Chapter 428 - Pretend To Be Happy

It was when he had come to buy ice cream when he noticed Shui Xian's presence. And not just his presence. What caught his eye was Shui Xian's hearty laugh. He could see that that laughter was coming from his heart. 

He couldn't stop himself from moving over to Shui Xian's side and asking him whether he was okay?

Shui Xian's response was also just as he had expected, "Still doing better than you."

Cui Xukun's lips twitched at his reply. "I was just worried seeing you laughing like a fool. But it seems I was wasting my worry on a jerk."

Shui Xian snorted, "Who asked you to be concerned about me? Even if I really lose my mind, you'd still be the last person whose concern would be needed!"

"Have you been eating bitter gourds all these years?" asked Cui Xukun. "Why is it that everything that comes out of your mouth sounds so bitter?"

"Oh, you didn't know?" Shui Xian pretended to be shocked. "But then again, how would you know what I liked to eat? You ran away!"

Cui Xukun's lips parted but nothing came out in the end. 

Raelle was still standing behind Shui Xian. Most of her body was actually hidden behind his broad shoulders. But that didn't mean she couldn't see or hear this strange interaction between her husband and the stranger who came out of nowhere.

And from her analysis, she could bet that her husband was really feeling bitter when he looked at this stranger. As if there was a suppressed fire of anger within him that he had been holding back. On the other hand, this stranger appeared to be feeling guilty. The movement of his eyes, his facial expressions, and even all of his body told her that he was remorseful.

Interesting realization. She thought to herself but didn't try to become a part of their conversation. She didn't feel the need to add herself into this anyway. This had nothing to do with her. So, she just decided to silently support her man by standing behind him. As a gesture to let him that she was right there for him.

"Why are you here?" inquired Shui Xian in frustration.

"I just saw you and came over," answered Cui Xukun. "There was no other meaning behind it."

Shui Xian rolled his eyes at him, "You should start acting like we don't know each other. Even if you see me on the road, just walk away. There is no need to come over and say hi."

"Do you hate me this much?" Cui Xukun couldn't help asking.

"No, I just don't want to see your face and ruin my mood," said Shui Xian. 

"I really don't know why I felt so happy in my heart seeing you laughing," said Cui Xukun. "It's my mistake to even care for a heartless man like you."

"Why do you sound like an aggrieved girlfriend complaining to her boyfriend?" came a chirpy voice from behind Cui Xukun. As he looked back, he found Cloe walking up to him. Passing him the ice cream, she added, "I got you the ice cream but you vanished when I turned around. What are you even up...?" Her words were lost instantly when her eyes settled on Shui Xian's figure. Immediately, her eyes lit up, "Master Xian! What a pleasant surprise!"

"Hi, Cloe!" Shui Xian's ugly expressions vanished and a polite smile formed on his lips as soon as he turned to talk to Cloe and even waved at her good-naturedly.

Cui Xukun was left gaping at his ex-best friend's change. Just seconds ago, he was scowling at him and now, he was grinning at his girlfriend. Wow! That just reminded him, he had actually thought that there was something between Shui Xian and Cloe. With this thought coming to his mind, he became vigilant towards Shui Xian and looked at him as if Shui Xian was trying to steal his girlfriend.

Shui Xian only gave him a glance that clearly looked like he was looking at an idiot.

"You're looking pretty today," commented Shui Xian to Cloe intentionally which made Cui Xukun grit his teeth in anger.

Being the little fangirl, Cloe smiled widely at him, feeling a bit shy because of this compliment, "What are you saying, Master Xian?"

"You can just call me Xian. What's with being so formal about it?"

"Well, you looked handsome as well," stated Cloe in response. "These clothes are giving you a whole different feel."

Shui Xian looked down at himself, "How can I not look good when my wife picked this outfit for me today?"

"Ah! No wonder, you look like a changed person," said Cloe. "It's just as Chief says, clothes might to be able to make a person but clothes can definitely decide how people will look at you."

"That's something only my wife would say," said Shui Xian with a wide grin. "And currently, she is oddly quiet." He turned his head around and looked at Raelle who was already looking at him. "Baby, why are you so quiet?"

"I didn't think I should intrude," replied Raelle.

"Chief!" called out Cloe in surprise. She didn't even know why she was this surprised. After all, she had already met Shui Xian here. And since he was here, there was a high possibility that Raelle would be here as well. Then how come she didn't instantly think of that?

She'd like to blame that on Shui Xian. This Master Xian was always a cold person who rarely even smiled. But currently, he met her with a big smile and seemed so approachable that she was feeling lightheaded. That's how unbelievable it was for her.

"At least pretend like you're as happy to see me as you are to see my husband," said Raelle.

Cloe lowered her face and said, "Sorry."

While Shui Xian pursed his lips to hide his laughter. His wife was at it again.. Reading people out like they were an open book before her.