Chapter 348 Name
Zhou Xiye carefully considered two names and decided to discuss them again when Jiang Zhizhi returned.
When Jiang Zhizhi returned, Xiao Zhouji finally asked his father for a hug, stretching out his little arms and jumping happily on his lap.
Zhou Xiye then truly understood what Jiang Zhizhi meant when she said that Xiao Zhouji was very strong, and when he happily jumped around, he could really step on people's legs until they hurt.
When Shangshang saw this, she insisted on being held by Zhou Xiye, whining and grumbling.
Zhou Xiye could only manage to balance the time, holding each child for five minutes.
The two little ones were having a blast, and before long, Zhou Xiye was covered in sweat. He asked Fang Hua in surprise, "Are they always so energetic?"
Fang Hua mashed the apples into a puree and fed the two children with a small spoon. When they ate the apple puree, they jumped around even more happily. Fang Hua smiled and said, "They need to move around to digest, otherwise they can sleep for three hours during their afternoon nap."
After saying that, she whispered, "Nishino, the reason I said that this morning wasn't because I didn't understand your work. I know that's the nature of your job, but if I hadn't said that, Zhizhi would have been upset. I said it first so she could have some time to process it."
“I did have some prejudice against Zhizhi in the past, but over the years, I’ve seen that she’s really a good girl. Everyone in the compound says that Zhizhi and I have a rare harmonious relationship as mother-in-law and daughter-in-law. But that’s just putting myself in her shoes. She’s good to you, to me, and to this family. She’s polite and smart. How could I not like her?”
“But I said something this morning that is true: when you have time off, don’t always talk about selfless sacrifice, but also think about how hard it is for your wife to take care of the children at home. Although your aunt, the other people in the yard and I can help take care of the children, Zhizhi is more worried.”
"Giving birth is very harmful to a woman's body, so you may have an easy time being a father, but you don't know how much a mother has to sacrifice."
Zhou Xiye remained silent. He had been sweating profusely after just a short time watching the child. He couldn't imagine how much effort and energy it would take to raise the child from such a tiny size to this age.
He could also feel the physical damage that Fang Hua mentioned.
Last night, Jiang Zhizhi refused to let him touch her stomach, saying that there were ugly stretch marks on it.
Later, he kissed that spot; it wasn't an ugly mark, but a medal left by his mother, the most beautiful pattern.
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When Jiang Zhizhi returned, Zhou Xiye had a child sitting on each of his laps, and he was holding the two children's small bodies.
Fang Hua sat opposite them, feeding the two little ones water with a small spoon.
Even while drinking water, the two little ones couldn't stay still; their little feet were constantly swinging.
Shang Shang bent over and painstakingly pulled off her socks, then handed them to Zhou Xiye, asking him to put them back on for her.
Jiang Zhizhi looked at the two happy children, and then at Zhou Xiye with his gentle eyes. She really regretted that there was no camera to capture this moment!
After washing his hands, he squatted down and smiled as he helped Shangshang put on her socks, tapping her forehead with his finger: "Why are you so naughty? How can Daddy put on your socks while holding both of you?"
Upon seeing her mother, the little girl happily reached out her arms, wanting her mother to hug her.
As Jiang Zhizhi picked up the child, she discussed with Zhou Xiye, "It's still early, shall we take Shangshang and Xiao Zhouji to take some photos?"
Fang Hua was about to speak up, suggesting that he could call the propaganda officer from the compound to take photos, but then he thought that Jiang Zhizhi might also want to take the two children out for a walk with Zhou Xiye, so he quickly said, "Go ahead, I'll call a car to come over in a bit and bring them two pairs of pants so they can change them if they get dirty."
"Shangshang just drank half a bottle of formula, so she won't be hungry for a while. Little Zhou hasn't eaten yet, so please bring some formula..."
She gave detailed instructions and then packed the children's clothes, towels, and small blankets into a bag: "It's warm today, so you can go out for a walk. The peach blossoms are in bloom over Beihai Park, so you can go and see them too."
Jiang Zhizhi smiled and agreed, then changed the two children's clothes for going out, put a pink sun hat on Shangshang, and a blue sun hat on Xiaozhouji.
She carried Xiao Zhouji, Zhou Xiye carried Shangshang, and they went out with cloth bags slung over their shoulders.
Jiang Zhizhi was still in a good mood. She had imagined this scene countless times: the two of them taking their two children out together.
Then I'll watch them grow up.
Not long after getting in the car, the two little ones started to get sleepy. After swaying and falling asleep in their parents' arms, they were rocked back and forth by the car's swaying.
Jiang Zhizhi was both amused and exasperated: "Look... they fall asleep every time they go out and get in a car, and they can't be woken up even after being shaken for a while. Let's go to the park first, and if we have time, we can take pictures after they wake up."
Zhou Xiye had no objection and told the driver to go to Jingshan Park first.
Then he quietly asked Jiang Zhizhi for her opinion: "I'd like the child's name to include your character 'Zhi', what do you think?"
Jiang Zhizhi paused for a moment, then smiled, her eyes crinkling: "Sure, have you decided on a name?"
Zhou Xiye nodded: "Shang Shang's name is Zhou Zhiyi, and Xiao Zhou's name is Zhou Zhiyun."
Jiang Zhizhi repeated twice: "I know what Zhou Zhiyi means, but Zhou Zhiyun, which 'yun'? What does it mean?"
Zhou Xiye explained gently: "A person who is knowledgeable and reasonable, possesses hidden talents and virtues."
Jiang Zhizhi suddenly laughed: "I've never heard of it before, but it sounds really nice. Let's ask Dad about it later? Dad really values this name."
Zhou Xiye readily agreed: "Okay, I'll ask Dad when I get home tonight."
The two chatted quietly, unaware of what was happening ahead, until the car stopped.
Jiang Zhizhi then realized that there seemed to be some kind of accident ahead, and a lot of people had gathered around.
The driver turned to look at Zhou Xiye: "Deputy Division Chief Zhou, we can't get any further ahead. Should we take another route?"
Zhou Xiye glanced outside and nodded: "Let's take another route."
The car turned around, and Zhou Xiye glanced out the window again, his gaze fixed on a certain spot, gradually becoming deep and thoughtful.
In the corner, the person started running. The familiar posture confirmed Zhou Xiye's suspicion once again that Bian Zhan had returned!
His brows furrowed slightly, suppressing the ruthlessness that gradually surfaced in his eyes.
Why did Bian Zhan return at this time?
Will his return pose a danger to Jiang Zhizhi and the children?
There were many onlookers on the road, so the car turned around slowly and it took a while to turn around.
In the instant he turned around, Zhou Xiye saw the figure stop and look in the direction of the car.
I met his gaze across the crowd!
He even made a gesture in the direction of the car...
Zhou Xiye lowered his eyes to suppress the fierceness in them, and when he looked up again, his eyes had returned to calm.
Border warfare...
Jiang Zhizhi looked curiously to the other side, saying as she looked, "It looks like there was a car accident. Strange, how could there be a car accident here..."
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