Bab 80: Chapter 80: She Has a Special Way of Showing Affection

Qiao Xiaomai's questioning made several people in the room instantly uncomfortable.

Unaware, Qiao Xiaomai continued, "I really am curious about this. You all seem like you could chew my dad down to bones, so why do you keep proclaiming your deep love for him?"

"What exactly have you done to show your love for my father?"

Her earnest questioning made a number of people in the room even more uncomfortable.

Tong Tiehu, however, chuckled and kindly answered her question, "It's a long story."

"Then cut it short, Grandpa Tong." Qiao Xiaomai immediately turned to him, her peach blossom eyes glinting with anticipation.

"Back then, your third uncle had a crush on your mother, but she had eyes only for your father. Your third uncle planned to elope with her, but she refused, causing quite a scene. Eventually, your grandmother stepped in and betrothed your mother to your father."

"That's one of the specific instances of your grandmother's supposed love for your father."