My Fortune-Blessed Leading Lady
Chapter 447: Zhizhi: Daddy, doesn’t mommy treat us well?

Chapter 447: Chapter 447: Zhizhi: Daddy, doesn’t mommy treat us well?

Before Xia Ruyan could finish speaking, Xia Ji roared with indignation, "Xia Ruyan, let me tell you, the moment you started using the Xia Family’s resources while accusing us of forcing unwanted things upon you and positioning yourself as a victim, you lost all right to come to the Xia Family asking for anything;

As for this matter, even if it didn’t involve Yuran, I wouldn’t let you trample on someone who is more outstanding;

You claim you don’t care for the Xia Family’s resources, that you don’t value everything the Xia Family has given you, don’t you?

How is it that after half a year of living neither like a human nor a ghost out there, with no one to open doors for you, life isn’t as good as you imagined?

Now you’re calling to have my older brother snatch resources for you, and from my best friend no less; how shameless can you be, do you even have any shame left?"

Xia Chui, Xia Yu, Grandfather Xia: "..."

Xiaxia, we always thought you were a lady, but this combativeness of yours is truly unmatched.

Xia Ruyan didn’t know Xia Ji was at the Xia residence, or to be more precise, with Xia Chui. After a few seconds of silence, she calmly spoke up, "Xia Ji, you don’t understand anything, and also, I’m asking our older brother for help, not you.

I admit I was ignorant and ungrateful back then, but over these two years, I’ve already faced countless punishments; what more do you want from me?"

Xia Ji particularly despised this aspect of Xia Ruyan, always acting like a victim even when clearly in the wrong, always feeling like the most innocent one while others are her oppressors.

And the reason Xia Ruyan has been so arrogant, no, has been arrogant for so many years, is apparent. Who gave her that confidence? Clearly, it was Xia Chui; even now, he’s still her last lifeline.

Xia Ji laughed scornfully, "Xia Ruyan, one should be content. All these years, our older brother has protected you; you should be grateful by now, shouldn’t you?

If it wasn’t for our older brother, would your road to stardom have been so smooth?"

Xia Ruyan remained silent on the other end of the line. She didn’t respond to Xia Ji but instead went on to plead directly to Xia Chui, "Big brother, this is the last time; I really want this opportunity, to land the leading female role in ’City of Temptation’. It’s my only chance to turn things around. I don’t want to live a mediocre life forever; I want to be like I once was."

If this had been two years earlier, Xia Chui might have softened, but with his fiercely ambitious sister Xia Ji right there, he simply couldn’t bring himself to say it, and he indeed lacked any sympathy for Xia Ruyan now.

Her words from back then had deeply hurt people.

His sacrifices weren’t about seeking repayment but rather hoping that those he helped would be kind-hearted, something Xia Ruyan totally lacked.

Xia Chui fell silent for a while before saying, "Sorry, I can’t help you. You know, the Bo Family’s power is much greater than the Xia’s."

After hanging up the phone, Xia Chui wore a pleading look, "Xiaxia, please don’t be mad at your big brother, okay? I promise there won’t be a next time, truly, I won’t be soft-hearted again."

Xia Yu rarely saw his older brother like this and chimed in, "That’s right, Xiaxia; big brother is acting so humbled, if you don’t agree, he won’t dare to make a mistake. Don’t worry, I’ll keep an eye on him. You know very well how I feel about Xia Ruyan."

That was indeed the truth.

Xia Ji, not one to hold a grudge, snorted with a laugh, "Second brother, older brother, let’s agree on this then. Second brother, if older brother betrays me, you tell me, and I will ignore him for a month."

Grandfather Xia quickly declared his loyalty, "Xiaxia, Grandpa supports you; let’s ignore him together."

Xia Chui: "..."

Who still looks like the illegitimate child of the Xia Family?

Is it just him?

...

Contrasting the tense atmosphere at the Xia’s, over in Villa No.1 of the Platinum Imperial Palace, Yuran was preparing to make a star-shaped fried egg for Zhizhi with a special mold. No sooner had the egg touched the pan than she heard a sizzling sound; she quickly jumped back, using a lid to shield herself.

Zhizhi stood beside the kitchen counter on her little short legs, blinking her big black eyes, and curiously watched Yuran, "Mommy, what’s wrong with you?"

Yuran felt a bit embarrassed and quickly put the lid back on the pan, turning down the flame, "Zhizhi, Mommy just, you know, was blocking, afraid that the oil would splash on Mommy and scare you, okay?"

Zhizhi shook her head, looking at her solemnly, "Mommy, actually, actually Zhizhi doesn’t need Mommy to especially make fried eggs for Zhizhi."

Yuran didn’t understand, "Why?"

Today Bo Yan went out on business, probably about to start working again, so he went to Diyang for a meeting, and he wouldn’t have time to cook dinner. The mother and son were left to fend for themselves at home.

Yuran’s cooking skills were nothing to boast about, barely sufficient, so she thought of frying eggs for Zhizhi.

But now, with Zhizhi’s serious little expression, she felt a little guilty. Could it be that Uncle Seven had told Zhizhi something?

Zhizhi pointed to the refrigerator, "Daddy made dinner for us both at noon. Daddy said, when Mommy comes back, we can just heat it up.

Daddy also said, Mommy is a baby, and babies can’t cook, just like Zhizhi. That’s why Daddy has to cook for Zhizhi and the baby."

He spoke with such earnestness that it made Yuran’s cheeks flush with heat. She thought of Bo Yan’s perfectly exquisite face, spat in disdain, squeezed Zhizhi’s little shoulders, and said with heartfelt earnestness, "Does Zhizhi feel that Mommy is an incompetent mommy?"

Zhizhi looked somewhat puzzled, "Mommy, what does an incompetent mommy mean?"

Yuran reflected without any reservation, "It means not being able to make dinner that Zhizhi likes, not being able to stay with Zhizhi, nor make snacks that Zhizhi enjoys eating, not being able to be as attentive to Zhizhi as Daddy is."

"But why does Mommy need to be so attentive to Zhizhi, huh?"

Zhizhi seemed confused, "Daddy said, Mommy is a baby who needs Zhizhi’s care, affection, comfort, daily confessions of love, to love Mommy more each day."

Yuran: "..."

She wanted to hug her earnest little son counting on his fingers in front of her and kiss him, but thinking of the daddy mentioned by her son, she felt even more warmth in her heart. How fortunate she was to have two men looking after her, even though one was just a little man.

She stroked Zhizhi’s soft hair, "Zhizhi, in the future, Mommy will learn to take good care of Zhizhi and Daddy."

Zhizhi imitated her, "Mommy, Zhizhi will take good care of Mommy in the future."

With that, they looked at each other and smiled.

When Bo Yan returned in the evening, the two had already gone to bed, but as he went to check on his son in the children’s room, he didn’t expect to open the door to see his son’s rolling eyes. He smiled, walked over to the bed, and kissed his son’s face, "Baby, why are you still not asleep this late? That’s not a good habit!"

Zhizhi nodded, "Daddy, Zhizhi knows, but Zhizhi has something to wait to tell Daddy."

Wearing a little gray wolf sleeping bag, looking adorably cute, Bo Yan arched an eyebrow and sat down beside his bed, holding his son who leaped into his arms, "Baby, what do you want to tell Daddy?"

Zhizhi cautiously brought his little mouth close to Bo Yan’s ear, "Daddy, Mommy told Zhizhi that she’s not a competent mommy, but Zhizhi thinks that Mommy is wrong.

Daddy, didn’t you say, Mommy is a baby, and we should be very good to Mommy together, right?

But why does Mommy still feel she’s not good enough?"

Zhizhi sat in Bo Yan’s arms, counting on his chubby little hands, "Mommy works hard at her job, Mommy tried to fry eggs for Zhizhi today, and even though they ended up a bit ugly, Zhizhi thought they were delicious;

Mommy said she would spend more time, be good to Zhizhi, be good to Daddy, is Mommy not good to us, Daddy?"