Chapter 23: Chapter 23 I Don’t Want to Talk to You Anymore Chapter 23: Chapter 23 I Don’t Want to Talk to You Anymore In Ye Xiu’s view, Bai Da was someone who prioritized giving, meaning he would rather his own child suffer, as long as Xixi was happy. Hence, Xixi had pretty dresses and didn’t have to do chores, but it was different for Xingxing.
However, Ye Xiu found this wrong. To her, Xixi was naturally treated like a daughter, but Xingxing was her own flesh and blood, a child she had carried for ten months and had eagerly anticipated.
She could treat them equally but could not afford to ignore Xingxing. It had been her mistake before and it was something she absolutely couldn’t repeat in the future.
“How is it inappropriate? Wife, Bai Zhi is growing so fast, she’ll need to change her clothes soon. It’s not realistic to always buy new ones!”
Bai Da felt somewhat helpless, this was just the way things were now, he didn’t think Bai Zhi couldn’t handle it!
“Hmph…”
Ye Xiu sneered, unable to listen anymore. Was he implying that everything he said was reasonable?
“Bai Da, why don’t you apply that logic to Bai Yu, Bai Ye, and even Xixi? You can show favoritism, but you can’t let it be boundless!
I haven’t even mentioned it yet, but since you said I can spend my money however I want, then just stay out of it. I’m telling you Xingxing must go to school, even if she is unwilling, I will force her. I’ll deliver this dish myself, you can go back. I have nothing else to say to you!”
Ye Xiu snatched the basin and other things from Bai Da’s hands, not wanting to say another word to him—it was unnecessary!
He wasn’t merely neglecting Xingxing; it was deliberate.
This realization made Ye Xiu extremely uncomfortable,
she simply didn’t want to talk to Bai Da anymore.
“Wife?”
Bai Da panicked suddenly, extremely afraid, and hastily grabbed Ye Xiu’s hand, looking lost.
“Wife, wife, please don’t be angry. I’ll do anything you say, I’ll buy them, I’ll buy the clothes, okay?”
In Bai Da’s heart, as long as Ye Xiu was happy, he could do anything—it was just buying clothes after all!
He would just work harder, carry more cement for a while.
“You don’t even know where you went wrong. Just go, I have to check if Dad needs anything.”
Ye Xiu shook her head, plainly unwilling to speak further with Bai Da.
She saw it clearly; Bai Da was only worried she would get angry, not realizing where he had actually gone wrong. Xingxing lived in this kind of environment,
with a brother who didn’t care and a father who ignored and favored others, no wonder each time she returned home Xingxing wouldn’t come forward.
Because there simply was no place for her, Bai Da surrounded himself with the other three children, filling up the space around him. How could she step forward?
Also, about the so-called issues with Xingxing wanting money or candy, what was she thinking back then?
Xingxing was being unreasonable; the money wasn’t earned by her, how could she ask for it?
But why did she think this way?
Because it was repeatedly said, Xingxing this, Xingxing that, and eventually she thought, maybe Xingxing really is disobedient?
She wasn’t a good mother either!
Thinking back now, just as Xingxing had said, if she hadn’t been so busy, couldn’t she have gathered fish mint herself?
“It’s not that—I realize it now, I really do. I shouldn’t stop Xingxing from going to school. I should force her to go. Wife, please don’t be angry. I’m scared when you’re angry!”
Bai Da was truly frightened, terrified even. Terrified that Ye Xiu would be disappointed and would leave him.
What would he do then?
Bai Da shook his head frantically, his eyes flashing madly,
That simply couldn’t happen!
“Enough, you don’t need to say these things. Xingxing is doing quite well with Dad now, so let her stay with Dad!”
Ye Xiu now felt that Xingxing was doing quite well with her father-in-law, who she saw was very protective of Xingxing.
So naturally, it was better than at home. Now she was somewhat uncertain whether or not to continue staying in the town. Or should she transfer back to the village school?
Although people strive to climb higher and water flows downward, she could no longer deceive herself by saying that everything was fine with the kids at home!
“Ah, good, good, as long as you’re not angry, it’s fine. Not being angry is what matters!”
Bai Da quickly nodded, as long as Ye Xiu wasn’t angry, he’d do anything.
Ye Xiu stopped talking. The two, in silence, soon reached Bai Dan’s courtyard!
There was a dim light in the courtyard, which also had a light bulb.
Although the brightness was not very good, on such a night, the grandfather and granddaughter prepared a small table.
On it were the Braised Pork Belly they had just bought today, along with cold mixed eggplants, stir-fried pepper and eggs, paired with winter melon soup. Today, their meal was indeed not bad.
Bai Zhi said that she had made a small profit today, so of course, there was cause for celebration. Even Bai Dan had brought out the wine, ready to have a small drink.
Bai Zhi’s gaze shifted to the two standing outside the door and did not speak. Bai Dan, seeing his granddaughter’s unnatural expression, also turned around and saw Ye Xiu holding a bowl, also carrying things for Bai Zhi, giving an awkward smile without inviting them in.
Bai Dan thought about what just happened. His expression turned very ugly, his gaze also dropped a few degrees colder, his speech slightly slurred with drunkenness,
“What are you doing here, get out!”
Bai Dan pointed to the outside. He certainly didn’t welcome them.
“Dad, this is the Braised Pork Belly I made. I thought I’d let you and Xingxing give it a try. What time shall we go to change Xingxing’s dressing tomorrow?”
Ye Xiu was not angry but hurriedly carried the bowl inside, placing it on the table. Her gaze shifted to the dishes on the table.
To tell the truth, even she couldn’t make dishes like this.
The eggplants were topped with lots of seasonings. The sight of red and green peppers was enough to whet one’s appetite, and the stir-fried green pepper with eggs looked so tender…
Xingxing’s cooking was always delicious but also very appealing. However, when did she start to be so skilled at cooking, and why did she hardly remember it?
Ye Xiu glanced at it for a moment and then looked away, waiting for Bai Dan’s response. She really wanted to take another look at Bai Zhi, but she didn’t dare!
She really didn’t dare to face Xingxing’s aloof and cold gaze. It felt like a blunt knife cutting through flesh, repeatedly,
Cut once, hurt once, incessantly.
Though it was a self-inflicted situation, each time she looked, her heart ached unbearably.
“Let’s talk about it tomorrow. I’ll call you!”
Bai Dan initially wanted to say they didn’t need to worry, but then thought, they should see how serious Xingxing’s wounds were!
“Alright!” Ye Xiu immediately agreed, agreeing these days, she felt satisfied!
“Dad, we’ll head back first, we haven’t had dinner yet!”
Bai Da, seeing Ye Xiu showed no sign of leaving, frowned. His wife had been hungry for so long without eating yet!
How could this be acceptable?
Bai Dan’s face darkened immediately, glaring fiercely at Bai Da, and shouted loudly,
“If you don’t want to come, then scram, did I even ask you to come?”
Bai Da felt somewhat guilty; that wasn’t what he meant…
“Dad, I didn’t.”