Chapter 325 – Delighted to Have a Precious Daughter
So now, just looking at the photos, Xu Aiguo and Zhang Ailian felt that this young man was quite good. He seemed very suitable for their little girl.
However, when Xu Jinning mentioned Xie Ting’an’s family background, the two were shocked.
“This, this Xiao Xie’s family background…”
It wasn’t that Xie Ting’an’s family background was bad; it was too good.
Originally from Beijing, Xu Aiguo and Zhang Ailian thought it was fine.
But this Xiao Xie turned out to be a child of a high-ranking family. His grandfather had once held a high position and even though he was retired now, he still had a significant amount of influence.
This family background was a bit too high.
“Ningning, does Xiao Xie’s grandfather know about you and Xiao Xie?”
They were just afraid that Xiao Xie’s grandfather didn’t know. What if his grandfather was an old-fashioned person who thought Ningning was not good enough for their grandson and wanted to break up the couple? What would they do then?
There was nothing they could do about it; they had often heard such stories in the past.
It wasn’t that they thought their daughter wasn’t good enough.
In fact, in their hearts, they believed Ningning was the best.
Ningning was beautiful, had a good personality, and a kind heart.
She was their lucky star. Whoever married Ningning must have accumulated the blessing from the previous life.
But just because they thought she was good didn’t mean others would think the same.
They were afraid that some old-fashioned people would insist on a suitable match in terms of family status.
“Ningning, if that boy’s grandfather doesn’t agree, then you should break up with him. Don’t worry, even if you never marry, your brother can still take care of you.”
“Yes, Ningning, we don’t need that boy.”
Xu Xiangdong and Xu Xiangbei were the first to express their stance, even somewhat angrily.
In their hearts, the idea that their wonderful little sister could be rejected was something they absolutely couldn’t tolerate.
Xu Jinning found it both funny and exasperating, “Dad, Mom, Big Brother, Second Brother, don’t misunderstand. Grandpa Xie likes me quite a bit.”
“I already went to meet Grandpa Xie a long time ago. Grandpa Xie is a very nice old man…”
Then, Xu Jinning recounted how she was taken to meet Grandpa Xie.
She even took out the family heirloom bracelet that Grandpa Xie had given her.
This item was too valuable to be left at school or in the rented small courtyard house, so this time, Xu Jinning brought it back home to keep it safe.
When Xu Aiguo and Zhang Ailian heard that Grandpa Xie liked Ningning very much and approved of her relationship with Xiao Xie, they immediately breathed a sigh of relief.
Fortunately, such a dramatic incident would not happen.
When the two saw the bracelet, they also fell silent.
Even though they had never seen much jewelry, they could tell at a glance that the bracelet was very valuable.
Ningning also mentioned that it was a family heirloom of the Xie family, and only the matriarch of the family would have it.
This indicated that Xiao Xie’s grandfather had recognized Ningning as part of their family.
They knew it—how could anyone not like their wonderful Ningning?
“By the way, when the New Year approaches, Brother Ting’an plans to come with Grandpa Xie to our house to celebrate and discuss the engagement.”
“Xiao Xie’s grandfather wants to come to our house for the New Year and propose? That’s great.”
Such an important figure, and an elderly man at that, willing to travel all the way from Beijing to celebrate the New Year and propose together with them, showed how much they valued Ningning.
Their earlier worries seemed unnecessary.
Xu Aiguo decided to buy more things for the New Year.
Zhang Ailian planned to showcase her best culinary skills to properly entertain Xiao Xie and his grandfather when they arrived.
Finally, the matter of Xu Jinning’s relationship was openly acknowledged by her parents.
…
Time quickly passed, and soon it was evening.
It was still early, and Wen Yulan was lying in bed talking with Xu Xiangdong.
Hearing her husband talk about his little sister’s relationship with some anger, Wen Yulan couldn’t help but find it amusing.
“Little sister dating is a good thing. Why are you so angry? Are you reluctant to see her get married?”
“Of course, she’s my own little sister. She’s only been home for a few years.”
Wen Yulan looked at her husband who was clearly annoyed, and didn’t know whether to laugh or cry.
She took her husband’s hand and placed it on her swollen belly. “Just because our little sister is dating, why are you so upset? If this baby turns out to be a girl, our daughter will also date and marry in the future. What will you do then?”
Xu Xiangdong was taken aback for a moment, then followed his wife’s train of thought.
A beautiful little girl, fair and tender, would come out from his wife’s belly.
He would cherish and adore her as she slowly grew up.
But when she grew up, one day suddenly a boy would come and say he’s her boyfriend, wanting to marry her!
Xu Xiangdong widened his eyes.
“No, absolutely not.”
Just thinking about it made him angry.
His fair and tender little girl, raised in the palm of his hand, how could she be taken away by some stinky boy?
“Haha, Xu Xiangdong, you’re so cute,” Wen Yulan laughed, finding her husband’s angry yet serious demeanor really adorable.
“You’re laughing at me,” Xu Xiangdong said with a somewhat hurt expression.
He just couldn’t bear the thought of his little sister and future daughter getting married. What was wrong with that?
As Wen Yulan laughed, she was about to speak when suddenly her laughter abruptly stopped.
Her expression turned to one of pain.
Xu Xiangdong was immediately startled and quickly sat up. “Wife, what’s wrong?”
“I… my stomach hurts.”
“Stomach ache? What should we do?”
Xu Xiangdong was momentarily panicked.
“It must be time to give birth. Quick, go call Mom!”
“Oh, okay, okay, I’ll go right now.”
Xu Xiangdong immediately got out of bed, not even bothering to put on his shoes. He opened the door and ran while shouting, “Mom, Dad, Yulan is having stomach pains, she’s about to give birth!”
On the other side, Xu Aiguo and Zhang Ailian, who were still awake, along with Xu Jinning, heard the sound and immediately came out…
Xu Aiguo asked Xu Xiangdong to borrow a cart from the brigade captain’s house, and soon they were carrying Wen Yulan towards Anren Hospital.
On the way, Wen Yulan was thinking that this child indeed seemed to want to wait until her little sister-in-law returned before being born.
Soon, the cart arrived at Anren Hospital.
Anren Hospital had previously been embroiled in controversy over child trafficking, but after reforms, it had improved significantly. Moreover, with Song Yi having worked there before, even though he had since left, his connections still remained.
Therefore, upon mentioning Song Yi’s name, Wen Yulan quickly received attention and was taken to the delivery room.
An hour later, when the delivery room doors opened again:
“Congratulations, Comrade Wen Yulan has given birth to a lovely daughter,” the doctor announced, removing their mask.
“A daughter! I knew it would be a daughter. Doctor, how is my wife?” Xu Xiangdong hurriedly asked.
“The mother’s condition is good. The delivery went smoothly within an hour, which is very quick and smooth for a second-time mother. She’s currently in good condition, just a bit tired and sleeping,” the doctor replied.
