"I know, Aunt Wang just told me that they are currently choosing a name for the baby!"
"Haha, I have a little brother now, it's really unbelievable."
"Alright, you can be happy here for a while. If I were next door, I'd finish the last hurdle this week. Otherwise, I won't have time next week. Also, contact the clothing store, let's each get a new outfit for the four of us, we can't always wear the same thing."
"Okay, I'll call them and ask them to come over tonight to take measurements."
The three of them separated and went about their own business.
That evening, everyone in the family learned the good news.
Miao Xinyue was like a little child, appearing exceptionally happy.
"Aunt Wang, now that you know it's a boy, will you still let him see Hongmei first?"
Zhao Hao was puzzled, "Why should we see the red plum blossoms first?"
"Hehe, there's a tradition in our country that a child will look like the first person they see when they grow up. But does a boy have to be as delicate and beautiful as Hongmei?" Miao Xinyue laughed heartily after saying that.
Wang Xinyi laughed, "Yes, if a boy is too pretty, people will think he's a girl. If Shouyi were here, that would be great."
"Aunt Wang, I've seen photos of my brother Zhang when he was little. He was so beautiful, like a girl."
"Let him see his older brother first, Haozheng is very handsome too."
Zhao Hao felt a little embarrassed by his mother's praise. However, he thought it was nice that his younger brother resembled him.
Zhao Tiancheng just laughed the whole time and didn't participate in their conversation.
Zhao Yuetong laughed from the side, "If Annie knew this, she would definitely let the baby see her."
Everyone laughed after hearing that. Yes, the narcissistic little angel wasn't there. Otherwise, there wouldn't be any fighting over it; everyone would definitely be watching her.
Another week passed just like that. Despite the intense studying every day and Shen Yunfang's various ways of providing nutrition, Cheng Guangxu and Cai Peilin still lost a lot of weight.
After dinner, the two of them wanted to go back to their room to read, but Zhang Hongmei stopped them.
“You two can’t go on like this. Tomorrow morning, you’ll have to go running with Zeng Zhongkang. It’s not even exam time yet, and you two have to give up.”
They exchanged a glance and nodded in unison. Running wouldn't hurt; it would only take an hour. They were both about at the same level, having seen the book three times already, so going for a run was fine. They weren't as unsure as they had been at the beginning.
"Also, you must go to bed no later than 11 p.m. You all need to take good care of your health now."
This was a bit much, but seeing Zhang Hongmei's resolute expression, they all nodded. Afterwards, they hurriedly went back to their rooms to read.
“Zeng Zhongkang, call those two tomorrow morning and teach them a lesson. I think Cai Peilin is thinner than me, and he looks emaciated.”
Zeng Zhongkang nodded. He had long disliked the two of them. If he had soldiers under his command, he would have kicked them out long ago.
"I truly feel sorry for Cheng Guangxu and Cai Peilin. Comrade Zeng, don't hold back." Miao Xinyue finished speaking and laughed heartily.
"Yes, I also don't like those two. Zhang Hongmei is one thing, she's the top scholar, but those two are so disrespectful to us. I also support Zeng Tongyi in giving them a good beating."
Wang Xinyi laughed from the side. "Guangxu only listens to Hongmei. Now look what's happened. I told him a long time ago that he shouldn't work so hard, but he wouldn't listen. Now look what's happened."
Tomorrow is Friday, and their clothes have already been delivered.
You can go after you get home from school and change your clothes. This dinner party was held at the president Yu Deshui's house.
Today, the four of them drove one car, and the driver was Zhao Haozheng, because he had been here more than once and was familiar with the roads.
When their car drove into the yard, the servants helped open the gate.
When Zhang Hongmei got out of the car, she saw that they were indeed quite wealthy. Although they couldn't compare to the grandeur of a prominent family, they were still quite luxurious. Couldn't they have been a little more low-key?
I really can't understand them. You're a foreigner, after all. Is it really okay to show off like this in front of someone else's doorstep?
Yu Deshui came out to greet them. Zhang Hongmei immediately put on a smile and stood beside Zhao Tiancheng.
"Brother Zhao, welcome, welcome! We've been inviting your family over for a get-together for a while, but you always decline."
"President Yu, you've misunderstood. My wife is pregnant and hasn't been feeling well, so she spends almost all her time at home. I'm really sorry I couldn't come over for a visit."
"Congratulations! You must have a big celebration for the baby's one-month celebration. If you don't invite me, I'll go by myself."
"Hehe, what are you saying? How could I have forgotten you?"
"Hehe, that's good. I'll prepare the full moon gift well in advance. The little girl is getting smarter and smarter. Come on, let's go inside and talk!"
Zhang Hongmei, Zhao Haozheng, and Zeng Zhongkang all bowed and greeted Yu Deshui. After all, he was older, and they had to show him the respect due to a junior.
Yu Deshui pulled Zhao Tiancheng along, talking enthusiastically as they walked. They seemed to have a very good relationship.
Zhao Hao and Zeng Zhongkang walked on either side of Zhang Hongmei. The three of them followed behind them.
Upon entering the hall, Zhang Hongmei felt that her eyes had truly been opened. She had been to Zhao Tiancheng's house before and thought the decorations were rather tacky, but after coming here and seeing their decorations, she felt that Zhao Tiancheng's was nothing compared to theirs.
At this moment, a woman in her forties, who was a little overweight, walked over, followed by two boys in their twenties and two girls in their fourteen or fifteen years old.
"Tiancheng, it's been over a year since I last visited your sister-in-law. Oh my, whose young lady is this? She's so charming."
Zhang Hongmei smiled slightly and said, "Hello, Madam President. I am Zhang Hongmei, a student studying here. I apologize for bothering you today."
"What a bother! If I had met you sooner, I would have brought you home to live with me. Come on, come on, I'll take you over there to chat. And also, why call me Chairman's wife? Just call me Auntie."
“Yes, yes, yes, they are just uncle and aunt. Calling them chairman is too formal,” Yu Deshui chimed in with a smile.
Zhang Hongmei just smiled with her lips pursed.
“Hongmei, let me introduce you. These are my two sons. This is the eldest, Yu Qinghe, who is 22 years old and a sophomore at M University. This is the second son, Yu Qinghai, who is 20 years old and a freshman at M University. These are my two daughters. The eldest daughter, Yu Xiuhua, is 14 years old and a freshman at S High School. The second daughter, Yu Xiuli, is 13 years old and a freshman at a girls' high school.”
Zhang Hongmei did not shake hands with them, but nodded and smiled in greeting.
Neither of the boys was very tall, just over 1.7 meters, and the girl was only about 1.6 meters tall.
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