Wealthy Beauty in the 60s-Chapter 120 - 119: I Won’t Leave (Monthly Ticket 350+)

Xia Xiao arrived at her grandma’s house, bringing some wild vegetables and two chickens she had raised in her own yard. Mrs. Li, upon seeing Xia Xiao bring so many things, couldn’t help but chastise her, "Why bring so much stuff here? Keep it for yourself to eat; our family isn’t lacking in vegetables, and these chickens have been raised so well. How could you take chickens from your grandma’s house?"

"Grandma, these chickens aren’t from Grandma’s house. I ran into them on the side of the road on the way here and bought them," Xia Xiao explained.

"That must have cost quite a bit, two fat chickens," Mrs. Li continued to reprimand Xia Xiao for spending recklessly, "Take one back with you later."

"No need, Grandma, keep them. If you can’t finish them, just raise them and slaughter one when you feel like eating it," Xia Xiao said with a smile.

Unlike the hurried farewell the day before, this time all her uncles were at home. Upon Xia Xiao’s arrival, everyone was concerned about the Xia family’s affairs.

After Xia Xiao briefly updated them, the Lis’ daughters-in-law already started discussing it. Grandma Li stated bluntly, "I don’t interfere with grandchildren visiting the maternal side, but if someone only recognizes the maternal side and not the ancestors, the Li family wouldn’t appreciate it."

Mrs. Li didn’t specify who she was talking about, but her statement was made with confidence, as after all, she had five sons and daughters-in-law.

Xia Xiao’s eldest uncle and his wife specialized in digging wells;

The second uncle was a bricklayer, and his wife a housewife;

The third uncle did construction work with his wife;

The fourth uncle worked with oil kneading, and his fourth aunt was also a housewife;

The fifth uncle worked at a cement factory, and his wife was an embroiderer at a shop.

Everyone was born to parents, and being close to the maternal family is normal, but Zhao Xiaolan was going overboard.

Therefore, Mrs. Li also took the opportunity to warn her daughters-in-law, not wishing to have someone like Zhao Xiaolan stirring up trouble in her family.

"That Zhao Xiaolan works at the same furniture factory as my sister. Her parents live near my brother-in-law’s house. Her dad used to work as a doorman, and her mom was quite fierce when she was young, a real fighter in arguments. Her brother is a layabout, always loafing around, and that sister-in-law of hers was actually from a decent family. But at such a young age, she eloped with her husband and they often went dancing at ballrooms. Moreover, the couple has been married for decades and still don’t have any children; who knows what’s going on there, but you can tell they’re off track," Xia Xiao’s fifth aunt shared, obviously familiar with and gossiping about the Zhao family matters.

The grandmother’s house was bustling with many people, the conversation lively. Xia Xiao’s cousins even started playing cards. After eating a meal and sitting for a bit, Xia Xiao left.

Back at her grandma’s house, Xia Xiao also brought two chickens, along with wild vegetables and eggs, picking up some flour on the way back.

Xia Jing and the others were a bit disappointed when they saw that Xia Xiao didn’t bring back any treats, but their spirits lifted when they heard she was going to make something delicious.

Mrs. Xia exclaimed in surprise when she saw all the vegetables Xia Xiao brought back, "Why did you bring back the chickens from your grandma’s house?" And two at that, along with so many eggs.

"Grandma, I saw them on the way back and bought them because those people needed money. I also sent two chickens to Grandma’s house," Xia Xiao replied.

Upon hearing this, Mrs. Xia finally relaxed, knowing there were several daughters-in-law in the Li family. If the granddaughter had indeed brought these items from the maternal side, those daughters-in-law might’ve had opinions.

"How much did all of these cost you?" asked Mrs. Xia.

Xia Xiao didn’t specify the price, only saying, "It’s all just a token of love from your granddaughter, Grandma. Feel free to slaughter them for a meal, or let them lay eggs; one of them is even a hen."

Mrs. Xia nodded, looking at the two chickens with a smile on her face.

Xia Xiao heaved a sigh of relief, thankful that at this time her mother and second aunt were not around, otherwise they would interrogate her relentlessly, and she might have given herself away.

"Where’s Mom?" Xia Xiao asked Xia Jing.

"Just now, elder aunt and second aunt, the youngest aunt—they all came over and went out with Mom. Dad is at home, and big brother is sleeping."

Xia Xiao said, "What about Grandpa, hasn’t he come back yet?" Wasn’t he supposed to be discharged from the hospital and at home?

"No, I haven’t seen Grandpa."

As soon as Xia Jing finished speaking, Xia Xiao frowned, "Aren’t Uncle and Second Uncle and Second Aunt back either?"

Xia Jing shook her head, and Xia Xiao immediately headed outside.

"Sis, where are you going?" Xia Jing followed behind her. ƒгeeweɓn૦vel.com

"I’m going to the hospital to see Grandpa." Xia Xiao stopped and said to Xia Jing, "Stay at home, okay? Take good care of our little brother and sister."

Xia Jing nodded, and after Xia Xiao greeted Mrs. Xia, she left.

Before long, Xia Xiao arrived at the hospital. Grandpa had already been discharged; Xia Xiao then headed straight for the Zhao family.

As expected, when she arrived at the Zhao family, their whole family was there, and at this point, Xia Xiao couldn’t remain unseen.

Perhaps due to Grandpa’s fainting spell yesterday, the Zhao family didn’t dare to make a scene, but when the subject of divorce came up, it was insisted that Xia Xiang and Xia Yan must go with the Zhao family and change their surname to Zhao.

The Xia family was naturally unhappy about this, but Xia Xiang and Xia Yan expressed a willingness to follow their mother. Now, Xia Xiang and Xia Yan also stopped going to dance halls, standing behind Mr. and Mrs. Zhao as if they truly were the grandchildren of the Zhao family.

Zhao Xiaolan was tearfully bowing her head, lacking the assertiveness of the previous day, and she didn’t object to her parents’ and older brother’s arrangement.

Maybe Zhao Xiaolan thought the Xia family would not agree, but she didn’t anticipate the attitudes of Xia Xiang and Xia Yan, nor did she expect the Zhao family’s proposal of their son-in-law to infuriate the Xia family, nearly leading to another fight.

Especially Old Man Xia, after hearing what Xia Xiao had said, he could still manage his anger and disappointment, but upon hearing the attitudes of Xia Xiang and Xia Yan firsthand, Old Man Xia readily agreed.

Old Man Xia had been discharged to the Zhao family’s home. When Xia Xiang and Xia Yan saw Old Man Xia, they didn’t even greet him, clearly bearing a grudge against him.

So, they didn’t want to be the grandchildren of the Xia family. Old Man Xia also didn’t want grandchildren who harbored such affection for the Zhao family while being dissatisfied with the Xias.

Xia Jianguo was even less likely to consider becoming a son-in-law; he was filled with anger and disappointment. He then addressed Xia Xiang and Xia Yan, "Fine, then you two follow your mother. After all, you’re grown up and can make your own choices. Xia Fei will stay with me."

"Jianguo, I won’t divorce," Zhao Xiaolan finally spoke.

Xia Jianguo sighed deeply. In that moment, he felt a surge of hatred for Zhao Xiaolan. If the Zhao family had shown him any respect, they would not have suggested that he become a son-in-law or even insisted his children take the Zhao surname, which clearly showed ill intent.

He had never complained about Zhao Xiaolan supporting her family financially over the years, but the events of the past few days and the sudden changes had been too much for Xia Jianguo to accept. Since the Zhao family had pushed the Xia family this far, he was unable to continue living with Zhao Xiaolan.

But considering the children, who were close to discussing marriages themselves, and given their age, this kind of turmoil was not a solution. "If you don’t want to divorce, that’s fine. From now on, I’ll live in the dorm, and you stay at your parents’ house. I’ll give you most of my salary."

What Xia Jianguo contemplated was separation. Becoming a son-in-law was out of the question, but he could no longer live under the same roof as Zhao Xiaolan.

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