Chapter 401: Dare to Bet?
“Four servings of roasted goose rice, is Little Yu awake now?”
Jiang Hanhan and Xia Ling exchanged glances, then both shook their heads in unison. “We were chased out by Older Sister for quite some time now. We have no clue if she’s up yet.” Everyone: “…”
Considering Xia Ling and Jiang Hanhan’s notorious antics, it wasn’t unusual for Jiang Kekai to get them out of there for fear they might disturb Xiao Yu’s rest. Who knew how deep Jiang Kekai’s feelings for Xia Yu ran?
Thinking of Jiang Kekai’s fierce demeanor, Xia Hong felt somewhat intimidated. So before entering, he gently knocked on the door, only daring to step in after getting permission from Jiang Kekai.
At this moment, Xia Yu had already woken up and was being helped into a sitting position by Jiang Kekai. Her condition had improved significantly compared to when they first arrived at the hospital.
Xia Yu hadn’t expected that one day she would end up in the hospital due to menstrual cramps and fever. It was quite embarrassing.
Thankfully, she learned from Little Ning Sister that her dad still didn’t know about her condition and merely thought she had caught a cold with a high fever. Otherwise, she wouldn’t dare face her family.
“Good timing, you’re awake. Let’s eat first. Eating will give you the strength to recuperate.”
Xia Hong might not be good with words, but his concern for the kids was genuine. Therefore, Jiang Kekai didn’t hold it against him. “If you guys have something to do, go ahead. I’ll look after little Yu here.”
The meaning was clear. Xia Hong and Wang Wenjuan, being past that stage, understood in a heartbeat and played along. “Since that’s the case, we’ll head back. Xia Yu will be under your care. We’ll visit again tomorrow.”
“Uh-huh.”
“Let’s go, let’s go…”
They hurried Xia Le and Lin Jie away, and then Xia Hong turned to Xia Ling and Jiang Hanhan. “Are you two heading back together or staying here to finish eating first?”
“Dad, you guys go first. Xihan and I plan to stay a bit longer. We can manage to get back on our own.”
“Alright then.”
Xia Hong considered Jiang Kekai and Jiang Hanhan’s entourage of bodyguards, knowing they weren’t short of vehicles. He decided not to worry about the timing. As soon as everyone else left, only four people remained in the room, creating an awkward atmosphere.
Just then, Xia Yu, rare and bashful, spoke up. “Cough, cough, I didn’t hear anything from little Ning Sister just now. Nothing at all.” Xia Ling: “.……”
Jiang Hanhan: “….. Sis, Little Yu bullied me.”
Jiang Kekai: “Aren’t you already taken by someone? I’m siding with Xia Yu, and we haven’t even settled the score for what you did to her. When she’s better, we’ll have a reckoning.”
Seeing her ice-hearted sister, Jiang Hanhan felt hurt. Without hesitation, she turned to Xia Ling. “Xia Ling, my sister doesn’t want me anymore. I’m so pitiful.”
“Don’t worry, since your sister doesn’t want you, I’ll take you in.”
Hugging her fallen sister, Xia Ling looked at Jiang Kekai, seemingly saying, “I’ve won over your sister, aren’t you heartbroken?” To which Jiang Kekai rolled her eyes. “Enough, the food will get cold. Let’s eat.”
Ignoring the two ham actors, Jiang Kekai started feeding Xia Yu. The meat she fed Xia Yu had very little bone.
That way, Xia Yu could eat more easily.
Xia Yu was long used to being fed by Little Ning, so she saw no need to feel embarrassed. However, she couldn’t help but glance at Jiang Hanhan mischievously, as if saying, “So what if you’re bullying me? Your own sister ignores you too!” The two young ones continued their silent communication, and Jiang Kekai let them have their fun, as long as Xia Yu was happy and recovering faster, which made Jiang Kekai happy too.
After finishing the meal, Xia Yu hesitated but eventually asked her little Ning Sister. “Little Ning Sister, can I go home and sleep? I don’t like sleeping here. It’s uncomfortable.”
Jiang Kekai glanced at the unfinished IV drip; without much hesitation, she said. “Alright, once this one finishes, we’ll head back.”
But Jiang Hanhan couldn’t resist being mischievous and approached the remaining drip, exclaiming, “Xiao Yu, the drip isn’t finished. Aren’t there two more bottles left? Don’t think your sister’s affection lets you get away with whatever you want.”
Xia Yu: “..…”
“The IV not being done shouldn’t stop you from going back and continuing it later.” Pinching her little sister’s cheek, Jiang Kekai was somewhat reluctant to let Jiang Hanhan fall into Xia Li’s hands. But considering it as a pretty good situation, she could accept it. At least Jiang Hanhan wouldn’t have to see her future husband once a year after marriage.
“Xia Ling, my sister is mean to me. Let’s team up to beat her. Two-on-one!” Jiang Hanhan pleaded pitifully to Xia Ling for backup.
“Alright.”
Xia Ling had wanted to do this already. Even if she couldn’t win, she couldn’t let her future wife be bullied endlessly, right? They decided to settle old and new scores together. And… they were both handled by Jiang Kekai.
“You two ate too much, huh? Think about your future. You can’t really elope, right?”
Jiang Kekai released Xia Ling and Jiang Hanhan, looking at these two clueless girls with exasperation. “Speaking of it, who knows except us four? When do you plan to come clean? But let me tell you, now’s not the right time. The support is unlikely.”
“Why?”
Xia Ling and Jiang Hanhan stared at Jiang Kekai, unable to understand why she was so sure. In fact, they had planned to follow Jiang Kekai’s example and come clean after some time. After all, with such a great example, why wouldn’t they copy it?
“Because you’re too young. In terms of physical age and maturity, they wouldn’t take your relationship seriously. They’d try to steer you back on track.”
“I don’t think they’d mind that much. If needed, Xia Ling and I can elope.” Admittedly, Jiang Hanhan’s innocent little brain always brought up eloping.
Jiang Kekai was most fearful of this point. “Elope? Where are you getting the money from?”
“Mom and dad raised us. Besides, Xia Yu’s restaurant isn’t opening nationwide? By then, we can go there and mooch off them. No problem.” Jiang Hanhan grinned foolishly.
Jiang Kekai: “…….”
Xia Yu: “…… How much do you want to elope?”
Eventually, Jiang Hanhan was pulled aside by Xia Ling. Then Xia Ling looked at Jiang Kekai. “Fine, I got it. Me and Hanhan’s future is settled. How about making a bet?”
“What’s the bet about?”
“A wager on which side of us gets married first.”
