The Long-awaited Mr Han

At that time, Xia Qingwei would move in with him at the villa.

With the helpers and Wei Zhong, Xia Qingwei need not do the daily chores.

At this place, it was more heartwarming with only the two of them, but if the helpers and Wei Zhong moved in too, it would be too crowded.

Hence, Wang Juhuai did not let them stay here. They only came to clean every day under Wei Zhong's commands.

Wang Juhuai loved Xia Qingwei's cooking. Hence, she always cooked personally unless she was too busy.

A few days after living together after their marriage, they once again found the familiarity they had with each other from their younger days.

They had thought they would need time to adapt to each other after a 20-year gap.

Unexpectedly, they got used to each other in just a few days, complementing each other in the way they did things.

Words need not be said. Just a look would do.

They were separated for 20 odd years, yet they had better chemistry than couples who had lived together for 20 years.

Sometimes, Xia Qingwei felt sad. If they had such good chemistry even after 20 years apart, how would things be if they never split up?

And her heart would hurt thinking about their missed 20 years.

The good thing was, she knew how to control herself. She constantly reminded herself that at least they're together now.

"When the villa is ready, we'll move over. It's spacious with lots of rooms, so it'll be convenient even if you both come and stay." Wang Juhuai smiled. "When you have kids in the future, we'll build our grandchildren a playroom. Children are active. When they're bored of staying indoors, they can play outdoors as well."

Hoping to draw Lu Man closer to Wang Juhuai, Xia Qingwei smiled and said, "These were Wang Juhuai's considerations when deciding on a place. We settled on that villa after he discussed it with me."

Lu Man was surprised. Wang Juhuai wasn't married to her mom back then, was he?

Yet he'd already thought so far ahead.

And even included her in his considerations.

"Thank you," Lu Man said sincerely.

Lu Man would be content if Wang Juhuai treated only her mom well.

To think that Wang Juhuai could extend his love to her truly moved Lu Man.

Wang Juhuai paused for a moment before saying, "Man Man."

Lu Man looked at him.

"Do you mind…" Wang Juhuai's palms were sweating from nervousness.

Seeing how serious he was and how hard he was trying to articulate, Lu Man felt worried.

Was there some decision that was hard to tell her about?

Was the decision hard to make with regard to her?

Or was it something unbeneficial for her?

Han Zhuoli frowned. If Wang Juhuai really said anything that hurt Lu Man, he would fall out with him regardless of their friendship.

But Lu Man saw that Xia Qingwei was clearly moved, obviously knowing what Wang Juhuai wanted to say.

Yet Xia Qingwei's reaction did not seem to bid any good news either.

Lu Man took a deep breath and forced herself to calm down.

Let's not unsettle myself before knowing anything.

"Please speak," Lu Man said.

Lu Man was ready, even if the words would hurt her.

Wang Juhuai rubbed his sweaty palms nervously. "Do you mind calling me Dad?"

Lu Man was stunned. She had prepared for the worst but never thought that Wang Juhuai would say something like this.