Chapter 584: Welcome back to drama land.
Alix and Caishen resurfaced the following day, returning to the open city of Beijing. Some of her brothers chose to stay back in the hidden city for a day or two while others left with them. Her parents and grandparents did not stay behind, they were concerned about the pregnancy so they wanted to be available at anytime if Alix needed any help with anything.
The first thing the couple did was visit the Zhang ancestral home because the elders were clamouring to take a look at Alix now now that she was pregnant.
It was ridiculous! They had seen her not long ago, it was not as if her belly had become balloon sized within days. She was really reluctant to go to the Zhang mansion, especially because all those relatives were still around.
Caishen had to coax her in order to get her out of the car when they arrived.
As soon as they entered the house, the drama started not even five seconds in. The drama starter was none other than Caishen’s aunt, Zhang Lei.
The first thing she did was look at Alix with loathing and then she turned her nose up and made a ’hmph’ sound. Alix did not respond verbally but she glanced at her husband, expressing her displeasure through her eyes.
Zhang Lei was pushed aside by grandma Zhang who took Alix’s hand and smiled at her gently. She was radiating with love for Alix in a way like never before.
"Sweetie, you have finally come over to see us. Do you know how long this old woman has been waiting for you?"
Alix and grandma Zhang had always got along just fine but there was no over pampering or verbal expressions of affection between them like it was between her and grandma Tai. If she could describe their relationship, she would use the word cordial.
The good news in Alix’s stomach had apparently changed that and now the old woman was more than perfunctorily cordial.
"Why are you standing here Lei? Hurry up and bring some warm tea for Alix." the old woman sternly ordered her daughter.