After Transmigrating, The Fat Wife Made A Comeback!

Chapter 2406: Adopt the Child

“I think Second Aunt-in-law is quite fond of that child. During this period of time, Second Aunt-in-law’s family has been the one taking care of that child. As you know, Second Aunt-in-law has always been a soft-hearted person, especially when it comes to children,” Xia He said.

Qiao Mei massaged the area between her brows and said, “Ask Second Aunt-in-law to come over. I’ll talk to her about this and see what she says.”

That night, everyone came over to Qiao Mei’s house. Liu Fen even brought the child with her. It was obvious that the child was not part of the Xia family. Such an ugly child would not grow up with good looks in the future!

“I know all of you want to persuade me to give up on this child, but he’s really too pitiful. I’m not thinking too much. I just want him to live on for a few more days. If we keep sending him to different places in this manner, he will die…” Liu Fen said aggrievedly.

Although this child was ugly and weak, Liu Fen had developed feelings for him after so many days. This child was very sensible, did not cry or make a fuss and was very obedient.

Everyone there knew what Liu Fen was thinking and Qiao Mei also understood where she was coming from. However, this child was not an orphan. When the child grew up and had access to a portion of the Xia family’s assets, that family would definitely pounce on him!

“Second Aunt-in-law, the situation is not as simple as you think,” Qiao Mei said helplessly.

“That’s why I have brought the child here to ask for your help…” Liu Fen hesitated for a moment before saying,” Can you send that family away? Let them leave the capital.”

Qiao Mei looked at Liu Fen in shock. Qiao Mei had thought that although Liu Fen was soft-hearted, she was still a sensible person. Yet she was being so unreasonable now!

What kind of magic potion did this child feed Liu Fen!

“Second Aunt-in-law, we’ve checked on this child’s background. His parents’ ancestors have lived in the capital for generations. It won’t be so easy to chase them out,” Xia Wen explained.

“But! But all of you are so capable! It shouldn’t be difficult to use your connections to deal with such a small matter!” Liu Fen said anxiously.

It was indeed not difficult, but there was no need for them to do this. If that family had caused trouble, then it would be logical to react. However, that family had never gone head-to-head with the Xia family. If they chased the entire family out of the capital now and caused a big hooha, it would only raise the ire of the general public and people would feel that the Xia family was bullying others in order to get hold of this child.

Qiao Mei pondered over the issue for a long time. This matter had nothing to do with her at all and she was not the one who wanted to adopt this child. The person who wanted to do so should be the one to solve these problems. She would not hand anything to anyone on a platter!

“Second Aunt-in-law, I can’t help you. You would have to go back and think of a way yourself,” Qiao Mei said.

Xia Wen also understood what Qiao Mei meant, so he did not say anything. This meant that the Xia family’s eldest branch was against Liu Fen doing this.

Liu Fen panicked and immediately said, “I don’t have any intention of harming the Xia family. I just think this child is too pitiful! If our family doesn’t want him, then that’s the end of him! Let’s help this child! Don’t worry, this child won’t have access to any of the Xia family’s assets! Just let him survive.”

The Xia family was a big family with many businesses. Among other families, it was common to hear of brothers fighting over family assets. Although they could state that this child would not have access to the Xia family’s assets now, what about after he grew up? How could he not resent Liu Fen for depriving him of the right to enjoy the Xia family’s assets?

“Second Aunt-in-law, we’re not stopping you because of the family’s assets,” Xia He said helplessly.

“Second Aunt-in-law, you should think about this carefully. You’re already advanced in age. It would be tedious for you to take care of a newborn,” Xia Wen advised.

Qiao Mei did not say anything. Whether it was for the family or for herself, she was against this child becoming part of the Xia family. If Xia Yang was not already safe and sound, Qiao Mei would have wanted to skin this child and his parents alive at this juncture!

“My child is also very tired and pitiful from going through the entire ordeal. Second Aunt-in-law, why don’t you help me take care of him for a couple of days? Moreover, I haven’t finished my confinement period yet,” Qiao Mei said.

“You have helpers to take care of you! I can’t take good care of you. Besides, what does Xia Yang’s disappearance have to do with this child… It’s not as if this child wants to take Xia Yang’s place… This child is also an innocent party,” Liu Fen said as she hugged the child tightly.

Qiao Mei looked at Liu Fen in shock. How could a family member say such a thing! Could Xia Yang’s suffering be ignored just because he had returned safely?

Everyone from the Xia family’s eldest branch looked very unhappy. Only then did Liu Fen realize that she had said something wrong, but it was too late to salvage the situation.

It was a deadlock and nobody said anything. Feng Hua stood at the door and shouted, “It’s mealtime! The food is ready! Everyone, come and have your meal!”

“Let’s eat first. We can talk about these things after our meal. We still need to think about these things at length,” Xia Wen said.

“Let’s go,” Xia He said as she grabbed Qiao Mei.

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