Pampered by the Toughest Man After Divorce
Chapter 1158 - 1160: Xiao’ai, Dabao, Xiaobei

Chapter 1158: Chapter 1160: Xiao’ai, Dabao, Xiaobei

After Lady A finished speaking, Lady B chimed in, "That’s true. In fact, Abao is a good kid, but it worries us that a lady doesn’t learn some embroidery and needlework; she always likes to go hunting in the mountains and catch fish in the water. Nan Feng, we don’t think Abao is bad, it’s just that we’re concerned she’ll be at a disadvantage when she marries into her husband’s family. Which mother-in-law doesn’t like a gentle and virtuous woman, right?"

At this point, Nan Feng began to dislike what she was hearing.

Abao was just like her mother by nature. Nan Feng thought to the days when she was in Daping Village—she also went hunting in the mountains and fishing in the water, even doing business to earn money. She didn’t like those girls in the village who always looked down, obedient, and submissive. As long as Abao was not ill-intentioned and was a kind girl, that was enough.

However, Nan Feng couldn’t be bothered to argue with this group of women. Their ideas were deeply ingrained. A girl was supposed to learn embroidery and know how to serve her parents-in-law. That’s how she was brought up, and that’s how she would raise her daughter, not to mention disliking how others raised their daughters differently.

"Well, I’m going to check if the rice is cooked. You all carry on," Nan Feng said with a smile, wiping her hands before heading into the kitchen.

Lady A couldn’t help but look at Lady B, "Does Nan Feng not like us speaking this way about Abao?"

"Probably. Every mother thinks her own daughter is the best. We think Abao is not good, but I bet Nan Feng thinks our daughters are not up to par."

"Then let’s drop it. From now on, we shouldn’t talk about it anymore. Anyway, everyone has their own way of living, and their family has always been a bit unconventional."

"We’re just worried that Abao might suffer when she gets married, right? Abao is a good girl; she’s always enthusiastic with us villagers, always greets us, and whenever there’s something to eat, she insists we try it. We treat her like our own daughter."

"Yes, exactly. That’s why we’re so anxious. If it were someone like Auntie Zhao, we wouldn’t even bother, but Abao is a good girl. Maybe after she gets married and suffers a bit, she will learn to be more reserved?"

"..." The women continued their appraising and judging, but soon shifted their topic of gossip to someone else’s family.

It was all about the long and short of each household.

...

When it was time for lunch, Nan Feng had set up several large tables inside, dividing the food into portions. Moreover, these bowls were borrowed from different households, and everything borrowed was accounted for.

When it was almost ready, Nan Feng had a young man go to call the people from the Fruit Garden back for lunch. Once everyone from the Fruit Garden returned, the courtyard was bustling with life—men were gathered around a table talking big, while women huddled around another discussing family matters.

Some of the women couldn’t help but glance over at Yege from time to time.

Who could blame them, as Yege, finding it hot today, wore only a short jacket with bare arms, and even had it unbuttoned. Although many men in the village also wore their jackets unbuttoned, no one’s muscles quite matched his.

Some of the villagers had brought their children, so the kids were seated at their own table. Abao hadn’t done any work and was also looking after Axian. Naturally, she was seated at the kids’ table, which was just fine by her.

Abao had just sat down when she turned and saw Tian Xiaobei coming in. She quickly called out to him, "Xiaobei, come sit here."

Tian Xiaobei smiled and was about to head over when someone blocked his way. The person turned around and with one glance at Tian Xiaobei, he saw clearly that it was Zhao Datu.