Chapter 1387 Xiaomei is worried
Chapter 1387 Xiaomei is worried
Nan Yifeng stood quietly aside, his eyes gently sweeping over the people who were laughing and playing. The laughter echoed softly in this spacious and bright lounge, like the warm sunshine in spring, penetrating the chill of winter.
Nan Weiwei's face was filled with relaxation and joy, and her smile was like a newly blooming flower, bright and lively, which made Nan Yifeng feel relieved.
He thought to himself, and sure enough, the appearance of Xu Xiaoxiao was like a magical medicine that cured the haze in Nan Weiwei's heart.
At this time, Sister Na's gaze moved from the crowd to Nan Yifeng, and a hint of surprise and admiration flashed in her eyes.
"Hey, Mr. Xiaonan looks so radiant and handsome today! Weiwei, you are so lucky to have found such a handsome husband."
There was a hint of sarcasm and sincerity in Sister Na's words.
Nan Weiwei raised her lips upon hearing this, her eyes sparkling with pride and satisfaction. She winked playfully and said with a smile, "Of course, I'm Nan Weiwei, how can my husband not be excellent? Besides, I'm also very beautiful, okay?"
The voice is clear and pleasant, with a girl's playfulness and confidence.
"Yes, yes, Weiwei is pretty too. You two are a perfect match, each with your own merits."
Sister Na agreed with a smile, her voice was gentle and kind, able to smooth out the wrinkles in one's heart.
The corners of Nan Yifeng's mouth rose slightly, outlining a humble yet confident smile, like a flower blooming in spring, exuding charming fragrance.
He nodded slowly and said softly, "Thank you for the compliment, Sister Na. I think I'm pretty good-looking, so I'll accept your compliment without hesitation."
Then, his gaze turned to the door, with a busy look in his eyes.
"However, guests have started to arrive one after another. I have to go out to entertain them. I may be busy in the next period of time. Here, you guys can have fun by yourselves..."
He said to everyone with a hint of apology, "Please stay here with Weiwei. I'm leaving now."
After saying that, he turned around gracefully and walked towards the door with brisk steps, leaving behind a confident and capable back. His back was upright and firm, revealing an extraordinary temperament.
In the banquet hall, the lights are bright, the music is melodious, and the guests’ laughter and chatter are heard one after another, creating a warm and lively picture.
Nan Yifeng walked out of the laughter and joy step by step, but his heart was unusually calm.
The moment Nan Weiwei's eyes met Xu Xiaoxiao's, the big stone in her heart finally fell to the ground, and an unprecedented sense of relief surged into her heart like a tide.
This feeling of relaxation was so strong that she felt all the strength in her body was instantly drained away, and her body became limp, as if it had lost support.
She collapsed powerlessly on the soft sofa like a deflated ball, her whole body sinking deeply into it.
Her body was no longer tense as before, but completely relaxed, with every muscle released.
Her limbs also stretched naturally, no longer restrained by anything.
Nan Weiwei's legs were spread wide open, as if she completely ignored the gazes and opinions of the people around her.
Her sitting posture seemed somewhat rough and unrestrained, like a man who didn't care about details. It was completely different from her usual dignified, elegant and ladylike image.
However, at this moment, Nan Weiwei seemed to be unconcerned about her own unrestrained attitude, and could even be said to be accustomed to it.
There was no trace of shyness or discomfort on her face, but instead she showed confidence and a carefree attitude.
It seemed that those traditional etiquette norms and styles were no longer important to her, and she was more willing to show her true self.
Xu Xiaoxiao, "Weiwei, please be careful."
Nan Weiwei, "Oh, Xiaoxiao, getting engaged is so tiring! If I had known it would be so tiring, I would have just gotten married without getting engaged."
She sighed softly, as if all the strength in her body was drained away with this sigh, and her whole body appeared relaxed.
"Xiaoxiao, can you understand how I feel?"
Her voice was a little low and a little helpless. "When Nan Yifeng and I stepped into this hotel, we saw so many unfamiliar faces. There were all kinds of people, people we knew and people we didn't know, old and young, men and women, with blond hair and black hair... Oh my God, do you know? At that time, my heart felt like it was being tightly grasped by an invisible hand. Suddenly, I became extremely nervous."
Xu Xiaoxiao nodded, "I understand, I understand, it's okay, it's okay."
Nan Weiwei paused for a moment, as if taking a deep breath silently in her heart, trying to calm the surging anxiety.
Her brows were slightly furrowed and her eyes were wandering, revealing a hint of anxiety and helplessness.
"Besides, when I think about the fact that I have to go out later..." Her voice was a little low and hesitant, as if she was full of resistance to what she was about to face.
"Facing those people I don't know at all, smiling, that feeling... do you understand?..."
There was a sense of strangeness and distance in Nan Weiwei's words, as if those people were strangers from another world and had nothing to do with her.
Xu Xiaoxiao... "You can completely ignore them. There aren't many people you know anyway."
Nan Weiwei let out a wry smile, as if she was very tired of this superficial social interaction.
Imagining that she had to put on a forced smile and speak insincerely in front of a group of strangers, Nan Weiwei felt as if a heavy stone was pressing down on her heart, making her feel depressed and exhausted.
"Oh, it gives me a headache just thinking about it..."
Finally, she sighed softly, and this sigh seemed to contain all her worries and helplessness, making people feel a little distressed for her.
At this point, she shook her head helplessly, "So, now I just want to take advantage of this opportunity where no one is disturbing me to relax myself and let my tense heart relax a little."
"Xiaoxiao, I really envy you. Although you lost your memory when you got married... but... you don't have to worry about anything."
Xu Xiaoxiao, "But it didn't work out, did it?"
Nan Weiwei... "I'm sorry... I didn't mean it."
"Okay, don't say sorry. You are the bride today. You should be happy."
The two nodded in tacit understanding.
Na's daughter sweetly held Xu Xiaoxiao's hand, her eyes full of anticipation and longing: "Auntie, I'm so hungry."
Hearing this, Xu Xiaoxiao immediately squatted down gently, looked at Tiantian's bright eyes, and said with a smile: "Tiantian, you are hungry. Don't worry, Auntie will get you something delicious right away."
After saying that, Xu Xiaoxiao turned and left, walking briskly towards the food area.
However, halfway through her journey, she met Fu Yanchen.
As soon as Fu Yanchen saw Xu Xiaoxiao, excitement immediately flashed in his eyes.
He stammered, “Xiao…Xiaoxiao, are you…are you hungry? I…I’ll get it for you.”
Xu Xiaoxiao looked at Fu Yanchen's nervous and expectant expression, and couldn't help feeling a little helpless.
She shook her head gently and said, "No, it's Sister Na's daughter who is hungry, so I went to get her something to eat."
When Fu Yanchen heard this, a hint of disappointment flashed across his eyes, but he quickly recovered.
He smiled and said, "Oh, so that's how it is. This is a children's cake, very suitable for Sister Na's daughter, you can take it."
"Thank you."
Xu Xiaoxiao took the cake and said softly, but there was a hint of haste in her tone, as if she wanted to escape from this scene that made her feel uncomfortable as soon as possible.
She turned around and left in a hurry, muttering to herself: Fu Yanchen's enthusiasm is really unbearable.
Fu Yanchen followed Xu Xiaoxiao's back closely with his eyes, and a gentle but determined smile appeared on his lips. Tonight, no matter what, he would bring Xu Xiaoxiao home, and he secretly made up his mind.
In a corner of the lounge, Xu Xiaoxiao handed the exquisite children's cake to Tiantian, her eyes full of tenderness and care: "Eat it, Tiantian, fill your stomach first, there will be more delicious food later, so save some space for your stomach."
Tiantian took the cake, a sweet smile appeared on her face, and she responded politely: "Thank you, Aunt Xiaoxiao."
Xu Xiaoxiao smiled gently, with a maternal glow in her eyes: "You're welcome, Tiantian is so good."
Nan Weiwei, who was standing by, looked at the cake in Tiantian's hand and swallowed unconsciously. She said jokingly, "Tiantian, let's discuss something."
Tiantian looked at Nan Weiwei with a cute face, "What's wrong with Aunt Weiwei?"
"Hey, well, can you give Auntie a bite of the cake in your hand? I'm so hungry. I came here right after I got up, and I didn't even have a bite of food. Now, I'm starving."
Tiantian, this is a children's cake. Do adults like it too?
After hearing this, Sister Na showed a kind smile on her face.
She gently took the cake from her daughter, carefully divided it into two halves, and then handed one half to Nan Weiwei, saying softly:
"Look at you kids. Getting engaged is one of the most joyous events in life. Why are you making yourself so nervous? It's like you're going to war. We weren't that nervous back then."
Nan Weiwei took the cake and wolfed it down in a few bites.
Xu Xiaoxiao,,,,
Sister Na paused for a moment, looked at Xu Xiaoxiao, hesitated for a moment, and finally spoke, "By the way, Xiaoxiao, Mr. Fu...he should also come to the engagement party today, right? After all, he and President Xiaonan are good friends now."
Sister Na's words brought Fu Yanchen back to his senses. She smiled and nodded: "Yeah." Not only did he come, but they just met.
Nan Weiwei finished eating and patted her chest, "Sister Na really loves me. This cake is so delicious."
Xiaomei seemed a little absent-minded. Her eyes sometimes wandered and sometimes fell on some empty point, as if there was some unspeakable secret hidden in her heart.
Xu Xiaoxiao was keenly aware of Xiaomei's abnormality. She gently touched Xiaomei's arm and asked with concern: "Xiaomei, what's wrong with you? You seem to be worried."
Xiaomei was brought back to reality by Xu Xiaoxiao's words. She looked up suddenly, with a trace of panic and hesitation in her eyes: "Xiaoxiao, I...I..."
Xu Xiaoxiao looked at Xiaomei who seemed to be hesitant to speak, and couldn't help but joked: "What's wrong with Xiaomei? You stuttered when you spoke. Did you do something to let me down?"
There was a hint of ease and joking in her tone, trying to ease Xiaomei's tension.
Hearing this, Xiaomei waved her hands hastily and said repeatedly: "No, no. Xiaoxiao, don't get me wrong, I... I just..."
Xiaomei's words were interrupted again, and she seemed unable to find the right words to express her feelings.
Seeing this, Xu Xiaoxiao was even more certain that Xiaomei was worried. She patted Xiaomei on the shoulder and said softly, "Xiaomei, we are good friends. Is there anything you can't tell me? No matter what difficulties you encounter, I will help you."
Xiaomei's eyes were slightly red. She lowered her head and her voice was choked: "Xiaoxiao, I..."
At this time, Sister Na's voice sounded, with a bit of heaviness and emotion: "Xiaoxiao, do you know why Xiaomei is always absent-minded recently?"
Xu Xiaoxiao shook her head.
"In fact, Xiaomei's grandmother's condition is very serious. Sometimes, she will suddenly become lucid and able to communicate normally with people, but more often, she is in a state of confusion, and even her speech becomes unclear, which makes people feel very distressed."
"Xiaomei is a very filial child. She knew her grandmother's health was getting worse and worse, and she was always worried. This time when she came to the capital, she couldn't bear to leave her grandmother alone at home, so she resolutely decided to bring her grandmother with her."
Xu Xiaoxiao nodded, "Of course I should. If it were me, I would do the same."
"Yes, this way, not only can grandma see the outside world and feel the prosperity of the city, but I can also spend more time with grandma and show my filial piety."
Xiaomei had tears in her eyes. "The doctor has told me privately that grandma...may not have much time left."
Xu Xiaoxiao's face changed slightly when she heard this. She turned to look at Xiaomei, her eyes full of heartache and reproach: "Xiaomei, why didn't you tell me earlier? You took on such a big thing all by yourself. No wonder you didn't come with us yesterday. It turned out that you went to take care of grandma. Where is grandma now? Can we go see her?"
Xiaomei's eyes were instantly moist. She lowered her head and choked up, "Xiaoxiao, I... I was actually afraid that you would worry and cause you trouble. Grandma is resting in a temporary room in the hotel now. She just fell asleep not long ago. The doctor said that she needs to rest more and not be too tired."
Xu Xiaoxiao gently held Xiaomei's hand, her tone firm but gentle: "Xiaomei, we are friends and sisters. Your business is our business. Let's work together to find a solution for grandma's illness. Don't carry it alone, or you will be crushed. Let's go see grandma now, maybe we can do something for her."
As she spoke, Xu Xiaoxiao took Xiaomei's hand and prepared to go to grandma's room together.
Outside the banquet hall,,,,
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