Chapter 295 That’s Unfilial

Even if the Li family doesn't want to see her, they are still her maternal grandparents. If she doesn't go, it would be unfilial, and it wouldn't sound good to others.

Looking at her clueless and foolish son, Ma Xiulian said in a rough voice, "Sanni needs to stay home and help with the chores. Otherwise, what are we supposed to do with all the housework after everyone's gone?!"

Upon hearing this, Chen Jianye immediately changed his tune, saying, "Then Sanni can stay home and do the chores."

My mother has already said this, so if you take Sanni away again, that would be truly unfilial.

Li Chunhua had no choice but to reluctantly let go.

You brat!

There will be plenty of opportunities to deal with her later.

Fortunately, Chen Jianye accompanied her back home and brought gifts, so her parents probably wouldn't go too far.

The eldest son and his family followed closely behind and went out the door.

Da Ni helped hold Si Ni's hand, Chen Jianguo carried a basket, and Zhao Mei, who was pregnant, went empty-handed.

She kept looking back at the house, her face showing some unease.

Because Erni's buttocks were bruised and sore yesterday, and she still hurts when she walks, we left her at home.

Although she did something wrong yesterday, she was still punished and made to kneel. Surely her mother-in-law wouldn't withhold food from her...

Because of what happened yesterday, Erni was afraid that Ma Xiulian was still angry, so she hid in the house and dared not go out, standing by the window watching her parents leave.

Even if her bottom didn't hurt, she still didn't want to go to her grandmother's house.

She looked down on the food at her maternal grandmother's house. When guests came, the most they would serve was a stir-fried cured pork dish, which was not as good as what she usually ate at home.

The red envelopes they gave out contained only a few cents, which was hardly enough.

Besides, my aunt is coming back today, and she'll definitely bring some delicious food. Grandma will also make roast pork, which is much more cost-effective than going to Grandma's house.

Seeing that her parents had walked away, she slowly moved back to bed and lay down.

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Outside, a basin of cool water was filled with a rag, which was then placed inside to wipe the dust off the tables and chairs.

Helian Jiao's eyes lit up when she saw it; she loved playing in the water!

It's been cold lately, so I've only been able to take a bath every few days. My grandma won't let me get wet at all, and I'm feeling really uncomfortable.

So she skipped and hopped over to Sanni, her chubby little hands reaching out to put in: "Third Sister! I'll help you wash the rag."

"No way!"

Sanni was startled and quickly picked up the basin of water.

The weather was cold, and the water was even more icy cold.

If you soak your baby's fair and tender hands in water, they'll definitely get chilblains.

She knew what it felt like to have chilblains—it was itchy and painful—and she couldn't let her precious child suffer like that!

Seeing this, Ma Xiulian immediately came over and coaxed softly, "Sweetie! The water's cold, let's not play in the water!"

Helian Jiao raised her chin and said in a sweet voice, "I'm not afraid of the cold!"

The little princess, pampered by her grandparents, never experienced the destructive power of icy water in the dead of winter.

However, the little princess has a strong internal heat, and even in winter she is like a little stove, her whole little body is warm and cozy.

Ma Xiulian knew her granddaughter well, so she said, "But the water used to wash the rags is very, very dirty."

As he spoke, he winked at Sanni.

Sanni was quick-witted; she immediately wiped the table leg a few times with a rag, then rinsed it in water, turning a basin of clean, clear water into something somewhat murky.

Helian Jiao immediately frowned and said in a childish voice, "Alright then, I won't wash the rag."

Just then, Gu Tingyun arrived: "My darling!"

Ma Xiulian smiled and coaxed her granddaughter, "Sweetie, go play with Tingyun. Just play with the ball you brought back yesterday in the yard!"

"Um!"

(End of this chapter)