Two or Three Things About Raising a Baby [End of Text]
1.
Ruan Qi gave birth to a girl.
When the nurse took the baby out, the little girl was lying in her swaddling clothes, blowing bubbles. Grandma Ruan said she looked a lot like Ruan Qi, especially her eyes, which were bright and round, and when she smiled, the corners of her eyes turned up a little, just like Ruan Qi when she was a child.
Xi Jiu had already chosen a name for the baby. If it was a boy, he would be called Ruan Sui; if it was a girl, she would be called Ruan Nian. Thus, the newborn little princess of the Xi and Ruan families had her own name -
Ruan Nian.
It represents her father's lifelong remembrance of her mother.
2.
A new generation of heirs to the Xi and Ruan families was born.
There was a sensation in the wealthy circles and on the Internet.
And when everyone learned that this baby, who was born with a silver spoon in his mouth, took his mother's surname, everyone in the wealthy circle was shocked.
Some gossipers were gossiping about Xi Jiu's child behind the Xi family's back, speculating on all sorts of unpleasant ideas about why Xi Jiu's child would take Ruan Qi's surname. Some even had conspiracy theories, saying Xi Jiu disliked Ruan Qi's child and that the child took Ruan's surname because he didn't want to pass on the Xi family inheritance to his daughter.
These rumors soon reached the ears of Xi Jiu and the Xi family.
Old Mr. Xi, who was playing Doudoufei with his great-granddaughter, became furious, and Duan Wei, who also had a bad temper, also turned cold on the spot.
Xi Jiu, on the other hand, said nothing after hearing these rumors.
Until a few days later - someone saw Xi Jiu appear in the hospital alone, and in the men's department.
Suddenly, the gossip about Ruan Qi and Xi Jiu spread even more widely, and some people with ulterior motives even said that Ruan Qi's child was not Xi Jiu's.
Faced with these rumors, Xi Jiu, who had just walked out of the hospital, directly posted a photo on his circle of friends.
The photo shows a surgical record, and the first line of text on it is——
Vasectomy
Xi Jiu actually went to the hospital to get a vasectomy!
This news was like a nuclear bomb, causing the wealthy circle to collapse and break apart.
As the person involved, Xi Jiu was still affectionate in his circle of friends. He not only released the surgical record, but also attached a text.
My eldest child gave birth to my little one, and now we have a family of three. That’s enough for the rest of my life.
Everyone: ...
Now, all the gossip and rumors have been refuted.
Xi Jiu used shocking actions to prove how much he loved Ruan Qi and their baby.
The reputation of being the most love-brained person in the rich family is well-deserved.
3.
After the child was born, Ruan Qi began to recuperate after giving birth.
Unlike most pregnant women who cannot be exposed to wind or water during the confinement period, Ruan Qi, who is as strong as an ox, is very comfortable during the confinement period under Nie Beilou's careful care.
In less than a week, all the weight she had lost during pregnancy was skyrocketing back on.
In contrast to her, Xi Jiu's weight dropped drastically.
Ever since Ruan Qi gave birth, Xi Jiu had taken care of everything that little Ruan wanted. Changing diapers, bathing her, putting her to sleep...except for feeding her, Xi Jiu took care of everything else, making sure Ruan Qi didn't have to work hard at all.
The newly born little Ruan Nian also felt sorry for his mother.
When Ruan Qi was beside her, she smiled like an angel, staring at her mother with her big eyes unblinking, spitting out cute bubbles of milk from her mouth.
She never cried in front of Ruan Qi, but she couldn't cry when Xi Jiu was around.
She cried when she was hungry, cried when she pooped, cried when she just woke up. Xiao Ruan Nian deeply implemented Xi Jiu's promise to her: "Don't bother your mother. If you must bother me, come and bother me after you are born."
So, Xiao Ruannian put all his efforts into tormenting Xi Jiu.
This ordeal didn't end until she was one year old.
Looking at the little devil who finally stopped making trouble, Xi Jiu felt fortunate for the first time - that he had gotten sterilized and paired up.
If there were two more little devils like this, he would probably die young.
4.
Everyone thought that as the only new generation heir of the Xi and Ruan families, Xiao Ruan Nian was the apple of everyone's eye and should be a delicate and gentle little princess.
However, reality dealt a heavy blow to everyone.
Little Ruan Nian is neither delicate nor soft. She seems to have inherited her grandmother Duan Wei's cold and cool personality from a different generation. She rarely smiles at a young age. Her chubby little body leans against the bed, and her serious expression is like a replica of Xi Jiu.
As he grew older, Ruan Nian's cold and cool trait became more and more obvious.
Except when she turns into a soft little angel in front of Ruan Qi, Ruan Nian is mature and steady even in front of her father Xi Jiu.
For example, right now, three-year-old Ruan Nian is sitting in front of Xi Jiu's desk, listening to the video conference with a serious expression.
The Xi executives in the video conference were sweating coldly as they looked at the chubby little face on the screen.
What's going on with the little princess of the boss's family?
Why do they see the shadow of the boss's icy face in her at such a young age?
Is it possible that the Xi family is about to give birth to a second iceberg?
Under the identical death stares from Xi Jiu and Ruan Nian, father and daughter, the Xi executives completed a work report with great difficulty.
After the video call ended, Xi Jiu looked down at his daughter who was sitting in his arms.
The little girl was chubby and had short legs, but when she sat in his arms, she looked powerful, serious and dignified, just like the emperor sitting on the dragon throne.
Xi Jiu couldn't help but suppress the corners of his lips that were about to rise, and asked Ruan Nian in a calm manner: "How much did you understand about the meeting just now?"
Ruan Nian's cold little expression broke for a moment.
However, she quickly gathered herself together and said calmly, "This month's net profit increased by 8 percent. Our family is making money again."
Xi Jiu: "What else? Do you understand?"
Ruan Nian paused and shook his head coldly.
Xi Jiu's indifferent face showed a hint of satisfaction.
"At your age, it's impressive that you can understand net profit. If you have any questions in the future, you can ask me. As long as you are interested, Dad will teach you."
Ruan Nian's peach blossom eyes, which were exactly the same as Ruan Qi's, lit up slightly.
She turned her head and looked at her tall and omnipotent father, and asked in a childish voice: "Can I also manage the company in the future?"
Xi Jiu nodded: "Sure. As long as you are good enough, you can take over my company."
Ruan Nian: "Then can I also treat people like my mother?"
"Of course." Xi Jiu rubbed her little head, "But learning medicine is not something that can be achieved overnight. When your mother was your age, she was already getting up early and going to bed late to practice and memorize. If you want to be as good as your mother, you have to work as hard as she did."
Ruan Nian thought for a moment and nodded solemnly.
"I'm not afraid of hard work. I want to be as successful as my parents. Many uncles and aunts say that because I'm a girl, I can rely on my family for food and clothing. But I don't want that. I want to be like my mother."
The idea of favoring sons over daughters persists from ancient times to the present day. Especially in wealthy families, it seems to be an unwritten rule that sons inherit the family business.
Many people took advantage of Ruan Nian's young age and the fact that she couldn't understand, and kept nagging in front of her, saying that the Xi family had only one daughter and there was no one to succeed them.
Little did they know that although Ruan Nian was only three years old, he was more mature than most of his peers.
She knew what those uncles and aunts meant.
But she didn't agree.
Why can't girls inherit the family business?
Her mother, Ruan Qi, is also a girl, but she is more capable than most people.
As Ruan Qi's daughter, she must be as strong as her mother.
Not only does she want to inherit the family business, she also wants to start her own business. As the daughter of her parents, Ruan Xiaonian must be the best!
Xiao Ruannian's chubby face puffed up and his eyes were full of fighting spirit.
Xi Jiu felt that Ruan Nian was a bit like a kitten with its fur standing on end.
He curled his lips and was about to speak when the study door was suddenly pushed open.
Ruan Qi walked in with a fruit plate.
"Is the meeting over?"
"It's finished."
Xi Jiu immediately put Ruan Nian down and stood up to greet Ruan Qi.
He took the fruit plate from Ruan Qi's hand and put his other hand around her shoulders: "Didn't you say you were going to take a nap? Why are you awake?"
"I'm not asleep. I won't sleep anymore."
Ruan Qi smiled at Xi Jiu, then turned to look at her little daughter, who was curled up in the big chair. With a smile on her face, she asked, "What are you two whispering about? Why didn't you bring me along?"
Xi Jiu laughed.
He took Ruan Qi in his arm and walked over to Ruan Nian. He put down the fruit plate and replied, "Nian Nian said she wants to inherit the family business and your medical skills. The uncles and aunts outside say that she is a girl who can rely on her family for food and drink, but Nian Nian doesn't want that. She wants to become a strong woman like you."
Ruan Qi occasionally heard the gossip outside.
Her eyes dimmed, and when she looked at Ruan Nian again, a smile appeared in her eyes again.
"Niannian," she said, squatting down and looking up at the little girl curled up in the big chair. "Niannian, I'm happy and proud of you for having such strong ideals. But you have to know that outward strength is false. Only inner strength can bring true strength."
Ruan Nian tilted his head, looking puzzled: "What does inner strength mean?"
Ruan Qi: "Don't be disturbed by the outside world, don't be affected by external things. Be able to see yourself and others clearly. Know what you want, but don't be controlled by desire. Be independent and self-respecting. Even if you walk alone, you can live freely and unrestrainedly. Only in this way can you be truly strong."
These words were a bit profound for Ruan Nian, who was only three years old.
She thought about it and shook her head very honestly: "Mom, I don't quite understand."
"It's okay if you don't understand." Ruan Qi raised her hand and gently rubbed her little head. "You're only three years old, you don't need to understand so early. Nian Nian just needs to know that you have your parents, your grandparents, and your grandparents behind you. That's enough. We all love you very much and will always support you. Nian Nian just needs to move forward bravely, even if you fail, it doesn't matter."
Little Ruan Nian didn't understand this.
But she understood one thing, which was that her parents loved her.
Children who grow up in love always feel happy easily.
A smile appeared on little Ruan Nian's cold little face, his chubby baby fat trembled, and he stretched out his fat hand to Ruan Qi.
"Mom, hold me."
Ruan Qi chuckled, stood up and picked up her daughter.
Xi Jiu stood beside Ruan Qi, holding her with one hand and cupping his other hand on his daughter's butt to reduce the gravity that Ruan Nian brought to Ruan Qi.
"What would you like to eat tonight, baby?"
"Hmm... braised spareribs, maybe. What about Nian Nian? Is there anything you want to eat?"
"Yes. I want to eat the bunny pudding that Daddy makes."
"Okay, Dad will make it for you. Tomorrow is the weekend, and it's time to take Nian Nian to the old house. Grandpa built a new amusement park for Nian Nian, and it was just completed today."
"Grandpa is so extravagant. Nian Nian, you must thank Great Grandpa tomorrow when you go to the old house."
"Okay~ I'll go thank Grandpa in a minute."
"Nian Nian is awesome. Jiujiu, let's go cook. I'm a little hungry."
"Okay. Baby, help me pick the vegetables, and Nian Nian, wash your own bowl. We're having braised pork ribs, bunny pudding, and..."
The family's voices gradually blended into the sounds of pots and pans filled with the aroma of life.
The sunset outside the window is warm, and the rich green and fragrance of flowers are spreading.
Everything is perfect.
When I typed the final period, this book, which had been serialized for four years, was finally finished. At this moment, I sat in front of the computer, feeling relieved and lost.
"Master Xi" is my longest-running serialized book. During the writing process, I endured illness and surgery, which led to bouts of anxiety and depression. Because of the surgery and illness, I stopped writing for two full years. When I resumed writing, I also paused periodically due to emotional instability. During this time, many readers left, disappointed in me. I feel deeply guilty, but my mental state makes me powerless. Here, I solemnly and sincerely apologize to those readers who have left.
I'm a derelict author. Illness and the emotional toll have left me unable to write and update normally, and I feel deeply ashamed of all those who have followed me. Countless times, I've wanted to check the comments section and the reader group, but I didn't dare. I feared the accusations of disappointment, and out of guilt, I didn't dare reply.
Because I haven't updated for so long, this book has lost its readers and profitability. My editor has urged me several times to finish it, but I've refused. No money, no money, but this is my child. Although I'm temporarily unable to care for it due to physical and mental reasons, as long as I still have a passion for writing, I will strive to finish it. This is my statement to everyone, to Mr. Xi, the Soft Baby, and to myself. Now, I offer this belated statement with both hands, hoping you will be satisfied.
Next, I will start saving the manuscript of the new book. I will start writing when I have enough manuscripts. This time, I hope everyone can continue to accompany me.
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