Fortunate Eighties: The Bewitching Female Rival Who Tamed Her Husband with Skill
Chapter 155: Children Speak Their Minds

Chapter 155: Chapter 155: Children Speak Their Minds

The happiest of all were the sisters Xiao Yu and Xiao Xue, who pulled their younger sibling and ran to the west room to change their clothes.

The three brothers naturally had their share, but these clothes and shoes obviously weren’t as colorful and adorable as those of the little girls.

The three siblings changed into pink dresses, looking as pretty as three little western dolls.

"So pretty, really pretty, grandma’s treasures look just like dolls."

Mrs. Lu smiled and ordered her second son, "Second boy, since you’re not busy, just take the things your brother and elder sister-in-law sent over to your brother’s."

"Okay, mom, I’ll go right now."

...

Ever since Lu Xiaogu went back to take care of her eldest daughter-in-law’s childbirth and postpartum care, Mrs. Lu was left to care for the triplets alone. Susu, worried that her mother-in-law couldn’t handle it all, avoided going out as much as she could.

Yesterday, she received a joyful phone call from Uncle Lu.

Fu Min’s wife, Wang Yun, had given birth, welcoming a baby boy weighing over six jin.

Mrs. Lu was overjoyed for her little aunt, knowing that she wasn’t the mean mother-in-law type, she’d be thrilled whether it was a grandson or granddaughter.

After June ended, Father Lu officially retired from the textile factory.

Nowadays, heavily impacted by the private economy, the once glorious state-owned enterprises were on the brink of collapse.

In an era about to face a wave of layoffs, Father Lu’s retirement was largely a good thing.

Of course, Father Lu was ecstatic, with no sense of loss for the workplace where he had spent over thirty years.

After settling Da Hei in the pickling yard, he couldn’t wait to catch a ride to the Provincial City.

Hahaha, the old man finally had the chance to dote on his grandchildren.

"Pingping and Anan and Lele, look who’s back?" Father Lu said with a beaming smile, opening his arms to the little ones.

"Grandpa."

The triplets immediately rushed to hug their grandpa’s legs, calling out "Grandpa, Grandpa" with each breath.

Susu...why is this feeling like the Calabash Brothers?

"Oh my, my good treasures, from now on, Grandpa won’t be leaving, and I’ll stay with you guys, okay?"

"Okay."

As they spoke, the triplets tugged at Grandpa’s arms and pants, leading him inside.

"Grandma, Grandpa’s back."

Mrs. Lu could hardly bear to look at the foolishly smiling face of her old man. Looking back at how grim her eldest brother’s face was when he retired, and then looking at this old man—smiling like a blooming chrysanthemum.

Susu silently watched the old couple bicker lovingly, holding in her laughter until her shoulders shook like a sieve.

Before long, it was mid-July, and the weather had gotten increasingly hot.

Su Xianyue and Bai Xiao had suffered labor pains one after the other and were rushed to the hospital.

By the time the news reached them, the two had already given birth, both to baby boys.

Mrs. Lu was so anxious she was beside herself. The in-laws hurriedly made a trip to the vegetable market, bringing back two old hens and a pig’s trotter.

The mother-in-law and daughter-in-law bustled about the kitchen, with two large pots—one stewing old hen soup, the other simmering soybean pig trotter soup.

"Mom, you take the malted milk, formula, and brown sugar to the hospital to see the younger siblings and Xian Yue. When the chicken soup is ready, I’ll bring it over later."

"Okay, okay, okay."

Mrs. Lu, carrying the items, hurried off to the hospital with her husband.

"Tianyu, Xiao Yu, keep an eye on your little brothers and sisters."

"Got it, Auntie."

"Alright, mom, don’t worry."

In the heat of the summer, two large pots boiling in the kitchen made the whole house unbearably hot.

Susu, steamed and sweating profusely, fanned herself while occasionally checking the fire.

All six siblings were chased by Susu into the yard, each holding a small stool, playing in the shaded area.

Once the chicken soup was ready, Susu turned down the fire under the pork knuckle stew to let it simmer slowly.

Carrying two large food containers on a tricycle, with six kids also aboard, she pedaled off.

With no adults at home, they weren’t comfortable leaving the children alone. So they brought them all along.

With 11-year-old Tianyu and Xiao Yu and the eight-year-old Xiao Xue around, the triplets were led by their older brothers and sisters, their little hands held tightly.

Arriving at the hospital, the six siblings obediently followed their mother and second aunt.

Susu, with sweat dripping from her forehead, found the ward, feeling the sweat beads trickle down her back.

"Dad, Mom, Auntie, the chicken soup is very hot. Be careful when drinking."

"Oh dear, thank you so much, Xiaoxiao and your elder sister-in-law, for all your hard work. Auntie doesn’t know how to express her gratitude."

Bai Xiao’s mother was a woman with a pleasant temperament, and she handled things in such a way that made others comfortable.

Mrs. Lu also felt sympathy for her daughter-in-law, and quickly came over to assist the second daughter-in-law, "Susu, take a seat and rest for a bit, Mom will take the chicken soup to Xian Yue."

"No need, Mom, I was just about to go and see Xian Yue."

...

"Xian Yue, Aunt, Xiao Sun."

"Second sister-in-law."

"Susu, take a seat, look at you sweating."

The Aunt, Liu Fen, quickly pulled over a stool for Susu to sit on, then went to pat the little ones on their heads one by one.

"How is Xian Yue feeling? Are you in much discomfort? Me and grandma made some chicken soup; let it cool before you drink. At home, we’re also stewing soybean and pig trotter soup, we’ll bring it over for you and your third sister-in-law this afternoon."

Su Xianyue smiled gently, "Thank you, elder sister-in-law, I’m feeling quite alright."

While the adults were talking, they saw a few children gathered around their red, chubby little brother, murmuring amongst themselves.

Susu chuckled, "What are you all whispering about?"

"Mom, the baby brother is so ugly."

"He looks like a little monkey."

"He’s so red, not cute at all."

Susu, "..."

The innocent remarks from the little ones amused all the adults.

Susu patted their little heads, "You all looked like this when you were born, too. You’ll look better as you grow."

The triplets wore an expression that said, ’Mommy, how can you trick a child like this’, clearly not convinced.

"Hey, look at these mischievous little rascals."

...

Due to the shortage of hospital beds and since their condition wasn’t serious, Su Xianyue and Bai Xiao were discharged and went home that same evening.

——

"Dad, Mom, we missed you so much."

Jiang Nan choked up in an instant, sniffing, "Babies, Dad and Mom miss you, too. Right now we are working hard to make money, hoping we can bring our treasures over soon."

"Okay, Dad and Mom should eat and sleep well."

"Dad and Mom, while making money, you must also take good care of your health. My sister and I are having a great time at Uncle and Auntie’s house; don’t worry about us."

Hearing their children’s sensible words, the parents’ hearts ached even more, "Alright, Mom and Dad promise our little Yu, let me talk to Grandma for a bit."

Mrs. Lu quickly took the phone, "Hello, eldest son, everything at home is fine, you and your wife take care of yourselves."

"Okay, got it, Mom. Little Yu said Third Brother and Sister and Xian Yue also had babies."

"Yes, all boys, the house is full of boys now."

"What? Your wife is selling boxed meals now?"

"Yes, just at our worksite. I help her sell them after work, business is pretty good."

After hanging up the phone, Mrs. Lu was astonished. Such a huge change for the eldest son’s wife?!

...

With the third daughter-in-law in her confinement and the in-laws unable to help much, Mrs. Lu made chicken soup at home every day, and Father Lu would make the trip to deliver it.

During this time, the house always smelled of chicken soup, and the adults and children alike grew noticeably plumper.

Susu finished her soup in one breath, put down the bowl, and wiped her mouth.

"Why do I feel like I’m back when I gave birth to the three little ones and was in confinement?"