The news that Da Niu had given birth to twins spread throughout the entire Qingshui Village in just one night.
This is the first pair of twins (a boy and a girl) in Qingshui Village.
The next day, as soon as it was light, many villagers came to see the spectacle, carrying gifts.
"Oh my, these two children are so good-looking."
"Who says otherwise? He's fair and chubby, not at all like my dog, Gou Dan. He's dark and skinny, just like a water monkey."
"That's not surprising. Look at how beautiful Dazhu and Da Niu are, their children are naturally good-looking too."
That makes sense, but the real reason is that Da Niu received good nutrition during her pregnancy.
Good nutrition leads to better fetal development, resulting in a more attractive baby at birth compared to babies born to families with insufficient nutrition in other villages.
However, Wan Shu really didn't have any tact; she didn't say that other people's children were ugly.
Holding the child, she smiled and said, "Dog Egg is just a little dark-skinned, but he looks handsome. He'll definitely grow up to be a great-looking guy."
"Hahaha, let's hope so! But it's okay if you're not handsome. As long as you're hardworking and diligent, you'll still be able to find a wife!"
Amidst the laughter and chatter, Er Ya and Si Ya brought over boiled red eggs, along with other fruits and snacks, and shared them with everyone.
Aunt Wang happened to be among them and asked curiously, "Have you named these two little rascals yet?"
"It's only been one night, and we haven't had time to pick it up yet." Wan Shu was so happy that she was reminded of the name issue and turned to look at Da Niu, who was lying on the bed next to her holding another child.
"Hey girl, what names do you want to give them?"
"What? Should I take it?"
The girl was quite surprised, because naming is usually something that is done by elders or husbands.
Although there are no explicit rules, in people's subconscious, women are not considered to have the right to name their own children.
The eldest daughter was slightly uneasy: "I'm a woman, and I can't read... how can I be qualified to name someone..."
Several women nearby nodded in agreement.
"Yes, what kind of name should a young lady like you have?"
“This is not something she should do. You spoil her too much, you pampered wife.”
The first sentence was fine, but the second sentence was really too harsh.
However, Wan Shu also knew that this was the general public's thinking, and the person who spoke did not actually have any malicious intent.
Therefore, she was not angry or sullen. She simply smiled and said, "The child was conceived and born with great difficulty by Da Niu herself. If she is not qualified, then no one in the world is."
After saying that, she took Da Niu's hand and reiterated it again.
“Da Niu, you are the most qualified person to name the two children.”
Tears welled up in Da Niu's eyes.
She never expected that Wan Shu would treat her so well.
Since she married into the family, they have always treated her well, and now they are going to entrust her with the task of naming her.
The girl was genuinely touched, but...
She looked at Wan Shu and said with some shame, "Mother, thank you. I actually really wanted to name them, but I'm really ignorant and can't read."
"Mother, you have the most knowledge in the family. It's really best if you can name them. This is their greatest blessing."
Wan Shu knew that Da Niu said this partly because she really didn't know how to name someone, and partly because she wanted to express her respect and love for him in front of the villagers.
She was conflicted about whether or not to take it.
Just then, Dazhu returned with his delivery and overheard their discussion.
He followed her in and nodded, "Yes, Mother, you're knowledgeable, you should take it!"
The couple both wanted her to take it, so Wan Shu didn't refuse and agreed.
However, she did not give him a name immediately. Instead, she thought about it seriously all night, and on the next day, she gave him two names that he had pondered all night.
"The boy's name is Zhile, Liang Zhile. I hope he can be content with what he has and live a happy life."
"The girl's name is Wuyou, Liang Wuyou. I hope she can live a carefree and happy life."
In fact, Wan Shu thought of many names, including some that sounded very culturally rich and had a good symbolic meaning.
However, Wan Shu ultimately chose the two simplest names.
In her view, no matter how profound the cultural heritage or how deep the symbolic meaning, nothing is better than being happy and carefree.
This is the most basic expectation and hope of parents and elders for their newborn child.
Wan Shu believed that Da Niu and Da Zhu thought the same way.
Sure enough, Da Niu and Da Zhu's eyes lit up after hearing this.
"Contentment brings happiness, and carefree life—wonderful! This name is truly wonderful!"
"Mother, I think it's good too!"
As she spoke, Da Niu lowered her head and teased the two chubby little babies.
"From now on, your name will be Zhile, and your name will be Wuyou."
"Little Zhile, Little Wuyou, you are both my little darlings."
Wan Shu also stepped forward to tease them: "Little Zhile, Little Wuyou, you are also Grandma's little darlings~"
Upon hearing this, Xiao Zhile and Xiao Wuyou seemed to understand, and with a smile, they spat out two bubbles of saliva at Wan Shu.
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