Pampered by the Toughest Man After Divorce
Chapter 1215 - 1037: Xiao’ai, Dabao, Xiaobei

Chapter 1215: Chapter 1037: Xiao’ai, Dabao, Xiaobei

"Chief, there’s no need, we didn’t really do anything," Xia Dabao declined.

At that moment, Zhang Qianqian and Wang San, who had been cutting grass on the other side, also came over. Seeing this, the village chief stuffed the copper coins into Xia Dabao’s hands and whispered, "These are not for you; they’re for Xiaobei. Thank him for me. By the way, I’ll be looking for him again in a little while."

Having said that, as Zhang Qianqian and others arrived, Xia Dabao quickly secured the copper coins.

Zhang Qianqian and Wang San also went to ask the village chief all sorts of questions, to which he cheerfully responded. Meanwhile, Xia Dabao quietly handed the money to Tian Xiaobei, "The chief gave this to you; he probably wants to show his gratitude. You take it."

Seeing this, Tian Xiaobei quickly tried to decline, "No need, Uncle Ye was the one who arranged things well; I actually didn’t do much. Plus, I can’t take this money home, if Auntie Zhao were to find out, it would be a disaster."

"What should we do then?" Xia Dabao asked. "I definitely can’t take this money either. If I were to take it, my mother would be unhappy once she finds out. You keep it."

Tian Xiaobei thought it over and then handed the copper coins back to Xia Dabao, "How about this, you hold onto the money for me. Tomorrow we’ll go to the market to have some fun. I’ll treat you to candied hawthorns, Fried Pancake, and even beef noodles if you like. We’ll also invite Axian."

The thought of so many delicious treats made Xia Dabao salivate, "Well... that sounds good. Since you can’t take the money home, let’s just go have fun at the market."

...

Xia Dabao, Tian Xiaobei, and Axian were at the marketplace again. Tian Xiaobei, holding the copper coins, eagerly bought Xia Dabao lots of treats, "Dabao, take an extra skewer of candied hawthorns... Doesn’t your mother like gold pastries? Let’s buy a couple... Axian, what would you like to eat?"

In a milky voice, Axian said, "I like Fried Shrimp Cake."

So Tian Xiaobei went to buy Fried Shrimp Cakes for Axian.

Now Xia Dabao’s hands were so full of food she could barely carry it all. She hurriedly urged Tian Xiaobei, "Xiaobei, stop buying; if you buy anymore, my stomach’s going to burst. I’ve got enough here to last me for days."

Only then did Tian Xiaobei stop persuading Xia Dabao to buy more. But turning around, he noticed a bracelet stall nearby and felt captivated by a white bracelet, drawing him over.

Xia Dabao followed him, "Xiaobei, that’s for girls. Do you want to buy it?"

Tian Xiaobei picked one up and handed it to Xia Dabao, "Dabao, why don’t you try it on and see if it fits? If you like it, I can use the remaining money to buy one for you."

"Me?" Xia Dabao felt an unexpected twinge in her heart. While buying food didn’t weigh on her conscience at all, this bracelet seemed to symbolize something different.

A token of affection?

"My hands are full; I can’t manage it right now, too much to eat," Xia Dabao chuckled.

In the end, Tian Xiaobei only pretended to measure it around her wrist for a moment then said, "Actually, it doesn’t have to be worn; it’s definitely going to look beautiful. Let’s just buy it."

"..." Xia Dabao didn’t know what to say, though getting one wouldn’t be a problem.

She watched as Tian Xiaobei took out his purse, "Boss, how much for this bracelet?"

The boss replied, "This bracelet? Seventy copper coins. Do you want it? If so, I’ll wrap it up for you. A bracelet is the best gift for a sweetheart."

At that, Tian Xiaobei began counting the money in his purse, but there were only about a dozen copper coins. He asked the boss, "Could you make it a little cheaper?"