Fearing premature birth, they moved into the duplex apartment early on, but the little rascal inside her was unhurried. The New Year passed, and the due date was also over. On the second day of the second lunar month, the day the dragon raises its head, Yun's father was about to go out for a haircut when he heard Yun exclaim, "Mom, I think I'm going into labor!" Yun's mother was so startled she almost dropped the plate she was holding.

"Quick, call Sicheng, and you go press the elevator button." Yun's mother instructed Yun's father as she ran into the room to get the prepared maternity bag.

"Xiao Qi, are you sure you can walk by yourself?" Yun's mother asked worriedly.

"It's okay, I should be fine, it's just that my belly is sagging a lot. It should take a while, so don't worry," Yunqi reassured his parents.

“Yes, I’m not nervous. The hospital bag, the keys, what else?” Yun’s mother said as she changed her shoes. “You can just wear cotton shoes. Oh, and the prenatal checkup book.”

"The elevator's here, are you ready yet?"

"They're here. Help Yunqi up." At this moment, Yun's mother also calmed down.

The two, carrying maternity bags, helped Yunqi directly to the hospital for admission.

After a doctor's examination, it was found that the birth canal was not yet dilated, so they were instructed to move around more, preferably climbing stairs, to help the baby descend into the pelvis.

Yun Qi had just finished circling the inpatient department when he saw Si Cheng running towards him, covered in sweat. Si Cheng helped Yun Qi up and asked worriedly, "How are you? Does it hurt a lot? Do you want to sit down and rest for a while?"

"I'm okay now, but I'm a little hungry again," Yunqi said, rubbing his stomach.

"Wait here, I'll go back right now and make you a bowl of noodles with chicken soup." Only then did Mom remember that new mothers need to eat to have the strength. Without waiting for Yunqi's reply, she hurried home.

At this time, Yun's father also completed the hospital admission procedures and put his things in the ward.

Yunqi waited for her mother's chicken noodle soup, and after eating it, she climbed the stairs twice before entering the delivery room.

After an anxious wait of more than an hour, the sound of a baby crying was heard. Less than ten minutes later, the sound of another baby crying also rang out.

Yun's parents clasped their hands tightly together in excitement, while Si Cheng paced back and forth outside the delivery room.

When the factory doors opened again, a nurse was seen pushing Yunqi in a wheelchair, and two other nurses were seen carrying two babies.

Si Cheng immediately rushed to Yun Qi's stroller, patted Yun Qi's head, and said, "Wife, you've worked hard. Now you can rest well, and we'll take care of the rest."

"Congratulations! Yunqi has given birth to twins, a boy and a girl. The older one is a boy, weighing 5.6 pounds, and the younger one is a girl, weighing 5.2 pounds." The doctor holding the babies said, "You can take them to the room now."

The Yun family parents each held one baby, their smiles never fading, their eyes gazing tenderly at their little ones, never tiring of looking at them.

Si Cheng held Yun Qi's hand, stroked her hair, and gently kissed her forehead. "Wife, you've worked hard."

Seeing the scene before them, Yun's parents felt gratified and experienced an unprecedented sense of satisfaction.

After a few days in the hospital, we packed our things and went straight back to our hometown. It's more convenient to be in our hometown than in the city. My mother had ordered a lot of free-range chickens from relatives and friends in advance, and all the vegetables in our home are homegrown, so we can eat with peace of mind.

With the arrival of their two babies, the elderly couple seemed to have regained their youth. Even when they were busy, they were full of energy and always had smiles on their faces. The whole house was filled with happiness.

Even the second grandmother and the others said in private that Si Cheng was a good son-in-law, it was like having another son, and he was so filial.

Families with daughters of marriageable age were all instructed to find a husband based on these criteria. This led to another wave of jealousy surrounding Yunqi, who was considered someone else's perfect child.

Yunqi had a very comfortable postpartum period. Both babies were quite well-behaved, and apart from needing a little attention during feeding and diaper changes, they mostly slept and grew. Her parents and husband basically revolved around her, and she only took over the babies' care when they were feeding.

Because it was twins, Yun's mother insisted that she complete a full double postpartum period, which made Yun Qi both miserable and happy. For two months in a row, she hadn't been able to take a proper bath. No matter how much she begged and pleaded, she was only allowed to give herself a quick wipe down. She felt like she was about to faint from the stench.

On the day Yunqi finished her postpartum confinement, she stayed in the bathroom for a full hour. When she came out, she felt refreshed and invigorated.

The two babies are chubby and fair-skinned, inheriting the best features of their parents. They look like little children from New Year's paintings. At only two months old, they have already won the hearts of all the elderly people in the village. Even the second grandfather and his family come to see them every day.

After several rounds of debate between the father-in-law and son-in-law, Yun Qi finally made the final decision on the names of the two little ones: the older brother would be named Si Yongjun, and the younger sister Si Yongle, with the nicknames Junjun and Lele. Yun's mother now constantly mentions Junjun and Lele, and within two days, everyone knew the babies' names.

Because the mother had been in confinement for two months, they didn't hold a full-month celebration banquet; they only sent red eggs to the family. The family decided to hold a banquet for relatives and friends when the baby turned 100 days old.

With the intervention of my second grandfather and several other elders, all the young people who had been working away from home this year have stayed. The land that had been sublet has been reclaimed from each family and is now mandated to be planted with crops, not left uncultivated. Although there are occasional protests, they are suppressed by the elders in the family.

Now, with the return of the younger generation to the village, mothers-in-law and daughters-in-law who used to only see each other once a year now live together every day. Inevitably, there are clashes. Plus, the children, having adapted to rural life, are letting loose and being more independent. As a result, there are many chaotic and lively events every day, even more so than during the Lunar New Year.

Seeing so many people at home, Yun's father suggested holding a banquet in their hometown, with a few skilled chefs from the village and others helping out. This would enhance everyone's sense of community. This suggestion was highly praised by the elders, as the village hadn't had communal meals in a long time. The second grandfather generously instructed his son to order a complete set of communal cooking utensils, just like in the military.

Yun's father ordered several pigs, sheep, cattle, and other poultry, along with countless side dishes, from the slaughterhouse in advance. Taking Yun Qi with him, he used the pretext of a banquet to collect a large amount of supplies.

Meanwhile, Si Cheng was also busy. Since returning to his hometown, he had been running a hardware store in the city with two storefronts. Under the guise of hardware, he had also stocked up on a large quantity of building materials. He even placed a batch of prefabricated houses, under the pretext of displaying samples, on the open space in front of the village primary school.