Accidentally Married to the Big Shot-Chapter 243 - Watching Them Act

Chapter 243: Chapter 243: Watching Them Act

Chapter 243 -243: Watching Them Act

Time quickly flew by, and it was the weekend.

Gu Wei and Su Meixi were set to visit the Xi Family the next day.

Su Meixi didn’t know what gift to buy, so Gu Wei suggested, “Just bring some of those health products you couldn’t finish eating before.”

“That works?” Su Meixi felt that Gu Wei was really stingy with gifts, generous only with her but miserly with everyone else.

Gu Wei chuckled, “The Xi Family probably isn’t lacking in good things. No matter what we bring, we’ll end up taking it back home unless you make some small crafts yourself or bake some snacks. That would show some real thought.”

Su Meixi thought for a moment and said, “How about I make some water chestnut cake? I’m just not sure if it’ll turn out well; it’s been a long time since I last made them.”

“I’ll help you make them. If they turn out well, we’ll take them; if not, we won’t,” Gu Wei said.

“Okay.”

They went to the supermarket to buy water chestnut flour and the necessary ingredients, then made water chestnut cake together at home.

Making water chestnut cake might not be hard for some food bloggers, but it was still a challenge for beginners.

Fortunately, both of them were good at thinking and would discuss as they made the cake. After more than two hours, their water chestnut cakes were ready, glittering and translucent, soft and chewy.

Su Meixi tasted one and found it delicious. She hadn’t added much sugar, so even eating a lot wouldn’t feel too heavy.

The next day, Su Meixi and Gu Wei went to the Xi Family’s home.

Located inside a high-end residential complex, the Xi Family’s house was a beautiful western-style building flanked by small gardens in the front and back.

Commander Bao and others had already arrived; seeing Gu Wei and Su Meixi, Commander Bao even helped direct the parking. It seemed Commander Bao came here often and was quite familiar with the area.

Su Meixi and Gu Wei entered and saw Xi Huarong and Li Shirui standing in the foyer. Besides them, there were a few others Gu Wei recognized but Su Meixi did not.

Judging by their clothes and style, they appeared to be intellectuals.

When Xi Huarong and his wife saw Gu Wei and Su Meixi, they came forward to greet them. Su Meixi handed the box of water chestnut cake to Li Shirui.

Li Shirui was surprised, “Did you make this yourself?”

“It was a joint effort with Gu Wei,” Su Meixi didn’t want to take all the credit herself.

Li Shirui joyfully took a piece to taste, then praised Su Meixi, “This is the best water chestnut cake I’ve ever had!”

Su Meixi smiled and said, “Thank you for the compliment, Aunt Li.”

Li Shirui then took the water chestnut cake to share with Xi Huarong and the other guests. Everyone after tasting it praised it, too.

Su Meixi was very pleased to hear everyone complimenting her.

…

The dinner was just everyone sitting together, eating, and making small talk to strengthen relationships.

Through Li Shirui’s introduction, Su Meixi learned that the other visitors were two of Xi Huarong’s subordinates, who were leaders in various departments in Yun City.

Among them, Gu Wei held the lowest position, likely invited because of his connection with her.

During the meal, a leader surnamed Zhang asked about Gu Wei, to which Commander Bao said, “He’s the youngest company commander in our army and has been commended multiple times for his contributions. He’s due for another promotion soon.”

The others, including leader Zhang, although senior in rank, were older and likely facing retirement soon.

At that moment, Xi Huarong introduced Su Meixi, “A general’s door harbors no weak wife. This little Su is also a heroine. She bravely faced bandits to trade hostages, thereby saving the life of my young daughter, Xiao Fen.”

At that, others began to admire again.

Mr. Zhang couldn’t help but ask, “Mr. Xi, why aren’t your two daughters here today? Xiao Fen is particularly lively and cute, I quite like seeing her.”

“She’s on duty today, nurses don’t have fixed holidays,” Xi Huarong said with a smile.

“And your elder daughter, Linlin?”

When she was mentioned, Xi Huarong maintained his composure, “She might be busy with something.”

Commander Bao brought up Su Meixi resembling Xi Huarong, “Have you noticed, doesn’t Xiao Su look a lot like Shirui? The first time I saw Xiao Su, I thought she looked familiar, and my wife even thought I was hitting on a young lady. Do you think I’m that type of person?”

Everyone laughed. The wives of the officials with the surnames Zhang and Xu also said she looked similar.

Li Shirui jokingly said, “Since you all say Xiao Su looks like me, and I don’t mind having another daughter, why not have Xiao Su become my goddaughter?”

Xi Huarong said, “I agree.”

Su Meixi was stunned for a moment, she quickly refused, “No no, I’m not worthy of that honor, I can’t be your goddaughter.”

Li Shirui said, “I heard from Xiao Fen that your biological parents are divorced and now live separately, becoming our goddaughter would mean having two more people looking after you, right?”

Su Meixi explained, “Exactly because I was left unsupervised as a child and grew up unruly, that’s why I dare not be your daughter, I’m afraid of disappointing you.”

At that moment, Su Meixi remembered that Su Qiang hadn’t called her for many days.

Forget it, if he doesn’t call, he doesn’t call. After all, he isn’t her real father, and even if he did call, she wouldn’t answer.

Gu Wei looked at Su Meixi, his gaze filled with pity.

Gu Wei had already learned about Su Qiang’s imprisonment, but he hadn’t told Su Meixi.

If she knew the truth, knew that the Xi Family knew the truth, she would likely run further away, probably heading back to Feng City by now.

Commander Bao, Aunt Bao, and a few other officials also looked at Su Meixi with envy, Aunt Bao even said, “Xiao Su, just agree, with such godparents, no one would dare to bully you in the future.”

Su Meixi still refused, “I… I’ll think about it some more, I really am used to being free, I’m afraid of restrictions.”

“It’s just a goddaughter, you’re already grown up, they can’t control you, just be yourself. Just come over and see them when you’re free.”

Seeing that Su Meixi consistently refused, Xi Huarong didn’t want to make it difficult for her, he smiled and said, “It seems we were both being presumptuous. Although you don’t want to recognize us as godparents, we still consider you as our own child. From now on, treat this place as your home and feel free to come over whenever you want.”

After refusing for so long, Su Meixi felt embarrassed to reject again, rejecting again would seem ungrateful, she quickly nodded and agreed, “Okay, I’ll definitely come over often in the future.”

…

After leaving the Xi family, Su Meixi sat in the car and let out a long sigh of relief.

She laughed, “Visiting the home of a high-ranking official is even more nerve-wracking than going to work, I was really afraid of misspeaking.”

Inwardly, Gu Wei complained: The most tense person here is me, watching you all act all morning.

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The couple pretended nothing was amiss, all the while trying to please, and Su Meixi, on one hand, kept refusing while also pretending to be oblivious, isn’t that tiring?

But he could only play along.

Barriers and suspicions among people have to be slowly eradicated, distances to be gradually closed, closeness can’t happen instantly.

Not long after getting into the car, Xiao Fen called Su Meixi, “Sister Su, are you still at my house?”