned my head, the little lady had already began to leisurely make her exit, it appearing her departing figure would be going to find Xiao Huaisu.
Now embarrassed, that guy scratched his head and sat back down.
I choked. My lips pulling upwards as I replied: "That's right. But now, because you made me get all mad, I don't actually need to go any more."
"For sure, she has to be absurdly beautiful. Otherwise, how else would she have managed to capture someone as handsome, mature and charming as our president? All you need to do is take a look at that girl to guess the gist of the matter at hand."
***
Xiao Huaisu smiled as he nodded, saying: "Yeah, it wasn't easy. But it went much smoother than I thought, however."
At noon, we ate lunch and chatted about many interesting topics. Then, after seeing the time, Xiao Huaisu and I left since we knew it was time for Aunty and Uncle's afternoon nap.
"Oh? Okay..." Li You snuggled in Xiao Huaisu's arms without a care in the world as she then pointed to me and added: "So do you need to go potty then?"
"Didn't you just say the little girl resembles the president? So how can you now say we can make out hers based on her appearance?"
"Didn't you just say the little girl resembles the president? So how can you now say we can make out hers based on her appearance?"
Right at that moment, from behind me a quite familiar and childish voice called out, catching me off guard: "Dad—"
"For sure, she has to be absurdly beautiful. Otherwise, how else would she have managed to capture someone as handsome, mature and charming as our president? All you need to do is take a look at that girl to guess the gist of the matter at hand."
Xiao Huaisu smiled as he nodded, saying: "Yeah, it wasn't easy. But it went much smoother than I thought, however."
If the quick-wittedness of the crowd hadn't come up with the right situation for me, I would've ended up having to rely on my just short-circuited brain and would've probably screwed myself over.
Right at that moment, from behind me a quite familiar and childish voice called out, catching me off guard: "Dad—"
The receptionist rolled her eyes one she heard this, explaining: "Listen to me all the way, alright? That little girl's profile isn't all that like the president's, but it's clearly pronounced, delicate and cute."
As I too heard it all quite clearly from the side. Black lines now etched on my face while I silently picked up my cup and drank some water.
"She has nothing to worry about when it comes to our president, that's the confidence which comes from being a goddess."
Right as I hugged Xiao Huaisu, I noticed a little person waking in behind him, who then asked: "Dad, why are you hugging Uncle Xiao?"
"Then, that's a relief."
The receptionist rolled her eyes one she heard this, explaining: "Listen to me all the way, alright? That little girl's profile isn't all that like the president's, but it's clearly pronounced, delicate and cute."
"What are you relieved about?"
Anyway, although Xiao Huaisu and I were allowed to stay the night, both of us were given our own rooms. But even if Lee Moli had let us sleep together in the same place for the night, I wouldn't have dared to do anything inappropriate to Xiao Huaisu.
If the quick-wittedness of the crowd hadn't come up with the right situation for me, I would've ended up having to rely on my just short-circuited brain and would've probably screwed myself over.
——The Bureau of Education has sent out an red alert for an incoming thunderstorm. You are advised to come retrieve your child from the premises immediately. Afternoon classes are suspended. Please forward this message where need be.
The next day, after eating breakfast, Li You put on her backpack then waved Li Zhi and Lee Moli before following Xiao Huaisu and I to the garage. First we were planning to drop her off at her kindergarten then head to the company.
Right as everyone around me were making up all sorts of crazy ideas while asking me to explain, that receptionist suddenly stood up and giddily walked over, then began asking me: "Are you the godfather of our president's daughter? But then again, you do have a really good relationship with the president, so I guess it's normal for his daughter to see you as a godfather then, yeah..." This sentence of hers made everyone return to their senses, as well as urging the curiosity in them to practically gush.
"A man's able and the woman's beautiful is the standard, right? So if the president wife's appearance is just average, it'd be a waste of resources!"
"Tsk tsk tsk... They really are an enviable family of three. The man's handsome, the woman is beautiful, and the daughter is so gosh-darn cute. Looking at her features now, dare I say, that in twenty years even she herself would be a goddess level beauty who can charm the hearts of a thousand boys!"
"Thank... you..."
"Thank you very much, Aunty Xiao!" I took the red envelope while thanking her with giggle.
At noon, we ate lunch and chatted about many interesting topics. Then, after seeing the time, Xiao Huaisu and I left since we knew it was time for Aunty and Uncle's afternoon nap.
"What reason would I have to lie to you guys? I'm telling the truth. He walked right in here hand in hand with a little girl."
Hearing these words, the crowd around them couldn't help but snicker.
After we both got done washing the dishes, we packed them into in the disinfection cabinet. Patting Xiao Huaisu on the shoulder, I then told him in a emotional tone: "My mom finally gave us the official nod. Ah... it was not easy, brother."
As I too heard it all quite clearly from the side. Black lines now etched on my face while I silently picked up my cup and drank some water.
"Li Tian, have you see the president's wife? She's definitely a beauty, right?" All of then patting my shoulder, all of them hoping I'd say a few words to describe it.
"Thank you very much, Aunty Xiao!" I took the red envelope while thanking her with giggle.
Anyway, although Xiao Huaisu and I were allowed to stay the night, both of us were given our own rooms. But even if Lee Moli had let us sleep together in the same place for the night, I wouldn't have dared to do anything inappropriate to Xiao Huaisu.
"Oh? Okay..." Li You snuggled in Xiao Huaisu's arms without a care in the world as she then pointed to me and added: "So do you need to go potty then?"
Those words of mine were ambitious. But, the thing is, when I first fell in love with Xiao Huaisu, I used to daydream about asking Uncle and Aunty Xiao to call them mum and dad, and would rather shamelessly say to them in that scene: "You don't have to worry, okay? I'll take very good care of Xiao Huaisu! So just give him to me!"
Right at that moment, from behind me a quite familiar and childish voice called out, catching me off guard: "Dad—"
"The president!"
***
After the scab from Li You's wound fell off, she had started back school again. Before this, Xiao Huaisu had always worked really hard, as he went over every evening after work to help her review her school work then played with her, and because of this relationship, Lee Moli grew more tolerant of Xiao Huaisu. Prior to this, after we ate dinner at their place, Madam Lee Moli would send us packing without an ounce of sympathy. But this time around when we brought Li You back from kindergarten, ate dinner, and were getting ready to leave, that Madam Lee Moli had announced: "It's raining out, so you two should stay here for the night."
When it was around ten of that morning, I had received an advisory from her teacher in the parents' chat group.
The President's wife is as beautiful as a goddess
Splurt— All the water in my mouth was spurted out, completely spraying the screen of my computer. Plus, because it was almost time to clock out, the office at that moment was bustling. But the instant that 'dad' had rung out, it all instantly froze, becoming dreadfully silent.
Those words of mine made them all the more excited, "You heard him, right? It's just as I said. The president is super handsome and level of his wife's appearance is definitely not low. Li Tian and him have a really good relationship too, so his words can't be a lie, right?"
I'm just really nervous!
"... You man the front desk, so isn't seeing the president, like, normal?"
I frigidly turned my body around, to see the one standing behind me was Li You with two bananas in hand, handing one of them over to me before saying: "Help me peel this."
Splurt— All the water in my mouth was spurted out, completely spraying the screen of my computer. Plus, because it was almost time to clock out, the office at that moment was bustling. But the instant that 'dad' had rung out, it all instantly froze, becoming dreadfully silent.
Taking advantage of when they were no longer paying attention to me, I wiped the beads of sweat oozing from my forehead.
When it was around ten of that morning, I had received an advisory from her teacher in the parents' chat group.
Xiao Huaisu smiled as he nodded, saying: "Yeah, it wasn't easy. But it went much smoother than I thought, however."
After the scab from Li You's wound fell off, she had started back school again. Before this, Xiao Huaisu had always worked really hard, as he went over every evening after work to help her review her school work then played with her, and because of this relationship, Lee Moli grew more tolerant of Xiao Huaisu. Prior to this, after we ate dinner at their place, Madam Lee Moli would send us packing without an ounce of sympathy. But this time around when we brought Li You back from kindergarten, ate dinner, and were getting ready to leave, that Madam Lee Moli had announced: "It's raining out, so you two should stay here for the night."
"Sure..." I whispered in reply. Then after peeling it for her quickly, she was no different than one wanting to grant a reward to a lackey who served her well, offering the other banana to me she said: "This one is for you."
"Who?"
"Thank... you..."
iana: mirror, mirror in my hand, Li Tian is the most beautiful goddess in all the lands~ (❁´◡`❁)
I took the banana, and gave her a smile. Moving to then grab some tissues to clean up the water on the screen. As soon as I turned my head, the little lady had already began to leisurely make her exit, it appearing her departing figure would be going to find Xiao Huaisu.
|__( ´･･)ﾉ(._.`)__|
All the people who gathered around the receptionist earlier, now had all their eyes trained on me.
After he said this, everyone booed him and said: "What's the point of you saying this? We're not blind? Do you think we all can't see it ourselves?"
After I was done cleaning the water on the table where the computer was that still had some water, everyone, despite wanting more info, had gone back to their seats.
I'm just really nervous!
But after giving them a dry laugh, I simply continued to wipe off my screen.
"Yes, Ma'am!"
After the scab from Li You's wound fell off, she had started back school again. Before this, Xiao Huaisu had always worked really hard, as he went over every evening after work to help her review her school work then played with her, and because of this relationship, Lee Moli grew more tolerant of Xiao Huaisu. Prior to this, after we ate dinner at their place, Madam Lee Moli would send us packing without an ounce of sympathy. But this time around when we brought Li You back from kindergarten, ate dinner, and were getting ready to leave, that Madam Lee Moli had announced: "It's raining out, so you two should stay here for the night."
So, pulling out my phone, I stared at my own face in the screen, then replied: "Of course. Our president's wife is a divine beauty, as beautiful as a goddess, like, literally..."
"No no no, I mean, I saw him go out for a little while not that long ago, then after when he came back, he was holding hands with a little girl. Don't even get me started on how cute she was, but she also looked like she and the president was carved from the same mould!" As she relayed this news, her tone was practically dripping with excitement.
"Just get all these dishes washed up, you lil good for nothing."
Right as everyone around me were making up all sorts of crazy ideas while asking me to explain, that receptionist suddenly stood up and giddily walked over, then began asking me: "Are you the godfather of our president's daughter? But then again, you do have a really good relationship with the president, so I guess it's normal for his daughter to see you as a godfather then, yeah..." This sentence of hers made everyone return to their senses, as well as urging the curiosity in them to practically gush.
N/A
Once I heard this guess of hers however, I breathed a sigh of relief. Afterwards putting on a "Yeah, that's how it is. What she said is exactly right" expression as I plastered on a smile.
When Xiao Huaisu left to pick her up, it had begun drizzling outside, and later after he got back, it had already begun pouring outside. It kept growing heavier and heavier, and the skies where covered in clouds drenched in black, the scene making it seem as though it was still three or four o'clock in the morning when the sun had yet to rise.
In turn, seven mouths along with eight tongues, all then asked me in unison: "Is the president's wife a beauty?!"
"Li You has dad to play with." After saying this, he picked up a bowl in the sink and began scrubbing, his motions nimble as he scrubbed the indescribably clean. But of course the ones I scrubbed were equally washed as clean too.
"His daughter truly does have an extraordinary appearance, so she'll definitely grow up rich, fair, and pretty!"
After I was done cleaning the water on the table where the computer was that still had some water, everyone, despite wanting more info, had gone back to their seats.
"Li Tian, have you see the president's wife? She's definitely a beauty, right?" All of then patting my shoulder, all of them hoping I'd say a few words to describe it.
After the scab from Li You's wound fell off, she had started back school again. Before this, Xiao Huaisu had always worked really hard, as he went over every evening after work to help her review her school work then played with her, and because of this relationship, Lee Moli grew more tolerant of Xiao Huaisu. Prior to this, after we ate dinner at their place, Madam Lee Moli would send us packing without an ounce of sympathy. But this time around when we brought Li You back from kindergarten, ate dinner, and were getting ready to leave, that Madam Lee Moli had announced: "It's raining out, so you two should stay here for the night."
Now that that scene from my dreams had come true, I didn't dare say that line out to them for real. After all, to them, I'm just a recent university graduate who hasn't been working for that long, and one who is much younger than their son. So if I said such a thing to them out loud, the only thing I'd get would surely be laughed at to death.
Splurt— All the water in my mouth was spurted out, completely spraying the screen of my computer. Plus, because it was almost time to clock out, the office at that moment was bustling. But the instant that 'dad' had rung out, it all instantly froze, becoming dreadfully silent.
So, pulling out my phone, I stared at my own face in the screen, then replied: "Of course. Our president's wife is a divine beauty, as beautiful as a goddess, like, literally..."
I choked. My lips pulling upwards as I replied: "That's right. But now, because you made me get all mad, I don't actually need to go any more."
Those words of mine made them all the more excited, "You heard him, right? It's just as I said. The president is super handsome and level of his wife's appearance is definitely not low. Li Tian and him have a really good relationship too, so his words can't be a lie, right?"
I'm just really nervous!
The President's wife is as beautiful as a goddess
I'm just really nervous!
"Tsk tsk tsk... They really are an enviable family of three. The man's handsome, the woman is beautiful, and the daughter is so gosh-darn cute. Looking at her features now, dare I say, that in twenty years even she herself would be a goddess level beauty who can charm the hearts of a thousand boys!"
But after giving them a dry laugh, I simply continued to wipe off my screen.
From behind me, another co-worker also slid over in their chair to ask: "The president's been in charge of us for a long time now, so how come we haven't seen the missus drop by to visit him?"
Those words of mine made them all the more excited, "You heard him, right? It's just as I said. The president is super handsome and level of his wife's appearance is definitely not low. Li Tian and him have a really good relationship too, so his words can't be a lie, right?"
After he said this, everyone booed him and said: "What's the point of you saying this? We're not blind? Do you think we all can't see it ourselves?"
Xiao Huaisu pushed me away to turn and pick up Li You. From beside them, I pinched her lttle cheeks and said: "Hey, you need to remember that most tummy aches have something to do with the stomach and intestines, or somebody just needs to potty, okay? So it has nothing to do with having a baby."
Taking advantage of when they were no longer paying attention to me, I wiped the beads of sweat oozing from my forehead.
After he said this, everyone booed him and said: "What's the point of you saying this? We're not blind? Do you think we all can't see it ourselves?"
Now embarrassed, that guy scratched his head and sat back down.
From ever since he knew about Li You being his kid, to make up for his absence, Xiao Huaisu had been eager to get more chances to be with Li You.
From behind me, another co-worker also slid over in their chair to ask: "The president's been in charge of us for a long time now, so how come we haven't seen the missus drop by to visit him?"
The next day, after eating breakfast, Li You put on her backpack then waved Li Zhi and Lee Moli before following Xiao Huaisu and I to the garage. First we were planning to drop her off at her kindergarten then head to the company.
"Do you think they have as much free time as you?" Without waiting for me to answer, a female colleague standing to my right, seeming to understand spoke up, garnering the agreeing nods of everyone around her.
Hearing these words, the crowd around them couldn't help but snicker.
"She has nothing to worry about when it comes to our president, that's the confidence which comes from being a goddess."
"Oh? Okay..." Li You snuggled in Xiao Huaisu's arms without a care in the world as she then pointed to me and added: "So do you need to go potty then?"
After I was done cleaning the water on the table where the computer was that still had some water, everyone, despite wanting more info, had gone back to their seats.
Classes are suspended...
From ever since he knew about Li You being his kid, to make up for his absence, Xiao Huaisu had been eager to get more chances to be with Li You.
When it was around ten of that morning, I had received an advisory from her teacher in the parents' chat group.
From behind me, another co-worker also slid over in their chair to ask: "The president's been in charge of us for a long time now, so how come we haven't seen the missus drop by to visit him?"
"The president!"
Taking advantage of when they were no longer paying attention to me, I wiped the beads of sweat oozing from my forehead.
At eleven o'clock, when it was near the end of work, one of the ladies at the front desk held a coffee cup in her hand and said to the woman in the department she hung out with: "Guess who I just saw?"
If the quick-wittedness of the crowd hadn't come up with the right situation for me, I would've ended up having to rely on my just short-circuited brain and would've probably screwed myself over.
"No no no, I mean, I saw him go out for a little while not that long ago, then after when he came back, he was holding hands with a little girl. Don't even get me started on how cute she was, but she also looked like she and the president was carved from the same mould!" As she relayed this news, her tone was practically dripping with excitement.
|__( ´･･)ﾉ(._.`)__|
Having heard me refer to her in that manner, she let out a chuckle and said: "This red envelope is called a changing fee. So are you going to change how you call you me after you take it or are you not?"
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