Xu Ruantang glanced towards the kitchen and lowered her voice: "And what about you?"
Her gaze and tone gave Wang Xiuxiu goosebumps.
What are you thinking?!
Wang Xiuxiu waved her hand, "How come I never noticed before that you were such a gossip?"
Xu Ruantang remained noncommittal, saying, "Gossip is human nature. Besides, I'm not gossiping; I'm just concerned about you."
She wasn't Wang Xiuxiu, so she didn't understand her feelings and naturally wouldn't try to advise her.
However, Lu Shishen has been appearing by her side too frequently lately, and Xu Ruantang doesn't believe it's just because of the child.
Wang Xiuxiu brewed another pot of tea, poured a cup for Xu Ruantang, and then glanced at her with a deep look.
"It's really because of the child. Xiao Zhao is probably starting to understand things. She's been clinging to us more and more lately."
As Wang Xiuxiu spoke, she turned her head to look at Lu Xiaozhao, who was secretly poking Xiaobao's cheek, and said, "Xiaozhao, you can't poke your little sister's cheek, do you hear me?"
Lu Xiaozhao was caught doing something wrong. She quickly withdrew her hand and said sheepishly, "Okay, Mom, I understand."
He didn't mean it; it's just that his little sister is so chubby and her face feels so smooth to the touch.
Xiao Bao didn't care at all, holding Lu Xiaozhao's comic book in his hand and turning the pages seriously.
"Xiao Bao, you're holding the book upside down."
Xu Ruantang really couldn't bear to interrupt her, but she...
He's holding the book upside down, and he can't read. What is he even looking at?
Lu Xiaozhao turned to look at Xiaobao, then quickly turned back to Xu Ruantang and said, "Auntie, Xiaobao can see."
As he spoke, he pointed to the illustration above and asked Xiaobao, "Little Bao, what is this?"
Lu Xiaozhao refers to a cartoon tiger.
Xiao Bao also poked his little finger in, and after two seconds, he said loudly, "Big tabby cat!"
Lu Xiaozhao looked pleased. "Yes, the big tabby cat is also called Little Tiger."
Xiao Bao immediately repeated, "Little tiger!"
Lu Xiaozhao turned to another page, pointed to the watermelon pattern, and asked, "Little Bao, what's this?"
This time, Xiao Bao touched his belly and, still emphasizing the word, loudly proclaimed, "Big watermelon!"
Lu Xiaozhao couldn't help but clap her hands, "Little Bao is so great!"
Even though he's still a child, he acts like a teacher in front of Xiaobao.
Wang Xiuxiu laughed along, "I guess that's how the teachers taught them at school, and now he's finally putting it to use."
Xiao Bao was still playing the "point and see" game with Lu Xiao Zhao. She sat up straight, glancing at Xu Ruantang every now and then, revealing a smile with dimples.
Xu Ruantang suddenly fell silent.
Wang Xiuxiu opened a box of pastries and pushed it in front of Xu Ruantang, saying, "I heard that Xiaobao is going to the south with his biological father."
Xu Ruantang snapped out of her daze and nodded slightly. "Yes, I'll be leaving soon."
Anyway, everyone will find out about this sooner or later.
Besides, when Gao Baoliang leaves, he will definitely say goodbye to his brothers from the army, and everyone will naturally know that.
It's not surprising that Wang Xiuxiu knew; it must have been Lu Shishen who told her.
I know how you feel.
Wang Xiuxiu said in a low voice, "At that time, I was afraid that I would never see Xiao Zhao again when I was divorcing Lu Shishen."
But their situations are different.
“The child’s stepmother is a good person, so you don’t need to worry so much.”
Wang Xiuxiu really didn't know how to comfort her; if this happened to her, she wouldn't be able to accept it either.
"But I heard from Lu Shishen that they had another girl. Didn't you ever think about letting Xiaobao be raised by you?"
As an outsider, Wang Xiuxiu said this very easily.
Xu Ruantang shook her head, "Let's not talk about this."
Put yourself in Gao Baoliang's shoes; if someone said those things to him, he would also feel uncomfortable.
They are other people's biological children, and their parents are not both gone, so why shouldn't they stay with their biological parents?
Wang Xiuxiu didn't say anything more.
A moment later she asked again, "Are you and Chen Ji healthy?"
Xu Ruantang was almost amused by her, and glared at her, saying, "What do you think?"
Wang Xiuxiu chuckled, "That's not what I said. Look at your husband, he's so old. People in the yard are saying that even though you two have a baby, it's not your own. Why don't you want to have another child?"
Xu Ruantang knew what Wang Xiuxiu was talking about.
People these days have plenty of food and clothing, especially in the compound. After a good meal, they sit together and start gossiping.
She and Chen Ji have been married for quite some time, but they still don't have children, which has led to speculation among the public.
With Chen Zheng and Tang Wan preceding them, it's hard not to wonder if there's something wrong with the men in the Chen family.
Coupled with the rumors surrounding Chen Ji's injury, everyone assumed that Chen Ji must be unable to have children, which is why he treated other people's children as his own.
“I think you two can consider having a child. You already have experience taking care of children, and Deputy Brigade Commander Chen is more meticulous and responsible than most men.”
Wang Xiuxiu glanced at Xiao Bao, who was having a great time playing nearby.
Xu Ruantang pinched her earlobe. "We'll see."
It wasn't that she didn't want it, but Chen Ji had never given up on it.
Moreover, no matter how urgent the situation, Chen Ji would always take precautions, which meant he never intended to have a child.
“I think I’m still young. I can have children in three or four years.”
Even if she were to turn twenty-five again in three or four years, it wouldn't affect her at all.
Wang Xiuxiu laughed loudly, "Yes, yes, you're just showing off."
The two were playfully fighting when there was a knock on the door.
Xiao Bao and Lu Xiao Zhao stopped what they were doing and looked towards the door.
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