Chapter 127 Precious
It's not that I don't believe you can do it, it's that I'm afraid you'll exhaust yourself by trying to be strong.
"Don't worry, there won't be too much work, and there's no rush. The most important thing right now is to help Guifang recover."
Zhou Shufen nodded gently after hearing this.
Then they brought over the freshly made chicken soup.
"Guifang, quickly drink a sip while it's hot. I simmered this soup for more than two hours. It's good for replenishing qi and blood. If it gets cold, not only will it not taste good, but the nutrients will also be lost."
The baby can't speak yet.
When they're hungry, sleepy, or uncomfortable, they express it all by crying.
Although their child is usually quite well-behaved.
But since the baby was only a few days old, its daily routine was completely out of control.
Every night, I would suddenly burst into tears.
If you don't pick her up and comfort her immediately, her crying will get louder and louder and she won't stop.
Suddenly, a loud cry came from inside the house.
Qin Guifang opened her eyes almost reflexively.
Ignoring the fact that she hadn't slept soundly yet, she quickly sat up to hug her child.
"You go to sleep first, I'll take care of the child."
Hearing the noise, Zhou Shufen immediately got up from the cot.
"You should go and rest. You've been working yourself to the bone lately."
Qin Guifang waved her hand, her voice heavy with exhaustion.
"It's nothing, you should rest more. Problems you develop during your postpartum period are hard to cure for life."
Zhou Shufen smiled as she took the child and skillfully patted his back.
"Besides, once the child gets used to day and night, things will be easier for us. This is just a transition period."
Qin Guifang's eyes were a little wet.
He opened his mouth, but in the end only said one sentence softly.
"Mom, thank you. I really don't know how I would have gotten through this without you."
"Silly child, why are you being so polite with your mother? Close your eyes and go to sleep."
Zhou Shufen's eyes held a gentle smile.
He then reached out and gently patted her shoulder.
Qin Guifang's eyelids felt as heavy as lead, and she fell into a deep sleep without realizing it.
These past few days, I've been so grateful to Zhou Shufen for her constant help.
From feeding and changing diapers to putting the baby to sleep at night, they would do everything themselves.
She also prepared various soups and meals for Qin Guifang, paying attention to nutritional balance, making them light yet flavorful.
Qin Guifang ate well, slept soundly, and her complexion became rosier day by day.
When Guo Zhenyi returned to the hospital, he immediately saw Zhou Shufen sitting on a small stool beside the hospital bed.
His complexion was sallow, his eyes were sunken, and his lips were dry and chapped.
He immediately frowned, feeling a pang of heartache.
"What happened to you? Did you not sleep well at all?"
"There's no way around it, with a new little one in the family, how can I stay idle?"
Zhou Shufen forced a smile.
“The child cries a lot at night. How can Guifang rest in peace if I don’t watch over him?”
It has been three full days since Qin Guifang gave birth.
The doctor was very satisfied with the recovery after the examination and said the patient could be discharged.
Guo Zhenyi busied himself packing things up, and then drove to pick up the mother, daughter, and Zhou Shufen and take them all home.
The house had been cleaned thoroughly, and the floor was gleaming.
Not only that, but many small items have also been added to the room.
Rattle, comfort blanket, thermometer, diaper rash cream...
Everything was carefully prepared to welcome this little life.
After settling Qin Guifang in, everyone busied themselves preparing the meal.
Everyone has their own role to play.
Some people were chopping vegetables, some were rinsing rice, and others were carrying plates back and forth between the kitchen and the living room.
In the middle of the night, Guo Zhenyi quietly got up and went out.
About half an hour later, he came back through the door, carrying shopping bags of all sizes.
Why buy so much?
Upon seeing this, Zhou Shufen quickly stepped forward to greet her.
"Look at you, aren't you tired? You didn't even ask someone to come with you."
"You'll also get a share of the tonics for Guifang."
As Guo Zhenyi spoke, he pushed the bag closer to her.
Actually, most things...
They were all bought especially for her!
Those nutritional supplements, imported fruits, pajamas, and skincare products were all carefully selected.
He knew she had worked too hard over the years.
They always put others first, but never take good care of themselves.
Seeing this, the younger generation exchanged glances and then secretly lowered their heads and laughed.
Then, Guo Zhenyi took Zhou Shufen's hand and invited her to sit on the sofa.
He took a deep breath and spoke in a low voice.
"Shufen, the thing I've longed for most all these years is to officially start a family with you. I want to spend the rest of my life with you, through thick and thin, through sickness and joy, so that you won't have to bear it all alone."
Why did he suddenly bring this up?
Zhou Shufen was stunned.
She looked at him, and their eyes met in mid-air.
In his eyes, she saw perseverance, sincerity, and unwavering devotion over the years.
My heart skipped a beat, and an indescribable emotion welled up in my nose.
She suppressed the slight unease in her heart and looked back at him earnestly.
"But now, I still want to focus on building my career first. It's not just about selling clothes; I hope my designs can grace the runway and allow more people to see the beauty of Chinese women."
As she spoke, she lowered her head and smiled to herself.
"Although it sounds difficult, I really want to try. Even if I fail a hundred times, I want to walk this path myself."
She was no longer the little girl who secretly drew pictures in the corner of the tailor shop.
They are not just middle-aged women struggling to make a living.
She gained experience, direction, and support.
Although the dream is far away, at least there is hope, and there is a possibility of getting closer step by step.
Guo Zhenyi shook his head and firmly supported her shoulders.
Don't say that!
“I don’t think it’s difficult. No matter how long it takes, I’m willing to wait for you! One year, five years, ten years, as long as you keep moving forward, I will always be following behind you.”
He was persuaded by her once again.
It wasn't because her reasons were particularly compelling, but because of the light that shone in her eyes when she spoke.
He didn't want her to be consumed by the mundane details of daily life after marriage.
What she fears even more is that one day, when she looks up at him, all that remains in his eyes is weariness and indifference.
"You really think I can?"
Zhou Shufen was somewhat surprised.
Even she herself felt that the goal was too far away.
After all, I've only just learned design and am completely unknown in the fashion industry.
"Before you started your business, you must have thought opening a shop would be difficult. Before you studied design, you probably wouldn't have even dared to think about drawing. But now?"
Guo Zhenyi asked a question in return.
Zhou Shufen has never lacked difficult problems.
But she persevered and overcame each obstacle through her own tenacity and hard work.
This time, although the challenge was even more intense, she knew she would never be defeated.
"You're right, thank you."
Her voice trembled slightly.
The feeling of being trusted is truly precious.
Those were not just a few words of comfort, but a weighty expression of trust and support.
It was much easier to take care of Qin Guifang after returning home.
She and Zhou Haiqing agreed to take turns taking care of their daughter-in-law's daily life.
Sometimes Zhou Liya would lend a hand or chat with her mother, which greatly reduced her burden.
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