Chapter 175 - Couldn't See The Difference
After breakfast, Isabelle brought Zhen-Zhen to their room to do the makeover. Tristan and Matthew stayed in the living room while waiting for them to finish.
FaMo who was not in a good mood was with them, lying on the sofa. He felt very tired after last night's incident. Tristan thought FaMo was still feeling sick.
He touched FaMo, petting his head. For the first time, FaMo didn't resist Tristan's petting. He was just feeling lazy to move and avoid him.
"FaMo, don't worry. I will bring you to the veterinary clinic then you will feel better soon," Tristan said to FaMo. FaMo just ignored Tristan, not listening to him.
"What happened to FaMo?" Matthew asked Tristan worriedly.
Tristan sighed deeply before answering Matthew. "He is not feeling well because he drank milk last night. He was not supposed to drink it. Poor FaMo, he became the victim too of my parents and Grandpa's evil scheme."
Matthew looked at him confusedly. "Eh, what did they do?"
Tristan shook his head and said, "Never mind. You don't need to know it."
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Meanwhile, in Isabelle's room, she began putting makeup on Zhen-Zhen. She didn't know what to do. She thought it would be an easy task but making Zhen-Zhen's less attractive was truly difficult.
"Mom, are you okay?" Zhen-Zhen asked Isabelle after seeing her problematic expression.
"Yes, dear. I'm just fine. It's just that I didn't know how I can make you look less beautiful," Isabelle told her truthfully.
"Why are you doing this, Mom?" Zhen-Zhen asked her curiously.
"Dear Lillie, I'm doing this for your sake and for your husband. Do you know that he is worried that you will be surrounded by lots of men on the campus? My dear, you are a beautiful woman, many men will have a crush on you. Then they will start pestering you." Isabelle was being honest to her.
"Your husband is afraid that you will fall for a young handsome man in your school and you will have a change of heart. He is worrying that you will not like him anymore once you find a better one." Isabelle informed her.
Zhen-Zhen immediately reacted after hearing that.
"No, Mom. It will not happen. I will always like Tristan. My heart will never change." Zhen-Zhen said with so much conviction in her words.
Isabelle giggled because of Zhen-Zhen's remarks. "I believe you. I'm so glad to hear that. Hmm, it's just that we want to make sure that you will not be targeted by those young men because of your very charming and gorgeous appearance."
Zhen-Zhen nodded her head. "I understand Mom. I will try my best not to attract other men's attention in school."
"Hmm, so are you okay with this, my dear? Hiding your true beauty in your school? Other women tried their best to look beautiful in front of others. But, now, we are planning to do the other way around." Isabelle consulted her.
She didn't want her to feel upset or offended because of this makeover. What if this was against Lillie's will?
Zhen-Zhen gave her a reassuring smile. "Don't worry, Mom. I don't mind it at all. But I'm worried Mom, what if Tristan won't like me because I am not pretty anymore?"
Isabelle couldn't help but laugh hearing her concerns. "Lillie, you don't have to worry. Tristan already knew your true beauty. You are beautiful in his eyes, inside and outside. My son is not blind, that's why he chose you to be his wife."
"Mom, can I ask you something?" Zhen-Zhen suddenly blurted out as she recalled something in her mind.
"Sure dear, what is it?"
"Mom… who is more important in someone's heart? The first love or the wife?" Zhen-Zhen asked her randomly.
Isabelle was taken aback upon hearing that. She didn't expect that Lillie would bring that topic up. Did she know about Tristan's feelings towards Hannah?
Isabelle smiled at her awkwardly, "Why are you asking me this suddenly, my dear?"
Zhen-Zhen lowered her gaze, glancing at her hand which was holding the comb.
"Because I know that I am not Tristan's first love."
Zhen-Zhen couldn't get the image of Hannah out of her mind. She felt insecure whenever she would remember FaMo's words. He told her that Tristan was in love with Hannah. But she was afraid to confront Tristan about this.
Isabelle saw the sadness in her eyes. She wanted to comfort her as she began stroking her hair.
"Don't be insecure, Lillie. You have the title 'wife'. Tristan is all yours. He's your husband. So from now on, don't let him get close with other women. You should also show your possessiveness. Always remember that you are the legal wife."
Zhen-Zhen flashed her bright smile after hearing that from Isabelle. "I got it, Mom. I will always keep that in mind. I will do that. Thank you."
"Good! That's my daughter-in-law!" Isabelle winked at her.
After several attempts, finally, Isabelle succeeded in her goal of making Zhen-Zhen less attractive.
Zhen-Zhen was now wearing black big-rimmed eyeglasses, her hair was tied in a ponytail and her eyebrows became thick because of the eyeliner.
Though there were no major changes, her new look was now less eye-catching compared to before. Tristan and Matthew watched Zhen-Zhen as she walked towards them.
Matthew was surprised to see Zhen-Zhen's new appearance. He didn't expect that this was the reason why it took them a lot of time before coming out of the room.
"Charaan! What do you think, son? Did Mom do a great job?" Isabelle was asking for Tristan's approval.
Grandpa Lu and Lucas also joined them to see Zhen-Zhen. They had a satisfied look on their faces. All of them averted their gaze at Tristan, waiting for his reaction.
Tristan was looking at Zhen-Zhen with his penetrating gaze. After a few seconds, a deep frown appeared on his handsome face.
"Mom?! I don't see any difference. My wife is still beautiful! Did you just waste an hour on this? My wife is going to be late in her class now." Tristan declared in front of them, before marching towards Zhen-Zhen.
Isabelle: "..."
Matthew: "..."
Lucas: "..."
Grandpa Lu: "..."
'Is Tristan blind? Why is it he couldn't see the difference?'