Chapter 339 A Minor Incident

Jiang Zhizhi was shocked. There had been no news of Li Simin for the past two years. The only thing she knew was that he was doing well and that their research group had achieved remarkable results in the past two years.

Song Man went to the south and rarely contacted Jiang Zhizhi. Unexpectedly, the next news she heard from her was that she was getting married.

"Is this for real? Or is it just fake news like the previous times?"

Jiang Zhizhi was a little skeptical. Given Song Man's personality, she wouldn't consider marriage unless someone urged her to update her work, unless she met her true love!

Shang Shiying wasn't sure if it was true or not: "I don't know if it's true or not. This is what Sun Daba said, but I feel it should be true. Song Man is thirty this year, right? If she doesn't get married soon, after New Year's Eve..."

As they were talking, they heard a noise in the courtyard, so Fang Hua went out first.

Soon after, the voices of Chen Limin and Song Man came from the living room.

Jiang Zhizhi was stunned. It really was Song Man who had returned. Then the news of their marriage might actually be true.

Shang Shiying was also somewhat intrigued and whispered, "I'll watch the two children. Why don't you go out and check on them?"

Jiang Zhizhi nodded and was about to leave when Fang Hua led Song Man in.

It had only been a year since they last met, but Jiang Zhizhi felt that Song Man had changed a lot. She seemed to have lost some weight, but her skin had become better. However, her face did not show happiness; instead, it was shrouded in a faint layer of sorrow.

When Song Man saw Jiang Zhizhi, her eyes lit up with joy: "Zhizhi, congratulations! My mom told me you gave birth to twins, a boy and a girl. That's amazing!"

As she spoke, she handed the gifts she had brought back to Jiang Zhizhi: "I didn't know you had a baby, so I bought you some silk. I also prepared two red envelopes for the baby."

Jiang Zhizhi didn't stand on ceremony: "Sister Song Man, thank you so much. I was thinking of writing to you before, but I felt embarrassed, so I didn't say it."

Shang Shiying glanced at Song Man and left the room.

Jiang Zhizhi took Song Man to see the two children. The little ones were sleeping soundly in bed, their little hands clasped together next to their faces.

Her little face is rosy and fair, and she looks very well-cared for.

Song Man watched quietly for a while, then stood up and sincerely praised, "Zhizhi, they are so beautiful! They are the most beautiful children I have ever seen. Is the one in the pink padded jacket the little sister?"

Jiang Zhizhi smiled and corrected, "We're not younger sisters, we're older sisters. Don't let our small size fool you, we're the older sisters."

Song Man looked at them carefully for a while, then smiled and said, "They're both beautiful. Zhizhi, you're so lucky. Nowadays, cadres' families are only allowed to have one child. Many people want a son or a daughter, but no matter what, they'll always have regrets. But you're blessed with both a son and a daughter. How fortunate you are!"

"By the way, where's Zhou Xiye? He hasn't come back yet?"

Jiang Zhizhi pouted, a hint of regret in her voice: "He doesn't know that at first, we thought we shouldn't tell him, so as not to distract him. But then we thought, it's almost October, and with the war preparations so intense, telling him after the baby is born wouldn't make a difference. So, I'm thinking of waiting until next year when the baby is a bit older before taking the baby to find him."

Song Man was surprised that Zhou Xiye didn't know about Jiang Zhizhi's pregnancy and childbirth: "Zhizhi, are you feeling wronged?"

Jiang Zhizhi smiled at Song Man: "He feels a little wronged, but compared to his safety and health, this little grievance is nothing. Besides, if we're talking about sacrifices, he has sacrificed much more."

Song Man smiled: "Zhizhi, you are great. I'll write a report about you later."

Startled, Jiang Zhizhi quickly waved her hand: "No, no, what do I have to write about? I'm actually very happy. Look how many people dote on my two children. If my mom hadn't stopped me, the house would be so lively every day."

All the chicken, fish, meat, and eggs that Jiang Zhizhi ate during her entire postpartum period were delivered by people from the compound.

There are also all sorts of high-end supplements; you can't refuse them. Everyone says that Xiao Zhouji and Shang Shang are the treasures of the compound, and these are for the two little darlings.

Sometimes, Jiang Zhizhi doesn't even dare to think about whether she will have the chance to meet these two children when they get older.

They said that as long as the child could be taken out of the house, they would take turns carrying and raising him.

Song Man smiled as she looked at Jiang Zhizhi. She had seen other women who had just finished their postpartum period. Most of them had lost a lot of blood and energy during childbirth, and their complexions were rather pale and sallow.

Others are exhausted because they have no one to help take care of their babies during their postpartum period.

It's rare to see someone like Jiang Zhizhi with such a rosy and radiant complexion, good health, and high spirits; it's clear she's been well taken care of.

After chatting about other things, Song Man slowly spoke up: "Zhizhi, I'm back this time to get married."

Jiang Zhizhi asked in surprise, "Sister Song Man, are you really getting married? Is he good to you?"

Song Man smiled and said, "It's alright. He took care of me when I was sick. He was really good to me."

Jiang Zhizhi looked at Song Man, her face flushed slightly, with a hint of bridal shyness, as if she was indeed looking forward to starting a new life.

In the living room, Chen Limin was talking to Shang Shiying about Song Man, but she was dissatisfied: "She found a southerner, and she won't be able to come back even once a year, and..."

Shang Shiying advised, "You're just never satisfied. Before you got married, you complained that your child was alone, and now that you're married, you're complaining that your partner isn't good enough. In the end, it's because you didn't find someone you liked, but... it's your child who will spend their life with that person, not you."

Chen Limin was somewhat envious of Fang Hua: "Look at Fang Hua, she used to have such a bad relationship with Xi Ye, but now they're so good together. Zhi Zhi is also very successful, she even gave birth to twins, and many people in the compound want to recognize Zhi Zhi as their goddaughter."

Shang Shiying sneered: "You say Fang Hua is lucky, then you should see how Fang Hua treats Zhizhi like his own daughter. If you treat Xu Mingyue this well, then Song Dong will often bring the two children back."

Chen Limin remained silent, still feeling regretful and upset. She really didn't like the man Song Man brought back.

...

The next day, Jiang Zhizhi saw Song Man's boyfriend in the courtyard. He was a doctor from a hospital in the south, with a refined and fair appearance and wearing gold-rimmed glasses.

Standing next to Song Man, he was about the same height as the tall Song Man.

They don't look very well-matched.

Song Man smiled and introduced Jiang Zhizhi: "Zhizhi, this is my boyfriend, Li Xinguo."

He then introduced Li Xinguo: "This is Zhizhi. I've told you before, she has great medical talent and is a little miracle doctor in our hospital."

Jiang Zhizhi was going to the hospital for a follow-up examination when she ran into Song Man and chatted for a few minutes.

Li Xinguo looked very humble and greeted Jiang Zhizhi with a smile.

After the two left, Jiang Zhizhi looked back one last time, still feeling that the two were not a good match.

During the National Day holiday, Song Man and Li Xinguo held a simple wedding ceremony in the courtyard canteen. Shang Shiying refused to go, staying home to take care of the children, and asked Jiang Zhizhi and Fang Hua to attend the wedding.

To Jiang Zhizhi's utter surprise, Li Simin returned...