A pleasant life in a courtyard

Chapter 521 Children's Affairs
Since adopting Yi Xiaobao, the aunt has been extremely satisfied with this adopted daughter.

Since childhood, she didn't mind even though he cried like a fool.

Now that Yi Xiaobao has grown up and occasionally repays his parents, his aunt can only be happier.

This is exactly in line with the principle that when it comes to your own children, they are always good.

But when outsiders talk about their impression of this child, they feel that he is quite ordinary.

As a young girl, the only things people would comment on are her appearance and personality.

It just so happens that these two points in Yi Xiaobao are nothing remarkable.

First, let’s talk about her appearance. I can only say that she is average.

The older she gets, the more her face looks like her biological mother who died early. Her future development prospects will be above average at best.

There are gossipy people around, and they often complain in secret.

There were also some people who were confused and stood up for Xu Damao.

I feel that it was not unreasonable for this guy not to want children at that time.

When something like that happens and you can't find anything on the child's face that looks like you, isn't it time to become suspicious?

These words were also passed on to the ears of Li's children through Li's mother.

The eldest sister complained venomously at the time: "What does he look like? His horse face and hunchback chin? He's not afraid that his daughter won't be able to get married if she looks like that. His sister Xu Jiao was hindered by her face and it took a lot of effort to get married."

What the eldest sister said was poisonous, but it was also true in a certain way. The Xu family's distinctive looks were acceptable on a man.

But if it happens to a woman, it will become a burden.

Yi Xiaobao doesn't look like Xu Damao. Regardless of the Xu family's attitude, the uncle and his wife are satisfied anyway.

This appearance is just average, at least it’s not ugly, as long as it doesn’t affect her future marriage.

If one's appearance is no longer desirable, outsiders will inevitably criticize one's character and abilities.

But this girl was spoiled by her aunt. Not only does she have a spoiled personality, but she also never does anything at home.

The only acceptable point is that my academic performance is okay, but not at the top. I guess I'm just average.

In the eyes of gossipers, Yi Xiaobao became "guilty".

An adopted daughter, not only does she not have any outstanding qualities, but she is also pampered like a princess by her adoptive parents. How can she be so eye-catching?

Many of the unpleasant words did not fall into the ears of the first aunt, but Li's mother and the second aunt heard a lot of them.

The second aunt who was cutting cloth reminded them implicitly: "The children are getting older. After all, there are differences between boys and girls. It's not good to play and run around like they did when they were little."

The first aunt was very smart and immediately understood the second aunt's implication.

"What did you hear? You're reminding me here." The first aunt raised her head and looked at the second aunt and said bluntly.

The second aunt smiled awkwardly. The rumors were unpleasant to hear, but after all, it was not her own business. As a neighbor with whom she had a good relationship, it was already very good that she could give a few reminders.

"This person has a heart that thinks everything he does is dirty. Even these two kids, who have grown up together, can spread nonsense." Seeing that she was unwilling to name the person who spread the message, the aunt gritted her teeth and cursed the man.

"If you two families don't mean that, then just be more careful." Li's mother is a person who is open-minded.

It seemed that she meant to persuade the aunt not to let her children continue to mix with each other.

But if you analyze it in reverse, it has another meaning.

If it’s boring, then pay attention to it. But if it’s interesting, then you don’t need to pay attention to it.

This clearly means that if you are willing to be a couple, just forget about those gossipy women.

The auntie who understood what she said also looked unnatural. If she said that the two families had completely become one, she would be lying.

The fact is, she not only thought about it but also welcomed it.

But what you think in your heart is just what you think in your heart. I don’t have the nerve to say it out loud.

"Look at what you said, the two children are of different generations." The aunt waved her hands and replied in embarrassment.

The second aunt curled her lips and glanced at the first aunt.

Although she had a good relationship with the aunt over the years, there was a reason why they could not become close friends.

To be honest, the aunt has nothing to do with bad people. She has never been seen arguing with anyone in the yard, and she is always very enthusiastic when she meets someone who needs help.

Whenever anyone in the courtyard mentioned the character of the aunt, even those who had the most distant relationship with her would inevitably praise her.

But even such an aunt, in the eyes of the second aunt, seems fake no matter how you look at her.

Take the gossips about Yi Xiaobao and He Yong for example. Both kids are not young anymore, especially He Yong who is in high school now.

As outsiders, they don't know whether the two families have any intentions towards the child, but you two families should have an idea of ​​it.

If not, isn't it normal for children to be more cautious in their words and actions as they grow older?

If that's what you mean, then just say it openly. Even if you don't say it in front of everyone, explain it clearly to those who are closer to you. They will speak for you whether it's yes or no.

Now I'm talking to them nonsense here, and even bringing up the issue of seniority. Is that true?

After glancing at the second aunt, the second aunt looked at Li's mother for a while.

The meaning in his eyes was clear and was seen clearly by Li's mother.

It was as if he was saying, "The Yi family and the He family have no blood relationship, and their household registration books show that they are two families. Why are you trying to fool them with this matter of generation?"

Mother Li sighed inwardly, not knowing what to say.

If someone doesn't want to talk, you can force them to say 12345. It doesn't make sense.

If you want to say something, just stop there.

With this incident, the following action was not as pleasant as before.

After finally making it until lunch time, the three of them separated and each breathed a sigh of relief.

As soon as the two men left, Aunt Wang came to the door with a bowl of solid chicken soup and two steamed buns.

Mother Li lives alone now, and cooking is always a hassle for her.

Heat the oil in a pan. If you cook too much, it won’t be good. If you cook too little, it won’t be good either.

As the best friend, Aunt Wang cannot help solve the problem of food for Li's mother every day.

But once the family cooks something good, they will bring a portion over, so that Li's mother can save herself the trouble of preparing a meal.

As soon as Aunt Wang put down the bowl, she couldn't wait to ask, "Why do I see those two go back with sullen faces? Are they making clothes or bickering?"

Mother Li didn't say much about this matter in front of others, but she knew everything about it in front of Aunt Wang.

"No, she was fine before, but she became unhappy when Xiaobao and Xiaoyong were mentioned." Mother Li told Aunt Wang what had just happened.

After hearing this, Aunt Wang glanced outside, then gently poked Li's mother and whispered:

"We are talking about this between us. Don't you think Xiaobao doesn't look good enough for Xiaoyong?"

(End of this chapter)