Ah Peng is not heartless!

After the fun filled dinner, Mother Zi made the couple stay in the Old Zi Mansion.

The morning was bright and sunny. Xue Nuan woke up early and was reading some book at bedroom chair, sitting next to Zi Peng.

He woke up to see the sunrays falling on her and aura formed around to create a dramatic view.

"Nuna, Good Morning. Did you get good sleep."

"Yes I did. Ah Peng, why do you work so late. can you please reduce it. You need to sleep properly to have a decent health."

"Sorry Nuna, there has been a lot of issues lately. I also wanted to let you know that I will be going to Country A for week. Will you be okay by urself?"

"Ah Peng, I understand and I will be fine. just don't worry about me."

He pulled to the bed and gave her a deep kiss. He didn't want to let go of her. But maid was calling everyone for breakfast.

everyone had gathered up in the dining table for the breakfast. Elder Zi was pleased to see the table full of people.

The maids served the dishes to everyone.

Zi Zexian was the first one to comment.

"Wow, Michelin star level dishes. I have never tasted this kind of food before in the house."

Elder Zi and Father Zi also agreed. Zi Peng knew who could have cooked and felt proud of his wife's culinary skills.

Elder Zi called the maid to enquire

" Who made today's breakfast today?."

Before she could have answer, Mother Zi butted in

"My talented daughter in law Xiao Nuan made the breakfast for all of us. The person who helped her cooking was none other than our Zi Peng."

All the other three men were stunned. Zi Zexian asked

"Who are you brother? What happened to my brother? I m not able to find my cold and heartless brother after his marriage."

"Ah Peng is not heartless. He is a the most warm and caring person." Xue Nuan defended her husband.

Elder Zi and Mother Zi looked at each other with an understanding that it's all going in the right direction. Father Zi couldn't help but ask

"Xiao Peng, honestly I'm surprised too."

"Father, it's not a huge deal. On my workfront I m going to be extremely busy till Winter Break. So I m just trying to spend as much time as possible with Xue Nuan."

"Sister in law, I will come near Orange county Villa then, I will enjoy your cooking often then. " Zi Zexian was excited about Xue Nuan's cooking.

Zi Peng glared at him and said

"No need, you stay where you are right now."

Everyone started laughing at possessive Zi Peng.

"So What have you planned for the honeymoon. You should give some time for Xiao Nuan. Even though you are busy" Mother Zi questioned her workaholic son.

"Actually Mother, Since Ah Peng is busy till Winter Holidays. I also want to get settled here. we prefer to go for a long trip during winter to some cold destination."Xue Nuan pitched in for her husband

Zi Peng looked at his amazing smart wife, who just picked up his real scenario and spoke perfectly on his behalf. For others, it seemed like they both are in Sync

Elder Zi was pleased to see both husband and wife are not thinking twice before standing up for each other. He understood that, though it's short time they had spent together, without their knowledge they care a lot about each other.

"Okay, Xiao Nuan. that's sounds great but please plan everything ahead." Elder Zi ended that discussion there.

Father Zi left quickly for work since he had an urgent meeting to attend.

Elder Zi asked everyone to assemble at the living area to discuss something with all of them.

Liu Huang was going back to her room, since it is Zi family affair she didn't head towards Living area.

"You do have some sense within you. After you leave this place I don't want to see your face again." Zi Zexian spoke in a harsh tone.

"Zi Zexian, I don't know what to say to you. I hope this unwanted hatred bring you peace.

And by the way, I don't want to see your annoying face either."

Zi Zexian left in anger after hearing her words.

Xue Nuan came to call Liu Huang since Elder Zi asked for her. She was behind and heard them speaking. she decided that she should find a way to solve this matter.

Everyone gathered at the living area, even Liu Huang was there as per the Elder Zi instructions.

Elder Zi spoke in affectionate and confident voice.

"Xiao Nuan, Xiao Huang, I know that you both are highly respected surgeon. "

He turned to the rest of the people and said

"No many know about their actual profession as doctors before because they were going inside war zones and treated the civilians who got affected. they had trained to disguise as UN charity group. Especially Xiao Nuan. Now that, she decided to marry Zi Peng. She has come back home as a civilian too, relieved from her previous duties. I hope no one discuss this out this closed circle."

Xue Nuan felt slight prick in her heart for not being able to reveal herself completely to Zi Peng. Zi Peng understood that and pressed her hand. He came closer and whispered on her ears

"You don't have to reveal your past until unless it troubles you in the present. There is no real obligation in the name of marriage. So relax, I m cool."

Xue Nuan felt very emotional after hearing his understanding words. That moment, for the first time she wanted to kiss him.

Elder Zi saw the couple and coughed a little.

He drank some water and continued

" Xiao Nuan, your mother is not a doctor but she takes care of the our entire chain of hospital all over the world. You Grandfather and I wish you can join our Long Sunshine hospital as Neuro Specialist. I hope you can train and help them treat the complicated cases."

Elder Zi felt little dry on his throat, so he looked at Mother Zi.

So she took over the conversation from Elder Zi

"Xiao Huang, we are hoping that you join as a head as a pediatric & Neonatal Department. Plus I need a hand on restructuring the hospital administration as well. Since you are looking for a suitable Job. I hope this fits in perfectly. Me and Your Grandfather Liu wish that you could help us."

Both Xue Nuan and Liu Huang was wondering how to respond to such genuine request.

"She is not even a part of Zi family, why is she going to be a head of Department in our hospital." Zi Zexian spoke the unexpected.

Liu Huang was unaffected, but Xue Nuan felt that she is responsible for her friend going this kind of humiliation.

Zi Peng looked at his grandfather saying that he will take care of it.

"Zi Zexian, Enough!"

"Brother, I .."

"I never expected you to be this low. Never underestimate anyone. I don't tolerate looking down on someone based on past vengeance. The Hospital chain belongs to our mom, Xue Nuan's mom and Liu Huang's Mom. As per wish of Xue Nuan's mother, our mother manages the hospital." Zi Peng spoke with very harsh tone.

Mother Zi showed eye signal for Zi Peng to relax and not get angry.

"Zexian, this is not the first time, I had warned you about it. Then what kind of respect you have for me."

No one spoke against Zi Peng, not even Elder Zi.

Xue Nuan felt she should jump in and handle it.

"Ah Peng, please relax. Maybe he is not aware of any of this. Can you please leave this issue to me. I will sort it out. As it is you have so much on your plate already."

She turned towards Elder Zi

"Grandfather, me and Xiao Huang will help you with the hospital work."

"Thanks so much dear, that's all we needed to hear. I m having a little throat problem, let me go take a rest." Elder Zi said and left to take rest.

Zi Peng got cooled by his wife's words. He liked the way she understood him without even having any explanation. She never hesitates to take responsibility as well, His admiration for her kept growing in his heart.

Zi Peng suddenly remembered about his work and said

" Mother, There is sudden emergency, So I am leaving for 'Country A' today afternoon. I will be gone for a week."

Zi Peng looked at his wife face losing the smile. first time he cursed his work for making him be away.

"Xiao Peng, in that case can Xiao Nuan stay here as well for few days. I m only planning to take them hospital after a couple of days. "

Zi Peng didn't want to force anything to Xue Nuan. He directly looked at her for her opinion and thoughts.

"Mother, I will stay here for some time and then I will help Liu Huang settle in her new place."

Mother Zi agreed and Zi Peng giggled at his wife's careful response of not hurting anyone's feeling. He looked at Liu Huang, who was not questioning anything to Xiao Nuan's decision. They both must share a unique friendship.

After that everyone left to their work. Xue Nuan followed Zi Peng to his bedroom.

"Ah Peng, is your flight after lunch today?"

"Nuna, Yes dear I'm going right after lunch, but I can't home since it's too far from airport."

"Can I please bring lunch to your office. and can you please send someone to pick me up from lobby. last time I had little trouble."

"Nuna, last time when you cooked itself, I wanted to give you a surprise. But unfortunately I m going for a urgent trip. can you please wait for me to know the surprise I had planned."

"Ah Peng, you didn't answer my question about today's lunch."

"Hahhahaah, I will come down personally to pick my wife."

He gave a light kiss on her lips and left to work.