Wealthy Beauty in the 60s-Chapter 540 - 542: Brother Gao Can’t Sleep

Zheng Xianghong looked at Sun Yuhua as she was now, and couldn’t help feeling deeply moved. Sun Yuhua had changed so much, but sadly, everything else was no longer the same.

On the day the child turned one month old, Xue Baozhu also came over. Weilin was her granddaughter after all. Although Gao Jiazhi didn’t recognize Xue Baozhu, she certainly recognized Gao Jiazhi as her son.

Yang Xuehua’s family and Ning Hui’s family also came over, and they said to Xia Xiao, "We heard that there was a fire disaster in Country J a while back, and you went there."

"Yeah, I was interested in the minerals there and went to take a look. I didn’t expect a fire to break out, what a shame," Xia Xiao said, her face showing regret.

"You really are careless; do you think a volcano is a joke?" Yang Xuehua shook her head, as if she wanted to give Xia Xiao a good scolding.

"Yeah, you’re already retired and about to become a grandmother; you should stop taking risks," Ning Hui added.

Xia Xiao just chuckled and didn’t say much else.

Luckily, her family wasn’t around, but the frequent phone bombardments each day were more than enough for Xia Xiao to handle.

But since she had made everyone worry, Xia Xiao could only touch her nose in acknowledgement. She was uncertain about Shitou’s condition; the thought that he might have disappeared from this world pained her deeply.

Now, what Xia Xiao needed to sort out the most was Gao Jiaxing. Since the fire disaster in Country J, she had noticed something off about Gao Jiaxing. Every time she opened her eyes, she met his gaze. Gao Jiaxing was not sleeping at all; he just watched over her like that.

Gao Jiaxing had developed insomnia, and Xia Xiao was extremely worried about him.

After Weilin’s child’s full-month celebration, Xia Xiao and Gao Jiaxing had a heartfelt conversation. Gao Jiaxing, who had been lost and found again, held Xia Xiao tightly in a desperate embrace, as if only by doing so could he dispel the panic in his heart.

After a long time, Xia Xiao lay weakly in Gao Jiaxing’s arms, her voice hoarse yet gentle, "Brother Gao, once you retire, let’s travel all over the country."

Gao Jiaxing’s tone was slightly sour as he said, "Haven’t you already travelled everywhere?"

"I’m going with you. I’m familiar with everywhere now, so when the time comes, I will take you around," Xia Xiao said, leaning on Gao Jiaxing’s shoulder and planting a kiss under his chin.

"Xiaoxiao, what do you think about me changing my career on my own?" Gao Jiaxing suddenly asked.

"It’s not great. You’ll have forty years of service in a few more years and can retire. It’s not necessary to change careers at this time. Didn’t you say you’re a soldier for life? Besides, if you changed your career or transferred to another line of work, you wouldn’t be able to go abroad unless it was for official business. And if it’s official business, you can’t just wander around. You take care of business and come back."

As Xia Xiao spoke, she gently wrapped her arms around Gao Jiaxing’s waist and snuggled against his solid chest, "Don’t worry, I won’t travel abroad anymore. From now on, I’ll stick to you every day; you won’t be able to shoo me away. Just make sure you don’t find me annoying then."

"How could I possibly find you annoying?" Gao Jiaxing’s lips curled slightly, his expression one of pleasure, "Pack up tomorrow and follow me for military service."

Hah, Xia Xiao hadn’t expected Gao Jiaxing to suggest she accompany him in military life, especially since it had been many years since she last did.

"Where are we going?" Xia Xiao asked.

"The military base," Gao Jiaxing said plainly.

Alright then, Xia Xiao nodded, though thinking that Li Min was pregnant and here she was, a mother-in-law, about to follow the military, she hesitated, "My daughter-in-law is pregnant; it’s not quite appropriate for me, as the mother-in-law, to follow the military now, is it? How about after Li Min gives birth?" 𝙛𝒓𝒆𝙚𝒘𝒆𝓫𝙣𝓸𝙫𝓮𝒍.𝒄𝒐𝓶

Gao Jiaxing paused, realizing he had overlooked that matter and couldn’t very well suggest that Xia Xiao disregard her daughter-in-law to accompany him in military life.

"It’s alright, I will come to see you," Xia Xiao kissed Gao Jiaxing, "I’ll have plenty of time to be with you in the future."

After a few days, Gao Jiaxing and Feiyang both went back to the military base, and Sun Yuhua and Xue Baozhu were looking after Weilin. Zheng Xianghong and Gao Guoqiang returned as well.

Xia Xiao was also very much invested in the child in Li Min’s belly, and since there were spring water and vegetables in her space, Xia Xiao was constantly coming up with new recipes to make delicious food for Li Min.

When Ning Hui came over, she was astounded to see her daughter who had put on weight and exclaimed, "Xia Xiao, you’re really something! You have quite the knack for taking care of people. Xiao Min has gained quite a bit in just one month."

Xia Xiao laughed and said, "Why don’t you stay too? I guarantee you’ll also become even more glowing and radiant."

But Ning Hui shook her head repeatedly, "I’m radiant enough as it is. I’m trying to figure out how to slim down."

Speaking of this, Ning Hui looked troubled. Life has gotten better, there is so much delicious food, and I can’t stop myself from wanting to taste everything. It’s so hard to lose weight.

Haha, Xia Xiao laughed.

Ning Hui said, "You’re lucky, though. I’ve seen you for decades, and you’ve never seemed to gain weight."

Xia Xiao shook her head, "Oh, I have. I gained weight when I was pregnant."

Ning Hui, jealous, "But right after you gave birth, you got back in shape so quickly."

"I told you the method, but you didn’t stick with it. Look at Sister Xuehua; she persisted," Xia Xiao raised her eyebrows.

Ning Hui conceded. It’s true, exercise is hard to stick with.

"I’ve actually been going to the senior activity center to exercise regularly lately. Want to join me?" Ning Hui asked.

Xia Xiao shook her head, "I don’t have the time. Xiao Min is pregnant, and Brother Gao wants me to accompany the troops."

Ning Hui’s eyes lit up, "Since Gao Jiaxing wants you to accompany the troops, you should hurry on. Don’t worry, I’m Xiao Min’s mother, I can take care of her pregnancy too."

Seeing Ning Hui’s eager attitude, Xia Xiao started to smile, "So you came today intending to whisk away my daughter-in-law."

"That’s not it. I was thinking of having Xiao Min stay with us for a few days. Since Gao Jiaxing isn’t at home, maybe you should come and stay with us for a bit too," Ning Hui said.

Xia Xiao shook her head, "Maybe another time. Gao Er was terrified by the volcanic eruption in J country last time, and he hasn’t been sleeping well at night. I’ve been wanting to find time to visit him at the base these days."

Xia Xiao naturally wouldn’t stop Li Min from staying at her maiden home, especially since Ning Hui had come in person to ask; Xia Xiao was even less likely to dissent. She wasn’t the type to dislike daughters-in-law visiting their own families frequently.

Not to mention others, even Xia Xiao herself would visit her maiden home whenever she had the chance.

Gao Guoqiang and Zheng Xianghong were very open-minded in-laws. Xia Xiao felt meeting such in-laws was the luckiest thing in her life, and therefore, as a mother-in-law, she wouldn’t interfere with her son and daughter-in-law’s affairs.

Gao Guoqiang and Zheng Xianghong also made friends with many elders, so they never felt lonely. They would either walk in the park or play chess and cards; their lives were very leisurely.

"Mom, you’ve worked hard taking care of me these days. I’m going to stay at my maiden home for a couple of days to accompany my parents. Take care of yourself at home," Li Min said, holding Xia Xiao’s hand.

"Alright, you take good care of yourself too. Leave a message for Feiyang. I might be visiting your dad, so when Feiyang gets back, he can find you at your parents’ place," Xia Xiao said as she waved goodbye to Ning Hui and Li Min.