I Became the Little Demon in Leading Role's Family-Chapter 173 - 174 There’s No Child Like One’s Own

Ye Xiu was stunned and took a while to realize what Bai Dan was talking about.

"Is what you’re saying really true?"

But the next moment, she didn’t doubt it anymore. Yes, Xingxing had always been so well-behaved, how could she possibly do something as worrisome as running away from home?

It must be Nan Xi, always claiming to do it for them, but actually only intensifying conflicts. Just like her current feelings toward Nan Xi—she didn’t have any fondness left, while Bai Da seemed more concerned about her.

"If you’re okay, you can go have a walk around the village."

After saying this, Bai Dan turned and went out.

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Ye Xiu was stunned for a moment, then quickly realized—was her father-in-law suggesting she go out and see what Bai Da and the others might be saying?

Or was it something else?

Ye Xiu didn’t know, but she obediently went out and wandered aimlessly in the village. It didn’t take long before people started asking about Nan Xi.

At that moment, Ye Xiu realized that, all along, her father-in-law had seen things the clearest.

"Ye Xiu, has your family found Nan Xi? How could that child just run off by herself?"

Ye Xiu caught her breath and showed a forced smile. She opened her mouth, wanting to say something, seeming a bit troubled, but then closed it again without speaking.

"What’s going on with you, just tell me. I’m not an outsider, am I going to gossip?"

It was Aunt Niu speaking, her words filled with deep concern, especially reflected in the creases on her face that added an air of simplicity and trustworthiness.

But really, was that the case?

How could it be? Even Ye Xiu knew about Aunt Niu’s big mouth. But because of this, she....

"Aunt Niu, since you’ve said that, I’ll share a bit of what’s on my mind with you today. I’m feeling really troubled."

Ye Xiu seemed to truly trust Aunt Niu, and only then did she slowly begin to speak.

"If you’re troubled, just talk to me. It won’t feel as bad once you’ve said it."

"Oh..." Ye Xiu sighed deeply, clearly in distress.

"Sister Niu, you don’t know, these past few days Bai Da and I have been having some disagreements. But tell me, who doesn’t have arguments with their spouse, right?"

Hearing this, Aunt Niu nodded. It made sense—teeth clash with each other sometimes too, so it’s normal for spouses.

"But Xixi thinks our arguments are because of her. She insists that I can’t stand her. Just yesterday, I said I wanted to talk it over with Bai Da, and then she ran off. I haven’t eaten since; I was searching for her all day. But she claimed she ran away to help us reconcile. She made it sound like I forced her to leave. Now it’s like I can’t even have my own feelings.

You all know, when I came back last time wasn’t I loaded with bags, buying clothes, trousers, and shoes for her? My own daughter Xingxing doesn’t even get dressed as well as she does. I really feel like I’m letting my own girl down."

Initially pretending to be distressed, at this moment, Ye Xiu was genuinely upset. She had been so good to someone else’s daughter, only to be repaid by an ingrate, while her own Xingxing suffered.

"It’s just like this. Speaking of Bai Zhi, I really need to say more. That child is so sensible. Look at what Bai Da dresses them in. They’ve gotten so thin. Ye Xiu, no child is more precious than your own, why can’t you see that?"

They were all shocked when they found out, no child should bear all that.

"Sister Niu, I thought what I bought was accounted for, but my own daughter had nothing..."

Aunt Niu held Ye Xiu for a long time, finally, Ye Xiu broke down and cried bitterly...

Of course, later everyone got to know everything about today. Aunt Niu’s assurances really ought to be taken with a grain of salt.