CHAPTER 527: CHAPTER 529 XIA XIAO, WHAT SHOULD I DO?

"Xiaoxiao, have you become bold?" Gao Jiaxing pressed dangerously close to Xia Xiao.

Chuckling, Xia Xiao wrapped her arms tightly around Gao Jiaxing’s neck and said affectionately, "Yes, I’ve become bold, but it’s because you spoiled me, so don’t blame me."

Gao Jiaxing sighed and held Xia Xiao tighter. "I know you and him are nothing. You are my wife; we’ve been married for decades, and deep down, we still have each other. But whenever I see him with you, my heart feels uncomfortable."

"Ah, but he came to see you," Xia Xiao said helplessly.

"I’m just petty," Gao Jiaxing admitted he was a jealous type, fully aware that if it were not for Li Shengmei, Xia Xiao would not have ended up with him.

Gao Jiaxing was jealous, partly because He Xuebing was not inferior to him. Of course, in his heart, Gao Jiaxing still felt He Xuebing was slightly inferior.

But he couldn’t deny He Xuebing’s excellence, and Gao Jiaxing had to admit, if Xia Xiao had married He Xuebing, she would still have a good life, which was what made him uncomfortable.

"Mm, I like your jealousy," Xia Xiao kissed Gao Jiaxing, reassuring him, "Brother Gao, rest assured, you’re the one I like the most. I never regret marrying you. In this life, we depend on each other to death; I hope in the next life and the life after that, we can still be together."

Xia Xiao’s words instantly exhilarated Gao Jiaxing, transforming him into a wolf. On the night of fireworks and firecrackers, they clung to each other like glue, bathing in the river of love.

At the He Family, however, the New Year was somewhat chilly, all because of Li Shengmei and Dong Meihua.

Dong Meihua’s eyes were red from crying, her children were abroad, and the families of He Xuebing and He Xuewu were also outside. In the production team, it was just her and her mother-in-law, Li Shengmei, facing each other every day.

Unable to take it anymore and now that someone was willing to treat her well and marry her, why shouldn’t she remarry?

Thinking it through, Li Shengmei and Dong Meihua went to Yu Zhen to argue their cases, debating who was right and wrong. Once Yu Zhen got involved, it ended up with neither side looking good.

After understanding the situation, Yu Zhen felt pity for Dong Meihua and spoke a few words on her behalf in front of Li Shengmei, also trying to persuade Li Shengmei.

However, she also felt that Dong Meihua was of an age, her children already married, and there really was no need for her to remarry. She also criticized Dong Meihua.

During the festive season, Dong Meihua and Yu Zhen ended up arguing. Li Shengmei couldn’t hold back anymore and started hitting Dong Meihua, causing chaos in the family.

He Xuebing and He Xuewu looked displeased, and the expressions of Dong Meihua’s children were not any better. Li Shengmei was their mother and Dong Meihua was their aunt.

Moreover, with the matter of Dong Meihua’s remarriage, He Xuebing and He Xuewu couldn’t easily comment. Privately, they naturally sided with their late elder brother He Xuegang, so they couldn’t agree with Dong Meihua’s decision to remarry.

Most importantly, Dong Meihua’s children also did not support her, leaving her somewhat isolated and devastated.

What Xia Xiao hadn’t expected was, on the first day of the lunar new year, Dong Meihua actually came to see her.

"Have a seat," Xia Xiao said to Dong Meihua, who looked rather worn out now, then went to pour her a glass of water and pushed some candy and biscuits toward her, inviting her to eat.

Dong Meihua asked, "Xia Xiao, what should I do?"

The helpless Dong Meihua thought of Xia Xiao, so she came to seek her advice and shared her situation.

That man had once been an educated youth next door, and he was from the same hometown as Dong Meihua. However, since he had started a family here, he hadn’t been able to return to the city.

After his wife passed away and his child went out to work elsewhere, he was all alone. His circumstances weren’t that great, but Dong Meihua was lonely and wanted a companion. The man shared her feelings, and they saw eye to eye.

Xia Xiao fell silent for a moment. She didn’t want to meddle in the affairs of the He Family, but seeing Dong Meihua like this, she couldn’t help but say, "Your in-laws and children don’t agree. Are you really willing to go against everyone’s opposition and rejection to marry that man? Have you thought it through, that even if your child doesn’t accept it, you’ll still insist?"

Dong Meihua hesitated, clearly caring about her child’s opinion, and said, "Xia Xiao, could you help me persuade them? If you help me, they will definitely agree."

Xia Xiao shook her head and refused, "This is your family matter. I won’t interfere. But as someone you’ve known for so many years, let me give you a piece of advice. If you really want to marry him despite your in-laws and children’s displeasure, you should also be mentally prepared. If things don’t go well with that man, it will be hard to come back. What will you do if your child doesn’t accept you, doesn’t want to acknowledge you?"

"Of course, the path is yours to choose, and the consequences are yours to bear. So, if you want to marry that man and think he is the support for the rest of your life, please bring him to convince your family. If that man doesn’t even have the courage to come forward, then you should think it over again. I’ve said all I can. The choice is yours, and whatever happens, good or bad, is on you."

Dong Meihua fell silent, then looked up at Xia Xiao, touched her own face and gave a wry smile, "I’m falling further and further behind you."

"The difference between you and me is, I don’t think about relying on a man to complete me. I want to use my own hands, my own abilities to handle my affairs. Women should be independent, not just financially but also mentally. You could find something to do for yourself, and not be cooped up at home all the time, even a small business would do." Xia Xiao genuinely suggested.

"But I don’t know how to do anything," Dong Meihua said blankly.

"Then I can’t help you," Xia Xiao responded.

"But you are so capable, you..." Dong Meihua pled, looking at Xia Xiao.

Xia Xiao’s gaze turned colder as she said:

"I can’t interfere in your family matters no matter how capable I am. This request is too much. Plus, all these years, you’ve never thought about being a bit more independent or finding a job. You think you’re incapable of anything, then surely you are. You’ve been living off the He Family, and now off your husband’s pension. Your husband’s remaining wealth is in your hands. You say you want to remarry, but why would your in-laws and children disapprove? Put yourself in their shoes, if you were your mother-in-law, your children, would you agree?"

Xia Xiao thought that Dong Meihua wanting to remarry, seeking a new life, and looking for a man to take care of her was understandable.

But if Dong Meihua feels she is incapable of anything, thinking of living off a man, such thinking will not likely lead to a good life even if she remarries.

Moreover, if that man abandons her, and Dong Meihua wants to return to her children, her children might not accept her anymore.

If Dong Meihua were independent, it would be different; independent individuals, no matter the circumstances, can support themselves and not be a worry to others.

"You should communicate well with your children, I have other matters, so I won’t keep you company any longer," Xia Xiao said, lacking the patience to continue the conversation with Dong Meihua.