Next, Lin Xiaoxiao simply focused on postpartum care. All she had to do was breastfeed the baby. Her aunt and Bai Hehua took care of everything else, from dressing and bathing the baby to putting him to bed.

Lin Xiaoxiao had a very easy postpartum period.

When Li Qiutang brought her things to see her, she was unusually shy and a little awkward.

Lin Xiaoxiao quickly guessed what good thing had happened to her, and just smiled at her without saying a word first.

Li Qiutang: "...I have something to say to you."

Lin Xiaoxiao continued to smile and nod.

Li Qiutang lowered her head slightly, fiddling with her neatly trimmed nails for a while before whispering, "Han Qiulin took me to the movies yesterday..."

They went to see a movie, and then—did they hold hands while watching, or did they kiss? Could it be a proposal?

Li Qiutang: "After watching it, he took me to the small park, and he... he performed a backflip in front of me."

Lin Xiaoxiao: "Holy crap... what's wrong with Han Qiulin's head?"

"Do you think he's showing off?"

"No." Li Qiutang glanced at Lin Xiaoxiao and said with slight excitement, "His backflip was so cool, really, I couldn't take my eyes off him. Even though he was watching me like that, he kept performing. Later, I even used a handkerchief to wipe his hands and face..."

After saying that, Li Qiutang said shyly, "We didn't do anything. He was sweating a lot, and I wiped it all off for him. We didn't do anything after that, so don't overthink it."

Lin Xiaoxiao: "..." Han Qiulin's little tricks are enough to fool young girls, but he actually thinks he can fool a surfing pro like her?

However, to be fair, Han Qiulin has quite a few tricks up his sleeve. Even though his backflip wasn't as good as hers, he went outside to show off and seduce people. Surprisingly, Li Qiutang actually thought it was incredibly cool. The two of them were really putting on an act and flattering each other, having a great time.

"To be honest, I used to think Han Qiulin was too clingy. He's good-looking and has good qualities, so I had some feelings for him. But yesterday was the first time I thought he was handsome. After what happened yesterday, I like him more and more." After saying this, Li Qiutang's face immediately flushed.

Lin Xiaoxiao: "...I don't quite understand your world, but I respect it."

"So, you came here to talk about this? I thought good things were about to happen, and that we were going to become sisters-in-law."

Li Qiutang thought for a moment, then shook her head with a hint of distress: "Actually, Han Qiulin did mention it, but I haven't agreed yet."

I didn't expect Han Qiulin to act so quickly.

“I’ve cut off all ties with my family, and things have been arranged for my father. Although my sister and mother are in jail, it shouldn’t affect me much, but I always feel like there’s some loose end in the chain. I’m just going to come here like this, because I’m afraid I’ll cause you trouble later.”

Lin Xiaoxiao thought about it and realized that she could understand Li Qiutang's concerns. After all, they were blood relatives and the relationship was completely severed, but if something really happened and the other person came to her shamelessly, would she really not care at all?

They really don't show any compassion; it's bound to damage their reputation.

Lin Xiaoxiao: "So you've refused twice, are you really not planning to get married? What are you thinking?"

Li Qiutang shook her head: "I don't know either. I know very well what kind of people they are. After they get out, they definitely won't let it go. Knowing that I'm getting married, they'll either come to mess with my life or start scheming hard."

Sometimes, getting things done isn't as simple as just receiving help. For some low-level thugs, using the Han family's name can be a convenient way to get things done.

The Han family themselves are very disciplined in this regard, and they can't let their own family members create chaos.

The only way she could think of was to leave Han Qiulin and leave this place, but she couldn't bear to give up her job, and she also couldn't bear to see Han Qiulin wait for her for so long, only to end up like this.

So it's been dragging on like this.

Seeing Li Qiutang's troubled expression, Lin Xiaoxiao comforted her, "This matter is actually not that difficult."

"Whether it's your father, or your sister and mother who will be out in a couple of years, just try your best to get them transferred to another place. The emperor is far away, and I don't believe their reach can extend that far."

"As for whether they will come looking for you again, that depends on your attitude and performance."

Upon hearing Lin Xiaoxiao's words, Li Qiutang's eyes lit up. How come she hadn't thought of such a method?

Yes, why does it have to be them who leave? Their reputations are ruined; it's just as good for them to leave.

Moreover, this departure cannot be initiated by the individual; it must be initiated by them actively and eagerly wanting to leave, so that they will not have any intention of returning.

Han Qiushi's three-day holiday was over in no time. He ate breakfast early the next morning and went to work at the military base.

This time, I didn't go empty-handed; I brought a lot of candy, intending to share it with my brothers.

Chen Shan looked at the wedding candy in his hand and said with a smile, "Oh my, our Korean group is different now that they have a child. They are much better at interpersonal relationships than before."

Ren Jianguo quipped, "Look at this god-like figure! He's nothing like the deadbeat he was a while ago. But congratulations anyway, you're a father now!"

The remaining close friends all received wedding candies from Han Qiushi and congratulated him one by one.

Within just a few days, the news spread throughout the entire army that Han Qiushi's family had given birth to twins, a boy and a girl, who were said to be very good-looking, making many people envious.

I had thought that he was getting married so late because he wanted both a son and a daughter, and that he was probably getting quite old by then.

As it turns out, he managed to get it done in one go, taking a shortcut and getting ahead of the competition. His speed is no slower than that of people who get married normally, while they have to work hard for two or three years or even longer. He got it done in a year.

So sometimes I'm really envious. A good family, a good wife, and good children.

Han Qiushi thoroughly enjoys receiving congratulations, especially when people praise his own child; he can't stop smiling from that moment on.

He used to envy others, but this year it's others' turn to envy him.

There's no way around it; having a wife like that is pure luck!

Han Qiushi has a large family on his side, and his home is also crowded.

There have been quite a few people coming and going at our house these past few days. Some are genuine visitors from the surrounding area who came to offer their congratulations, while many others are taking this opportunity to get closer to the Han family.

Bai Hehua only chose to visit children with those she had met a few times before; she said she didn't mention those she hadn't met.

Some social interactions don't require deep connections or Lin Xiaoxiao's involvement in getting to know people. She handles things from the outside, and once she's done enough, there's no need to extend those connections to the next generation.

They knew Lin Xiaoxiao was resourceful and capable, but people's energy is limited. They could do it well, so why go to all that trouble?