The midday sun in winter shines on the ice crystals on the window, causing them to scatter iridescent colors on the wall.
At first glance, it looks like a rainbow after the rain, so dazzling it makes you dizzy.
Xia Enruo led Wu Meixia and Wu Shaojun up to the second-floor bedroom to see the two babies.
The powder puff looked much prettier than when it was first born, which made Wu Meixia love it.
“So dear. This kid’s eyes and nose look like his dad’s, but his lips look like yours. Your daughter looks more like you.”
"It's good that my daughter looks like me. If she looked like Shaoxuan, I'm afraid she'd be too ugly to be wanted when she grows up."
Xia Enruo's words made Wu Meixia laugh non-stop.
"By the way, young lady, these are two red envelopes for the children. Don't blame me for being late. I know you have a large family, so I came two days late."
Xia Enruo wanted to decline, but when she heard that it was for the child, she couldn't refuse her god-sister's request.
"Sister, then I'll thank you on behalf of my child."
"Sister Enruo, this is mine."
Wu Shaojun also took out two red envelopes and handed them to Xia Enruo.
"Shaojun, what are you doing? Your older sister has already given you money, and you're still giving her more. Keep it for yourself."
"Sister, I know you're not short of money. I only earn a little, this is just a small token of my appreciation."
You should accept it; consider it a gift from your uncle.
"Just let my sister accept it. Shaojun's at work now, he should give it to her. What I give is mine, what he gives is his."
Don't spoil him too much; he'll have to learn social skills wherever he goes.
Wu Meixia stopped Xia Enruo's hand and spoke up in her defense.
"Brother, thank you so much. I've troubled you a lot with my business, and you still remember me and my child."
"We're family, so there's no need for formalities. My elder sister told me to prepare this a long time ago; I've been keeping it close at hand, waiting to see you."
"By the way, where's my brother-in-law?"
"Oh, something happened at the military base, so he went back a few days ago. Luckily, my mother-in-law and Shao Ying are at home, so he doesn't have to worry."
Gu Shaoying went upstairs, opened the door, and whispered:
"Sister-in-law, Mom says dinner is ready and wants you to come down for dinner."
Wang Meihua used the ducks the two had brought to make a bamboo shoot and old duck soup.
As expected of animals raised by farmers themselves, the taste is definitely different.
Four people sat around the table.
Wang Meihua kept putting food on Wu Meixia and Wu Shaojun's plates with her chopsticks, afraid that the two would be too polite to eat.
"You two eat more meat and vegetables. This was specially prepared for you two."
Since Enruo started her postpartum confinement period, I've rarely made anything too oily, afraid it would upset her stomach. So please don't be shy and eat as much as you like.
"Auntie, you don't need to put any more in. We promise we won't be polite. We're eating!"
Looking at the bowl full of various kinds of meat, Wu Meixia felt utterly powerless.
I'm sure I'll be stuffed with all this food, but the old lady's hospitality warmed my heart.
They treated her and Shaojun as their own people.
"Meixia, your auntie has to thank you. A while ago, Enruo was falsely accused and made it into the newspaper."
Thanks to your help, we didn't suffer a great disaster.
Enruo told me all of this, saying that having a good older sister like me is an honor for our family.
"Don't worry, honey. Shaoxuan's dad and I will always remember how good you were to us."
Wu Meixia was a smart woman and knew the location of Gu Shaoxuan's father in the provincial capital.
These words were like a priceless treasure, filling her with immense joy.
As the saying goes, people strive to rise higher, while water flows downhill.
Everyone wants to improve and reach new heights, but there are many outstanding individuals in the workplace.
Without strong connections to lend a helping hand and say a word, it would be extremely difficult to get ahead.
With that reassurance, she felt much more at ease.
"Auntie, thank you and Uncle in advance for remembering me."
Xia Enruo suddenly noticed today that Gu Shaoying was much quieter than usual.
In the past, I would always be jumping around at home, never having a moment to rest.
She was incredibly lively during meals, talking the most among everyone at the table.
Today she was as quiet as a little bird, only picking up food without making a sound.
She glanced at him discreetly, and a blush appeared on Gu Shaoying's face.
They didn't even dare to lift their eyes to look.
"Could it be? Shao Ying has taken a liking to Shao Jun? She's blushing."
She kept thinking to herself and observed silently for a long time, which made her more and more certain.
But thinking about it, it's only natural; it's the age when one's heart begins to flutter with love.
The young general was handsome and talented, and having been used to being by the leader's side, he was also eloquent and poised.
It's perfectly normal that the young women he recruits like him.
Xia Enruo pursed her lips and curled the corners of her lips, thinking to herself, "Let them be."
After lunch, they drank tea for a while before Wu Meixia and Wu Shaojun left.
Xia Enruo was in postpartum confinement and couldn't be exposed to drafts, so she was only escorted to the doorway.
Wang Meihua then accompanied the two of them outside.
When Xia Enruo returned to the living room, she saw Gu Shaoying peering out the window, standing on tiptoe, staring intently at the departing figure.
"Little sister, if you really feel bad about letting them go, go out and see them off in person. Say hello and ask for their contact information or something!"
Upon hearing this, Gu Shaoying hurriedly came downstairs, her face as red as if she had just been in a sauna.
Covering her face, she dared not look into her eyes, and stamped her foot in embarrassment:
"Sister-in-law, I'm getting embarrassed by what you've said."
Xia Enruo knew that her younger sister had fallen in love at first sight, but the girl had never been in a relationship before starting university, so she was just shy.
She took Gu Shaoying's hand and sat down on the sofa, asking:
"Tell your sister-in-law if you've fallen for Shaojun."
Gu Shaoying simply lowered her head and remained silent.
"Sister, speak up. There's nothing shameful about liking someone. You should be open and honest about it."
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