Chapter 16 - HAN LUO VISITED HER PARENTS
That evening, Han Luo came back in a merry mood, along with her two cousins. Du Liu uninvitedly barged into the living room, with a request for Tang Yujin. "Xiao Yujin, I know it might be hard on you, but could you watch my two daughters until I come back?"
Tang Yujin let out a forceful laugh and asked, "Are you going somewhere, Madam Han?"
Du Liu cunningly retorted, "Yes, I am. I hope you won't say 'no' to my request."
Tang Yujin was known for his polite and soft hearted behavior. Certainly, he couldn't say 'no' right in front of an elder's face.
"He might not but I will!" Han Sheng Ming couldn't believe that his mother had plotted something like this. "What are you trying to do, mommy? I won't allow Luilui and Wanwan to make my friend's house a zoo."
Du Liu scolded him, "Sheng Ming! Watch your language!"
Han Sheng Ming desperately replied, "Mommy, Xiao Yuan doesn't like kids and you know what Luilui did last time."
"Enough! Luilui made a mistake and she is sorry for it. Am I right, Luilui?" Du Liu glanced at her daughter.
Han Luilui smiled and shyly said, "Of course. I know my mistakes and I won't disturb brother Yuan anymore."
Han Sheng Ming felt the vile urge to vomit blood at his sister's remark; she didn't look apologetic nor embarrassed at all.
Mo Yuan's volcanic temper was on the verge of erupting when he heard Han Luilui refer to him as 'brother Yuan'. Last time he went to the Han Mansion, she repeatedly called him, "Brother Yuan! Brother Yuan!" while following him around. He knitted his eyebrows in annoyance and clicked his tongue, in front of everyone. The fiery boy looked thoroughly displeased as he strode out of the room.
Han Luilui was looking at Mo Yuan, expecting that he would accept her, but her heart dropped at his startling reaction. She really did like being with him. He not only had a cute face, but he also was very mature. Han Luilui's face dropped and her eyes trickled with tears.
"See that! What did I tell you?" Han Sheng Ming scowled at his mother. "Mommy, you just spoiled our fun."
Du Liu was muted by confusion. She didn't think that the heir of the Mo Family would act so stubbornly in front of his elders. She was upset by his behavior but was in no position to say anything to him. The lady exhaled in disappointment. "Anyway, I think it's getting late. I need to go now. Xiao Yujin, my daughters will be in your care."
Tang Yujin weakly smiled and politely responded, "I will try my best, Madam Han. I hope they won't cause any trouble for my servants." This was one of the reasons why the servants of the Tang Household liked to work here – their masters were always supportive of them.
'This won't be as easy as I thought.' Du Liu narrowed her eyes. "Very well." She turned around and left, yet couldn't help but smirk. 'As long as my daughters capture the boys of the Tang Family and the Mo Family, I have nothing to worry about.'
The Head Butler sighed and instructed a maid to lead the two young ladies of the Han Family into the guest room. The room was rather plain, with simple decorations, and it had two single beds.
Han Luilui frowned. "I don't like this room. It's too shabby. I want a cute room." Her complaining had begun.
Han Wanwan, the two year old girl, grumbled, "This room's not good! I want to stay alone."
Han Sheng Ming knocked her head. "You are an uninvited guest. You should be glad that this room was given to you. Quit whining or I'll throw you out and force you to sleep in the garden." He then sniggered softly. "There is an old man's grave nearby. I heard that he comes out at night and looks for naughty children. Can't you see why Yujin is so polite? 'Cause he's afraid of ghosts!"
Han Luilui and Han Wanwan began to tremble in fear. They couldn't utter a single word.
"I didn't know that I became polite 'cause I was scared of ghosts… it's the first time I heard this."
Han Sheng Ming flinched. Behind him was Tang Yujin, smiling sweetly, scaring him with his uncanny whispering. Tang Yujin is always calm and cool, but if he gets angry, he can be pretty scary too. Han Sheng Ming grabbed his friend and hastily dragged him away. He then called out to his sisters, "If you don't want to be taken by an old ghost, be careful!"
The maid sighed in relief. She hoped that she didn't have to work for two haughty children.
Meanwhile, Tang Yujin's personal maid was going to his study room when she saw Han Luo stumbling down the corridor. She paused and knelt down. "Little miss, why does your face look so small? Didn't you have lunch?"
Han Luo gazed at her but then looked down. She shook her head silently; she didn't eat anything after going out with her auntie.
Du Liu first took her to the family graveyard and then took her to the hospital. Han Luilui and Han Wanwan didn't accompany her. Han Luo was very happy to see her father. She ran towards him and sat on the bed.
Du Liu told her, "Xiao Luo, you stay here. I'll come back later to pick you up."
Han Luo nodded happily and answered, "Okay!"
Du Liu frowned and sneered. She left with her daughters, who wanted to go to the amusement park for a while now, and their loving mother decided to take them there. After visiting the amusement park, the three of them went to have lunch at a fancy restaurant. After lunch, they went out to do some shopping. Finally, on their way back from their pleasant excursion, they picked up the sleeping Han Luo. She had fallen asleep out of hunger.
Yet Du Liu showed no mercy. "Xiao Luo, we have to go. Wake up." Her harsh tone woke up the fatigued girl.
During their journey, Han Luo's stomach growled. Han Luilui commented, "Why didn't you eat something when you had the chance?"
Han Wanwan butted in, "She can't do anything! She is a dummy!"
The two sisters laughed together.
Han Luo stayed silent. Her body was cold in hunger, but her heart was warm.. She had a small light of joy within her, after seeing her parents today.