July is midsummer.
In a blink of an eye, it has been three months since I stepped down from New Century.
Hunzi's main task during this period is to accompany his wife, after all, Qin Shiqing's belly is already very big.
Although Qin Shiqing did not feel lonely because there were two personal nannies, the Empress Dowager and Liu Sufen, who took care of all the chores at home, but as a husband, he could not leave a pregnant woman behind and run around.
Especially this month, Su Zelin has not looked for Huang Panpan, Song Yuwei and Nanazi.
Because Qin Shiqing's due date is approaching.
Of course, the three girls could understand. They were all very sensible and would not choose to lose their temper at this time.
"It's almost the due date, why is Shiqing's belly still not moving? When I gave birth to Zelin, it was half a month early!"
The emperor was not anxious, but the empress dowager was. Zhao Lixia was a little impatient.
"Mother-in-law!"
After the two children got married, Liu Sufen upgraded the way she addressed her neighbors.
"Don't worry. Not everyone gives birth early. My birth of Shiqing was quite on time. Some people give birth later."
Liu Sufen smiled and said, "Shiqing goes to the hospital for regular prenatal checkups. The doctors say the fetus is developing well. Don't worry. Just stay in the womb longer and absorb more nutrients. Who knows, the baby might be healthier when it's born!"
"Yes, as long as it's not too late."
Qin Shiqing stroked her belly, her face full of maternal glow.
"Besides, I don't think it will be long."
The fetal movements have become more and more frequent in recent days, giving her a vague premonition.
"call!"
Su Zelin walked out of the bedroom yawning.
After leaving office, he let himself go a bit and slept until he woke up naturally every day.
There is no need to make breakfast anyway, the Queen Mother and Liu Sufen will arrange it.
The other three women got up early and were chatting about their children in the living room. Su Zelin couldn't get a word in. After washing up and having breakfast, he went to the balcony to water the flowers.
Because Qin Shiqing liked roses, Hunzi planted a large patch of them on the balcony.
The flowering period of this flower is from May to September, some bloom earlier and some later.
This patch of land at home has already sprouted some lovely flower buds, they are plump and about to bloom.
Su Zelin's gaze suddenly fell on a certain place, with a look of slight surprise in his eyes.
A flower bud bloomed without me noticing when.
The tender petals tremble in the breeze, which makes people feel fresh and endearing.
Although it is delicate and fragile, it tries hard to raise its head and show its beauty to the world.
At the same time, the Queen Mother's exclamation suddenly came from the living room.
"Son, come here quickly, Shiqing has a stomachache, she might be giving birth!"
“Here it comes!”
Su Zelin quickly dropped the kettle and walked quickly towards the living room, thinking about something.
Is another little rose about to come into the world
I drove to the hospital and after a brief examination I was quickly admitted to the delivery room.
Zhao Lixia and Liu Sufen accompanied her during the birth.
The hospital stipulates that the number of people accompanying a birth cannot exceed two, and too many people and the noise can easily make things worse.
Su Zelin was certainly not more experienced than the two women, so he could not help much and could only wait outside.
He called his father and Qin Daqing, and the two masters immediately put down what they were doing and drove to Lin'an.
The idler with nothing to do walked up and down the hospital corridor, feeling restless and anxious like an ant on a hot pan.
He also accompanied Qin Shiqing to read many books related to childbirth.
Childbirth is a long process. It usually takes six to eight hours from labor to birth, and it may even take more than ten hours for first-time mothers.
In later generations, there was a device that simulated the pain of childbirth. Su Zelin tried it and found it was indeed very difficult to bear.
Su Zelin felt sorry for his wife and was afraid that Qin Shiqing would suffer, so he suggested that she have a caesarean section or an epidural, but Qin Shiqing refused.
Although experts have pointed out that painless childbirth and caesarean section will not have any impact on the baby, Qin Shiqing still thinks that babies born naturally are the healthiest.
She also said she wanted to experience the process of being a mother, even if it was painful.
Su Zelin couldn't persuade her, so he could only nod and agree.
My child, I wish you had been born earlier, and don’t torture your mother for too long!
The only thing the bastard can do is pray like this.
After an unknown amount of time, loud crying broke the silence in the corridor.
Not long after, the door of the delivery room was pushed open and a nurse came out.
Su Zelin hurried over and said, "Excuse me, my wife..."
"The baby has already been born. The husband can come in, but he has to change into sterile clothes!"
"OK, thanks!"
Su Zelin was overjoyed. He washed his hands with disinfectant, put on special sterile clothes, and walked into the delivery room carefully.
Qin Shiqing was lying on the bed, her face a little pale.
"Wife, are you okay?"
Su Zelin hurried over and held her hand tightly.
"Haha, it's okay, husband, I gave birth to a little princess just as you wished!"
Qin Shiqing's voice sounded a little weak. After all, giving birth is a very physically demanding thing. But her face was filled with the radiance of maternal love and joy that could not be concealed.
Sure enough, it was just as I expected!
His eyes fell on Zhao Lixia's hands beside him. Su Ma, who had just become a grandmother, was holding a baby girl.
Now she had stopped crying. She opened her eyes and curiously observed the new century outside the womb. Her eyes were pure and bright.
Many newborns cannot open their eyes on the day they are born, and their eyes are half-closed, but this little girl's eyes are wide open.
"Look, it's Daddy!"
Zhao Lixia's face was almost blooming with smiles.
Liu Sufen was a little disappointed. She hoped that Qin Shiqing would give birth to a boy as her first child, but she didn't show it.
"Look at our little granddaughter, she's so pretty, she looks a lot like Shiqing when she was a child!"
The Queen Mother said happily.
Although Su Zelin was not ugly, she always felt that if her granddaughter looked like her son, she would be very naughty. It would be better for her to look like her daughter-in-law.
Su Zelin's heart trembled, he stretched out his index finger and gently placed it on the baby girl's pink palm. He held his breath and was very careful, fearing that the slightest force would hurt this fragile little life.
The baby girl grabbed his fingers and held them tightly.
A wonderful feeling of blood connection suddenly arose in Su Zelin's heart.
Although this was the first meeting between the two parties, she made Su Zelin feel very friendly.
This is my daughter. From now on, I am a father!
I will protect her with my life!
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After the little princess was born, Su Zelin almost became a daughter slave.
In his previous life, he had never had children with any woman. First of all, he felt guilty after breaking up with Qin Shiqing and could not get over that hurdle.
Also, Hunzi is a playboy, the kind who is naturally uninhibited and loves freedom. He always feels that he can no longer be free and easy after having a child.
However, when all this really happened, Su Zelin found that it was very different from what he had imagined, and he even enjoyed this feeling.
It’s like there’s a little sun in my life, illuminating my life.
I witnessed her growing up slowly every day, from lying in the cradle with her eyes wide open, to her first giggles, first lifting her head, first rolling over, crawling and babbling...
As long as I hold her in my arms, see that delicate little face, pure and clear eyes, and hear her innocent laughter like silver bells, as a father, I feel an indescribable happiness in my heart, so fulfilled as if I own the whole world.
Yes, children are a burden to adults, but it is also a sweet burden that adults are willing to bear.
With your own little angel, a new chapter in your life will begin.
One year later.
Greentown Peach Blossom Spring, located on the southern foot of Phoenix Mountain in Lin’an, is a rare luxury residence that became famous throughout the country and is also the earliest villa area in Lin’an.
The development started in 1998 and lasted for a full 20 years. The entire park covers a total area of 2,700 acres, divided into three areas: east, south and west. Based on Tao Yuanming's famous "Peach Blossom Spring", more than 570 independent villas of various shapes were planned and built in a style of American, French, European, Italian and Chinese. The types include five categories: mountain villas, garden villas, waterfront villas, courtyard villas and small courtyard villas.
Not long before Su Zelin was reborn, there was a house in Taohuayuan that was auctioned off. After 228 rounds of bidding, it was finally sold for 133 million yuan, which was equivalent to a unit price of nearly 130,000 yuan. This set a record for the total transaction price of judicial houses in Lin'an, which shows how popular the top luxury homes here are.
Of course, that is a matter for the future. Greentown Peach Blossom Land is not that expensive now.
The day after the little princess was born, Su Zelin spent an eight-figure sum to buy the largest Chinese-style garden villa.
Although he has left New Century, he still holds more than half of the company's original shares. The stock price valuation has already exceeded 10 billion yuan, and New Century is a hen that lays golden eggs. The annual dividends of Hunzi are in the billions. This money can never be squandered, and buying a big villa is just a piece of cake.
I originally planned to be neighbors with my good friends and their couple for a few more years. However, after having a daughter, a suite like Qianjiang Waterfront Mansion would definitely not be suitable.
Apart from anything else, the space for activities is too small.
For an average family, the suite was actually quite large, but in Su Zelin's eyes it was far from enough.
Not to mention anything else, just planting some flowers and plants, you can only do it on the balcony.
How could the little princess not have her own garden!
No, absolutely not!
The gangster wanted to give his daughter the best of everything.
Daughters are born to be pampered and raised in wealth!
It is midsummer and the courtyard is full of flowers, which are extremely gorgeous.
Crape myrtle, rose, jasmine, rose, hibiscus, Milan, pomegranate...
A gentle breeze blows, the shadows of flowers sway, and the whole yard is filled with fragrance.
Girls all like flowers, so Su Zelin planted them all over the garden so that the little princess could see them when she went out.
Of course, roses are also indispensable.
This is Qin Shiqing's favorite flower.
This flower likes sunshine and has strong cold resistance. It does not have high requirements for soil and can grow freely in poor land. They are unworldly and transcendent, not bound by worldly constraints, not bound by material luxury, and pursue inner freedom and tranquility, but show their unique charm in their own way.
At this time last year, Su Zelin saw the first rose bud in the house bloom, and Qin Shiqing began to move her baby and was about to give birth. It seems that the little princess and roses have a connection.
At this time, the little princess was trotting happily in the sea of flowers. The baby, who had just turned one year old, ran slowly and walked with an unsteady step.
Su Zelin followed closely behind with a smile on his face.
"Dad, come chase me!"
The little princess giggled.
This girl is developing very fast. Some children cannot even walk or talk at the age of one, but she can already run, speak fluently, and even understand simple conversation logic. She can not only call mom and dad, but she is already far superior to ordinary people of the same age.
Just as she finished speaking, she tripped and fell on her back.
Su Zelin quickly helped her up and said distressedly, "Yujia, look, I told you not to run so fast."
The little princess has been named Su Yujia.
The character “雨” (rain) in the name is because the little princess and her father Su Zelin both lack the element of water, and according to the custom of the older generation, this character must be compensated for in the name.
The word "嘉" implies good appearance and conduct, and is associated with kindness, beauty, approval, praise, auspiciousness, and happiness. When used on girls, it has the meanings of elegance, temperament, and beauty, implying that she is as beautiful as a flower, gentle and virtuous.
This name was chosen after he and Qin Shiqing discussed it together. They hoped that the little princess would be beautiful and kind, healthy, safe, happy and auspicious.
“Yujia, it doesn’t hurt, it doesn’t hurt!”
Unlike many other children who would cry after falling, the little princess was still smiling.
In fact, Su Zelin was worrying too much, because there was a thick layer of grass in the garden, so the animals would definitely not be damaged. It was just that as a father, he was too concerned.
"Dad, lift it up, lift it up!"
Maybe she was a little tired from running, Song Yujia wanted to do something else.
"Okay, then raise it high!"
Su Zelin responded to the little princess' request and immediately lifted her up above his head: "How is it? Is it high?"
"High, so high!"
Su Yujia was even happier, and her clear laughter like a silver bell echoed in the courtyard.
"Stop playing and come back for lunch!"
A woman in an apron walked out of the villa, with her hands on her hips and her eyes wide open. It was Qin Shiqing.
She recovered very well after giving birth, and her figure is well-proportioned and standard. You can't tell at all that she has given birth to a child. She is just a little plumper in some places, but other than that, she has a more mature look.
Su Zelin spends every day having fun with his daughter, obeying her in everything and doting on her too much. Qin Shiqing is even afraid that he has spoiled the little princess.
"Mom is angry, Mom is angry."
Su Yujia stuck out her tongue and made a face, looking very cute in her mischievous manner.
"Yujia, let's go back and play after lunch, okay?"
Su Zelin kissed his daughter's rosy apple face.
"OK!"
Let Su Yujia ride on her back and return to the kitchen of the villa. Qin Shiqing had already prepared a sumptuous lunch.
"Ah, there are green vegetables, Dad, Yujia doesn't want to eat green vegetables!"
When Su Yujia saw the plate of vegetables on the table, she frowned.
"Can't!"
Qin Shiqing stretched out her voice.
"Children need to eat vegetables to be healthier!"
Looking at Qin Shiqing, who had already become 50% queen mother, Su Zelin shrugged his shoulders and said, "Baby, daddy can't help you with this. Listen to mommy and don't be picky about food. Be good."
"Okay, Yujia wants daddy to feed her!"
"Okay, I'll do as you say!"
Su Zelin pinched her little nose, his eyes full of doting.
"Just spoil her, but don't spoil her to the point of lawlessness!"
Qin Shiqing couldn't stand it anymore.
"It's okay, I need to spoil my child, and I will spoil my child's mother too!"
Su Zelin chuckled.
Qin Shiqing rolled her eyes at her husband.
They are an old couple, yet they still say this in front of their daughter.
But I still feel it is quite useful.
The family of three ate and chatted happily.
In the evening, the villa becomes even more lively.
In addition to the two adults, there were also Lu Haoran and Xiao Yanzi, as well as some colleagues at the company who had a good relationship with Qin Shiqing.
After giving birth and taking maternity leave, she returned to the new century.
Although she is a traditional woman at heart, Qin Shiqing still has the independent personality of a modern woman. She does not want to be supported by her husband and feels that she must have a job of her own and her own circle so that her life will be more fulfilling.
Anyway, there are too many people at home who can take care of her daughter. Zhao Lixia and Liu Sufen are almost full-time nannies, and there is also a retired Su Zelin. She doesn't need to worry at all.
Song Yuwei and Huang Panpan were both invited.
After giving birth to Su Yujia, Qin Shiqing seemed to have a more open mind. She no longer cared about the past, and she got along well with her two rivals. Their relationship was almost back to the way it was before.
Song MM has changed a lot. After becoming the director of operations, she has gained more of the aura of a big sister.
Huang Panpan is still the same. Although she has grown after graduation, she is a girl from a wealthy family and does not have the same experience as Song Yuwei. Therefore, she is quite Buddhist in the company and has no thoughts on climbing up. She thinks it is fine to be a small clerk and do nothing.
Song Yuwei was not envious of Qin Shiqing for having a child. She was a career-oriented woman who longed for status and had never thought about having a child at all. In her previous life, she had this wish only after she was over 30 years old.
Huang Panpan was quite envious, wondering if she should accidentally prick a few of the Adu bottles at home with a needle...
As soon as the women arrived, they started to play with Su Yujia. This girl was quirky, smart, cute, and not shy. She wouldn't cry or make a fuss no matter who held her. She was so likable.
After dinner, according to tradition, children who have just turned one year old have to hold the "Zhuazhou" ceremony.
The props include the four treasures of the study, abacus, spoons, musical instruments, balls, rulers, toys, colored pencils, cameras, building blocks, sewing kits, shoes, seals... and so on.
They represent different meanings.
For example, if a child catches an abacus, it means he or she is likely to go into business in the future; if he or she catches a ball, he or she may have the talent to be an athlete; if he or she catches a camera, he or she may become a photographer.
This ritual actually does not have much scientific basis, and most of the time it is just for fun. How to educate children really depends on their interests and hobbies when they grow up.
But sometimes it is quite accurate. For example, when Su Zelin was one year old, he took all the other props but didn't even look at the book. Zhao Lixia put it in front of him many times but it was useless. At that time, Su's mother was worried that her son might not like studying. As expected, it was the case when he grew up. Su Zelin had a wide range of interests and knew almost everything, so he didn't want to study hard.
When all the props for the one-year-old celebration were placed, Su Yujia was placed in the middle of them. Zhao Lixia suddenly became nervous, hoping that she would not be like her father and refused to take the book.
Although her son has become a big shot today and she has become a mother that everyone envies, Zhao Lixia still feels that no matter how smart a child is, he or she still needs to study so that he or she can have a bright future when he or she grows up.
The pile of things in front of her dazzled the little princess, and Su Yujia seemed a little curious.
Unlike other children who would unconsciously reach out and grab a few at random, the little princess's two shiny black eyes rolled around, and after observing for a while, she finally stretched out her little hand.
As everyone watched, she grabbed the book.
Zhao Lixia was suddenly happy.
She was worried that her granddaughter would end up like Su Zelin, so she was unwilling to grab the book. Unexpectedly, Su Yujia would grab this first.
Zhao Lixia also specially bought a book with a colorful cover, as the bright colors are more likely to appeal to babies.
Not satisfied with just one book, the little princess stretched out her hands again, took out a box of colored pencils and a pocket piano, then held them in her arms and started playing with them contentedly. She had no interest in other things.
"It seems that our little Yujia will love studying and will be very well behaved in school!"
"Yujia might also be talented in art. Look, she even picked crayons and a piano!"
"That's great. My baby didn't hold anything during her one-year-old celebration, but just a football. I was so mad at her. I'm really afraid she'll become a wild kid when she grows up!"
"… "
Everyone was talking at once.
Qin Shiqing was also very happy with her daughter's choice.
These are things many mothers hope their daughters will do when they grow up.
"Haha, Yujia wants to be an artist?"
Su Zelin asked as he held the little princess in his arms.
“Artist, artist!”
Su Yujia danced with joy.
"Well, it's decided. If this is your little dream, then dad will definitely help you realize it!"
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