Surprise Dinner

The moment Han Meixiu left the room, her mood was opposite what she had when she came in.

Even though she knew some complicated stories were not really her own problem, she still found herself thinking about them.

She slightly massaged her head as she walked along the corridor while being followed by her usual guards silently.

Like what her father suggested, she also wanted to see her husband but later on changed her mind.

As she approached the car waiting for her, she thought of a good idea that would divert her attention from the multiple revelations she just heard.

She dialed a string of numbers and waited for the person to pick it up.

Inside the almost finished office of Liu Zijian, both the young man and his assistant were busy finalizing a checklist for tomorrow.

Ye Ming phone suddenly rang.

The assistant, took out and answered the phone swiftly. The moment the other person spoke, he was surprised.

"Young Mistress!" Ye Ming blurted out making Liu ZIjian looked at him intently.

Ye Ming didn't know if he would cut the call or continue to talk. The way his boss looked at him was extremely uncomfortable.

It was as if he did something terrible to the world and he was only rational to receive a condemnation.

He normally wanted to ask if the Han Meixiu made a mistake by calling him but when the young woman continued, Ye Ming answer in a loud voice.

"Second Young Master's schedule?"

Hearing his words, Liu Zijian immediately changed his mood. He lowered his head and 'continued' what he was doing.

But Ye Ming knew that his boss was attentively listening.

Of course, he would continue to let him know what the young mistress were asking him.

"Second Young Master's schedule is only until 5pm. After that he's free."

"Are you with him?" Han Meixiu asked.

"Well,.."

"What is he doing?"

Ye Ming wanted to say, 'he's pretending to be busy and listening to us.'

But of course he didn't.

"He's not that busy so you can call him..."

"I won't. Just be sure that there's really no more additional meeting after 5pm."

After the call ended Ye Ming informed Liu Zijian about what Han Meixiu said.

"Why didn't she call me directly?" Liu Zijian voiced out his thought.

"Young Mistress probably wanted to surprise you."

"Surprise? Why?"

Ye Ming also didn't know but he must answer his boss. The problem would be, what if his answer would give a false hope to the young master? Will he blame him?

But since he already started he could only continue.

"Maybe she's in the mood for it." Ye Ming crossed his fingers and hoping he was correct. He's not an expert when it comes to women. Although he had few relationships that eventually failed as he couldn't prioritize them, he's still considered newbie.

"Oh." Liu Zijian pondered for a while. He already lost his concentration. He normally wanted to stay until 5pm to give his wife time with her father.

Upon hearing what his assistant said, he wanted to immediately go home.

But that would probably ruin her 'surprise'.

He fell into a serious dilemma.

Meanwhile, Han Meixiu was already listing the ingredients she needed. She would only asked someone to buy what she wanted.

It's been a while since she last prepared a meal for him.

Now that she wanted to divert her attention to something else, she thought that cooking for their dinner would be the best choice.

When she was still living with Li Xiaozhi, they would always cook together if they're stressed out.

The moment she arrived at home, she started to get busy. Aunt Ni Ni was assisting the young woman while she was preparing and from time to time, she would guide her.

The longer she stayed with this young couple the more she understood why Aunt Jing was attached to them.

They are both adorable.

Han Meixiu planned to prepare a five course meal. If they would eat early then there's enough time to digest the food.

She expected that Liu Zijian would be home around half past six. Looking at the clock and with the help of Aunt Ni Ni, Han Meixiu believed she could finish before her husband arrived.

While Han Meixiu was finalizing the presentation of the dishes from the soup to dessert, Liu Zijian has been watching her as if she was dancing gracefully inside the kitchen.

Yes, he left earlier than what his assistant said.

He couldn't control his curiosity about what his wife was planning.

Since Han Meixiu was extremely focus on what she's doing, she didn't notice the subtle changes in the house.

Liu Zijian who was smiling softly as he watched her stretched her arms and moved her fingers to double check the meals, couldn't express his happiness.

The way she carefully garnished the dishes was exceptionally charming.

Maybe it was her and he was the one looking, that Liu Zijian thought, 'Whatever she does she's simply lovable'.

Although the people guarding their home were puzzled why he didn't let them announce his arrival nor he showed himself, they chose to remain expressionless.

When it was almost half past six, Liu Zijian secretly went to his car nearby.

This time when he entered the house, it was just like normal days.

Someone will inform the young mistress that he arrived.

Han Meixiu sweetly smiled at him as she slowly guided Liu Zijian to the dining area.

"I prepared a five course dinner with the help of Aunt Ni Ni. I hope you'll like it."

The young man smiled warmly as he sat on his seat.

Liu Zijian ate everything. Even though he wasn't used to be really full during dinner, he witnessed how she painstakingly prepared every single one of them.

He made sure to as much as he could.

Han Meixiu knew how much normally her husband could eat during dinner thus she only served enough. But when he asked for second servings, she was surprised and worried at the same time.

"You didn't eat lunch? Are you really that hungry?"

"The foods are really good. I think it's not bad to eat more than usual."

Han Meixiu knew her own capabilities when it's about cooking. She's not exceptionally amazing but she's not also that bad.

Liu Zijian probably liked the taste of her cooking.

"I'll wash the dishes." Liu Zijian volunteered. When he heard that their dishwasher broke. He wanted to contribute something, too.

"Do you know how?" Han Meixiu innocently asked. Unlike her, Liu Zijian grew up with his parents and probably with servants thus she's not really sure if he could do basic housework.

"Yes." He simply answered. And wore the apron and gloves, looking like an expert on the field while wearing a dignified aura.

He looked dashing even though he seemed to be out of place.

Thinking that he was probably trained before, Han Meixiu relaxed. They already asked Aunt Ni Ni to do something else as they would be the one to clean the kitchen.

After Han Meixiu cleaned the table, she was surprised to see the situation of the sink the moment she returned to the kitchen.

'Huh? Where is the sink? Why do I only see bubbles?'

Bubbles.

Bubbles.

Bubbles that reached the floor and even invaded the counter top.

Han Meixiu wouldn't be surprised if they would need to buy dish soap tomorrow.