Zhang Shouyi was the only one missing from lunch; he wouldn't come back at noon unless there was something special going on.
After the meal, Zhang Hongmei went to rest, while Er Ya and Cheng Guangxi discussed what they needed and what they lacked.
The final conclusion is that the two main characters just need to wait to get married.
"Er Ya, why haven't Mom and Dad arrived yet?"
"My mom isn't feeling well. She took the train yesterday morning, and she should arrive by 5 p.m. tomorrow at the earliest."
"What's wrong with Mom?"
“We don’t know the specifics, but my sister-in-law pushed my mother and she fell and hit her head. She’s in the hospital for observation.”
Cheng Guangxu remained silent; after all, this was his wife's family matter, and it was really inconvenient for him to say anything.
"Then let's pick Mom up tomorrow afternoon. I can drive."
“Okay, my mom brought my nephew along too.”
"Should we stay at Hongmei's place first? Or would you like to come to our place?"
"It must be Hongmei's family, otherwise she wouldn't agree to it. She can stay anywhere, so there's no need to think about these things."
"Er Ya, you guys have exams in two months, right? Where are you planning to do your internship in your senior year?"
"I don't know yet. Let's hear what our professor has to say."
"How about coming to our research institute?"
"That place is open to outsiders? I think I'd better stay put. I studied accounting, and I reckon I should be able to get a job at a bank?"
"Can't we go? I was hoping we could be together."
"I think I'll go to the bank to withdraw my internship funds. That way I can gain more experience. I estimate that I'll go to a research institute in the future, which means I'll be doing accounting work."
"Hehe, anything is fine, as long as the two of us are together."
The couple were very affectionate and had endless things to talk about, just like Wang Ying and Zeng Zhongkang.
"Wang Ying, this is for you. My bonus this time wasn't as high as Cheng Guangxu's, so I could only afford to buy you two sets. Do you like them?"
"I have one too?"
"Okay! I'll buy it for you in the future too."
What woman doesn't love jewelry? Wang Ying happily took them out and examined them one by one.
"It's pretty good, I'll put it away when I get home."
Aren't you bringing it?
"I don't wear them, I just like collecting them."
"By the way, we asked Cai Peilin today, and he said he didn't know. Cheng Guangxu said he'd like to find a talkative, lively girl, and he didn't object. I think that's a good idea."
"Understood, I'll be careful. But the people I introduced him to are all of average means; I can find college students everywhere."
"You don't necessarily have to be a college graduate to find a wife, do you?"
"Yes, I do know a girl like that. She's our designer. Although she only graduated from high school, she's exceptionally good at drawing. I think the reason she didn't get into university is because she's too lively and can't sit still."
You wouldn't believe it, other designers can sit there and work diligently, brainstorming ideas. She absolutely cannot. She can sit there for half an hour without looking up.
The design was finished, and then I spent all the remaining time playing.
"This will work?"
"Yes, and Hongmei is very optimistic about her designs. At least half of them have already been put into production."
This girl's family is from the capital. Both her parents are factory workers. She has older siblings, and her family is well-off, but she's a bit spoiled. She's like a child who never grew up.
Ask Cai Peilin what he thinks. If he thinks it's okay, we'll arrange to meet the girl in the next few days.
"Okay, I'll go ask him this afternoon. You haven't rested well, you should lie down and get some sleep."
When Wang Ying heard Zeng Zhongkang say that, her face flushed red. She didn't say anything, obediently lay down on the bed, closed her eyes, and went to sleep.
Zeng Zhongkang also got into bed with Wang Ying and lay down, embracing her.
"We're outside."
"I know, so I won't do anything, I'll just hold you and sleep peacefully."
Su Chen woke Zhang Hongmei up and helped her wash up.
"Have they all rested enough?"
"He's not up yet. Would you like something to eat?"
"No, I don't have an appetite right now. Shall we go for a walk in the garden?"
Su Chen, Lu Jing, and Han Mei all stayed by Zhang Hongmei's side, mainly because her belly was too frightening.
The leader always complained that his wife had too few people around her, but the wife didn't like having too many people around her.
The four of them strolled in the garden and saw that the flowers in the flower beds had sprouted, a lush green expanse.
"The flowers should bloom well this year."
"This gardener is quite skilled. He planted all the brightly colored flowers according to your request."
"That would be wonderful! The yard would be full of flowers, it would be so pleasing to the eye. I love flowers, they have auspicious meanings, they make my heart bloom!"
None of the three spoke. "I'm happy with it."
Hu Aifen accompanied the old lady over. "What's making you so happy?"
"Grandma, you're awake?"
"Yeah, I'm getting old, I need less sleep!"
"I said the flowers are growing so well this year, maybe I'll even have a daughter!"
"Having a daughter is great too; she's a mother's little cotton-padded jacket." Hu Aifen genuinely felt this way. Her eldest son was headstrong and disobedient, and her younger son didn't acknowledge her. A daughter is someone who will always be there for her mother, so she believed that having a daughter like Zhang Hongmei was far better than having a son.
The old lady didn't think so. Among the whole family, only Zhang Hongmei didn't have any desire for a son or daughter. However, Gu Chuanming and Zhang Xingguo both hoped for a grandson, but they didn't dare to put pressure on Hongmei, so they both said they would love whatever she gave birth to.
A little while later, Er Ya arrived as well. Cheng Guangxu stood behind her.
"Good heavens, Zhang Hongmei, I didn't notice yesterday, how come your belly is so big?"
"I already told you, Hongmei is pregnant with twins."
"That's too big! There can't be three of them, can there?!"
Zhang Hongmei narrowed her eyes. "Cheng Guangxi, don't you think you still have a lot of work to finish?"
How could that be?
"Yeah?"
"I'm going right now, can't I even tell the truth?" Cheng Guangxu grumbled as he left. He went to his study to design games.
Er Ya covered her mouth and chuckled to herself, thinking, "Serves you right for being so foul-mouthed. You're always the one who gets punished, and you still don't learn your lesson."
They had been outside for quite a while, so the group went to the living room.
Aunt Yang brought over four bowls of bird's nest soup and ate them with Zhang Hongmei. Otherwise, she really would have refused to eat them.
Wang Ying arrived late, her face glowing. She took the bird's nest and drank it down in a few gulps.
“I’ve gained weight living with Hongmei.”
Er Ya covered her mouth and chuckled. This was another person who told the truth.
Sure enough, Zhang Hongmei spoke up.
“Wang Ying, you have indeed gained weight. I think you should go to the south to build a factory.”
"I'm not going. I'm waiting to attend Er Ya's wedding. Besides, I'm really busy. The service company in Jinshi is just starting out, and they really can't do without me."
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