Chapter 827 Big Brother, where's your wife?

Lin Jiangbei knew about Huo Nanxiao's past, and he also knew about Xia Ningxi's past.

To him, Xia Ningxi had saved his life and was a second chance at life. In Lin Jiangbei's heart, Xia Ningxi was an excellent person. He couldn't understand why Huo Nanxiao would treat Xia Ningxi and his biological children like this for Xia Wanwan's sake.

If Xia Wanwan were a good person, that would be one thing, but Lin Jiangbei looked at her from all angles and felt that Xia Wanwan was a weak and helpless innocent flower.

Remembering the scandals she had been involved in and the fact that she was a big liar, Lin Jiangbei had even less of a good impression of Xia Wanwan.

To be honest, seeing Xia Wanwan in the hospital is really bad luck.

He glared angrily at Ling Shuang.

Ling Shuang suppressed her temper and took Huo Nanxiao and Xia Wanwan to see the dean.

After returning from her busy schedule, Ling Shuang found Lin Jiangbei still sulking in the ward.

"What are you angry about?" Ling Shuang asked.

Lin Jiangbei: "Have you forgotten who they are? Why are you helping Xia Wanwan? I don't want that woman to be treated in our hospital. I feel unlucky to be in the same hospital as her. Besides, what if she comes to cause trouble for Sister Xia?"

"Don't worry, Second Uncle didn't agree to let Xia Wanwan be treated in our hospital. Huo Nanxiao also found an attending physician for Xia Wanwan, but Xia Wanwan's illness is quite complicated, and he wants to see several doctors to get their opinions. He doesn't plan to stay." Ling Shuang reassured him.

Lin Jiangbei's expression softened considerably upon hearing this, but he was still not very happy: "I always felt that Huo Nanxiao was here for Sister Xia."

“It’s possible. They just gave Xia Wanwan a check-up at the hospital. Xia Wanwan pays a lot of attention to obstetrics, so it seems she wants to have a child.” Ling Shuang said with a serious expression.

Lin Jiangbei: "Are they having a baby?"

Ling Shuang smiled and said, "What's the use of thinking about it? The doctor has already examined Xia Wanwan, but her physical condition has made her unable to have children in the past few years. In other words, she can't have children right now."

"Could it be that they're trying to steal the child from Sister Xia?" Lin Jiangbei immediately became serious.

Ling Shuang found him quite amusing: "It has nothing to do with us, why are you in such a hurry?"

"I just couldn't stand by and watch. I didn't want Sister Xia to be bullied. She's been comforting me all this time, and I really like her," Lin Jiangbei muttered softly.

Ling Shuang gently cupped his face: "Good brother, this is none of our business, it's not our place to interfere. Xia Ningxi is an adult, she can handle her own affairs, so let's not worry about it."

"Okay," Lin Jiangbei replied in a low, muffled voice.

In the evening, Huo Nanxiao took Xia Wanwan away. He had originally wanted to invite Ling Shuang to dinner, but she refused, so he could only leave with Xia Wanwan.

After he left, Xia Ningxi quietly came out of the hospital, peeking around cautiously, afraid that Huo Nanxiao might be staking out the area.

"What are you hiding from, sneaking around like this? Huo Nanxiao has already left. I personally saw him off. Don't worry, he's not here." Ling Shuang noticed Xia Ningxi and said with a smile.

Xia Ningxi's cheeks flushed: "That's good."

"Shall I take you back?" Ling Shuang suggested.

Xia Ningxi shook her head: "No need, I have to pick up my child from kindergarten, it's inconvenient."

"Let's go together, and see those three kids while we're at it." Ling Shuang enthusiastically pulled Xia Ningxi into the car.

"I drove here," Xia Ningxi said, looking troubled.

Ling Shuang tossed the car keys to the bodyguard: "Drive it back."

Then, he took Xia Ningxi to pick up the three children from school and drove them to a nearby seven-star restaurant for dinner.

The three little ones were very enthusiastic and kept thanking Ling Shuang.

What excited them most was that the restaurant would give each child a colorful balloon, which made them extremely happy.

"It's my treat tonight, order whatever you like," Ling Shuang said generously.

Xia Ningxi casually ordered some of the children's favorite foods.

Ling Shuang glanced at the menu and added a few more items. As she handed the menu to the waiter, she received a call from Ling Xiao, and she quickly added five more dishes.

"We can't finish it," Xia Ningxi reminded them.

Ling Shuang smiled and said, "My older brother is coming over in a little while, you don't mind, do you?"

"Do you think I mind?" Xia Ningxi asked in return.

Ling Shuang: "We've known each other for so long, it's fine to sit down and have a meal together, no need to be nervous."

She thought Xia Ningxi was just shy.

Was Xia Ningxi shy? She was clearly trying to avoid suspicion.

Ling Shuang definitely didn't know that her older brother had been tricked into marriage, let alone that Ling Xiao's wife was Xia Ningxi!

If she knew, she probably wouldn't be able to laugh at all right now.

Xia Ningxi took a deep breath, suppressing her anxiety.

When she saw Ling Xiao, she tried her best to act like a complete stranger and greeted him politely.

"Uncle Ling, you're here!" Chu Chu said excitedly in her childish voice.

Xingxing: "Uncle looks so handsome today! His clothes match my mommy's perfectly."

Huo Yuan: "Did Uncle fly here in a big plane?"

The three little ones were overly enthusiastic.

Ling Xiao smiled and sat down: "I came by car today, not by plane. Are you all hungry? Have you ordered anything?"

"I ordered, I ordered, Uncle. Here's the menu. See if you want to add anything else." Chu Chu immediately handed the menu to Ling Xiao. Her small, palm-sized face was incredibly cute, especially the two little pigtails on her head and her big, beautiful crescent-shaped eyes, which were simply irresistible.

Although Ling Xiao wasn't familiar with the child, he genuinely liked her because she was so cute. After glancing at the menu, he ordered several more flavors of juice and different cakes and pastries for the children.

The three little ones were overjoyed and became even more enthusiastic than before.

Chu Chu even took the initiative to change seats, insisting on sitting next to Ling Xiao.

Ling Xiao couldn't resist picking the little one up and letting her sit on his lap, then handed her a glass of children's juice.

"Try it, is it good?" Ling Xiao asked in a low voice.

Chu Chu: "It's so sweet and delicious! I love it, thank you, Uncle." Chu Chu was overjoyed.

Huo Yuan and Xingxing's eyes lit up.

"Is it delicious?"

I'd like to try it too.

The two older brothers hurriedly gathered around Ling Xiao. They didn't drink anything else, just the cup that Chu Chu had drunk.

Ling Xiao didn't know why the triplets loved to drink from the same cup; he didn't understand but respected their choice.

He let his three children sit around him and make a ruckus.

Ling Shuang was dumbfounded. She was puzzled because Ling Xiao didn't like children, but he was very tolerant of Xia Ningxi's children.

“My older brother really likes these three kids,” Ling Shuang said to Xia Ningxi.

Xia Ningxi's inner thoughts: If he's on his household registration and he hates it, then Xia Ningxi and her child are doomed.

However, she must never let Ling Shuang know about her relationship with Ling Xiao.

She feigned composure: "Mr. Ling is a cold-faced but warm-hearted person, and the children like him very much."

“Yes, they like my older brother very much too.” Ling Shuang changed the subject and asked Ling Xiao, “Brother, didn’t you get married abroad? We haven’t seen you bring your wife home all these years.”

Cough cough—

Xia Ningxi choked on a mouthful of juice and coughed repeatedly.

"What's wrong? Are you alright?" Ling Shuang quickly comforted Xia Ningxi.

Xia Ningxi coughed for a while, then shook her head: "No, it's nothing, I just choked."

It took her a while to regain her composure, and she glanced at Ling Xiao thoughtfully.

Ling Xiao was also looking at her, his gaze unreadable, making it impossible to guess his thoughts.

Ling Shuang: "You two seem to know each other quite well?"

"No," Xia Ningxi immediately denied.

Ling Shuang glanced at Ling Xiao, feeling something was off for some reason, but she couldn't quite put her finger on it. She just felt that Ling Xiao had some inexplicable feelings for Xia Ningxi, and he was unusually kind and attentive to the children.

Logically, when Xia Ningxi returned to China, Tian Chunxia should have arranged accommodation for her and the enrollment of her three children. However, Ling Xiao, who was always busy, took on this responsibility. Not only that, he also gave up his favorite house for Xia Ningxi and the children to live in.

Something feels off.