Wealthy Beauty in the 60s-Chapter 119 - 118: Regretting Until Turning Green with Envy (Recommendation Ticket 4000+)

Chapter 119: Chapter 118: Regretting Until Turning Green with Envy (Recommendation Ticket 4000+)

"Don’t call the doctor," Old Man Xia interrupted. "As for becoming in-laws with the Zhao family, don’t even think about it." He asked Xia Xiao, "Did Xia Xiang and Xia Yan agree?"

At this moment, Xia Xiao remained silent. After all, Xia Xiang was the eldest grandson, and Old Man Xia really valued him—it seemed that Xia Xiang was his most treasured grandson.

Seeing that Xia Xiao didn’t respond, Old Man Xia didn’t ask further, but he felt very upset and disappointed.

Xia Xiao admitted that she might have intended to influence her grandfather’s opinion, but what she said wasn’t false—it was all from what she had overheard at the Zhao family last night. She hadn’t told her grandfather about the Zhaos’ malicious intentions yet, fearing it might make him so angry that he would confront them recklessly.

After cajoling Old Man Xia to finish his meal, Xia Xiao went outside to talk to Xia Chunrong, "Big Brother, take the lunchbox and go rest. I will stay here with Grandpa. Uncle will come later, then I will head to Grandma’s house."

Xia Chunrong said, "I’ll take you to Grandma’s house."

Xia Xiao shook her head, "No need, you didn’t rest well all night, and your eyes are bloodshot. Go rest, or you won’t be able to stay up tonight. You have to work tomorrow."

Xia Chunrong nodded, "Then be careful on the way."

Xia Xiao nodded in response and saw Xia Chunrong off.

Back in the hospital room, Old Man Xia said, "Tell Grandpa about what’s happening in your production team. Don’t just say the good things; Grandpa doesn’t only want to hear praise."

"You mustn’t tell anyone else, though," Xia Xiao said.

Old Man Xia glared at her, "Just tell me."

Now, it was just Old Man Xia and Xia Xiao. She no longer just shared the good news, and started talking about many issues in their production team. She mentioned her near-death experience with a venomous snake, dealing with a thief, handling conflicts, setting traps in the mountains to catch game to sell, and of course, her close relationship with Zheng Xianghong who often looked out for her, as well as her recognition as outstanding for fighting off a thief.

Xia Xiao spoke quietly, whispering the crucial and sensitive details into Old Man Xia’s ear. Fortunately, it was early in the year, and there were fewer inpatients; otherwise, she would not have spoken so freely.

Old Man Xia looked at Xia Xiao silently for a long while. Until asked, he hadn’t realized—his granddaughter’s courageous adventures shocked him, but her encounters with danger and her hardships worried him deeply.

"Xiaoxiao, you can’t take such risks in the future; our family doesn’t need you to earn those things. Nothing is more important than your life," Old Man Xia said quietly.

Xia Xiao nodded, "Don’t worry, Grandpa. Your granddaughter isn’t foolish."

"Has no one pursued you there?" asked Old Man Xia.

Xia Xiao smiled, "Of course, but I haven’t seen anyone I like yet."

Old Man Xia nodded, "You’re still young. There’s no rush to date. Wait a few more years and then see. The policies might change by then, but if there’s someone decent from the same town, consider it. When the new year comes, bring him home for us, the elders, to see."

Xia Xiao knew Old Man Xia was concerned about her being deceived. She wasn’t worried about her romantic relationships; ultimately, people come together if they mesh well and part ways if they don’t. If a man cheated, abused her regularly, had gambling and smoking issues, held rigid patriarchal views, was irresponsible and treated her poorly, she definitely wouldn’t continue with him.

After chatting with Old Man Xia for a while, Xia Baoguo and Wang Jinying arrived. Xia Xiao called out, "Uncle, Aunt."

Xia Baoguo and Wang Jinying smiled at Xia Xiao, nodded, and greeted Old Man Xia.

Old Man Xia immediately said, "I’m fine now, get me discharged quickly."

"Dad, let the hospital observe you a bit longer before deciding," Xia Baoguo said.

"I must be discharged today; I don’t want to stay here. If you don’t handle it, I’ll walk home myself," Old Man Xia asserted, emphasizing his discomfort in the hospital compared to being at home, aside from the cost involved.

"Alright, let’s see what the doctor says," Xia Baoguo said.

Soon the doctor arrived, confirming that Old Man Xia was fine except for needing rest at home and to manage his emotions.

After the doctor left, Old Man Xia looked relieved, and Xia Baoguo and Wang Jinying also breathed easier.

Xia Baoguo had to work as a journalist, a demanding job even during the New Year. Wang Jinying disliked staying in hospitals, and with Old Man Xia being discharged, she felt relieved not having to watch over him anymore.

Old Man Xia waved at Xia Xiao, "Aren’t you going to your Grandma’s house? Go now, come back early; I want to eat the meal you cook tonight."

"Alright, Grandpa, go home and rest. Wait for the delicious meal your granddaughter will make tonight," Xia Xiao said, saying her goodbyes to Xia Baoguo and Wang Jinying before leaving the hospital.

At the hospital entrance, Xia Xiao bumped into Xia Jianguo, surprised, she asked, "Uncle, did you come to see Grandpa? Have you had dinner?"

"Already ate. Are you going home, Xiaoxiao?" Xia Jianguo asked with a smile.

Xia Xiao shook her head, "No, I’m heading to Grandma’s house."

Xia Jianguo nodded. Xia Xiao casually asked, "Uncle, why haven’t I seen Brother Xiang and Sister Yanzi?"

Xia Jianguo paused, forcing a stiff smile, "They are busy."

Xia Xiao acknowledged with an "Oh," and said goodbye to Xia Jianguo.

Xia Jianguo’s face fell as he walked away, upset that his children hadn’t visited their grandfather even once during his hospital stay. free𝑤ebnovel.com

After Xia Xiao left, Old Man Xia lost his smile and said to Xia Baoguo, "Go find your elder brother and get him to divorce the Zhao family. See what conditions the Zhao family has?"

Xia Baoguo hurriedly said, "Dad, why the rush?"

"Don’t ask questions, go find your brother now," Old Man Xia demanded.

Xia Baoguo nodded, asking Wang Jinying to stay with Old Man Xia while he went to find Xia Jianguo but unexpectedly ran into him at the door.

"Brother, Dad was just looking for you," Xia Baoguo said.

Xia Jianguo entered, calling out to his father. Old Man Xia looked at his eldest son, weariness evident from his factory attire after a day’s work, and questioned him, "How do you plan to handle your situation? And what about Xiangzi and Yanzi? Are they just staying with the Zhao family and being their grandchildren?"

Xia Jianguo’s expression became serious, feeling ashamed as Old Man Xia rebuked him in front of Xia Baoguo and Wang Jinying. What pained Xia Jianguo was his fruitless efforts to reach out to his son and daughter at the dance hall; they disregarded him and even suggested he join the Zhao family through marriage.

Now, the more Xia Jianguo thought about it, the angrier he became, yet he felt powerless over his children. Having neglected them initially and allowed them to grow close to their maternal family led to their current state, leaving Xia Jianguo with deep regrets.

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