Suddenly, the daughter in Sister Juan's arms started babbling excitedly, her big, dark eyes darting around in Qiu Liang's direction.
"Qiu Liang".
Sister Juan spoke up and waved to the two of them.
The things had been moved, and Qiu Liang quickly walked over first, asking, "Is it time for milk?"
He thought Sister Juan was calling him to make baby formula.
Sister Juan smiled and said, "It's alright, is it all set up?"
Qiu Liang nodded, took the child from Sister Juan, and said, "Let's go, the master is still waiting."
They didn't linger. Before leaving, they both turned back to look reluctantly at the courtyard where they had lived for most of their lives.
This interruption made Xu Ruantang forget the question she was about to ask.
After signing the documents at the street office and inquiring about the demolition and relocation matters, Chen Ji took Xu Ruantang home.
The shop was going to be demolished, so my godmother and Aunt Liu moved back to the compound.
During dinner, my godmother started talking about Aunt Liu's family next door.
"Your Aunt Liu's son is getting married on the eighth day of next month."
There was no word of this at all. When Xu Ruantang first heard about it, she found it very strange. "The last time I saw Aunt Liu at the tailor shop, she was looking at my belly and muttering that she didn't know if she would have the good fortune to hold a grandson in her life."
At that time, Xu Ruantang racked his brains, thinking of everyone around him, but couldn't think of anyone who could talk about coal.
She didn't like taking on these kinds of things, but her godmother and Aunt Liu had told her many times.
In addition, Aunt Liu's family members are all very nice, which is why she came up with this idea.
Chen Jisheng placed a bowl of soup next to Xu Ruantang. "It was an accident. When he was on a mission, he rescued a woman whose bag had been snatched on the street."
According to Chen Ji, the girl had just received her salary in her bag, and she would have to rely on that for the rest of her life.
So even when someone snatched her bag and dragged her down the street, she couldn't bear to let go.
When Aunt Liu's son subdued the thug and went back to check on her, she had already fainted.
Aunt Liu's son took her to the hospital and left after she woke up.
"A hero rescuing a damsel in distress is a beautiful thing."
After listening, Xu Ruantang smiled and made a teasing remark.
Chen Ji glanced at Xu Ruantang without saying a word.
The godmother waved her hand, "No way, if that were the case, the two of them probably wouldn't have gotten anywhere. Your Aunt Liu said that her son has a sharp tongue. After the woman woke up, she hadn't even said a few words of thanks before he scolded her until she cried."
Xu Ruantang: "......"
Aunt Liu's son thought she was risking her life for money, so he gave the woman a good beating.
Finally, he said righteously, "If your bag is stolen, the police and we are here. Just go and report it to the police. We can't help you if you lose your life."
The girl was crying so hard that even the nurse was startled when she came in.
Aunt Liu's son was verbally reprimanded by the army for this.
Everyone thought that the girl would be afraid of the People's Liberation Army from then on, and her comrades in the army laughed at her, saying that she was destined to be a bachelor for life.
To everyone's surprise, a few days later, the girl brought a banner and a letter to the army.
They came to thank Aunt Liu's son.
According to the charter, Xu Hanli was responsible for the reception.
Xu Hanli is a man who has never been romantically inclined, but he cares deeply about his brothers.
After a while, he brought Aunt Liu's son and that woman together.
Aunt Liu was so happy when she heard the news that she couldn't stop smiling for days.
On the day of the banquet, most of the people from the courtyard came over. Since Aunt Liu's courtyard couldn't accommodate everyone, Xu Ruantang invited them to sit next door.
After the lively ceremony was over and all the guests had left, the courtyard was left in a mess.
Aunt Liu was in a good mood today and had endless things to talk about with her godmother.
Chen Ji doesn't drink, but most of the people attending the banquet were his former subordinates, who insisted on reminiscing and drinking with him.
Xu Hanli was even more excited than if he were getting married. After a few drinks, he said all sorts of things.
After everyone left, Xu Ruantang picked up a broom and began to clean.
As her pregnancy progressed, she found it difficult to bend over. In the past, back pain would subside after a short rest, but this time she experienced waves of abdominal cramps.
Xu Ruantang didn't take it lightly and insisted on going next door.
Her godmother was the first to notice that something was wrong with her and quickly found Chen Ji and took her to the hospital.
Upon arriving at the hospital, after a series of examinations, the doctor kept me there.
"It won't be that fast, you're only one centimeter dilated now." The OB-GYN was a female doctor who had returned from further training abroad. Her voice was gentle but firm: "Rest assured and stay here. I'll come back in a little while."
Before having a child, Xu Ruantang thought she was ready.
When contractions actually started, she realized she had been careless. When the pain became unbearable, Chen Ji's arms were covered in bruises from being pinched so hard.
At a time like this, even Chen Ji breathing beside him would be wrong.
After a long and arduous night, with Chen Ji's patient support throughout, Xu Ruantang finally gave birth.
It's a daughter.
Five catties and six ounces.
The doctor brought the baby to Xu Ruantang's side so she could confirm the gender herself.
Her hair was soaked with sweat and clung to her cheeks; her lips were almost bloodless.
Chen Ji touched her face.
He didn't give birth to the child himself, yet he doesn't look much better than Xu Ruantang.
"So ugly."
Xu Ruantang mustered all her strength, forced a smile, and looked at the wrinkled child who was still crying loudly.
After saying that, she fell asleep.
Xu Ruantang had a dream.
In her dream, she married a soldier who was eight years older than her.
At first, the man was very cold; she never saw him smile.
The face in my dream was exceptionally clear: thin lips, a high nose, and handsome features.
They went through one thing after another, and eventually their fake relationship became real. They had two daughters and lived happily ever after.
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