Pampered by the Toughest Man After Divorce
Chapter 1470 - 1292: Xiao’ai, Dabao, Xiaobei

Chapter 1470: Chapter 1292: Xiao’ai, Dabao, Xiaobei

"Oh, when you put it that way, I’m reminded of the poor scholars who have come to Capital City to study. I remember they also study hard in the bitter cold, not always wandering around with Capital City nobles, right? Wouldn’t that distract from their studies?" Yin Cheng said.

Many people were looking at Tian Xiaobei, wondering how he would respond. Tian Xiaobei, proud and arrogant, replied, "My grades at the Imperial Medical Institute are among the very top. Studying is all about balancing work and rest; only nerds bury themselves in books all the time."

The atmosphere became tense for a moment.

Since the gloves were off, Yin Cheng didn’t hold back either, "But I heard that you have exams, and if you fail, you won’t even have the chance to stay in Capital City. What’s this talk of balancing work and rest then? You’re in Capital City to study with money provided by your parents, aren’t you? Not studying hard after taking their money is not just failing yourself but also betraying their expectations, right? You’re not like the rest of us with some backing at home; no matter what, we can stay in Capital City."

Everyone’s gaze turned to Tian Xiaobei.

No matter how disadvantaged Yin Cheng was, he was still a young prince, someone Tian Xiaobei couldn’t compare with.

Tian Xiaobei hated feeling suppressed and was about to retort when Pang Yanyan stood up, "Young Prince, Xiaobei came with me. Since you’re unhappy seeing him, we’ll take our leave now. Xiaobei, let’s go!"

Tian Xiaobei also stood up.

Watching Pang Yanyan and Tian Xiaobei leave together, Yin Cheng couldn’t help but seethe with anger.

Once they were back on the carriage, Pang Yanyan tried to console Tian Xiaobei, "Don’t take Yin Cheng’s words to heart. He’s just a person of extremely low cultivation; he doesn’t even know how to treat guests. He won’t amount to much in the future."

This time, however, Tian Xiaobei did not engage in conversation with Pang Yanyan.

He detested the feeling of being used as a shield.

So, he thought of Xia Dabao again. Back in Peach Blossom Village, Zhao Datu also fancied Xia Dabao, but Xia Dabao had never tested him in such a way. She liked someone straightforwardly and disliked without convolution; there weren’t so many twists and turns.

The ladies in Capital City had minds too complex for his taste.

...

Xia Dabao took another nap.

When she awoke this time, her head didn’t hurt as much, so she put on her shoes and clothes, and got out of bed.

Lanlan quickly came over to ask where she was going, and she said she wanted to check on Long Aixi.

Long Aixi’s room was right next to hers, and coincidentally, just as she pushed open the door, she saw Long Aixi was also coming out.

Long Aixi, also recently recovered from a serious illness, burst into laughter upon seeing her:

"Xiao’ai, are you okay?"

"Dabao, have you gotten better?"

Speaking in unison, they found the situation amusing and laughed together.

It seemed as though they had forgotten what had happened by the river.

"Abao, the flower thief has been caught, do you want to see him?" asked Long Aixi.

"Sure, where is he?" He almost caused her to lose her virtue, and later got her drenched; how could she not punish him?

"Follow me," said Long Aixi, who still had a bit of a cough but seemed to be in good spirits.

Walking shoulder to shoulder to the back yard, they headed to where the flower thief was detained. Long Aixi had given instructions upon her return that no one was to deal with the flower thief except Xia Dabao, who had to personally interrogate and punish him.

In the back yard, Long Aixi handed Xia Dabao a small bottle, "This is Dragon Tooth’s powdered snake, it can ward off insects and counter knockout drugs. Apply it behind your neck first, to prevent him from using any poison on you."