In the past, if Su Yuning made fun of Jiang Beihuai, Bai Wenxi would only calmly push her away and then lecture her younger sister with a set of principles.
However, after going through all kinds of perils hand in hand, Bai Wenxi had already developed a special affection for Jiang Beihuai in her heart.
She no longer regarded this marriage as a task or a burden, but truly enjoyed the time spent with Jiang Beihuai.
In the past, she had vowed that "this was just an arranged marriage", but now she couldn't even bring herself to say it.
Bai Wenxi shyly turned her face away and tapped her index finger on the small dining table. "All right, head housekeeper. I'll finish the porridge right away. Can I go and take a look at him?"
A faint blush crept onto her snow - white cheeks. Her long eyelashes drooped, and her lips were tightly pursed in anticipation.
Su Yuning burst out laughing, almost doubling over. "Okay, I know you two are deeply in love. After you finish the porridge and regain your strength, I'll accompany you to see brother - in - law."
Having obtained her younger sister's approval, Bai Wenxi scooped up the porridge with a spoon and slowly put it into her mouth.
She used to hate eating such soft and mushy food, but because she was eager to see Jiang Beihuai, she could even calmly eat something she usually disliked.
"Yuning, a promise is a promise."
Su Yuning nodded vigorously, and her earrings traced a dashing arc. "Sister, your kite now has someone to hold the string, doesn't it?"
Bai Wenxi saw the high - spirited look on Su Yuning's face, and the teasing in her eyes as she looked at her.
With a beaming smile, she tapped her younger sister's forehead with her fingertip. "What about you? Where is your kite going to fly?"
Su Yuning tucked her loose hair behind her ear, raised her eyebrows and laughed. "I don't care. There's wind in my chest. I can't stop. I'll think about it after I travel around the world."
Su Yuning was a typical rich girl who had been pampered since childhood. Apart from helping out in the art gallery to enhance her resume, her family had always taken care of her. Her car and house were all provided by her father.
Bai Wenxi had grown up with her as childhood friends and had never seen her worry about money or other things.
She was the only daughter of her uncle and aunt. Even if she wanted to pick the stars in the sky, her aunt would find a way to satisfy her precious daughter.
"To be honest, your family's old lady has already contacted my dad." The daughter inserted the straw into the soda can and gulped down the Coke.
"She said it's the son of brother - in - law's little uncle. Grandma Jiang wants me to go on a blind date."
Bai Wenxi was silent for a while. She always felt that with her younger sister's unruly personality, she would never obediently follow the adults' arrangements.
"So did you agree? What did uncle say?"
Su Yuning neatly cleared away the porridge bowl, and her dislike for this kind of blind date among the wealthy was obvious. "I refused."
"I don't know what my dad is thinking. He actually agreed and even tried his best to arrange this blind date."
"Do you want to go and see brother - in - law?"
Bai Wenxi was lost in her thoughts when suddenly Su Yuning snuggled into her arms. Like a child, Su Yuning acted coquettishly in her sister's arms.
"Sister Wen, I've been so good to you and even went to Moon Island to save you." She wrapped her arms around Bai Wenxi's neck and pouted. "Help me fend them off. I'll wheel you to brother - in - law's place now."
Bai Wenxi lovingly scraped the bridge of Su Yuning's nose and shook her head with a smile. "As long as you don't want to, sister will always be on your side."
"Great! I'm relieved to hear you say that."
Su Yuning excitedly wheeled the wheelchair in from the balcony and gently helped Bai Wenxi up. "Be careful. Don't bump your injured leg."
Fine beads of sweat oozed from Bai Wenxi's forehead. The sutured wound still ached faintly, but the eagerness to see Jiang Beihuai overshadowed the pain in her leg.
Jiang Beihuai had actually already woken up. He had wanted to visit his wife for a long time, but the nurse had firmly held him down and wouldn't let him leave the ward.
As soon as Bai Wenxi got out of the elevator, she heard Jiang Beihuai's hoarse voice arguing not far away.
"Who do you think you are to stop me from seeing my wife? I've already told you I'm fine."
Just from his voice, one could hear his impatience and helplessness at the moment. Su Yuning quickly wheeled Bai Wenxi towards his ward.
The door was suddenly pulled open, and Bai Wenxi almost fell out of the wheelchair. Jiang Beihuai quickly caught her. The two stared at each other, looking awkward at the ward door.
Su Yuning covered her mouth to hold back the scream that was about to come out. She felt extremely embarrassed. "Sorry, I didn't know brother - in - law would suddenly open the door. Are you okay, sister Wen?"
Bai Wenxi shook her head and adjusted her plaster - bound leg. Jiang Beihuai picked her up horizontally and placed her back on his hospital bed.
"Does your leg still hurt?"
Bai Wenxi shyly lowered her head and gently waved her hand. "It doesn't hurt anymore. It's just a bit numb from being fixed for so long."
Jiang Beihuai stroked her smooth black hair, his eyes full of tenderness. "Wenxi, I'm so glad you're okay."
"You don't know. When I was trapped in the gap at that time, I wished I could chop off my arm!"
Only then did Bai Wenxi carefully observe his hanging arm. The bandage was wrapped thickly several times. It clearly looked seriously injured.
Bai Wenxi quickly picked up his injured arm and gently blew on it. "Beihuai, thank you. If it weren't for you not giving up, I would surely have been buried at the bottom of the sea by now."
The bright sunlight shone into the room through the glass window. The dancing light dots sparkled on Bai Wenxi's high nose bridge.
Jiang Beihuai could smell the faint fragrance from Bai Wenxi's neck. With the light behind her, she was bathed in the gentle sunlight, adding an indescribable mystery to her.
Seeing the two looking at each other affectionately, Su Yuning wisely left quietly and thoughtfully closed the door for them.
"Wenxi..." Jiang Beihuai suddenly called his wife's name and then silently pursed his lips, not knowing what to say.
Bai Wenxi didn't answer either. She bit her lower lip with her white teeth and timidly looked at Jiang Beihuai.
"Beihuai..." This simple call contained many complex feelings. She leaned her head on her husband's shoulder and finally poured out the words that had been on her mind for a long time.
"I'm so lucky to have married you. If it weren't for you, I don't think I would ever have experienced the joy of marriage in my life."
Jiang Beihuai was stunned as he listened to Bai Wenxi's confession. Suddenly waking up, he inserted his hand into her thick hair, held the back of his wife's head, and kissed her full and sweet lips.
It was a long time before they separated. A thin silver thread was drawn out from their intertwined lips and teeth.
Bai Wenxi blushed shyly, but Jiang Beihuai didn't care. He playfully lifted his wife's chin and smiled. "This is the fun between husband and wife. There's no need to be so shy."
Holding Bai Wenxi's boneless hands, Jiang Beihuai rubbed his nose against her forehead. "Shall I take you out for a meal and then come back after a stroll?"