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309. Chapter 309 Mother, what exactly is wrong with you?

Hearing this, Tian Cuifen said angrily: "Being nicer to Qiao Lihua? Have I been bad to her? Are you still my son? Since you married her, your heart has completely leaned toward her……"

Seeing his mother angry.

Ji Fan realized his words were problematic, and he said: "Mother, I didn't mean that; I'm just worried my little sister will do something again."

Upon learning that was the case.

Tian Cuifen's complexion improved a bit: "Rest assured, the child in Qiao Lihua's belly is my grandson or granddaughter; how could I let your sister run wild?"

Saying that, but what if something goes wrong?

Ji Fan thought and said: "Mother, why don't I first discuss it with Lihua?"

Seeing him say that.

Tian Cuifen's complexion, which had just improved, sank again: "Discuss, discuss, you still claim you're not completely biased toward her, but now you only see her!"

"Mother, if you're going to think that way, I can't help it."

Ji Fan turned and left.

Tian Cuifen was so angry she couldn't stand it; she wanted to scold Ji Fan but couldn't bring herself to do it.

Ji Xue returned carrying firewood, saw her mother standing at the door fuming, and stepped forward to ask: "Mother, what's wrong? Who made you angry?"

"Nothing."

Tian Cuifen stepped toward the eaves.

As if she were foolish!

Ji Xue followed her, sat beside her, and said: "Mother, what exactly is wrong?"

After a while.

Only then did Tian Cuifen speak: "Your sister-in-law is pregnant."

"Ah..."

Ji Xue was somewhat surprised, came to her senses, and asked: "Mother, you're so angry—could it be that the child your sister-in-law is carrying isn't my elder brother's?"

What on earth is this daughter thinking?

Tian Cuifen was angered into laughter by her: "What nonsense are you spouting, child? It's not what you think!"

"Then what's going on?"

Ji Xue asked, looking puzzled.

Tian Cuifen no longer hid anything from Ji Xue, and told her everything that had happened in detail.

After listening to her finish.

Ji Xue said: "Mother, Elder Brother already said all; why are you still going? I'd say don't go. Anyway, we're doing fine at home…"

It's indeed going quite well.

But she won't be single for long—she's about to get married.

Once she marries,

Tian Cuifen will be alone at home, and naturally she doesn't want to be alone.

She is afraid.

In town.

As soon as Ji Fan returned home, he found Qiao Lihua and started chatting: "Lihua, Mother learned you're pregnant and wants to come to town to look after you, but I'm worried about my little sister—I don't know whether I should let her come."

If he didn't bring these up.

Qiao Lihua had almost forgotten that he had a mother and sister, since they hadn't gone back for some days.

"Husband, I can take care of myself for now; no need to trouble your mother. Let's talk about it later."

As Qiao Lihua said this, her eyes kept looking at Ji Fan.

She undoubtedly worried that Ji Fan would not be at ease with her.

However.

Ji Fan showed no sign of unease, and said: "Alright, then do as you say; if it really doesn't work out, we can hire someone later to look after you."

"Let's talk about it later."

Qiao Lihua replied offhand.

Since Ji Fan was off duty today and at home.

Qiao Lihua therefore didn't go look for Qiao Sheng; the next day, after he went to the academy, she then headed to the Qiao Tavern.

At that moment, Qiao Sheng was looking at yesterday's accounts when he suddenly heard Qiao Lihua calling him.

She closed the ledger and went over to greet her: "Second sister, you've come."

He greeted her to sit down.

Qiao Sheng and Qiao Lihua started chatting: "We haven't visited your shop in a while—how's business? Is it all right?"