The two cars set off at the same time. When they arrived at the compound, Wang Ying had to undergo an inspection.
Liu Changhe's family member happily carried a small bundle into the living room. With the door and windows open, the living room wasn't stuffy at all.
Lu Jing led them into the house. Zhang Hongmei was feeding her child with her back to the door. It was about the size of two rooms in a rural house, but why did it still feel cramped?
Liu Changhe's family sat down next to the old lady.
"Mother, this is the tiger-head hat and tiger-head shoes I made."
"Hehe. You have skillful hands."
After feeding the child, Zhang Hongmei turned around and greeted him with a smile, "Grandma."
"Good, good, good. Looking at her complexion, I know she's recovering very well."
"Don't worry, I'm fine."
Er Ya and Wang Ying also came in, but they both restrained themselves when they saw Zhang Shouyi was there.
"Hongmei, these four kids are so cute!" Wang Ying said, her eyes filled with envy.
“They’re looking to hire people now, but I suffered so much when I was pregnant with them.”
"Hehe, if I could have so many children, I would be willing to suffer."
Er Ya laughed from the side, "Hongmei, there's only one like you."
"I saw it just now but didn't dare to say anything," Wang Ying said while banging a gong.
"I've already accepted reality, so you don't need to laugh at me."
They both laughed, seemingly indicating that they hadn't completely let go of the past.
Gu Chuanming was in the living room with Liu Changhe, ostensibly to keep the guest company, but really just to show off.
Looking at Zhang Xingguo, who was agreeing with him, Liu Changhe thought they were both idiots.
Zhang Hongmei was overjoyed when all her close relatives and friends came, and she offered her sincere blessings to each of them.
Gu Chuanming's old buddies, all of whom were under his command in the capital, knew that the Gu family had an heir. They all wanted to come and see him, but since it was the baby's one-month celebration, they hadn't mentioned the third-day bath.
Of course, everyone knew that the leader's family had quadruplets. The news spread faster than a rocket, and there wasn't a single prominent figure in the capital who didn't know about it.
There were envious, jealous, and hateful people, but most of them sighed in admiration!
She gave birth to four sons in one pregnancy—that's quite an achievement! Only a handful of people know Zhang Hongmei, and they all sigh in admiration, thinking she's truly blessed with many children and a prosperous life.
Having a child with the leader is like having a golden egg. Now, all children are groomed to be the heirs of the Gu family. The remaining three won't be any less, right? In ancient times, they would have been princes.
Alone in his study, Shan Mianzhi couldn't suppress his envy. If Zhang Hongmei were his wife, would he also be able to have four sons in one pregnancy?
Although gender equality is advocated now, who doesn't want a son? That's four sons! I've heard that twin sons are extremely rare.
I've envied Liu Jingze more than once. With Zhang Hongmei's help, he's already in a higher position than me, even though he started working a year later. This time he went to Haishi again, and it's a certainty that he'll be promoted when he comes back.
Although he, like himself, did not win Zhang Hongmei's heart, he still managed to gain her attention.
Others may not know, but I guess that all the foreign companies that came here were brought back by Zhang Hongmei.
She is also Gu Chuanming's granddaughter. She wields military power.
Dan Mianzhi smoked irritably. Behind the smoke was a resentful face.
I'm already 28 years old and still not married. It's not that no one introduces me to anyone or no one pursues me, it's just that I unconsciously start comparing myself to Zhang Hongmei.
Who can compare to Zhang Hongmei? She's inferior in every way. That's why she's been wasting her time until now.
Regardless of what outsiders think or how they perceive him, Zhang Shouyi is beaming with joy. He no longer goes to his office; for any special matters, Secretary Wu comes over. Xiao Li retrieves documents requiring his approval every day. He can see his wife and children anytime.
When Xiao Li came back, he reported that many people had asked him when he would hold a banquet for his child.
The couple discussed it yesterday and decided they really wouldn't be doing it.
As for Mr. Gu and his father's friends, let them entertain their guests themselves.
There's no need for a formality on my side; Hongmei's group consists of a few people from Liujiatun. We treat them like family, so it's just a meal for everyone to have a good time.
After coming down from the second floor, I greeted Liu Changhe and Liu Aimin, and went into the house. At this time, Er Ya and Wang Ying were with their wives.
I sat down next to the old lady and watched them arranging the beautiful tiger-head shoes. I picked one up and examined it.
"Big sister, these shoes are beautiful, but aren't they too big?"
"It's not big, this is for kids to wear when they wear footed cotton pants," Liu Changhe's wife replied with a smile.
"So this hat is for winter too?"
"Well, they don't need to wear them in this weather. I'll make them jackets tomorrow. The kids are strong, we can't put them in thick clothes too early."
Because Zhang Shouyi has returned, Er Ya and Wang Ying have become more restrained.
"Take the child out and let Changhe and Aimin see him."
When Liu Changhe saw the four children he brought out, he grinned from ear to ear. He looked at this one, then at that one, and finally stopped in front of the third child.
"This is the most beautiful child in our family."
Gu Chuanming and Zhang Xingguo were both looking at the third son. When the child suddenly opened his eyes, the three old men were stunned, and their hearts melted.
"Hahaha, does our third son like his great-grandfather? His great-grandfather adores you the most. Mother, come out quickly, our third son is looking at me with his eyes open."
Hearing her son's words, the old lady hurriedly came out, with Zhang Shouyi following behind her.
The baby, who was only three days old and hadn't opened his eyes yet because he was born a month early, suddenly opened them, naturally attracting the attention of the whole family.
The other three brothers were all sleeping peacefully, while the youngest was surrounded by all the elders.
Because of his height advantage, Zhang Shouyi looked down at his son. His son's face, so similar to his daughter-in-law's, pierced his heart.
The fourth brother, standing to the side, frowned impatiently because of the noise and crowd, but the noise grew louder and louder, and he finally snapped and started wailing.
Gu Chuanming immediately moved to the front of the fourth brother.
"My dear grandson, don't cry. Quickly take him inside, don't let him cry himself sick."
Aunt Chen carried the child into the house and told Zhang Hongmei what had happened.
“Aunt Chen, put him down. Let him cry. This is a bad habit.”
Aunt Chen also thought the children should cry, but these children were born with a silver spoon in their mouths, and no one dared to mistreat them. This was the Madam's order; if it were anyone else, who knows what would have happened?
A moment later, the three children were brought over. Hu Aifen handed the youngest child to Zhang Hongmei.
"This child was the first to open his eyes, and he's so beautiful. It's just that his eyes don't look like yours, nor like his father's."
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