Chapter 1189: So It Is Said: If You Don't Mess Around, You Won't Die

Hearing her own father's question, she could only nod, yet still defended herself: "I just lost my head in anger and did a foolish thing; I didn't expect..."

Xiao Fu's eyes were full of disappointment that she was like iron that wouldn't become steel; he raised his hand and slapped Chunxiao hard: "That was your own nephew! No, even if he weren't your nephew, you still shouldn't have laid a hand on him. Are you even human?"

That slap was delivered with full force; Chunxiao let out an "Ow!" and cried out: "I, I, I also..."

Xiao Fu stared at her fiercely: "It is your mother's and my fault. We shouldn't have thought that because we owed you so much before, we could indulge you, always thinking of making up for it. Look at what you've become now—truly selfish and loathed by people and dogs alike."

Saying this, he delivered another slap: "It seems everyone has been too good to you, making you forget your place. From today on, you will wash Shi Tou's diapers. Starting tomorrow, you will come straight home after school; you are not allowed to linger outside. Come back and help with the housework. I am not asking you; do you understand?"

Even if Chunxiao was unwilling, she knew she couldn't talk back now, or her own father might give her a few more slaps: "I understand."

"Apologize to your older sister."

"Sister, I'm sorry. I acted on impulse and did a foolish thing. I definitely won't do it again."

Xia Qiu did not say she forgave her: "Chunxiao, from childhood to now, I have protected you the most. If you had any heart at all, you wouldn't have done such a thing. Since Father has already scolded you, I hope you will behave yourself."

Having finished speaking, she turned and left.

Standing there, Miao Yiqiu and Xiao Fu knew that Xia Qiu probably had a grudge in her heart.

Returning to Xiao Mu's room, she took her son, who was still crying softly, from her arms, turned, and walked out.

Xiao Mu still wanted to ask something, but the person had already left the room.

Xia Qiu actually very much wanted to take her son and leave at once, but thinking that if she left, it would only burden her aunt alone—after all, her own mother was in confinement—she simply couldn't bring herself to do it.

But with a fire burning in her heart, seeing the bruises on her son's arm, tears streamed down uncontrollably.

Xiao Fu outside the door wanted to go in and say something, but in the end, he did not enter.

Turning to look at Chunxiao following behind him, he said: "Go wash the diapers in the basin."

Chunxiao glanced into the basin over there: "Dad, not only are there diapers in there, some are even covered with Shi Tou's feces. That's too dirty."

Xiao Fu's face was cold: "Your eldest sister can wash them; can't you?"

After taking a deep breath: "From now on, all these chores are yours. Wash the morning and noon ones when you come home at noon; wash the afternoon ones when you return in the evening. Don't think about fooling anyone. If you don't wash them clean, you will keep washing them until they pass inspection. I'm not joking with you."

Chunxiao let out a silent wail in her heart: How could I be so stupid? I felt good for a moment, but I traded away my freedom.

Whether she had realized her mistake or not was unknown; anyway, at this moment, she obediently carried the basin to a side and began washing the diapers.

So it is said: If you don't mess around, you won't die.

On the other side, at an underground gambling den: "How about it? When do we make our move?"

"I heard his wife gave birth to a son. No matter how we invite him lately, he won't come out, saying he's home helping take care of the child."

"Isn't that easy to handle? Since he has a son, he must treat everyone to a meal so we can share in the joy."

"Right, why didn't I think of that? Yes, let's do exactly that. Unless I vent this anger in my heart, I've felt uncomfortable all over these past few days."

"Exactly. He snatched the position you had been eyeing for so long; how could he feel comfortable? The brothers have been itching to help you get your revenge."