Pampered by the Toughest Man After Divorce
Chapter 1288 - 1110: Xiao’ai, Dabao, Xiaobei

Chapter 1288: Chapter 1110: Xiao’ai, Dabao, Xiaobei

Although this was the etiquette and rules observed by many families, Yege and Nan Feng never imposed such requirements on her. Usually, when her mother cooked dishes, if there were any that Xia Dabao particularly enjoyed, she would even allow Xia Dabao to grab a piece to taste first.

However, her mother said that although there were not so many rules at home, one should still pay attention when visiting someone else’s home. Therefore, Xia Dabao retracted her chopsticks and waited until the elders of their family had eaten before she began to eat.

Even though Xia Dabao was very cautious, her actions were still noticed by Xiaobei’s mother, who frowned and felt that Xia Dabao lacked manners.

Finally, it was time to eat, and Xia Dabao no longer dared to pick up the fish. She began by eating the vegetables in front of her.

Seeing this, Tian Xiaobei quickly picked up a large piece of meat and another piece of fish for Xia Dabao.

When Xiaobei’s mother saw this, she couldn’t help but scold Tian Xiaobei, "Lady Abao can serve herself if she wants to eat; why are you doing it for her?"

After saying that, she turned to Xia Dabao and said, "Lady Abao, don’t be shy. Treat this meal as if you were at home; just grab whatever you want to eat."

Xia Dabao nodded and then smiled, "Okay, I will."

Tian Xiaobei said, "When I usually go to Abao’s house to eat, her parents also keep serving me food; they are very hospitable."

Xiaobei’s mother couldn’t help but ask, "Then what do they usually eat at their home?"

With so many edible vegetables and sweet potatoes in the countryside, their family couldn’t possibly finish them all.

"It’s similar to what we have at home," Tian Xiaobei said, knowing that his mother somewhat looked down on the lifestyle in Peach Blossom Village, so he explained, "Abao’s family has a Fruit Garden and a Potato Garden, and they always have plenty of fish and meat at home. Not just Abao’s house, but many families in Peach Blossom Village are like this."

"Then why does your aunt always seem so needy and impoverished every time she writes a letter, constantly crying poor?" Xiaobei’s mother asked.

"That is...never mind, let’s not talk about that," Tian Xiaobei said, and then served another piece of fish to Xia Dabao.

Zhao Ertan truly was always crying poor. Aunt Zhao knew she had relatives in the Provincial City, so she probably just wanted to coax Zhao Ertan into bringing something back.

Tian Guangren had been silent all this time until most had finished eating, at which point he asked Xia Dabao, "Do you have a place to stay tonight? Where do you plan to stay?"

Xia Dabao was taken aback, and Tian Xiaobei was also startled.

"Dr. Tian, I have no relatives in the Provincial City. This trip was actually planned with the intention of finding Xiaobei. I plan to stay here just for one night before leaving," Xia Dabao clarified her intentions directly.

She had initially just wanted to talk with Xiaobei for a while, to ask if the things he had said before still stood. Now that it seemed she was unwelcome, staying one night would be sufficient.

Tian Guangren, however, frowned and finally put down his bowl. "Since you don’t have relatives in the city, you can stay here for the night. By the way, do your parents know you are here?"

Tian Guangren was rather reserved, probably interested in nothing more than practicing medicine, and having been restricted for a few months, he had become even more aloof.

Xia Dabao simply nodded, "Yes, my parents know; they are quite confident in me on this matter."

It was then that Tian Xiaobei tentatively tried to gauge Tian Guangren’s opinion, "Dad, it’s rare for Abao to come here; let her stay a few more days. I plan to take her out to the city tomorrow to have some fun. It’s her first time in the Provincial City."

"Ask your mother," Tian Guangren responded without much enthusiasm.