Chapter 618 Xiao Zhenzhen Enjoys Three Cups
As night fell, Zhao Dashan hurried back.
Before he could even see his wife and daughter, Cheng Wanwan summoned him to the main courtyard.
“Hui Niang and the child are asleep, don’t wake them up,” she said softly. “Please sit down, let’s chat for a while.”
Zhao Dashan has been very busy lately and has lost a lot of weight. Before, he was just a dull and honest man, but now he has suddenly taken on many responsibilities and has gradually become more decisive. In the future, he will definitely be the pillar of the Zhao family.
“You’ve been so busy lately, leaving early and coming home late, sometimes even going to counties that are too far away to come back at night. You’ve been doing all sorts of good things for the country and the people, and it’s fine to be so busy, but—” she changed the subject, “no matter how busy you are, you should still spare some energy to care for your wife and children. It’s not about whether they lack food or clothing, but they need comfort and emotional support…”
Zhao Dashan looked bewildered: "I didn't understand what Mother meant..."
Cheng Wanwan sighed and had no choice but to speak frankly: "When we had a promotion banquet a while ago, your parents-in-law came over and chatted with Hui Niang for a while. That night, Hui Niang accidentally took a fertility pill and almost died along with her unborn child. I didn't tell you about this because you were busy, and I thought it was over. I didn't expect Hui Niang to still have a knot in her heart. After you had Xiao Zhuzhu, she was under a lot of pressure and kept thinking about giving you a son. Now that her wish has been dashed, she is very upset... There's not much I can do as her mother-in-law. It's mainly up to you, her husband, to persuade her."
Zhao Dashan scratched his chin: "I know she always wanted a son, but it's okay if she has a daughter. Hui Niang and I are still young, and we can..."
Cheng Wanwan: "..."
Does this mean they won't give up until they have a son?
She knew that this concept was normal for people in ancient times, but she still couldn't stand that her son was a husband who insisted that his wife give birth to a son.
She took a deep breath and said, "What if, I mean, what if your next three, four, and five children are all daughters?"
Zhao Dashan stared blankly into his eyes; clearly, he had never imagined such a thing would happen.
Under Cheng Wanwan's earnest gaze, he began to seriously consider the question.
After Cheng Wanwan finished her cup of tea, he finally understood and said, "If it's always a daughter, it means that Hui Niang and I are destined to be childless. As for continuing the Zhao family line, we'll leave that to Er Gou, San Niu, and Si Dan. Besides, I think daughters are great too. When they grow up, they'll be just as capable as their mother, much stronger than many men. Who would dare to look down on them then?"
"It's good that you think that way." Cheng Wanwan coughed. "If you dare to go out and find other women just because Hui Niang didn't give birth to a son, see how I beat you up."
Zhao Dashan stood up in shock: "How could I possibly find another woman? I'm not that kind of scoundrel. Do you think I'm that kind of person in my mother's eyes?"
Cheng Wanwan waved her hand: "Alright, go check on Hui Niang and the child, but be careful."
Zhao Dashan scratched his head, unsure of what to say, and turned back to his own yard.
Just then, the baby woke up hungry and was drinking milk. Wu Huiniang lay on the bed, the soft candlelight falling on her face, making her look gentle and serene.
He washed himself clean before entering the room and said softly, "Wife, thank you for your hard work."
Wu Huiniang shook her head: "It's not hard work. Look how well Xiao Zhenzhen eats, and how strong she is. She'll probably be even fatter than Xiao Zhuzhu in the future."
“My daughter is so well-behaved, but my son is just too much trouble.” Zhao Dashan said in a low voice, “When I was little, my family had one younger brother after another. My father was not at home, and my mother was busy every day. I helped raise Er Gou and the others. Before I got married, I thought that I would definitely have a daughter in the future. I never thought it would really come true. God gave me two daughters. I am so lucky.”
Wu Huiniang was somewhat stunned: "You really think having two daughters is a good thing?"
"Isn't it good?" Zhao Dashan retorted, cupping her face in his hands. "Don't think about these things. Just focus on getting better. The branches of Daheyan still need you, the head chef, to inspect them. This restaurant is a joint venture between you and Er Gou. You can't just leave everything to Er Gou."
Wu Huiniang nestled in his arms, and the last trace of panic in her heart dissipated.
The day after the birth, villagers came to congratulate the Zhao family, each household bringing eggs and red cloth. Although everyone was all smiles as they congratulated the Zhao family on the birth of their child, there was always a hint of regret in their words that the baby was a girl.
Cheng Wanwan was very troubled; it was all too normal to have such thoughts these days.
She couldn't care whether other families wanted sons or not, but her family didn't need a son to inherit the throne, and she didn't want her family members to be affected by the gossip in the village.
She originally didn't plan to hold a wedding banquet, mainly because her family had held so many banquets, one after another, that she was tired of it.
But if she doesn't hold the ceremony, the villagers will definitely gossip, saying that she, as the grandmother, doesn't value her second granddaughter.
So, Cheng Wanwan instructed Granny Ma to prepare a celebratory banquet for her granddaughter, which would also let the villagers know just how much she loved her little granddaughter.
Fortunately, the Xi San banquet was a gathering of close relatives, and with the Zhao family and the Wu family, there were only about three or four tables.
Wu Laoda and Wu Da Niang brought generous congratulatory gifts to the door. Firstly, the Zhao family is not what it used to be, and a meager gift would be embarrassing. Secondly, Hui Niang had given birth to a daughter, and they were afraid that Hui Niang would be disliked by her mother-in-law, so they brought more gifts to save face for Hui Niang.
"Father-in-law and mother-in-law, you're too kind. Why did you buy so many things?" Cheng Wanwan smiled and welcomed them in. "Lunch won't be ready for a while. Please sit in the flower hall and have some tea."
The Wu couple felt uneasy around Cheng Wanwan. They had previously given Hui Niang a fertility potion without permission, which almost caused a death.
The two sat down in the flower hall, holding tea and acting very reserved. They would only respond to whatever Cheng Wanwan said, barely daring to lift their heads.
Fortunately, Grandma Zhao was a talkative person, chatting about this and that, and with a group of children making a ruckus, it didn't feel awkward.
After sitting for about the time it takes to drink a cup of tea, Granny Qi came in from the door and reported, "My lady, the people have arrived at the door. Shall we let them in now?"
Cheng Wanwan smiled and said, "Since both of our families are here, I'd appreciate it if you could help me take a look."
Grandma Zhao asked curiously, "Who's here?"
“They are human traffickers,” Cheng Wanwan said. “The family business is getting bigger and bigger, and there are more and more things to do. In addition, with the addition of new members, we naturally need to buy some people to help. Of course, this time it is mainly to choose people for Xiao Zhenzhen. As her grandmother, you, my dear in-law, must choose carefully.”
Aunt Wu couldn't believe it; she actually wanted to hire someone to take care of a newborn baby girl?
The Zhao family is now a prominent household; shouldn't they be focused on continuing their family line? How could this be...?
Just then, Granny Qi came in with her people.
This is the largest human trafficking agency in Hekou County. Many wealthy families buy people through this agency. This time, the human trafficker brought more than twenty boys and girls, as well as seven or eight women in their forties and fifties. All of them stood neatly in the courtyard in three rows.
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