He Hongni Taken Away and Beaten

Before Su Xiaoxiao's cousins could respond, they heard her crisp refusal.

"Hongni is much older than them and she's a girl, so she can't play with them."

Such an excuse was obviously flimsy, and though Huo Xiaojing and Shan Xinyun didn't understand why she had such strong animosity towards a little child, it was always safer to side with their own people when unclear about the situation. They immediately smiled and said, "Hongni, we're really sorry, but our kids are a little shy around strangers. If you tell us what toys you like, we'll bring them to you."

He Hongni never expected that they would be so dismissive, especially during the New Year. The polite smile on her face nearly faltered. However, in front of unfamiliar elders, she didn't dare to say anything, and could only watch the four little kids playing together.