From-DIDIDA Novels
1113 Prepare Your Dowry
Xu Lan’s heart ached for Xia Wen. If a married couple lived separately for too long, it would affect their relationship. Moreover, the way Xia Wen and Tan Jing lived separately was a totally different situation from how his brother lived separately from his wife. It was such an odd thing for a couple in the same city to live in separate locations.
With this arrangement, the relationship between Xia Wen and Tan Jing would likely break down soon. However, if they did not do this, the Xia family would face more difficulties in the future. It was better to let Tan Jing go away and do some reflections first. After the matter blew over, they could persuade Xia Wen to let Tan Jing come back.
“It’s settled then. We’ll start moving out tomorrow. I’ve already gotten someone to clean up the house in the countryside,” Xia Wen said.
“I’m not going! I won’t go! Over my dead body! How can you disregard the wishes of a living person like this! I haven’t agreed yet! Don’t even think about sending me there!” Tan Jing shouted hysterically as she pointed at Xia Wen.
The deafening yells were starting to bother Qiao Mei. Xia He could tell that Qiao Mei was feeling unwell and immediately said to Tan Jing, “Why are you shouting! It’s not like we’re going to kill you. It’s none of our business if you don’t like the idea! Why are you acting so atrociously here! Eldest Brother, bring her home quickly! Don’t let her disturb the peace here.”
The main issue had already been resolved. All that was left were the personal issues between Xia Wen and Tan Jing. Since Xia Wen had already made up his mind, it was not appropriate for them to say anything.
Xia Wen grabbed Tan Jing and started walking out. Tan Jing turned around fiercely and said to Qiao Mei, “Qiao Mei! You’ll definitely die a horrible death! Something will definitely happen to you when you give birth! Hahaha! Just wait and see! The heavens have eyes! They’ll definitely make what I say true!”
“Madness! From now on, she’s not allowed to come to our house! She’s really crazy!” Xu Lan said fearfully towards the door.
Everyone present, except Qiao Mei, was so frightened that they broke out in a cold sweat. Qiao Mei behaved like nothing had happened and simply sat there drinking tea and eating snacks. She had almost finished half the snacks on the table.
“Qiao Mei, don’t take her words to heart. She’s a crazy woman. Don’t get angry. You’re pregnant now, so don’t let it affect your health,” Liu Fen said worriedly.
“I know, Second Aunt-in-law. I don’t take her seriously at all.” Qiao Mei smiled sweetly at everyone and they all felt much more at ease.
Since it was getting late, Qiao Mei and Xia He did not rush back home. They made a call to Zhang Wei and told him that everything was fine and that there was no need for everyone at home to worry.
As Xia He recalled what happened, she still felt a little afraid. She insisted on sleeping in the same room as Qiao Mei tonight. Since the bed in the room was big enough to accommodate three to four adults, Xu Lan just let them be.
As they lay on the bed, Xia He held Qiao Mei’s hand tightly and did not dare to let go for even a moment. She behaved like if she let go, Qiao Mei would disappear, or that if she got distracted for a moment, Qiao Mei would leave her.
“Say, if you grip any tighter, my bones will break!” Qiao Mei said as she patted Xia He.
“Nonsense! I’m not gripping that tightly.” Xia He quickly took a look at Qiao Mei’s hand. There was already some redness on her fair hand. It seemed that she had indeed used too much strength.
“I’m sorry…” Xia He said guiltily as she gently rubbed the redness on Qiao Mei’s hand.
Qiao Mei knew that Xia He was worried about her, so she did not say anything. The two of them just leaned against each other, neither of them able to sleep or wanted to speak. They just lay there quietly, as if they would be able to console each other this way.
Qiao Mei thought that it was fortunate that Xia He was around today. If Xia He had not spoken up for her, she would have to be the one to say those harsh words about the Tan family. It was inevitable that she would get angry and it would not be good for the babies.
She would alway remember how nice Xia He was to her.
“What kind of person do you like?” Qiao Mei suddenly asked curiously.
“Why are you suddenly asking me this? Don’t tell me you still want to matchmake me with Luo Yu. I already told you that I don’t like Luo Yu and it’s impossible between us,” Xia He said in all seriousness.
“That’s not what I mean. I just want to know what kind of person you like. Then I can help you keep a lookout. Won’t it be good if you can find someone suitable? I can even prepare a bountiful dowry for you,” Qiao Mei said.
“Dowry? How can you be the one preparing dowry for me? How can a younger sister-in-law prepare dowry for her elder sister? You’re really muddle-headed,” Xia He said as she looked at Qiao Mei dotingly.