Winter passed and spring came. Life was peaceful and happy, and before we knew it, it was 1970.
This was also the most crucial year for China's relations with the outside world. Diplomatic exchanges, which had been stalled, resumed, and relations with foreign countries improved considerably.
By the end of March, when the twins were one year old, Bai Yajing had firmly established herself as the deputy chief physician.
Today is the children's first birthday, and the family held a small "first birthday celebration" for the two children.
She switched shifts with someone else early on, so she's resting at home today.
Xiao Che couldn't come back, but he sent gifts back to the two children early on.
This year's baby's first birthday celebration was kept simple, with only a red silk cloth laid out on the main table in the main hall.
After the meal, she took out all the prepared gifts for the baby's first birthday celebration and arranged them one by one.
Books: symbolize wisdom and knowledge, implying that the baby has a talent for learning.
Brush, ink, paper, and inkstone: These represent talent and culture, indicating that the baby may achieve success in literature or art.
Abacus: Symbolizes intelligence and business acumen, suitable for those who hope their baby will pursue a career in business or finance.
Seal: Symbolizes power and status, suitable for families who hope their baby will achieve success in their career, such as officials or leaders.
Ruler: Represents weights and measures and legal awareness, suitable for those who hope their baby will become a lawyer, judge, architect, or designer.
Yellow croaker: symbolizes wealth and material life, implying that the baby will have a prosperous future.
Rattle drum: Promotes the development of a baby's sensory and manual dexterity abilities, and fosters musical talent.
stethoscope: doctor
A pair of chopsticks: a gourmet, a chef, and a symbol that the child will have no worries about food and clothing for life.
Everything was arranged in a large circle.
After Grandma and Xiao's mother put the baby down, they placed the two chubby little ones who were still sucking their fingers in the middle.
The two chubby little boys were dressed in matching red clothes and tiger-head shoes. With their plump and fair appearance, the whole little dumpling looked cheerful and happy.
Several elders gathered around the main table with loving expressions.
Old Master Bai was extremely nervous. He muttered to himself, "Jingxing, oh Jingxing, grab that one, grab that little abacus, so he can inherit our Bai family business in the future..."
His adopted son went to do scientific research, and his granddaughter studied medicine. There was no one to inherit his family's huge business, so it's no wonder he was in a lot of trouble!
The two children were drawn to his words, their bright eyes darting towards him, which made the others anxious.
Old Master Bai, on the other hand, was extremely excited.
"Yes, yes, that's it, sweetie, go pick it up."
He was gesturing with his hands and feet as he spoke.
Grandpa was just as nervous. He walked up to Jinyu and encouraged her, "Jinyu, little Jinyu, do you see that book? Grab it! Our baby is so smart, she'll definitely be a book lover in the future!"
When Erbao heard her great-grandfather call her, she finally shifted her gaze from the other great-grandfather to him.
Grandpa Xiao was even more cunning. He directly picked up the seal to entice, oh no, to attract the attention of the two little buns, "Da Bao, Er Bao, look here at Great-Grandpa, Great-Grandpa has a big treasure in his hand!"
He worked his whole life to get to this position, so of course he wanted a successor.
"My darlings, come to Great-Grandpa's side, Great-Grandpa will buy you some delicious food!"
The two children's eyes lit up when they heard about the delicious food.
Grandma got anxious too, walked over to the stethoscope and clapped her hands, "Da Bao, Er Bao, come to Great-Grandma, Great-Grandma's things are the most fun!"
"This is the most fun! Come to Great-Grandpa's..."
"Bullshit! Your work, which is exhausting, is not as good as mine!"
"Who says so!"
"Who says so!"
Despite their bickering, the elders didn't forget to keep the children entertained.
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