Chapter 298 - The Night Before the Wedding

Following the tradition, Li Qin Yao was not allowed to meet with her husband on the night before the wedding. 

Li Qin Yao had stayed at hers and Zhang Yu Han apartment with Xu along with her mother, Xu Yilan, and her best friend, Han Yue Xiu accompanying her. Meanwhile, Zhang Yu Han had returned to stay at Zhang's residence.

Initially, Li Qin Yao had wanted to stay at her mother's place in B City, but after considering that they could save more time, Li Qin Yao decided to stay at their apartment.

Because her mother-in-law had prepared everything earlier, Li Qin Yao did not have to think too much about last-minute preparation. In the evening, everything that she will need for her wedding was sent over to their apartment. In the end, Li Qin Yao spent most of her time to listen to her mother regarding the wedding etiquette, and then, gossiped with Han Yue Xiu about her life in Capital City.

Throughout their conversation, Li Qin Yao learned that Han Yue Xiu's relationship has gotten a bit better. At least, Han Yue Xiu no longer had this annoyed look on her face whenever they accidentally mentioned Song Yi's name.

After the three of them had their dinner together, surprisingly, someone came to ring the doorbell. 

When Li Qin Yao looked through the intercom, she was surprised upon seeing her paternal grandparents at the door. Li Qin Yao swung the door open and stared at the two elders with confusion. 

"Grandfather, grandmother, how are you here?" Li Qin Yao asked as she invited them in.

Seeing that the elders had walked in, Xu Yilan went into the kitchen to help prepare some drinks and snacks.

"Grandfather and Grandmother are not going to stay for too long," Mu Ling Xi spoke. "We only came to add some dowry."

"Yao Yao, you are someone that both Grandfather and Grandmother had looked after ever since you were a baby," Li Ren Xin spoke. He pulled out a brown envelope from the bag and handed it to his granddaughter. "After thinking about it for a while, we thought that it would be best to add a bit more to your dowry."

Li Qin Yao looked at the contents and was speechless upon seeing some property deeds. She knew the location of those places and was aware of how valuable they are. "Grandfather, Grandmother, isn't this is a bit too much?"

Previously, her mother had told her that she too had prepared some dowry for her. Her mother had always lived her life in moderation, however, Li Qin Yao was surprised upon finding out how much money she has. According to her mother, she had been saving for her dowry for a long time. Because she was her only daughter, Xu Yilan had given her everything.

"Yao Yao, I hope that you will not reject my gift." Li Ren Xin hesitated for a while before he spoke again. "Although the matter regarding that accident has been cleared, Grandfather still felt guilty about it. I know that no amount of money or wealth could compensate for everything that you have gone through. However, this is the only thing that I can give you."

Li Qin Yao stared at the documents in her hand and nodded after a while. "Then, I will accept this."

Hearing that their granddaughter had accepted their intention, both Li Ren Xin and Mu Ling Xi had a smile on their face. The two elderly stayed at the apartment long enough until they have finished their tea before they left.

Because Li Qin Yao had to get up early in the morning the elders left soon. Once her grandparents left, Xu Yilan began to urge her daughter to go to bed early unless if she wanted to show up at her wedding with a dark circle under her eyes. 

Hearing her mother's scary words, Li Qin Yao decided to stop gossiping with her friend and head over to the bedroom. As she arrived at the door, Li Qin Yao suddenly stop and turned to Han Yue Xiu. "Yue Xiu, why don't you accompany me to sleep tonight?"

Han Yue Xiu stared back at her friend with an expression as if she had seen a ghost. "Are you crazy?" She let out a dry cough and continued. "I don't want to sleep on yours and your husband's bed… No. No. I'll accompany your mother to sleep in the guest room."

As she was unable to sleep, Li Qin Yao closed her eyes and tossed around on the bed. Her arms were hugging at Zhang Yu Han's pillow as she inhaled at a spot where his scent was the strongest.

Suddenly, she found herself missing her husband terribly. 

Just then, her phone on the side table started to chime. Li Qin Yao looked at the screen and a huge smile appeared on her lips as she read his messages: "Are you asleep?"

A giggle escaped her lips, knowing that her husband was missing her right now.

Shortly after, Li Qin Yao tapped her fingers on the screen. After two dial tone, Zhang Yu Han's face appeared on the screen. The joy on his face was apparent.

"Why are you not sleeping?" Li Qin Yao asked.

Zhang Yu Han spread his hand on the bed. "My wife is not on my side right now, how can I sleep?" He let out a chuckle when he saw her bashful expression. "Did you miss me?"

"Un." Li Qin Yao nodded. Subconsciously, she tightened her grip on his pillow as if she was hugging him.

"I miss you too."

Hearing his deep vibrating voice, Li Qin Yao felt her toes curled and the smile on her lips spread. Li Qin Yao stared at her husband's face through the screen and suddenly noticed the familiar shirt in his ċhėst. 

"You... Isn't that my shirt?"

Zhang Yu Han lowered his gaze to look at the shirt. "Un."

"I only wear them last night to sleep and did not get the chance to wash them. Why did you take it away? Isn't it dirty?"

"I took them along with me because I know that I won't be able to sleep without you by my side. At least, with this method, I can still smell your scent and perhaps it would lull me to sleep."

Li Qin Yao laughed, knowing that she was doing the same with his pillow. "Does it work?"

Zhang Yu Han let out a long, frustrated sigh. "It was not the same as hugging you."