“I know. Xiaoxiao will eventually understand.” Morphy gently patted her back as his eyes fell to the gloomy sky outside the French windows. He looked a little depressed.
“Xiaoxiao… ” Rosiley grabbed Ying Xiaoxiao as she was about to step into the elevator.
Ying Xiaoxiao was forced to stop. She said without turning her head, “If you’re trying to persuade me on Yayoi’s behalf, don’t waste your breath.”
Saying that, she was about to step into the elevator again, when Rosiley grabbed her quickly and said in a helpless tone, “Xiaoxiao, do you really want the three of us to fall out completely?”
“Rosiley!” Ying Xiaoxiao suddenly turned back and glared her furiously. “It’s not me who wants a falling-out. It was Yayoi who first said those words.”
Seeing her fuming and indignant expression, Rosiley could not help but laugh. “Okay, I’m not blaming you. I just mean for us to cool down and talk. We shouldn’t quarrel over some thoughtless words. Doing that, even the best friendship would break down.”
Ying Xiaoxiao grumbled unhappily. “So how am I not calm?”
Rosiley smiled, shaking her head helplessly. “Fine, you’re calm. It’s me who is not.”
Then she pulled her into the elevator. “Come, let’s find a place to have a good talk.”
“If you mean to talk about Yayoi, I would rather not.” Ying Xiaoxiao shook off her hand and walked to the other side of the elevator. She crossed her arms before her chest, turning away so as to not see her.
Rosiley sighed helplessly. “Xiaoxiao, actually, I neither agree to nor support Yayoi and Morphy’s relationship, but… ”
“But since Morphy is your husband’s younger cousin, you compromised.” Ying Xiaoxiao continued for her, scorn and ridicule in her voice.
“What does this have to do with Sachin?”
She had said that Yayoi spoke rudely. Well, she herself was also making insolent remarks.
Rosiley really did not know whether to be angry or not.
“Isn’t that right?” Ying Xiaoxiao turned her head, gazing at her coldly .
“Of course not. I didn’t dissuade Yayoi for her own sake.” Rosiley rolled her eyes unhappily at her. “I have seen Yayoi troubled and unhappy over Morphy all this time, but not today. She is cheerful and has clearly livened up, so…” She shrugged her shoulders. “I’m sure you get it!”
Ying Xiaoxiao snorted. “I don’t get it. I don’t get it at all.”
Rosiley smiled helplessly, then walked up to her and said gently, “Xiaoxiao, since this is Yayoi’s own decision, we don’t need to dissuade her as long as she’s happy. Just like she said to you, she will endure any pain in the future. This means that she has thought it through carefully. She’s now mentally prepared.”
She was right, but…
Ying Xiaoxiao pouted her lower lip. “I still don’t feel good.”
“Come.” Rosiley put her arm around her shoulder. “I will treat you to a good meal.”
“Bah, what a stale suggestion.” Ying Xiaoxiao glanced at her and inadvertently caught sight of the elevator’s control panel. “Hey, didn’t we press the button? I was wondering why this elevator was taking so long.”
Rosiley smiled, stepping forward to press the button of a floor. “Let’s skip work for now.”
“Rosiley, don’t be so bold as to skip work just because the CEO is your husband’s cousin!” Ying Xiaoxiao teased.
Rosiley spread out her hands. “I can’t help it. They have always been great pals.”
“You’re incorrigible!” Ying Xiaoxiao was tickled and shoved her in feigned anger.
This was how all their unpleasantness disappeared like a fleeting storm, leaving behind only the sturdiest friendship.