Ye Qiu wasn't worried about her child's weight. Having been traumatized by her previous child with cerebral palsy, and having spent half a month in an incubator, she was always paranoid and lost weight very quickly, becoming even thinner than before she was pregnant.
She grabbed Deng Jianyan as soon as she saw her, insisting on checking if there was anything wrong with the child.
"If you can eat and drink this, what's wrong with it?" Deng Jianyan was getting annoyed by her questions.
"Do you think you have any intellectual problems?"
"I think you have a problem with your IQ. How do you test a one-month-old baby? Should I make him recite a poem or do some addition and subtraction? Don't overthink it. You'll only cause trouble if you overthink things. Just take good care of the baby. I promise he'll be healthy!" Deng Jianyan was so angry that she didn't know whether to laugh or cry. She was almost ready to kneel down before her.
K's son's one-month celebration was held at Qi Si's shop. Qi Si was very generous and waived half the bill for the hotel, giving K a lot of face.
Little Xin was already walking all over the place, but she was unsteady on her feet. Although this child wasn't particularly beautiful, she had fair and tender skin, a round and chubby face, and although her eyes weren't big, her eyelashes were very long and fluffy, making her incredibly cute.
As her sister-in-law led her around, she would see Ye Qiu holding her son and then refuse to move, looking at him again and again.
"Be my daughter-in-law!" When Master K heard that she was Qi Si's daughter, he naturally looked up to her and immediately took off a piece of jade and put it on her. It was an ancient jade and very expensive. Qin Xiaoyu understood that this was a big deal.
People in the underworld are particular; Qi Si gave him so much face, so K Ye couldn't show weakness either.
Not wanting the banquet to end, Qi Si hugged his daughter and kissed her for a long time. When he saw Yu Shi, he frowned and said, "We can't marry someone from the underworld."
Qin Xiaoyu chuckled, Qi Si glared at her, and she quickly slipped away along the wall.
Qi Si probably forgot his place.
Fourth Sister-in-law is still easily swayed. Hearing that so much money had been lost, she felt uncomfortable and kept muttering to herself. But when Qin Xiaoyu told her that the jade was valuable, she felt she had made a profit and her face lit up with joy again.
Before the first month of the lunar calendar was even over, Tang Long brought Xiao Li over. Naturally, he brought a lot of things and gifts.
Upon hearing that Qin Xiaoyu had given birth, her cousin-in-law and Commander Wang were extremely anxious and could only stay at home preparing things.
Qin Xiaoyu waited for them to pick up all their things from the airport, her eyes wide with surprise – there were eight large cardboard boxes in total.
When I opened it, I was completely baffled.
There were fine gauze prepared by Tang Hu's mother, cotton quilts and bedding made by her cousin's wife, and padded jackets and trousers for the children. There were also mountain produce and tonics brought by Sister-in-law Ge, such as wild dragon meat, top-quality wild honey, and monkey head mushrooms…
After running around for half a day, Zhou Xing's mother finally finished disassembling the eight boxes.
"Second Aunt, I have good news for you. Xiao Li is pregnant." Tang Long then announced calmly.
"Oh my! This is great news! The Tang family has an heir!" The lady's ears were sharp this time, and she exclaimed first.
"That's great. I'll have your uncle check her pulse later. Xiaoli seems to be fine." Qin Xiaoyu knew that her cousin-in-law had finally gotten rid of a worry.
She never said it, but that didn't mean she didn't want to. The Northeast is still conservative, regardless of gender, and a family needs to have at least one child to be considered complete.
"Second Aunt, I ran into my eldest aunt when I came out this time. She asked me to pass on a message to you, saying that she wants to come and work for you."
Tang Long was referring to Ding Xiaojie, which Qin Xiaoyu was naturally eager for. Both of them were capable, had worked together before, and she knew their backgrounds.
That evening, Qin Xiaoyu called Ding Xiaojie and asked her to head south after the Lunar New Year to replenish supplies at the Guangdong station. Fu Di said he wanted to come and help, but didn't say how long he could help or if he would stay.
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Man Aihong was the first to return. This was also her first time home after so many years of marriage. She had reconciled with her parents and brothers; her family was always on her side, so she was in much better spirits when she came out again.
"Men and children are all fleeting. I'm only living for myself in this life. Let's give it our all!" Man Aihong said confidently.
Qin Xiaoyu briefly explained Lisheng's plan to her over the phone, and she was still surprised when she saw the text.
"Look, the Yangtze River is crashing wave after wave, we're almost being washed ashore, but this thirteen-year-old kid is something else."
"I'll be fourteen years old after the New Year." Upon hearing this, Lisheng immediately corrected him. He was now looking forward to growing up quickly and wished he could turn eighteen and become an adult in an instant.
Qin Xiaoyu had formally discussed Lisheng's education with Zhou Yue and Deng Jianyan. They all agreed with Qin Xiaoyu's opinion that the child needed special treatment. Sending him to school would only waste his time on trivial matters. It would be better to help him plan his education and guide him onto the right path.
A Lei has already inquired and hired a few tutors to help Li Sheng catch up on his classes.
Zhou Yue's three babies, Qin Xiaoyu's one, these four children plus little sister Hanhan and Lisheng, make up a huge group that can't stay quiet no matter what.
Xiao Jin's college entrance exam is just around the corner, and she needs quiet. Qin Xiaoyu simply sent her to Mrs. Fang's residence, where it would be absolutely quiet and she could study.
Although she was playful, she dared not disobey Qin Xiaoyu when she threw a tantrum. Seeing that Lisheng had surpassed her in academics and had a better attitude towards learning, she was somewhat spurred on and started working harder. But she was still just a child, lacking self-control.
He would sneak downstairs to watch TV whenever he saw Mrs. Fang coming towards this house.
As soon as Mrs. Fang left that day, she took her books and slipped downstairs. The maid had gone to buy groceries, and she was alone at home. She changed to a channel to watch a song and dance performance, and while swaying to the music, she forcefully collapsed onto the sofa and started drawing with a pencil.
This is a notebook she designed herself, filled with her own reflections, copied poems, and illustrations. It's already half-filled, and the workmanship is exquisite; it's her prized possession.
After a while, she felt hungry, so she put down her pen and notebook and ran into the kitchen.
Mrs. Fang's kitchen had all sorts of good things. She rummaged around and found a packet of instant oatmeal and a can of milk powder. She glanced at the kettle; the water inside was murky and no longer hot.
She had no choice but to turn on the gas and boil water. She vividly remembered the last time she boiled water and burned the kettle dry, so she didn't dare leave, munching on an apple while she waited.
Finally, the water boiled, and she poured the two ingredients together. Instantly, the room was filled with a delicious aroma that made her mouth water.
She took a sip impatiently, only to find it so hot that her tongue went numb.
She walked out of the kitchen, breathing on her face, thinking it best to let it air out for a while.
She was stunned when she walked into the living room. Miranda was sitting on the sofa, looking at her notebook.
"Why are you looking at other people's things!" Xiao Jin angrily rushed over and snatched the notebook. She flipped through it, found nothing unusual, and then hid it behind her back.
"How would I know it's yours?" Miranda's face was icy, and she was wearing sunglasses even in the room.
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