Uncle Xia, somewhat embarrassed by Aunt Xiaâs words, quickly gave a laugh and said, "The child just got back, why talk about these things?"
Aunt Xia gave him a direct glare and said to Xia Chuyi, "Hmph, weâll talk more when we get home."
Seeing Uncle Xia and Aunt Xia like this, Xia Chuyi couldnât help but smile, thinking: It probably isnât anything serious.
It wasnât until they arrived home that Xia Chuyi learned what it was all about.
It turned out that Uncle Xia wanted to go back to the familyâs rural home for the New Year, while Aunt Xia preferred to stay in the city.
In principle, where to spend the New Year was not a big deal.
But going back to the hometown for the New Year meant spending it with Mother Xia.
After a series of incidents, Aunt Xiaâs dissatisfaction with Mother Xia had reached a peak.
"If weâre going back to the hometown anyway, your uncle can go by himself," Aunt Xia said with some vexation, "The rest of us can just celebrate the New Year here in the county!"
Hearing this, Xia Chuyi couldnât help but be amused.
"Auntie!" Xia Chuyi smiled and said to Aunt Xia, "We still need to go back to our hometown, as I have to visit my fatherâs grave, after all."
"As for the New Year, we need to celebrate it on both sides. This year, as the head of the second branch of the family, my brother Xia Chengzong at least needs to oversee our familyâs New Yearâs feast, doesnât he?"
She had no intention of going back, but her brother Xia Chengzong had to return.
Upon hearing this, Aunt Xia tapped on Xia Chuyiâs forehead with her finger and said, "You second branch donât even have your own house, how can you host a New Yearâs feast?"
Xia Chuyi smiled and responded, "Isnât there still Uncle Xiaâs house?"
"You and your uncle are really alike, thinking the same way," Aunt Xia said with a roll of her eyes, "Alright then, you both are kind-hearted, good people; Iâm the only bad one!"
"Zhao Chunxiao really has good fortune, with a brother like Zhao Minglang, a daughter like you, and now has gained a son like Xia Chengzong. I really donât know what good karma she has accumulated over how many lifetimes!"
Aunt Xia said this with considerable dissatisfaction.
Hearing Aunt Xia say these words, Xia Chuyi couldnât help but burst into laughter, cheerfully responding to Aunt Xia, "Thatâs not right, Comrade Zhao Minglang is your husband, and my brother and I are your dear nephews!"
"So, the one with the good fortune is you, Auntie!"
These words greatly pleased Aunt Xia, who retorted, "Hmph, Iâm nothing compared to her, Zhao Chunxiao!"
Though she said this, the smile on her face couldnât be hidden.
In the end, Aunt Xia couldnât help but shake her head, tapping Xia Chuyiâs forehead with her finger, and said, "Youâre always so easygoing, as if nothing can affect you."
Hearing this, Xia Chuyi smiled; she naturally knew that Aunt Xia was thinking of her well-being in everything she did.
"Auntie, itâs okay," Xia Chuyi said, "On New Yearâs Day, I wasnât planning to go back. Iâll go when itâs time to visit the grave."
"What do you mean?" Aunt Xia asked curiously.
Xia Chuyi explained, "During the New Yearâs days, itâs actually a good time to do business. Since my brother is going home, Iâll take care of the shop for him."
Aunt Xia looked at her and said, "I understand what you mean."
"This works out perfectly. Let your uncle and the others go back, and weâll stay here in the county."
At this point, Aunt Xia paused before adding, "What about the two youngsters? Are you planning to have them go back too?"
Xia Chuyi shook her head and said, "No, Iâm not planning on letting her know about this."
Hearing her words, Aunt Xia nodded and said, "Thatâs also good, to avoid her stirring up trouble when she finds out."