"We see that the child is growing up really well, just like Ping An when he was just born, white as snow. Judging by the eyeliner, he must have big eyes. And looking at his small hands and feet, he must be a tall boy."
"Look at these two sleeping positions. They're so cute, and they even clench their fists."
Watching Zhang's mother and the others boasting, and his son's boastful attitude, as if he were proud to have a younger brother, Zhang Guoqing was speechless. He glanced at the children again, feeling guilty.
The newborn baby's eyelids were swollen and there was mucus in the eyes. His entire body was red, and he looked like a little old man with wrinkles. Plus, the lanugo and dandruff hadn't faded yet. It was really unsightly.
Looking at the tender and innocent Ping An again, he recalled the feeling when he first became a father and the appearance of his child at that time. He suddenly agreed with what Zhang's mother and the others said.
He and Zhou Jiao's son will definitely emerge from the cocoon and become a butterfly!
Smiling Zhang Guoqing moved to the side of his wife's bed.
Zhou Jiao's face was pale, her brows slightly furrowed, her knees bent and together, she was sleeping peacefully. Even the loud noises around her couldn't wake her up, which showed how exhausted she was.
Zhang Guoqing frowned, suppressed the restlessness of his right hand, bent down and listened to her barely audible breathing, then showed a relaxed expression and smiled silently.
Seeing that his wife was fine, Zhang Guoqing went to the outer room and took out the brown sugar and milk powder he had brought. He had originally planned to stay for one night after giving birth and then go back, but now, after the scare he had just experienced, it seemed he would have to stay a few more days.
Seeing this, the second midwife followed him out and whispered, "Jiaojiao had already let the two children suck milk in there. She said it was colostrum and good for the children."
Zhang Guoqing nodded. His Ping An was also breastfeeding according to the later generations' method. Without her telling him, he could guess that Zhou Jiao was a stubborn person.
"Now that the milk has started flowing, you can feed the baby brown sugar water when he wakes up. Do you have enough milk powder? It's best to let Jiaojiao get enough sleep and don't rush her to feed the baby."
"Thank you, Second Auntie."
"What are you thanking me for? I've finally seen what a big hospital is like." The second aunt said, shaking her hand and going inside. It was really an eye-opener. Even one ward had two rooms.
How could an ordinary family raise twins weighing five or six kilograms each? Being able to have twins is a blessing, but being able to raise them is a greater blessing.
Aunt Zhang Er thought about the twin babies she had delivered in the past. The largest of those babies weighed only a little over four pounds when they were born. They were nothing compared to these twins.
"Sister-in-law, are you tired? Sit down and rest your feet. Fortunately, you are here, so I can calm down." When Zhang's mother came out to look for her eldest son, she saw her and happily pulled her to sit down.
"I'm served delicious food and drinks every day, so why should I be tired?" Second Auntie helped her sit down. "Now that the baby is born, I'm done. I still have a lot of things to do at home, so I want to go back early."
"That won't do! I haven't even taken you out for a walk."
"Have you forgotten that my granddaughter-in-law is also pregnant?"
Mother Zhang recalled a letter she had received from her family a month ago. She knew she couldn't stay any longer, but she had to take the time to prepare gifts. "There's no rush to leave. It's not even three months yet."
Second aunt: "..."
"Before, Xiaowu was busy with school and taking care of Jiaojiao. He doesn't have much to do during the confinement period, so let him take you out for a walk and take some photos to take back as a keepsake. We've been to the capital before, right?"
Cheng Ruzhu listened to the conversation, exchanged a smile with Lin Lishan and the others, and walked over to Zhang's mother: "Sister-in-law, I don't have work tomorrow, I'll take you out for a walk."
"No, no, really. You are all busy people, and business is more important." The second aunt was quite flattered and quickly refused in a low voice.
Cheng Ruzhu was worried about waking Zhou Jiao, so she smiled and said, "Don't be polite, we're all family." Then she went to the outer room to find Zhang Guoqing. There were still many things she hadn't had time to tell him.
"Are there enough diapers and spare clothes for the twins?"
Even if there were ten more, it would be enough without waiting for Zhang Guoqing to reply.
"It looks like we don't have enough milk powder, but don't worry, thankfully your mother and I made preparations. It also looks like we don't have enough clothes for the children, though we still have some fabric. Winter is coming soon, so we'll need help from everyone..."
Zhang Guoqing knew at a glance that she was just talking to herself, and there was no need for her to reply. Summer hadn't even ended, and winter was already here...
"Twins are really good at rushing things. This way, Jiaojiao can finish her two months of confinement without any worries. These two boys are good, but it's a pity that they are both naughty. It would be much better if they were replaced by girls."
When Liu Xiu, the eldest daughter-in-law of the Cheng family, came over, she heard what her sister-in-law said. She patted Cheng Ruzhu lightly and laughed softly, "What nonsense are you talking about? Stop making trouble."
"Xiaowu, our family already has three boys. Jiaojiao shouldn't have any more children. Is that okay? It's too dangerous for her to be pregnant with this one..."
Zhang Guoqing nodded repeatedly before she finished speaking.
He didn't need to be told that he was already thinking about getting sterilized. This pregnancy was not only dangerous, but also a struggle for the whole family. Except for Ping An, who didn't lose a lot of weight?
Late at night, Zhang Guoqing drove them away and took Ping'an to rest. Finally, after negotiation, Zhang's mother stayed to help, and the others took turns.
The ward finally became quiet. Seeing that there were no outsiders left, Zhang's mother glanced at Zhou Jiao who was sleeping soundly, waved to her eldest son, and patted the sofa beside her.
Zhang Guoqing checked the two children thoroughly and was relieved to find that everything was just as Dr. Lin had said. Although Dr. Lin was an authoritative expert, he still felt that he was unreliable.
There were too many people just now, and occasionally a nurse would come in and out to check on the mother and baby, so he didn't want to show it too obviously. Suddenly, the crowd dispersed and it was quiet.
"Mom, go to the outer room and sleep for a while. We can talk tomorrow. There will be more people coming during the day tomorrow, and you won't even have time to rest."
Zhang's mother, who had been happy all night, smiled and shook her head: "I can't sleep. You don't know how happy I am today. I was so worried when I saw Jiaojiao's belly getting bigger and bigger.
Although your sister-in-law gave birth to a child at that time, how can we compare in terms of food and drink? I am afraid that you will worry. If I tell your father, we will not be able to sleep well. "
Zhang Guoqing lowered his head guiltily.
He had been completely focused on Zhou Jiao during this period. Apart from caring about whether his parents were eating well and living comfortably, he really didn't pay much attention to his parents' thoughts.
"It's all good now. The baby is finally born. Why else would you say Jiaojiao is the most caring? She endured the pain so hard and didn't let anyone worry. Now it's all good. It's all boys, and it doesn't matter whether they have the surname Zhou or Gu."
After Zhang's mother finished speaking, she looked outside and whispered, "Your father has already promised your father-in-law that future children cannot be adopted..."
Zhang Guoqing knew his parents would be reluctant to let him go, but he had to do it. He said guiltily, "Mom, my father-in-law said before that we won't change the children's surnames yet. We'll choose one when they're older, so that they don't feel that he, as their grandfather, treats them differently when they grow up."
"You're still young and don't understand some things. Putting aside all the other messy things, it's nice to have a grandson named Zhou in your father-in-law's household registration."
Since they had already agreed, Zhang's mother couldn't go back on her word. Besides, she knew too well what it meant to be afraid of what people said. That was only true in the city, especially with Brother Zhou's ability. If it happened in the village, all sorts of unpleasant things would come out.
If all three children were to register their surnames as Zhang, many people would laugh at Brother Zhou behind his back. Speaking of adoption, Zhang's mother suddenly remembered something Old Lady Zhou had mentioned when they first proposed marriage.
At that time, the old man asked if one of Jiaojiao's sons could have the surname Zhou. Later, he was interrupted by Old Man Zhou, and the matter was over.
Now think about that old man...
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