585 Your Implication Is...?

Su Feifei took a deep breath when she realized that she was just digging her own grave by arguing with Xin Zimen. She might not lose in a tongue lashing with anyone else but she knew he won't let her escape unscathed. Besides, his tongue was sharper than a razor and he loved bloodbaths. It was better to just let it be and get to business.

"Jokes apart, I really have something important to discuss with you."

When she spoke, her eyes had shifted to Xiu as if to imply something. Getting the hint, Xiu said, "Oh, I should take my leave now."

Xin Zimen placed his hand on Xiu's shoulder and pushed her back on the couch saying, "You stay here. I have something to talk to you." Xiu obediently nodded her head while he turned to Su Feifei and went on, "You follow me."

His office was actually quite spacious. It could be said that from the sitting area where Xiu was, she couldn't possibly eavesdrop on their discussion all the way over at Xin Zimen's desk. No matter how sensitive her ears were, she won't be able to make out a single word since their voices were also hushed down.

As Su Feifei followed him to his desk, she said, "Do you really have something to talk or you don't just want her to leave yet?"

"None of your concern," was his impatient reply since he didn't think it was necessary to tell her why he asked Xiu to stay for a while. He obviously wasn't willing to say that he just didn't want Xiu to leave yet. That little girl helps him in coping with his overwhelming thoughts. He was being selfish but he really wanted her to just stick around a little longer.

As long as Xiu was right before his eyes, he'd feel relaxed. That was enough.

As he sat in his leather chair, he said, "What is the urgent matter?"

"There are a couple of things," began Su Feifei in a professional manner completely shedding her earlier teasing manner. "The International Conference of Women Leadership is being hosted in An City this year and the state council..." She continued to deliver the report as she showed him all the data and asked, "What's your opinion?"

Xin Zimen's brows knitted up thoughtfully. He wanted to say something but his eyes suddenly darted over towards Xiu. He raised his hand to stop Su Feifei from continuing as he stood up saying, "Wait a minute!" With that, he took a throw blanket from one of the cabins and walked up to Xiu.

Earlier Xiu had been able to keep her eyes open because she was too engrossed and happy talking with Xin Zimen but as soon as silence engulfed her, her sleepiness caught up to her. Her eyes felt heavy and soon she just sprawled on the couch and fell into a deep slumber.

In her sleep, Xiu smelled a comforting scent as she snuggled into the blanket comfortably. Her pout was soon replaced with a beautiful and content smile. Xin Zimen's arm stretched towards her head as if wanting to caress her but before his fingers could touch her hair, his fingers balled into a fist as he held himself back and went back to Su Feifei who had been dumbstruck until now because of what she saw. 

"I'll have to meet with the Minister of Foreign Affairs myself," he had composed himself and looked stoic as always leaving Su Feifei even more baffled. 

She couldn't help sneaking a few curious glances at Xin Zimen wondering what was up with him? Was he perhaps possessed by something? Because that was the only logical explanation she could come with right now. There was no other way she could explain his earlier actions!

Had he ever been this caring and attentive towards anyone? No way! Wasn't he a very practical man who found feelings and relationships very burdensome? Why was he trying to suddenly destroy her whole world view?!

Their discussion had lasted for the whole two hours but all this while Su Feifei was still quite confused. 

"If there is nothing else, you can leave," he was clearly telling her to get lost. But she didn't move an inch. "Is there something else?"

Su Feifei nodded her head in a daze as she pointed at Xiu asking, "Who is she?"

Xin Zimen looked at her as if looking at an idiot. "Didn't I already tell you she is Bai Xiu?"

Su Feifei shook her head as she went on, "You know very well that's not really my question." She bit her bottom lip hesitating a little before she asked, "I'm unable to understand her relationship with you." He quirked his brow at her dangerously. "Don't get me wrong! I'm just curious why you're so good to her?"

"Why? Can't I be nice to anyone?" questioned Xin Zimen.

"I'm sorry to say but it doesn't happen that often. So, I'm really unable to make head or tail of this situation. What's so special about her that you seem so protective about her?"

Xin Zimen took his time before answering, "She is my niece. Is something wrong with being protective of her? You're also possessive about your only niece, she also happens to be my only niece."

Su Feifei smiled strangely as she stated, "Is that so?"

Noticing the look in her eyes, he asked, "What are you trying to imply here?"

"Nothing."

"If you have something to say, just say it."

"Okay then. Tell me - is it because she is your niece that you're so attentive towards her or is it because her name is Xiu?"