Ye Xiu’s mouth curved into a faint smile as she reached out and pinched Bai Zhi’s little cheek. "So little flesh, how can Xingxing be so thin?"
Nowadays, people think being chubby signifies good fortune and health, like the group pet.
Just by looking at her figure, everyone would know she is well-cared for, that she must be eating very well to be so blessed.
Bai Zhi simply spoke without asking why, as that was Ye Xiu’s choice.
"Xingxing, marriage is not so simple, that one can just divorce if they want to. After all these years of affection, and there’s the three of you children between Bai Da and me. It doesn’t matter much to me, but I don’t want you to be labeled as children from a single-parent family."
Ye Xiu didn’t want her children to be subjected to criticism, there’s a saying, isn’t there? That spit and bile can drown you. She didn’t want such a thing to happen to her children.
"That’s an excuse. The children are just your excuse for not wanting to divorce."
There may be people who look at them with prejudice, but what of it? It’s not like anyone will die from it.
"However, if not divorcing, then there’s no need to keep talking about it. Saying too much is also not good."
If she really decided not to divorce, then she shouldn’t keep talking about it. Bai Zhi always felt that there was something off about Bai Da. How to put it? He was too good to Ye Xiu, almost abnormally so. Under such circumstances, Ye Xiu might say something once or twice because he cares and agree to anything, but in the long run, it might lead to problems.
"I know, I know. Mom has a sense of measure. I just wanted him to make a choice. Xingxing, trust Mom, okay? Mom is very happy today because you finally called me Mom."
Thinking about this, the corners of her mouth couldn’t help but lift up in joy.
Although Xingxing seemed cold, she still cared about her mother. That was enough, more than enough.
"I just don’t like Nan Xi."
It wasn’t really calling you Mom.
"I know, I know. Xingxing, I’m going now, I’ll be back soon."
Ye Xiu gave a laugh before she stood up and walked out.
For some reason, Bai Zhi suddenly felt stuffy in her chest, a kind of dull pain, and her eyelids twitched.
Bai Zhi walked toward the room. Wu Wa was doing her homework. Although she knew how to, her handwriting wasn’t pretty, so she always practiced when she got home.
"Ah Zhi, what’s wrong?"
"I feel like something’s not right. I’m going to Bai Ye’s place. When Grandpa comes back, tell him, will you?"
Bai Zhi finished speaking and chased after Ye Xiu. Bai Zhi moved quickly and soon caught up with her.
"Xingxing, why are you here? Are you worried about me?"
Ye Xiu smiled again. Really, Ye Xiu was the kind of woman with a charm about her, growing more beautiful with time, especially when she smiled. You’d feel like nothing else mattered but to see her smile.
"Not really. I just happened to pass by, just passing through..."
Bai Zhi turned her face away, not wanting Ye Xiu to see her blush,
"Haha, Xingxing, you’re so cute."
Ye Xiu couldn’t stop laughing. Her Xingxing was so awkward, and she had noticed it—her little girl’s ears were turning red.
"Xingxing, is studying hard?"
Ye Xiu started chatting with Bai Zhi, bit by bit.
"Then, do you need Mom to tutor you?"
As Ye Xiu asked this question, she felt a bit nervous. How much she hoped Xingxing would say she needed it?
As expected, Xingxing’s answer was that she didn’t need it. But it didn’t matter, hasn’t there been progress already?