Zhao Changlong glanced at Gu Chuanming with disdain, then turned to look at Zhang Hongmei.
“My dear niece, let me tell you, what’s so good about a refined and gentle man? I hate pretty boys the most, yes, I hate them the most.”
Zhang Hongmei was speechless. She glanced at Zhang Shouyi, whose expression remained unchanged, and thought to herself, "Zhao Changlong, you hate pretty boys, fine, but what's the point of even looking at Zhang Shouyi?"
Seeing that Zhang Hongmei remained silent, Zhao Changlong continued, "My dear niece, our fourth son needs to be raised to be a tough, resolute man."
After saying that, she glanced at Zhang Shouyi with disdain, looked at Xiao Si's fair skin and thought, "It's so fair, it probably can't be too imposing. It would be better if it were a little darker."
Everyone in the room knew who Zhao Changlong was, and no one paid him any attention.
The gifts that the three of them brought today were all very precious and had been carefully selected.
Zhang Hongmei knew about the relationship between the three of them and Gu Chuanming, and did not refuse.
After lunch, Zhao Changlong looked at Zhang Hongmei and said very seriously this time, "I will choose the martial arts instructors for the four children in the future."
Zhang Shouyi sat to one side, holding a teacup. "When the time comes, let them compete in three areas: literature, martial arts, and character. Whoever wins, we'll use."
This time, Zhao Changlong didn't argue with Zhang Shouyi. "Of course. Character is the most important thing."
Kong Mingde was teasing the second son, but the boy just glanced at him indifferently and continued playing with his rubber toy, making a squeaking sound as he squeezed it.
"Hongmei, your second son is something else."
"Professor, don't provoke him. You'll have to appease him if he gets angry later!"
Zhang Hongmei rolled her eyes, thinking to herself that the waiter was quite considerate today and didn't lose his temper.
When it was time for lunch break, the four children were taken back. Kong Mingde and the other two accompanied Gu Chuanming back to the neighboring house.
"Why are you provoking Zhang Shouyi?" Gu Chuan asked Zhao Changlong with a knowing look.
"I just can't stand his appearance."
The other two remained silent, sitting in Gu Chuanming's study smoking.
Time flies, it's already the Lantern Festival, and everyone who was on holiday has gone back to work.
But Er Ya still didn't make a move. Cheng Guangxu was so anxious he was practically fuming, calling Zhang Hongmei every day.
The old lady was also anxious at Hongmei's house. But she couldn't bear to part with her four little ones.
"Grandma, why don't you go back and take a look?"
"No need, your first aunt and your third aunt are here, and Aunt Chen is here too. I just think Er Ya's pregnancy is pretty stable."
"Full-term is so good, both the baby and the mother are healthy."
"Zhu Zi and the others are coming back tomorrow. Hong Mei, is Zhu Zi working at the Ministry of Agriculture?"
"Grandma, Brother Zhu is good at preserving the family business; he's not good at starting new ventures."
The old lady nodded. Yes, Zhu Zi didn't have that kind of courage.
"What will you do with Er Ya in the future?"
"That depends on whether she went to the research institute with Cheng Guangxu."
If she doesn't go, I think she'll probably consider getting a government job; my second sister prefers stability.
Just then, the phone rang. It was Song Zigan calling back.
"Hongmei, my train leaves tonight. Is there anything you need?"
"No need, we have everything we need at home. Just be careful on your journey."
After hanging up the phone, he said, "Grandma, the ten people I selected yesterday have all gone to study foreign languages. I'm planning to send them abroad."
"You can arrange it yourself. I don't understand these things. I just think these four are good."
It wasn't until the 20th day of the first lunar month that I received a phone call saying that Er Ya had gone into labor.
The old lady didn't go back; Chengzi took Hu Aifen back.
"Grandma, don't worry. I asked Aunt Chen yesterday, and Er Ya's baby is in the right position and she's still in the hospital, so everything will be fine."
"Giving birth is like stepping into the gates of hell for every woman. I hope Er Ya has the same good fortune as you and can give birth smoothly."
"No problem, don't worry."
At 11 o'clock, Zhang Hongmei received a call from Cheng Guangxu.
"Hongmei, Er Ya has given birth to a boy, weighing seven pounds and two ounces. Both mother and child are safe. Please tell Grandma."
Zhang Hongmei finally breathed a sigh of relief, and the old lady's face was full of smiles.
"Alright, you should hurry back and take care of them. Congratulations, Cheng Guangxu."
"Thank you, Zhang Hongmei!"
Cheng Guangxu hung up the phone, feeling a lump in his throat. He had a son now. They were a family of three.
I've been an orphan since I was little, and my biggest wish was to have a home. Now that wish has come true.
Er Ya lay in bed, looking at her son wrapped up tightly beside her, and felt a sense of wonder. This was her child, the child who had crawled out of her womb.
When Cheng Guangxu came in, he saw this scene: his wife looking tenderly at their child. He felt overwhelmed with happiness. Having a wife and child, he felt that this was the happiest time of his life.
"Did you call and tell Hongmei and Great-Grandma?"
"Yes, I told you. Honey, lie down and close your eyes to rest."
"I'm fine, don't worry. By the way, have you thought of a name for the baby?"
"I haven't decided yet. How about we let Dad get it?"
“Dad said you have to choose this name.”
"Wife, what do you think about naming our son Cheng Ping'an? I just hope he will live a peaceful and happy life."
"Sure, I have no objection. Ping An is a good name. It's also a nice nickname."
Cheng Guangxu grinned happily, pleased with his wife's approval.
Zeng Zhongkang and Cai Peilin also received the news, and the four of them came to the hospital to visit Er Ya.
No male comrades entered the ward; it was Wang Ying and Lu Yue who came in.
Wang Ying quietly touched her stomach; her period hadn't come this month, but perhaps fearing disappointment, she didn't tell Zeng Zhongkang. However, she still rejected him that evening.
"Congratulations, Sister Er Ya."
"Hehe, thank you. You two, please have a seat."
Wang Ying and Lu Yue stood by the bed, looking at the baby with rosy cheeks and closed eyes.
"Sister Er Ya, have you named the baby yet?"
"Call him Cheng Ping'an. Peace and joy."
"Hehe, Ping An, that's a nice name."
"Second Sister, Ping An will definitely have fair skin when she grows up. They say if someone is born with rosy cheeks, they'll grow up to be fair."
"Neither Cheng Guangxu nor I are dark-skinned, so our child won't be too dark-skinned either."
"Ahem! Only Zeng Zhongkang is black."
"Wang Ying, you're worrying too much."
Li Cuihua came in carrying a thermos. Wang Ying and the other person immediately made way and sat down to one side.
"Mom, where's Pengfei?"
"Your dad's watching. Hurry up and drink the soup. Aunt Chen made it; she says it's good for your health. Aunt Chen will be here soon, and you'll have to try feeding the baby then."
"Yes, Aunt Chen told me that she can come over. You should take care of my dad and Pengfei more."
Seeing that it was getting late, Wang Ying said goodbye and left. The four of them declined to stay for dinner. Cheng Guangxu didn't feel hungry at all even if he didn't eat. His mouth was stretched to the back of his head. His happy appearance made Zeng Zhongkang and Cai Peilin not want to see him.
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