As time crossed into April, the days of warm spring and blooming flowers began, and people’s clothing gradually transitioned from thick to thin.
That day, a piece of good news came from Gaoliang County.
"Mom, did big sis-in-law give birth to another son?" Xu Nianhua asked happily upon hearing the news. "Congratulations, Mom, you have another grandson. But, is big brother not very happy?"
You see, ever since knowing big sis-in-law was pregnant, big brother and big sis-in-law had been hoping for a daughter.
They even bought quite a few little skirts and pink clothes for the daughter, and now that the daughter turned out to be a son, they’re probably disappointed.
"He wouldn’t dare not be happy." Ji Ying laughed and scolded, saying, "Even if he says he’s not happy, deep down he feels plenty of affection for your big sis-in-law."
"Mom, he cares for big sis-in-law, so there’s no one to fight with you over your grandson." Xu Nianhua said with a smile, and she couldn’t stop smiling even after hanging up the phone.
"Your big sis-in-law gave birth to another son? Such good fortune." Jiang Wanru said with a smile.
Xu Nianhua cleared her throat and told the story of how big brother and big sis-in-law were preparing for a daughter. Jiang Wanru laughed even more heartily, recalling how when she was pregnant with Xiaoyan, she was also hoping for a daughter, but ended up having another son.
"I remember, you waited until the full moon to name Xiaoyan." Jiang Wanru glanced at him, recalling those funny times with nostalgia, and before she knew it, both son and daughter had grown up.
Su Jinrong said sheepishly, "Wanru, I remember you weren’t happy either back then."
Jiang Wanru glared at him.
Su Jinrong immediately corrected himself, saying, "It was me, I wanted a daughter too much. And then, having another son, I was dissatisfied."
"Dad, if Xiaoyan knows you were dissatisfied, he’d definitely be upset." Xu Nianhua said, enjoying the drama.
Su Jinrong immediately put on a stern fatherly expression, saying, "He wouldn’t dare!"
"Dad, I know, we were just picked up; only little sister is biological." Su Lie couldn’t help but speak up for his brother.
Su Jinrong: "Hmm."
Su Lie: "..."
"Hahaha~"
Xu Nianhua laughed, laughing so hard that her body shook, knowing these were just jokes. But Su Lie still played along with a hopeless expression, which made him even cuter.
The Su Family was very lively, with endless laughter and joy. Su Hong’en no longer focused solely on his own world as he used to. After starting school, Su Hong’en was noticeably better, though he was still quieter than most children.
"Old Su, we should prepare some gifts for the child, like longevity locks and also some clothes and shoes for the child." Jiang Wanru eagerly discussed with Su Jinrong.
Xu Nianhua hurriedly said, "Mom, you don’t need to prepare such expensive gifts."
Jiang Wanru didn’t listen to her this time and seriously said, "That’s not right. The Xu Family has done us a great favor. Ji Ying’s grandson is just like my own grandson."
Su Jinrong fully agreed, and Xu Nianhua could only sit aside, helplessly watching.
"Nianhua, just let Mom and Dad do what they want. However they want to fuss over it, let them. It’s only right for us to give gifts, don’t worry, it won’t trouble Uncle Xu and Auntie." Su Lie comforted her, and then reminded, "By the way, Nianhua, if anything happens at school, don’t hide it. No matter what happens, tell big brother, and big brother will support you."
"Thank you, Brother Lie." Xu Nianhua replied with a smile, not taking it seriously, after all, she was safe at school. What could possibly happen?