Reborn: The Return of the Villainous Mr. Liu

Chapter 897: Then and now

Mui was left flabbergasted. "What are you talking about? Sis was clearly angry!"

"Somehow I feel that my sister understands my feelings more than the person herself," Alix smiled.

Her brow twitched.

Xiao said, "I have been trying to say the same thing since the beginning. But Mui always has to make things difficult."

She glared at her. "I was only worried for the kid."

Shui smiled. "Ruwen is fine and so is Alix. I am glad nobody got hurt. And Ruwen is a good boy. He swiftly apologized to the good aunt."

Ruwen looked shy. "Mama taught me…"

Ailun raised his hand with all his little might. "I also told Ruwen to not be a crybaby!"

Jin chuckled. "Yes, yes. You did great as the elder cousin."

Ailun felt proud.

Yuze sighed in relief. "Well I am glad that things ended well."

"Not really," Alix spoke, raising her brow. "Where is my apology?"

Mui looked at her suspiciously. "What apology?"

"You seem to have a problem with your memory, dear. Is it me who has woken up from the coma or you?"

Her expression twisted.

"I went through a terrible accident, was in a coma for four months and now I only came here for a change on Xiao and Shui's insistence. I just wanted to have a fun time but I didn't take even a step inside the Summit that I was already getting blamed left and right. And for a mere ruined dress?"

She snorted. "Why do I have to worry about a dress? Doesn't my sister own the family's design business? You can easily arrange for a new one in a flash. I am sure you would have some good stock. We always have some clothes ready."

Xiao nodded.

"I thought my sister would kindly offer me one. How much time would it have taken to call for a new dress anyway? But alas…it didn't even occur to you."

"T-That…" she was tongue tied and on top of that, people's judgemental gazes were falling upon her.

Alix glanced at Yuze. "You should have thought about this too, right? I mean our families are business partners. But you were also quick to blame me, Kang Yuze."

It was now that everybody, who saw the drama unfolding, was aghast.

"Hey I thought Ren Alix will cause a scene seeing Kang Yuze and Han Shui together. But she is pretty calm."

"Yeah I cannot believe my eyes. She always has been so obsessed with him but now she seems…normal?"

"She is not even cursing Han Shui anymore out of jealousy. Has she moved on?"

"Maybe the coma really changed her," one whispered.

Yuze was a little surprised at first but then he nodded sincerely. "You are right, Alix. It was my mistake to assume your guilt. Considering the past between us, I was still biased. But that was uncalled for. I am really sorry for not hearing you out."

Alix shrugged and then threw a meaningful glance at Mui. "Guess I wouldn't get an apology either, just like a replacement dress."

"Yeah, yeah, what is taking Ren Mui so long? Just apologize and end the matter," one woman whispered.

"It seems she doesn't like her sister that much."

Mui tried to smile amidst the raining bitter comments and said, "I am sorry, sis. I was too hasty."

Alix smiled. "It's okay, Mui. I am glad you understand your error. Everything's all good now."

Mui coughed and excused herself.

On the other side, Jin, too, felt pretty surprised. Six years ago, she hated Shui to her core, but now it felt like her closeness with Yuze didn't affect her that much as it did before.

People move on…and I…

He looked at Yuze and Shui and wondered.

I have also moved on, right?

He let out a self-deprecating smile.

What am I even saying? I have no choice but to move on.

"Let's go, Ailun."

But he saw him and Ruwen staring at Alix all starstruck.

"Pastry aunt, you were so cool!"

"Very cool!" Ruwen added.

"Cool like my Mama!" Ziyi proudly said.

Shui laughed. "That's true. I told you, right? Aunt Alix is a good person."

Alix stared at Shui.

She bent down towards the kids and said, "Ailun, is it?"

He put his hands on his waist. "Yes!"

"You spoke up for me. Thanks for that."

"I only did what was right. Mom tells me to do the right thing and be a good man," he nodded.

Jin arched his brow. "You are already a man now, huh?"

"I am six years old. Dad says that I am old enough now. I should protect Mom from all the bad eyes."

Shui choked. "What bad eyes?"

"Bad men who would like to become my father."

Their brows heavily twitched.

"Bro really told you that?"

He nodded.

Jin smiled. "Don't worry, Ailun. Your mother is safe. It's only Bro who is madly in love with Zhou Ai. Others won't be."

"Really, Uncle?" Ailun seriously wondered.

Shui smacked Jin's arm.

"Hey! What's your deal?"

"Why the hell are you still addressing Ai as Zhou Ai? She is your sister-in-law," she fumed.

Jin's expression looked sour. "You don't need to remind me…"

"I know you have accepted her so why does it not come on your tongue? Or perhaps…" Shui raised her brow. "Is this some sort of special treatment for your most favorite sister-in-law? Aww, I should tell this to sis Leina and sis Xing Bi. Ai is the first in your top favorite list~" Your journey continues at m v|l-e'-NovelBin.net

"No way!" Jin was speechless. "What special treatment? What top favorite? You are definitely drunk!"

Shui rolled her eyes.

Alix watched their exchange with an unreadable expression and glanced at Ruwen. She straightened up and said, "I will excuse myself now. I need a drink."

Xiao asked in concern, "Should I come with you too?"

"I am fine," she said flatly.

Yuze asked Shui with a smile, "Shall we go too, Shui? I know some people who wanted to meet you."

Shui threw a quick check at Alix and replied. "Okay."

They walked past Jin after which he finally exhaled his breath he had been holding onto.

Ailun tugged his pants. "Are you fine, Uncle?"

Jin smiled. "Yes, I am fine. Of course I will be. Things are going…just the way I wanted them to be. I am very happy."