The child, who was once pale and thin and timid, is now gradually becoming cheerful and showing his natural childlike nature, which makes Fu Ya very happy.

Her face was full of affection, and she didn't hold back her praise: "My Zhiyuan is so amazing!"

Rong Zhigao came in and overheard their conversation. He said, "We didn't do much. It was Dad and the uncles who broke the ice hole and caught the fish."

Seeing that her youngest son's face was a little stiff, Fu Ya quickly came to the rescue: "No matter how much effort you put in, you've still put in the effort. You're all good kids."

Rong Zhiyuan was happy and ran to the edge of the kang to see his sister. Rong Zhigao wanted to stop him, but Fu Ya smiled and shook her head to stop him.

Rong Zhiyuan was very sensible. His hands were cold, so he just looked and didn't touch them. He was really well-behaved and sensible.

Fu Ya had always known that Rong Zhigao disciplined his younger brother so much because he was afraid that his mischievousness would upset their parents and that he would be sent back to the countryside, so he always tried to make him behave well.

Fu Ya saw it all and felt a pang of heartache, but she understood that she couldn't eliminate his concerns all at once. She could only use love to gradually understand and warm them.

Time flies, and before we knew it, it was Rong Jiaojiao's one-month birthday.

The little girl has grown up a bit now, no longer the wrinkled baby she once was. Her round face is adorned with a pair of big, dark eyes, and her rosy lips are slightly pouting, making her look exceptionally adorable.

Every day, Fu Ya looked at her, and her heart was filled with happiness and contentment.

Fu Ya and Rong Lianhu both wanted to give their daughter a lively full-moon celebration, so they started preparing well in advance.

She sewed a pink cotton-padded jacket by hand, embroidered with pink peach blossoms, symbolizing that her daughter's future life would be as bright and beautiful as peach blossoms.

Rong Lianhu asked someone to buy some good wine and fresh ingredients from the town, and also went to the market to buy several kilograms of candy to share with the neighbors who came to visit his daughter.

On the day of the full moon, the house was bustling with activity, as many of Rong Lianhu's comrades-in-arms and military wives who had a good relationship with him came to visit.

The room was filled with all sorts of gifts, including children's clothes and shoes, as well as some brown sugar and eggs.

Fu Ya busied herself serving the guests, her face beaming with a happy smile.

Rong Lianhu carried Rong Jiaojiao and made her greet the guests one by one.

The little girl seemed very sensible; she didn't cry or fuss, and aside from sleeping, she would look around with curious eyes at everything.

His adorable appearance charmed many people present.

"This child is so well-behaved; he looks like he's destined for good fortune."

A beautiful military wife touched Rong Jiaojiao's little face and said with a smile.

Her name is Xu Jingjing. She is Rong Lianhu's superior and the wife of Commander Song Qiming. She is also a doctor and is very close to Fu Ya. However, she went home for the Chinese New Year, so Fu Ya did not see her when she gave birth to Rong Jiaojiao.

"Yes, this child looks just like Dr. Fu. She'll definitely be a beauty in the future."

A slender military wife with high cheekbones next to her saw that it was her speaking and quickly chimed in, "Yes, she's getting prettier and prettier."

With an obvious fawning expression on her face, this woman was Liu Laidi, the wife of the company commander of the first company of the second battalion.

Although her husband's rank was not high enough, his military service was long enough, so she could also come and accompany him to the military base.

However, she had a very strong preference for sons over daughters. Her eldest daughter was initially mistreated by her, but things improved after she joined the army.

Fu Ya didn't really want to deal with them, but she was still happy to hear them praising her daughter.

He smiled and thanked everyone.

The banquet began quickly, and everyone sat together, laughing and chatting. The feast satisfied everyone, and it can be said that both hosts and guests enjoyed themselves.

The banquet lasted until very late before everyone gradually left.

After seeing off the last group of guests, Fu Ya returned to the house and saw Rong Lianhu playing with Rong Jiaojiao.

The little girl was already a bit sleepy, her eyes were slightly squinted, but she still tried her best to keep them open, looking at Rong Lianhu.

Fu Ya walked over, gently took Rong Jiaojiao from her, and coaxed her to sleep.

Rong Lianhu looked at her, his eyes full of tenderness: "You must be exhausted today?"

Fu Ya shook her head and said softly, "I'm not tired. Seeing everyone so happy makes me happy too."

Rong Lianhu nodded: "You rest, I'll go tidy up the house with the two boys."

Fu Ya nodded: "Then I'll trouble you."

Rong Lianhu quickly cleaned up the pots and pans, told his two sons to go to sleep, and then took a quick shower before returning to his room to rest.

Another month passed, and Rong Jiaojiao had grown into a chubby, pink baby.

Rong Lianhu was particularly enthusiastic that day, arranging everything early and waiting to get into bed.

They were an old married couple, and Fu Ya understood perfectly what Rong Lianhu was thinking. Fu Ya's face flushed slightly, and she gently scolded, "Why are you in such a hurry?"

Rong Lianhu chuckled, leaned close to Fu Ya's ear, and whispered, "It's been so long, I've missed you."

His eyes were full of doting affection, and his gaze lingered on Fu Ya as if trying to see through her.

Fu Ya felt a little embarrassed by his gaze and gently nudged him, saying, "Go, go, go turn off the lights first."

Rong Lianhu laughed and turned to turn off the lights. The lights in the room gradually dimmed, leaving only the moonlight from outside the window shining through the window and adding a soft glow to the room.

Fu Ya held the sleeping Rong Jiaojiao in her arms, gently placed her on the bed, and covered her with a blanket. Looking at her daughter's rosy little face, her heart was filled with tenderness.

Turning around, she saw that Rong Lianhu had taken off his outer clothes and was standing by the kang (a heated brick bed), looking at her tenderly.

"What are you standing there for? Come up here or you'll catch a cold."

Rong Lianhu quickly got onto the kang (a heated brick bed), eagerly crawled into Fu Ya's quilt, lowered his head, and gently kissed her forehead, then her cheek, and finally her lips.

Fu Ya closed her eyes, feeling his tenderness...

After their lovemaking, the two lay in bed, the room so quiet that only their breathing could be heard.

Rong Lianhu gently put his arm around Fu Ya's shoulder, letting her lean against him. Fu Ya buried her head in his chest, listening to his heartbeat, and gradually relaxed.

Neither of them spoke, enjoying the quiet bliss of cuddling together.

After a long while, Fu Ya said, "Lian Hu, my maternity leave will end in another month. Shouldn't we find a reliable person to take care of the baby?"

Rong Lianhu nodded: "I've already inquired about this matter and asked the brothers to keep an eye out. I'll find someone before your vacation ends, so you don't need to worry."

Fu Ya nodded, but in her heart she was thinking of her mother. During the war, the family found a way to go to Hong Kong to seek refuge with her great-grandfather.

But an accident happened on the night of their departure. They encountered traitors who were arresting people, which separated the family. They didn't know if their family members were safe or not.