Pampered by the Toughest Man After Divorce
Chapter 1184 - 1186: Xiao’ai, Dabao, Xiaobei

Chapter 1184: Chapter 1186: Xiao’ai, Dabao, Xiaobei

Along the way, Long San and Lu Jianxi supported each other continuously. Long Aixi knew that his father had suffered from cold illnesses in the past, and although he had largely recovered over the years, his constitution was not very stable, so their pace was slow.

Thus, Long Aixi took special care of Long San throughout the journey, serving him water and tea without a second thought.

Lu Jianxi, feeling pity for his son, several times offered to let Long Aixi ride in the horse carriage, but Long Aixi consistently declined, saying that at his young age, being out in the sun was healthier.

Lu Jianxi couldn’t help but find it amusing. She leaned against the carriage and asked Long Aixi, "Didn’t you used to be afraid of getting too tan, saying it didn’t look good to be too dark?"

"Mother, it’s better for a man to be a bit darker, not too pale," Long Aixi replied, then asked Lu Jianxi, "Mother, am I fat?"

"You’re not fat at all, you’re tall and slim. Why? Did someone say you were fat?"

Long Aixi chuckled, "No, I’m just worried that my standards aren’t the same as others. Sometimes you might think you’re not fat, but others might see you as fat. Since mother says so, then Xiao’ai is reassured."

"You should eat more, you know? Don’t be like those girls in the Academy who always worry about being too fat," Lu Jianxi said.

"Understood, mother."

They continued their journey, resting along the way until on the fifth day when the large group finally reached the island—a lake island, half natural, half artificially excavated and greatly enlarged. As soon as they arrived, people from the island came out to greet them.

It was only after arriving on the island that Long Aixi learned the purpose of the visit—the island’s master was a friend of Long Aixi’s grandfather. Currently facing some trouble, he hoped Long San could come and help solve it. Long San had not visited this senior for a long time, so he simply brought his whole family along.

After the greetings, since Long Aixi was considered a child, a group of children were sent to play in the back courtyard.

There were quite a few other kids on the island and they quickly started playing together.

Long Aixi did not participate, instead observing various buildings and layouts on the island, a habit of his. While walking on a rockery, he heard footsteps behind him and turned to see Zhou Xianzhi.

"Why aren’t you playing with them?" Long Aixi asked.

Zhou Xianzhi simply passed the cup she was holding, "They won’t play with me, Young Master. Have some tea. Father said the adults are discussing matters and asked me to stay with you. If you need anything, just tell me."

"I’m not thirsty. I just want to walk around the island," Long Aixi said and continued walking.

After a while, feeling that Zhou Xianzhi was still following him, he stopped, and waved her off: "You don’t need to follow me."

"But..." Zhou Xianzhi seemed a bit disappointed.

"I’ll be back soon," Long Aixi said.

Zhou Xianzhi had no choice but to leave.

...

Evening.

At Aunt Zhao’s house.

When Zhao Datu expressed his thoughts, Uncle Zhao and Aunt Zhao were initially dumbfounded.

"You want to marry Dabao?" Aunt Zhao asked in astonishment.

Uncle Zhao was also surprised, "Why did you set your heart on Abao?"

Aunt Zhao, still angry with Uncle Zhao, didn’t let him speak first but quickly interjected, "Why did you set your eyes on Dabao? That girl has been spoiled by her parents since childhood. She spends her days either hunting in the mountains or fishing in the river, doing whatever she wants. I heard she can’t embroider or do needlework, I’m afraid she won’t be the one to work around the house."