SM Married Life
Translation by: Bull Bull
Writer: Lin Cai (Taiwan)
SM Notebook - Married Life (Part 10)
Once again, Xiang-Zhe brought Sun-Mei home to visit his dad. He seldom went home, even though his relationship with his dad had improved. That woman reminded him of his mom and her sufferings!Although facing the past with a different mindset, he still didn’t have any idea of how to face her!
Observing the little boy sitting in the corner, Sun-Mei thought, he must be Xiang-Zhe’s younger brother. He is always wearing that shyness and scared look whenever they visit, after all he is only a child! She initiated a handshake while introducing herself formally, hardly has the opportunity to do that before, “Hi! I am Zhen Sun-Mei.”
He reached for her hand slowly because whenever his elder brother visited, he would become nervous and frightful.
“Have you seen me on TV? I am actually pretty in person? What do you reckon?” Her smile reduced some tension.
He nodded his head. She looked like a fairy on their wedding day!even more beautiful!
“So impolite? Address your elder sister-in-law!” Xiang-Zhe’s dad said.
“Elder sister-in-law? That’s so old!” She sat down beside him and whispered, “I prefer juniors to address me as sister.”
“Sister.” He finally smiled, no longer tensed.
“You should have bring Sun-Mei home more often, when was the last time the house was this noisy?” Xiang-Zhe’s dad was overwhelmed by Sun-Mei’s actions in communicating with a child.
“Alright! I will bring her home more often in future!” Xiang_Zhe nodded, knowing that his dad truly liked Sun-Mei.
“Oh yes! Sun-Mei, this is for you.” His dad handed a cream-color envelope and a set of keys to her, “your wedding gift.” Somehow it would be more appropriate rather as an appreciation gift. This sweet girl has changed Xiang-Zhe and his attitude towards me. I am truly gratified for her help in regaining my son.
“Wedding gift!?”
“Ya, you got married in a blink, I didn’t have the time to prepare a proper gift.” He reproached gently.
Sun-Mei’s blushed upon hearing that and peeked at Xiang-Zhe and he was smiling at her. What’s there to smile about? Isn’t it entirely his fault?
“You don’t have to, I have almost everything!Dad, you really don’t have to!” She rejected the gift kindly.
“Come on, open it. It’s actually nothing special.”
She was astonished to find a property contract in the envelope, lost of words for a moment!
“That bungalow was bought years ago, it is merely a change of ownership now. The scenery is excellent, both of you can take vacations there!” They should like the place since it has been renovated recently.
“Thank you, Dad.” Xiang-Zhe accepted the gift, realizing his dad’s love for Sun-Mei.
“Xue zhang!” Sun-Mei gave him a push!
“Why not accept it? This is a thought of dad’s and you know, he is actually bribing you. Hoping that you would treat his son better.”
“Xue zhang!!” She blushed again, always teasing her at the inappropriate times!
“How is work lately? Has it been tedious?” He has heard quite a bit from office about his daughter-in-law’s increased workload.
“Em.” She could barely smile at that, “There are still some mistakes being made, a newscaster’s job is really difficult.”
“Why not stop working if your work gets too tiring?” He suggested sympathetically.
“Oh, I can’t do that. It was a difficult process to enter MBS to start with, how can I give up easily? I will definitely give my best to be the best newscaster.” Her eyes sparkled while explaining.
“Good! Excellent!” Xiang-Zhe’s dad nodded his head proudly, acknowledging the child’s ambition.
A voice spoke in the background, it was Xiang-Zhe’s stepmom, “Have some tea, the dinner will be ready soon.” She turned with the serving tray!
“Auntie!” Sun-Mei stood up and offered, “Can I help?”
“But!” Sun-Mei’s offer has caught her off guard, not believing what she has heard since the hatred from Xiang-Zhe.
“Although I am clumsy at times, I am always a good help in the kitchen.” She asked Xiang-Zhe, “am I right?”
Slightly uncomfortable with the sudden change in situation, he answered reluctantly with a nod.
That was the first time Xiang-Zhe has ever smiled in front of his stepmom, she was delighted, “Of course, if you don’t mind!” She asked.
“If you don’t mind, actually!” Sun-Mei followed her into the kitchen.
“Your wife! is a capable lady.” His dad commented upon their leaving shadows.
Yes, this little woman can transform the lives of people around her. She is indeed capable!
The lunch for this afternoon was extremely relaxing. Sun-Mei was like the suUmmer’s sunshine bringing out the sunny weather in this family after years of gloomy weather!
Back home, Sun-Mei brought out two cups of fresh coffee and leaned against Xiang-Zhe.
“You don’t have to make yourself do all those things,” Xiang-Zhe said in the midst of thinking.
What? Sun-Mei gave him a puzzled expression.
“I was saying you don’t have to go through the trouble to improve my relationship with them.”
“No, it’s not what you think!” Sun-Mei rebutted, “Auntie is also considered as part of my family.” She continued, “Auntie is important to your dad and your dad in turn, is important to you. You know, xue zhang is important to me too!since everyone is important, there’s no reason for me not to like her.”
There is no complex philosophy in Sun-Mei’s life, only the simple intelligence!
“So from what you said, I am the other key person in your life, other than your dad?” Xiang-Zhe tried to compress his contentment.
“No, xue zhang is as important as dad, both of you are!my most loved people!” Sun-Mei responded naturally.
Xiang-Zhe is no longer skeptical of Sun-Mei’s love and with his existence being acknowledged, he held her tightly against him. “Are you hoping that I do accept her?” If it is for Sun-Mei, he is willing to give it a try.
She shook her head in his embrace, “I don’t want xue zhang to do things against his wish.”
“Want to hear about the past?” He doesn’t want to dig out the past but perhaps she won’t blame him for not being compassionate.
“No,” she shook again, let his unhappiness vanish with the wind. Nobody can change the past, yet she doesn’t want history to repeat itself.
He stroked her hair tenderly and let out a sigh. She is always so understanding; able to give in to prevent unnecessary pressure yet extend her warmest help in times of need!! Fortunately, he has never given up, never let go!fortunately she is still in his embrace!fortunately!holding this beauty, Xiang-Zhe has indefinite contentment!