191. The more kisses you give me, the sweeter I can feel.

Xie Yaoyao looked down and saw that the sea urchin was bigger than Xie Ziyu's hand.

"How did you find such a big one?"

Xie Ziyu then began to vividly recount to Xie Yaoyao the process of finding the sea urchin.

“My uncle and I went around to the front of the big reef. There were a lot of seaweeds there because of the waves. My uncle parted the seaweeds and I saw this thing covered in thorns.”

"My uncle told me that it is a sea urchin, which can be steamed with eggs and is very nutritious."

Xie Yaoyao told him to put it back in the water, "Then I'll go and prepare some steamed eggs for you to eat in a bit."

"No, it should be given to Mommy. Mommy needs to get more nutrition."

Xie Yaoyao was stunned for a moment, while Xie Ziyu had already carried the small iron bucket he was carrying into the kitchen and changed the water.

Huo Yanxi said, "We've had quite a haul this morning; we can make a seafood feast for lunch."

Xie Yaoyao laughed too, "What time did you go? Why didn't you call me?"

"You went to bed late last night and drank some alcohol. I didn't wake you because you were sleeping soundly. I made some hangover soup on the stove. Does your head hurt?"

Xie Yaoyao shook her head, "It doesn't hurt. It was red wine, not very strong, so I'm fine."

Huo Yanxi carried the bucket to the kitchen.

Xie Ziyu squatted by the bucket, observing the marine life with great interest.

Huo Yanxi washed his hands and then brought out the hangover soup that was warming on the stove.

Xie Yaoyao sat on a small stool under the eaves and accepted the hangover soup that Huo Yanxi handed her.

It was still hot, and she picked up the spoon and drank it slowly.

The hot soup warmed her stomach, and Xie Yaoyao felt so comfortable that she felt lightheaded.

"I felt much calmer after I got home."

Huo Yanxi moved a small stool and sat down next to her, tilting his head to look at her.

Her eyes were a little puffy, probably because she had cried before bed, but she was in much better spirits than yesterday.

Yesterday she seemed to be putting on a brave face, but today she's truly let go of the past.

Xie Yaoyao took a sip of hot soup, and when she saw that he was still staring at her, she felt a little embarrassed.

It's really embarrassing to see such a handsome guy like Huo Yanxi looking at someone with such deep affection and focus.

Why are you looking at me like that?

Huo Yanxi laughed and said, "Because you're good-looking."

Xie Yaoyao: "How come I never noticed before that you have such a sweet tongue?"

"That's because you haven't kissed me enough. If you kiss me more, I can be even sweeter," Huo Yanxi said in a serious but flirtatious tone.

Xie Yaoyao's cheeks flushed instantly.

She looked around and saw Xie Ziyu in the kitchen, teasing a hairy crab with chopsticks.

Aunt Wang saw them sitting together and quickly went to the kitchen, giving the space to the young couple.

Now that they were all alone, Xie Yaoyao said, "President Huo, your image has been ruined."

Huo Yanxi used to be very aloof and reserved; even if he wanted something, he wouldn't say it.

Because of this, he lost Manman for five years.

Over the past five years, he has evolved through pain. He often wonders if they would have avoided breaking up if he had just said what he thought and hadn't been so restrained.

So now that they've reunited, he has no desire to hold back any longer.

He says what he wants to say and does what he wants to do.

Especially in front of Manman, he must be his most authentic self; if he loves her, he must say it.

“I didn’t talk much before, which made you mistakenly think that I had no feelings for you. Manman, from now on I will not only talk more, but I will also do more.”

"I will make you feel that I love you deeply and am deeply infatuated with you."

Xie Yaoyao felt the heat rising to her face, and her eyelashes trembled slightly. "Huo Yanxi, I can't handle you like this."

"Then you'll gradually get used to it and I'll say even more cheesy things in the future."

"For example, whether he loves me or not, what he loves about me, whether I feel comfortable or good..."

Xie Yaoyao couldn't listen to him anymore and quickly covered his mouth with her hand, surrendering.

"Okay, okay, I know, stop talking."

Should he speak louder so that people can hear his glory?

Huo Yanxi gently held her wrist and pecked her palm lightly.

Xie Yaoyao abruptly pulled her hand back, but her palm continued to burn.

She finished the hangover soup in a few gulps, picked up the empty bowl, and walked into the kitchen.

She wanted to help Aunt Wang, but Aunt Wang kicked her out of the kitchen.

"Teacher Xie, you were our host yesterday and treated us well, so we didn't say anything. But you can't take our money from us today, or we'll feel embarrassed to accept the salary from Fifth Master."

Xie Yaoyao said helplessly, "Aunt Wang, you came to the beach to play, not to do housework."

“Your Uncle Jian and I are here to take care of you. Besides, it will be your grandmother’s death anniversary in a couple of days. When you and Fifth Master have some free time, go do what you need to do. Since it’s going to be a big celebration, we’ll have to personally handle the banquet arrangements.”

Xie Yaoyao also knew that she really didn't have much time to waste.

She obediently left the kitchen.

In the courtyard, bodyguards carried out a table and chairs, on which were placed writing brushes, ink, and invitations.

She walked over and saw Huo Yanxi grinding ink. She asked, "Do we still need to write invitations?"

Huo Yanxi glanced at her and saw that the blush on her face had faded, so he wanted to tease her again.

He liked seeing her blush.

But fearing he might offend someone, he restrained himself, though a slight smile played on his lips.

"Okay, come with me this afternoon to deliver the invitations."

In fact, he had already called his neighbors and friends who had been close to Grandma Chi when she was alive to invite her.

But for such a big event as the seventh anniversary, it would be more formal to send an invitation.

Xie Yaoyao watched him grind the ink and remembered that Huo Yanxi had won many calligraphy awards when he was in school.

She said, "Finally, I can see you writing calligraphy again."

Xie Yaoyao recalled watching a financial interview several years ago, in which someone mentioned Huo Yanxi's calligraphy.

The host said that Huo Yanxi's calligraphy is worth a fortune and is extremely rare.

Now, when she sees Huo Yanxi grinding ink, she is reminded that each word he writes is worth a fortune, and she feels a little reluctant to part with it.

"How about I write it?"

Xie Yaoyao's calligraphy was taught to her by Huo Yanxi. Although it was not as vigorous and powerful as his, it was still delicate and beautiful.

Huo Yanxi said, "You grind the ink for me, and I'll write."

Xie Yaoyao said, "Your calligraphy is so valuable, yet I wrote it. My calligraphy is worthless."

Huo Yanxi extended his index finger and gently poked her forehead. "Little money-grubber."

Xie Yaoyao pouted, "I was stunned when I saw the financial interview where they said your words were worth a thousand pieces of gold."

“If the houseboat hadn’t been burned down, you would have left behind a lot of calligraphy. If I had sold them, I could have bought a house in the port city long ago.”

Xie Yaoyao said that, but she wouldn't actually sell it.

At that time, she and Huo Yanxi were worlds apart, and they would never cross paths again in this lifetime.

The calligraphy he left behind, even if not burned, will be treasured by her and passed down to her descendants.

Then she can sit in a rocking chair and tell her grandchildren funny stories about their grandfather.