Time flies, and another year is almost over.

Granny Liu paused in folding clothes, and said with some worry, "I wonder how your sister-in-law is doing. It's been about eight months since then. The eldest son has also passed away. I hope everything goes smoothly."

"Mom, it will definitely go smoothly. You'll have a granddaughter to hold soon, and your brother and sister-in-law will get what they wanted."

Zhang Xuemei only found out that her sister-in-law was pregnant with a girl when she called back last time. She said that she had secretly consulted a doctor, and the diagnosis was very accurate.

"We've finally made it through, but I wonder how much the fine will be?" After worrying about her eldest daughter-in-law, Granny Liu started to worry about the fine for having too many children.

Zhang Xuemei smiled and said, "Mom, you're still worried about that? My brother has money now, he can have two more children without any problem."

"Pah, pah! It's true what they say, the bad things come true but the good ones don't. Why have any more children? I'm never having any more!" Granny Liu spat on the ground a few times. Having another child was already so difficult, so she decided to give up.

"Mom, what are you talking about having children?" Xu Mingwan asked curiously, leaning against the door frame.

"Xiao Wan, what brings you here? Oh, Bai Chuan is here too. What day is it? Don't you two have to go to work today?" Granny Liu looked at her daughter and son-in-law strangely. Are they that free?

Seeing her sister-in-law's beaming face, Zhang Xuemei knew what was going on, but she didn't say anything, letting her tell her mother-in-law herself.

Lu Baichuan carefully helped his wife sit down, then took out a thermos from his bag, poured a glass of water and handed it to her, gently reminding her, "Be careful, it's hot, drink slowly."

Granny Liu, being the kind of person she was, had a vague idea of ​​what was going on when she saw this scene. She asked hesitantly, "Xiao Wan, are you pregnant?"

Xu Mingwan nodded shyly, "Yes, I just went to the hospital for a check-up. It's been about two months. I came to find you as soon as possible because I wanted to tell you the good news first."

"Oh my, this is wonderful! I'm going to be a grandmother! After being a grandma so many times, it's finally time to change my identity."

"Xiao Wan, look how happy Mom is. All my grandchildren can't compare to the baby in your belly," Zhang Xuemei teased deliberately.

Granny Liu didn't like hearing this. "I'm not that kind of person. Don't speak ill of me in front of the children. This is my first grandson. Can't I even be happy?"

“Yes, why not?” Zhang Xuemei replied with a smile; she just wanted to tease her mother-in-law.

Although Granny Liu was very happy, she still didn't forget the important matter, "Baichuan, your parents don't know yet, do they?"

Lu Baichuan smiled and looked at Xu Mingwan, saying, "No, we came to tell you as soon as we left the hospital, thinking you would be happy."

"Now I understand. You should hurry home and tell your in-laws so they won't worry." Granny Liu was very happy that her daughter and son-in-law put her first, but she still urged them to go home quickly.

Although Lu Baichuan and Xu Mingwan's new house is in Mingzhu Garden, it is not yet fully renovated, so they are currently living with Lu's parents.

"Okay, then we'll head back now."

"Be careful on the road,"

Granny Liu watched the two enter the elevator before finally going inside, muttering to herself, "I wonder if Xiao Wan will react, and I don't know if she'll be able to eat Bai Chuan's mother's cooking. Oh, my heart is breaking."

Zhang Xuemei understands this feeling. In her previous life, when Panpan was pregnant, she had severe morning sickness and couldn't eat anything. She was so anxious that her lips were blistering. In the end, she managed to get through those months by eating the sour apricots she made herself.

So he smiled and comforted her, "Mom, if it really doesn't work, you can bring Xiaowan back to stay for a while. You'll feel more at ease taking care of her yourself, right?"

"Oh, is this a good idea? I hope Baichuan's mother won't have any objections?" Granny Liu was very tempted by Zhang Xuemei's suggestion, but she was also worried that her future in-laws might have some reservations, as she felt she couldn't trust her.

"No, Mom, you're just worried about Xiaowan. Her mother-in-law will understand."

When Xu Mingwan and Lu Baichuan arrived home, only Lu's mother was still there. Upon seeing them, she immediately asked, "How did it go? What did the doctor say?"

Lu Baichuan grinned and replied, "Mom, Xiaowan is pregnant. I'm going to be a dad, and you're going to be a grandma."

Upon hearing this, Lu's mother immediately helped Xu Mingwan sit on the sofa and carefully asked, "Xiaowan, are you feeling unwell anywhere? Or is there anything you'd like to eat?"

Xu Mingwan shook her head. "Mom, I'm no different from usual right now, and there's nothing I particularly want to eat."

"That's good, that's good. It would be best if there were no symptoms, otherwise you'd suffer." When Lu's mother was pregnant with several children, she always had severe morning sickness, which was really distressing to think about. She just hoped that her youngest daughter-in-law would be lucky and not have too much morning sickness.

...

The family was having dinner when the phone rang, and Granny Liu, who was closest to the phone, answered it without hesitation.

"Hello, who is it?"

"Mom, it's me, Mingri. Nianmei gave birth to a daughter. I might not be able to come back for a while, at least two months." Xu Mingri's happy voice came from beside her. Her long-awaited daughter had finally arrived, and Nianmei's hard work had not been in vain.

Upon hearing this, Granny Liu's eyebrows relaxed, and she replied with a smile, "Alright, alright, let Nianmei rest well. Tomorrow, don't be stingy with money. Make sure she has a proper postpartum period. If you don't have enough money, just tell me, and I'll hire someone to help take care of the baby. Let Nianmei rest well..."

"Mom, I know I have enough money. I'll talk to you later. The baby is awake. I need to check if he peed."

"Okay, go ahead."

As soon as she hung up the phone, she met several pairs of bright eyes. Granny Liu grinned and said, "Nianmei gave birth. Mother and daughter are safe. Your older brother called to let you know she's alright."

Then she looked at her eldest grandson and asked with a smile, "Xiaowen, your mother gave birth to a little sister for you. Now you'll have someone to play with. Are you happy?"

Xu Dingwen tilted his head and looked at his grandmother, then asked, "When are Mom and Dad coming back? When can I see my little sister?"

The child hasn't seen his mother for almost a year. Although he can hear her voice on the phone, it's still not the same.

"Yes, we should wait until your little sister is a bit older. You know, your mother is staying too far away right now, it takes a long train ride. Your little sister is too young, it's not safe for her." Granny Liu explained to him carefully, saying that they should wait until the child is at least six months old, or even until she is one year old before coming back.

Xu Dingwen lowered his head dejectedly, his chopsticks unconsciously poking at the rice in his bowl, looking listless.

Zhang Xuemei looked at her husband helplessly. There was really no way to comfort him. She couldn't very well send him to a border province, could she?

Upon thinking of this, Zhang Xuemei's eyes lit up. "How about we send Xiaowen to a border province for two months during his summer vacation?"