Chapter 28

Editor: SleepyMango123

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The gift Han Cheng carefully prepared really surprised Ruan Sihe.

The value of the gift didn’t matter. What was rare was her son’s heart. Ruan Sihe loved being in a lively crowd and was also concerned about her reputation. In front of so many people, she was in a good mood when she received such a gift from her son.

“Happy birthday.” Han Cheng smiled and kissed his mother on the cheeks. “I wish Ms. Ruan to be forever young.”

“Such sweet words.”

Xia Tian also grinned. “Happy birthday.”

“Thank you, thank you.” Ruan Sihe smiled and looked at Xia Tian. “Your mother is already here. She’s on the second floor. Go and greet her.”

Xia Tian looked at Han Cheng subconsciously. Han Cheng nodded. “Go.”

“Wherever you go, you still have to let him know?” Ruan Sihe patted Xia Tian on the shoulder. “Go on, go.”

Seeing that Xia Tian went upstairs to find Zhou Yun, Ruan Sihe smiled at the ring on his finger and whispered, “When was this?”

“Bought it last week.” Han Cheng didn’t think there was anything to it and his expression was natural. “I’m already married. Isn’t it normal to wear a wedding ring?”

Ruan Sihe smiled nonchalantly. “Really? Before getting married, I wanted to order rings for you. When I asked you for the size, this was not what you said…”

She smiled when a lady passed by, and then lowered her voice when she walked further away. “You said it was just a formality. You don’t need a ring, and you didn’t have the habit of wearing a ring. Why the sudden change?”

Han Cheng smiled. “The mistakes I made when we first got married, I wonder how long it will take for me to make up for it.”

“Every time you and I go around in circles like this, I want to beat you…” Ruan Sihe glared at Han Cheng, “Tell me truthfully. What’s the matter between you and Xia Tian?”

Han Cheng smiled, thought for a moment, and then responded, “It’s nothing much. I suddenly feel… I should be more responsible towards him.”

He didn’t want the incident where Xia Tian was so angry that he broke the cue stick to happen again.

Ruan Sihe didn’t know what happened. Recalling Xia Tian’s reddish cheeks and the attachment in his eyes when looking at Han Cheng just now, she couldn’t help her thoughts. “What did you do, you… for you to take responsibility?”

“Don’t think too much.” Han Cheng laughed, “He is still young.”

Ruan Sihe asked frankly, “How old? He’s even in the legal age for marriage now.”

She watched the exciting situation and continued to fan the flames, “Living together and getting along with one another day and night…”

“No.” Han Cheng said calmly, “Ms. Ruan, you’re seriously misunderstanding me. Although I am not a good person, I am not a beast. Do you need to ask our auntie? I have almost never been in Xia Tian’s room and he has never been to mine.”

Ruan Sihe shook her head and sighed. “I don’t understand why you are so arrogant. You’ve been married for more than two months and are still so upright. You’re not ashamed, but proud.”

She continued to probe, “If you two love each other, especially within a marriage… how can you be considered a beast?”

Han Cheng paused and sighed slightly. “Unfortunately, we’re still not in a relationship.”

As Han Cheng’s mother, Ruan Sihe’s sensitive ears caught a little regret and forbearance in Han Cheng’s tone. The smile on her face became deeper than before.

Ruan Sihe recalled the look Xia Tian had towards Han Cheng and hit the nail on the head. “Aren’t the both of you in love? Which side isn’t?”

Han Cheng was stunned and laughed. “Don’t tease me anymore.”

Ruan Sihe rarely asked her son these things and laughed when she saw his response.

“It was a joke just now. Xia Tian is still young and he is a good boy. He needs to be treated seriously, but… everyone likes a good child so don’t relax too much, otherwise you will regret it when you let go.” Ruan Sihe put her joking smile away. She lovingly continued, “Since young, no matter whether it was possible or not, nor how difficult it was to implement it, as long as you seized the opportunity, you wouldn’t fail. I hope this time you can do it as well.”

Han Cheng smiled and nodded. Kissing his attentive mother on the cheek again, he said, “I’ll go and find him. I just happened to have something to tell my mother-in-law.”

“Go, your uncle, aunt and the others are also upstairs. Don’t be rude and take Xia Tian to greet them.” Ruan Sihe also had to entertain others. Instead of continuing to talk with Han Cheng, she went to greet the guests.

Han Cheng walked upstairs slowly, thoughtfully.

Although Ruan Sihe just said that deliberately for the purpose of testing him, Han Cheng knew that her concerns were not unreasonable.

He admitted that he did have a good impression of Xia Tian.

Han Cheng didn’t know when he started to have this kind of affection towards Xia Tian. The agreed upon marriage relationship, the relationship in their childhood… Too many things confused his feelings so he couldn’t put a specific label on the care and love he had towards Xia Tian.

He had done a lot of things for Xia Tian, but the starting point for doing these things was too vague. He never had such experiences before, so he was still unsure when these kinds of feelings started.

However, it was what it was. Han Cheng had always been honest with himself and he didn’t think there was anything to avoid.

Don’t avoid it, but as mother said, you can’t really do anything to Xia Tian just by relying on this marriage agreement.

Han Cheng couldn’t bear it.

Han Cheng couldn’t bear to pursue Xia Tian.

Firstly, he himself wasn’t clear about his thoughts and he refused to drag Xia Tian into the water with short-term intentions. The second was… It was not that Han Cheng was conceited. If he really put effort into chasing Xia Tian, he was sure that he would be able to pursue him without spending too much energy.

Thinking about the situation before going out, it was not difficult to make Xia Tian blush.

It was much easier to tempt an eighteen-year-old boy than a thirty-two-year-old man.

But this was not the result Han Cheng wanted.

Han Cheng liked Xia Tian and he hoped that if Xia Tian came to like him one day. It would not be because of the gift of flowers or his aggressive pursuing skills, but… the other would really like him because of who he was.

To put it more bluntly, how many days could a dizzying love at this age last? If they lost their passion for each other, in the aftermath, he didn’t want them to be unable to maintain their current uncle and nephew relationship.

Compared with the past “feelings”, for the first time, Han Cheng no longer pursued efficient results only.

He was very cautious and prepared to call a stop to his pursuit at any time.

As long as Xia Tian didn’t want this relationship to deepen, he would not go even one step forward.

He had to consider this relationship again on the premise of protecting him.

He was Xia Tian’s husband and also his guardian.

When responsibility was greater than personal feelings or selfish desires, one must always exercise restraint.

Not to mention that the other party was a boy he liked so much.

Han Cheng wouldn’t let Xia Tian suffer any harm.

“Mother-in-law.”

After going upstairs, Han Cheng’s inner feelings were nowhere to be found. He smiled and said hello to Zhou Yun. He avoided the important parts and told Zhou Yun about the situation of the parent meeting today. Han Cheng summarised and processed the teachers’ positive comments on Xia Tian and relayed it to Zhou Yun.

Xia Tian was embarrassed to listen. How could it be that good…

Han Cheng didn’t bat an eyelid when he told the lie. Zhou Yun really believed it and smiled at her son. “Previously, I was worried that if you could not keep up as the pressure was great. I didn’t expect such a big improvement. Don’t you feel too tired?”

“Not tired…” Xia Tian said with a guilty smile, “Uncle Han helped me a lot.”

Han Cheng smiled in a reserved manner and mentioned the pocket money. As expected, Zhou Yun was in a good mood and she readily agreed upon hearing this. She even said that it was better and more convenient.

Han Cheng smiled at Zhou Yun and took Xia Tian to see his extended family.

Previously, Xia Tian only met Han Cheng’s uncle and aunt in a hurry and had never exchanged words.

“This is Uncle and Auntie,” Han Cheng officially introduced Xia Tian. “Greet them.”

While Xia Tian was busy greeting them, Han Cheng’s uncle and aunt, Han Mingli and Li Wanran hurriedly laughed and congratulated them on their wedding.

The benefits of marrying the head of the family were reflected in the current situation. Han Cheng’s uncle and aunt had no pretense of being an elder. After being married for some time, this was the first time Xia Tian had officially met Han Cheng’s relatives. However they did not find any fault in it, especially Han Cheng’s aunt, who smiled very sincerely at Xia Tian.

Standing behind Han Cheng’s uncle were his two cousins, Han Jin and Han Ming. Xia Tian shook Han Jin’s hands. Before he could shake hands with Han Ming, Han Cheng had already calmly held his hands and naturally pulled him to his side.

Han Cheng held his hand and talked to everyone with a smile. Xia Tian reflected for a few seconds before remembering… He almost had a marriage contract with this man named Han Ming before, and it almost came true…

What a close call! He was about to really shake hands and say a few polite words. In front of so many people, Han Cheng wouldn’t do anything but it was hard to say what would happen after returning home at night…

Han Ming seemed to have been warned a long time ago. He’d been keeping his distance from Xia Tian as if he were afraid that accidentally glancing at the other more than once would result in being taught a lesson by the head of the family.

After the routine greetings, everyone gathered together on the first floor. Han Cheng and Xia Tian were called to the entertainment room. There was a seven-layer cake over there. Before the dinner began, the two of them pushed the cake out together. Ruan Sihe smiled with gratitude, kissed both Xia Tian and Han Cheng’s cheeks, took the cake knife and cut the cake, signalling for the meal to begin.

Ruan Sihe was in good spirits, and the atmosphere was soaring. It was said to be a family dinner and Han Cheng drank a lot. Even Xia Tian drank two cups. Everyone mingled until eleven o’clock. Zhou Yun, who was exhausted, decided to leave early. Ruan Sihe let Han Cheng and Xia Tian send her off.

After sending Zhou Yun away, the guests started to leave one by one. After the outsiders were gone, Xia Tian looked at Han Cheng. Han Cheng instantly understood what he meant and knew that he was tired and said to Ruan Sihe, “Mom, we’ll be going as well.”

Ruan Sihe’s heart moved and she replied, “It’s already so late, why don’t you stay?”

Han Cheng was stunned and glanced at his aunt and uncle.

Xia Tian suppressed his astonished expression. We’re staying overnight?!

While the relatives were talking just now, Xia Tian learned that Han Cheng’s uncle, aunt, cousin, and several relatives were going to stay overnight. If he and Han Cheng were to sleep over, they’d definitely have to sleep in the same room together!

Xia Tian’s face stiffened, and he couldn’t help roaring in his heart. Let’s sleep together!

Ruan Sihe smiled and said, “Stay over tonight. If you have something to do tomorrow morning, it will be convenient for Liang Qingfeng to pick you up from here.”

Han Cheng’s uncle and aunt, who didn’t know the truth, followed suit, and persuaded them to stay.

Han Cheng naturally understood Ruan Sihe’s intention by saying this in front of so many people. He smiled and looked in her eyes. His tone was steady, but extremely firm, “No. Not con-ven-ient.”

Xia Tian breathed a sigh of relief.

Ruan Sihe gritted her teeth and scolded her son for picking up her hints.

When Han Cheng was about to leave, others could only continue to persuade him but were unable to stop him. After talking for a while, Han Cheng and Xia Tian left.

In the car on the way home, Han Cheng was exhausted after being busy the whole day and having drinks during the party. He closed his eyes and slumbered.

Xia Tian was flustered. He felt that the atmosphere between Han Cheng and Ruan Sihe was weird when they were leaving. He whispered, “Uncle Han, Uncle Han?”

Han Cheng did not speak.

Xia Tian estimated that he was already asleep. He sighed softly and mumbled to himself, “Actually… there should be a sofa or something, and there is nothing wrong with staying. What are you afraid of? Are you afraid of me…”

“I’m not afraid of you.” Han Cheng spoke lightly with his eyes closed, “I have no confidence in myself.”