Back to the 60s: The Struggle Career of a Charmed Wife
Chapter 1335: Feeling Cherished and Startled 4

Chapter 1335: Chapter 1335: Feeling Cherished and Startled 4

The old leader burst into laughter upon hearing the name, "Erxiong is your nickname, right? I have a nickname too. But why are you called Erxiong? In terms of birth order, you’re certainly not the second child in the family. Could it be you’re the second of the triplets?"

The speech was too long, and Lu Erxiong didn’t understand, turning to look at his parents instead.

Feng Qingxue handed over the gifts they had brought to Xiaoliu and the old leader’s secretary, her lips curling into a smile, "Old leader, you’re truly insightful. He is indeed the second of the triplets, nicknamed Xiongxiong, his given name is Lu Tianying, and Erxiong is just what we’ve all grown accustomed to calling him."

"Ah, he’s the one who didn’t want to share a birthday with his older brother and insisted on being born after midnight. In the end, his brother got to celebrate his birthday alone while he had to share his with his younger brother," the old leader realized in an instant and beckoned Fubao and Dundun and Zhuangzhuang, who were to her left and right, to come over. He touched and looked at each one carefully, inquiring about their full names, nicknames, and ages, and said affectionately, "Very good, very good. Look how well these kids are growing! Raising these children isn’t easy for you parents."

Lu Jiang laughed, "To raise is to bring up; having brought them into this world, we should do our utmost to nurture them. These children were all born healthy, only the youngest is a bit weaker, but thanks to Comrade Qingxue’s meticulous care, they have come a long way."

"Zhuangzhuang, my little brother," Xibao interjected.

The old leader nodded, "I remember, his official name, the one I chose, is Lu Tianxiu, isn’t it? Though not as robust and lively as his older brothers, he’s naturally graceful. Very good indeed!"

Zhuangzhuang flashed a sweet smile, "Thank you, Grandpa!"

"You understood what I said?" the old leader was somewhat surprised.

"Grandpa was praising me!" Zhuangzhuang declared, clearly understanding such pleasant words, unlike Lu Erxiong.

Hearing the old leader praising his brother, Lu Erxiong became discontent and hopped over to the old leader like a rabbit, pleading urgently, "Grandpa, Grandpa, praise me too, praise me! I’m a good boy, very good indeed!"

"Very good, very good, Erxiong is also a good child, both bright and lively," the old leader laughed heartily.

The security personnel and secretaries breathed a sigh of relief upon witnessing this scene.

The old leader had been in a foul mood lately, but now it seemed significantly improved. Indeed, Xibao was like a lucky star; even a letter from him could put the old leader in high spirits for half a day, eating several more pieces of braised pork.

Out of the five children, it was evident that the old leader’s favorite was Xibao.

After asking about Fubao and the triplets in turn, the old leader’s attention was all on Xibao. He engaged him in an extended conversation, repeatedly remarking how tall and grown he’d become, and took a keen interest in Xibao’s studies.

Upon learning that they would stay in the Capital for seven or eight days, the old leader immediately decided to keep Xibao with him.

"Come pick up Xibao before you leave," the old leader suggested.

Lu Jiang and Feng Qingxue dared not utter a word of objection; moreover, both of them respected the old leader greatly, and such an opportunity was something they, as parents, could hardly ask for.

Leaving the old leader’s house, the couple took the chance to visit Wang Xinsheng and Guo Ming with their four children.

Turns out, Guo Ming was at Wang Xinsheng’s place, saving them the need to run to her house as well.

When Wang Zhonghua learned that Xibao had been kept by the old leader, the boy, who had grown into a young teenager, was somewhat disappointed, muttering to himself. Guo Yan consoled him, "It’s okay, Xibao is in the compound. We’ll definitely see him."

Wang Zhonghua, upon hearing this, immediately cheered up.

Wang Xinsheng couldn’t help saying, "This kid is really fortunate, beyond anyone’s expectations."

Guo Ming glanced at him sideways, "Good fortune just means good luck; you can’t be jealous of it. Come on, Qingxue, let’s step aside. I need to ask you some questions properly, and let those men have their talk."

"All right, Master."

...Ten thousand words for now; I will update more when I’m better. It’s the end of the month—asking for votes, monthly tickets.