The next morning, Chen Xihua took Chen Baohua back to Nan Province. Due to time constraints, she did not drive, and the two of them took a plane directly to Nan Province.
At 11 a.m., the siblings returned to Cuishan Garden in Yun City and went directly to Chen Meihua's house.
As soon as I entered, I saw the slightly chubby Chen Meihua jogging on the treadmill, Sister Niu holding Yuanyuan and watching, and Sister-in-law Niu in the kitchen.
Since China won the bid to host the Olympics in 2001, many people in the country have started to pay attention to sports.
Treadmills have gradually become popular, and unexpectedly, my third sister also got one for her home.
"Third sister, didn't you just finish your postpartum confinement? You need to rest for another half month after a C-section before you can exercise." Chen Xihua was speechless. What was her third sister up to?
"Xiao Wu, I know, I'm just walking around here to try it out. I just bought it today," Chen Meihua said, somewhat annoyed, as she got off the treadmill.
It was so uncomfortable during my postpartum period, and the weather was so hot and humid. Even though there was air conditioning, my wife wouldn't let me turn it on.
Moreover, she couldn't take a bath before, and now that she's finally out of confinement, she wanted to move around a bit after taking a bath.
Then, the two sisters were talking, with Chen Meihua mainly complaining and venting.
Although her face didn't become uglier, it's probably because she gave birth to a daughter instead of a son, and her hormone levels didn't change.
Chen Meihua has better skin, but she is a bit overweight, weighing 120-130 pounds.
"Xiao Wu, I heard from my colleagues that the owner of Fengying Entertainment Company in Beijing wants to invest in and ask Director An to make a movie."
After filming for "The General Returns" wraps up, Fengying Entertainment Company is preparing to shoot a large-scale palace drama called "Heart Lock," which features a role as a seductive and favored concubine, and I'd like to audition for it.
Chen Meihua doesn't care anymore about what people say about her being glamorous and seductive. A while ago, her high school classmate Zhong Qian came to visit her and her daughter at home.
At that moment, Zhong Qian muttered under her breath, saying things like she was seductive, and that she shouldn't think she didn't hear.
But for her daughter's sake, Chen Meihua will not back down. She is determined to pursue a career in the entertainment industry, even if it means working as a maid in an obscure, third-tier production.
However, she felt that she could go for a glamorous single mother style, unlike the glamorous, naive, and sweet image that Xiao Wu had previously given her. She wasn't naive at all.
"A favored concubine? Yang Guifei?" Chen Xihua sneered. She seemed to have heard Manager Liu mention her, but Chen Xihua basically didn't get involved in entertainment company matters.
She smiled and looked her third sister up and down. If she were to play a beauty from the Tang Dynasty, her third sister's current appearance was indeed quite suitable.
"Xiao Wu..." Chen Meihua said angrily, but she wasn't stupid for three years after giving birth.
Looking at the smile in Xiao Wu's eyes, she immediately understood that Xiao Wu was teasing her, implying that she was fat.
"Um, Third Sister, if you really want to audition for that palace drama, especially for the role of a favored concubine, the requirements for the actor's appearance and figure are quite high. You'll have to work hard to lose weight."
Chen Xihua thought about it again. The favored concubine's personality was that of a brainless vase, prone to jealousy and possessiveness. She was a pawn that the emperor had put up to balance the various concubines in the harem.
Perhaps, the third sister might actually get the role, and it would be a role that's pretty much her own.
"Okay, I'll get ready now. In about ten days, I'll start exercising to lose weight." Chen Meihua didn't exactly agree with Xiao Wu's words, but she didn't object either, so she felt confident.
“But the filming location is in Beijing. What about Yuanyuan? Are you going to take her there?” Chen Xihua turned to look at Chen Baohua.
At that moment, Xiao Liu was holding Yuan Yuan and whispering, "Yuan Yuan, it's me, your uncle. Oh, little Yuan Yuan still remembers me, how sweet..."
The chubby, pink, round baby, though only a month old, wasn't shy at all.
When she heard Chen Baohua's voice, her dark, grape-like eyes stared intently at Chen Baohua, as if she were smiling happily, her mouth wide open, she was incredibly cute.
"Ah... Fifth Sister, Yuanyuan recognizes me. She's smiling at me. She must like me, her little uncle, the most."
Hearing the voice from that side, Chen Xihua turned around to look, without paying much attention to what her third sister was saying—that she would take Sister Niu to Beijing to take care of Yuanyuan and stay in the courtyard house first.
"Xiao Wu... I definitely want to take Yuan Yuan with me... I originally wanted to buy a bigger house in Beijing, but I don't have enough money. I'll live in your courtyard house first, and then I'll move out when I have enough money to buy a house."
"Little Yuanyuan, Auntie will give you a hug..." She walked over and saw that Little Yuanyuan was really smiling.
She wanted to hold the baby too, but as soon as she reached out and was about to pick the little one up, the baby's round mouth twitched as if it was about to cry.
"Oh dear, my good daughter, she's your aunt, your aunt loves you the most..." Chen Meihua, who had come over, immediately tried to coax her, then glared at Chen Xiaoliu with a resentful look.
It must be that brat, Xiao Liu. He was saying something to his daughter, like, "Don't let your auntie hold you, she'll get tired," or something like that.
"Xiao Liu." Chen Xihua glared at Chen Xiao Liu as well.
Because she noticed that Xiao Liu gently squeezed Yuan Yuan's little hand.
Although Chen Xiaoliu didn't exert any force, and Yuanyuan's fair and tender skin didn't even turn red at all, Yuanyuan must have felt uncomfortable.
"Then, Fifth Sister, you hug her." Chen Xiaoliu felt a little guilty and awkwardly handed Yuanyuan to Chen Xihua.
However, when Chen Xihua held Xiao Yuanyuan, perhaps because her embrace was unnatural or uncomfortable, Xiao Yuanyuan still squirmed and pouted as if she was about to cry.
There was nothing she could do but hand Yuanyuan over to her third sister, Chen Meihua, who comforted her for a while and calmed her down.
It was really strange. Chen Xihua tried it a few more times.
Xiao Liu, Sister Niu, Sister Niu, and Third Sister, they all held Yuan Yuan without crying.
Chen Xihua tried to hold her, but less than two seconds after she took her hand, Xiao Yuanyuan started to fuss, as if Chen Xihua had needles in her hand to prick her.
But Yuanyuan wasn't afraid of her or disliked her; her chubby little hand still tightly gripped one of her fingers.
When Chen Xihua teased her, Xiao Yuanyuan smiled back at her, which was so cute it melted one's heart.
This little rascal is quite clever!
"Yuanyuan is such a good girl, she knows that her aunt will get tired if she carries her!" Chen Baohua said with a proud smile.
"Hmph," Chen Meihua said, glaring angrily at Chen Baohua.
At lunchtime, the eldest sister, Chen Chunhua, also returned, but she looked unwell.
"Hey sis, is the company busy lately? You look really tired!"
Chen Xihua noticed that her eldest sister looked haggard and was in poor spirits when she entered the room.
"It's alright, not much has happened. It's just been these past two days. Maybe it's because of the hot weather, I haven't been sleeping well!" Chen Chunhua explained, moving her neck as if nothing was wrong.
"Well, if the group's accounts are too numerous and you can't handle them all, then we'll hire another person to help you!" Chen Xihua didn't take it seriously; it was probably just because of the weather.
In the southern province, August is the hottest time of the year.
However, she still reminded her older sister, fearing that her sister might take on all the work at the company.
When the four siblings sat down to eat, and Sister-in-law Niu brought out the last dish, steamed sea bass.
vomit…
The eldest sister, Chen Chunhua, immediately changed her expression and felt nauseous!
"Big sister, are you pregnant?" Chen Meihua, who had been through it all, asked with some surprise.
Chen Xihua and Chen Baohua, who were initially very worried about their eldest sister, were somewhat happy upon hearing this, though still nervous. They asked uncertainly.
"Sister, after we finish eating, we'll go to the hospital for a check-up."
Am I going to be an uncle again?
"I'm pregnant?" Chen Chunhua was shocked, her face instantly showing excitement and nervousness. "I didn't know, it's only been these past couple of days, I've been feeling a bit tired!"
"That must be it!" Chen Meihua said with a smile.
Because Chen Baohua was there, Chen Xihua didn't ask in detail whether her older sister's period was delayed or something like that.
After a quick meal, she took her older sister to the hospital. The results showed that her sister was indeed pregnant.
"Big sister, the doctor just said that you can't overwork yourself lately, so please take some time off."
Rest for two days and then decide for yourself whether you want to go back to work.
"Company financial matters are handled by other members of the finance department. If any issues cannot be resolved, they can be transferred to you, or I can handle them."
On the way home, Chen Xihua spoke as she drove.
The doctor also mentioned that pregnant women shouldn't be too tired, but they also shouldn't sit or lie down all day. As long as the pregnant woman doesn't feel uncomfortable, it's okay to do some things appropriately.
"Okay." Chen Chunhua didn't try to be stubborn. Her face softened, and she sent a text message to Zheng Dao.
Her phone rang less than half a minute later; it was Zheng Dao calling.
"Honey, you're really pregnant. You've been through so much. I'm sorry I can't be with you."
I've been busy lately and can't get away to go back to the Southern Province for the time being.
I'll call home right away and ask my mom to come to Cuishan Garden to take care of you…”
“I’m fine. Your work is even harder. Is it convenient for your mother-in-law to come over?” Chen Chunhua heard her husband’s voice. It wasn’t that she felt wronged, but her eyes immediately reddened.
“It’s convenient. Little Coconut is already in school, so I don’t need to take care of her all day. My sister-in-law is a primary school teacher, so she can go to school with us.”
“Then you should discuss it with your mother-in-law. Although I live alone at home, I usually eat at my third sister’s place. They have a housekeeper, so it’s convenient for them to cook for just me.” Chen Chunhua didn’t want to put her in-laws in a difficult position.
A while ago, she went to the island for the first time and met her in-laws. Although her parents-in-law were very kind.
However, they live with the younger brother's family. The mother-in-law usually helps take care of the younger brother's son and does some housework, mainly cooking for them.
"Okay, I'll arrange everything. You don't need to worry about anything else! Thank you, my dear wife!" Zheng Dao suppressed his longing and gratitude, his voice very gentle.
He keenly sensed a change in his wife's mood, and a pang of sadness welled up inside him.
Listening to her older sister and brother-in-law talking on the phone, Chen Xihua thought that Zheng Dao, her brother-in-law, knew how to cherish his wife and was not bad.
Since the eldest sister is pregnant, it should be the Zheng family who take care of her.
As for their family members, Chen Xiaoliu is still in high school in Jiang City, and Li Yumei cannot leave her hometown for too long for the sake of any of her daughters.
When Chen Xihua and her sister returned to Cuishan Garden, it was already past 3 p.m. Chen Xihua and Xiao Liu decided to stay overnight in Yun City.
Chen Meihua and Chen Xiaoliu were overjoyed to learn that their eldest sister was indeed pregnant.
The next morning, Chen Xihua drove her older sister's Santana to take Chen Baohua back to Gaoyang County.
On the afternoon of August 9, Chen Xihua and her brother returned to the family quarters in Gaoyang County.
"Xiao Bao, are you tired?" Li Yumei asked Chen Baohua repeatedly, both worried and happy.
They asked him if he had a good time in Beijing and if anything happened to him.
"Yeah, Xiao Bao, where do you live in Beijing?" Chen Lao Er asked tentatively, glancing in the direction of Xiao Wu.
“Mom, Beijing is so much fun, there are so many places to visit. Dad, I’m staying in the courtyard house that my fifth sister bought!” Chen Baohua took out the gifts she had bought in Beijing and answered her parents’ questions simply.
"A courtyard house? How big is it?" Chen Lao Er asked.
"It's a three-courtyard siheyuan, quite large, with more than twenty rooms," Chen Baohua introduced without hesitation.
A three-courtyard siheyuan in Beijing, my goodness, that must cost several million!
Chen Lao Er stared at Chen Xihua excitedly and asked ingratiatingly, "Xiao Wu, you're in business, you must own a pretty big company!"
When Li Yumei heard her husband's question, she stopped pressing Xiao Bao for answers.
She quietly approached, wanting to listen as well.
"Well, it's alright. I just opened a small group company in Yun City," Chen Xihua said with a smile, seemingly casually.
hiss…
Li Yumei's eyes widened in disbelief. Fifth Sister owns a conglomerate?
Chen Lao Er was a little frightened, and he subconsciously swallowed.
He has a TV at home, and he also drives his car around occasionally, so he understands the concept of a group company.
Are the Chen family billionaires?
"Xiao Wu... are you the chairman?"
"Yes, that's right!" Chen Xihua answered casually.
Then, as if remembering something, he deliberately said, "Dad, Mom, I'm quite rich now. I bought a courtyard house in Beijing."
"We can afford to support you, and we can even take you to live in Beijing. Are you still planning to make and sell pastries?"
"Hehe... Xiao Wu, if we didn't sell pastries, would you give us pocket money every month?" Chen Lao Er asked with a smile, uncertainly.
"We're not selling pastries anymore, Fifth Sister, are you serious? Give us money to spend?" Li Yumei had already realized what was going on and was very excited.
Good heavens, her daughter is the big boss of a group company, so why is she still selling pastries?
“Xiao Wu, um, I think we should continue selling pastries. Your mother and I are only in our forties, we're still young!” Chen Lao Er suddenly noticed that Xiao Wu was looking at him with a half-smile.
Chen Lao Er suddenly realized that Xiao Wu was rich, but if he and his wife didn't sell pastries, they would be idle all day.
If they're idle for a while, Xiao Wu will take care of them.
"Xiao Wu, your mother and I will continue selling pastries, so we can have something to do."
"Once Xiaobao graduates from high school, if it's convenient for you to pick us up and move to Beijing, we can open a pastry shop there and continue doing small business."
“No, Chen Lao Er…” Li Yumei was unhappy when she heard this. Her family was already rich, why would they need to open a pastry shop?
But before she could finish speaking, Chen Lao Er pushed her into the kitchen. "Oh dear, you woman, Xiao Wu and Xiao Bao must be hungry. Go and bring out the dishes so we can eat."
"I knew it, Dad really likes running a pastry shop." Chen Xihua said quietly, ignoring the two men, Chen Lao Er and his wife, who were muttering something to each other in the kitchen.
"Father and Mother, the pastries you made are delicious!" Chen Baohua agreed.
He even raised his eyebrows at Chen Xihua, implying that he was on his fifth sister's side and that their parents couldn't stand idly by.
When the four of them sat down to eat, Li Yumei looked a little upset, but she had been persuaded by her husband.
Xiao Wu may be rich, but if she doesn't want to give them money, there's nothing we can do about it.
Throwing a tantrum won't work, and reasoning with people is even less effective, because you can't win an argument.
Also, and most importantly, Li Yumei was worried that if she upset Wu Yatou, she would ignore Xiao Bao.
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