Chapter 1592: Chapter 1592 Every Moment with You (3)
The whole family stood at the door, chatting happily.
Xiao Mo didn’t move, just watched them with a smile. Guaiguai was running back and forth at his feet, also looking very excited.
Xia Chuqing’s mom saw Xiao Mo and asked softly, “Who is this…”
Xia Chuqing walked over to Xiao Mo and said to them, “This is my friend, Xiao Mo, also my boss. It was convenient, so he gave me a ride home.”
Clearly, Xiao Mo wasn’t pleased with Xia Chuqing’s introduction.
He frowned slightly but still greeted her family politely, “Hello.”
“Oh, Chuqing’s boss? Has this girl been causing you trouble at work? If she does anything wrong, feel free to scold her, or she won’t learn her lesson,” Xia Chuqing’s mom laughed.
“Mom, give me some credit, your daughter is very diligent at work, right, Mr. Xiao?”
“Mm, Chuqing does well at work,” Xiao Mo replied blandly.
“Come in and sit down, we’re just preparing some morning tea. You haven’t had breakfast yet, have you?” Xia Chuqing’s grandma said.
Because of what happened at the teahouse in the morning, Xia Chuqing and Xiao Mo really hadn’t eaten enough.
Feeling awkward about driving Xiao Mo away, Xia Chuqing invited him in.
“Grandpa, your flowers have all withered. Have you been slacking off recently?” Xia Chuqing said while walking.
“The weather hasn’t been good lately, can’t blame me,” Grandpa waved his hand.
“It’s definitely because you’ve been lazy.”
“That’s right,” Xia Chuqing’s grandma chimed in, “This old man has been quite lazy lately, during winter all he wants to do is bask in the sun and read the newspaper, he doesn’t even take care of his precious flowers.”
Xia Chuqing knew that since her dad’s accident, her grandparents must be very worried, but they wouldn’t say anything.
But they’re too old to help, and the old friends of the Xia Family are avoiding them now.
Seeing her elderly grandparents still worrying over them, Xia Chuqing felt a pang of guilt.
Xia Chuqing walked behind with her handbag, Xiao Mo noticed her thoughts and wrapped an arm around her waist.
Xia Chuqing gasped, glaring at Xiao Mo.
This man is too bold!
“Let go,” Xia Chuqing whispered.
Xiao Mo just smiled gently, innocently.
It wasn’t until they were in the living room that he released her, and no one noticed the whole process.
“Smells so good!” Xia Chuqing exclaimed as soon as she entered.
The table was filled with a hearty breakfast, all of Xia Chuqing’s favorites from before.
She’s not picky; she eats whatever her mom cooks.
“Wash your hands,” her mom said lovingly, glancing at Xia Chuqing.
Xia Chuqing led Xiao Mo to the sink to wash their hands, whispering, “Um… did your parents urge you to come home?”
“No,” Xiao Mo pretended not to understand.
“Did you send your regards to your parents? Today is the first day of the month.”
“I sent them last night.”
Finding no excuse, Xia Chuqing’s mom came over, smiled at Xiao Mo, and said, “Mr. Xiao, my girl has surely caused you some trouble, if you’re not bothered, stay a bit longer, after breakfast, I’ll make lunch.”
“You’re too kind, ma’am. How could I be bothered, your cooking is great,” Xiao Mo smiled.
Xiao Mo was quite the gentleman, and especially when he smiled, he was warm and polite, Xia’s mom had a good impression of him.
Xia Chuqing was resigned; good looks truly make a good first impression.
Xia Chuqing and Xiao Mo went to the dining table, Xiao Mo didn’t sit until Xia Chuqing did.
As soon as Xia Chuqing sat down, he sat right next to her.
“…” Xia Chuqing glared at him again, signaling him to move a bit, but Xiao Mo wasn’t affected at all.
Not wanting to make a fuss in front of her family, Xia Chuqing couldn’t say anything.
“Mr. Xiao, try this, it’s osmanthus wine we brewed ourselves, it’s warm,” Xia Chuqing’s grandpa poured him a small bowl.
“Thank you, just call me Xiao Mo.”
Xia Chuqing’s family was very warm, and her grandma also placed several dishes in front of Xiao Mo, “Mr. Xiao, try these, all cooked by Chuqing’s mom.”
“He doesn’t like sweet things,” Xia Chuqing quickly said.
“I do like them,” Xiao Mo pushed her hand away.
Grandma chuckled, “If you like them, have more. Thank you for driving Chuqing back, driving all night? Pretty far, right? Haven’t rested yet?”
“It’s alright, chatting with Chuqing in the car didn’t feel too tiring, but I am a bit sleepy now,” Xiao Mo said leisurely.
Xia’s mom came over, “Then Mr. Xiao, you can rest in Chuqing’s room later, it’s all cleaned up.”
Just as Chuqing was about to speak, Xiao Mo said, “Thank you, ma’am. I wonder if Chuqing minds.”
Xia Chuqing kicked Xiao Mo under the table, damn, this shameless man intends to stay at her place?
Xia’s mom laughed, “You brought her back, shouldn’t she be thankful? If she dares to mind, she’ll get a good scolding from me.”
“…” Xia Chuqing thought, I really am hers by birth.
Guaiguai ran around the house; it was spacious here, and it loved it.
Everyone chatted while eating, Xiao Mo knew how to please the older folks, whatever he said made Xia Chuqing’s grandparents think he was a great guy.
Xia Chuqing knew that for Xiao Mo, a seasoned veteran in the business world, making the elderly happy was a breeze.
Eloquent and at ease, Xiao Mo wasn’t at all like the Xiao Mo from the morning at the teahouse, warm-natured and gentlemanly.
Xia’s mom asked about Xia Chuqing’s life abroad again; hearing it was all good, she was reassured.
After breakfast, Xiao Mo didn’t plan on leaving; he was waiting to take a nap in Xia Chuqing’s room.
“Chuqing, escort Mr. Xiao to rest, the room is all set,” Xia’s mom said.
Reluctantly, Xia Chuqing stood up, “Oh…”
Her room was the same one she grew up in; it had been kept for her all these years.
Sometimes when she didn’t feel like staying at home, she’d spend a few nights here at her grandparents’.
The room was clean and tidy. Because it faced south, it was warm, filled with sunlight, and bathed in radiant light.
Xiao Mo looked at the small room and smiled, “Is this where you lived? Figures, all the stuff on the desk is from when you were in kindergarten?”
“What kindergarten, did you play with these when you were in kindergarten?”
The desk was filled with puzzles, cross-stitch, paints, and things she fiddled with during her downtime. How did they become kindergarten toys to Xiao Mo?
“Childish,” Xiao Mo smirked.
“Okay, okay, you’re not childish!”
In Xia Chuqing’s eyes, this man is the childish one!
For instance, he created a forum account just to speak well of her, all serious about it.