Chapter 414: Uncomfortable
“Why aren’t you in class too? Aren’t you the one who loves attending classes the most?”
As usual, after waking up, Jiang Hanhang started another verbal war with Xia Yu. Even if they couldn’t go hands-on, talking was still fair game, right?
Naturally, Xia Yu wasn’t about to surrender so easily. When Jiang Hanhang criticized her, she shot back: “Who said I like going to school? And anyway, what’s it got to do with you if I go or not?”
“If you don’t like attending classes, then why did you suggest we come together today? Wouldn’t it be better to stay at home?” “I want to.”
Jiang Kekai: “…”
Xia Ling: “….”
In the past, it used to be Jiang Kekai and Xia Ling squabbling, but now it’s turned into Xia Yu and Jiang Hanhang arguing, and boy, they had a lot of nerve! Well, Jiang Kekai knew exactly where their confidence came from — wasn’t it from themselves and Xia Ling? Those two were… absolutely vexing.
“Alright, alright, can you two give it a rest already?”
Jiang Kekai intervened again, trying to play mediator. She grabbed Xia Yu and Jiang Hanhang’s right hands, squeezing them together: “Give me some face, stop fighting. Forget any past grievances, and Xia Yu will cook a big feast tonight.”
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Facing each other with wide eyes, neither Xia Yu nor Jiang Hanhang would budge; no way they’d let the other win. This dilemma frustrated Jiang Kekai and Xia Ling greatly. Just in time, Xia Yu’s phone rang—it was Master Chen on the line.
“Hey, Master, anything wrong?”
“I’ll be out of town today for an errand, so there’s no need to come to my place after your lessons. Just go home and rest up. Come back tomorrow.”
“Got it.”
Since his master was giving him time off, Xia Yu had no reason to refuse. Compared to learning more skills, Xia Yu would rather just lounge around her place. Although that Jiang Hanhang had become quite the clingy little thing these days.
“Then let’s head home now.”
Jiang Kekai could hear every word exchanged between Xia Yu and her Master. No need to go learn anything, and she feared her Little Cutie might tire herself out.
Seeing Xia Yu get away with more lounging, Jiang Hanhang became even more disgruntled. She pouted towards Jiang Kekai: “Sis, tonight I want ribs, chicken soup, and roast goose. Get Xia Yu to cook for me, please!”
Xia Yu: “…”
When will this circus end? Jiang Kekai’s face darkened, feeling quite annoyed.
But even in her annoyance, Jiang Kekai wanted to pacify her, thinking of resolving matters peacefully. So she decided to indulge the young glutton, Jiang Hanhang. What could Xia Yu do? Though she didn’t want to fulfill Jiang Hanhang’s request, she also didn’t want to disappoint Little Ning. So she agreed.
However,…this decision led to Xia Yu feeling somewhat gloomy afterward. She had long noticed Jiang Hanhang’s intention to load her up with cooking duties. But what could she do?
With a gentle stroke on Xia Yu’s head, Jiang Kekai smiled bitterly. Who would have thought Xia Yu and Jiang Hanhang would end up like this? “What will we have for dinner tonight?”
Upon returning home with the girls, Xia Le had already brought Lin Jie over and started playing games, surprisingly asking Xia Yu what they should eat for dinner tonight. It seemed Lin Jie planned on feasting here again.
Tired of all this, Xia Yu ignored the question and passed it off: “Ask Hanhang, not me.” “So, what’s for dinner?”
This time, Xia Le looked directly at Jiang Hanhang.
Though he didn’t know what was wrong with Xia Ling, he figured whatever Xia Yu said went—end of discussion.
With a grin, Jiang Hanhang replied: “We’re having a big feast tonight.” “A big feast? What exactly?”
Coincidentally, Xia Hong and Wang Wenjuan arrived home just then, not only that but also a strange uncle with his wife and child.
Seeing everyone’s gaze fixed on him, Xia Hong introduced the stranger cheerfully: “This is Mr. Li, an old high school classmate. Met him just now while doing business. He’s coming over for dinner tonight. Xia Yu, add a few extra dishes for the guests. We won’t have enough otherwise.”
Everyone: “…..”
While it wasn’t too bad when Lin Jie occasionally visited since he was just one person, bringing along Xia Hong’s friend and family was quite the stretch for their dining table capacity.
Originally, there were eight people, plus Lin Jie makes nine. Add the four members of Mr. Li’s family—now that’s thirteen!
Watching all these folks around, Jiang Kekai felt worried for her Little Cutie, who’d have to cook more food to accommodate the newcomers. Couldn’t they just go out to eat somewhere?
Considering Xia Hong was Xia Yu and Xia Ling’s father, Jiang Kekai didn’t complain. She stepped into the kitchen, hoping to help her Little Cutie out.
Just as she entered, Xia Hong found Xia Yu and explained the situation…
Hearing this, Xia Yu felt even more drained. More cooking? Did her dad forget she had just recovered from a fever?
Initially, Xia Yu planned to make just five dishes. But hearing her dad’s request meant she’d have to make a few more, adding to her frustration. But how could she refuse? Her dad rarely brought home guests, surely wanting her to impress them with her cooking. However, her mood wasn’t great today, and she really didn’t feel like cooking.
“That’s your daughter? Didn’t you say they were twins? Twins, right?”
Mr. Li observed Xia Hong talking with Xia Yu in the kitchen and wondered about her identity.
“That’s my son.”
Xia Hong laughed off the confusion. It didn’t surprise him when people misgendered Xia Yu; after all, his second son was as delicate as a crystal.
Not concerned about Xia Yu’s image anymore—especially after hearing Xia Yu and Jiang Kekai planned to marry—he figured Jiang Kekai was good with this sort, letting it be.
“No way? A boy can look like that?”
Clearly, Mr. Li didn’t buy Xia Hong’s explanation. If only Xia Yu showed some masculine traits, but there were none.
“Come on, Xia, stop fooling me. She’s your daughter, isn’t she?”
Xia Hong grinned sadly: “There’s nothing to hide. Believe me or not, she’s my eldest son.” Turning, he gestured towards Xia Le, who was still playing games with Lin Jie, and introduced his current family setup.
Jiang Kekai and Xia Ling watched this exchange with discomfort. So, Jiang Kekai touched Xia Ling’s hand and whispered near her ear: “Let’s go to our room. We’ll come out once it’s time to eat.”
