Chapter 445: Everyone is happy, so a smooth transition of child custody is the best...
Qi Changxiao's approach follows two principles.
First, the child must be returned to Yang Xiuyun. She carried the child for ten months and cherished the child very much. She did not want to abandon the child. This is an extremely rare quality in a society that favors boys over girls. Second, Cao Guangyuan and Ma Xiangqin must be comforted. Although they adopted the baby girl in order to have a son and their motives were extremely impure, they were also deceived about the fact that "the child was abandoned by her grandmother without her mother's knowledge." Now that they have a child in the making, if they are not given any room for easing the situation, I'm afraid no one will have a good life this year.
Therefore, he suggested that the child recognize Cao Guangyuan and Ma Xiangqin as his godfathers and godmothers.
In the local area, this is a metaphysical practice that is recognized by the mainstream to change the fate of children.
When he was a child, he was in poor health, and someone suggested that his mother find him a godfather. However, his mother was still thinking about his father who had died early, and she couldn't bear to let him call another man "Dad", even if it was just godfather. She was unwilling to do so.
But later on, Uncle Ning did fill the gap of his male elder, and was not much different from his godfather.
This may be the reason why he was able to survive, who knows.
In short, after he made this proposal, Cao Guangyuan and Ma Xiangqin surprisingly did not resist.
Come to think of it, they adopted a baby girl just to have a son, but deep down they didn't want to have an extra burden.
So if they can have the best of both worlds - not having to raise a girl and still having a son, they would naturally be willing to give it a try.
Moreover, Ma Xiangqin's belly was big and the answer would be revealed soon, so she didn't have much energy to take care of the child.
However, Ma Xiangqin was worried that being estranged from this child would still affect the baby in her belly. After a moment of silence, she asked, "Can Xiao Yang live near us first? That way, I can see the child every day, and the child can have some time to adjust to the transition. Otherwise, she will definitely make a fuss in the next few days. Xiao Yang will be sad, right?"
This is actually some sensible words.
Qi Changxiao suddenly discovered that Ma Xiangqin, this woman, was not incapable of putting herself in other people's shoes, but she just didn't want to.
In fact, many people in this world are like this. They won’t feel pain unless the knife falls on themselves.
However, he still needed to discuss this matter with Yang Xiuyun. Fortunately, it seemed that there was hope for a breakthrough, so he asked, "Are there any vacant rooms over at the woolen mill dormitory?"
Ma Xiangqin, a chatty person who was very familiar with the surrounding situation, immediately replied, "No, but there's a house just vacated over in Qi Tiao Hutong. Their son and daughter have all gone off to other places to develop their careers, leaving only the elderly couple. They both died this autumn, one after the other. The house is now vacant and available for rent."
That is indeed very convenient. It takes less than ten minutes to walk from Qi Tiao Hutong to the woolen mill dormitory.
He went into the house and asked Yang Xiuyun what she thought with Yao Zhizhi.
Yang Xiuyun had calmed down by now. She looked at the child in her arms, and the corners of her mouth couldn't help but rise.
She had to admit that although the Cao Ma couple did not like girls, at least they raised her daughter safely.
In those days, a child who was taken away at birth might starve to death, especially since it was winter.
Besides, the child is still young and doesn't know why he suddenly has a mother. If he suddenly can't see his parents who he lives with day and night, it may stimulate the child and cause him to cry and have some problems.
This method is now the best way to smoothly transition child custody, and it also takes into account the needs of the Cao Ma couple.
She pondered for a moment and said, "But I don't have much money on me. Can they help pay the rent while I find a job in the city-"
"I'll pay." Yao Zhizhi smiled and held Yang Xiuyun's shoulders. "I own a food factory, and they just built a factory-run kindergarten. You can bring your child there and help out. I'll cover your food and accommodation, and give you thirty yuan a month. How about that?"
Yang Xiuyun was shocked. She didn't expect that after a year of bad luck, there would be good luck. Maybe God still had mercy on her. This was really great.
She was so excited that she wanted to cry, but she was afraid of scaring the child, so she smiled and said, "Thank you, sister. Thank you."
"Don't be polite. We are all mothers. It's our duty to help each other." Yao Zhizhi breathed a sigh of relief. It was great that the matter could be resolved so smoothly.
After chatting for a while, she asked Qi Changxiao to go to the street office to handle the procedures for renting a house.
She looked at the delighted Yang Xiuyun and instructed Ma Xiangqin, "But this way, Xiao Yang will have to travel a bit far to get to the factory-run kindergarten. Ask Cao Guangyuan to get her a monthly bus pass. When she can transfer her household registration, you can let her do it herself."
Ma Xiangqin agreed readily. After all, compared to the cost of raising a child, a monthly bus pass is really not a big amount of money.
Besides, she was still hoping that her adopted daughter would really give her a son. It was just a monthly ticket, and she would consider it as a good deed.
Soon, Qi Changxiao came back, the rental procedures were completed, and he paid a year's rent, which was only 60 yuan in total. Fortunately, the real estate industry had not yet developed in Yicheng. Although the building materials for housing reconstruction had increased in price, the original houses were still in their old price range, which was quite good.
He handed the rental contract to Yang Xiuyun and explained, "You don't have a city hukou, so you're vulnerable to bullying. If you rent under my wife's name, people will be more cautious. I've got the paperwork, and we'll talk about it when it expires next year."
Yang Xiuyun was very grateful and quickly took her daughter with her and went to Qi Tiao Hutong with Cao Ma and his wife to decorate their new home.
Yao Zhizhi did her best to do a good deed. She took out two thick quilts from the cupboard and sent them over. She also went to the supply and marketing cooperative to buy some pots and pans to help the poor mother through the transition.
All things are difficult at the beginning. After today, I believe that Yang Xiuyun and her daughter’s life will be new every day!
After solving Yang Xiuyun's problem and getting the points for eating melons, Yao Zhizhi immediately bought a camera and gave it to Yao Taotao.
Although she would visit the publishing house every year after leaving her job, she had rarely been to the newly built staff dormitory of the publishing house. This time, she finally experienced the charm of money.
This house is built very well. The layout is more spacious than the tube-shaped buildings. It is not stuffy at all in the summer. It is a bit windy in the winter, but it doesn’t matter. The couple can keep warm by leaning against each other.
As soon as Yao Zhizhi entered the door, she saw a door god standing behind Yao Taotao. She didn't know if the two of them had really put aside their grudges.
In short, she hopes that Yao Taotao will be well. A kind-hearted, capable, responsible woman deserves the best in the world.
She handed the camera to Yao Taotao and instructed, "This is your wedding gift. If you run out of film, tell me. Try not to take it out in front of others. If it breaks, I won't be able to buy you a new one for the time being."
Yao Taotao was flattered and didn't take the camera. She just pounced on this cute little sister.
The two sisters were flirting at the door, so Chao Risheng had to walk away tactfully and make tea.
After the two entered the room, they sat together on the sofa, one imparting his experience in using the device, while the other was as serious as a chick pecking at rice.
Chao Risheng felt like he was just a light bulb, so he just went to cook in silence.
When Yao Zhizhi came back to her senses, she was already captivated by the tempting aroma of food. She couldn't help but tease, "I finally know what President Chao used to tie you down."
Yao Taotao also laughed: "I can't help it, he spoiled me. He keeps thinking of tricky recipes all day long, which has spoiled my appetite. Now I can't even appreciate the food I make, let alone the food from restaurants outside."
Yao Zhizhi was quite pleased. This was great. Men who could cook were the most attractive.
Then he said loudly, "President Chao, please publish a cookbook when you have time. I will be the first to buy it."
Chao Risheng smiled and replied from the kitchen, "You and your second sister really want to go together. She just mentioned it to me a few days ago. Look at my study. I've already made a catalog of categories. You two can go and see if there's anything you need to add."
Oh? That's a good feeling.
Yao Zhizhi quickly pulled Yao Taotao to the study to take a look.
You won’t know until you see it. You’ll be surprised when you see it. Chao Risheng is an all-round player. He has specialties in all eight major cuisines. He has also figured out and improved several exquisite appetizers and soups. He is truly an excellent gourmet and health expert.
However, speaking of health preservation, looking at the ingredients, it doesn’t seem to be for women. Maybe it’s because he is a few years older than Yao Taotao?
Tsk, it turns out men also have appearance and health anxieties?
She nudged Yao Taotao unkindly and said jokingly, "It seems you chose a peacock that loves to spread its feathers."
Yao Taotao also smiled: "It's okay, it's not open outside."
"Hahaha." That really couldn't be better. Yao Zhizhi shook Yao Taotao's arm vigorously, "Tell me quickly, are you happy now? I want to hear the truth."
"I'm happy." Yao Taotao was telling the truth. However, she had argued with Chao Risheng about whether she should stay in school to teach or go to work in a publishing house.
Chao Risheng naturally wanted her to go to the publishing house, so that he could see her every day. How nice it would be.
But she didn't want to.
After thinking it over, she finally laid out her concerns: "A publishing company is great, but office romances can easily set a bad example for colleagues. So after much deliberation, I've decided to stay on campus and teach. I can attend certain editorial meetings as a special editor, but the rest of the time, it's better for me and Chao Risheng to be apart. This way, we won't see each other for a few hours every day, which will keep things fresh."
"That's right. Then why did he quarrel with you? Was he afraid that you would meet Cao Guangyi?" Yao Zhizhi expressed her confusion. After all, if a couple stays together every day, it is easy for the novelty to disappear.
Even when she and Qi Changxiao were both working at the publishing house, they were in different departments and had time and space to be alone every day. This way, if they wanted to prepare a surprise for each other, there was room for maneuver.
So she understood Yao Taotao's concerns very well.
Yao Taotao nodded: "Yes, he is afraid that my old relationship with Cao Guangyi will rekindle."
Yao Zhizhi smiled: "You won't."
"Yes. But I quite enjoy his jealous look. Am I a little mentally twisted?" Yao Taotao raised her eyebrows helplessly.
Yao Zhizhi smiled: "No, everyone has some vanity. As long as he is the only one in your heart, that's enough."
That's true. At least for now, there is no place for Cao Guangyi. Even if she meets him at school, Yao Taotao will only have one thought in her mind: this guy's temperament has indeed changed after he went to school. Maybe other girls will like him.
In short, she has done her best for Cao Guangyi. Since they have been divorced for so many years, they should just be nice and go their separate ways.
In the afternoon, Yao Zhizhi returned home. As soon as she arrived at the police station, she saw a pop-up window in the system about the Wu family's melon. The matter had been resolved by the police at the police station.
The plan was to have Wu Da's family exchange their adopted child with another relative's. The man of that family was a retired soldier with strict family education, so the girl would probably not dare to act unruly again after going there.
The next day, Wu Da's family brought home a boy who was just over ten years old. He and Wu Xiaojun hit it off immediately. The two brothers went in and out together and were extremely affectionate.
Yao Zhizhi met him by chance on the road and couldn't help but sigh that the relationship between people is also determined by fate. They are siblings from the same mother, but the elder sister is causing chaos in the Wu family, while the younger brother is doing well. It's true that every one of them is different.
Looking at her two children again, they were arguing over the unfamiliar grammar in the original English book.
Looking at it in a positive light, at least they weren't quarreling over a bite of food, which meant that she and Qi Changxiao were pretty competent parents.
She walked over with a smile and asked, "What grammar? Let me and Dad take a look."
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