Chapter 115 Chapter 115 Tangyuan’s Birthday…

This is another thing that Sun wanted to tell Xiao Xun. They can’t have any other children in the future. Tangyuan is the only one, and he has to be recognized as a relative.

Xu Yuanheng was really good to them. When Xiao Xun was not around, he was good to both Qiu Ran and her. She also got a share of the gifts every time he brought her. She couldn't accept such kindness for nothing.

It has been several years, and when the refugees entered the city, it was Xu Yuanheng who took them to seek refuge. Otherwise, the children were still young and what would they do if they were surprised?

Xu Yuanheng had done the Xiao family a great favor, so it wasn't unreasonable for Tang Yuan to accept him as his godfather. However, Mrs. Sun was afraid that Xiao Xun might be stingy, so she refused to agree.

Xiao Xun hadn't really thought about it that way, and for a moment he didn't react. Seeing him lost in thought, Sun said, "Hey, just because you're an earl now, holding a higher official position than Yuan Heng, you can't think you'll have no use for him in the future. We can't forget your kindness. We can't be the kind of people who look down on others just because they're rich."

Sun Shi was illiterate and couldn't utter the words "after crossing the river, demolishing the bridge and killing the donkey after it has done its work", but she understood the principle. Since childhood, she had taught Xiao Xun to do what he should do and not do what he shouldn't do.

Xiao Xun smiled helplessly, "Mom, I don't think so. I'm just wondering when is the right time to recognize my relatives."

Since he had decided to acknowledge his relationship, he couldn't be careless. He couldn't just offer tea and call him godfather and think he was acknowledging his relationship. That was too frivolous. He had to kneel down and kowtow, tell the Xiao family's relatives and friends, and even invite someone to host a banquet.

In short, it is not a trivial matter that can be recognized easily.

Sun was amused. She said, "That's right. We need to choose a good day. You can discuss it with Qiuran. Isn't Yuanheng going to come over for Tangyuan's birthday? It's a good opportunity to ask him what he thinks. If he doesn't want to, we won't force him."

Regardless of whether they recognize each other or not, the two families will treat each other as relatives in the future, and their relationship will become closer and closer. Moreover, Sun also has her own selfish motives. She used to worry about what Xu Yuanheng and Lin Qiuran said and did, and whether they would do bad things behind Xiao Xun's back. Now that Xiao Xun is back, she hopes that her family will live a stable life.

If you acknowledge him as your godfather, he will only be your godfather. Even if they get closer, outsiders won't say anything. It can also serve as a reminder to Xu Yuanheng that Tangyuan has parents, and Lin Qiuran has children and a husband. Even if you like them, you have to be careful.

Xiao Xun nodded, "I know."

Sun smiled and said, "Actually, I just hope that more people will love Tangyuan."

Xiao Xun also smiled and said, "I understand."

Xiao Xun actually had no other opinions, and he couldn't guarantee that there would not be a war in the northwest in the future, nor could he guarantee that he would be able to come back alive every time.

Even though Brother Ying was gone, the scene was still shocking in retrospect. Lin Qiuran went there again after the New Year and left some money, but just over a month had passed, and the Ying family still hadn't gotten over it.

With Xu Yuanheng around, he would actually feel more at ease. Sun said this because he was just a little surprised to hear it suddenly. He had never thought about it in this way before and did not feel dissatisfied.

As a father, who doesn’t hope for the best for his children?

Lin Qiuran came back in the evening. After the family had dinner, Tangyuan played for a while and then went to bed early. Seeing that the child was asleep, Xiao Xun told her about this.

After hearing this, Lin Qiuran asked in surprise, "A godfather?"

Xiao Xun nodded. "Yes, Master Xu is very caring towards our family, and he's also very kind to Tangyuan. My mother and I are thinking about whether or not we should let Tangyuan recognize him as our godfather. Of course, we're not after the Xu family's wealth, but we want to have a name to show filial piety in the future, so that he can show his kindness to Tangyuan and live up to his kindness over the years."

Xiao Xun felt that Xu Yuanheng was kind to Tangyuan without expecting anything in return, but it was his family's responsibility to give something in return. Tangyuan was still young, but he already knew how to return gifts, so as his parents, they couldn't be ignorant.

Lin Qiuran glanced at Xiao Xun a few times, and seeing that he looked frank and without any helplessness on his face, he felt relieved.

She said, "We can't just agree on both sides recognizing each other. We have to ask Master Xu what he thinks. If he finds it troublesome, we can't force him."

Xiao Xun nodded. Sun had said the same thing. He said, "I understand."

Lin Qiuran glanced at him again, and Xiao Xun couldn't help but ask, "What's wrong? You've been looking at me all day long."

The candlelight in the room was dim, and Xiao Xun's expression was very gentle. He seemed to have always been like this, with no temper and a good temperament.

Lin Qiuran lowered his head and smiled, then looked at Xiao Xun, "I heard Tangyuan say that he prepared a gift for Master Xu, so that Master Xu would think of him when he goes on a long trip in the future. Are you jealous?"

Xiao Xun looked at Lin Qiuran in surprise, wondering how she knew about this.

Lin Qiuran raised his eyebrows. This was naturally what Tangyuan said. Xiao Xun had only been back for more than a month. It was easy to become close because of blood ties, but the person Tangyuan trusted the most was still Lin Qiuran.

The thing was ready, it was a jade puppy. Tangyuan asked Lin Qiuran to see if it was impressive enough. This was his first time giving something as a gift, and he was afraid that Xu Yuanheng might not like it.

Lin Qiuran remembered that there was no such thing as glutinous rice balls, so she naturally asked how it was made. Only then did she find out that it was Xiao Xun who helped make it.

In fact, she felt a little uncomfortable, but then she thought about Xiao Xun's personality. He loved Tangyuan, so naturally she was willing to make it. She was just afraid that he would feel sad and keep it to himself.

Doesn’t Xiao Xun want Tangyuan to give him this thing as his father first? Of course he does.

Xiao Xun didn't know whether Lin Qiuran was asking whether he would feel jealous because Tangyuan was cooked this way, or whether he would feel jealous because Xu Yuanheng was also very nice to her.

He glanced back at Tangyuan, who was already fast asleep, his eyelashes curled, looking adorable. In his arms was the little wooden dog Xiao Xun had given him when he was a few months old, the man and the dog snuggling together as they slept. He had asked Lin Qiuran about this, and Lin Qiuran had said that Tangyuan loved it, was used to sleeping in his arms, and wouldn't let go even after he'd grown up.

In fact, he was happier with Tangyuan’s gifts than with Tangyuan’s gifts, as Tangyuan liked them.

Maybe it’s not that I like this toy, but that I miss him.

The wooden dog was old, some parts rubbed to a shine. He glanced at Lin Qiuran again, who had the Ruyi hairpin he had given her earlier tucked into her hair.

He said, “A little bit, actually.”

Lin Qiuran held his hand and said, "Then I'll make something delicious for you someday and ask Tangyuan to help."

Xiao Xun smiled, "Okay."

Actually, it was just a little bit. Xiao Xun said, "He said that if I go far away in the future, he will also send it. Now I can see him every day. He is better than a jade puppy. I can see and touch him."

He put his arm around Lin Qiuran and let her lean on his shoulder. He didn't say that he was very content with the way things were now, and sometimes he was afraid that this was fake. "I know there's still a long time to go, so I'll try not to compare myself with others."

Lin Qiuran's eyes curved, "Then wait until Tangyuan's birthday to ask Master Xu, and then we can discuss the matter of recognizing your relationship."

Xiao Xun asked if it was more suitable.

After Tangyuan's birthday, Xu Yuanheng will leave Beijing and go south to do business. It will probably take several months for him to come back. Beijing is not his hometown, so naturally he will not return as often as he returns to Yu'an.

This matter can be prepared slowly. If he doesn't want to, there's nothing we can do. Tang Yuan is probably willing, as he and Xu Yuanheng are very close. Besides, he's only five years old and has no idea what it means to recognize his relatives. The adults can make the decision.

Lin Qiuran was afraid that Xu Yuanheng would be sad if he knew that he was unwilling, so she decided not to tell him for the time being.

Xiao Xun also had something he didn't tell Lin Qiuran. It was said that couples should be honest with each other, but now that the matter was resolved, he felt he didn't need to tell anyone.

He originally thought that after he said that to Sun, Sun would stop urging Lin Qiuran, but Sun did not sleep the whole night.

She was just that kind of person. When she had something on her mind, she would think about it over and over again. The more she thought about it, the more she felt sorry for Lin Qiuran.

There was only one Tangyuan in the past few years, and that was because Xiao Xun didn't go home often before, and Lin Qiuran was pregnant at that time. Tangyuan had just been born when Xiao Xun left for the war, so there was no way he could have another one.

Now that Xiao Xun is back, Sun is anxious, but she counted on her fingers at night and realized that Xiao Xun has only been back for more than a month. He was injured and there was nothing he could do. What if Qiu Ran wanted him in the future?

What if he thinks Tangyuan is cute and wants to have another child, but Xiao Xun can’t do that? Wouldn’t that be unfair to Qiu Ran?

The next day, Sun was extremely sleepy, her eyes full of guilt, and she kept looking at Lin Qiuran embarrassedly.

Lin Qiuran was suspicious, "Mom, what's wrong? Is there something wrong?"

Sun smiled and said, "Nothing."

Lin Qiuran saw that she didn't look like nothing had happened, so she said, "Mom, if you have anything to say, just say it directly. But if you run out of food, I'll ask the maid to go out and buy some. There's nothing that can't be said between family members."

Sun sighed twice, "Well... well... Xiao Xun just came back. Even if he's not in good health, maybe there will be a chance in the future if he takes time to recuperate. Don't worry. You two are still young now, maybe you will be able to have a baby in the future."

Sun felt sorry for Lin Qiuran, but at least she had Tangyuan now and her life was better. Xiao Xun could make up for it in other aspects.

Lin Qiuran was stunned for a moment, and soon realized that Xiao Xun and Sun must have said something.

What did Sun say that made Xiao Xun say that he was injured and not feeling well? Was he urging them to have another child?

Xiao Xun had no choice but to come up with this excuse, saying that he was injured and unable to do anything.

No matter what, it saved Lin Qiuran the trouble, and Sun Shi wouldn't have to urge her anymore. Seeing Sun Shi's guilty face, she wouldn't say anything to her.

For Lin Qiuran, having Tangyuan was enough. He was very sensible and it was time for him to go to school. Lin Qiuran would be freer in the future and could focus more on his business. When Tangyuan grew up a little, he would be less worried.

She didn't have a hard time when she was pregnant with Tangyuan. She didn't have any morning sickness and gave birth quickly because she was young and recovered quickly. But this doesn't mean that pregnancy wasn't uncomfortable.

With such a big belly, it was hard to walk every day, and the pain of giving birth and confinement was also uncomfortable. Now that it’s finally over, Lin Qiuran doesn’t want to have another child.

Xiao Xun's actions were very much to her liking. She smiled helplessly, "Mother, Xiao Xun was injured for the sake of the people. I won't hold it against him. Don't worry, mother. Tomorrow is Tangyuan's birthday, and Master Xu is coming to be the guest. I'll go check the menu with the kitchen first."

Sun heaved a sigh of relief, "Hey, go ahead."

The fifteenth day of the first lunar month is the birthday of Tangyuan, and it is also the Lantern Festival. At night, some people set off fireworks, and the mansion also set off some. Before dawn, the sky is full of colorful fireworks, which is very beautiful.

Xu Yuanheng arrived early and brought a birthday gift for Tangyuan. Tangyuan also mysteriously pulled him into her yard and gave him the gift she had prepared.

Xu Yuanheng: "Is this what Tangyuan said he would give me?"

Tang Yuan nodded and said, "Well, when Uncle Xu goes on a long trip in the future, he will think of me when he sees this."

Xu Yuanheng was moved and said, "Uncle, maybe you should open it and take a look now."

Tang Yuan nodded, and Xu Yuanheng opened the box. Inside lay a jade-carved puppy, tongue lolling out, looking incredibly lifelike. It was tied with a string and had a pendant at the bottom. It wasn't just a string, it had several gold beads strung on it.

Tang Yuan smiled, observing Xu Yuanheng's reaction. Only when she saw the surprise in his eyes did she feel relieved. "Uncle Xu, I was born in the Year of the Dog, and this little dog is me. I wanted to put the gold beads on the bottom. Uncle Xu often travels far away, and if he doesn't have money with him, he can take off the gold beads and use them as money."

Tangyuan is also very thoughtful.

Xu Yuanheng smiled and said, "Tangyuan gave it to Uncle Xu, so let Tangyuan put it on Uncle."

Tangyuan nodded and hung the puppy around Xu Yuanheng's waist with his own hands.

Xu Yuanheng reached out and rubbed Tangyuan's head. "I also brought you a gift. Do you want to open it and take a look?"

Tang Yuan shook his head and said hesitantly, "I'll wait until tonight to open them together. There's no rush."

Even though his parents and grandmother had given them to him, he still wanted to keep them together. It would be so much fun to open them this way.

On the child's birthday, Xu Yuanheng didn't drag him to talk to him all the time, and let him go to play. Today, Xiao Xun got off work early, so Xu Yuanheng stayed with Xiao Xun for a while.

After all, it is not appropriate to stay with Lin Qiuran. Sun is old and wants to accompany her grandson today.

Xu Yuanheng thought the mansion had a nice view, and the servants and maids were cleaning diligently. It had snowed a few days ago, and the pavilion on the lake was covered with thick snow. The snow looked very nice from a distance, and the cold wind made people's minds clearer.

Lin Qiuran used to live in a small courtyard, and he felt sorry and distressed about it. Now that he lives in such a big courtyard, he can feel completely at ease.

He was happy for her.

Xu Yuanheng was busy enjoying the scenery without saying anything. Xiao Xun glanced at him and asked, "When will you return to the capital next time, Master Xu?"

Xu Yuanheng: "It will take a few months."

Thirteen Spices is mostly sold in the north of Beijing, but not in the south. Xu Yuanheng wants to give it a try. He also wants to sell other sauces and spices that Lin Qiuran has made in recent years. Business in Beijing is stable, but he hasn't tried it in the south yet.

All things are difficult at the beginning. This cannot be left to his subordinates, Xu Yuanheng has to do it himself.

Xiao Xun said: "Then Tangyuan will miss you very much."

Xu Yuanheng smiled.

With Xiao Xun and Lin Qiuran around, and the child is young, he will forget about it after a few days.

Xiao Xun said, "Master Xu, Tang Yuan is very close to you. Are you interested in adopting Tang Yuan as your godson?"

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