Chapter 1088 Red Envelope

In fact, Bai Yi knew that He Fen and Wang Yue had been hoping that she would give birth to a son ever since they found out she was pregnant.

After all, Wang Ye is the only son in the Wang family, so it's perfectly normal for them to have this mentality.

But Bai Yi will not let their thoughts influence her own.

Her body is her own, and she cannot simply choose to accommodate others' wishes.

Whether it's a son or a daughter, they are all her children.

Even if she has another child, it must be with her own consent.

Qiao Xing sighed, "Actually, whether it's a son or a daughter, the greatest blessing is that they can be born safe and sound."

Qiao Xing never wants to experience the pain of childbirth again in her life.

Bai Yi recalled the day Qiao Xingsheng died and said, "Yes, as long as the adults and children are safe, that's all that matters."

Bai Yi understood perfectly well that even if Wang Yue and He Fen wanted her to have a son because she had given birth to a daughter, Bai Yi would never agree to it.

If they love her child, that's ideal, but if they don't, she can raise the child herself.

Wang Qin and He Fen prepared a large table of food, and Wang Yue brought out his treasured wine.

For those who couldn't drink alcohol, Wang Qin also poured them juice.

Outside, firecrackers crackled incessantly, while inside, the atmosphere was lively and warm, with the family raising their glasses to celebrate the new year.

After having their reunion dinner, Qiao Xing and the others stayed until the afternoon.

As they were preparing to leave, Wang Qin secretly pulled Qiao Xing aside.

She pulled out a very thick red envelope from somewhere and stuffed it into Qiao Xing's hand.

"Take this money and buy something for the child."

Qiao Xing held the red envelope in his hand, knowing without even looking that there was a lot of money inside.

She quickly stuffed the money back to Wang Qin, saying, "Keep this money for yourself. Xixi needs to go to school, and there are many places where she'll need money. I have my own money."

Wang Qin said firmly, "This is for the child, so please take it. Don't think it's too little."

“It’s not that I think it’s too little. Your own salary isn’t much either, and you have to take care of Xixi. The child doesn’t lack anything. You can save this money yourself.”

No matter what Qiao Xing said, Wang Qin refused, saying, "I didn't spend much money on you when you were little. I know you don't lack money now, but I'll feel more at ease giving this little something to the children."

Qiao Xing understood what he meant.

She wanted to make up for the regrets she had for Qiao Xing in the past through this method.

After thinking about it, Qiao Xing decided not to refuse and accepted Wang Qin's red envelope.

She was thinking of giving the money to Xixi when she had the chance, or paying it directly to the school as tuition.

Wang Qin finally smiled when she saw that Qiao Xing did not refuse.

She asked cautiously, "Is the child behaving well? Did he fuss last night?"

Qiao Xing said, "No, she's quite well-behaved, except when she's hungry she'll cry for a while."

Wang Qin nodded, "That's good. Babies are the hardest to take care of at this age. If you're too busy, just give me a call and I'll come over and help you."

Qiao Xing asked her, "Isn't the cake shop busy?"

"Fortunately, they have hired a few more apprentices, so there are more people in the shop now, and I don't have much to do, so I'm not very busy."

In fact, Wang Qin was quite willing to go and help Qiao Xing take care of the children.

After all, no matter what, this child is her own grandson.

Moreover, it was Qiao Xing's first time giving birth, and she thought she could help in any way she could.

When I came out of the Wang family's house, the snow had stopped, and the streets were covered in a blanket of white.

Qiao Xing got into the car with the child in her arms; the car's heater was on full blast.

Qiao Xing thought that once they got back, she would keep the child in the room and wouldn't take her out unless absolutely necessary.

I'm afraid she won't be able to handle being out all the time, she's so young.

Xing Jiu was driving slowly along the road when, while waiting at a red light, he suddenly remembered something.

He looked at Qiao Xing behind him through the rearview mirror.

"Madam, the chairman called and said he's not returning to Chongqing."

Qin Ce scoffed, "Looks like he doesn't appreciate your kindness."

After Qiao Xing and Qin Ce discussed it, Qiao Xing originally wanted Xing Jiu to personally go and pick up Qin Liang.

But before Xing Jiu could even set off, Qin Liang called, saying he wasn't feeling well and didn't want to go through the hassle of going to Chongqing anymore.

Qiao Xing asked, "Is your health bad? Is it serious?"

"I don't know. The call was made by the maid, and I didn't ask her for details."

Upon hearing this, Qiao Xing knew that Qin Liang wasn't actually feeling unwell; he probably just didn't want to come and was making up an excuse.

The reason is self-evident.

The events of the past made him feel speechless in the face of Qin Ce and Qiao Xing.

Adding to Qin Fei's situation, Qin Liang became even less willing to come.

However, Qin Liang has already made his stance clear, and Qiao Xing has done what she should do.

Since Qin Liang was unwilling, Qiao Xing had no choice but to say to Xing Jiu, "Let's just forget about this."

In the evening, my family is preparing to make dumplings.

After the nanny prepared the filling and rolled out the dough, Qiao Xing and Qin Ce both came to wrap them.

Grandpa Qin sat on the sofa watching the children, while the Spring Festival Gala was playing on the TV.

Grandpa Qin glanced at the time, then looked towards the door, and asked Qin Ce and Qiao Xing.

"Xiao Yi said he'd be back tonight. Is he lying to me?"

Seeing his anxious look, Qiao Xing smiled and said, "Grandpa, don't worry. After all, this is the first time Xiao Yi has brought a girl home, so he definitely needs to be mentally prepared."

Grandpa Qin snorted, "What's there to prepare? This isn't some den of dragons or tigers. I'm not going to interrogate him. As long as he's not deliberately trying to avoid coming, why can't he come?"

“Perhaps others are unwilling,” Qin Ce said calmly from the side.

Grandpa Qin glared at him. "Say something nice during the New Year. If he really can't bring anyone back this time, I guess there's no hope for him to get married in the future. This kid, sigh."

The three people inside were unaware that while they were chatting, Qin Yi had already brought Chen Duo to the door.

Qin Yi took a deep breath, his expression serious. "Have you memorized all the lines I taught you before?"

Chen Duo nodded and said, "I've remembered them all."

"Just remember that. Anyway, you don't need to be too nervous. Just do as I say, and don't let anything slip."

His words made Chen Duo very nervous. "Didn't you say that we were just trying things out? Why are we meeting each other's parents so soon?"

"We'd have to take this step sooner or later, so I'm just giving you a preview."

"ah?"

Before Chen Duo could react, Qin Yi had already raised his hand and knocked on the door.

Upon hearing the knock, the nanny quickly went to open the door.

The three people inside the house peeked out towards the door, wondering if the people outside were Qin Yi and Chen Duo.

"Grandpa, brother, sister-in-law, Happy New Year!"

Qin Yi led Chen Duo in, and Grandpa Qin looked at the two of them and then felt relieved.

Chen Duo stood next to Qin Yi and greeted the three of them, mimicking his way of addressing them.

"Grandpa, brother, sister-in-law, Happy New Year!"