Wang Ying nodded, "That makes sense. Five or six years is enough time for children to go to school. It's better than waiting until the older one is in school and you've been working for a while before having a second child. Otherwise, everything will be delayed."
But even though we've stayed together, I haven't gotten pregnant again.
Zhang Hongmei rolled her eyes at Wang Ying. "Why are you in such a hurry about everything? It's best to let things take their natural course. You just said you wanted to wait a while, but now that you know Er Ya is pregnant, you're getting anxious again."
"Yes, Wang Ying. You're too impatient."
The five kids ate quite a bit at lunchtime, and the old lady said with a smile, "They're so naughty, it's good that they can eat so much."
"Grandma, you think they're perfect in every way."
"Absolutely. I used to think I was being overprotective of Jingze when he was little, but now I realize that seeing them is what makes me happiest."
Just after dinner, while the four younger children were still playing outside, Lu Jing returned.
"Hong Meiru gave birth to a son in the month of her birth. Both mother and child are safe and sound."
"Another boy?" A little disappointed, she thought it would be nice if Lu Jing had a girl.
“Of course people want to have boys. If you want a girl, then have one yourself.” Wang Ying glared at Zhang Hongmei.
"I'm just hoping the two of you will have more children. As for me, these four are enough."
"Then you can only hope that Er Ya's baby is a girl."
Cheng Guangxu was playing with the children when he heard Wang Ying's words. He paused for a moment, then suddenly stood up and ran to Er Ya's side.
"Honey, are you pregnant?"
Er Ya nodded. She hadn't intended to hide this from him, but she just hadn't had the chance to say it.
Cheng Guangxu fell into his silly grin mode again. Staring at Er Ya's belly made Er Ya feel a little uncomfortable.
The soup was ready in the kitchen, and they also packed food for Cai Peilin and Aunt Yang before heading to the hospital together. Only Er Ya and the old lady stayed behind to look after the children.
"Lu Jing, how heavy was Lu Yue's baby?"
"Six catties and eight taels."
"Wow! Lu Yue's belly has never been very big, I was thinking this baby wasn't big either. Six pounds and eight ounces, that's really not small."
“Hongmei, you know, when I was pregnant with Zhiyu, I weighed 150 pounds, and he weighed 6.2 pounds when he was born. Lu Yue didn’t gain weight, but the baby was heavier than me.”
"That means you've absorbed all the nutrients."
“Hongmei, I’ve gained 15 pounds since I was a baby. I feel like I’m not as agile as I used to be.”
"Then exercise. Seize every opportunity to exercise."
As they talked, they arrived at the hospital. Zeng Zhongkang and Cheng Guangxu did not go into the ward, but instead congratulated Cai Peilin from outside.
"Old friend, I was thinking that if you had a daughter, she would be my daughter-in-law in the future!"
"Go dream about it."
"Hey, my old friend, what are you dreaming about? They'll grow up together as childhood sweethearts, get married, and that would be wonderful. We all know each other inside and out."
"I gave birth to a son."
That's why I feel sorry for it.
Lu Yue was in particularly good spirits in the ward. Although Aunt Yang and the others had taught her how to hold a baby when she was pregnant, the baby was still so soft and limp that Lu Yue didn't dare to touch it.
When Zhang Hongmei and Wang Ying came in, they saw this scene.
Wang Ying laughed unkindly. "Lu Yue, it's okay, you can just pick him up."
The child was making a fuss, but Lu Yue eventually picked him up.
Aunt Yang poured water and handed the baby bottle to Lu Yue. She had learned how to do it before having children, so she quickly got the hang of it.
After the child had drunk enough, lay him down on the bed.
“Hongmei, Sister Wang, you’re both here. I might not have enough milk.”
"How could that be? Milk doesn't come in immediately. This is crucian carp soup, and you've drunk it all. Aunt Chen gives you soup every day, and your milk will come in in less than two days."
"Aunt Yang, that's the food I brought for you. Aunt Chen, you two have worked hard, go and eat."
I stayed with Lu Yue in the ward for an hour before going back.
“Hongmei, Aunt Yang and the others took care of all of us during our postpartum period.”
"Yes, and now that Han Mei has given birth, those two old ladies can finally rest for a while."
"Is Han Mei five months pregnant?"
"That's right. All our children were born in the last year or two."
“He’ll have company in the future. I saw that the commander transferred the three best instructors here. When Zhiyu gets older, we’ll have to send him over too.”
"Wang Ying, does your father-in-law know you have a grandson?"
Wang Ying shook her head. Zeng Zhongkang said he wouldn't care, as he had a second son and wouldn't lack grandchildren in the future.
When they got home, the five children were playing games, and the two of them didn't disturb them, instead staying with the old lady.
Cheng Guangxu went to see his wife first, and then went to his study.
Time flies, and on Monday, Zhang Hongmei went to school. Although she was dressed casually, she attracted everyone's attention when she stood on the stage in the auditorium.
Sanya sat below, looking up at Zhang Hongmei, feeling extremely envious. She wondered when she could be like Sister Hongmei.
This was a long class, lasting two hours, and Lu Jing brought Zhang Hongmei water twice.
The students below were very enthusiastic about learning. Although this lesson didn't cover any specific knowledge points and consisted mostly of interesting little stories, the students were very attentive.
After class, all the teachers who had been observing the class and Kong Mingde gathered in the office.
Zhang Hongmei sat to one side and said, "Principal, I don't think this is suitable. It should be organized by class. There are many knowledge points in foreign languages. If there are too many students, some of them simply cannot remember the notes. Besides, how big of a hand do I have to write for the students at the back to be able to see it?"
“I’ve noticed this problem too. Let’s split into four classes, with you and Kong Yushun each taking two classes.”
"Okay, also, this is a textbook I wrote. Should the school print it or have the students copy it?"
Also, I think if we want to keep this program going next semester, we should hire more professors. I don't have enough time.
Furthermore, the computer already has Chinese character encoding installed. Principal, you need to submit a report. I think we should select a group of people to learn it, then start a club, and gradually develop it into a major. Otherwise, there won't be enough people to teach it.
"Okay, I'll submit a report to the higher-ups right away."
"And give me the textbooks, I'll arrange for printing immediately."
When Zhang Hongmei got home, her throat hurt. Now she finally understood how hard it is to be a teacher.
The four little ones were overjoyed to see their mother return. Even during their afternoon nap, they clung to her, making Zhang Hongmei feel that distance makes the heart grow fonder.
That night, the couple lay in bed. "Brother Zhang, I'd like to find someone to teach Zhenye and the others a foreign language. They're still young, so they'll learn quickly."
"Okay, who are you planning to ask to teach you?"
"I don't know yet. I don't think much of the people who came back with me. If they don't like it, I'll teach them myself. I've already taught them a few words before."
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