Delicious and Wonderful Life Raising Children in the 60s

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Chapter 444 Renaming

Xia Jingshu already knew from Xia Jingxing which courtyard they were staying in, and that there were enough rooms there.

Xia Jingshu: "Grandpa, we have enough rooms in our courtyard. If Duolu and the others don't want to share, let them come and live with us."

Xia Yuanqiang didn't expect him to come out and sabotage things, but since he himself had no objection, he wouldn't be the bad guy.

Xia Yuanqiang: "If you think it's okay, then it's okay. If we can't fit everyone in, we can move out anytime."

The boys then happily moved their things to Yu Rujia's yard.

Upon seeing this, Han Meifeng asked, "Are all these things Rujia's?" Some of the items didn't seem like things Rujia would use.

Xia Jingshu: "Mom, these are everyone's things. Duolu and the others will still live with us."

Han Meifeng immediately objected: "How can this be? They're all grown up, what kind of behavior is it to keep them in the same courtyard as Rujia all the time?" The boys are at that mischievous age, what if they disturb Rujia?

Yu Rujia: "Mom, there are plenty of families outside who live in houses of a dozen or more people in a few dozen square meters. We have enough rooms here. If they want to be close to me, let them stay here. Duolu, you can choose which of these six rooms to stay in."

She pointed out to Dorje the six rooms in the left and right wing rooms.

Yu Rujia insisted, so Han Meifeng didn't say much more and changed the subject: "Duolu and the others are going to move in, and the one bathroom that was cleaned up in front won't be enough. I'll find someone to come and fix another bathroom later."

Yu Rujia: "Thank you for your hard work, Mom."

They've just arrived and aren't familiar with the people and things here, so it would be more convenient for Han Meifeng to help them find people.

In the evening, the Xia family members who went to work and Duofu, who had been pulled into doing chores by the professor, all returned home.

The family started chatting happily.

As they talked, the topic turned to changing names. Duofu had seven children, four of whom took Yu Rujia's surname, and three of whom took Gao's surname. Now they all have to change their names.

Han Meifeng didn't say anything about changing the names of her four older children, but when it came to changing the names of her three younger children, she proposed a different approach.

Han Meifeng: "Rujia is Lanlan and Lao Yu's only child. Of the three children, one will take the surname Feng and the other will take the surname Yu."

Feng Lanlan is Yu Rujia's biological mother and Han Meifeng's childhood playmate.

It was because of Feng Lanlan that Han Meifeng adopted Yu Rujia and doted on her.

Yu Rujia doesn't care about her surname; she has used many names, and for her, a name is just a label.

Han Meifeng cares about her, so of course she won't undermine her.

The other members of the Xia family felt a little uncomfortable, since it was considered natural for children to take their father's surname nowadays, and if they took their mother's surname, it would be equivalent to marrying into the family.

It's one thing for them to share the same surname as Yu Rujia, but she has done the Xia family a great favor, so the Xia family doesn't think it's a problem for the children to take her surname.

But separating one child to take the surname Feng from Yu Rujia's mother is going too far.

However, he did not refute Han Meifeng's words on the spot. Xia Jingshu was the biological father of several children, so he had the most right to speak.

Xia Jingshu: "Mom's suggestion is very good. Let's do it this way. The remaining one will take my surname Xia. If my mother wants a child with the surname Gao, she can choose one of the children from Jingguo to take her surname."

Han Meifeng nodded in satisfaction, saying that Rujia hadn't married the wrong person: "Let's sort out the surnames of the children."

Yu Rujia: "Mom, let's talk to Dorje and the others about this, and then we'll come over and tell you tomorrow."

They've had the surname 'Gao' for so long. It would be easier if it were changed to 'Xia' or 'Yu', but if it were changed to 'Feng,' a name they've never heard of, it's uncertain whether the children would have any objections.

Although the children are young, Yu Rujia believes that their ideas should be respected. They should be allowed to decide their own surnames, and Yu Rujia agrees with whatever surnames they want.

Han Meifeng: "Okay, just decide on it before you go to change your name."

Back in the courtyard, Duofu was the first to speak: "Aunt, I think the surname 'Yu' is quite good. If my younger brother and his family don't want the surname 'Yu,' then I won't have to change my name."

Duo Shou said, "Aunt, I don't need to change my surname. Of course, if you think I can take the surname 'Feng', I can change it."

Duo Xi: "I'm used to people calling me Yu Duo Xi. If I change my name, I might not even realize it when people call me. Aunt, I still want to be called Yu Duo Xi."

Seeing that his brothers had all expressed their opinions, Duolu said eagerly, "Auntie, I'm fine with either the surname 'Yu' or 'Feng,' I'll listen to you."

Dorjee stared at his older brothers with his big eyes. 'Yu' is his mother's surname, and 'Feng' is another maternal grandmother's surname.

The surnames 'Yu' and 'Feng' should belong to their own descendants, not to a few outsiders who have no blood relation to their mothers or grandmothers.

Dorje let out a heavy "humph," the nine-year-old boy put his hands on his hips, raised his chin high, and forcibly stretched his aura to two meters and eighty centimeters.

Dorjee: "'Yu' is our surname. You had no choice but to take my mother's surname before. Now that everything is fine, you should change back to your own surnames."

"Whether the surname is 'Yu' or 'Feng' is something that the three of us siblings should consider."

Dorjee already knew about the Xia family's affairs and understood why his older brothers took their mother's surname.

Duole tugged at Yu Rujia's clothes and said seriously, "Mom, I can change my surname. Whatever surname you want me to have, that's what I'll be."

After spending half a day settling in Beijing, having dinner, and talking for so long, Duoyi Xiaotuanzi was already a little tired and was leaning against his father with his eyes half-closed.

Upon hearing his sixth brother's words, the little guy mumbled, "I want my mom, I want my mom."

Xia Jingshu stroked his little back and gently coaxed, "Mommy's here, Duoyi, sleep peacefully."

The little one then slowly closed his eyes and fell asleep in his father's arms.

Yu Rujia chuckled and said, "I understand your intentions, but we need to discuss the names Duofu, Duolu, Duoshou, and Duoxi with your father. As for whether Duoji, Duole, or Duoyi should have their surnames, let's draw lots to decide, okay?"

Dorjee felt that his words had been approved by his mother, and he proudly swept his gaze over his four older brothers like a little rooster, almost as if he had written "They are different" on his face.

Duolu gave him a sharp slap on the back of the head. What's he so smug about? No matter how smug he is, he's still the younger brother.

Dorjee: "Dorjee, don't think you can do whatever you want just because you've come to the capital. I'm still just a kid. If you're not happy, let's settle this with our skills."

Dorjee's image as a little rooster was immediately shattered. He clutched the back of his head and yelled, "Second brother, jealousy makes people unrecognizable!"

Duolu was so angry that he wanted to hit him again, and Duoxi's hand was also itching to do it. Both of them felt that this younger brother could be thrown away.