"Lao Wu, after drinking this soup, I feel warm all over. My previous weakness is gone." Wu Aili said, looking at Wu Youzhi.
"This deer meat Yangzi specifically prepared for you should have a good effect. You must finish this meat." Wu Youzhi pushed a plate of deer meat on the table towards Wu Aili.
"I really can't eat anymore. If you asked me to eat a pound at a meal, I might manage. But eat half of it, I really can't. You eat it."
"I can't eat it. Yangzi said you can't have less than five jin a day, but no more than that. Let's follow what he said, I'll cook five jin for you daily. Actually, after cooking, it's only a little over three jin, less than four jin."
"Today is my first time eating it, and I'm already full from just the meat and soup. You eat some, I really can't eat any more."
"How about I save it for you to eat this afternoon? It's still early. You usually eat every two to three hours, and this meat should be finished before evening."
"Alright, since you won't eat it, I'll save it. However, I feel this meat makes me feel less hungry, and the little one inside is also very well-behaved, unlike before when it would kick me now and then."
"This deer meat is quite effective. Yangzi said that if you can gain weight, he'll switch to mutton after this deer meat is finished."
"Did he say anything about the baby's condition?"
"No, he just said he overlooked it. He probably thinks it might be difficult to discipline in the future, perhaps a bit mischievous and rebellious."
"He can tell that?"
"I don't quite understand what he means either. He said since it's here, it's our child, so just treat it normally."
"Is there anything else?"
"He didn't say, so I didn't press further."
"Maybe I can ask him next time he comes?"
"Since he doesn't intend to say, there's no need for you to ask. Let's just let nature take its course. If anything truly happens, we can find him then."
"Alright. I'm feeling a bit... "
"Feeling what?"
"You tell me?"
"Stop fooling around. With such a big belly, aren't you afraid of crushing them?"
"You can do that."
"Forget it, let's bear with it. We'll talk about it after things stabilize for a while." Wu Youzhi said, placing the cooked deer meat into the refrigerator, then picking up the bowls and chopsticks and heading to the kitchen.
"Are you staying here? The environment here is quite good. It's right next to the artificial lake; you can take a stroll when you have time." Zhan Yifang said as she got out of the car and walked with Guo Xuyang.
"This is my home. My parents, my wife, and my children all live here. My situation is a bit special, so you might not know much about me. Don't be surprised when you meet them later. I'll explain any issues to you afterward."
"You even have sons and daughters?" Zhan Yifang was very surprised.
"Yes. Otherwise, why would I tell you not to be infatuated with me?"
"Don't get a big head, who's infatuated with you?" Zhan Yifang spat.
"My family is quite large, so be mentally prepared."
"Do you have many siblings? It's fine, such families are lively." Zhan Yifang said.
"No, I have many wives and children." Guo Xuyang said, leading the two into the villa.
In the living room, only Gao Yuan and Wu Jia were tidying up.
"Why are there only two of you? Where are the others?"
"They've all gone back to their rooms. Boss Guo, have you eaten?" Gao Yuan asked.
"I have. Are Xiao Hong and the others also in their rooms?"
"Yes. Xiao Hong's mother brought the younger brother over to play, so they've all gone upstairs."
"I see. Did they say when they're leaving?"
"According to Sister-in-law Xiao Hong, they'll be leaving in two or three days. They're going to stay at her maternal home for a few days before heading directly to school when it starts." Gao Yuan said.
"Who is with Xiao Xi?" Guo Xuyang asked.
"Auntie and Yang Bin are there. The others also go over to play when they have time." Wu Jia said.
"Have they been missing me these past few days?"
"No. They only asked yesterday why you hadn't returned. You drove away quickly this morning, and Sister Xiao Xi came down, but she just didn't see you."
"Okay, I'll go up and have a look." Guo Xuyang waved to the two of them and prepared to lead Zhan Yifang and Wang Qi upstairs.
"Maybe we shouldn't go up?" Zhan Yifang said softly.
"Since you're here, let's meet them."
"Isn't that inappropriate? We're not familiar with your family."
"My mother is upstairs. You can just meet my mother." Guo Xuyang said, turning and heading upstairs.
Zhan Yifang and Wang Qi exchanged glances, then followed Guo Xuyang upstairs.
"What kind of people did Yangzi bring? It feels like there are new sisters-in-law again?" Wu Jia said.
"Say less. Boss Guo's situation is special, it's not for us to speculate wildly." Gao Yuan said, then took the basin and returned to the kitchen.
"Mom, where is Xiao Xi? How is she recovering?" Guo Xuyang pushed open the door and saw Wu Shangqing playing with Little Niu Niu, so he called out.
"She's in the restroom. Why didn't you come back for lunch?" Wu Shangqing asked.
"I had something urgent at noon, and it delayed me, so I didn't come back. This is Zhan Yifang, and this is Wang Qi; they are very capable helpers for building our manor." Guo Xuyang introduced them to Wu Shangqing.
"Hello, please sit down quickly." Wu Shangqing, holding Little Niu Niu in one arm, pointed to the chair by the bed.
"Thank you, Auntie. I'm sorry for the unannounced visit today." Zhan Yifang said.
"It's all about the manor project, there's no need to be sorry. Please sit. Yangzi, get the two girls some water to drink." Wu Shangqing said.
"The manor project?" Zhan Yifang glanced at Guo Xuyang and didn't say more.
"Aren't you helping design the manor?" Wu Shangqing asked.
"Mom, they aren't designers. We haven't found that plot of land yet. Coincidentally, there are some factory buildings for sale, and they are the intermediaries." Guo Xuyang said.
"Is that so? Then buy it as soon as possible. The sooner we start construction, the better. It's August now, and if we're fast, we should be able to move in by this time next year."
"Mom, there are still many procedures to complete. If all the procedures are in place, construction will be very fast."
"You, my son, are never home. Why aren't these done yet? You need to treat this as important work, don't drag your feet all the time. Those few are also about to give birth, and our house is almost full."
"It's fine, if it really comes to that, we can let them move to the King's Villa."
"You say that so easily. Who will serve them? Who will cook? It's easy to say with just a mouth. You can't split your father in half, can you?"
"My dad also needs to rest. Didn't we hire a chef? If not, we can hire another chef there."
"They were originally living together comfortably. If you force them to separate, what will they think? Now they spend their time on prenatal education, drinking tea, and shopping; their lives are very regular. If you separate them, won't they resent you?"
"Living together all the time isn't a solution either. Old Li in the west isn't planning to move, and the house is only so big. We can't have two or three people crammed into one room, can we?"
"That's why you need to treat this matter seriously. Don't always be unclear about priorities and miss the main point."
"Aren't I actively promoting this? Otherwise, I wouldn't have brought these two here." Guo Xuyang said.
"Then hurry up. Find people if you need to. The houses must be large, the streets wide, and the design must be cutting-edge. Even if it doesn't become outdated for decades, at least it shouldn't be outdated for twenty years."
"I'll keep that in mind. Then I'll take them to get busy. I might not be back tonight."
"Go ahead, hurry up. Don't wander around all day. Young ladies, thank you for your hard work." Wu Shangqing said.
"It's no trouble, Auntie. It's not hard work." Zhan Yifang said, then followed Guo Xuyang out.