Others cursed Zhao Meiki as shameless, calling her the most vicious mistress for daring to come and beat up the main wife. However, some insiders revealed that originally Zhao Meiki was the main wife, and it was Cheng Guangchen who, supported by his mother-in-law, forcibly intervened. Xia Zheng, to gain his mother’s support and return to the Xia family, heartlessly abandoned his ex-girlfriend…
Amidst these discussions, Xia Xianning and Lo Yingbai became a refreshing stream, stealing the spotlight.”
Many people initially didn’t notice them while browsing the gossip, but after being reminded, they joyfully discovered that the internet’s popular couple Xia and Lo were also present, immediately shifting their focus.
“Look, look, isn’t the guy breaking up the fight Lo Yingbai???”
“Damn, it really is him! I knew there was something mysteriously attractive about his side profile. Handsome guys really shine everywhere.”
“233333 He looks so pathetic. I’m going to tear up my fan card! Look at the 2’32” mark in the video, how timid Brother White looks, wanting to break up the fight but not daring to touch those two fierce sisters!”
The comments below erupted in laughter. The scene of Xia Xianning emerging from behind Lo Yingbai, pulling him away, and scaring the two women in three moves made many people’s heads bubble with pink hearts, praising “Breaking up a fight to show off love,” “Protecting his wife, nice,” “Xia is marking his territory on camera again!”
Xia Xianning and Lo Yingbai were the last to arrive at the Xia family home. Most family members were already there. It was only when Lo Yingbai saw the room full of Xias that he belatedly realized he had no reason to come home with Xia Xianning.
Old Master Xia seemed to have just finished throwing a tantrum. Uncle Xia, who was first in the line of fire, had been scolded to the point of being numb and didn’t take it seriously. However, Xia Zheng sitting next to him looked pale and terrified.
Seeing Xia Xianning and Lo Yingbai enter, Old Master Xia’s expression softened slightly, saying, “You’re here.”
He instructed Xia Changwei and others, “Stay here today. Go back and think about what I said.”
Old Master Xia’s voice wasn’t too cold, but the authority in it made everyone lower their heads. He swept his gaze over the four of them and continued, “When you no longer need the Xia family’s protection, come and talk to me then.”
This was truly him being angry. Xia Zheng immediately swallowed the words of explanation he was about to say and followed his parents upstairs dejectedly.
After they left, Old Master Xia took a sip of tea.
Lo Yingbai went and sat on the sofa next to him, massaging his shoulders and laughing, “Grandpa is angry today… Look, do you like this?”
He pulled out a small item from his pocket and casually dropped it into Old Master Xia’s hand, continuing to massage his shoulders, “Grandpa, give me face. Whether you like it or not, pretend to smile.”
Old Master Xia was helpless against this kid. When he opened the item, he found a red velvet box containing a delicate jade ring, exactly the style he liked.
Old Master Xia couldn’t help but smile, saying, “Good, good. This is nice. Did you both buy this together?”
Lo Yingbai smiled, “Nothing to do with Xianning. I wanted to give it myself.”
Even in the harmonious Xia family, if the gift were to include Xia Xianning’s share, it might be interpreted as “the third son’s family trying to curry favor after being criticized.” Lo Yingbai’s explanation pleased Old Master Xia and avoided leaving room for gossip.
Old Master Xia put things away and tapped Luo Yingbai’s forehead. He felt that this sweet-talking and charming young man was much more lovable than his own children and praised him, “You rarely make a move, but when you do, you never make a mistake.”
This was about his selection of items and his previous words. Luo Yingbai just smiled. Xia Xianning walked over and sat next to him, casually draping his arm over Luo Yingbai’s shoulder, and asked, “Where’s Grandma?”
Old Master Xia said, “Your grandmother… went to the courtyard to stew some soup.”
Xia Xianning fell silent.
Luo Yingbai curiously asked, “Has Grandma started studying culinary skills recently? Why stew soup?”
Xia Xianning patted Luo Yingbai’s shoulder and said, “Senior brother… why don’t you go rest in my room for a while.”
Luo Yingbai looked completely bewildered.
Grandpa Xia glanced at Xia Xianning’s arm around him and suddenly had an inexplicable feeling.
If Xia Xianning had never told him he liked men, he wouldn’t have thought much about it. But since their last conversation at T University, where Xia Xianning came out to his grandfather, Old Master Xia’s thoughts had been somewhat influenced. He felt that Xia Xianning sitting like this with his arm around Luo Yingbai looked quite harmonious.
In fact, Old Master Xia was a very open-minded elder. His principle was to not demand his descendants achieve great fame, but to have the ability to support themselves and live happily.
Although in this educational model, Third Uncle could be considered a failed example, the other children were excellent and had indeed chosen their preferred lifestyles.
After careful consideration, he felt that Xia Xianning liking men was not unacceptable. As long as the child could find a suitable partner and live contentedly, it was fine.
Old Master Xia looked away. His wife had already entered from the back courtyard, carrying a tray with two bowls of soup.
During the earlier scolding, the hall’s servants had been asked to leave.
Xia Xianning saw the old lady carrying the tray herself and hurried to take it, while Luo Yingbai stood up from the sofa, smiling, “Grandma, it’s been a long time.”
He saw Xia Xianning take the soup and walked over, bending to hug the slightly hunched elderly woman.
Grandma Xia’s eyes crinkled with a smile, looking benevolent, saying “Good” while patting Luo Yingbai’s back, “You’ve lost weight.”
She said, “Grandma didn’t know you were coming and just cooked two bowls of soup. Wait a moment, Grandma will pour you some to taste and nourish your body.”
Luo Yingbai enthusiastically laughed, “So you can cook soup? That’s great, just give me half of Xianning’s.”
Xia Xianning glared at Luo Yingbai, who quietly laughed.
He saw the soup Grandma Xia was pouring out – so dark, thick, and oily.
“…” Luo Yingbai leaned closer, asking, “Grandma, what kind of soup is this?”
Grandma Xia said kindly, “Ginseng, snow pear, wolfberry, red dates, black-bone chicken, and sea fish, all simmered together to nourish the body.”
Luo Yingbai: “…”
Would overdoing nourishment kill him?
Although worried about his life, for Xia Xianning’s sake, he could only brace himself to please the old lady. Luo Yingbai reluctantly took the bowl Grandma Xia specially portioned for him. Meanwhile, when the old lady turned to give Grandpa Xia his soup, Xia Xianning quickly snatched the bowl from Luo Yingbai’s hand and drank it in one gulp.
At this moment, Grandma Xia was facing away from them, and Grandpa Xia was directly facing Xia Xianning. He took the soup from his wife and watched his grandson’s heroic act.
Xia Xianning put the empty bowl back in Luo Yingbai’s hand. As Grandma Xia turned back, seeing the bowl in Luo Yingbai’s hand, she laughed and asked, “Why did you drink so quickly? Was it good?”
Luo Yingbai immediately put on a charming smile, repeatedly saying, “Delicious, very delicious, perfectly flavored!”
Grandma Xia was very happy. Luo Yingbai then said, “Grandma, but you can’t always make this soup. It’s too labor-intensive. What if you tire yourself out?”
