Lin Wanqiu nodded, closed her eyes, and felt the evening breeze and the warmth of Shen Tingzhou's palm, her heart filled with peace. She knew that there might still be challenges in the future, but as long as Shen Tingzhou was by her side, Nian'an was with her, and there was her unborn baby, she would have the courage to face everything.

Back inside, Shen Tingzhou made up the bed for Lin Wanqiu and tucked her in: "Get some rest, you must be tired after a long day."

Lin Wanqiu lay in bed, watching Shen Tingzhou's busy figure, then gazing at the moonlight outside the window, before gradually drifting off to sleep. In her dream, she saw a beautifully sculpted little girl with two braids, holding Shen Nian'an's hand, chasing butterflies in the yard, calling out, "Mama, Mama." The little girl's eyes were just like Shen Tingzhou's, bright and sparkling, but her smile was just like her own, sweet and gentle. Lin Wanqiu reached out to hug her, but then noticed the little girl holding a small begonia flower, which she offered to her: "Mama, here's a flower for you."

The next morning, Lin Wanqiu woke up with a smile on her lips. Seeing her, Shen Tingzhou asked curiously, "Why are you smiling so happily? Did you have a good dream?"

Lin Wanqiu sat up, leaning against the headboard, her voice tinged with excitement: "I dreamt that we had a daughter, she's so cute, and she even gave me crabapple blossoms!"

Upon hearing this, Shen Tingzhou's eyes lit up: "A daughter is wonderful! A daughter is a father's little cotton-padded jacket. If we really have a daughter, we'll have both a son and a daughter!"

Shen Nian'an ran in as well, and upon hearing the word "daughter," she quickly asked, "Mom, did you dream about your little sister? Is she pretty? Will she play with me?"

Lin Wanqiu nodded with a smile: "She's beautiful, very beautiful, and she'll even play with you. Nian'an, if Mom really had a little sister, would you like her?"

"Of course I like her!" Shen Nian'an nodded vigorously. "I will protect her, teach her how to do her homework, and plant sunflowers with her!"

Seeing the father and son's excited expressions, Lin Wanqiu suddenly had an idea. She looked at Shen Tingzhou and said seriously, "Tingzhou, if we have a daughter, let's name her 'Nianxi'. 'Nian' is the 'Nian' in 'Missing,' just like the 'Nian' in 'Nian'an. 'Xi' is the 'Xi' in 'Little Stream,' hoping that she will be like a little stream, gentle yet resilient, and grow up happily."

Shen Tingzhou paused for a moment, then smiled and nodded: "Okay, Nianxi, Shen Nianxi, this name sounds nice! It's related to Nian'an's name and has a good meaning, so let's go with this name!"

Shen Nian'an clapped her hands and said, "Nianxi, what a lovely name! Mom, can I call her Xixi from now on?"

"Okay," Lin Wanqiu said with a smile, her heart filled with anticipation. She knew that whether it was a boy or a girl, the child would bring more joy to the family, and the name "Nianxi" would become her tenderest hope.

Over the next few days, Lin Wanqiu began preparing to make little clothes for the baby, using cotton fabric and cotton provided by the commune. Every day after school, Shen Nian'an would help her thread the needle and draw simple patterns on the little clothes, such as little suns and flowers. Although the drawings were crooked, they were full of childlike charm. Shen Tingzhou, on the other hand, was busy with the workshop, adjusting the fermented bean curd recipe while contacting the commune to expand the workshop's space. Each member of the family had their own responsibilities, yet they cared for each other, living a fulfilling and happy life.

Lin Wanqiu knew that her life had been completely changed by this rebirth, transforming her from a miserable widow into a happy woman loved and cared for. In the future, she would carry this happiness with her, continue to work hard, and together with Shen Tingzhou, make their family better and better, ensuring that Nian'an and their unborn child, Nianxi, would grow up healthy and happy in a loving environment.