Chapter 41 - FAMILY BOND AND HAN LUO
Mo Zhen glanced at the clock and called, "It's already time for dinner! Do you guys want to have dinner now?"
"That's not a bad idea," Ma Rui replied. "Luo'er, Xiao Yuan, are you hungry?"
Mo Yuan looked at Luo'er, and the young girl answered, "We can eat if you want." She felt smothered by hunger, and her eyes burned out of fatigue. Even still, she didn't want to admit that. It was the first time she saw Mo Yuan with his parents. She knew if she said that she was tired, Ma Rui would take her back to the hotel, and their family trip would be ruined. The night was so beautiful and dazzling. The weather was wonderful. It was the perfect time to have family time; she didn't want to ruin this moment because of her selfishness.
Ma Rui smiled. "Look at this child! Luo'er, if you are not hungry you can say so. We can eat later. But you haven't eaten street snacks like us. I'm worried that you are starving."
Han Luo didn't hold back. "Yes, I'm hungry. Let's go and eat." She thought that she should eat to gain some strength so that she could let the family continue bonding.
They traveled to a nearby restaurant and sat down in the garden. Mo Zhen looked at his wife and took out a small box. "My darling, I ordered this for us."
Ma Rui beamed. "Oh, really! Can I open it?"
"Of course, I want to know if you like it or not."
"I will most certainly love it if it's from you, my baby." Ma Rui opened the box and saw a pair of custom-made platinum watches decorated with small diamonds. One watch was small and the other one was larger. It was clearly meant for a couple. Ma Rui was stunned, overwhelmed by sweetness. She hugged her husband and sung, "I love it so much. Thank you so much, my baby." Then, she kissed her husband deeply.
"Uh…" Mo Yuan closed his eyes once again. He didn't forget to cover Han Luo's eyes, but she grabbed his hand and moved it away. She was curious about the gift and even stood on her chair to stare at the pair of watches. The diamonds glittered under the light's luster, giving it an aura of magic. The young girl's eyes sparkled in amazement. "It's so cool!"
Mo Zhen and Ma Rui parted their lips and glanced at her. Ma Rui smirked. "One day, your big brother Yuan will give you one."
Han Luo tilted her head. "Big brother Yuan?" She didn't understand why big brother Yuan would give her a watch.
'Mom… seriously? It's just a watch. You are too much.' Mo Yuan couldn't look at Han Luo – he was too embarrassed to show his face to her.
Mo Zhen put the watch around his wife's wrist and explained the way it worked, "When you miss me, click the second button on the left, and then my watch will glow blue. If you want to send 'I love you', you have to click the first button on the left, and my watch will glow pink. If you are in danger, you have to click the third button and my watch will glow red."
Ma Rui kissed her husband's cheek and told him, "Oh, baby, you're the best. Does your watch function the same way?"
"Yes, you see…" Mo Zhen wore his watch and showed her how it worked.
Ma Rui's face radiated. "It's fantastic! I always wanted to have something like this."
Mo Zhen smiled affectionately. "I know, that's why I wanted to give it to you on your birthday. Happy Birthday, my darling." He kissed her forehead.
Ma Rui's were filled with tears of happiness. "I'm so happy... I don't know what to do."
Mo Zhen took her hands and replied, "Just stay with me for the rest of your life. That's more than enough for me."
Mo Yuan mumbled, "Happy Birthday mom, I left the present in your room."
Ma Rui smiled brightly. "Thank you, Xiao Yuan."
Han Luo fidgeted and took out a card from her Pikachu shoulder bag before giving it to her. "Mom, I made this myself. This is the first time I made a birthday card. I hope you like it. Happy Birthday!"
Ma Rui took the card and opened it. After reading what's inside, she cried out. She hugged the girl tightly and chirped, "Oh, Luo'er, I'm so glad Qin Zheng gave birth to you. I owe her so much." She kissed Han Luo's chubby cheeks, and the young girl also kissed the mother's cheeks.
Mo Zhen coughed. "Can't I get some kisses as well?" He chuckled while looking at Han Luo. He always wanted a daughter – just like how his wife did – but due to her illness, she couldn't give birth anymore and didn't force her to. He was happy that his wife finally got herself a cute, little, and polite girl. Han Luo stepped out of her chair and trotted towards Mo Zhen. He placed her on his lap, and she planted a soft kiss on his right cheek. Mo Zhen was very satisfied and he kissed her chubby cheek as well.
Mo Yuan frowned and chided her, "You shouldn't kiss someone whom you don't love."
Han Luo flinched and asked, "Is it wrong to kiss someone who cares about you?"
Mo Yuan didn't say anything. He felt some irritation grow within him. At that time, the waiter came and served their meals. Ma Rui giggled and exclaimed, "Luo'er, your big brother Yuan is jealous. Go and kiss him."
"Wha-! Th-that's not what I meant. I don't want any kiss." Mo Yuan's face was painted in a deep shade of red. He then suddenly averted his eyes.
Mo Zhen lectured his son, "Listen, my boy, if you like someone, you have to tell her immediately or else she will be snatched away by someone else. People can't read your mind! So, you have to use your mouth to make them understand how you feel. Back when I fell for your mother in high school, I confessed right away. She had so many suitors around her that I was scared I'd be rejected. But she didn't.. She accepted me and we dated for five years. And now look – we got married right after we graduated and are still happily married to this day!"