Reborn: The Return of the Villainous Mr. Liu-Chapter 1122: The Betrothal

1121.

A typical Chinese wedding began where the groom’s family would visit the bride’s family to propose marriage. And so the Liu family stood at the Ren villa’s entrance with a Jin whose heart was palpitating like crazy.

Ai pouted and wiped his forehead that was forming beads of sweat.

"Don’t be so nervous! It will all go very smoothly!" Ai was her usual cheery and positive self.

"Do you think so?" He asked, slightly breathless. "How am I looking? There are no creases anywhere on my clothes, right?"

Nian grinned. "Aish, look how cute our Jini-boy looks when he is all nervous."

Jing banged on his shoulder with his palm. "Aiya, what’s there to be nervous when you have done all the kinds of sightseeing in Spain and Italy and whatnot, my dear nephew~"

"Don’t even dare babble this in front of her parents!"

"Babble what?"

Mui stood before them, throwing a confused and puzzled look at them. There was a time when she would be deathly afraid of Jin as if he would eat her alive but now there was the present where misunderstandings and tension between them had been resolved.

With an evil grin, Nian was about to expose their naughty honeymoon time when he earned a smack from his grandmother.

Nana glared.

"I’m telling you, no mischief during the ceremonies or you will have it from me!"

Just then arrived Alix’s parents who warmly welcomed them. As they took seats in the living room, Nian found Xing Bi passing by the corridor.

"Xing Bi! Xing Bi! It’s meeeee! Your husband!!!" He eagerly waved his arm. "I missed you!"

Xing Bi’s brows furrowed. "Right now, we are on different sides so you are not my husband."

"..."

"I’m changing my side right now!"

He was about to jump off the couch when Liu Chunhua pulled his collar back. A glare from his grandmother was enough to stop his fountain of tears on its tracks.

"Is this how the groom’s family behaves!"

Liu Hai arrived with his hands on the back, carrying a narrowed gaze. Behind them Jian and Jun already took their seats.

"Hey you two! You are my subjects so keep following me!"

Jun ignored him and peered over the stroller where his adorable daughter slept. He smiled and pecked her forehead. He was about to hug Ai when she firmly held her palm, mimicking Xing Bi.

"Right now, I’m Jin’s sister-in-law and not your wife."

His brow twitched faintly. "Is that so?"

She nodded.

He smiled. "Cool."

For some reason, Ai felt a little uncomfortable with his smile.

It was right at the time when Leina and Xing Bi brought a beautifully dressed Alix as they climbed down the stairs, while her hands were held by Ailun on one side and Yina on the other.

This feels so strange...

Alix felt her heart loudly thumping in her chest. She did wish for a traditional wedding but now she was having second thoughts over going through these rituals.

Ren Cuifen smiled brightly and patted the space on the couch. "Come, come. Sit here, dear."

Mui brought some tea and refreshments and alternated her gaze between the two sides of the same family, feeling an invisible tension in the air. 𝑓𝑟𝑒𝘦𝓌𝑒𝑏𝑛𝑜𝘷𝑒𝘭.𝒸𝘰𝑚

What’s going on here?

"Pastry aunt looks pretty!" Aang and Taio spoke in unison.

Alix smiled. "Thank you."

Ailun and Yina looked proud. "We helped!"

Jin felt his breath caught in the throat, a blush of red spreading over his cheeks.

"You better stop gawking at my dear granddaughter-in-law!" Liu Hai didn’t hold back with his punches. "What kind of obscene things are you imagining?"

"..."

Ren Cuifen and Ren Luoyang - "..."

Alix’s parents were sure they didn’t want to know about any such thoughts a man would be harboring for their daughter. Sure, she was a married woman now but intimate details could be spared.

A tiny vein popped on Liu Chunhua’s forehead and she smiled.

Nana felt the alarm going off and she promptly shifted closer to her husband. Jinhai’s mind worked only in one track. He was a simple man. He was happy with his wife scooting closer to him.

Liu Chunhua merrily said though the distinct black fume of anger was visible. "Is it something to be shocked over when Liu men are known to be shameless and perverts? I wonder who gave them such education? Also, my grandson here is a civil and decent man, much more than a certain grandfather of his."

Thank God Grandma is on my side! Jin shed tears of happiness.

Liu Hai’s earlier roar was now reduced to a delicate meow. "Chunhua, why does it feel that you are angry at me!? It hurts my heart so, so much!"

Mui’s jaw dropped.

Why is this old man so dramatic?

She then blatantly ignored him and looked at Alix with a shine in her eyes. "Alix looks so pretty! May you be away from all the evil," she nodded.

"Thank you," Alix said.

Nana then cleared her throat. "Thank you for the warm welcome, Mr. Ren, Mrs. Ren. Our family came today to express our formal intentions towards their marriage. Jin might be stubborn and clumsy at times, but he is serious about your daughter. He will always keep her safe and happy. We hope your family will look upon this favorably."

Jin’s already straightened back straightened further in nervousness and he dropped a light now to her parents.

Ren Luoyang and Ren Cuifen exchanged glances and nodded to each other.

He smiled. "Thank you, Mrs. Liu. I understand that Liu Jin loves Alix with all his heart. He was very earnest and sincere when he formally introduced himself at the hospital."

"Yes," she added. "At first, we were a little hesitant. They had suddenly gotten married and we were worried if they would regret this choice in the future."

She softly placed her hand over Alix’s that rested on her lap.

"But we are glad to see that Alix is happy."

They were aware of Yahui’s complicated past with the Liu family, which was more of their concern than anything else. It didn’t matter to them if Alix’s body held another soul and what her past was. No matter who she was, Alix was their daughter. They didn’t want her to live in a family who would look down on her because of the past. Yet they didn’t see even a tiny hint of hatred or displeasure for her in anybody’s eyes.

Ren Luoyang smiled. "As long as Alix is happy, we are happy."

Ren Cuifen beamed. "We accept your proposal!"

"I object!" Liu Hai flamboyantly raised his arm in disagreement.

Everybody - "..."