Pampered by the Toughest Man After Divorce
Chapter 1335 - 1157: Xiao’ai, Dabao, Xiaobei

Chapter 1335: Chapter 1157: Xiao’ai, Dabao, Xiaobei

"Moreover, ever since she married off, she’s lost a lot of weight, and the Zhao Family is dragging their feet in coming over to take her back, which is just maddening."

Widow Chen glared at Axiang, "With her lack of insight, it’s no wonder they don’t want to claim her. Just look at Xia Dabao for example. Their family had a relative with a luxurious carriage visit, and they must have brought many fine things, right? Even that Zhang Qianqian from the Zhang Family knew to go have a look and ended up getting a fan. But our Axiang, who plays with Dabao everyday, still hasn’t had the sense to pay a visit."

Axiang was dazed for a moment, realizing that her mother’s irritation throughout the night was because she had not asked Dabao for any gifts.

Suddenly, she lost all appetite, but the food was already served, and if she didn’t finish it, her mother would scold her again—so she just picked at her rice with her chopsticks, eating it little by little.

"Hey, are you listening to what I’m saying?" Widow Chen grew exasperated when she saw Axiang becoming as silent as a mute.

"Mom, they had relatives over at their place; we don’t have to join the bustle," Axiang finally spoke.

But as soon as she finished her sentence, Widow Chen’s anger exploded like thunder, "I really don’t know what to say to make you understand, you deserve it that Zhao Datu doesn’t want you! Tomorrow, you better head over there first thing in the morning, and if you find any good stuff, bring some back for us. Neither your grandma nor I have ever stepped out of the county, never enjoyed or used anything from the city. If you don’t want it for yourself, can’t you at least think to get some for your mom and grandma?"

Now, grandma was also siding with Widow Chen, "Yeah, there’s nothing wrong with friends dropping by each other’s houses. You’re not a beggar, just going over to play, to meet her friends. If they give you something as a casual gesture, what’s there to feel embarrassed about?"

Axiang remained silent the whole time.

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Dabao felt that this was the liveliest meal she had ever had since she was born.

Her family was different from the other villagers’. Other families had not only parents and siblings but also grandparents, uncles, aunts, and cousins. During festivals, while others’ homes were bustling and lively, her own was simple and cozy every day.

Although both had their merits, Dabao wanted to experience what it was like to have a large family gathered around a table for a meal, and now she finally had her chance.

Plus, she discovered that Long San’s family was exceptionally good to her parents, even closer than real siblings.

Then there were mom and Aunt Jianxi, chatting and laughing like close sisters-in-law, helping each other wash the dishes, just so Nan Feng wouldn’t be too tired cleaning up alone.

Xia Dabao was in charge of clearing the leftover bones from the table. Butler Yan originally wanted to help, but Dabao wouldn’t allow it.

Long San even jokingly told Butler Yan that for the next couple of days, he only needed to worry about eating, drinking, and sleeping; he needn’t bother with anything else. Despite that, Butler Yan always found something to do, and eventually, he learned how to feed the dogs from Axian.

Nan Feng and Lu Jianxi were washing dishes. Lu Jianxi watched Dabao tidy up, and her proficiency made it clear she was no stranger to helping out at home.

Lu Jianxi started joking again, "Why do I find myself liking your Aobao girl more and more? Look at how capable she is, not a bit fussy. Unlike some of the young ladies in our gang who, aside from practicing their skills, do nothing and expect to be waited on hand and foot."

Nan Feng laughed in response, "How can the girls in this village compare to the young ladies in your gang? She is destined to be a farmer her whole life, while those ladies in your gang aim to be heroines."