Reborn: The Return of the Villainous Mr. Liu

Jin took a few steps in his bedroom and scanned it throughout. The familiar scent brought a soft smile on his lips. There wasn't even a speck of dust anywhere. It was evident that Nana didn't let it make its home here even for a single day.

It was now that he could finally stretch his arms and relax his body after the long trip. He strolled his bag aside and hopped on the bed in silence. Exhaling a deep breath, he closed his eyes.

He was back home after six years.

Six long years without his family and without…

He didn't think of the name but her face automatically flashed in his mind anyway. He kept himself distanced from all news related to her. But now that he was back, he was bound to meet her one or the other day.

What was she doing for six years? How was she living her life?

He felt like he wanted to know but didn't want to know at the same time. But no matter what path she took, Jin had also forged his own. He would bury himself in the responsibilities of a CEO and stay far away from her just like he had promised himself.

*Knock*

"Jin."

He recognized Leina's voice and opened the door. But Xing Bi and Ai's smiling faces greeted him too.

"Brother-in-law!" Leina chirped. "How about we gather in my room? There are so many things to talking about~"

Xing Bi nodded. "Too much gossip to hold in my stomach."

Ai followed with her own nod. "And the kids are waiting for your gifts. They have occupied themselves playing with Jun-cute and Ai-chan for now, but I imagine them coming after you soon."

"Ah the gifts, yes!" Jin scratched his head. "Yeah I brought tons of gifts for everyone, especially my cute nieces and nephews."

Ai sparkled. "What is my gift?"

He scowled. "There is nothing for you."

"Lying is not good, Jini-boy."

His gaze blackened.

"Pfft…" Xing Bi and Leina burst into hearty chuckles.

They came in Leina's room where the kids were playing catch-catch with Jun-cute or at least trying to. Jun-cute hardly bothered and was seated aside, refusing to move. Ai-chan, on the other hand, had held Taio's full attention.

Xing Bi said to them, "Be careful, okay? Don't play too excessively."

She was well aware of how hyper they could get.

Yina raised her hand, "Yes, Mama!"

Ailun and Aang bobbed their heads too.

Jin chuckled seeing how tortured Jun-cute looked as if he was some specimen in a museum. So he said, "Who wants to see their gifts?"

The kids gasped and encored together. "Me!!!"

They immediately huddled Jin like some cult surrounding him. Ai's heart squealed and she shot several pictures on her phone. The sparkly gift-wraps turned their eyes into a big puddle of sparkles itself.

"Is it a remote controlled helicopter?" Aang brightened?

Ailun said, "It's definitely a video game!"

Yina thoughtfully said, "It must be a crystal ball! I give fortunes!" She giggled, "I am a witch!"

As they got busy unwrapping their own treasure chests, Xing Bi asked, "How are Grandpa and Grandma? Are they already missing you?"

He sighed. "Well Grandma was definitely refusing to let go of me. Especially the cats. I fathom them coming to Beijing soon. Plus Grandpa was saying that he would soon wrap up all his business in Paris and permanently settle here. His children and grandchildren are here after all."

"Oh my, that's wonderful!" Ai clapped her hands in delight.

Leina sheepishly asked, "Were you only buried in work or had some fun with French girlfriends too~?"

Jin coughed hard. "Nothing like that sis Leina!"

"Come on, you would have gotten tons of confessions. Don't underestimate your family genes."

He seriously said, "I was only dedicated to my work."

"Boooooooring~" Leina and Xing Bi booed.

They gossiped and laughed a lot more and at a point when it was time for their kids' naps, they said, "Aish let me put them to sleep."

Jin nodded. "I will go and meet Dad."

As he stepped out, the trio of sister-in-laws collapsed back and sighed.

Leina asked, "What do you think?"

Ai said, "He looked completely normal on the outside."

"But I seriously doubt the matter of his heart," Xing Bi pursed her lips. "It won't be long before he meets Shui again."

Leina shook her head. "It will come sooner than we think. The Business Summit will have all the CEOs and entrepreneurs at one place. Naturally, our family is invited. I am just wondering how Jin will take the gossip."

Ai tensely said, "Those are still rumors only. There is no truth to them. Shui hasn't confirmed anything about it."

"But she hasn't equally denied them either," Xing Bi added. "That's why Nuo didn't come here today I feel. She stayed beside Shui precisely because Jin is back."

She paused and asked, "Should we somehow stop Jin from going to that Summit?"

Leina said, "It's pointless. Jin will be the main face of the Liu family because Dad will soon officially hand over the CEO position to him. He has to be there. And anyway, we cannot hide him forever from these rumors floating around. You know how gossip works anyway."

There was a brief period of silence.

Ailun dragged his feet to Ai's side and cutely rubbed his sleepy eyes. "Why is everybody sad?"

Ai pinched his nose softly and smiled. "We are not sad. We are just worried for your Uncle Jin."

He tilted his head. "But Uncle Jin is a big boy now. You still worry about him?"

She laughed. "It has nothing to do with his age. We have our own fate and we live our life according to it. But sometimes…that path is really painful and difficult."

"Uncle Jin is in pain?" He gasped, his eyes stretching wide. Read exclusive content at m_v-l'e|m,p y r

Her smile slightly faltered. Xing Bi and Leina looked solemn.

"Yes, he is in pain. We cannot see it because he is not showing it. But Uncle Jin is in a lot of pain. And so is...somebody else too."