Rong Zhigao nodded in agreement. Rong Lianhu and the nurse were both amused and exasperated. The nurse quickly explained, "Your little sister isn't ugly. She looks like this because she was just born."

"Actually, every newborn baby is like this, with wrinkled skin and a rosy face. This is normal."

"In a few days, once the baby's skin relaxes, it will become fair and tender, and very cute."

"And look, this little one has curved eyebrows, long eyelashes, and a pretty nose. She'll definitely be a beauty when she grows up."

Rong Lianhu couldn't help but laugh when he heard what the nurse said. He gently patted his two sons' heads and said, "You two little devils, did you hear that? Your mother went through so much hardship giving birth to your little sister, and you're still here gossiping. Your little sister is a bit ugly now, but that's temporary. When she grows up, she'll definitely be prettier than your brother Zhaohui's sister."

Rong Zhiyuan listened to his father's words, and although he still didn't quite believe it, he wiped away his tears and muttered, "What if my sister stays this ugly?"

Rong Lianhu laughed heartily and said, "Silly child, how can you stay ugly forever? Your mother is so beautiful, and I'm not bad either, so how could our daughter be ugly? Besides, you can't judge a book by its cover; a kind heart is the most important thing."

The nurse chimed in, "Commander Rong is right. And look, this little guy has such a delicate mouth; his smile must be incredibly sweet."

Rong Zhigao and Rong Zhiyuan were still somewhat skeptical after hearing this, but seeing the smile on their father's face, they gradually calmed down. Rong Zhigao said earnestly to his younger brother, "Zhiyuan, Dad is right. Our sister is a little ugly now, but she is our own sister. We can't dislike her. We must protect her well in the future and not allow anyone to bully her."

Rong Zhiyuan nodded and said softly, "Okay, I'll listen to my brother."

At this moment, the delivery room door opened again, and Fu Ya was wheeled out by the nurse.

Although she looked exhausted, she was still conscious and saw Rong Lianhu holding his daughter, a happy smile appearing on her face.

Rong Lianhu quickly walked to his wife's side and said softly, "Wife, you've worked so hard!"

Fu Ya smiled and replied softly, "As long as the child is safe, it's all worth it."

After the nurse settled Fu Ya in, she said to Rong Lianhu, "Commander Rong, Dr. Fu is a little weak and needs to rest. Please get her some food to help her regain her strength."

Rong Lianhu nodded and said gratefully, "Thank you, nurse, thank you for your help."

As soon as the nurse left, Rong Lianhu quickly put his daughter next to his wife and said, "Wife, wait a moment. I was afraid of something happening and didn't dare to leave earlier. I'll go back now and bring you some food."

Fu Ya nodded and said, "You should go now, the two boys must be hungry."

Rong Lianhu nodded and instructed his two sons, "Your mother is tired and needs to rest. You two stay here and take good care of your sister. Don't go anywhere, understand?"

The two brothers nodded in unison: "Understood."

Rong Lianhu was relieved and prepared to leave when he heard a woman's voice outside asking about their ward: "Nurse, which ward is Battalion Commander Rong Lianhu's wife in?"

The nurse replied, "There, the one with the door open."

"Thanks!"

Following the nurse's directions, two sets of footsteps, one deep and one shallow, approached their ward, indicating that there was more than one person coming.

Rong Lianhu recognized who it was and quickly went out to greet them: "Sister-in-law, Lao Yan, what brings you all here?"

The visitors were his subordinates from the same battalion: Deputy Battalion Commander Yan Hai and his wife Wang Ping.

Wang Ping held up the cloth bag in her hand and laughed heartily, saying, "Of course I've come to bring you food."

Yan Hai also said, "When your sister-in-law saw that you had all come to the hospital, she knew you didn't have time to cook, so she made extra food and brought it to you."

Although Yan Hai's position was lower than Rong Lianhu's, he was a few years older than Rong Lianhu. The two had worked together through thick and thin for several years and had a very good relationship. They always addressed each other as brothers based on their age, so it was not surprising that they came to deliver food.

Rong Lianhu sincerely thanked her, saying, "Thank you so much, sister-in-law! I was just about to go back and cook something to eat!"

Wang Ping waved her hand dismissively: "No need to thank me. When I was in postpartum confinement, my sister-in-law took care of me. Let's not be so polite."

"Alright, then I won't stand on ceremony with you, sister-in-law."

Wang Ping laughed and said, "That's right, we should help each other. It's too much trouble to keep thanking each other."

Everyone laughed. Wang Ping took out the chicken soup she had made for Fu Ya and served it to her: "I came a little late because I wanted it to be tender. Sister-in-law, are you hungry? Here, eat it while it's hot."

Fu Ya sat up straight, took the bowl and thanked them, "Thank you, sister-in-law. You came at just the right time; I had just come out of the delivery room."

"That's good. Battalion Commander Rong, Zhigao, Zhiyuan, you guys eat too."

As she spoke, she handed the food she had brought to the three men. She was quick and efficient, and soon she had set the table for them.

Rong Lianhu quickly replied, "Thank you, sister-in-law, we can do it ourselves."

Wang Ping waved her hand and asked, "Don't talk about that. Tell me, is it a boy or a girl this time?"

Rong Zhigao quickly answered, "It's a younger sister, we have a younger sister now."

Wang Ping exclaimed, "Oh! That's just what you two little brats wanted, aren't you happy now?"

"Let me see, what does it look like?" She looked up to find the baby and saw her husband already holding the baby in his arms. She rolled her eyes at him: "You're quick."

She chattered away, and quickly approached Yan Hai. Rong Zhigao hurriedly said, "Auntie, you can't think she's ugly. The nurse said she'll become beautiful."

Wang Ping laughed heartily, showing no fear of disturbing the baby. She herself had just given birth and was the same way. When others advised her to be quieter, she said it would help the baby build courage.

After carefully examining the child's features, she said, "The nurse is right, this little girl will definitely grow up to be a great beauty."

Rong Zhiyuan's eyes lit up several degrees: "Is what Auntie said true?"

"Of course, Auntie never lies."

Rong Zhiyuan was happy, and the rice in his bowl tasted even better.

Looking at the baby, Wang Ping said, "When my sister-in-law was pregnant with her, she suffered so much. I was worried that she wouldn't be healthy when she was born. But now, seeing her black hair and rosy cheeks, I know she's healthy. It's truly worth all the good medicine and tonics you used."

Fu Ya nodded in agreement: "Yes, I was very careful until I gave birth, and now I can finally relax."

The Rong family finished their meal while the two families chatted and laughed around the child.

Yan Hai said, "Old Rong, are these two lads going home to sleep or staying here to help?"

Rong Lianhu glanced at his two sons and said, "Let them go back to sleep. I'll have to trouble you and your sister-in-law to help take them home."