Chapter 191. An Unconventional Return Gift
Even the bullock cart is arranged to be warm and comfortable, let alone at home!
The kangs in the east and west rooms have been heated thoroughly by Liu Shouren, and the stewed chicken and jujube soup concocted by Su Hongying in the pot already permeates a savory aroma, with the meat thoroughly tender.
When Lian Jie, Lian Yue, Jiandang, Jianguo, and a few others outside, who were playing and letting off steam, shouted in unison, "They’re back, they’re back, my aunt/sister-in-law and the little ones are back!"
A group of people immediately rushed out from inside, including even Wu Yinghong, whose belly was slightly protruding, and Qiu Fang, who had only recently found out she was pregnant.
Carried all the way inside by Lianshan, Shuzhen was finally allowed to take off her scarf, hat, and the heavy military overcoat, feeling overwhelmed with favor: "Oh my, Saozi, Fang’er, how come you’re here? In this freezing weather, what if you catch a cold, how could I live with that!"
As the younger sister-in-law, Qiu Fang only smiled shyly, "It’s nothing, just missing you and wanting to come see you!"
As the elder sister-in-law, Wu Yinghong pushed Shuzhen’s half-joking sentiment to the end, "Yes, we came to see you, but we’re truly here to meet my exceedingly rare niece and nephew twins born at the same time!"
"Absolutely! I’ve longed countless times for a daughter, and my eyes turned blue from hoping, yet to no avail. But you, my sister-in-law, get whatever you wish for, having a son and daughter both at once. It makes me incredibly envious. No way, I must spoil this niece thoroughly. Maybe she’ll think having an aunt like me is more reliable than her own parents and would love coming to our house!" Su Hongying clapped her hands and, after confirming which swaddle held Xinzhi, eagerly went to take her from her second aunt.
Although still small and skinny, in these days her head shape had slowly become more rounded and attractive. Once she opened her eyes, you could see the almond-shaped eyes identical to Shuzhen’s, with very alert eyelids. Her eyebrows, though faint, had an arch like willow leaves, exuding a natural beauty. The bridge of her nose was straight, and her mouth was small.
Except for her sparse hair, her slim small body didn’t look as white and cute as her twin brother born at the same time. She looked just like the daughter Su Hongying had imagined, making it hard for her to put her down once she held her.