Chapter 327 Want a Child
Jiang Zhizhi was somewhat surprised: "Why did she still marry into this courtyard? There were already rumors about her and Song Dongge before, and now she's married into this courtyard. Isn't she afraid of making things awkward?"
Xu Mingyue pursed her lips: "I don't know. Where could she marry outside? This family compound is full of people from the public security system. The man she married is a minor leader."
"But before the wedding, I had never heard of any relationship between the two. I only found out they got married when I received the wedding invitation a few days ago. The wedding was held in the union canteen near the entrance. Song Dong and I even took our child to the wedding."
Jiang Zhizhi was even more surprised: "You went to a wedding?"
Xu Mingyue laughed: "Originally, I didn't want to go, but Song Dong insisted on going to prevent those people from spreading rumors. Besides, in the past two years, Song Dong really hasn't helped her even once."
It was because Song Dong's repentance was genuine that Xu Mingyue was willing to forgive him.
As they were talking, Song Dong returned carrying a piece of pork fat. He was surprised to see Zhou Xiye and Jiang Zhizhi: "Oh dear, if I had known you were coming, I would have bought a roast duck as well."
Yueyue, who was sitting obediently in Jiang Zhizhi's arms, immediately stretched out her little hands after seeing Song Dong enter the room: "Daddy, hug me, Daddy, hug me."
Song Dong smiled gently at Yueyue, his voice becoming softer as he spoke: "Yueyue, be good. Daddy's cold, I'll hold you in a little while. Daddy will help Mommy cut this pork fat first."
The little girl wouldn't listen to that. She pouted and cried out in a pitiful voice, "Daddy, Daddy, hug me, Daddy..."
Song Dong immediately forgot everything, took off his coat, warmed his hands on the radiator, and then came over to hug his daughter.
The little girl immediately became happy, hugged Song Dong's neck, and called him "Daddy" in a spoiled manner.
Xu Mingyue was both amused and exasperated: "You just spoil her. You have absolutely no principles when it comes to Yueyue."
Song Dong spun around happily with his daughter in his arms, then said to Zhou Xiye, "When you have a daughter in the future, you'll understand how this old father feels."
As she spoke, she glanced at Xu Mingyue furtively and said in a very low voice, "Before, I couldn't quite understand your sister-in-law. But after I had my daughter, I thought about what would happen if she got married and encountered a situation like mine. Would I be angry or not? When I put myself in her shoes, I was furious."
Xu Mingyue glanced at him: "Is it only when you have a daughter that you can realize your mistakes?"
Song Dong quickly hugged his daughter and went over to appease her: "I was wrong, I was wrong. I now deeply realize my mistake. If I make the same mistake again, you will ignore me and leave me to grow old alone."
Xu Mingyue laughed: "Alright, stop being so cheeky, Zhizhi and Xiye are still here."
Song Dong didn't care: "We're all brothers, no need to worry about these things."
Jiang Zhizhi smiled as she watched the couple bickering, their relationship seemingly very good.
Jiang Zhizhi and Zhou Xiye originally planned to take a quick look and leave without staying for lunch.
But Song Dong and Xu Mingyue were both very enthusiastic, the kind who would get angry if they weren't invited to stay for lunch, so the two of them had no choice but to stay for lunch.
It was already 3 p.m. when I left Song Dong's house.
Jiang Zhizhi checked the time and urged Zhou Xiye, "Come on, let's hurry up and take pictures, there's still time."
I didn't expect that there would be a queue at the photo studio. There are so many people taking photos during the Spring Festival that the studio was overflowing with people, and even the outside was packed with people.
The state-run photo studio closes on a set time.
Jiang Zhizhi insisted on queuing, and she wouldn't give up until she got to the front of the line after get off work.
While pulling Zhou Xiye to queue, she said, "If we don't get a photo today, we'll come back tomorrow. We're determined to get a photo this time."
Zhou Xiye readily agreed: "Okay, why don't you go wait in a warm place first, and I'll wait in line."
Jiang Zhizhi shook her head: "No need, no need, let's queue up together, we can chat that way."
It was a coincidence that when it was their turn, it was right at closing time, and the photo studio manager came out with a door panel to put it up.
Jiang Zhizhi leaned closer and said, "Comrade, could you work overtime and take a group photo for us?"
Seeing Jiang Zhizhi's sweet, ingratiating smile, the manager was also in a dilemma: "There have been so many people taking photos these past two days that we haven't even had time to rest at noon. If we work overtime again, and then all the other people come too, how will we ever be able to leave work?"
Jiang Zhizhi tugged at Zhou Xiye's sleeve and said politely, "This is my husband. He's going to guard the border soon. We won't see each other for a long time after he leaves, so could you please make an exception and let us take two photos together?"
The manager glanced back at Zhou Xiye and nodded readily: "Then... we can make an exception for this."
Then, he said to the couple still in line behind Jiang Zhizhi, "This is the last couple. The rest can come back tomorrow. This couple has a special situation. You heard it too. This comrade is about to go to the border to defend our country. Shouldn't we make an exception for them?"
The people behind them were also quite reasonable; they nodded in agreement and dispersed to go home.
Jiang Zhizhi was quite happy and pulled Zhou Xiye into the photo studio.
There are two poses for taking group photos now: one is to sit side by side on a bench, and the other is to stand side by side in front of a backdrop.
Each person was only slightly shoulder to shoulder, maintaining a polite and respectful distance, as if they were two people who weren't very familiar with each other taking a photo.
Jiang Zhizhi wanted to be photographed in both poses. After sitting down, she sat very close to Zhou Xiye, almost touching his chest, and smiled at the camera with her eyes crinkled.
Zhou Xiye's body stiffened slightly; he was still a little unaccustomed to such intimacy in public.
The photographer hadn't expected that the two people leaning so close together would create such a warm and cozy scene, especially the girl, who was beautiful and playful, with a sweet smile and eyes full of happiness.
The man had a serious expression, but his eyes were full of doting and helplessness.
The photographer didn't even ask the two if they were ready before quickly pressing the shutter.
While standing, Jiang Zhizhi instinctively put her arm around Zhou Xiye's waist, leaned against him, and smiled sweetly with her eyes crinkled.
After the photo shoot, Jiang Zhizhi was filled with anticipation: "Why can't we get the photos until the eighth day of the lunar new year? It's going to take so long. I really want to see what kind of expression you make when you take the photos."
Zhou Xiye was also looking forward to it, but he didn't show it: "Shall we go see a movie or have dinner now?"
Jiang Zhizhi thought for a moment and said, "Let's go home and have dinner with my parents. We can watch the movie later."
The two didn't ride bikes when they went out; instead, they took the company shuttle bus from the compound. On their way back, they took a public bus to the stop closest to the compound and then walked back.
The road was somewhat remote, and there weren't many people on it.
Jiang Zhizhi took off her gloves, reached into Zhou Xiye's coat pocket, and held his hand tightly: "Zhou Xiye, after I graduate, I'll come find you, and let's have a child."
If you calculate the time, there are still two years until Zhou Xiye's incident.
She went to find him after graduation. If they could get through that difficult time, they could have a daughter like Yueyue, or a son as smart as Tongtong.
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