Xiao Che knew why. He had just held the baby and examined him carefully. The baby's bones were thicker and more sturdier than those of ordinary children, and the proportions were also good. The baby's arms and legs were also quite strong.
The group entered the ward chatting and laughing.
Bai Yajing had just heard what the old man said, and since the old man rarely had time, she simply asked Xiao Che to prepare for drawing lots.
During this time, she was escorted by her godmother and maternal grandmother, Ms. Xiao, to the ward bathroom to clean herself up.
She wiped the sweat off her body, changed her clothes, and emerged from the bathroom feeling refreshed.
The skewers were ready just in time.
"Since Grandpa has some free time today, let's draw lots to determine our surname."
Grandpa, you and Grandma will draw lots together. An empty lot means you failed, and a blue lot means you'll take her surname.
Grandpa Xiao quickly handed the child over to Grandpa Bai.
He rolled up his sleeves and rubbed his hands together. "Great! I'm sure I'll have good luck today! Old Xiang, you must have had time to draw lots!"
Grandma gave him a speechless glance. "Old man Xiao, you're speaking too soon! Let's wait and see!"
The two have been friends for many years, and neither of them will give in. They are both eager to try their luck.
Grandpa Xiao silently chanted in his heart: Take my surname! Take my surname! This kid has the physique of a born soldier! It's such a waste that he studied medicine!
Grandma didn't say anything, but she started rubbing her hands together vigorously. She couldn't let the family tradition be broken with her daughter!
The two exchanged a glance, sparks flying between them.
The others silently took a few steps back.
Xu Wei smiled, pursing her lips, and didn't forget to fix Bai Yajing's hair.
Although Xiao's mother was also nervous, she still didn't forget to fetch hot water.
Xiao Che blindfolded himself, shuffled the two signatures and put them into a small bamboo tube, then took it into the ward.
"Alright! Grandma, Grandpa, you can smoke now!"
Old Master Xiao, with his hands behind his back, arrogantly raised his head and said, "Old Xiang, you're a woman, you go first!"
Although he was in a hurry, he still didn't forget to give way to the female comrades.
Grandma waved her hand and said, "Hey! Men and women are equal, we're all comrades, let's not be so formal! Let's smoke together!"
"good!"
The two reached a consensus and each chose one at the same time.
Suddenly, the surroundings fell silent.
Bai Yajing craned her neck to take a look, and well... Grandma's luck was a bit off today...
When Grandpa Xiao saw that his grandmother's signature was blank, he instantly understood that the blue signature was in his hand. He turned his head sharply and then burst into uncontrollable laughter.
Grandma had already seen the other party's ticket. Although she was a little disappointed, she accepted the loss.
"Old man Xiao, you're in luck!" This was a genuine compliment; she was always easygoing and accepted defeat.
Knowing her personality, Old Master Xiao stopped laughing and nodded reservedly, "Thank you, you flatter me!"
After saying that, he turned to Bai Yajing and said, "Yajing, I've searched through the dictionary and thought that if the surname is Xiao this time, I'll name him Xiao Yanqing! May the seas be calm and the rivers be clear, and may the world be at peace!"
What do you think?
Bai Yajing silently repeated it several times, and the others also silently repeated it in their hearts.
"Good! Excellent! What our generation desires most is peace and tranquility, a world at peace and prosperous!"
Grandpa, this child's name will be Xiao Yanqing!
"good!"
And that's how the name of the third child was decided.
Bai Yajing also didn't forget her grandmother.
She held the old lady's hand and said sweetly, "Grandma, we agreed that in three or four years, I would have another child, and then it would take your surname!"
Grandma lovingly patted her head and said, "Don't put pressure on yourself. If you're pregnant, have the baby; if not, it's okay."
"At worst, we can let the three little ones learn another medical skill!"
"good!"
She verbally agreed with her grandmother, but in her heart she had already made up her mind to have another child.
The Xiang family tradition must not be broken.
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