Chapter 343: 343 Double Happiness Comes to the Family Door, Everyone is Happy! (Part 5)
Joyful Motherhood in a Rural Family
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Todayâs gathering was supposed to be simple, but still enough people to fill two tables had come.
When they sat down, the guests naturally divided into male and female groups. Liu Sisi took a seat near the corner, where she wasnât too close to everyone else and could easily avoid any unwanted attention.
But as soon as she sat down, YingEr naturally carried her small bowl and sat beside Sisi, âMom! YingEr wants you to help me with the meat.â
âAlright! Come, YingEr, sit next to Mom.â
Liu Sisi happily pulled YingEr to her side.
âSisi, your body is different now, you canât be like before. YingEr is obedient, come to Auntie.â Guihua immediately stretched out her hand, trying to take YingEr away.
But YingErâs face changed, and she seemed to be on the verge of crying, âNo! YingEr wants Mom to help.â
âListen! Your motherâs body is not in the best state right now, and you canât be too close to her. What if something happens? That would be terrible!â Guihua said, somewhat annoyed.
She could not pinpoint the exact feeling she had, feeling happy for Sisi being pregnant, but also worried that Sisi might treat Xuanâer and YingEr harshly now that she would have her own child. Wasnât Ms. Zhao a living example of this?
YingEr naturally refused to comply and couldnât help but cry, âNo! YingEr wants Momâs help, I donât want Auntie Guihuaâsâ¦â
âLet YingEr stay with me! Our YingEr is the most sensible, arenât you?â
Sisi gently pulled YingEr to her side.
But YingEr couldnât stop crying, even letting her tears fall.
âThis childâ¦why is she so obstinate?â Guihua also felt helpless.
The Land Officerâs wife quickly put down her bowl and chopsticks, âHow about YingEr comes to Grandma? You can sit and eat with Sister Ah-Min.â
âI wonât! I just wonât!â YingEr had a stubborn look on her face.
âYou all eat first. Iâll take YingEr to play for a while.â
Seeing YingEr cry, Liu Sisi felt her heart sour and hurriedly pulled her little hand, walking to the other side to open the grass curtain and sit on the bed, âDonât cry, be good! Our YingEr is the best-behaved. Stop crying now.â
âOkay, YingEr wonât cry!â YingEr felt wronged and wiped her tears with her sleeve.
Sisi took out a handkerchief and carefully wiped her tears, âWait a while, Mom will help our YingEr with the food. Donât cry, okay?â
YingEr pouted and sobbed sadly for a moment.
âYingEr, there is either a little brother or sister in Momâs belly. Will YingEr love him (her)? Just like Xuanâer loves YingEr?â
YingEr pouted and asked with a grievance, âMom, where is my little brother or sister? Why canât YingEr see them?â
âNow the little brother or sister is still too small, growing slowly in Momâs belly. Just like the fruits you planted, they grow slowly on the tree until they ripen and fall off the branch. It is the same for your little brother or sister. When he (she) is big enough, you will be able to see him (her). Will you like him (her)?â
Liu Sisi gently persuaded her.
She truly loved those two children as if they were her own.
YingEr obediently nodded, âI will definitely like my little brother or sister, just like how brother loves YingEr.â
âGood! Our YingEr is really well-behaved!â
Liu Sisi happily kissed her cheek: âDo you want to touch your little brother or sister? Come! Gently touch them. Once they grow bigger, youâll be able to meet them.â She then took YingErâs hand and placed it on her own belly.
YingEr curiously and gently touched Liu Sisiâs belly, lowering her head for a closer look. âLittle brother or sister, you have to be well-behaved. Later, YingEr will definitely be a good older sister.â
âYingEr, do you know why Auntie doesnât let you get close to mom? Because sheâs afraid you might accidentally hurt your sister in momâs stomach due to being too rough. Just like a little fruit on a tree, it will fall and be gone if you touch it. Our YingEr is the most capable and sensible, and will always be gentle, right?â
âYes! YingEr will be gentle from now on and wonât hurt the child in momâs stomach.â
YingEr solemnly nodded her head.
âSuch a good girl! Our YingEr is the best-behaved! Come, mom will get you some food and fill your little stomach.â Liu Sisi happily said.
âOkay! Little brother and sister must be hungry too. Letâs go eat.â
YingEr happily jumped up but quickly stopped herself when she thought of Liu Sisiâs belly and stuck out her tongue in embarrassment.
âLetâs go, mom! Itâs time to eat!â
After saying this, she happily led Liu Sisi by the hand toward the table.
The originally sad YingEr quickly came out laughing and happily picked up some meat on her own, placing it in Liu Sisiâs bowl. âMom! You eat this meat. When you eat, my little brother or sister will grow faster and come out sooner.â
âAlright, our YingEr should eat too.â Liu Sisi said, also picking a lean piece of meat into YingErâs bowl.
This harmonious scene caused various expressions among the crowd.
Especially Xuanâer, who nearly broke the bamboo chopsticks in his hand.
He was also eight years old and naturally understood the implications. Thus, the arrival of this unknown brother or sister made him feel threatened. He definitely wouldnât be like YingEr, easily placated by the opponent after a few words!
Di Xuan thought about this while eating his meal with resentment and a distant look on his face.
Of course, Di Yelei noticed this. He simply picked up some food and placed it into Xuanâerâs bowl without saying anything.
Meanwhile, the Land Officer was happily persuading everyone to drink rice wine. Clearly, he was the happiest person for having helped the Di family buy the house and land contracts.
The womenâs table finished earlier than the menâs table, and soon all the children ran to the hall and gathered around Di Xuanâs four treasures of the study, enviously asking questions.
At this moment, Di Xuan had an immense sense of pride. He taught everyone about the uses of the different objects and even drew a picture on the spot. The lifelike drawing instantly lit up the eyes of all children present!
âXuanâer, did your mom teach you all this? Sheâs so amazing to know so much!â
Zhang Yun stared with wide eyes, only now realizing Di Xuanâs talents and couldnât help but give him a thumbs up in praise.
Di Xuan lifted his head proudly, âMom is even better at painting. I only learned a little bitâ¦â
As he spoke, Di Xuan became embarrassed.
Zhang Yun was especially intrigued, âXuanâer, do you think⦠the teacher at the village school in town is even better than your mom?â
âNo way, mom is the most amazing!â
Di Xuan said seriously. He would never allow others to casually slander his momâs reputation.