Xu Zhixia paused for a moment, and a hint of anger flashed in his eyes.
If it's just her, she can bear it.
But when it came to Zhou An and Haohao, it completely touched her sore spot.
Her slender fingers were clenched into fists, and her fingertips were turning white from the force.
His voice turned a few degrees colder: "I know."
"Mom, don't worry, I'm just going to check my body."
After a pause, he continued, "I'll go find Aunt Zhao. You wait for me at home."
Aunt Zhao works in the supply and marketing cooperative. No one knows more about gossip than her.
After Xu Zhixia finished speaking, he strode outside.
When I met other aunts on the road, they all looked at me in surprise.
If the news that they couldn't have children got out, they would be too embarrassed to go out.
Comrade Xu acted as if nothing had happened. He is really... courageous.
Although there was a lot of gossip, most people just wanted to watch the fun and did not have much hostility.
The island is not small, but not too big either, so any little movement can become a scene of excitement in the eyes of others.
When Xu Zhixia arrived at the supply and marketing cooperative, Aunt Zhao was listening to a few aunts gossiping.
Because they were quite far away, Xu Zhixia couldn't hear clearly what they were saying.
The aunt sitting on the far left had sharp eyes and noticed her coming, and her expression immediately changed.
After touching the aunt next to him, the others seemed to realize something and shut up at the same time.
When they turned around and saw Xu Zhixia, they showed guilty expressions.
"I suddenly remembered that I haven't collected the clothes at home yet."
"Yes, my family should also dry the vegetables."
"You guys chat first, I'll go back and pickle some vegetables."
A flurry of chattering voices rang out, each with their own reasons, as they fled in panic.
Aunt Zhao, on the other hand, waved as if nothing had happened: "Xia Xia is here, come and sit down."
Xu Zhixia pursed her lips, walked to Aunt Zhao and sat down on the bench.
Before she could speak, Aunt Zhao took the initiative to say, "I know why you came here."
"But I don't know who spread the news."
"It seems someone who happened to be passing by and heard it, knew it was a woman who said it, but the voice was indistinguishable."
A hint of disappointment flashed in Xu Zhixia's eyes. Since Aunt Zhao said so, it was most likely that the person would not be found.
Aunt Zhao looked embarrassed and asked hesitantly: "Xia Xia, you are really going to the hospital..."
She stopped talking midway, but everyone knew what she meant next.
Xu Zhixia remained calm and composed, and responded to Xu's mother's question: "I just go for a regular checkup."
"As for the child... I adopted Haohao as my godparents. Firstly, we are destined to be together, and secondly, I really like him."
Aunt Zhao smiled awkwardly and did not respond.
But I complained in my heart, no problem? No one would believe it.
If there is really nothing wrong, why have I been married to Captain Zhou for so long without any children?
It's not just Aunt Zhao who thinks so; other aunts on the island also have the same idea.
But Xu Zhixia didn't know, but even if she knew, she wouldn't care.
After living two lifetimes, the principle she understood best was not to let other people's words influence her.
If Zhou An and Haohao were not involved, she would not care about this matter.
There is a more serious problem right now. What would happen if Zhou An knew...?
Soon Xu Zhixia knew the answer to this question.
While having dinner, Zhou An looked normal, as if he didn't know that Xu Zhixia had gone to the hospital.
This made Xu Zhixia breathe a sigh of relief without leaving any trace, and he relaxed completely.
But she realized in the evening that she had relaxed too early.
"Xia Xia, why are you going to the hospital?"
Zhou An gently bit Xu Zhixia's earlobe, applying a little force as if punishing her.
Xu Zhixia's body was tense, and her slender hands were placed on his shoulders.
"I'm going to get a physical..."
Before he could finish his words, Zhou An exerted a little force and Xu Zhixia exclaimed.
"Are you going to use the same trick you use to deceive outsiders to deceive me?"
The hoarse voice was filled with indescribable lust, making people blush and their hearts beat faster.
Xu Zhixia's eyes were blank. After hesitating for a moment, she stammered, "I think... I haven't had a child for so long..."
He didn't finish the rest of his words because Zhou An blocked his mouth.
"You don't have children, it's all my fault for not trying hard enough..."
He emphasized the word "effort".
Xu Zhixia had a bad premonition, which soon came true.
The sound of crying echoed in the small room: "You really tried hard enough..."
Someone was afraid of trying too hard and annoying Xu Zhixia, so he stopped after being slightly satisfied.
Zhou An held Xu Zhixia in his arms and gently kissed her forehead.
The hoarse voice soothed: "It's our business, don't worry about what people outside say."
His hot hand fell on Xu Zhixia's lower abdomen: "Maybe the seeds have been planted here... already."
Xu Zhixia's face flushed red, and she was so tired that she had difficulty speaking.
He glared at Zhou An angrily and closed his eyes exhausted.
At least she was now sure of one thing, that Zhou An would not be angry with her because of such boring things.
The next day, when they were having breakfast, Xu's mother seemed to be hesitant to speak.
Although she didn't say anything, Xu Zhixia knew what she was worried about.
I simply pointed it out directly: "Mom, I asked yesterday, but I don't know who spread this rumor."
"There's no need for us to explain. The innocent will be innocent."
"Because we've gone to so much trouble on this matter, it actually seems problematic."
Xu's mother was worried. She knew this, but she felt uncomfortable just leaving the matter alone.
But things have come to this point, and she can't think of a better solution.
He could only sigh helplessly and agree with Xu Zhixia's words.
But what Xu Zhixia didn't expect was that the incident did not end there.
In the afternoon, she was called to school by Teacher Zhou.
Teacher Zhou is Haohao’s homeroom teacher, a very kind and amiable female teacher who is in her fifties.
Because she had taught at school before, she was no stranger to Teacher Zhou.
When Xu Zhixia hurried to the school, she saw Haohao standing in the corner of the office, looking like he was about to cry.
She felt a surge of anger in her heart, but she suppressed it and walked over to ask, "Teacher Zhou, what's going on?"
Teacher Zhou sighed helplessly and hesitated to speak.
Before he could say anything, another little boy beside him shouted, "I'm right. If your godmother hadn't been infertile, she wouldn't have recognized you as her son!"
"You have no parents, no one loves you!"
As soon as the words fell, the whole office fell into a cold atmosphere.
Xu Zhixia was so angry that she was shaking all over and couldn't speak for a long time.
He is just a child, why is he so vicious?
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