Uncle Xia, somewhat embarrassed by Aunt Xia’s 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, we’ll talk more when we get home."
Seeing Uncle Xia and Aunt Xia , Xia Chuyi couldn’t help but smile, thinking: It probably isn’t anything serious.
It wasn’t 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 family’s 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 Xia’s dissatisfaction with Mother Xia had reached a peak.
"If we’re 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 couldn’t 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 father’s 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 family’s New Year’s feast, doesn’t he?"
She had no intention of going back, but her brother Xia Chengzong had to return.
Upon hearing this, Aunt Xia tapped on Xia Chuyi’s forehead with her finger and said, "You second branch don’t even have your own house, how can you host a New Year’s feast?"
Xia Chuyi smiled and responded, "Isn’t there still Uncle Xia’s 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; I’m 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 don’t 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 couldn’t help but burst into laughter, cheerfully responding to Aunt Xia, "That’s 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, I’m nothing compared to her, Zhao Chunxiao!"
Though she said this, the smile on her face couldn’t be hidden.
In the end, Aunt Xia couldn’t help but shake her head, tapping Xia Chuyi’s forehead with her finger, and said, "You’re 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, it’s okay," Xia Chuyi said, "On New Year’s Day, I wasn’t planning to go back. I’ll go when it’s time to visit the grave."
"What do you mean?" Aunt Xia asked curiously.
Xia Chuyi explained, "During the New Year’s days, it’s actually a good time to do business. Since my brother is going home, I’ll 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 we’ll 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, I’m not planning on letting her know about this."
Hearing her words, Aunt Xia nodded and said, "That’s also good, to avoid her stirring up trouble when she finds out."