Chapter 143: Playful Amin

In 1992, as the New Year's bell rang, Xiang Fei was overcome with deep longing for his family far away. He eagerly picked up the phone and dialed the number of his home in Xiangjiang.

A familiar voice came from the other end: "Hello, Afei!"

"Mom, it's me," Xiang Fei said, his voice trembling with emotion.

"How's Amin's health?" his mother asked anxiously.

"She's fine, Mom, don't worry. But she's about to give birth any day now," Xiang Fei replied.

"Alright, after the New Year, your aunt and I will come over," his mother reassured him.

Then another voice came through the phone: "Afei, it's your aunt. Your mom and I will be there in a few days—remember to pick us up at the airport!"

Xiang Fei hurriedly replied: "Of course, Auntie, I'll be there on time to pick you up."

Xiang Fei's grandfather took the phone, but Zhou Huimin, seeing this, snatched the phone from Xiang Fei's hand with lightning speed and immediately cried into it: "Grandpa, Happy New Year!" Her voice carried a hint of grievance, as if she had suffered great injustice.

Hearing Zhou Huimin's voice, Xiang Fei's grandfather, who had just been in good spirits, instantly lost his temper. He stomped his foot in rage and shouted into the phone: "You brat, what's going on? Are you bullying Amin again? On New Year's Day, you're making me angry!"

Listening to her father-in-law's roar over the phone, Zhou Huimin secretly rejoiced. She continued to feign pitiful distress while sneakily observing Xiang Fei's reaction. He stood helplessly beside her, utterly powerless against her false complaint.

Zhou Huimin gazed triumphantly at Xiang Fei, a smug, malicious smile spreading across her face.

Xiang Fei took the phone back; scolding poured from the other end. He was about to explain, but when he caught sight of Zhou Huimin's beaming face, he suddenly changed his mind.

He listened silently to the scolding, nodding occasionally, offering not a single word of defense.

After hanging up, Xiang Fei walked quietly to the side, sat on a chair, and kept his eyes fixed on Zhou Huimin. She noticed his gaze, still smiling, and playfully winked at him.

Looking at Zhou Huimin's smiling face, Xiang Fei's heart stirred. He suddenly felt like teasing her, so he deliberately put on a heartbroken expression, lowered his head, and let out a soft sigh.

Seeing this, Zhou Huimin's smile vanished instantly, replaced by frantic worry. She rushed to his side and asked anxiously: "I'm sorry, Afei, I just wanted…"

Xiang Fei lifted his head, watching her anxious expression, and felt a surge of delight inside. But he forced himself to hold back his laughter, continuing to feign sorrow, shaking his head and saying: "It's nothing. I don't care."

Hearing this, Zhou Huimin's face turned pale. Tears welled up in her eyes like a bursting dam, and she cried out in distress: "I'll call and explain—I beg you, don't be upset!"

Seeing Zhou Huimin so frantic, Xiang Fei felt a quiet joy. He quickly reached out, pulled her tightly into his arms, feeling her body tremble slightly.

To ease her tension, Xiang Fei had a sudden idea—he began tickling her. Startled by this unexpected move, Zhou Huimin burst into giggles.

Watching her laugh, Xiang Fei relaxed. He gently said to her: "I was just teasing you—look how worked up you got."

Zhou Huimin realized she had been tricked. She pretended to be angry and punched his chest once, but her lips couldn't help curling into a sweet smile.

Then the two began playfully wrestling at home; because she was pregnant, Zhou Huimin was constantly at Xiang Fei's mercy. Seeing this, he put on a triumphant expression and declared: "Your fate is sealed!"