Lin Han felt that Gu Qizheng's anxiety would get worse every day until the baby in her belly was born.
When Grandma Jiang went downstairs for dinner that evening, she received a phone call from Grandpa Gu's hometown.
"Oh, it's you, little sister. What's up calling so late?"
After hearing what was said on the other end of the phone, Grandma Jiang frowned with some embarrassment.
"Little sister, Xiaoya's work isn't urgent in the next two or three months. My granddaughter-in-law's due date is just around the corner. Once the baby is born, the whole family will be too busy to take good care of you. There's really no room left in the house right now."
"Wait a few months until the baby is a bit older and we're more comfortable taking care of him/her. Then you and Xiaoya can come over."
Considering Lin Han, Grandma Jiang refused without hesitation the request from Grandpa Gu's sister to bring her granddaughter to stay at their home.
After hanging up the phone, Grandma Jiang sighed and relayed what Grandpa Gu's cousin had said on the phone.
"Old Gu, your cousin said her granddaughter Xiaoya is almost twenty and wants you to help her find a job."
I want to bring Xiaoya to stay at my house for a while, and also see if there are any young men in the army that I like. Ideally, I can settle down with them at the same time.
Considering that Hanhan is about to give birth, and that there are so many adults in the family who might not be able to handle three children and take care of Hanhan during her postpartum period, I asked them to come over a few months later.
You don't have any objections, do you?
Anyway, no one can be more important than Hanhan. Hanhan has to take good care of herself during her postpartum period. We suddenly have two more guests at home, so we have to divide our energy to take care of them. We can't let Hanhan suffer.
Grandpa Gu was somewhat surprised when his cousin suddenly called to say she wanted to bring her granddaughter to stay for a while.
"Okay, you can decide. My idea is to prioritize Hanhan first. It's okay if we wait a few months to find a job."
Grandma Jiang nodded, which was considered a clear explanation to Grandpa Gu.
If it were any other relative of the Gu family, she would usually make the decision herself, but this cousin is a bit special.
When Grandpa Gu was twelve or thirteen years old, he had a high fever and fainted. None of the adults in his family were home. It was his uncle's daughter, Gu Hong, who was not even as tall as a cart at the time, who pulled the cart and dragged Grandpa Gu for more than 20 miles to the clinic.
Gu Hong also fell down at the entrance of the clinic due to exhaustion, fracturing her arm.
Due to poor medical conditions at the time, Gu Hong's hand did not receive proper treatment, resulting in a lifelong disability. Her left arm could never be straightened, making it impossible for her to lift heavy objects or do heavy work. Later, when she reached marriageable age, she missed out on the person she liked because of her arm problem.
Grandpa Gu always felt guilty about this incident and felt very ashamed of his cousin. After he joined the army and his life improved, he did his best to make amends to Gu Hong.
However, Gu Hong's life was not good. The man she married liked to beat people, and after giving birth to two daughters, she was tormented by her in-laws. She was over forty years old and still struggling to have a son.
She eventually gave birth to a son, but almost died on the delivery bed. Her uterus and ovaries were removed, and she looked incredibly old.
Although none of what happened later was caused by Grandpa Gu, he still harbored resentment towards Gu Hong for causing her arm to become disabled and preventing her from marrying the man she loved.
If Gu Hong hadn't saved him and had broken her arm instead, he wouldn't be in this family situation now.
So when Gu Hong called to ask Grandpa Gu to find a job and a boyfriend for her granddaughter, Grandpa Gu didn't think of refusing.
He couldn't make up for Gu Hong's life, but it would be good if her granddaughter could have a better life.
After the call ended, no one took it to heart.
The most important thing right now is Lin Han and the child. Since Gu Hong has agreed to come back in a few months, the Gu family has not considered their affairs at this critical juncture.
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