"Manager Guo, congratulations!" Liu He said repeatedly upon meeting him.
"Same to you. You’ve worked hard."
"Not at all. This pig trotters and crucian carp soup is good for milk production, and this pigeon soup is for replenishing blood, which is beneficial for wound recovery.
The other dishes are relatively light. A few more dishes will be out soon, which are for Auntie and the others."
Before he finished speaking, the chef brought out six more dishes, packed in food containers.
Liu He helped carry two sets of food containers to the car.
After bidding farewell to Liu He, Guo Xuyang returned to the hospital.
Two days passed in a blink of an eye. Iliana’s physical condition had recovered well, and she could get out of bed on her own.
On the morning of the twenty-ninth, Guo Xuyang handled Iliana’s discharge procedures, obtained a birth certificate for little Guo Yishun, and arranged for Liu He to deliver confinement nutritious meals to the villa daily.
As the Spring Festival approached, major shops were holding promotional events, wanting to make a big profit before the festival and have a prosperous new year.
Chinese people seemed to buy all sorts of fruits, vegetables, and snacks for their homes as if money were no object.
Li Minxi and Xiao Yun were also preparing to go home, as Spring Festival was an important day for family reunions.
"Yangzi, I'm going back. I'll come to see you after the new year," Li Minxi said with some reluctance.
Due to her pregnancy, her body had become much more voluptuous than before, and her lower abdomen was slightly protruding, though it was not noticeable if one didn't pay attention.
"Be careful on your way. There are many people in cars now. I'll have Brother Liang pick you up at the station." Guo Xuyang said.
"No need. I've already called Su Ran, and she will pick me up at the station.
I'll come to find you after the new year. You can't go around flirting with other women anymore."
"How would I dare? I can't handle it anymore."
"Hmph. Who was it that ran to three rooms last night?" Li Minxi said with a pout.
After Iliana was brought over yesterday, Wu Shangqing stayed with Iliana at night to help look after the child.
Guo Xuyang then secretly slipped into Li Minxi's room. However, Li Minxi, fearing it would affect the fetus in her womb, chased him away after a brief intimate moment.
With no other option, he went to find Xiao Yun, but Xiao Yun couldn't withstand his intensity and convulsed into unconsciousness.
He finally went to Ye Zi's place. Ye Zi had a similar constitution to him, and they were only able to fully release after a long night, finally falling asleep as if they had been washed.
Now that Li Minxi brought it up, he felt a bit embarrassed and touched his nose.
"How did you know I went to three places?"
"If you don't want anyone to know, don't do it. Just look at the way Xiao Yun and Ye Zi walk," Li Minxi sneered.
"Isn't it because your husband is exceptionally gifted?"
"Anyway, I can't control you. Do as you please. I'm just kindly reminding you."
"Alright, alright, I get it. You are the best to me."
"Yangzi, what if my dad asks about this matter?" Li Minxi said, touching her abdomen.
"Once I'm back from my trip, I'll come to your house to propose, okay?"
"What about them?"
"We'll talk about future matters later. Let's get past your father first."
"You're so scummy. How did I fall for you?"
"That's all due to your husband's charm."
"I’m not chatting with you anymore. The car is about to leave, I have to go. Call me when you think of me."
"Okay. I'll call you on the morning of the first day of the new year to wish you a happy new year."
"Remember to kneel and pay respects then, there will be a reward."
"Hurry up and get on your car. What are you thinking about? Be very careful on the road, don't get squeezed."
"I'm leaving, remember to call me." Li Minxi walked into the carriage, looking back repeatedly.
It was only after the train started moving that Guo Xuyang turned back.
As soon as he arrived in the courtyard, he saw Xia Li arriving with large bags.
"Yangzi, I heard Iliana gave birth?"
"Yes, who told you?"
"My dad called me last night and told me. I thought it was too late, so I didn't come to disturb you.
I bought some baby clothes and toys for the baby."
"Come in, she's on the second floor."
"Okay," Xia Li replied and went inside.
Before Guo Xuyang could enter, he saw Xiao Yun coming out.
"Where are you going?"
"Home. It’s the new year, I can't stay here anymore."
"Home? Which home are you going back to?"
"Of course, I'm going back to my own home."
"Aren't you..."
"No matter what, that's still my home, and Xiao Yu is going back too."
"Then I'll drive you back."
"No need, I can drive myself back. It's not far."
"Go to the shop and get some gifts. Take two boxes of Guojiu wine for your dad."
"No need. His health isn't good now, and the doctor told him not to drink or smoke."
"Then go to the safe on the west side and get a necklace for your mom.
I remember there are a few finished bracelets, take a set back."
"I've prepared them and put them in the car. I'm going back now."
"See, there's nothing else to bring. Oh, wait a moment."
Guo Xuyang walked into the living room, then came out again.
In his hand, he held a pure gold tiger pouncing uphill.
He had released it from his mind.
The gold collected in Africa and Kyoto's Beishan had always been stored in his mind and not released.
He had turned the gold into a tiger figurine pouncing uphill. This was a good gift.
Xiao Yun looked surprised, not knowing where Guo Xuyang had gotten the pure gold figurine.
The figurine weighed about ten kilograms, a tiger on a golden mountain roaring with its head held high.
"The Year of the Tiger is coming soon. I pre-ordered some, take this back."
"How can I carry something so heavy?"
"It's not heavy, only about twenty catties."
Isn't this too ostentatious? Only about twenty catties?
This is gold, not a stone.
Only about twenty catties? How could he say that?
Guo Xuyang, saying this, placed the tiger figurine in Xiao Yun's trunk.
"If it's difficult to carry when you get home, ask Xiao Yu to help you lift it down."
"Thank you, Yangzi."
"Do we still need to say this? I'll call you on the first day to wish you a happy new year."
"Okay. I'm leaving now."
"Go, drive slowly on the road."
Only after seeing Xiao Yun off did Guo Xuyang go upstairs.
Xia Li was playing with the baby when she saw Guo Xuyang come in.
"Yangzi, the baby’s face resembles you."
"Of course, who do you think I am?"
"You’re so conceited. I saw Xiao Yun leave just now?"
"She went home."
"Home? Where is her home?"
"It seems to be in the provincial capital."
"Then I haven't heard her mention it before?"
"Her relationship with her family isn't very good, so she doesn't usually go back."
"Oh, I see. That explains why she lived in the shop before."
"Are all the things for your family ready?"
"They are ready. My dad has prepared the dishes and wine for the festival.
Thank you, Yangzi.
Yesterday, my dad said the shop sent him two bottles of Guojiu, two bottles of red wine, and some dumpling fillings."
"This is only right. Not only your father, but all the shop employees have received them. It’s the new year, and this is the welfare the shop has prepared for everyone."