Capítulo 1370: Chapter 1371: The Little Widow of the Courtyard 98 The next morning, when everyone saw Zhao Hong busy alone at home and smelled the aroma of chicken soup in the air, they knew Xiao Min must have given birth. “Xiao Hong, did your sister-in-law give birth?” Everyone really wanted to know whether Xiao Min had had a boy or a girl. They were all saying that if Xiao Min had a girl, even if Zhang Yu was fond of this daughter-in-law, he would still be upset. “My sister-in-law gave birth, it’s a girl.” Zhao Hong was genuinely happy. When everyone heard this, they were stunned, “A girl, is your mom happy about it?” “She’s happy. My mom says girls are great. It would be wonderful if she were as considerate as me.” Zhao Hong knew that some people might think Zhang Yu was pretending, but she knew her mom really thought this way. Everyone knew Zhang Yu liked Zhao Hong, but was a daughter the same as a granddaughter? No worries, they’re Zhang Yu’s neighbors, they could always find a point where she doesn’t like girls. Zhao Hong carried two thermos flasks to the hospital, “I wonder how Zhang Yu is feeling now.” “No matter how unhappy she is, she has to bear it, since Zhao Lei is marrying up.” They knew Xiao Min’s grandparents and parents were involved in research work, such a family was definitely stronger than Zhao Lei who was struggling to get by. “Exactly, but doesn’t Zhao Lei just rely on his wife’s financial support?” One person couldn’t help but say. Everyone fell silent, not voicing their thoughts further. They were worried that if such talk reached Zhang Yu’s ears, they didn’t know how angry she would become. Don’t be fooled by her seeming indifferent to what people chatted about, even if they said things about her, Zhang Yu never took it to heart. But when it came to Zhao Lei and Zhao Hong being criticized, Zhang Yu would definitely explode in anger, she would rush to your house and give you a piece of her mind. And you would be left with no recourse, because it was their fault for being too excessive. “No matter how Xiao Lei turns out, he is at least a university student, at Capital University.” Yang Chen heard their words, couldn’t help but shake his head. Always envious here and there, “Alright, it’s getting late.” When Zhao Hong arrived at the hospital with the items, Xiao Min had just woken up, “I hope I’m not too late.” “Not at all,” Xiao Min quickly responded. “That’s good.” Zhao Hong handed the thermos flasks to Zhang Yu and hurried off to check if Xiao Bao was awake. “By the way, has Xiao Bao been given a formal name yet?” Zhao Hong found her little niece still resting and found it dull, so she turned her hopeful gaze towards Xiao Min. “Regardless of gender, the name is Zhao Xi.” Xiao Min felt this name was good. “That’s nice.” Zhang Yu found the name pleasing, “The nickname can be Xiao Xi, like the stream, Xiao Xi accumulating will eventually become a great river, lake, or ocean.” Xiao Min thought for a second, felt this nickname was quite good, “Xiao Xi.” Due to a natural birth, by afternoon Zhang Yu borrowed a cart, wrapped Xiao Min thoroughly, and took her home. Throughout the postpartum period, Zhang Yu took very good care of Xiao Min, providing two chickens every week, and fish every day. Xiao Min never imagined that one day she would see meat and feel overwhelmed. Of course, such nourishment worked well, luckily Xiao Xi had an adequate milk supply, and Xiao Min herself could feel a good recovery in her health. “Tomorrow the baby will be full, the day after tomorrow morning, you can bathe and wash your hair, then in the afternoon we’ll go to the hospital to check on the baby’s condition.” “And you should also get a check-up.” Zhang Yu still wanted to see how Xiao Min’s recovery was. Any shortcomings, she could adjust accordingly. “I’d rather not go.” Xiao Min couldn’t believe that she had to undergo a check-up. “Mom, I feel great.” Xiao Min honestly felt her health was fine. “I don’t want you just to feel good, I want the doctor to confirm it.” Zhang Yu didn’t believe Xiao Min’s words. “Remember when you came back with a big belly, yet you were so skinny and insisted you were in good health?” Zhang Yu expressed she wouldn’t be fooled. Xiao Min had no choice but to listen, fortunately, the doctor’s pulse reading showed some deficiency in qi and blood, but it wasn’t too serious. This let Zhang Yu breathe a sigh of relief on the way back, “They have dates in the Western Region, buy some and soak one or two a day when you drink water.” “For blood enrichment.” This was quite convenient, just consistently doing it daily would have some effect. After her postpartum period ended, Zhang Yu didn’t go back to work, instead stayed home to provide additional nourishment, Xiao Yi was doing well at the recycling station, allowing her to continue strengthening Xiao Min’s health. When Xiao Yi and the others started school in September, Zhang Yu returned to work, and Xiao Min began her daily work at the research institute. Though it was uncertain why they hadn’t sent Xiao Min back, Zhang Yu felt it was a good thing, Xiao Min being here assured Xiao Xi’s milk supply. Later, they received a letter from Zhao Lei, informing Zhang Yu that the leadership had stated it wouldn’t be good for mother and daughter if Xiao Min returned to the Western Region right after the postpartum period, so she was to wait until spring. Knowing Xiao Min wouldn’t leave until next spring, Zhang Yu couldn’t help but feel relieved. By then, Xiao Xi would be eight months old, and transitioning to formula wouldn’t be a problem, plus they had stocked about ten cans of formula, ensuring the granddaughter’s food supply was secured. But this was the thought for now, Zhang Yu knew plans couldn’t keep up with changes, she just hoped this leadership decision would truly be implemented. Xiao Min felt quite pressured at the research institute, dealing with a lot of data analysis daily. Luckily knowing there was a baby at home waiting, she could finish work by five in the evening. As for noon, Zhang Yu would push Xiao Xi over, allowing her to have a hearty meal. Xiao Min felt quite bad about this, thinking it made Zhang Yu very busy, but the latter actually wanted to take the chance to see what Capital City was like now. Though in her view, the situation had started showing signs, overall it was still decent. During these days, Zhang Yu was also contemplating a matter, about a wind rising next year which couldn’t suddenly just rise, there was surely some stir before. Should she let Xiao Min leave ahead of time, this was something she was considering, although it was quite tumultuous at research units at the start, many people were hit hard. Later management stepped in, making things stabilized, but no one knew how many would be affected before stabilization. Tʜe source of this ᴄontent ɪs NoveI-Fire.ɴet Though she was thinking about it this way, she didn’t know how to bring it up, she had been happy before, with Xiao Min able to stay in Capital City until spring. If she suddenly asked Xiao Min to leave Capital City for the Western Region, how would she perceive it, would she think she didn’t want to take care of anyone anymore? She couldn’t just say there would be sudden calamities involving many people soon, dang. Zhang Yu felt overwhelmed, decided to wait and see, Xiao Min was just a minor character, presumably wouldn’t interfere with anyone, right? Zhang Yu kept comforting herself, then looked at the busy research institute, seeing everything thriving, she felt relieved. There’s still three months to go, which should pass smoothly.