As Xu Zi massaged Yu Jiu's lower back, he said with some delight.
"What news?"
Yu Jiu had just woken up and was still a little sluggish, so he didn't think of that matter immediately.
"It's about doing business. I've heard that the higher-ups have already started taking action, and we should have results soon."
Once the policy was announced, Xu Zijiang immediately handed over the team leader position to someone else. Then he could take his wife and children to a bigger place, where he could earn money and provide a good life for his wife and children. It was definitely better than staying in this small place. Although Xu Zijiang was born and raised here, it had to be said that the standard of living in a bigger place would be better.
"No rush, it won't be that fast. It should be about time after I give birth and finish my postpartum confinement. Have you thought about it? Where do you plan to start your career?"
They haven't started discussing this issue yet, so now is a good time to do so.
"Honey, what do you think?"
Instead of answering, Xu Zi asked a question, wanting to hear Yu Jiu's opinion.
Yu Jiu thought for a moment. If it were before, she would have preferred to go to the capital, which was so big and advanced. But now she would prefer to go to S City.
“S City is a coastal city with more developed trade. It will be one of the first places to develop. In fact, it’s not much different from the capital. Moreover, I think it will be easier to start developing there than in the capital. We can go there first, and after we’ve made money and have the funds there, we can go to the capital.”
Yu Jiu shared her thoughts: the capital city was certainly nice, but doing business there wouldn't be as lucrative as in S City. Their main goal right now was to make money; they could move to the capital later once they had enough. They could buy several properties there and gradually establish themselves in the capital.
“Okay, then we’ll do as you say. We’ll go to S City to develop for a while first, and when we’re able, we’ll settle down in the capital. We’ll let our two children go to school in the capital and give them the best life.”
Xu Zijiang put his arm around Yu Jiu and smiled. The two of them exchanged a few words and decided on their future development.
Yu Caihong couldn't wait to leave this place. As soon as she received her admission notice, Xu Zijiang took care of all the necessary documents for her return trip within two days. She took the documents and went straight home. Although she was still a little reluctant to leave Yu Jiu and Zhang Yan, her desire to escape this place was even more urgent. This time, she wasn't just going home for a short while; she would never have to cry and return to this place again.
When she left, she was like a bird breaking free from its cage, flying towards freedom, feeling free and excited. May she soar freely in the future.
Seeing Yu Caihong's eagerness to leave, Gouzi was somewhat glad that his wife had good self-control and hadn't taken the college entrance exam. Otherwise, if she had gotten into university, she would have abandoned the three of them, father and son. After all, how could a small place compare to a big city?
Zhang Yan immediately saw what he was thinking. She rolled her eyes at Gouzi and said speechlessly.
"But I have to be able to get into university first. Not everyone can get into university. I don't have that ability. I'd better just live a down-to-earth life."
Zhang Yan must have envied Yu Caihong. She got into university, and her future would be different from theirs. But she was genuinely happy for her, and she had no regrets. Even if she had taken the college entrance exam, she probably wouldn't have passed, so what was there to regret?
"That's true, it's good to live a down-to-earth life."
The dog chuckled and replied, relieved. Only Yu Caihong from the team had been accepted to university; the rest hadn't received their acceptance letters yet, and with the start of the semester approaching, it seemed unlikely they'd get in. The team next door had two members accepted, but both were to junior colleges, not bachelor's programs. All things considered, their team had actually won.
Five months later.
"Mom, why aren't my little brother and sister out yet? It's been so long."
Little An'an looked at her mother's increasingly large belly, but her younger brother and sister inside still hadn't come out, and she was very puzzled.
"It'll be here soon, it should be in the next few days."
Yu Jiu was also worried. Her due date had arrived, but she still hadn't shown any signs of labor. An An had come out early, late at night, which made both of them very nervous.
"Then when my younger siblings are born, I can help take care of them!"
An'an volunteered, saying that what she looks forward to most right now is seeing her younger brother and sister born, which would be like giving her another collectible doll to play with.
"Okay, Mom will teach you how to hold her then."
Yu Jiu nodded with a worried expression. Although she comforted An'an by saying it would be soon, she herself wasn't sure. Xu Zijiang was also afraid of any unexpected events. After all, this pregnancy had been quite fraught with difficulties. In the later stages, Yu Jiu almost stayed at home and didn't go out much, fearing that something might go wrong. They had already made it this far, and they couldn't afford to fail at this stage.
"I'll take you to the hospital tomorrow. You can stay there for a few days and let the doctor give you a thorough check-up."
If she doesn't give birth a week past her due date, both the baby and the mother will be in danger. So Xu Zijiang plans to take Yu Jiu to the hospital starting tomorrow, regardless of whether she's going into labor or not, so that they can deal with any situation that arises. They will stay until the baby is born, and then bring the baby back together.
"Okay, that's the only way."
"Oh no, why do we have to go to the hospital again? Your little brother and sister are so naughty. Don't do this, don't make Mom and Dad worry. Come out right now, okay? Otherwise I'll hit you. I'm the older sister, I can hit you!"
Little An'an raised her little hand towards Yu Jiu's belly and lectured him unhappily.
"Did you hear that? If you don't behave, your sister will beat you when you come out."
Yu Jiu smiled, touching her belly and talking to the baby inside. However, she was just saying it casually. The baby wasn't coming out because it wasn't time yet, and it was impossible for An An to scare her into coming out.
"An'an, if Mom and Dad go to the hospital tomorrow, will you be a good girl and stay home to attend classes? You can have lunch at Aunt Yan's house and sleep there tonight, okay?"
Yu Jiu discussed it with An'an, since An'an had already started first grade this semester. An'an knew a lot, and even though she was young, Yu Jiu and Xu Zijiang still wanted her to go to school. Now that she was already in school, it wouldn't be convenient to take her to the hospital for such a long time.
"Okay, Mom and Dad, don't worry about me. I can manage on my own. I'll eat and sleep at Aunt Yan's house obediently."
An'an nodded understandingly, but that very night, Yu Jiu's stomach started to hurt. She had a premonition that she was going to give birth. An'an had also gone into labor around this time last time, so it seemed the two children were quite destined for each other.
"It's good that you're about to give birth. I'll take you to the hospital now."
Having learned from his previous experience, Xu Zijiang wasn't as flustered. He first woke An'an up, knowing she would be scared if left alone at home. Then he loaded the bedding and other items onto the tractor, and carried Yu Jiu and An'an on as well. The three of them rode the tractor to the hospital.
"Mommy, don't be afraid, I'll hold you!"
An'an spoke in a childish voice, but she did indeed hold Yu Jiu's head the whole time, letting Yu Jiu's head rest on her lap, and then encouraged Yu Jiu in a childish voice.
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