Upon hearing this, Bai Li glanced at Guo Jingbo, her eyes filled with warning: Just try applying that ointment.
Guo Jingbo naturally received Bai Li’s warning and said calmly to Yu Qingqiu, “Aunt Qingqiu, no need to trouble yourself. I don’t need any ointment. I want to keep this mark as a reminder to myself not to make Li Li angry.”
If he made Little Pi Xiu angry again, once back in the Beast Realm, Little Taotie would either enjoy the service of being buried alive by the Pixiu clan leader or endure the mixed doubles service from his parents.
Yu Qingqiu was choked by Guo Jingbo’s words, her smile freezing. She snorted inwardly—this was another detestable child. She would definitely teach this little brat a lesson someday.
Seeing Yu Qingqiu being rejected by Guo Jingbo, Yu Jianguo awkwardly smiled and tried to smooth things over for her. “Jingbo will be staying at home for a while. Jingbo, just treat this place as your own home. If you need anything, feel free to tell Grandpa Yu or anyone in the family.”
Guo Jingbo nodded obediently. “Grandpa Yu, I understand.”
“Lixia, Li Li, take Jingbo to his room and put away the things he brought. Come down for dinner later.” Seeing Guo Jingbo’s obedience, Yu Jianguo secretly breathed a sigh of relief and asked Yu Lixia and Bai Li to take Guo Jingbo to his room.
He wasn’t sure if it was because Li Li had unexpectedly found the location where Guo Jingbo was hidden by human traffickers that he liked sticking to Li Li so much, but for him, this was a good thing. At least, with Li Li around, Comrade Guo Jingbo wouldn’t make excessive demands.
Hearing the word “dinner,” Bai Li twitched her lips and suddenly asked Qin Xiuqiao, “Aunt, do we have enough food at home?”
Qin Xiuqiao didn’t expect Bai Li to ask this and looked at her puzzled. “Li Li, why do you ask?”
Bai Li’s bright, watery eyes darted around, and she smiled slyly. “Aunt, Auntie, Guo Jingbo has a huge appetite. He eats a lot in one meal.”
“I heard he can eat ten dishes and five bowls of rice in one meal.”
“Auntie, you’ll have to work hard today and cook a few more dishes. You’re so kind—you definitely wouldn’t let Guo Jingbo go hungry on his first meal at our house, right?”
Yu Jianguo didn’t quite believe a six-year-old could eat that much. He turned to confirm with Guo Jingbo but saw him staring at Bai Li with sparkling, admiring eyes, his hand covering his stomach as he kept swallowing. If he had a tail, it would surely be wagging so fast it left an afterimage.
No need to ask—this kid definitely had a big appetite.
So, he looked at Yu Qingqiu. “Qingqiu, you’ll have to work hard today and cook a few more dishes.”
Yu Qingqiu had already been seething with anger listening to Bai Li’s words. Now, hearing Yu Jianguo’s request, she felt her liver ache with rage. But she couldn’t show it in front of Yu Jianguo, so she forced a smile. “Dad, I understand.”
This little brat was here to annoy her, wasn’t he? Indeed, anyone close to Bai Li was no good.
Yu Lixia had said she wouldn’t touch the Yu family’s meals anymore, and she truly meant it. Even though Yu Qingqiu and Qin Xiuqiao were busy in the kitchen, she didn’t offer to help.
Bai Li watched Qin Xiuqiao’s busy figure in the kitchen and guiltily rubbed her nose. She had tricked Yu Qingqiu but also dragged her aunt into it.
With Qin Xiuqiao’s help, lunch was quickly prepared—eight dishes and a large pot of white rice.
The Yu family truly witnessed Guo Jingbo’s appetite firsthand. Within less than five minutes of sitting down at the table, Guo Jingbo had already eaten three bowls of rice and consumed more than half of the dishes in front of him.
And this was only because Bai Li kept pulling at Guo Jingbo, trying to stop him from eating too quickly.
After lunch, Yu Jianguo went back to work, leaving only Shen Qionghua, the couple Yu Yingyi, Yu Lixia, and Yu Qingqiu at home.
Bai Li sat in the house, watching Yu Lixia busy with household chores, thinking to herself that it wasn’t right for her mother to spend all day doing housework.
Wasn’t there an old saying that women should have their own careers?
Maybe she should find a way to help her mother get a job, so she wouldn’t be stuck at home every day.
Seeing Bai Li lost in thought, Guo Jingbo quietly sat beside her without saying a word, waiting for her to come back to her senses.
Shen Qionghua noticed both of them sitting quietly on the sofa and didn’t disturb them, turning instead to the kitchen to help Yu Lixia clean up.
Just then, a slightly harsh middle-aged woman’s voice came from outside the living room door, “Is Comrade Shen at home?”
Bai Li was interrupted by the woman’s voice and instinctively looked toward the living room door. Standing outside were a plainly dressed peasant couple in their fifties, both with dark complexions. The man looked honest and simple, while the woman’s face seemed somewhat harsh.
At the sight of these two, Bai Li’s brows furrowed tightly, her small face almost scrunching up. These two—the Sin Lines on them were so black they shone. What had they done?
But before Bai Li could think further, Shen Qionghua came out of the kitchen and greeted the two with a smile, “Comrade Li, Comrade Liang, what brings you here today?”
As she spoke, Shen Qionghua led Li Ping’an and Liang Cuihua to the sofa and invited them to sit.
Although Bai Li was unwilling in her heart, she still obediently greeted them on the surface, “Grandpa Li, Grandma Liang.” These two were her mother’s adoptive parents. Little Pi Xiu couldn’t ignore them for no reason.
The human world was so troublesome—all because of Taotie.
Thinking this, Bai Li turned and glared at Guo Jingbo, who was sitting quietly beside her.
Suddenly glared at by Bai Li, Guo Jingbo felt a bit puzzled. Recalling how Little Pi Xiu had just obediently greeted the visitors, he wondered if Little Pi Xiu thought he was being indifferent and impolite.
No, he couldn’t let Little Pi Xiu think he was impolite.
So, Guo Jingbo also obediently smiled at Li Ping’an and the others and greeted them, “Hello, Grandpa Li, Grandma Liang.”
Li Ping’an and Liang Cuihua had been responding to Bai Li, but when Guo Jingbo suddenly greeted them, they instinctively glanced at him, both showing surprise on their faces.
Liang Cuihua smiled in response and then turned to Shen Qionghua, “Comrade Shen, who is this little one?”
Shen Qionghua explained with a smile, “This is Jingbo, a child from my relative’s family. He’s staying in the city for a few days.”
Li Ping’an and Liang Cuihua nodded to show they understood.
Then, Liang Cuihua beckoned to Bai Li, “Li Li, come here and let Grandma Liang take a look. Yesterday, Grandma Liang heard that you and Lixia encountered human traffickers, and I was so scared my heart nearly jumped out. Thankfully, you’re both fine.”
“However, Grandpa Li and Grandma Liang were really worried, so we came to see you today. Comrade Shen, I hope you don’t mind us old folks disturbing you.”
Shen Qionghua smiled slightly, “Brother Li and Sister Liang, please don’t say that. You are Qingqiu’s biological parents and Lixia’s adoptive parents. Both Qingqiu and Lixia are your children. If you miss them, you can come visit anytime.”