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Chapter 48: The Truth (Part 2)
It was already two in the afternoon when everyone has finally gathered together in the Manor.
This time, the grand luncheon was held in the main dining area, where three brand new dining sets has replaced the previous single long table.
The tables were strategically set in a U-shaped arrangement in order to make it possible for everyone to see each other properly; with the upper middle table as the Presidential Table.
Everyone then has quickly settled on their assigned seats as indicated on the formal seat placement card.Table 1, the Presidential Table, is where the Elders of all families are seated.
From the outer left to extreme right;
(1) Old Madam Rou Xi
(2) Madame Yelan,
(3) Syaoran,
(4) Sakura
(5) The Old General,
(6) Fujitaka,and
(7) Elder Yue Leng Xiao.
With the newly wedded couple seated right at the center, and of course, with the little Prince who looks very much contented in his seat right in between his Mama and Papa.
At that moment, Syaoran was actually wondering why his son is behaving like an angel even when he's buckled in his new luxurious-looking beige colored leather high chair that was gifted to him by his Grandpa Fujitaka.
Initially, Syaoran had thought that Xiao Bao would complain like he usually does when placed in his car seat.
Just when he was thinking of how to negotiate with him, here he was, acting all cute to Sakura and everyone else!
This Master has been completely stumped by his dumpling of a son!
I have Mama on my left,
and Papa on my right.
I am sooooo happy right now!
So he actually doesn't even care if he's strapped by a cushioned strap of leather as of this moment.
Especially with his Mama suddenly pinching his nose and dropping him a kiss on the head randomly.
Continuing with the placement of guests, on Table 2, at the right side of Table 1, is where the esteemed guests are.
(1) Li Fanren,
(2) Li Xiao Shi
(3) Li Feimei,
(4) Li Fuutie,
(5) Li Xiefa, with her fiance and Sakura's cousin (6) Yukito Tsukishiro beside her,
(7) Li Mei Ling,
(8) Ishikawa Toru,
(9) Xie Jing Xing,and his wife and one of Sakura's closest friends, (10) XIe Shen Miao,
(11) Yue Ze, and his younger brother,
(12) Yue Xu
And finally, on Table 3 are:
(1) Touya,his wife
(2) Kaho,
(3) Mochu,
(4) Tono,
(5) Koko,
(6) Tsubasa,
(7) Kitsuneme,
(8) Natsume,
(9) Ruka,
(10) Tomoyo, and her fiance,
(11) Eriol
Xiao Shi, who was sandwiched between his two scary older sisters, almost let out a snicker the moment he saw his friends' situation at the other side.
Someone got 'smart' and inserted the 'problem kids' in between their 'supposed-to-be guardians' just so they can be sure that these four will behave the whole luncheon a.k.a. family meeting.
Xiao Shi grunted the moment he felt a sharp jab on his right side.
"Behave yourself."
His evil sister #2 hissed.
Xiao Shi bit the inside of his cheek.
Hey, didn't I just got released from years of being kidnapped?!
Haven't you guys just seen me now after all those desolate years?!
Am I really your blood relative?!
"Of course we missed you so much that you couldn't even imagine by how much.
Everyday, we felt like we're all dying bit by bit; what, we've been searching for you and Father using all the best of our resources yet we can't get any lead at all.
But now is not the time to dote on you, Little Brother.
You must know the enormity of what happened because of what happened in your university days.
Your lack of vigilance and sensibility of actions has caused such huge damage."
Li Feimei, the forever Evil Sister #2 for the youngest Li, said in a quiet voice, as if reading her brother's silent laments.
She sounded just as strict and emotionless as she usually is but under the table, she had reached out her arm and covered her brother's large hand with her small one.
The Eldest Evil Sister Fanren turned to look at her long lost brother and reprimanded him.
"Our families almost lost two lives. We need you boys to let that sink in."
"I love you but I need you to grow up fast, Xiao Shi. We haven't found Father yet. And now, we've found out that your brother's family is in danger. We need you."
Xiao Shi glanced to where his brother and wife was; who both were busy talking to the lively little bun between them.
Ashamed, he looked down and clenched his right fist.
Of course,
they were right.
His brother, as expected, will already have his hands full just from keeping Sakura and Xiao Bao safe from those who have been targeting the two families for years.
And his father has been missing for more than a decade now.
They don't even know if he is still alive.
Only his mother has been persistent in believing that he still is.
And now that he's finally back in the real outside world,
he had to act like a real pillar of his family.
Be finally one.
Finding his resolve as he watch tenderly over the little bun who suddenly burst out laughing happily,
Xiao Shi suddenly stood up.
Oblivious of the strange stares he's receiving from the few people whom he had caught attention, slowly turned to face his eldest sister properly, and then bent from his waist to make an elegant 90 degree bow.
Xiao Shi has always been afraid of their oldest sister.
Just one glare from her and Xiao Shi would run far away trembling.
She was exactly like a younger version of their mother.
Chilling, intimidating… extremely fearsome.
"Fanren Jie,"
Xiao Shi's usually lazy voice sounded quite different to Syaoran and the rest who knew this man inside out.
It sounded both passionate and fierce, as if the man who had just spoken is about to go to battle.
With his peach blossom eyes slightly narrowed as he thought of what could have happened to his very first nephew and his sister-in-law, Xiao Shi held his right palm over his tightly clenched left fist and offered a formal bow to Fanren.
The same amber eyes as Syaoran's were like a burning inferno, its usual light gold color darkened while seemingly ablaze because of his determination into changing himself to a much more responsible and sensible proper Li heir.
"Do as you deem fit."
Whatever you say, I will follow from now on.
Polish me to become a real Li heir.
Please help me, Jie jie.
With that, Xiao Shi sat back down and solemnly awaited for the start of the luncheon.
He snuck another peek at his brother's family and caught Syaoran's quizzical gaze.
Amber to amber.
Xiao Shi shifted his gaze slightly towards Xiao Bao and Syaoran immediately knew what he meant.
Warmth flowed between the twins and Xiao Shi understood the unspoken support of his Ge ge.
"Papa?"
A third set of amber eyes tried to look into the others' eyes, full of curiosity in them.
Both the adults turned to look at the smaller version of both of them and instinctively smiled.
"Baobei, see that man over there? He wants to say hi to you."
Xiao Bao looked over again to the man sitting on the other table who looked like his Papa.
Just by simply looking at the two men's very similar features, with the exception of the length of their hair, they do look like peas in a pod.
But for the (almost) two year old, they still feels very much different.
He knows.
Papa feels and looks waaaay different than Uncle Xiao Shi.
Although, thinking deeply.
My mind is telling me that Uncle Xiao Shi is also very much different than all my other uncles.
I feel that i should be extra sweet to him.
To answer his Papa's question, Xiao Bao bobbed his head up and down.
"En. Un--ca Shi! HELLOWWW!"
Sakura couldn't help but giggle at how adorable the kid is with both his short pudgy arms raised as he waved enthusiastically at the long-haired man in front of them.
Xiao Shi gave him a big smile and waved back at him.
A few months later, he would always remember this scene and be reminded that it was all worth it for this kid.
For this kid to call him 'Uncle Shi' happily, with eyes like his but much clearer, much brighter, and with so much innocence.
Whatever he has to go through now,
whether it was to pay back for what he had stupidly done before, or if it is to groom him to be a protector of his family and friends, he would persevere through it all.
With this simple 'Un-ca Shi' echoing in his mind, he would gladly go through it all.
--XoXoXo--
Right after the Old General raised his cup of Daruma Masamune Miraihe, one of Japan's most expensive vintage sake, and gave a toast to his beloved granddaughter and her husband, the servants started to serve the first of the six-course celebratory meal.
Xiao Bao's eyes lit up when he saw someone approaching their table while pushing a golden three-tier cart.
Hoooray! Food!
I wonder what's mine?
He stared in confusion at the plate of herb salad with beets,apple and a green mustard sherbet placed in front of his Mama.
What are those?
His nose wrinkled.
It doesn't look appetizing at all!
He then eagerly turned to look at the plate in front of his Papa.
Seeing that it's a bit bigger than Mama's, he stretched his neck further to take a peek and his frown deepened.
What's all those icky mushy things?!
The color looks so bad, I don't even want to come closer to it!
"Baobei, what's wrong? Do you feel pain anywhere?"
Syaoran leaned closer to peer at his son's pale face.
Pushing aside his plate of salmon tartar and Imperial caviar with shiso seeds, he placed Xiao Bao's food nearer to him.
"Do you want Papa to feed you?"
Feeling a little bit apprehensive now of what his food would be like, Xiao Bao slowly looked over at the plate his Papa was currently showing him and wa~la!
It's a small platter of assorted fruits and vegetables cut into bite-sized pieces!
Hooray!
He love eating fruits!
Remembering his Papa's question, Xiao Bao shook his head.
"Baobao, eat."
He held up his squeaky clean hands that Mama just wiped carefully before the older sisters and brothers distributed food.
Babao can eat on my own! I think that's why the food is cut in small pieces.
Silly Papa!
Syaoran let out a chuckle and placed the platter on the small table on the kid's high chair.
"Okay, Baobei. But you have to tell Papa if you need anything else, okay? You are such a good boy, you make me so happy."
Popping a piece of cubed strawberry in his mouth, Xiao Bao leaned back on his seat contentedly.
Ah, now this is food!
He got quite a scare seeing his parents' was-that-even-edible kind of food
--XoXoXo--
"Honey, I think it's Xiao Bao's nap time already."
Sakura mouthed silently to Syaoran after she gently nudged his leg under the table to get his attention.
She pointed to the child whose head is drooping a little, his messy hands still on top of the fine china that previously had thin strips of of tender Wagyu beef and mashed sweet potato.
Sakura was in awe on how he had finished everything from the first up to this third, which is already the main course; even the 150ml cup of warm milk Syaoran has asked for him was finished to the last drop.
No wonder Xiao Bao's so fluffy!
He sure can eat!
Seeing the state Xiao Bao is in, Syaoran excused himself from the conversation he's having with his mother and Old Madame Rou Xi.
Sakura wiped Xiao Bao's hands, arms, whole face, and his almost non-existent neck with the baby wipes the Old General gave to her.
Syaoran then stood up, carefully unbuckled Xiao Bao from his seat, and carried him in his arms.
"We'll put him to bed first then we'll return immediately."
Sakura politely informed the elders and headed out of the dining area with Syaoran right on her heels.
Unnoticed by her, Syaoran shot a glance at Natsume and the other man gave him a subtle nod.
It's time.
Xoxoxo
"Honey,"
Sakura pressed her face against Syaoran's hard chest after tucking the sweet little baby on her bed.
She inhaled his musky masculine scent that belongs only to him.
She remembered three years ago when they first saw each other again at Koko's burger joint.
They thought they didn't know the other.
Yet who would've thought that they already have such a strong bond since they were even babies; probably even way back while they were still in their mother's womb.
She sniffed his scent again and wrapped her slender arms around his strong waist, subconsciously pressing her soft chest against his hard rock ones.
"Have I told you before how much I love how you smell?"
Syaoran pulled her even closer against his body and leaned down to bury his face on her neck.
"Yes, you did." He murmured, his warm breath ticklish on her neck.
"But tell me again."
He pressed his cold lips on the hollow of her neck and showered her white swan-like neck with soft butterfly kisses.
"Mou~~~~ stop it, Xiao Lang. We need to return to the luncheon."
Sakura tried to push her husband away but what was her strength compared to a horny husband?
She felt Syaoran's cold fingers graze on her bare back as he quickly unfastened the top hook of her dress and unzipped it at the back.
His large and slightly rough hands is now carressing her small back and she let out a soft purr as she arched her body towards him.
"Mou~~~~" she tried to reject his advances but how can she when this Greek god is bent on stripping her off the yellow summer dress as fast as he can.
"Don't move too much," his hoarse voice on her ear sent shivers on her arms. "Or else we'll need to explain to everyone why you changed into a different dress."
Feigning annoyance, Sakura pinched whatever meat she can hold on to on his manly waist.
He let out a low growl and took her hands off his waist and placed them on his buttocks.
"I know you love pinching my ass, my dear wife.
Why not go gaga over it now?"
Blushing hard, Sakura slapped one of his butt cheeks and tried to struggle again from his embrace.
"LI XIAO LANG!" she angrily whispered at him. "Have you forgotten that we have a child here in the same room?"
She successfully pried his claws off the side of her naked waist.
"Let go."
Syaoran let out a low chuckle before sweeping her off her feet and carrying her bridal style towards her huge bathroom.
"Wife, you are underestimating what a full stomach can do to a sleepy two year old on top of his regular nap time."
With that, he pushed open the door to the bath and locked it from the inside.
Now, let me make my recent daydreams come true.
"Xiao La~~mmmmm..."
Her protests was blocked off by Syaoran kissing her juicy, plump pink lips, with such intense passion that Sakura couldn't help but close her eyes and hook her arms around his neck as his thick, warm tongue explore every inch of her mouth.
Sakura lost it and she responded passionately back, trying to reciprocate his intensity that she only opened her eyes ever so slightly when she felt the lush carpet on her bare back and legs.
"Xiao Lang..."
When did he even get undressed?
Her soft, whispery voice heightened Syaoran's arousal and he couldn't hold it in any longer.
Damn it.
It's been too long.
He leaned over and roughly bit down the side of her lacy white underwear while slightly pinching one erect nipple and cupping her left soft mound with the other.
Sakura let out surprise gasp when she saw Syaoran rip off her underpants and flung it aside, as if he was some animal who's gone crazy over her body.
"My sweet, little wolf..." she whispered at him as she caressed his chiseled jaw tenderly.
Her doe-like eyes glassy with burning lust for the hungry man kneeling down before her in his full naked glory.
"Do me."
His eyes darkened with fiery lust, Syaoran lifted Sakura's legs high up in the air, as she obediently raised her hips, he then bent further down and until his face is almost touching that place which only he can ever see.
Sakura felt him blew hot air on her.
F* it.
She bit the back of her right hand.
And touch.
Sakura let out a loud gasp.
And taste.
Sakura pulled on a bunch of Syaoran's hair as she got lost to the ecstasy her husband is gifting her right down on her bathroom floor.
——Xoxoxox——