Chapter 154 Otherwise, don't blame me for being rebellious.

Seeing Xia Yuhuan leave in a hurry, Chi Yanzhou didn't say anything, but just silently watched Xia Yuhuan's back.

Chi Yanzhou knew she was deliberately avoiding him.

After Xia Yuhuan left, Chi Yanzhou lowered his eyes, his hands, which were placed flat in front of him, clenched into fists.

He only slowly released his hand when he felt the pain in his palm.

Just now, Xia Yuhuan was lying on the bed. The feeling that he was breathing but seemed not to exist made him feel scared, and even now, he still feels lingering fear.

He had just absurdly thought that her body was still there, but her soul was gone.

But that eerie feeling was deeply etched in his mind and he couldn't shake it off.

Xia Yuhuan was unaware of Chi Yanzhou's thoughts. Once out of his sight, Xia Yuhuan relaxed completely.

She warned herself: I need to be more careful in the future and not do anything reckless. I must not enter the space in front of people, whether physically or mentally, otherwise things could go wrong.

Xia Yuhuan went downstairs and took a walk, only to find that no one was home.

So Mom and Dad went out?

Xia Yuhuan couldn't find anyone and didn't want to go upstairs to face Chi Yanzhou for the time being, so she simply sat on the sofa and began to recall the knowledge she had just learned in the space.

The newly learned medicinal herbs were still unfamiliar to her, even though she had memorized their main characteristics such as medicinal properties, uses, and shapes.

But reviewing often is never a bad thing.

Xia Yuhuan was writing something down when she heard a sound coming from outside the door.

She turned her head and saw Grandpa Chi and Grandma Chi leading He Xiaojie in through the door.

When He Xiaojie saw Xia Yuhuan, his eyes lit up. He shook off the old couple's hands and ran towards Xia Yuhuan with his small legs.

When Xia Yuhuan saw He Xiaojie, her expression softened, and she stood up and took two steps to greet him.

She crouched down and hugged He Xiaojie, who was rushing towards her, before smiling and asking, "Xiaojie, did you cause any trouble for your great-grandparents today?"

He Xiaojie shook his head.

Grandma Chi also smiled and said, "We haven't caused any trouble. Xiao Jie is very well-behaved. He eats and plays by himself. We don't have to worry about him at all. You've raised him very well."

He added, "I was worried that you and Xiao Jie wouldn't get along, but I didn't expect you two to have such a good relationship. It's a blessing for Xiao Jie."

After all, in the world's perception, stepmothers are not good to their stepchildren.

He Xiaojie was adopted by Chi Yanzhou, so having a stepmother will definitely make her life even more difficult.

Chi Yanzhou was still unconscious, and everyone felt that once Xia Yuhuan married into the family, He Xiaojie would definitely not have a good life.

To everyone's surprise, Xia Yuhuan not only didn't make things difficult for He Xiaojie, but also treated him very well.

If you didn't know better, you'd think they were mother and son.

Xia Yuhuan smiled faintly and said, "Xiao Jie is so well-behaved, like a little angel. It's my blessing to have such a good son. How could I not get along with him?"

He Xiaojie's eyes lit up when he heard this, and he looked at Xia Yuhuan with joy in his eyes.

He gently nuzzled against Xia Yuhuan's neck, nestled in her arms, and held her tightly, refusing to let go.

They looked quite attached to each other.

Xia Yuhuan could clearly sense He Xiaojie's attachment.

Although the mother and son usually had a good relationship, she could tell that He Xiaojie was more dependent on her than usual at this moment.

He displayed an emotion even stronger than when they were together normally.

She couldn't help but narrow her eyes slightly, subtly glancing at the elderly couple.

Xia Yuhuan naturally picked up He Xiaojie and asked the two elders, "Was Xiaojie well-behaved at the old house today? Did he get into any conflicts with the other children?"

After hearing this, Grandpa Chi curled his lip in disdain: "He's just a mute who can't speak, what kind of conflict could he possibly have with anyone?"

Even if he can't play with other kids, he'll just be a good-for-nothing who gets bullied.

Old Master Chi's obvious disdain and malice immediately turned Xia Yuhuan's face cold.

Seeing Xia Yuhuan's unpleasant expression, Old Mrs. Chi quickly tugged at Old Mr. Chi's sleeve.

She smiled at Xia Yuhuan and said, "Xiao Huan, don't listen to your grandfather's nonsense. He just has a foul mouth and likes to talk nonsense, but he doesn't mean any harm."

Xia Yuhuan had no intention of backing down.

She said coldly, "Grandpa, Xiao Jie isn't a mute who can't speak; he just doesn't want to talk."

"Furthermore, regardless of whether he can speak or not, he is Chi Yanzhou's adopted child, legally recognized and accepted by our family. He is rightfully our Chi family's child."

"As his great-grandfather, you should protect Xiao Jie even if others bully him. How could you say such hurtful things to him?"

"Who's his great-grandfather? I'm not! He's a mute little boy with no parents. If it weren't for the kind-hearted Chi family taking him in, he would have been a beggar on the streets long ago, and..."

Grandpa Chi was already dissatisfied with Xia Yuhuan, and now she was so provoked by her attitude that he spoke recklessly.

"Grandpa Chi!" Xia Yuhuan raised her voice, interrupting Grandpa Chi.

Old Master Chi was interrupted and was somewhat displeased.

But when he met Xia Yuhuan's gaze, he was so struck by her cold and sharp eyes that he was speechless.

How come this brat has such a strong aura?

Xia Yuhuan suppressed her coldness and looked down at He Xiaojie gently, saying, "Xiaojie, I have something to say to your great-grandfather. Why don't you go back to your room and wait for me?"

He Xiaojie hugged her neck and shook his head desperately.

Mom had a conflict with her great-grandfather because of him. He didn't want to leave; he wanted to stay with her.

If he could talk, he would definitely tell his mother not to argue with his great-grandfather because of him.

Unfortunately, he doesn't know how.

At this moment, He Xiaojie felt a strong urge to speak for the first time.

Seeing that he didn't want to leave, Xia Yuhuan didn't force him, and said, "How about Xiao Jie covers his ears with his hands?"

"Because what I'm about to say is a bit harsh, impolite, and not suitable for children to hear."

He Xiaojie blinked and nodded obediently.

Then he reached out and covered his ears.

That obedient appearance melted Xia Yuhuan's heart.

How could anyone not like such a well-behaved and adorable child?

Xia Yuhuan hugged He Xiaojie tightly, looked at Grandpa Chi, and said coldly, "Grandpa, I hope I will never hear you say such things again."

“Regardless of how outsiders view Xiao Jie, you are a member of the Chi family and his nominal great-grandfather. Even if you can’t treat him like your own great-grandson, you shouldn’t be prejudiced against him and say such hurtful things.”

"Moreover, although Xiao Jie's mother is a scoundrel, his father is a great hero who stood tall and protected the country. Don't you feel guilty for humiliating the orphan of a martyr like this?"

"Don't forget, the fact that you can stand here and criticize Xiao Jie right now is thanks to the sacrifices of countless martyrs like Xiao Jie's father!"

"So please show more respect to Xiao Jie from now on!"

"I don't want to hear any more words of humiliation directed at Xiao Jie from you, otherwise, don't blame me for being disrespectful!"