"It's fine, just a little drink for enjoyment," Lin Xiao quickly said.
"What little drink, what little drink? The way he drinks, I know him, once he starts, he can't stop. How could it be just a little drink for you?" the old lady said, picking up the two bottles of wine and handing them back to Lin Xiao. "Take them back, hurry up and take them back!"
Seeing the old lady's stubbornness, Lin Xiao shrugged helplessly and sighed. He'd have to think of a way to sneak some over to the old man later, otherwise, it would be difficult to get past the old lady.
Lin Xiao and Luo Qinghan exchanged a glance, already beginning to worry about the old man's life.
The old man also looked with a hint of regret at the two bottles of wine being returned to Lin Xiao, knowing he was likely to go without.
It was at this moment that Li Xin spoke up, "Our dad's health is very good. You keep this, just pour him a small cup every day. Our dad is already this old, can't you let him have a little hobby of his own?"
"What kind of hobby is that? That's a bad habit!" the old lady exploded upon hearing this. "He's already this old, and you're still letting him drink? Are you just hoping he drinks himself to death one day so you can divide the family assets?"
Instantly, Xun'er was startled and hid behind Luo Qinghan. This scene was too impactful, and yet too familiar.
In the past, it was often the old lady who would throw a tantrum, and sometimes she would even direct her anger at Xun'er. This time, her body instinctively trembled.
"Take the child and go over there first."
Lin Xiao frowned and whispered into Luo Qinghan's ear.
Luo Qinghan immediately took Xun'er's hand and motioned to Bingbing, "Come on, let's go play over there."
Once the two children were led away, Li Xin seemed to feel more at ease and directly retorted, "How dare you say that? When our dad was in the hospital, you didn't say a word! Luo's company is all managed by Qinghan, and Lin Xiao has helped us expand it several times. You talk about dividing family assets? What do you think we have to divide?"
"You..."
"And, as I said, it's just a little drink. Are you saying you can't manage this wine properly? Or do you think if the old man drinks a little and his health fails, we'll blame you? Even if you think about it, Lin Xiao is here. He's a doctor, do you know more than him?"
Li Xin's retort was well-reasoned, earning an involuntary thumbs-up from Lin Xiao. His mother-in-law was indeed formidable. He could sense how much resentment she had endured from the old lady for the past twenty-odd years. Every time she argued with the old lady, she held nothing back.
Luo Buwei also chimed in, "Mom, Dad's health is good. This is his only hobby. If he wants to drink, give him a small cup. Two fen of wine won't do anything to him."
"Exactly, exactly..."
The old man quickly agreed, though he spoke with evident caution.
"You three!"
The old lady immediately pointed at the three of them. "You're all ganging up to bully me, aren't you? Fine! It seems I don't need to stay in the Luo family anymore!"
As she spoke, the old lady's chest began to heave violently, her breathing becoming very heavy. Then, her face turned pale, and her body swayed precariously.
Lin Xiao quickly stepped forward to support the old lady and then channeled a surge of spiritual energy into her body, helping her to regulate her breathing.
"Ah!"