Chapter 1096: If You Can't Manage Both, Then Drop Out

Xiao Fu glared at her coldly: "You really think I'm a fool? If you wanted to go to the hospital to find us, you wouldn't have instinctively hidden what's in your hand behind your back. Xiao Chun Xiao, it seems we've spoiled you too much in our daily lives, allowing you to become so lawless."

"Starting tomorrow, no, starting right now, if you dare take anything from home again, don't blame me for beating you. Your mother is about to reach her due date; the Physician said she can't endure any further stimulation and must rest quietly. During this period, you will handle all the household chores."

Chunxiao looked utterly incredulous: "Dad, I still have to attend school; where would I find the time?"

Xiao Fu was furious, but regardless of what she said: "If you can't manage both, then drop out of school."

This terrified Chunxiao: "No, Dad, you can't do this to me. Let Big Sister and Second Sister come back."

Xiao Fu's face turned terrifyingly dark: "You caused this trouble yourself; why drag Big Sister and Second Sister into it? Besides, they are married. Previously, it was Big Sister and Second Sister who helped your mother with things; now it is your turn."

Not listening to her excuses anymore, he snatched the cloth bag from her hand, went inside to get money and tickets, locked the door to the room where the couple lived, then went to the kitchen to grab two lunch boxes and left directly.

Chunxiao watched her father leave without caring how she would solve her dinner, and in a rage, punched the ground.

Because she used too much force, pain made her grimace again.

Coming out of Xiao Mei's house and seeing her parents hadn't returned yet, she entered the courtyard, saw her parents' door was unlocked, and upon entering the room, noticed the cabinet where her mother usually kept valuables was open. Thinking of Xiao Mei's pitiful state earlier today, she conceived a wicked thought.

She didn't expect that as soon as she took the egg cakes and peach pastries from the cabinet, intending to deliver them to Xiao Mei, she was caught red-handed.

She tried to sit up, but a sharp pain from the place she had been kicked forced her to sit back down again.

Before the Liu family split, Ge Pozi had often laid hands on them sisters, but as long as their parents were present, they would fiercely protect them. Now that they were in the city, her own father had turned violent against her. The more she thought about it, the sadder she felt, and she couldn't help but hug her legs and cry in the courtyard.

Passing by the State-run Restaurant, Xiao Fu bought mung bean porridge and buns. Upon arriving at the hospital, he saw his wife sitting by the bedside: "Why are you up?"

Xiao Mu lightly held her hand over her belly: "I wanted to go to the toilet."

Xiao Fu quickly put down the lunch boxes in his hands: "I'll help you over there."

The current ward had no independent restroom; each floor had a public toilet. Xiao Fu escorted her to the entrance of the women's restroom: "Take your time."

Xiao Mu hummed an "Hmm," then slowly held onto the wall and walked in. She was extremely cautious now, fearing any accident might happen to the child.

She was inside for a long time without coming out, which scared Xiao Fu waiting outside quite a bit: "Lamei, are you okay? Are you done?"

Hearing the voice outside, Xiao Mu said: "Don't ask; I'm coming out right now."

Another older sister inside the toilet chuckled and teased: "Sister, your love for this man is truly good; you get so nervous just because you're going to the toilet."

Hearing this, Xiao Mu's mood improved considerably: "How is it that he cares for me? He's just worried about the one in my belly."

That older sister looked at her large belly and laughed: "It's all the same, all the same. Anyway, since the child is in your belly, caring for the baby is caring for you; there's nothing wrong with that."

Seeing Xiao Mu come out, Xiao Fu finally felt relieved; the words the Physician had said earlier had worried him greatly.