390 Cats and Laser Beams

"For once they agreed with me," said Hao Suyin to her husband. They were in the bedroom already and she had just gotten out of the shower. She was drying her hair. "Although their suggestion was not the best option, it could be our ONLY option."

Qing Zihao only shook his head. "They are at that age wherein they feel like they could do anything. 'I'm the best' and 'I know everything' age. You should cut them some slack."

"Says the one who smacked his son earlier."

"Hey, he was being a disrespectful kid. I would not stand by and let him bad mouth you. He might be my son but you're my wife."

"I know," she smiled. "But it was not like it was uncalled for. Wei had really…" she pursed her lips, trying to think of a better world but could not find anything else. "He HATES me. I do get it. He loathes me."

"I think he's just surprised. He's going to warm up to you soon enough."