Upon receiving the news, Qian Sheng was overjoyed; those were his two little grandsons! He couldn't wait to hop on his bicycle and speed off from Beian Village to the hospital in the county town. The sunlight streamed down his back, as if sharing in his joy.
Finally arriving in the county town, he first returned to the house they rented there. After entering the house, he quickly changed into a clean set of clothes, and then followed Qian Rao and his wife to the hospital with a smile on his face and light steps.
When he entered the ward and immediately saw the two adorable, identical little ones, the usually serious old man instantly beamed like a blooming chrysanthemum. He quickly walked to the bedside, gazing lovingly at the two lovely infants, his joy overflowing.
After a while, Qian Sheng turned to Qian Mao and asked with concern, "Have you chosen names for the two children yet?"
Qian Mao smiled and nodded, replying, "Okay, the eldest is called Qian Yichen, and the second is called Qian Yimu."
Qian Sheng nodded repeatedly in agreement: "Hmm, this name sounds really good, quite nice! How do you write it?" But as soon as he finished speaking, he seemed to suddenly remember something, quickly waving his hand and laughing, "Oh, never mind, even if you told me exactly how to write it and gave me some words to use, I probably still wouldn't know which character it is. But it doesn't matter, as long as I know my two grandsons have such nice names, that's enough!"
These words amused Zhang Mumengyao, who was resting and watching them, and she couldn't help but chuckle. A warm and harmonious atmosphere filled the room, making everyone feel incredibly comforted and happy. This was exactly the kind of atmosphere that everyone loved and longed for.
As time went by, more and more people arrived at the hospital to visit Zhang Muyao and the children, and the ward became lively. However, this liveliness made Zhang Muyao feel somewhat irritated. She frowned slightly and complained to Qian Mao beside her in a low voice, "With all these people coming and going, I feel like I've become a commodity on display, being judged and looked at by everyone. This feeling is really not good."
After hearing this, Qian Mao nodded gently. Taking advantage of the fact that only the two of them were in the room, he quickly hugged Zhang Muyao, who looked a little down, and comforted her, saying, "Don't think too much, darling. I know how you feel. Don't worry, I'll handle this."
Sure enough, the next day, apart from Grandma Jin, Grandpa Jin, and Yuanfang visiting, everyone else seemed to have received some tacit instruction and no one else stepped into the ward. Although Zhang Muyao could still faintly hear the noise of people greeting each other and welcoming and seeing off guests outside the door, she felt as if she were in a peaceful and tranquil little world inside the ward.
All of this was because of the man who had always been by her side—Qian Mao. He had silently shielded her from the outside world's disturbances and noise, using his strong arms to create a peaceful haven for her. Thinking of this, Zhang Muyao felt a warm current welling up in her heart. Perhaps only a man who truly cared for her would be willing to do so much for her…
After two days of rest, Zhang Muyao's health had recovered quite well. To everyone's delight, she was able to be discharged and go home on the third day. When she stepped into her home, she immediately saw brand-new sheets and blankets on the bed; their fresh colors and soft texture filled her with a warm feeling.
A bright smile bloomed on Zhang Muyao's face as she turned to Wen Yugui beside her and whispered, "Yugui, thank you so much!"
Hearing her thanks, Wen Yugui smiled and responded, gently embracing Zhang Muyao: "Oh, there's no need for such formalities between us sisters! In this family, we're like sisters, no need to be so polite!"
Just then, footsteps sounded outside, and Qian Rao walked in. Hearing what Wen Yugui had just said, Qian Rao couldn't help but laugh and said, "What are you two sisters talking about?" Wen Yugui looked at Qian Rao and smiled, "I wanted to tell Third Sister-in-law that these two darlings look very alike! Especially now that I look at them closely, I feel that they have inherited more of Third Brother's features."
Before she could finish speaking, Zhang Muyao's gaze fell upon Wen Yugui carefully and gently placing the child on the kang (a heated brick bed), her movements practiced and tender. Zhang Muyao couldn't help but lean closer, tilting her head to carefully observe the children's faces. After a moment, she murmured to herself with some doubt, "Really? Don't these two little ones resemble me at all? They look exactly like Qian Mao..."
Just then, Qian Mao walked in carrying some things. Hearing Zhang Muyao's words, he laughed heartily, his face beaming with joy. He said, "Don't be in such a hurry! I just finished talking to Duoduo on the phone, and she also asked who the child looks like." As he spoke, he deliberately kept everyone in suspense, whetting everyone's appetite.
Zhang Muyao and Wen Yugui both turned their curious gazes to Qian Mao, eager to hear him continue. Qian Mao cleared his throat smugly and said, "I told Duoduo that this child looks just like me! And then guess what Duoduo said?"
At this point, Qian Mao paused, glanced around at the reactions of those around him, and then slowly continued, "Duo Duo actually said, 'I knew this would happen.' She said that babies have a strong will to survive when they're in their mother's womb! After all, it's their mother who carried them for ten months and gave birth to them, so they have to try their best to prove to their father that they are his biological children! That's why this little guy naturally looks like his father from the moment he was born!"
After hearing this, Wen Yugui nodded thoughtfully and replied, "That makes some sense! Take my Yibo and Yutong for example. When they were born, they did look a lot like their father! Especially Yutong, who still looks just like her father. But Yibo, on the other hand, is starting to look a bit like me in his eyes and eyebrows."
At this moment, Zhang Muyao looked at the two adorable children in front of her with a smile on her face and said gently, "Oh my, look how clever these two little devils are! They know how to please their father at such a young age. They will definitely be smart and good children when they grow up!" After saying that, she couldn't help but reach out and gently pinch the children's pink cheeks.
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