Wealthy Beauty in the 60s-Chapter 211 - 210: Xia Chunrong’s Concerns (Monthly Ticket 1015+)

Second Aunt Xia left, and soon after, Eldest Aunt Xia and the younger aunts followed suit. Since then, the Xia Family’s disdain for Zhao Xiang and Zhao Yan had deepened; even if they used to call them Xiangzi and Yanzi affectionately, now they simply referred to them by their full names.

Even their own uncle became a target, so they no longer regarded Zhao Xiang and Zhao Yan as blood relatives. After this incident, the Xia Family completely considered Zhao Xiang and Zhao Yan as part of the Zhao family.

As for the Zhao family’s current predicament, the Xia Family felt no sympathy, and even harbored some resentment towards the Zhao family. If the Zhao family hadn’t deliberately raised Zhao Xiang and Zhao Yan in such a way, intending for them to take the Zhao surname, Zhao Xiang and Zhao Yan wouldn’t have ended up like they were today.

Though the Xia Family was partly to blame for their negligence, no one had expected such machinations from the Zhao family. Thus, the Xia Family felt heartbroken over what Zhao Xiang and Zhao Yan had become, and even more so, they felt a deeper hatred toward the Zhao family.

"Such bad karma," Mrs. Xia kept sighing, not knowing what else to say.

"Mom, it’s the Zhao family who created this karma. Don’t think too much about it," Xia Weiguo said to Mrs. Xia, hoping she would not take it to heart.

"But am I not heartbroken? Seeing them become like this, it weighs heavily on me," sighed Mrs. Xia once more.

Now, Xia Weiguo was indeed fearful of Zhao Xiang and Zhao Yan. Mingling with Liang Wei put the Xia Family at risk.

When the Xia Family heard this, a chill ran through them. Indeed, if Zhao Xiang and Zhao Yan targeted them, it would spell trouble.

Zhang Yun had initially wanted to bear a child for Xia Jianguo, but thinking of Guan Mingli’s fate and how ruthless Zhao Xiang and Zhao Yan were, she dared not proceed.

Now she was content with being married to Xia Jianguo and living this life, yet somewhere deep down she still hoped for a child of her own. However, she wouldn’t dare take that risk now.

If she wasn’t pregnant, that would be just as well, but if she were and then harmed, Zhang Yun felt she might go mad.

Therefore, Zhang Yun also suggested, "I think we should keep our distance from the Zhao family. Now that they also despise Zhao Xiang and Zhao Yan, if they can’t deal with them, they might direct their hatred towards us."

Upon hearing this, Xia Xiao seriously considered the possibility. People often redirect their anger. Now that the Zhao family definitely hated the Xia Family, it wouldn’t be a surprise if they decided to cause trouble for the Xia Family. freēnovelkiss.com

Xia Jianguo remained silent, unsure of what to say. His children neither listened to him nor recognized him as their father. If it were possible to discipline them when they were younger, now it was utterly beyond his control.

Zhao Xiang and Zhao Yan had been disciplined by Xia Jianguo in their youth, but with Zhao Xiaolan and the Zhao family shielding them, his efforts were unsuccessful, and there would be no more opportunities in the future.

After everyone had dispersed, Li Wenjuan finally had time to speak to Xia Xiao, "Elder sister, has Jiaxing written to you? How is he doing in the military?"

Xia Xiao thought Li Wenjuan’s first question would be about herself, but it turned out to be about Gao Jiaxing, so she nodded, "Yes, he writes to me whenever he gets a chance. He’s doing very well in the military, with Brother Yuanchao there, Mom doesn’t have to worry."

"That’s good to hear," said Li Wenjuan before continuing, "You’re not getting any younger, and while Mom is eager for you to find a good home, it pains her to think of you marrying far away."

Xia Xiao smiled and responded, "Mom, I can come back to visit you every day if you wish."

Li Wenjuan chuckled and replied, "I’d love that, but the journey is so long, and just one trip is exhausting enough, not to mention the expense."

"Don’t worry, I’ll definitely come back to visit you and Dad whenever I can. They say a daughter married off is like water splashed out of a bucket, but there are many kinds of water; I’m the kind that can be splashed out and yet scooped back in."

At Xia Xiao’s words, not only did Li Wenjuan burst into laughter, but even Xia Weiguo’s face lit up with a smile.

Li Wenjuan felt even warmer towards her thoughtful daughter. Looking at her wooden-like son, she said to Xia Xiao, "Elder sister, try to talk some sense into your brother. You’ve met Sister Manni, Aunt Guo’s daughter, haven’t you? She’s quite nice, but your brother hasn’t responded at all, good or bad; he doesn’t even know when asked."

Li Wenjuan was nearly driven mad by her son, wishing she could knock some sense into his head, but ultimately she couldn’t bear to do it. What if she injured him?

Regarding Aunt Guo Yufeng’s daughter, Wu Manni, Li Wenjuan was quite fond of her. The two families lived close by, and having watched Wu Manni grow up, Li Wenjuan knew her character and virtues thoroughly. Li Wenjuan was so eager to decide and marry her son off to Wu Manni.

But her satisfaction alone wasn’t enough; her son had to agree as well.

Li Wenjuan was a relatively progressive parent; she just wanted her son and daughter-in-law to be happy and had no intention of arranging their marriage. However, even her open-minded approach had led to her son dragging his feet on marriage for years.

Li Wenjuan wanted to push her son but feared pushing him too hard, leaving her torn and conflicted inside.

Xia Xiao turned to Xia Chunrong and said, "Brother, we haven’t properly spoken in a long time. Let’s go sit over there."

Xia Xiao wanted to understand Xia Chunrong’s feelings, and after nodding, he followed her.

"Brother, if you don’t like Sister Manni, just tell Mom. You shouldn’t delay her prospects. She’s a good girl, and others are pursuing her. They might not necessarily choose you."

Xia Chunrong was silent, and Xia Xiao continued, "If you really don’t like Sister Manni, I’ll talk to Mom. If you can’t do it, I’ll tell her or even go tell Sister Manni to stop pestering you, so Mom doesn’t misunderstand."

Xia Xiao was about to leave when Xia Chunrong quickly stopped her, "Don’t go."

"Brother, it’s not right for you to lead her on if you don’t like her. You’re delaying her chance to marry. She’s a good girl, and others are pursuing her; she doesn’t have to choose you." Xia Xiao looked at Xia Chunrong, who didn’t seem to dislike her, and added, "It seems I really need to have a serious talk with Sister Manni."

Stung by Xia Xiao’s words, Xia Chunrong finally spoke up, "Manni is pursued by many, some of whom are in better positions than me. Our family is in such a state, our living space is cramped—where would she stay if she married into our family?"

Xia Xiao replied, "You could apply for a dormitory, and besides, Grandma’s place has rooms. We could temporarily use it as your marital home."

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