“You should stay home and behave yourself for a while, don’t run around anymore.”
Li Minxi shot him a glare and said.
“I only accompanied you for those two days when I gave birth, but my sister gave birth and you were nowhere to be seen all day long.”
“I really had things to do. It’s just that Xu Dahai is getting married again soon, and I’ll have to go then. If you’re free, would you accompany me?”
“How can I go in this condition? I have to bring Niuniu too, forget it. Oh, right, I noticed Jiang Wu Xi’s belly is quite big too, isn’t she due soon?”
“She got pregnant after the New Year, so it’s still early.”
As they were chatting, Guo Xuyang’s phone rang.
“President Wu, what’s this? You have time today?”
“Yangzi, your sister-in-law gave birth, two boys and a girl.”
Wu Youzhi’s excited voice came from the phone.
“Really? That’s great. Congratulations. That’s a big worry off your mind. Which hospital? How much did they weigh?”
“Maternal and Child Health Hospital, all over five jin. Mother and children are safe and sound.”
“When you get back, Xiao Xi and I will go visit your wife.”
“No need to come over, just remember to come for the full moon banquet.”
“That’s a must. Have you found a nanny?”
“Found them. Hired three.”
“That’s good.”
“I’m going to call Fatty. That’s all for now.”
“Alright.” Guo Xuyang hung up the phone.
“Who gave birth?” Li Minxi hadn’t heard clearly.
“President Wu’s wife gave birth to triplets, two boys and a girl.”
“That’s amazing? She must have gone through a lot of suffering, right?” Li Minxi’s eyes widened.
“Indeed. When she was pregnant, she could only lie in bed at home and couldn’t even go downstairs.”
“But it’s worth it. It’s just one round of pain, saving future suffering. Unlike me, I have to go through more suffering when I get back.”
“It’s only natural for women to give birth, why call it suffering?”
“Try giving birth to one yourself? Haven’t you seen those men on TV simulating childbirth? How many can endure it?”
“The first birth, opening the pelvis, is difficult. It gets easier with the second and third births.”
“What are you saying? What do you take me for? A birthing machine?”
“You’re the one who wants children, and you’re the one who doesn’t want them,” Guo Xuyang spread his hands and said.
“I’ll recover for a while longer before deciding. Besides, how are you going to tell my parents about my sister?”
“Why are you bringing this up again? Didn’t we agree? We’ll talk about it after the child has settled. The baby is still young and can’t handle any fuss.”
“If you don’t want to talk about it, then don’t talk about it. Why are you glaring at me? Mom, look, he’s scolding me again.”
Li Minxi called out to Wu Shangqing.
“Tell him to get lost. It’s better if he doesn’t come back, but as soon as he does, it’s chaos.”
“I didn’t say anything?” Guo Xuyang was very innocent.
“Get lost, go downstairs and see if the meal is ready,” Wu Shangqing kicked him.
“Alright then.”
With no other choice, Guo Xuyang went downstairs. As soon as he got down, he saw Jiang Wu Xi standing in the living room, lost in thought.
“What’s wrong?”
“Yangzi, I think I’m not suited to be here,” Jiang Wu Xi said.
“What’s going on? Have I mistreated you?”
“It’s not like that. Why don’t you send me to be with Zhan Yifang and the others? There are very few people I can chat with here.”
“Okay. How about I take you there after dinner?”
“No need to be in such a hurry, tomorrow is fine too. Don’t let Mom misunderstand.”
“Mom can’t wait for me to disappear, so I don’t bother her.”
“What happened now?”
“Now Mom’s eyes are only on her precious grandchildren, and I have to take a backseat.”
“It’s normal for elders to like the young. Haven’t you seen those people by the artificial lake?” Jiang Wu Xi asked.
“Who?”
“Those people by the artificial lake?”
“They’d rather have peace and quiet. You don’t know how they enjoy life. When we were together before, we were in groups, each with their own activities. Some liked shopping, some liked drinking tea and chatting, and some liked doing yoga. They didn’t pay any attention to me. Should I send you over there?”
“No, I’d rather go to Zhan Yifang’s place. I feel like I can chat with them better. Those sisters by the artificial lake are too charming; I can’t keep up even if I try.”
“You are a top student from the medical school. Once the manor is built, you can come and serve as the attending physician.”
“My current level is far from enough. I need to study for a few more years. I’m not willing to be called a quack doctor.”
“It’s good to have self-awareness. Knowing your shortcomings, you can catch up with more learning. Let’s go, see if the chef has finished cooking?”
“Not yet. Let’s chat a bit longer. We haven’t talked in a long time.”
“It’s mainly because I’m too busy with too many things. Oh, right, Xu Dahai is getting married on the first of October, will you go with me?”
“I won’t go join the fun in this condition. It might not be good if there’s any misfortune.”
“Fatty and Wang Yu might go.”
“Wang Yu told me, Fatty hasn’t returned to the capital and is helping out in Shanghai. She’s going to Shanghai now too.”
“I didn’t expect Wang Yu to go so early. As for Fatty, I know. The last time I returned, I asked him to come back, and he said he was helping out.”
“Where will the bride depart from?”
“It hasn’t been decided yet. It should be from Xu Lili’s hometown.”
“Where is Xu Lili from?”
“From our provincial capital. She used to sell cars at a 4s shop and was the sales champion. I didn’t expect them to fall for each other.”
“That’s fate. Big Brother Xu is the one we know, right?”
“It’s him. Speaking of which, he was the matchmaker for us.”
“I really should have gone with you. But if I go in this condition, it might not be good if something happens.”
“Just be careful, it’ll be fine. Go.”
“Can you check if the baby is behaving? If he’s good, I’ll go with you, otherwise, I’ll stay.”
“He’s quite well-behaved.” Guo Xuyang glanced at her belly and said. “Not crying, not fussing, very quiet.”
“Can you tell me if it’s a boy or a girl?”
“What kind do you want?”
“I like both boys and girls. But I prefer a boy, as girls are always bullied.”
“Who dares? If anyone dares to bully my daughter, I’ll go to their family,” Guo Xuyang said, glaring.
“Won’t she find a boyfriend and get married when she grows up? Can you control her forever?”
“If not, I’ll find a live-in son-in-law. Anyway, my daughter won’t suffer.”
“That’s too overbearing of you.”
“Why should my daughter be bullied by them?”
“If you say that, aren’t all of us considered darlings of our parents?”
“That’s different.”
“What’s different? You’re being so biased. When you were with sisters Xiao Xi, you never considered their parents’ feelings.”
“That was just an uncontrollable moment. Everything just happened.”
“Yes. If your daughter falls for a boy in the future, will you break them up or bless them?”
“That’s too far off. Niuniu is only a month old. It’s a bit too early to consider. Let’s not talk about this anymore,” Guo Xuyang said shamelessly.
“You mean the baby in my belly is a boy?”
“Mmm, handsome and dashing like me.”
“You’re so conceited.”
“Am I not?”
“Yangzi, I’ve thought about it.”
“Ah? Let’s eat. I smell food.”
Guo Xuyang pretended not to hear and hurried towards the kitchen. If this continued, he would be utterly drained by these women.