SM Married Life

Translation by: Bull Bull
Writer: Lin Cai (Taiwan)
SM Notebook - Married Life (Part 9)

Walking arm-in-arm, going from shop to shop, regardless of their location, passers-by never failed to turn their heads to take a second look at this couple. Was it is because of their well-known status or the fact that they were meant for each other!?

Xiang-Zhe and Sun-Mei were shopping in the famous city area for Bei-Zhen’s (auntie) birthday gift whose birthday was just around the corner.

“What do you think of this?” He pointed at the item in the window display.

Sun-Mei looked closely at the uniquely designed earrings and exclaimed, “They’re beautiful!”

“With your smile, they would be even more beautiful!” He patted softly on her cheeks.

“You buying them for me?” She smiled with happiness but in challenging tone.

“Of course! You have the right to select Bei-Zhen’s present!how can I fight with you over that? I only have to be responsible for my wife, that’s all!”

Ummm, he is right! After walking for a whole day, Sun-Mei still couldn’t decide on anything!finally a pair of pink clay-made toy on display caught her attention. She took it off the shelf with care and examined the toys. “So cute!” The male pig depicted an innocent expression and the female pig was smiling jovially.

“Didn’t we agree on picking a present today?” Xiang-Zhe raised his eyebrows, looking at the toys with doubt.

“Ummm, don’t you think their expression remind you of dad and auntie?” Sun-Mei beaming at the cute toy, “I have just decided to buy this!”

Sun-Mei’s logic in choosing presents amazed him as he recalled the bunny that sat on his office desk! That’s right, the sincerity is more important than the present itself, that bunny on his desk meant something to him, looking at it reminds him of Sun-Mei, allowing him to sustain calmness through the course of his work.

On Bei-Zhen’s birthday, Xiang-Zhe insisted on bringing the family to a classy French restaurant for dinner.

“You shouldn’t have,” Bei-Zhen felt bad, “we could just have a simple meal at home.”

“Aiyo, you are always grumbling that I don’t treat you. It’s not often that we can dine in such places, so why don’t you just sit back and enjoy? “ Gui-Cheng teased her.

“Why can’t you stop uttering nonsense? If not for Xiang-Zhe, I would be having Kim-Chi instant noodles at home right now!” Bei-Zhen argued.

Sun-Mei couldn’t resist laughing at the family that she loved most and took out the present! “Auntie, happy birthday! Wish you be as youthful as before!”

“What is it this time?” Bei-Zhen examined the present before opening, “Wa!! The pigs are so sweet and adorable!” Bei-Zhen has been receiving gifts from Sun-Mei since young, thus she understands perfectly this child’s sincerity and thoughts!

“Aren’t they cute? This is dad,” Sun-Mei pointed, “and this is you, auntie. Be like them, don’t quarrel ok?”

At this moment, a waiter presented Bei-Zhen with a huge bouquet of flowers. “Madam Song, these flowers are for you.”

Bei-Zhen accepted the bouquet, feeling surprised. Never in her life has she ever received such a big bouquet, she gave Gui-Cheng a startled look.

“Don’t look at me, it is none of my business!” Gui-Cheng is curious himself.

Sun-Mei eyed the flowers with envy, “Wa, they are beautiful! Auntie, could they be from an admirer?”

“What are you talking about? Where do I get admirers at my age?” In spite of saying that, she felt pleased though.
Who could it be? Sun-Mei thought, “Xue zhang, it is you, isn’t it?”

“It was out of sincerity,” he looked at Bei-Zhen, “I haven’t the slightest idea of what to get you, really sorry about it, but hope you like them.” Other than loving Sun-Mei, he had also extended his generous love to her family and friends, if not for Yong-Zheng, he would never had the chance to express his affection to Sun-Mei. He was extremely indebted for that and making Bei-Zhen happy was something, which he can do to convey filial piety on behalf of Yong-Zheng!.

“Of course, I like it! I have never even received a single flower petal in my whole life!” She accused Gui-Cheng.

“Xue zhang, you are so biased! Why did auntie get such a bouquet while I get only one stalk per day? You are so unfair!” Sun-Mei pouted her lips and grumbled.

“Both are different matters! For your case, sending flowers would have to be a lifetime hence, you only get a stalk daily. If I send more, I would have to spend more, so not worth it!” He mocked her.

“What!” So petty, Sun-Mei thought.

“Anyway it’s the thoughts that count, why so calculative?” He reminded her of what she once said.

Looking at the loving couple, Bei-Zhen’s memory wandered! “If only Yong-Zhen was still around!” Her voice bore sadness!it would be merrier if Yong-Zheng and Ying-Mei were here!

“Auntie!” Sun-Mei tried to swallow the lump in her throat.

Xiang-Zhe frowned upon the situation, massaged her shoulders lightly, hoping to console her. Through Xiang-Zhe’s strong and warm hands, Sun-Mei returned a weak smile! Yong-Zheng, where are you now? Can you see all these? I am very happy! Really am! !

“Today’s a happy event, let’s not let the past affect us, shall we?” Gui-Cheng hoped to resume the happy mood.

“Happy?” Bei-Zhen gathered her depressed thoughts and transformed them into anger, “What have you done to make me happy?”

“Well you can’t say that, Xiang-Zhe is my son-in-law, his thoughts represent mine.” Gui-Cheng answered boldly.

“You are indeed a pig!” and threw the toy at him.

They laughed heartily and send the sadness to the back of their mind!

One happy family, two merry couple!in a remote corner, Yong-Zheng is smiling at them, sharing the happiness!