Chapter 83: Lunar New Year
Xia Lingying froze when she heard this, looking at Xiao Moyan in disbelief. At this moment, she really admired Fang Ruolin, admired her to the bones. Turns out that girl had a fortune-teller’s mouth, she said her period came and it really did.
Xiao Moyan was looked at until she felt a little shy, thinking Xia Lingying had seen through the dirty thought in her heart. She rolled over and pressed the bare Xia Lingying under her, ready to torment her again, sealing her lips with a kiss.
A tingle spread from Xia Lingying’s neck and her body trembled. She turned back and looked at Xiao Moyan kissing her hard. Her face turned red and she quickly pushed her away.
“Xiao, stop making trouble. I still need to go to the radio station today and finish recording the show.”
Being pushed away made Xiao Moyan feel so wronged. She hugged the blanket and looked at Xia Lingying like a resentful wife.
“Today’s New Year’s Eve. It’s not easy for me to have one day at home. You still want to go out? You will not stay with me?”
Xiao Moyan said pitifully, pushing the blanket aside. She propped her head with her right hand and stared straight at Xia Lingying. The sexy curves rising and falling, the long closed legs, the charming eyes, the teasing pose, all made Xia Lingying’s heart stir. She took a deep breath, steadied herself, ignored her nonsense, and went to get the nightgown beside her.
“It will only take a little more than two hours. You sleep for a while. When you wake up, I will be back. Right, didn't Mrs. Xu say she will make dumplings? By then we can help her.”
Not minding the nagging complaints behind her, Xia Lingying put on her nightgown and went straight to the bathroom. Xiao Moyan licked her lips, pressed her mouth into a smile, and laughed softly.
Xiaxia, you got smarter, huh~ You even know to run. But I have not even used my next trick yet—
Xia Lingying quickly washed up, casually put on some clothes, and came out to say goodbye. But that one already lay sprawled on the bed, sleeping soundly. Xia Lingying smiled softly, walked to the bed, bent down, kissed Xiao Moyan’s thin lips, and stroked her hair with tender eyes. Xiao Moyan slept deeply, unlike her usual seductive charm. Her lips were pouting, her cheeks faintly pink, both hands tightly clutching the corner of the blanket, and finally a light breathing sound. Very cute. Xia Lingying quietly watched for a while, liking it so much in her heart, wishing she could hold her hard in her arms and bite her a few times.
Then her phone rang. She sighed, looked down at the time, then stood up and walked out.
Because it was New Year’s Eve, the streets that were always crowded were now clear. Every house had red Spring Festival couplets on the doors. Firecrackers sounded across the land. Songs celebrating the new year made the festive feeling stronger. Xia Lingying’s heart had already flown home. She missed Xiao Moyan, missed Mrs. Xu, and missed her parents even more…
Her thoughts drifted far. Ever since she left home that time, she had never gone back. She did not know if her mother could forgive her. She dared not call, afraid if she heard her mother’s voice, she could not help but go see her. With Xiao Moyan’s temper, if she found out, she would be angry. From A’Sen, Xia Lingying learned her father and Xiao Moyan were still as tense as before. She had never asked. Not asking did not mean not caring. She just didn’t want Xiao Moyan to be in a difficult spot…
Sighing, she closed the car door and walked into the radio station. As soon as she entered, she saw Fang Ruoxi sitting at her place, staring blankly at a photo of Xiao Moyan. Her eyes were full of reluctance and pain. Xia Lingying froze for a moment, feeling a little uncomfortable, and lightly coughed.
“You came? Xiaxia.”
Fang Ruoxi turned back in panic. Xia Lingying only nodded lightly, glanced at the photo on the desk, said nothing, took off her heavy coat, and went straight into the recording booth.
Fang Ruoxi stared at Xia Lingying’s back, dazed. She sighed. No wonder Xiao Moyan likes you so much…
Because she had prepared carefully in advance, Xia Lingying soon finished recording. After greeting her colleagues, she grabbed her coat and hurried out. She drove fast all the way, just wanting to see Xiao Moyan sooner.
She picked up the key, and as soon as she opened the door, Mrs. Xu and Xiao Moyan’s quarrel came rushing out. Xia Lingying froze, then could not help but laugh.
“You old hag, I won't wrap dumplings. What can you do to me? And you even put coins inside, you are too tacky!”
“Okay, Miss. If you will not wrap dumplings, then go paste the Spring Festival couplets for me! Coins? You are tacky. Those are copper coins, okay?”
“I won't paste! Too tacky. What couplets. Might as well paste photos of my Xiaxia, that would look better!”
“Aiyo, Miss, you’re too precious. This you won’t do, that you won’t do, and you won’t let me call someone to help. What exactly do you want to do? One day without making trouble for me and you feel uncomfortable, is that it?”
“Mrs. Xu, I’m not doing anything wrong here, who’s making trouble for who here? All your dirty tricks are thrown on me. I just won’t do it. These precious hands of mine aren’t for this kind of work!”
“What now, those precious hands of yours are only for you and Xiaxia—”
“Mrs. Xu!”
Xia Lingying couldn't listen anymore. Her face was red as she rushed into the kitchen to stop the two people's fight. Xiao Moyan and Mrs. Xu looked up at the same time when they heard the noise. Xia Lingying blinked her eyes and looked at the two in surprise. One old face and one pretty face, maybe after a fierce battle, were both covered in flour. Xiao Moyan was worse, with flour even on her neck.
Xia Lingying couldn't hold back and laughed out loud. When Xiao Moyan saw her woman was back, she quickly put down the rolling pin in her hand and ran to Xia Lingying's side. She raised her hand and complained, "Xiaxia, look, it's swollen~"
Her soft, weak voice made Mrs. Xu feel cold all over. Mrs. Xu gave Xiao Moyan a sideways glance with no good mood, but in Xia Lingying's eyes, it wasn't like that. She held Xiao Moyan's right hand with worry, looked at it carefully, and didn't mind the flour on her hand. She gently blew on it, her eyes so gentle. Mrs. Xu saw this, and a belly full of sourness started to flow out again.
She worked hard to raise her for so long, but as soon as her wife came back, she went to complain. Sad, too sad!
"Hey, can you two pay attention? Don't always tease this single old woman, okay?"
"You deserve it, you don't find one!" Xiao Moyan replied fast.
Mrs. Xu snorted lightly and glared at her. "Miss, to be honest, if you don't become an actor, it's a waste. With those fingers you train every day, so clever, are you afraid of making dumplings?"
"..."
Xia Lingying looked at Mrs. Xu with no words. So this bold energy was inherited? Truly, the front waves of the Yangtze River hit the back waves, one generation follows another wave!
"Mrs Xu, I'll help you make dumplings."
"Xiaxia still has a conscience."
Xia Lingying shook her head and smiled, not saying a word. She rolled up her sleeves, washed her hands, walked to the table, sat down, picked up the rolling pin, and started rolling dough. With someone helping, no need to do it herself, Xiao Moyan was happy and relaxed. She sat on the side, staring at Xia Lingying's dumpling wrappers like a lovesick fool.
"No wonder she's my woman. Her dumplings are so round."
As soon as she spoke, Mrs. Xu slapped a dumpling wrapper, shaped like it was drawn with a compass, in front of Xiao Moyan. Her face was fierce. "I've lived a long life and never been provoked. Miss, you're too much!"
"..."
Xiao Moyan and Xia Lingying felt a chill and turned to look at Mrs. Xu. Mrs. Xu, no way... No matter how desperate, we wouldn't provoke you...
With Xia Lingying's help, the dumplings were quickly wrapped and cooked. Xiao Moyan sat at the dining table, smiling as she watched the two busy women. Her heart was full of happiness, so strong it almost overflowed.
This happiness was hard-won. Even if she had to fight with all her strength, she would protect it, protect these two women she loved dearly.
Steaming dumplings were finally on the table, several plates put together. They opened a bottle of red wine, and the three ate with great joy. Mrs. Xu took a sip of red wine, smiling as she watched Xiao Moyan and Xia Lingying eat happily. "Mrs. Xu hid three coins in the dumplings. Let's see who eats them. Old folks say whoever gets one will have blessings and good luck this year, big fortune, and get rich."
Xiao Moyan heard this and looked at Mrs. Xu with scorn. "You're so childish! Get rich? With all your secret savings, you still need money?"
Mrs. Xu shook her head, secretly smiling inside. Miss, let's see who's really childish! She picked up her chopsticks and started serving dumplings to Xiao Moyan and Xia Lingying. Xiao Moyan still had a dreamy smile, happy to be served without lifting a finger. She even reached out, put Xia Lingying's legs on her own, and gently rocked them back and forth.
Xia Lingying looked at her fondly, smiling softly. For once, Mrs. Xu didn't stir up trouble and just ate the dumplings in her bowl. Now Xiao Moyan ate happily, sipping red wine with a big grin. After a while, Xia Lingying, chewing a dumpling, froze. She seemed to bite something, frowned, looked at the dumpling, and spat out a coin.
Xiao Moyan laughed, raising her eyebrows at Mrs. Xu. "See? My woman's the best! Not like someone who swallowed a whole plate just to find a coin!"
Right after she spoke, with a snap, Mrs. Xu spat out a coin from her mouth, looking smugly at Xiao Moyan. "Miss, how's that? I didn't swallow for nothing, did I?"
"..."
Now Xiao Moyan felt off balance, glaring at the coins in front of Mrs. Xu and Xia Lingying, super annoyed. She stopped holding Xia Lingying's legs, tossed them down, sat up straight, and stuffed her mouth with dumplings, staring daggers at Mrs. Xu. Who am I? I’m Xiao Moyan. How can I lose to this old hag?!
Xia Lingying sighed, watching Xiao Moyan, then glanced at Mrs. Xu, who had a sneaky grin, feeling a bit uneasy.
Mrs. Xu, you're not pulling another trick, are you?
Dumpling after dumpling, Xia Lingying watched Xiao Moyan with worry. She could see Xiao Moyan's belly getting bigger with her own eyes. Usually, Xiao Moyan ate well, but never this wildly. Sighing, Xia Lingying grabbed Xiao Moyan's hand, still reaching for more dumplings. "Xiao, stop eating. It's just a coin. Here, take mine."
Xiao Moyan took Xia Lingying's coin, raised her eyebrow at Mrs. Xu, but Mrs. Xu didn't even glance at her. Holding her bowl, she sighed. "Oh, forget it. I'm so old, I won't fuss with kids. If you want to cheat or whatever, just say it. I won't care."
Xiao Moyan frowned, slapped the coin on the table. "Xiaxia, take it back. I don't believe I can't eat one today. There's just one plate left. Worst case, I'll eat it all!"
Author's Note:
^_^ I didn't expect to write for so long. By the unspoken rules, it's just in time for the New Year. Which is great.
Yezi wishes everyone a Happy New Year, eat dumplings until you're stuffed! \(^o^)/~