After keeping an eye on her work for a few days, Zhao Qinglan quickly asked the children if they had decided where to go for fun.
Because she went to her hometown for a funeral, she wasted a lot of time. After returning, she sorted out her work matters.
However, to her surprise, the children all said they wouldn't go out this time and would just stay and play in the provincial capital.
Although surprised, Zhao Qinglan respected the children's opinions.
Zhao Qingju went back to the region with her mother and second sister. Two days later, she received good news: she was pregnant.
She still felt unwell, so Ms. Sun took her daughter to the military clinic for a checkup. They couldn't find anything wrong, so they went to the military hospital. Unexpectedly, she was pregnant.
This made Mrs. Sun extremely happy. Her little girl's belly hadn't shown any signs of pregnancy, and it had become a real worry for her.
Zhao Qingju hadn't expected to be pregnant, but since the baby was already here, she was quite surprised.
She had only planned to stay with her mother for a few days before returning to the capital alone, but now that Sun was worried, she insisted on going back with her.
When her mother was also going to the capital, Zhao Qinglan was happy for her younger sister, but at the same time, she asked the children a question.
"Grandma is going to the capital. Anyone who wants to go can come with her."
The children looked at each other and shook their heads.
They no longer yearn for the capital as much as they did when they were children.
Actually, even in the sweltering summer heat, they still feel more comfortable staying at home.
Although Erwa and his friends no longer sell popsicles, they still try to make different flavors of popsicles for themselves, in addition to buying them from outside.
Plus, there are good TV dramas to watch. Isn't it nice to stay home every day, enjoy the electric fan, eat watermelon and popsicles, and watch TV?
These children then began their leisurely summer vacation, which Zhao Qinglan sometimes envied, and she would occasionally join in.
Xiao Duo's middle school entrance exam results came out while everyone was relaxing.
Xiaoduo did very well on the exam, ranking eleventh in the province.
Don't think that just because it's only the eleventh grade, it's not as good as the second place in the region that my eldest child achieved. There are many more outstanding students in the provincial capital, and it's already quite good that Xiaoduo got this score.
The whole family was very happy for Xiaoduo.
This is truly a series of happy events for their family.
After learning about her granddaughter's middle school entrance exam results and celebrating with her over a meal, Mrs. Sun went to the capital with her youngest daughter.
The Wei family was overjoyed to learn that Zhao Qingju was pregnant, and they wished she would come back immediately.
It was only because Ms. Sun said that the diagnosis had just been made and that she should rest for a few days before taking a car that the problem was delayed until now.
Although the children no longer travel far, when the husband has time off, the family still goes out for a stroll and some fun in the surrounding area, making the most of the beautiful summer days.
Not long after Wang Xiaofei received the call from his grandmother, he returned to Gangcheng.
Since it's his sister's birthday, how could he, as her older brother, not do something to celebrate?
Wang Dazhi is now paying more and more attention to his daughter. It's her birthday, so he threw her a birthday party and invited a lot of people.
Although the Wang family is no longer among the most prominent in Hong Kong, they still have their own social circles, and those who are on good terms with Wang Dazhi are still willing to give him face and attend this birthday banquet.
This was Wang Xiaoyan's first official appearance in front of so many people, so she took this birthday quite seriously.
Several days in advance, she went out to buy a little dress for her birthday, as well as other necessities.
Wang Xiaofei returned to Gangcheng the day before his sister's birthday. On her birthday, he took the gift in advance and went to her room to surprise her.
Wang Xiaoyan had just finished dressing up and had her makeup done with the help of a makeup artist hired by her father when her brother pushed open the door and entered.
"Xiao Yan, look at the gift I prepared for you." Wang Xiaofei held up a box tied with a bow.
"Brother, you didn't even knock before coming in," Wang Xiaoyan said, displeased.
"Why would we need to knock on our own door?" Wang Xiaofei said dismissively.
Wang Xiaoyan wasn't happy, but she didn't say anything.
After being taught etiquette by a teacher hired by her father for several months, she is now very particular about these things, afraid that she will not perform well and be seen as a country bumpkin by others.
She accepted the gift and forced a smile. "Thank you, brother."
Perhaps feeling that he hadn't seen his sister for quite some time, Wang Xiaofei started chatting with her, and inadvertently mentioned Zhao Qinglan.
"That woman, pshaw, the little money she donated is nothing. Last time Dad participated in a charity auction, he bought that thing for tens of thousands."
Upon hearing Zhao Qinglan's name, Wang Xiaoyan immediately became interested. "Brother, is she doing well now?"
“She’s always been in the mainland. No matter how well she does, can she ever do as well as our family in Hong Kong?” Wang Xiaofei said dismissively.
Although he was always looked down upon in Hong Kong and didn't like staying there, it didn't stop him from feeling superior to people living on the mainland.
That's not necessarily true, Wang Xiaoyan thought of what she had seen at her father's place.
Wang Xiaofei was unaware of Zhao Qinglan's affair with Yaohua and held Zhao Qinglan in low regard.
"Brother, do you know how Xiaoduo is doing now?"
"Her? What can she do? Can she compare to how well you're doing now?"
"Is that so?" Wang Xiaoyan looked at her exquisitely made-up face in the mirror and felt a little smug.
Yes, I'm not bad at all now.
But when will she be able to meet that girl Wang Xiaoduo? She really wants to outshine her.
When Wang Dazhi arrived, he saw his daughter and son chatting happily and getting along well with each other, which made him quite pleased.
"Xiao Yan, hurry downstairs. Madam Sun has promised to come back, so you should go to the door to greet her."
"Dad, my name is Annie now. How could you forget again?"
"Alright, alright, Miss Anne, please go and greet our guests."
Wang Xiaoyan then revealed a polite and sweet smile.
As soon as the father and his daughters got out of the car, a black sedan pulled up in front of the door. When the driver opened the door, a middle-aged woman in a cheongsam with an elegant demeanor stepped out of the car.
"Grandma Sun, you've finally arrived." Wang Xiaoyan immediately stepped forward and took the woman's arm.
"Anne, you look beautiful today," Mrs. Sun said with a slight smile.
"Thank you, Grandma Sun."
Seeing Wang Dazhi and Wang Xiaofei standing to the side, Madam Sun nodded as well.
"Mrs. Sun, it is truly an honor for our family to have you attend Anne's birthday party."
“Annie is very well-behaved, I like her very much.”
"Madam, you flatter me. Please come in." Wang Dazhi was extremely respectful.
Some of the earlier guests, upon seeing Madam Sun appear, began to whisper among themselves, and as a result, they held the Wang family in much higher regard.
Madam Sun was indeed the most prestigious guest at Wang Xiaoyan's birthday banquet today. As soon as she entered, she was treated as an honored guest by Wang Dazhi and his daughter.
A middle-aged housekeeper closely followed Madam Sun, diligently staying behind her.
If it can make the lady a little happier and give the Wang family some face, what's wrong with that?
Could it be that Madam really couldn't see through the Wang family's little schemes? It was just that she happened to be bored, and it just so happened that this Miss Wang came from the mainland and could amuse Madam.
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