As time went by, Lin Xiaoxiao's belly grew bigger day by day.
Lin Xiaoxiao promised not to worry about anything else from now on, and she really stayed at home to take care of her pregnancy. Occasionally, she would go out for a walk with Han Qiushi and Bai Hehua.
That day, after Lin Xiaoxiao finished her afternoon nap, Bai Hehua placed a bowl of cooled mung bean soup in front of her: "Drink a bowl of mung bean soup to wake yourself up. Let's go to your aunt's house for a while."
Lin Xiaoxiao immediately realized that they needed to invite someone: "Okay, then I'll go with Mom."
So, the mother-in-law and daughter-in-law, carrying umbrellas and a watermelon along the way, arrived at the aunt's house.
The aunt Bai Hehua mentioned was downstairs at the moment, diligently pasting paper boxes while listening to a group of old ladies chatting. When she saw Bai Hehua and Lin Xiaoxiao approaching, she was a little unsure.
How did this white lotus flower end up here? Hearing the white lotus flower call her, her aunt hurriedly put down what she was holding and stood up, slightly excited, asking, "Why are you here? Is there something you need?"
"Yes, we came here to find you," Bai Hehua said with a smile.
"Auntie." Lin Xiaoxiao greeted a middle-aged woman with neatly combed hair, wearing a gray short-sleeved shirt, with a smile.
"Alright, alright, it's been a long time! Come on, let's go upstairs and sit down. The sun is too strong outside, be careful not to get heatstroke." Aunt hurriedly tidied up the cardboard boxes at her feet and led the two upstairs.
As Lin Xiaoxiao went upstairs, she observed her aunt. Although the arrival of the two women made her aunt look a little flustered and she wasn't as tactful as others, she didn't miss a thing. As soon as they entered, she made them sit down and offered them sweet water and other things.
Seeing that Bai Hehua was carrying a watermelon, she said politely, "It's good that you came, but it's too much trouble to buy a watermelon." After saying that, she immediately got up to cut the watermelon and brought it out.
After placing the dishes on the table, seeing Lin Xiaoxiao with such a big belly, she kept stuffing food into her mouth, and Lin Xiaoxiao couldn't refuse her hospitality and accepted it twice.
When I received the items, I noticed that my aunt's nails were neatly trimmed and her hands were spotless. Her house wasn't big, but she had a lot of things, and everything was categorized and arranged in a way that made me feel comfortable. It was clear that the lady of the house took great care of the household.
When she arrived at Bai Hehua's house and saw her aunt's quick and efficient work, Lin Xiaoxiao thought to herself that Bai Hehua had a good eye for things, and she could trust her aunt with all the household matters.
Just then, Bai Hehua looked over, and Lin Xiaoxiao immediately nodded happily.
Receiving a look from her daughter-in-law, Bai Hehua smiled and said to her aunt, "Auntie, don't tease us to eat, you should eat too."
"I just tasted a piece of this watermelon and it's sweet. Sit down and have a piece. I have something to tell you."
My aunt kept nodding and saying "yes, yes, yes," unable to say anything more.
All he could do was force a smile and ask awkwardly, "Hey girl, what brings you here?"
Bai Hehua and Lin Xiaoxiao exchanged a glance and laughed, "Look, my Xiaoxiao's belly is so big. She'll be giving birth in two months. She's carrying twins. I'm worried I'll be in a panic when they come out, so we're discussing finding someone to help us."
"As soon as I had this idea, I thought of my aunt. To be honest, this job isn't easy, but if you come over, eat at my house, and stay at my house, I'll give you 35 yuan as a service fee. Do you have time for this?"
"35 a month? That's so much? That's more than my child's monthly salary! Aren't you losing money by paying this kind of hard-earned fee?!" That was my aunt's first reaction.
Lin Xiaoxiao laughed and said, "Auntie, taking care of children is no easy task. 35 a month is what you deserve."
"Why did you think of me? I... I'm just an old woman. All I can do is some housework. I can't do anything else. How can someone like me take good care of a child?" My aunt was overjoyed to hear that it was 35 yuan. She makes these cardboard boxes every day and only earns a few yuan a month. It's a far cry from 35 yuan.
The money is a lot, but the thought of taking care of the Han family's children, and considering the gap between the two families, makes me a little insecure.
The Han family's child is no ordinary child; he's bound to amount to something great in the future. We mustn't let him be poorly raised under her care.
Bai Hehua understood her aunt's concerns: "Aunt, please don't say that. Your father raised his two children very well. He has four children, and they are all healthy. They are all children, and you will definitely be able to take good care of my children as well."
"What's with all this talk about whether the child can be taught well or not? There are so many people in our family here, how far can the child go astray? Let's plan for the worst. Even if the child does go astray, it's not your responsibility. There are so many people in our family here, how can we blame you?"
Aunt nodded in agreement, but when she saw that the two of them were looking at her, she realized that she had made a mistake. "Don't misunderstand me. I didn't mean to shirk responsibility. I just think that what you said is very fair and that you have a clear understanding of the situation. I really didn't mean to shirk responsibility."
"Actually, when I heard about the 35 yuan, I was immediately tempted, but I still felt uneasy. You're giving me too much money. I just take care of a child and cook occasionally. How can I possibly earn so much? I would feel ashamed if I didn't do a good job."
Lin Xiaoxiao laughed and said, "Yes, yes, babies are delicate and there are many things to pay attention to. There are also many diapers and clothes for two babies that need to be washed and sorted. There is also a lot of work to do around the house. You will be very busy. 35 is not too much at all."
"If Auntie is worried about these things, you can rest assured. You raised my child the same way you raised her. If Auntie is not available, then that's another story."
“I have time, I have time. I don’t have any kids at home now, so I stay home all day. All I do is cook and paste cardboard boxes. I have time.”
"To be honest, we're short of money right now. I can only earn a few cents a day making paper boxes. My two children need to get married, and there are dowries to pay. In the future, when there are more people, my small place won't be able to accommodate everyone. We need money everywhere."
“I’m already this old, and if I have no money and no space to live together, things will probably turn out chaotically in the future. I’m actually very happy that you thought of me. I’m willing to go. I have experience in taking care of children. You’ve given me an opportunity to make money, so there’s no reason for me to turn it away,” Auntie immediately said.
Lin Xiaoxiao and Bai Hehua smiled upon hearing this: "Okay, Auntie, then it's settled."
"Pack your things at home these next couple of days and tell your family that I'll have Qiushi pick you up the day after tomorrow, is that alright?"
"OK!"
"I can go by myself, no need to pick me up. I'm quick and efficient, and I know how to take a car, so don't bother me." Auntie agreed immediately.
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