Compared to the sheer emotion, the overly confident fool of a brother-in-law, Liu Shouren was completely stunned. Being lectured and educated by a small nephew the size of a bean, this feeling couldn’t be more bizarre. Of course, aside from this sense of frustration, Shouyi was genuinely happy for his foolish brother-in-law Lianshan from the bottom of his heart. After all, it was his consistent dedication and care for Lian En over the past few years that earned him the loyalty of a child who was so protective of him. The father-son bond they shared seemed even a bit closer than what he had with his own three goofy sons, making anyone want to give a thumbs up and express admiration. After all, his own sons Jiandang and Jianguo were eight or nine-year-olds but none of them could protect their father the same way. Jiandang and Jianguo protested their innocence: Oh dear father, with your temperament of solving problems with fists when provoked, no one in the entire Liu family village dares mess with you! They hardly had any chance to show any significant act of shielding their dad, truly! And with your temper, how could you ever be as proud as Uncle, feeling like your sons weren’t raised in vain? Slapping them twice on the shoulders and saying you could handle three on your own without needing them to showcase their meddling, that’s your usual way! Little Lian’en insisted that familial relations are deeply rooted, refusing to leave despite persuasions, until he got a glimpse of his little cousin. Lianshan was left with no choice. He had to make a pinky promise with him, making him guarantee that he would stay put with big uncle, second uncle, and Grandpa Wu, absolutely not running around or causing trouble. Only then did Lianshan reluctantly head home, being wary of the two little rebels back home who might cause chaos, making it hard for the second aunt to manage on her own. After feeding the little ones hungry after being cleaned and freshened up with rice oil and egg yolk, he left to check on the situation back at his brother-in-law’s house and bring his wife back. Waiting from noon till sunset, after the heart-wrenching shout from the sister-in-law, the loud cry of a newborn echoed. "Ah, Niece Shuzhen, Sister-in-law Shouyi, our Yinghong is doing well, right? So, is it a big grandson or a little granddaughter?" Wu Liguo, with red eyes, shouted anxiously through the window. With him taking the lead, Li Shouren followed suit, inquiring constantly about his wife’s condition. With her crying so loudly and pitifully just now and then suddenly no sound, he couldn’t be at ease without finding out. "Uncle Wu, Brother, rest assured, my sister-in-law is fine! She just got so exhausted after the half-day of labor and fell asleep after delivering the baby. Sister-in-law gave birth to a chubby little boy, congratulations on becoming a grandpa, Uncle Wu, and congratulations, Brother, on finally becoming a dad!" Shuzhen, holding the newborn whose umbilical cord had just been cut by the midwife, replied with a beaming smile: "Don’t worry, let me tidy up the child a bit, then I’ll bring him out for you to see. The little one has a loud voice and thick hair. Not only is he plump, but he also opens his eyes as soon as he’s born. Sister-in-law took great care during her pregnancy, the little nephew is healthy and sturdy!" "Great, healthy and sturdy is the best thing. Haha, Little Yinghong has a son now, I, Wu Liguo, have finally become a grandpa! Little Lian’en, your big aunt really gave you a little brother!" Grandpa Wu was very delighted, lifting Lian’en in his arms and spinning several rounds with loud laughter. Though Lian’en was small and bold, he was thrilled, continuously exclaiming how fun it was. Lianshan, nervous as could be, was staring intently at the grandparent and grandchild, afraid that if the grandpa’s feet slipped and he dropped his eldest son with a thud, his heart couldn’t take it. Knowing that Brother and Uncle Wu must be eager to see the child, Shuzhen swiftly but gently dressed the little one, wrapped him in a diaper, and bundled him tightly in a small quilt. After making sure only his little face was exposed, she called Brother and Uncle Wu to come over to the main house, carrying the bundle out to show everyone the child. Upon hearing her call, the son-in-law, who was just doodling circles in the courtyard with red eyes, hurriedly dashed inside like a hundred-meter sprint. Seeing both of them extend their hands eagerly, Shuzhen finally handed the child over to her brother. There’s plenty of time for the grandpa to spoil his grandson, but her brother who has waited over thirty years for his first son should have his special moment. When the red and blue plaid bundle was placed in his hands, Liu Shouren nearly used all his strength to hold back the trembling of his hands. He, Liu Shouren, finally has a son! He had been deceived more than once by Wu Xia and a few unscrupulous doctors into despair, believing he would never have the joy of children around him in this lifetime. Who would have thought that at his age, he could still meet such a wonderful wife like Yinghong and have the fortune to hold a little boy in his arms? As he cradled his son’s soft little body, Liu Shouren felt as if he was holding the whole world. Tears involuntarily welled up and rolled down his cheeks, yet his heart was full of joy and fulfillment. It felt like a new Chapter had begun in his life, with the grievances, regrets, guilt, and occasionally humiliation brought by his ex-wife Wu Xia completely dissipated with the sound of that adorable baby cry. His heart was brimful with fantasies about the future and a fiery drive to work hard so his wife and child could live their lives without want, admired by many. Eagerly waiting to see his grandson, the usually respectful son-in-law lost the notion of deferring to elders today. Without offering even a word of deference, he took the child straight away. Alright, acknowledging the fact that, being in your thirties, this is your precious treasure, the elder didn’t dispute. But with you clinging on without letting go, what’s with trying to kiss the child’s face too? Didn’t Yinghong emphasize repeatedly that adults’ mouths harbor the most bacteria and viruses? The child’s skin is tender, with weak resistance. There are many ways to cherish a child, and it shouldn’t be done in a way that might harm them, right? Knowing yet still acting against, this behavior is indeed unreasonable. Afraid that he might startle his beloved grandson with loud objections, Wu Liguo opted to stay silent, simply extending his hands, rough and cracked like old tree bark after years of farm work, to shield his grandson’s face. Thus, the sincere kiss Liu Shouren intended for his firstborn landed squarely on his father-in-law’s cracked hand.