Wealthy Beauty in the 60s-Chapter 452 - 454 Go

Gao Guoqiang and Zheng Xianghong were unwell during this period, and Xia Xiao, cooking meals and boiling soup with spring water every day, also wanted to nurture her family’s health, otherwise with the elders in poor health, they, as son and daughter-in-law living away from home, would feel uneasy.

Therefore, after Xia Xiao’s nurturing, everyone’s complexion had greatly improved. Even Sun Yuhua was delightedly caressing her face, feeling much smoother and fairer.

Gao Guoqiang and Zheng Xianghong’s moods improved a lot also, gradually putting the issues with Gao Yongfang out of their minds. For this daughter, they felt helpless; after all, Gao Yongfang was an adult, married off, and responsible for her actions.

That day, Xia Xiao received a letter from Ning Hui, asking if Xia Xiao wanted to join her.

Xia Xiao’s eyes lit up. Since Gao Jiaxing couldn’t return for the New Year, Ning Hui’s invitation was very welcome to her.

Immediately, Xia Xiao told Gao Guoqiang and Zheng Xianghong that she wanted to discuss the matter of joining Ning Hui and Gao Jiaxing. Upon hearing it was with Ning Hui, Gao Guoqiang and Zheng Xianghong said nothing, only hoping Xia Xiao wouldn’t take all the children with her, fearing she couldn’t watch them all.

Xia Xiao thought the same, considering taking one kid, but unsure which one to bring as all the kids could make a fuss. Eventually, she decided not to bring any.

Yang Xuehua, hearing that Xia Xiao and Ning Hui wanted to go, wished to see how her home was now, suspecting it might have been seized or occupied. Still, Yang Xuehua desired to take one last look.

The following morning, Xia Xiao, making use of the children’s sleeping, hastily had breakfast, informed Zheng Xianghong, and went to find Yang Xuehua.

Little did she expect, before even departing, Feiyang, Feiyue, and even Feiyi came crying, with Zheng Xianghong helplessly behind them.

"The moment you left, they woke up, crying and making a fuss. Yuhua too," said Zheng Xianghong. "When I told them you were going to see Jiaxing, they all ran out, unstoppable."

Yang Xuehua suggested, "Why not take them all? Feiyang and Feiyue are old enough, quite well-behaved. You can carry Feiyi on your back, and besides, Ning Hui is there too."

Xia Xiao, caught in a dilemma, knew that it was either take no one or take them all, as the children definitely wouldn’t be happy otherwise.

"Mom," Xia Xiao turned to Zheng Xianghong, unsure if she was comfortable and willing.

Zheng Xianghong was also in a difficult position, really not at ease with Xia Xiao taking her grandchildren out, especially for a long journey; a trip to the county wouldn’t be much of an issue, but traveling far was a different matter for Zheng Xianghong.

Yet, seeing her grandchildren clinging to Xia Xiao’s arms and legs, crying with runny noses and tears in a pitiful state, Zheng Xianghong couldn’t bear it and suggested, "Go to Ning Hui’s place, and see if your third sister is free to join you."

Xia Xiao nodded; finding Xia Lin would be good.

Xia Jing and Yang Xuehua also agreed, if only they didn’t have children to care for themselves.

Immediately, Xia Xiao and Yang Xuehua took all three children, and as Zheng Xianghong watched them ride away in the team’s ox cart, regret tinged her sentiments about letting the grandchildren go, even contemplating following them as she couldn’t help worrying, but eventually, she had to return home helplessly.

Feiyang, Feiyue, and Feiyi, once out with Xia Xiao, immediately cheered up, sticking close to Xia Xiao, fearing she would leave them behind. Thus, Yang Xuehua struggled to carry them as they fought to squeeze next to Xia Lan, causing Xia Xiao much distress.

Xia Xiao and Yang Xuehua first went to the Fangs’ house; Xia Lan and Fang Yuan happened to be off work, making Xia Xiao quite content.

So, this visit was the first to Ning Hui’s home, which was not very spacious, just a two-room apartment, a privilege for officials.

"Ah, you all came! Come in, please," Ning Hui, greeting them warmly, invited Xia Xiao and her group into the house. "I was wondering if you were coming; it’s just perfect."

"I was planning to see Jiaxing, and your letter was timely; here I am," Xia Xiao smiled.

Ning Hui’s daughter, Li Min, was five years old this year, and her son was almost three years old. Ning Hui wanted to send her daughter to school. Yang Xuehua asked, "School starts September 1st; what’s the rush?"

Ning Hui reluctantly explained, "His parents want the grandchildren to stay with them, but I can’t stand the thought of the children being away from me, so I haven’t agreed yet. Now that Xiao Min is five, sending her back is appropriate; otherwise, the elders won’t stop nagging."

Xia Xiao nodded, deeply understanding Ning Hui’s feelings as a mother; if it were her, she felt the same, like when she followed the army with Gao Jiaxing, and had to leave Feiyang and Feiyue in the production team for Gao Guoqiang and Zheng Xianghong to look after—not that she didn’t trust them, but she missed them deeply in her heart.

"What about Mr. Li?" Xia Xiao inquired.

"He’s been busy; if not in meetings, then visiting the countryside. It’s a good thing I’m not working; otherwise, I couldn’t care for the kids," shared Ning Hui, who had also wanted to find a job, but that would mean neglecting the children.

Moreover, having had that dream, Ning Hui felt the pain of longing for her children, so now she personally took care of them diligently.

"Are we leaving now? Not waiting for Mr. Li?" Xia Xiao asked as soon as she finished speaking, Ning Hui nodded, "I’ve told him. He’s out in the countryside again today, and I’m not waiting for him to come back, or we’ll miss the train."

At that moment, Ning Hui took her two children, Xia Xiao her three, but with Yang Xuehua, Fang Yuan, and Xia Lin also helping to care for them, it was manageable.

However, Feiyang, Feiyue, and Feiyi, once on the train, had great fun exploring here and there, curious about everything and unable to sit still.

Xia Xiao, numerous times, wished she could stash them away to spare herself the trouble, thankfully with Fang Yuan, Xia Lin, and Yang Xuehua there, or else she really couldn’t have managed them.