Little He Ruizhe's big eyes sparkled with anticipation. He hugged his mother's leg tightly and made a request in a childlike tone that made everyone smile: "Mom, can you give me a brother? I already have Aunt Qian's little sister, and I want a brother too. Can you give me a brother?"
Gu Yunxi couldn't help but laugh when she heard her son's cute yet illogical request. She bent down and answered her son in a gentle voice, "Ruize, you know that Mommy can't have you first and then have a brother."
He Ruizhe's little face showed a confused expression: "But why? I want an older brother to protect me and my sister."
Gu Yunxi couldn't help but laugh when she heard her son He Ruizhe's request. This scene evoked memories of her childhood, reminding her of stories her grandmother often told her—that she herself had made the same request to her mother when she was little, wanting an older brother or sister.
"Ruize, do you know? When I was little, I was just like you, wishing that my grandma would give me a brother or sister." Gu Yunxi sat on the sofa, holding her son's little hand, and shared her story with him with a smile.
He Ruizhe's eyes widened, and he asked curiously, "Really, Mom? Did you get older brothers and sisters?"
Gu Yunxi smiled and shook her head: "No, Mom was just like you back then, not quite understanding these things. But Grandma told me, just like I'm telling you now."
Just then, Huang Haitang walked into the living room and overheard the conversation between the mother and son. She couldn't help but laugh, "This is really funny. As expected of your son, Yunxi."
Gu Yunxi turned to look at her mother-in-law, her face beaming with a happy smile: "Mom, yes, Ruizhe is such a lovely little guy, his thoughts are always so innocent."
Huang Haitang walked over and sat down next to Gu Yunxi, gently patting her grandson's head: "Ruize, when you grow up, you will understand these things."
He Ruizhe leaned against his mother's chest, listening to the adults' words. Although he didn't quite understand, he knew that his family loved him very much, which made him feel very warm and at ease.
He Siyan joined the family conversation, smiling as he said to his son, "Ruize, you'll understand these things when you're a little older. For now, all you need to know is that whether or not we have older brothers and sisters, we are a family and will always be together."
This little incident became a heartwarming story for the Gu family, and the anecdotes passed down through generations have strengthened the bonds between family members. They know that no matter how times change, the love and support of family remain constant.
During breaks, little He Ruizhe would always eagerly beg Gu Yunxi, "Mom, when can we go to Aunt Qian's house to see the little sister again?" His eyes sparkled with curiosity and affection for the newborn.
Looking into her son's longing eyes, Gu Yunxi felt a surge of warmth in her heart. She understood her son's curiosity about the new life and his concern for his friend, so she always readily agreed: "Okay, Ruize, Mom will take you this weekend."
On weekends, Gu Yunxi would carefully select gifts suitable for the baby, sometimes soft baby clothes, sometimes educational toys, and sometimes healthy nutritional supplements. She hoped these gifts would express her love and blessings for Qian Ziyi and the newborn.
He Ruizhe also participated in the gift-giving process. He carefully selected a gift for his little sister. Although he is still young, he has already learned the joy of sharing and giving.
When they arrived at Qian Ziyi's house, He Ruizhe always acted very excitedly and politely: "Aunt Qian, I've come to see the little girl. This is a gift that my mother and I prepared for her."
Qian Ziyi's face was always filled with a happy smile when she saw Gu Yunxi and He Ruizhe arrive: "Yunxi, Ruizhe, you're here, come in quickly."
He Ruizhe carefully approached the cradle, looking at his sleeping little sister. His little face was full of tenderness: "Mommy, your little sister is so small and cute."
Gu Yunxi stood to the side, watching her son interact with his friend, her heart filled with warmth and joy. She knew that these heartwarming moments would become precious memories for them.
Qian Ziyi and Gu Yunxi would also take the opportunity to sit down, drink tea, and chat, sharing their lives and parenting experiences. He Ruizhe would play nearby, occasionally showing off his new toys or newly learned nursery rhymes to the adults.
These simple visits not only deepened the friendship between Gu Yunxi and Qian Ziyi, but also taught He Ruizhe how to care for and respect new life. The interaction and support between families provided the children with a loving environment to grow up in.
As the seasons changed, He Ruizhe's interest in the little sister did not diminish. Every time he returned from Qian Ziyi's house, he would excitedly tell Gu Yunxi about every little detail of his time with the little sister.
"Mom, my little sister smiled at me today, and she won't let go of my hand!" He Ruizhe's eyes sparkled with joy, clearly proud of being able to connect with his sister.
Gu Yunxi listened to her son's sharing with a smile. She felt gratified because He Ruizhe not only learned how to express love, but also learned to observe and understand the feelings of others in the process.
“Ruize, your little sister can feel your love. You are such a thoughtful brother.” Gu Yunxi encouraged his son, while also thinking about how to further cultivate his son’s sense of responsibility and compassion.
One weekend, Gu Yunxi decided to organize a family gathering and invited Qian Ziyi's family to her home. She wanted to create an environment where He Ruizhe could be more involved in taking care of the little sister.
"Ziyi, come to our house this weekend. We can have a barbecue together and let the kids interact more," Gu Yunxi invited Qian Ziyi over the phone.
Qian Ziyi happily accepted the invitation: "That's great, Yunxi. We also look forward to spending a pleasant weekend with you."
When the weekend arrived, the two families gathered in Gu Yunxi's backyard. He Siyan was in charge of the barbecue, while Gu Yunxi and Qian Ziyi took care of the children. He Ruizhe excitedly played with his little sister on the grass; although he was still young, he had already learned how to treat his little sister gently.
"Ruize, remember to hold your sister gently so she doesn't fall," Gu Yunxi reminded her from the side.
He Ruizhe nodded earnestly: "I know, Mom. I will be careful."
Watching the children play on the grass, Gu Yunxi and Qian Ziyi smiled at each other. They knew that these simple family moments would become the most precious treasure in their children's growth.
The aroma of barbecue filled the air as the adults sat together, sharing the food and their stories. He Siyan and Lu Jingang discussed work, while Gu Yunxi and Qian Ziyi exchanged parenting experiences and anecdotes.
As night fell, the family gathering came to an end amidst laughter and joy. He Ruizhe reluctantly said goodbye to his little sister: "Little sister, I'll come see you again next time. Grow up quickly!"
Gu Yunxi and He Siyan saw Qian Ziyi's family to the door, and the two families agreed to meet again next time. When they returned inside, Gu Yunxi said to He Siyan with emotion, "Today was so wonderful. Seeing the children so happy makes all the hard work worthwhile."
He Siyan hugged Gu Yunxi: "Yes, Yunxi, our family is full of love, and that is our greatest happiness."
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