Li Wenjuan tried to return the money to Xia Xiao, but Xia Xiao quickly waved her hand, "No need, just consider it as my New Year’s gift." After saying that, Xia Xiao quickly walked away, carrying the food.
"Big sister," Li Wenjuan called out, looking at the five yuan she hadn’t managed to give back and the ten yuan from Xia Xiao, she sighed: "This child."
As soon as Xia Xiao left, Li Wenjuan returned to the yard and saw that Mrs. Xia, Wang Jinying, Xia Kang, and Xia Wei were not there, so she said to Xia Jing and her other daughters, "Give your New Year’s money to Mom, and I’ll keep it for you."
Xia Hua was still young, so his money naturally went to Li Wenjuan. Li Wenjuan didn’t ask Xia Chunrong and Xia Xiao for theirs since they were older, but it was different for the younger ones.
Xia Jing imdiately hid her New Year’s money behind her back, with a clear look of refusal, Xia Hong and Xia Lin were also unwilling, but in the end, under Li Wenjuan’s stare, they handed over their New Year’s money reluctantly.
"How co there’s so little?" Li Wenjuan asked. She generally knew how much New Year’s money the children had.
Xia Jing pouted and said, "On the first day of the lunar year, we went out to play with our older siblings and spent it all on snacks."
"Don’t eat too much sugar, it’s bad for your teeth," Li Wenjuan took the children’s New Year’s money but didn’t say when they would get it back, she only said, "Hurry and have breakfast, then keep Grandma company. Mom is going to hang the laundry."
"We know, Mom," Xia Jing and the others replied.
Li Wenjuan paused and then said, "Also, keep your father company and cheer him up, okay?"
"We know, Mom."
Li Wenjuan smiled at her children, seeing them so understanding and obedient, she felt that no matter how hard or tiring her life was, it was worth it.
Xia Xiao first went to the hospital. As she entered the ward, Xia Chunrong saw her, "Big sis, why are you the one coming?"
"I promised to visit Grandma yesterday, so I ca over to deliver the food first. In a bit, either Uncle Two or Aunt Two will co, and then I’ll head to Grandma’s house from here," Xia Xiao said and greeted her grandfather on the bed, "Grandpa, how are you feeling today? Do you still feel dizzy?"
"I’m fine, you all make a big fuss over nothing," Old Man Xia said unhappily, "When your Uncle Two cos, let him handle the discharge; I don’t want to lie here anymore, and I hate troubling you all. It’s too much hassle, unnecessary."
Xia Xiao placed the lunch box on the table, then laid out the rice, porridge, and dishes one by one, and smiled at Old Man Xia, "Grandpa, your health is most important, and if you’re not feeling well, you should speak up. You’re in the hospital with doctors watching over you."
"There’s nothing wrong, I’m completely fine," Old Man Xia sat up and said, "I can still eat a lot of rice and at."
Xia Xiao put the porridge in front of Old Man Xia and said, "I’m sorry then, but the doctor said that you need to eat porridge for the next few days. But don’t worry, Grandpa, I made this porridge with lean at, it’s tasty."
Old Man Xia unconsciously puffed his cheeks, looking at the plain porridge with so disdain, but he salivated at the sight of Xia Chunrong’s food.
Xia Chunrong said, "Grandpa, don’t even think about it, I’m eating outside."
"You little brat," Old Man Xia snorted and gave him a stare.
Xia Xiao chuckled, "Grandpa, just try it. The porridge I made for you is really good, don’t believe ? Give it a try."
"But right now I want to eat big fish and at, I don’t like stead stuff," Old Man Xia said sowhat plaintively and asked Xia Xiao, "Has your Uncle One returned yet?"
Xia Xiao shook her head, "No, I haven’t seen Xia Jianguo."
Old Man Xia stopped speaking and kept nodding his head as he ate the porridge Xia Xiao had made, "Xiaoxiao, your cooking skills are impressive. This porridge is light and sweet, with a fresh taste that’s different from others. I don’t know how you do it."
Xia Xiao smiled, "Grandpa is praising . This is just the way I cook; there’s no special thod. Maybe it has to do with your mood. After all, having such a beautiful and vivacious granddaughter to keep you company during als must lift your spirits, right?"
Cough cough, Old Man Xia nearly choked, "You’ve grown quite bold, young lady, saying whatever cos to mind without any caution."
At this, Old Man Xia continued, "Girl, when I received your letter, after reading it, I felt that out of all my granddaughters and great-granddaughters, you’re the wisest."
"Grandpa, just say what you want to say. I’m embarrassed by all your praise," Xia Xiao said.
Old Man Xia replied, "Alright, I won’t beat around the bush with you. What do you think about your eldest uncle and his wife’s situation?"
Xia Xiao hesitated, "Grandpa, why are you asking ? It’s not my place as a younger family mber to comnt on my elders."
"If it were your older brother, I might believe him, but you’re a bold girl, and I want to hear what you have to say," Old Man Xia said.
Xia Xiao glanced outside at Xia Chunrong, who was obviously listening but pretended not to notice her glance. Knowing she had to speak, she said, "Grandpa, you won’t let this conversation get out, will you?"
"No," Old Man Xia promised. "Would I ever harm my granddaughter?"
"Well then, since you’ve asked, I’ll tell you," Xia Xiao paused before continuing, "Grandpa, do you know where I went when I ca to deliver food just now?"
Before Old Man Xia could answer, she continued, "I went to the Zhao family’s place. Yesterday, I asked Xiao Wei for the address of the Zhao family. Thinking that Brother Xiang and Yanzi hadn’t shown up and heard they hadn’t visited you at the hospital, I had no intention of going to the Zhao family to look for them. I just wanted to pass by, hoping to run into them."
Seeing that Old Man Xia was listening intently, Xia Xiao said, "Grandpa, please continue eating, or the porridge will get cold. If it’s good, have so more. I’ll continue."
"You, young lady," Old Man Xia chuckled and kept eating.
Xia Xiao said, "I happened to overhear Brother Xiang and Yanzi persuading my eldest uncle’s wife to divorce him. She didn’t want to, but the Zhao family was all urging her to do it."
Upon saying this and seeing Old Man Xia’s face looking displeased, Xia Xiao hurriedly said, "I’ll stop talking. Don’t get angry, Grandpa."
"Keep talking, I won’t get angry," Old Man Xia said.
Xia Xiao shook her head and refused to continue. Old Man Xia stopped eating out of frustration, "You’re just teasing ; I’ve lost my appetite now."
For the first ti, Xia Xiao realized that her grandfather wasn’t as stern as he appeared; he was actually sowhat petulant, and she quickly conceded, "Alright, alright, I’ll tell."
Only then did Old Man Xia pick up his bowl and chopsticks again, and Xia Xiao continued, "Later, the Zhao family laid out two conditions: one was that my eldest uncle would marry into their family instead of divorcing, and the other was to divorce, but Brother Xiang and Yanzi had to change their surna to Zhao."
Old Man Xia’s face was expressionless, his eyes calm, and Xia Xiao’s heart raced, unsure whether Old Man Xia was angry or not.
She waved her hand in front of Old Man Xia’s face, "Grandpa, are you alright? Do you want to call a doctor?"
While speaking, Xia Xiao called out towards the outside where Xia Chunrong was, "Brother, call the doctor."
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