Originally Mingyue just wanted to take a nap, but unexpectedly she slept until dawn.
It was not until the next morning when she was having breakfast that she heard about Zhou Erming's embarrassing cry for several times. Only then did she realize that Dabao was the older sister and Erbao was the younger brother.
In other families, the older sister would have the responsibility of taking care of her younger brother from the moment she was born.
But in the Zhou family, apparently no one had this idea. Everyone was happily discussing the names of the first and second babies, talking about giving Zhou Ersao some nutritional supplements, and also talking about going to burn incense to the Buddha to express their gratitude.
Mingyue listened to their conversation with a smile, and occasionally agreed with a few words.
At this time, Zhou Daming seemed to remember something, and suddenly looked at Mingyue and said, "Oh, little sister, there were so many aunts and sisters here last night, how come you were the one who delivered my sister-in-law's baby? When we left, didn't everyone say that my sister-in-law was not feeling well? How did you manage to keep them and their child safe?"
As he spoke, he muttered, "I asked mom, but she didn't say anything. I've been curious all night."
Mingyue's smile remained unchanged, but her gaze paused on Liu Hui before she looked at Zhou Daming and jokingly said, "Brother, why are you asking so many questions about a woman giving birth?"
Zhou Daming rolled his eyes at Mingyue, and his eyes fell gently on his daughter-in-law, "I can't have children, but isn't your sister-in-law's belly getting big?"
He was also frightened by what happened to his second brother's wife last night. Thinking about his wife's belly, he was always worried and uneasy.
Mingyue picked up a piece of pickled radish with chopsticks and put it in Zhou Daming's bowl, with a calm face: "Sister-in-law and nephew will definitely be fine, you should put your heart at ease."
Mrs. Zhou touched her belly and smiled at Mingyue: "I believe in you, little sister. If you say it's okay, then it must be okay."
Liu Hui also came to her senses and glared at the boss with a bad look on her face, "You are saying such depressing things here so early in the morning. I can't even stop you from talking when I eat."
Zhou Daming was not annoyed even though he was yelled at. He just smiled and drank the rice soup in the bowl.
After dinner, Mingyue went to talk to Liu Hui.
It’s not about anything else, it’s just that Zhou Ersao’s body hasn’t recovered yet. In order to avoid unnecessary viral infection, she needs to refuse visits from outsiders. Even people who enter and leave the room every day should be disinfected first.
As for the two children, newborns have weak resistance and cannot be allowed to come into contact with too many people. It will not be too late to bring them out to meet people after their immunity has improved.
Mingyue said this while constantly explaining the purpose of doing so.
But as Liu Hui listened, her expression became increasingly cold.
Liu Hui had never doubted that Mingyue was not her daughter before, so naturally she would not think about it that way.
But ever since she had this guess in her mind, she couldn't help but compare every word Mingyue said and every move she made with her daughter, and the result made her heart tremble with fear.
She had never been so sure before. The person in front of her was definitely not her daughter. Her daughter would not know so much and would not be so careful in doing things.
Liu Hui wanted to ask several times where her daughter was and who the woman in front of her was.
But she didn't ask until Mingyue finished speaking and left.
Because she knew very well that even if she asked, what would happen
Of course Mingyue also guessed from Liu Hui's expression that she recognized that she was not Zhou Mingyue.
In fact, from the moment Mingyue decided to save Zhou Ersao, she had already guessed this result. She and Zhou Mingyue were too different. However, Liu Hui did not point it out, so Mingyue just pretended to know nothing. Sometimes not saying it out loud is a good choice for everyone.
Mingyue stayed at home for a week until the stitches on Zhou Ersao's belly were removed, and then she returned to the city.
Before leaving, Mingyue gave Zhou Erming two pieces of red paper, saying that they were gifts from her, their aunt, to Ruyi and Ping'an.
The names of the twins have been decided. They did not use the name that Old Man Zhou had thought of for several months, but used the one that Zhou Ersao and Zhou Erming had thought of. The first child is named Zhou Ruyi and the second child is named Zhou Pingan. As the literal meaning of their names suggests, the family only hopes that they will be happy and safe.
After Mingyue left, Zhou Erming opened the two pieces of paper and found that they were the deeds of two shops. He was so scared that he rubbed his eyes several times, then took the things and ran to find his parents.
Old Man Zhou looked at the two pieces of red paper for a long time with a complicated expression, and then pushed them back to Zhou Erming: "This is what your younger sister gave to the two children. You can keep it for yourself and give it to the children when they grow up."
Liu Hui didn't say anything. She had been like this these days, always looking absent-minded.
The most worldly experience Zhou Erming had ever seen in his life was when his third brother got married and he went to a big hotel in the city for a banquet.
But now, he looked at the two deeds in his hand. He, he had a shop in the city? Two shops. No, not his, but Ruyi and Ping'an's, but they seemed no different from his.
After Zhou Daming knew about this, he did not envy his brother. He only whispered to his daughter-in-law: "Little sister, you are really promising. I will be satisfied if our child can learn even a little bit from her."
Mrs. Zhou felt the fetal movement in her palm and quickly called her husband: "Look, the little one understands and is saying hello to you!"
The couple touched the baby's head that was sliding in their belly and showed the same smile on their faces.
My younger sister's things belong to her, and how she distributes them is her business.
For them, having this hard-earned baby is enough to satisfy them.
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After Mingyue returned to the city, she found Zhou Sanming.
Now the eldest and second brothers in the family have jobs at a breeding farm, the fourth brother is busy in a cold dish store, and it’s time for the third brother to move.
Although Zhou Sanming is now a popular technician in a state-owned factory, Mingyue knows that this iron rice bowl is not very stable. In two years, many old state-owned factories that once employed thousands of people will suffer losses and file for bankruptcy.
Rather than letting Zhou Sanming fall into a passive position at that time, it is better to let him jump out of that pit now.
Anyway, Mingyue still has several projects to carry out. No matter which one Zhou Sanming chooses, he will have a brighter future than staying in the factory now.
The brother and sister were chatting at the cold dish shop on Xingfu Road. Zhou Siming, who was already the shop manager, even found time to come and sit in for a while.
Zhou Sanming is a smart man, and Mingyue is also a smart man. When smart people talk to each other, they can understand everything immediately.
Mingyue only briefly mentioned the project at hand, and Zhou Sanming immediately understood what his younger sister meant.
(End of this chapter)