Zhang Yu falls asleep on the chair and is awakened in the morning by XiXi's voice, "Dad, wake up."
He stretches his legs that are cramped up from the position he slept in all night and stands up.
She affectionately wraps her slender arms around him and gives him a big hug."You are finally awake!Thank you for protecting me so well as we were transported to this island. Feng Tian told me that the force from protecting me took so much of your energy that is why you were asleep so long."
" How long was I asleep?"
"I guess about two and a half days, not sure cause I was rather tired myself yesterday" She is thinking when did I go to sleep, I don't remember much of yesterday.
Zhang Yu raises an eyebrow, what the hell... two and a half days! He decides not to worry about it, he is awake now and there are more pressing issues. "I am going to go wash up and change, I didn't want to leave your side earlier, I will meet you in the kitchen when I am finished.
"Hey Dad, that reminds me, in your Dimensional Space did you bring shampoo and conditioner? I would like to wash my hair later, and do you have a spare toothbrush" I improvised before but it would be great if he had brought the necessities with him in that handy Space.
"Luckily, I usually have it fully stocked, you know your Mom likes to shop at the warehouse type stores so buys me the things I need in bulk. She hates it when I need to fulfill my monthly duties for the Sorcerer Society, so she tries to make sure I'm at least comfortable on my assignments. If I had left on time there probably would have been a baked ham in there..haha.."
They both looked at each other and said at the same time and say, "Mom".
"I will try to find a spell to let her know we are okay, I have done that before... only once... but I think I can replicate it so don't worry." Zhang Yu doesn't believe he can, but XiXi needs reassurance right now.
"Dad, I'm going to make breakfast I will see you out there" Her voice trembles as she tries to sound brave turning down the long hallway to the kitchen.
Feng Tian is also just waking up with a terrible hangover. I didn't change into my nightclothes last night? He looks at the robes he is wearing that are half off and half on his body. Yun Tai that wine was incredible, I must get some from the Master for my wine collection rolls around in his mind.. My dreams were so vivid it was worth this pain in my head right now . He wanders around the room wondering if Yun Tai has any remedy for this headache, he has so many potions in the medicine cupboard.
He lifts the cork out of one bottle and takes a sniff, that doesn't smell right. Why doesn't he label these, how do you know which is which.
After smelling about three, he recognizes the herbs in one, yes, I have had that before, it has witch's wart leaves. Not much left, I will just finish it off,Yun Tai won't mind. After placing the empty bottle back in its place he feels a slight effect.
He goes to the washroom at the end of the hall and hears water being poured into a basin. Feng Tian stands there stuck in place thinking about the dream he had of XiXi last night, I can't wait to see the little beauty.
At that moment the door opens and he is face to face with Zhang Yu, not the beautiful face he was imagining!
"Good Morning Zhang Yu, how are you feeling this morning". Small talk..small talk what do I say next I don't want him to ask about anything right now.
Zhang Yu bows, "Good Morning Feng Tian. XiXi told me that you explained I was tired from being transported here with her so that is why I was asleep for so long."He pats him on the shoulder and continues, "I appreciate you making her feel at ease and making us comfortable here .Although we just met I have the impression you are a sincere and honorable man. I have no choice at this point but to trust you.
XiXi is in the kitchen making breakfast. He chuckles, "The little girl is very good at adapting and making herself at home."
He continues, "She is a very good cook I think you will enjoy what she prepares, come out when you are finished." Respectfully bowing again he says, "Thank you for allowing us to stay here."
Feng Tian bows and watches his back as he leaves. Future father in law I am sincere and trustworthy !
Feng Tian is excited as he enters the washroom, she is cooking again? I can't wait to see her stirring, slicing, chopping, she looks so adorable. He recalls the bit of flour on her cheek she allowed him to brush off, the feeling of her soft skin against his slender fingers.
I need to hurry and get out to the kitchen.
He washes at the speed of lightening and finds one of Yun Tai's few robes that is not solid black. This brocade robe is embroidered with mountains with a red dragon. He admires himself in the bronze mirror. We are the same height so the length is perfect, but a little loose. I like to show off my muscles with a tighter robe. He combs his silky black hair up into a bun, mulling over his appearance, umm...handsome.
Satisfied with his attire he seriously considers his feelings for XiXi even though he just met her she stirs emotions up within him he hadn't felt for any other woman. He concludes, I need this girl to realize I am the right man for her, disregarding his earlier more rational self that wanted to send her back to her world.
Feng Tian enters the kitchen right as XiXi reaches into the cupboard for some tea, she is standing on her tiptoes straining to grabe the box. He comes up behind her to help and leans into her body as he reaches past her to grasp it.
Looking down at her head below his shoulders for a moment has the urge to plant a kiss on her fluffy hair. He has the tea in his hand and he is about to hand it to her when he realizes it is the calming tea from yesterday. He quickly stops mid air and throws it to the back of the cupboard.
"What are you doing Feng Tian! I thought you were helping me get the tea so I didn't shove you away. Now, you throw it where I can't reach it even if I stood on a chair!" XiXi stares at Feng Tian her dark green eyes shooting daggers in his direction.
"I really liked the taste of that tea yesterday, I had never tasted any tea so sweet yet not too sweet, it was a perfect combination of flavors!" XiXi's first thought when she came into the kitchen was to drink some delicious tea while she cooked, now this arrogant man tossed it away.
Feng Tian doesn't know whether to laugh or cry. If he had arrived a few minutes later... "You know Yun Tai..the man you met yesterday?'
"Yes, I don't know why but he is a little bit of a blur, but I remember him. Didn't he join us for dinner? I must have been really tired yesterday I can picture him but not really recall any conversation."
"Well, that is a special tea of his and he asked me to save the rest for him for when he gets out of seclusion. The merchant that he buys it from only comes to this island every two years and won't arrive for another five months. But, he said he has several other teas we are welcome to have." I haven't lied this much since I had that one eunuch who was supposed to keep an eye on me.
"I'm glad you stopped me before I used it then, he is generous enough to let us use his house I wouldn't want to offend him. Tea sounds good though, which would you suggest?"
Feng Tian gazes thoughfully at the shelf, recognizing a delightful hibiscus tea LingLing made for him before. She likes sweet tea so this should be good. he hands the box to XiXi. He watches her as she takes the teapot and makes the tea,pouring herself a cup, her hands are so small and delicate.
XiXi feels his intense gaze and wrinkles her nose, "Feng Tian, what are you looking at, if you want a cup of tea pour it yourself. I have to start breakfast!"
"..."