Reborn: The Return of the Villainous Mr. Liu

972  Heartfelt and heart fluttering

"Jini-boyyyyyyyyyy!!! Look who is here to meet you!"

Jin, who was having a peaceful day at work, was very close to falling into the abyss. The coffee in his mug was warm as opposed to his soul which had frozen now.

A head popped inside with the brightest grin on the lips. "Jini-boy!"

Six years later too, Zhou Yichen's charm and charisma held the same vitality as before the time Jin had left for Paris. He was his usual self wearing the same mismatched clothes and the signature twig in between his lips. The delight in his eyes matched the shine of the sparkling stars.

Jin's expression was unbearable.

"Uncle Zhou…"

"Jini-boy!"

He hopped over to his side and pulled him into his hard hug. "I missed you!"

"I didn't. You came to the wrong place."

He pouted. "What do you mean? I have returned after a long time and you don't even look happy."

Jin pushed him away to escape his smothered hug and glared. "Your daughter will be happier to meet you than me! She is at home, not here!"

"I know that. But I came here to meet you to give you gifts," he grinned.

He put some paper bags on the table and Jin peeked in them.

"Hehe, I had travelled to Malaysia for some work and I brought tons of sexy gifts for everybody~"

"What's sexy?"

"Aish, Jini-boy. You are at that romantic age now. You should understand."

He gritted his teeth.

"Thank you for your gifts so you can leave now."

"So soon? Won't you give me a company tour as the CEO?"

He dryly said, "Haven't you already seen it six years ago when you forcibly barged in to work here?"

"Weren't those the golden days~" he waved his hand.

Jin held his shoulders and forced him to face in the direction of the door. "The exit is that way."

"No, no, noooo! I don't want to leave so soon!" He cried.

"I thought you would be over the moon to meet Zhou Ai who is pregnant with your second grandchild," he arched his brow. "Aren't you showing your excitement to the wrong person?"

He beamed. "Of course I am! My heart bets on a daughter this time!"

"Good. She is waiting for you."

"Aren't being too harsh towards his old man?" He sniffled.

"I am not your son-in-law so I can be as harsh as I want," he sneered.

Suddenly, it occurred to Jin.

"Wait a minute…" his eyes narrowed and he suspiciously leaned over him. "Your excitement and insistence to stay here feels very shady. Perhaps…Aunt Xie at home too?"

Zhou Yichen's brow twitched. A second later, he burst into laughter.

"Ah, Jini-boy. Why would it matter if Nuying is with Ai-chan or not? I can visit the Liu villa too!"

"Then go."

"Can I not miss Jini-boy? You are Jun-cute's brother after all!" His nostrils harrumphed.

He sneered. "So Aunt Xie is at home and that's why you don't want to go. You are waiting for her to leave. See, this is why your lovely reunion with your ex-wife escapes you. I thought Bro's marriage would change something but na ah."

Though the world had moved forward in these six years, Zhou Yichen's relationship with Xie Nuying hadn't. At one point, they were very close to mending their relationship but somehow, things still went awry.

Zhou Yichen burst into tears. "You would understand my pain too once you know my story!"

"Not interested."

"You have to listen to it! Nuying is so stubborn. I feel for the past three months or so, she is slowly changing…" he coughed.

"Changing?"

"Well, you know nowadays I feel so nostalgic. When I am outside for work or just walking around to chill, I hear these old songs that Nuying and I loved a lot. One of them we played at our wedding too. Then we keep bumping into each other which I am sure as hell that Nuying is secretly plotting. We even joined the same pottery class coincidentally but my heart says that she is stalking me."

"So what's the problem?"

"She didn't admit to it when I asked her!" He coughed. "I mean…I feel that…you know…maybe she wants us back together?"

Jin arched his brow.

"But instead, she accuses me of doing these heartfelt and heart fluttering things!"

"I thought you were so romantic at heart."

"That I am," his nose grew longer in pride. "But I am innocent in this case! It's Nuying orchestrating everything and pinning all blame on me!"

"If you want her back too, then what's the problem in taking the blame?" He shrugged.

"I-I…!" He averted his gaze. "She can be a little honest but she is being a trickster…And then she goofs up with those snarky oldies in that pottery class and tries to make me jealous! I mean, doesn't this become crystal clear that she is trying to get my attention? But she keeps feigning ignorance!"

"So you are fighting because of…this? Something that is making you happy?"

Zhou Yichen said with all seriousness, "She is not taking any responsibility is my problem. I mean, isn't that expected from a reputable professor like her? Since when do teachers lie?"

His phone rang at that time and he beamed seeing the caller's name.

"Ai-chaaan!!"

"It's me, Grandpaaaa!" Ailun exclaimed.

The stars in his eyes lit up further. "Aiyaaa it's my cute little junior Ai-chan!"

"Hmph, I don't want to talk to you."

"Why!? Didn't you miss your handsome and charismatic grandpa?"

Jin rolled his eyes.

"I missed you so much but you still didn't come to meet me!" Ailun expressed his grievance. "I thought you would fly to meet me the soonest you return…But you don't love me…"

Thank God, Jin was relieved. Love you, Ailun. I will bring a big chocolate for you.

"Hmph. I am giving you only thirty minutes. Otherwise, I will ignore you for the rest of the day!" he hung up.

Zhou Yichen was in crisis.

"Jini-boy, I am sorry. I know you would have loved to spend some time with your favorite uncle but my relationship with my adorable grandson is at risk!"

"Oh no I am so heartbroken," Jin sneered.

"Don't be," he patted his shoulders.

His gaze darkened.

"Off I go!"

Zhou Yichen zapped out of Jin's office with lightning speed only to crash into Alix. She stumbled back with some force. She steadied herself and raised her gaze, slightly squinting her eyes at him.

"I am so sorry dear!" he gasped. "Are you hurt?"

"...I am fine."

He cried. "I really apologize. I was in a hurry…"

"No problem."

"I will definitely give you a proper treat as an apology!" He flared his nostrils. "Don't worry, the bill will be on Jini-boy."

Jin, who had heard him - "..."

Alix paused. "How is it your treat if he is paying?"

He sheepishly grinned. "We are all family, dear. His money, my money, same thing."

Jin was speechless at his shamelessness.

This old man…!