The 3 B's- Beauty, Brains and Bravery

Chapter 199: Their messed up childhoods...

Next morning , Rong Xinghe woke up to find a text message on her phone screen. It was from Xi Yuan.

{ "I am coming tomorrow. Brunch ? Country Cafe. 11:00 a.m." }

For some unknown reason , Rong Xinghe was delighted that he was actually coming back the next day. She herself hadn't realized that she had missed him too much for these past few days. Especially , when Lu Alix's life was in danger. At that time , she really wanted to be hugged by him. His presence itself was enough to fill confidence and certainty in her heart. But it was good that he was coming back after solving all his problems in England...

As she was in a good mood , she walked into the living room with a blissful smile across her lips. And that was a shock for the Zhi brothers , who were discussing a business project with each other.

Didn't she always woke up like an old lazy turtle with a groan and sad face ? What was it with all the liveliness and excitement today ?

"What is it kiddo ?", Zhi Xi asked suspiciously.

"Oh ! That Yuan--"

"Yuan ?! What about him ?", Zhi Al crossed his arms and glared at the girl. What did he do to make her smile the first thing in the morning ? What was going on between them ?

Rong Xinghe gulped back the words she was about to say when she saw the change in her brother's expression. How could she forget that they already knew about his feelings for her ? Moreover , what would they think if she was to tell them that she was happy just because Xi Yuan was coming back the next day ?

"I.. um... was saying that Yuan had sent some funny videos to me last night. I was just laughing at them. ", the girl rubbed her neck nervously.

"Hmm. Is he treating you well ? I mean , does he make you uncomfortable or says something offensive every now and then ? You don't have to keep him around if he is bullying you. We all six are there to kick him out of the Youth Team , you know ?", Zhi Bo looked seriously into the girl's eyes and the other two men nodded their heads in agreement.

What the hell ? By the looks of it , it seemed as if they wished for him to be separated from her life. But why ?! Was it just their protectiveness for her or... something else was on their mind ?

"Bro Zhis ! He has never mistreated me. In fact , he is always tolerant towards my childish actions and has never said anything offensive to me. Instead , he tries to understand my problems and helps me solve them. What's wrong ?", the girl rubbed her forehead and sat down on the couch.

Zhi Bo rushed into the kitchen to make her a cup of tea as Zhi Xi sat down beside her.

"Xinghe , before he became my and Wei's student , he has had seen many hardships in his life. He was just 15 when he lost his grandparents and his age was simply 18 when he took over the Xi corporations. He was never allowed to write his own destiny because he had already been destined to Xi Business Empire by his grandfather. He has faced many traumatic experiences in his past and his childhood was a mess.", the man explained to the girl.

"A messed up childhood... just like me ?", the girl clenched her fists.

Zhi Xi's heart ached when he was reminded of what this brat had gone through during her childhood. With a heavy voice , he managed to reply with a "Hmm."

"Who was responsible for it ?', the girl asked in a daze.

"His parents , his Uncle Xi Chonglin and Aunt Luo Youyou.", the man said ,"We have no issues with Xi Yuan , kiddo. He is a good man. His family , on the other hand , is the matter of major and prior concern. We don't actually trust them. But I won't tell you any further. We should respect his privacy , right ? He will tell about it whenever he feels like doing so."

The girl took a deep breath and nodded ,"I understand."

She was simply hoping that he hadn't gone through any frightening trauma like that of hers. Now that she thought about it , the man merely talked about his past. Just what had happened ?

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After taking a bath , the girl stepped out to find Songyan trying piano as she struggled with the keys. Rong Xinghe sighed and sat down beside her sister-in-law as she helped her complete the song.

"Now get up and have your fruits. You are almost three months pregnant now. Could you not put on such exertion on yourself. And where is that careless husband of yours ?", the girl dragged the woman towards dining room.

"The careless husband is here !", Zhi Xi entered the room and placed a rose bouquet in front of Songyan ,"She wanted these , so..."

"...so you ignored her diet schedule ?! How should I kill you ? With a knife or with a gun ?", Rong Xinghe pulled out a sharp knife from the fork case.

"I apologize !"

"Don't apologize. Just feed your woman. I am a busy lady.", the girl stuffed a bread in her mouth and sat down on one of the chairs.

"Bro Bo , leaving tomorrow ? Must be excited , no ?", the girl smiled at Zhi Bo and Ruo Cy.

"To where ?"

"Honeymoon... Its Switzerland , Paris and Greece , by the way.", the girl passed two flight tickets to the man ,"Hotels have been booked. I don't think guide will be needed as the both of you will be busy kissing and doing PDA rather than seeing the sights. I have still sent you the best locations reviewed by the locals. It is a 45 days trip but you can extend it. Thank me later."

Both Zhi Bo and Ruo Cy stared wide-eyed at the girl munching sandwich in front of them. When did this happen ? And why weren't they told earlier ?

"What ? Its already six-seven months that you are married. Who will live the honeymoon period ? Me?"

"But work...", Ruo Cy picked up her phone to talk to her assistant.

"Oh please ! I have already cleared both of your schedules. Go and enjoy. I can't survive this 'exchange of love through the eyes' anymore. Just go and do whatever you want to do.", Rong Xinghe made an extremely cute disgusted expression making both the Zhi Brothers and the two sister-in-laws laugh out.

"Its okay , Bo. You both should definitely go. You need the break.", Zhi Xi nodded at his younger brother.

Ruo Cy blushed slightly when Zhi Bo looked at her with a smirk ,"Should we ?"

"Look what I was saying !", Rong Xinghe sighed earning another round of laughter ,"Since you two are going , I have an important thing to tell you , sis-in-law Cy."

"What ?", Ruo Cy looked at the girl attentively.

"Try your best to bring the news of my third niece or nephew's future arrival !", the girl said seriously as if she was assigning a military mission to her sister-in-law.