Chapter 1832

Mu Xiaojiu didn’t speak, just looked at Baili Xia indifferently.

He didn’t know how to begin, should he tell her that he just wanted to do what they often used to do?

How long has it been since he properly held her, kissed her passionately?

Did she know that he really missed her?

Missed her soft body, her sweet taste, her whispering allure, her uncontrollable screams.

He missed everything about her, but now, even with her right in front of him, he had to use the pretense of alcohol to disguise his loss of composure before he could even hug her.

Baili Xia stood aside, watching from afar.

After a while, her mood finally calmed down.

“Uncle, I’ll pour you a cup of tea to sober up.”

Some things, at this moment, she didn’t know whether to say.

Uncle just now…

might really have been a bit drunk.

Baili Xia didn’t think much, turned around, and left the room.

Before long, she returned with a cup of hot tea, respectfully handing it to Mu Xiaojiu.

“Uncle, drink some tea to sober up and come downstairs with me, join everyone, alright?”

“Alright.” This time Mu Xiaojiu didn’t refuse, took the cup, and drank the tea in big gulps.

This sight scared Baili Xia into a sudden shout: “Uncle, it’s hot!”

But he had already drunk the tea, and since the girl poured it for him, he didn’t mind even if it was too hot.

“Uncle…”

Looking at his slightly reddened lips from the heat, Baili Xia felt an inexplicable pang in her heart.

Uncle, he really seemed lonely.

At home, everyone was paired up, even Ye Hua had Xiaoxiao to exchange a few words with.

Only he was always alone.

In the future, she must accompany Uncle more often with Brother.

If she could find a woman for him, it might be better.

Baili Xia gathered her courage and walked over to Mu Xiaojiu again.

“Uncle, it’s too dull here alone. Come downstairs with me and join everyone in preparing the New Year’s Eve dinner.”

The incident earlier still made her a bit cautious, and she stopped a meter away from Mu Xiaojiu.

Mu Xiaojiu looked up at Baili Xia, and her caution didn’t escape his eyes.

His earlier actions had clearly scared the girl, and Mu Xiaojiu couldn’t help but feel self-reproach.

If she forgot the past, and they could start anew, that’s what he wanted.

But he definitely couldn’t push her further away.

Finally, Mu Xiaojiu nodded lightly and said softly, “Alright.”

Seeing Mu Xiaojiu finally stand up, Baili Xia felt much relieved inside.

A hint of joy appeared on her face.

She took two steps forward, took the empty cup, and looked at him.

This time Mu Xiaojiu didn’t hesitate, took a long stride, and followed Baili Xia out of the room.

When they arrived at the kitchen, the scene was still bustling.

A few men were busy with their tasks, too occupied to notice that Uncle had also come.

Baili Xia walked in first and immediately saw Xiaoyao still washing dishes.

Does it really take this long to wash just twenty-something bowls and plates?

Glancing at the floor, Baili Xia instantly understood.

There were fragments of broken porcelain bowls scattered on the ground.

If Brother continued like this, would he have to break all the bowls in Sihai Residence?

Baili Xia quickly walked over, reaching to take the bowl from Xiaoyao’s hands, which were full of detergent foam.

“Brother, let me do it.”

Xiaoyao’s face immediately turned red, beads of sweat already on his forehead intensified, but his eyes still showed disdain.

“It’s something I can handle.”