Lu Xiaozhao is still young, and she attends daycare.
Nowadays, most childcare centers are owned by employees or government agencies.
Just like the compound where Chen Ji and his family live.
Xu Ruantang lowered her eyes and thought for a moment, "So you're planning to rent a place?"
Wang Xiuxiu is picking fish bones out of Lu Xiaozhao.
Hearing this, he smiled and nodded, saying, "Yes, as long as it's close to Xiao Zhao's school, it's fine. We're always running around to work anyway, so it won't affect anything."
Lu Xiaozhao ate her meal obediently, occasionally raising her little head to look at Wang Xiuxiu and then at Xu Ruantang.
"Mom, Xiao Zhao likes the current daycare center."
After finishing her food, Lu Xiaozhao said weakly, "Mom, the other kids are all very nice to me. I don't want to go anywhere else."
He blinked his big eyes, which were filled with tears.
The child has become increasingly quiet and withdrawn lately, probably influenced by Wang Xiuxiu's comment about their impending divorce.
Often, while Wang Xiuxiu was working or talking to others, he would quietly play by himself on the side.
He understands the meaning of most of what adults say.
I knew that my parents were going to separate, and I also knew that my mother was going to take me away.
His young heart was filled with sorrow.
But he dared not show it, afraid that his mother would abandon him as well.
My aunts said that my father made a mistake.
He didn't want to make a mistake and upset his mother.
The more Lu Xiaozhao thought about it, the more aggrieved she felt, and in the end she couldn't hold back and burst into tears.
All of this happened very suddenly.
Wang Xiuxiu quickly put down her chopsticks and picked up Lu Xiaozhao, pulling her into her arms.
She felt sorry for the child and gently wiped away her tears, saying softly, "Xiao Zhao, if you like it, you can go to school here. We won't go anywhere else."
Xu Ruantang handed over a handkerchief.
She also comforted her, saying, "Xiao Zhao, don't be afraid. If you have something on your mind, just tell your mother."
Wang Xiuxiu took it, saying, "I neglected the child's feelings. I should have consulted Xiao Zhao first."
"Mom, I don't want to leave you either. Can you stay with me forever?"
Wang Xiuxiu almost burst into tears and nodded repeatedly.
"Okay, Mom won't go anywhere, I'll stay with you."
Although she is divorced from Lu Shishen, he is still the father of her child, and he will still be involved in matters concerning the child in the future.
The search for a school was put on hold.
Wang Xiuxiu began to focus on decorating the house and going to work.
Besides going to work, Xu Ruantang also returned to the Chen family home several times.
The atmosphere in the Chen family was not good.
The old lady sighed all day long, and Chen Gang stayed at home doing nothing, never going anywhere.
They don't even eat properly.
Even Jia Shuling's personality has changed drastically.
After Shen Youyou passed away, she went back to work at the performing arts troupe.
But unlike before, he is no longer competitive in everything he does, and only does his job well, which makes things much easier for the team leader.
These were all things that Li Shuhe said when she came to find Xu Ruantang.
She was preparing for her wedding and came to Xu Ruantang to have her wedding dress designed.
"Ruan Tang, I want to add lace to the sleeves and collar."
Li Shuhe smiled broadly, "Do you think I should wear a wedding dress? Anyway, Qingwen isn't a soldier, so I don't have to wear a military uniform to get married. It doesn't look good at all."
"Wedding dresses are all the rage now!"
Xu Ruantang scratched his head, almost stumped by Li Shuhe.
She struggles with drawing it herself; if you ask her godmother or her family to do it, they'd probably be scratching their heads in frustration.
"Shuhe, how about we go to the department store?"
Xu Ruantang suggested, "Or go to a newly opened building. It's probably difficult to make the style you want. You might as well buy one that someone else has already made."
After thinking for a moment, Li Shuhe nodded and said, "Okay, I need to buy Qingwen a suit, belt and shoes anyway."
“My mother-in-law said that according to their custom, the bride’s family has to prepare all the clothes for the groom when they get married.”
Xu Ruantang's lips twitched, and she asked curiously, "What did your mother-in-law say? She only said that the woman buys it for the man? She didn't say that it's mutual?"
Li Shuhe's eyes were clear as she shook her head. "They didn't say. It's probably because there's no custom that the man prepares for the woman."
"Hmph, whatever makes you happy."
She was such a nice girl.
How can it be love-struck?
Li's parents must have tried to persuade him a lot during this time, but it's still the same.
That's because Li Shuhe won't turn back until she hits a brick wall.
We can only hope that Shen Qingwen will realize her kindness and always be grateful.
Li Shuhe and Shen Qingwen's wedding date is set for the Chinese New Year period.
The date was set by the man.
They said the date was chosen by the villagers and was extremely auspicious, so it couldn't be changed.
Li's parents were furious about this.
Since her daughter was willing, she had no choice but to go along with it.
A few more days passed peacefully like this.
When the weekend came, Xu Ruantang bought a bunch of food and clothes for Xiaobao and took him to Gao Baoliang's house.
The weather is getting cold, and Xiao Bao doesn't have many warm clothes. Now that Gao Baoliang's wife is pregnant again, Xu Ruantang simply bought a few more.
Gao Baoliang's wife opened the door and managed a forced smile when she saw Xu Ruantang.
"Sister-in-law, come in quickly."
Her face was a little pale, and after saying that, she rushed into the bathroom.
Soon after, the sound of vomiting came from inside.
Xiao Bao sat on the living room floor, staring intently at the television screen, his eyes unblinking.
Despite the commotion, it didn't affect her at all.
Xu Ruantang went to the kitchen and poured a cup of hot water for Gao Baoliang's wife.
She came out quickly, supporting her back.
Xu Ruantang stepped forward to help her sit down, "Why are you reacting so strongly?"
Gao Baoliang's wife nodded, her eyes red-rimmed.
"Yeah, I've been throwing up everything I eat lately."
After saying that, he smiled at Xu Ruantang and said, "Sister-in-law, I'm fine. My aunt said this is a normal reaction; all women experience this when they are pregnant."
Xu Ruantang pursed her lips, "Did you go to the hospital for a checkup?"
"I had a check-up once, and the doctor said everything was fine and I just needed to come home and rest."
The two were talking when there was a knock on the door.
Xu Ruantang got up and opened the door.
A man, who looked to be in his fifties or sixties, was standing outside the door, carrying groceries.
"Xiaoying, this is the food your aunt asked me to bring for you."
The man looked past Xu Ruantang and toward the living room, a hint of displeasure flashing in his eyes.
Gao Baoliang's wife quickly stood up, walked to the door, took the vegetable basket, and said weakly, "I know, Uncle, you can come over in a bit, I'll cook now."
The man nodded. "Hurry up, your aunt and I are going for a walk after we finish eating."
As soon as the man left, Gao Baoliang's wife took a basin from the kitchen and sat down in the living room to start picking vegetables.
"Sister-in-law, don't leave tonight either. Baoliang will be off work soon, let's have dinner together."
Xiao Ying looked up and said with a smile.
Xu Ruantang's heart stirred slightly, and she pointed to the vegetables on the ground, asking, "Have you always been the one cooking the meals at home?"
Her pregnancy symptoms are so severe; judging from the conversation just now, it must be the husband of the aunt who raised her.
Xiao Ying nodded, "Yes, before we got married, I made it clear to Bao Liang that I was raised by my aunt, so I have to take care of her in her old age."
Gao Baoliang's wife seemed afraid that Xu Ruantang would misunderstand, so she quickly explained.
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