Seeing Xi Muchen like this, Xia Wanwan knew he was truly alright. She smiled and pecked the man's cheek, her eyes brimming with laughter, "Then, Young Master Xi, you're not allowed to be petulant later on."
Her way of talking to him was like she was coaxing a child. Xi Muchen's face darkened slightly, and he gave her bottom a gentle yet firm slap, "Asking for a spanking?"
Xia Wanwan chuckled and scampered away.
She felt at ease with Xi Muchen, but her smile disappeared when it came to Xi Beiyang.
"Beiyang, are you really going abroad?"
"Yeah." Xi Beiyang responded indifferently, "Isn't that what Big Brother hopes for?"
"It's not your fault," Xia Wanwan said, "Beiyang, don't blame him, you would have made the same choice if you were in his shoes. But I believe Xi Muchen knows this isn't your fault..."
"How could it not be?" Xi Beiyang said self-mockingly, "I'm already grateful that Big Brother doesn't completely shun me..."