Chapter 40 The Feeling of Dad's Support

Chi Shaokang was very pleased to see the serious look on Xia Yuhuan's face.

He raised his hand and gently patted her head.

It's as affectionate as a father patting his daughter's head.

“Xiao Huan, you are a good child. Consider this a favor I owe you. If you need any help from me, just let me know.”

Xia Yuhuan was somewhat stunned by his affectionate gesture of gently patting her head.

Hearing his words, she subconsciously said, "Dad, we're family, you're being too formal."

Upon hearing this, Chi Shaokang couldn't help but chuckle: "Yes, Dad misspoke. We're family, so there's no such thing as owing favors. If you need anything, just come to Dad."

Yan Hu stared blankly at Chi Shaokang, who was chatting and laughing happily with Xia Yuhuan.

The leader he knew was not a cheerful person.

It's a good thing if you don't scare people to tears with a cold face.

The reason why the leader treats Xia Yuhuan so well is not only because she is his daughter-in-law and capable, but also because the leader genuinely likes Xia Yuhuan, a junior, and treats her like his own daughter.

However, Yan Hu looked at the smile on Xia Yuhuan's face, and the corners of his mouth twitched, revealing a smile.

Not to mention the leader, he also quite liked Xia Yuhuan.

He thought: It's hard not to like a girl who is so cheerful and beautiful.

"Dad, since everything's alright here, I'll head back now. It's the third day after my parents' wedding, and if I don't go, who knows what kind of trouble Xia Jianyong will cause again," Xia Yuhuan said, pursing her lips.

When Chi Shaokang saw Xia Yuhuan mention Xia Jianyong by his given name instead of calling him "Dad," a glint of malice flashed in his eyes.

Although Xia Jianyong is Xiao Huan's biological father, he is no good.

Whether Xia Qingqing's death was his or not is another matter, but he has already sent people to verify Xiao Huan's disappearance back then.

The truth is indeed as Xia Yuhuan said: the elderly man who adopted her, Xia Youde, had reported the case to the police station and left his address. As long as you go, you will definitely be able to find him.

Xia Jianyong knew about this, but he never went to look for it.

Therefore, it has been confirmed that Xia Jianyong abandoned Xia Yuhuan.

As he thought about it, he felt even more sorry for Xia Yuhuan.

"Okay, I'll have Yan Hu take you back right away."

"If you're not happy staying at the Xia family's house, go home early. No one there will make you suffer."

"If the Xia family dares to bully you, just fight back. If anything happens, Dad will cover for you. If they're not satisfied, let them come find me," Chi Shaokang instructed.

Upon hearing this, Xia Yuhuan blinked slightly: "Is this really a good idea? Won't it cause you trouble?"

Although she enjoyed humiliating her scumbag father and his family, she didn't want to cause trouble for Chi Shaokang because of it.

"No, Xiao Huan's matter will never be a problem," Chi Shaokang said.

Xia Yuhuan smiled shyly: "Is this what it feels like to have Dad backing you up? It seems pretty good, hehe."

Although she was pampered and spoiled by her grandfather in her previous life and did not lack love, the feeling of her grandfather's love and her father's love was still different.

She truly felt the love and pampering that Chi Shaokang gave her, like a daughter.

Chi Shaokang liked her straightforward personality; she said what she was thinking. This direct and clear way of getting along was much more comfortable than those who played tricks and beat around the bush.

He said, "Xiao Huan, as long as we are family, Dad will always be your support and backing, and will always stand up for you. Just do whatever you want."

Chi Shaokang is not an unconditionally loving person. He naturally distinguishes between close and distant relatives. For him, Xia Yuhuan became his daughter-in-law and entered his field of vision first, and only then would he show his affection and doting.

So as long as Xia Yuhuan is his daughter-in-law and his junior, he will treat her well.

But he couldn't guarantee how their relationship would develop if they lost the bond of being family.

Perhaps he still treats her like a daughter, or perhaps they are just strangers. Who can say for sure what the future holds?

"Okay, I understand, Dad. I'll head back now." Xia Yuhuan said with a smile.

"By the way, Xiao Huan, I have a question for you." Chi Shaokang seemed to suddenly remember something and called out to Xia Yuhuan.

Xia Yuhuan: "What is it? Please ask."

"Would you like to go to work?" Chi Shaokang asked.

He quickly explained, "Don't take it personally. I'm not forcing you to work. Even if you never work, your family can support you. What I mean is, if there were a job opportunity, would you be willing to take it?"

Xia Yuhuan thought for a moment and asked, "Do you mean work at the hospital?"

Given the medical skills and abilities she demonstrated today, it's highly likely that the hospital will invite her to work there. Chi Shaokang's actions can be seen as taking precautions by asking for her opinion in advance.

Chi Shaokang nodded slightly: "That's right. If you're willing, I'll agree for you if someone asks. If you're not willing, I'll refuse for you."

“Then please don’t refuse. Let him come and talk to me directly. Whether he comes to work at the hospital or not, I can only make a decision after we have discussed it with the hospital.” Xia Yuhuan said.

She didn't mean to stay unemployed indefinitely.

But she also needs to see if the hospital's offer is appealing before deciding whether to come and work there.

"Okay. I understand now." Chi Shaokang nodded gently and said.

Yan Hu saw Xia Yuhuan off.

After entering the compound, Yan Hu originally intended to send Xia Yuhuan back to the Chi family.

Xia Yuhuan, however, asked him to take her directly to the Xia family home.

Yan Hu asked her with some surprise, "Xia, aren't you going back to your parents' home today? Don't you need to go home to get your gifts?"

"I won't take it." Xia Yuhuan blinked and said, "Anyway, I didn't want to give them anything nice in the first place, so this saves me the trouble."

"Besides, didn't I already accept a gift?"

As Xia Yuhuan spoke, she picked up the pork and eggs in her hand and shook them.

These were things Xia Yuhuan had Yan Hu specially ask her to stop the car and buy them at the market when they passed by earlier.

Actually, everyone is poor these days. Even for city dwellers, bringing a few pounds of pork, two cans of food, and some eggs when returning home for a wedding is enough.

In fact, this gift is already quite generous.

However, the Chi family's social standing was simply too high, so when preparing gifts, Zhang Xianya subconsciously prepared one for Xia Yuhuan.

Xia Yuhuan was never really willing to give the Xia family good things, not even just three items.

She happened to be going out on business, so she just changed the gift to a regular one, which she thought was fine!

At 11:00 AM, at the Xia family's residence.

Xia Yuhuan's late arrival made Xia Jianyong's face turn as black as the bottom of a pot.

He had already angrily gone into his study.

Xia Zhuyu whispered to Li Rouyue, "Mom, Xia Yuhuan wouldn't really be so unconventional as to not even return for her wedding, would she?"

Li Rouyue frowned and remained silent.

She originally thought that even if Xia Yuhuan was crazy or a troublemaker, she wouldn't go too far.

It was almost lunchtime, and Xia Yuhuan still hadn't returned, so Li Rouyue wasn't sure either.

Just then, they heard a car horn outside the yard.

Xia Zhuyu and Li Rouyue exchanged a glance, and at the same time, several words appeared in their eyes: Xia Yuhuan is back.