Chapter 161

Chen Xueru heard the shout and hurried out from the inner hall. When she saw the person coming, she said happily, "Zhiguo, why are you here at this time? Is my sister giving birth?"

"It was born last night. It's another big fat boy."

Li Zhiguo guessed that there was a noble lady in the inner hall, so he simply went to the counter to talk with his concubine, and it would not have any impact if he spoke in a low voice.

"Zhiguo, I'm going to the hospital tomorrow to send some things over."

Chen Xueru did think about having another child, but firstly it was too troublesome, and secondly she didn't have that much time, and learning chess was enough.

"Then tomorrow afternoon. I may not be able to get up in the morning."

Li Zhiguo thought it would be a good idea to go and take a look. The truth would eventually come out. He only had two wives, not three wives and four concubines. It was just a small mistake, not a big deal.

"Okay, I'll come over this afternoon."

Chen Xueru was in a good mood. The fact that the man came to see her at this time showed that she was very important.

"Boss Chen." Someone suddenly shouted, and another noble lady came to the door.

"Xue Ru, go and do your work. I have to go back soon."

Li Zhiguo looked at his watch, but the time was not right.

"Well, see you tomorrow afternoon."

Seeing that the person who came was the wife of a leader, Chen Xueru had to greet her personally, so she went over.

"He Yumei, come here for a moment."

Li Zhiguo rarely comes here, so he needs to understand the situation in the store.

"Here I am, Manager Li."

He Yumei hurried over and reported casually and in a low voice what had happened in the store recently.

Li Zhiguo listened and nodded repeatedly, then called the accountant over. He took a look at the account books and found everything was fine, so he didn't need to do anything for the time being.

"Yumei, when you see Zhao Yali, tell her that I will go to the tavern in a few days."

"Ok."

He Yumei quickly agreed and chatted for a few more words before seeing Manager Li leave. He came suddenly and left decisively.

……

In the evening, when Li Zhiguo returned to the yard, he learned that Yan Bugui had already gone to the backyard. This was a bit too proactive.

There were not many people in the middle courtyard. As soon as I arrived at the back yard, I heard Sha Zhu's loud voice and there was a fragrance in the air.

"Hey, Li Zhiguo, you're back. The wine bottles are all on the table."

Yan Bugui just happened to come out of Xu's house with a few plates in his hands to wash. There were only two people in Xu Damao's family, and the plates they used on a daily basis were not enough, so they had to use the stock.

"That's a good feeling!"

Li Zhiguo washed his hands and went to Xu's house. It was very lively inside. Shazhu and Jia Dongxu were there. Jingru took Xiaoguanxiang to play with Tang Chunyan in the inner room.

Peanuts and several cold dishes have been placed on the table, with ten bottles of Erguotou in the middle. Are they planning to get drunk?

"Xu Damao, you really are willing to give it up!"

"Li Zhiguo, I've been waiting for you. Come on and drink. I'll personally cook some delicious dishes today."

Xu Damao, wearing an apron, became the main person in charge of cooking. His fellow apprentices, Sha Zhu and Jia Dongxu, could only help out on the side.

"Silly Zhu, go call the second uncle and the first uncle over as well."

"Okay!" Sha Zhu ran out and found the person after a while.

Here, Xu Damao prepared two dishes first, took them out of the house, and brought Chunyan and the two children to the Li family.

"Chunyan, take care of Jingru and Xiaoguanxiang and let them rest early after they finish eating. Li Zhiguo still needs to drink for a while."

Xu Damao put the food on the table and saw Xiao Jingru quickly taking out Xiao Guanxiang's dishes and chopsticks. She also knows how to do housework.

Tang Chunyan lowered her voice and said, "Da Mao, is the method you mentioned reliable?"

"Of course it's reliable. I've invited so many people to my house to drink and celebrate. It will warm up the atmosphere in our house. Soon we will be able to have a baby. This is a folk remedy that the doctor told me. It works."

Xu Damao made up an excuse and learned a lot from Li Zhiguo.

"Well, I'll come back after I put Xiaoguan Xiang and Jingru to sleep."

Tang Chunyan didn't think much about it. This folk remedy would only cost a little money, and it would be a good thing to treat everyone to a meal.

"Hey!" Xu Damao returned to the room and hurriedly asked Jia Dongxu to pour some wine.

"Li Zhiguo, you guys drink first, I'll come later."

"Well, you've learned your lesson. You know you'll get drunk easily once you sit at the table. You want to make it to the end today, right?"

Li Zhiguo wanted to say something, but then he saw the Dongxu brothers toasting him, so he had to give them face.

"Dongxu, let's go together."

"Thank you bro!"

Jia Dongxu was also a fierce man. He drank half a cup in one gulp. He had to drink more of the free wine. His alcohol tolerance must have been trained.

"You rock!"

Li Zhiguo couldn't afford to lose face, so he had to drink half a glass of wine. The wine was quite tasty.

Yan Bugui grabbed some peanuts and put them in his mouth to fill his stomach before drinking the drink.

"Li Zhiguo, I'll have a drink with you too."

Sha Zhu picked up the cup and said, "Sister Qin has given birth to two children for you. You have to be nicer to others in the future."

"No, I, okay, Shazhu, you are right."

Li Zhiguo was too lazy to explain to the joker, it was all because of the wine. He came to his senses and realized that his brothers wanted to get him drunk today.

It just so happened that he had always taken good care of his stomach and had never gotten drunk, so he let himself go today. If he drank too much, he could take a nap and then go to the hospital at noon tomorrow.

"The food is here, chicken stewed with mushrooms!"

Xu Damao brought a clay pot to the table. His family had a lot of mountain products, which his father gave as gifts when he showed movies to people.

"Three uncles and brothers, I'll have a drink with you too."

Xu Damao took a cup from the chopping board, toasted with everyone, and then went back to cook. He was busy for a while making smashed cucumbers.

As people were toasting each other on the field, Jia Dongxu was the first to fall down. He really couldn't hold his liquor.

Soon after, Yi Zhonghai couldn't bear it anymore and was defeated. His face turned red and he got angry.

But there are also some amazing ones. Liu Haizhong drinks at home every day, while Yan Bugui doesn't dare to get drunk in order to eat more food.

Sha Zhu has a strong foundation. It's nothing else. He has been single for more than 20 years and has a bottle of wine, but he has managed to hold on without falling down.

Xu Damao seized the opportunity, toasted a few more times, and finally came to the table.

"Xu Damao, you are fine today. You are not drunk yet."

Sha Zhu was already drunk and felt something was wrong. Xu Damao would get drunk after just a few drinks in the factory. He had been thinking about when he could use this opportunity to trick Xu Damao.

"This is a huge amount, bro. Alcohol was banned a while ago."

Xu Damao picked up the bottle and poured himself another glass. Actually, there was only a little wine in it, mixed with water. He knew his alcohol tolerance very well.

"Li Zhiguo, I'm toasting you a glass to thank you for accepting me as your brother."

"Da, Damao, you are being too formal."

Li Zhiguo felt that he was in trouble and actually got carried away. While he was still sober, he hurriedly said, "Da Mao, ask Chunyan to help me take care of Xiao Guanxiang tomorrow morning and wake me up at noon so that I won't be late."

"Don't worry, Chunyan only likes the little Guanxiang. Come, drink. Second Master, fill it up, let's drink together."

Xu Damao raised his glass frequently, and finally succeeded in knocking over the whole audience.

He quickly ran to the homes of three uncles and asked three aunts to take the person away.

Jia Dongxu was supported by Chen Bihua and could no longer walk.

Unexpectedly, Jia Zhang also came to join in the fun, "Oh, Li Zhiguo is drunk, I'll take him back."

"No, Jia Zhang, you take Sha Zhu back. I'm here with Li Zhiguo. It's just a few steps away."

Xu Damao quickly stopped the man and said, "You almost ruined the whole thing."

"Well, I'll take you there."

Jia Zhang hugged Sha Zhu and walked towards the central courtyard. When they arrived at Lao He's house, she threw Sha Zhu on the bed and started searching on the stove. As a result, she only found a piece of bacon, which she took away.

Xu Damao walked around in the backyard and when he returned home, he saw Chunyan had already returned.

"Da Mao, Brother Li is drunk, send him back home to rest."

Who knew that Xu Damao didn't answer, but closed the door and knelt down with a thud.

"Da Mao, what are you doing?!"

Chunyan was stunned. Why did he kneel down?

Xu Damao knelt on the ground and choked up, saying, "Chunyan, I want to be honest with you. Last month, Li Zhiguo and I went to the hospital for a checkup, and the doctor said that I couldn't have children with my body."

"Ah! Didn't you say it was nothing?"

Tang Chunyan was stunned and turned pale instantly. How would she live without a child in the future? The saliva could drown her.

"Chunyan, Li Zhiguo asked me to adopt a child, but it's better than having my own child.

He is here today. You finally got him drunk. Let him have a baby with you. He doesn't know what you are doing now because he is drunk.

There are three old men in the yard, Sha Zhu who likes to make trouble, and even Jia Dongxu is drunk. These five families cannot make any trouble tonight.

I'm going to drink now and get myself drunk. If you and Li Zhiguo have a child, it will definitely be a boy. Look, Sister Qin has given birth to two sons, and Xiao Guan Xiang is so handsome.

Li Zhiguo is in good health and has a good brain. If he has a child with you, he will definitely be good-looking and smart. "

After Xu Damao finished speaking, he didn't give Chunyan a chance to speak. He quickly grabbed the bottle and drank half of it. He fell to the ground in a thud. He was really drunk. "This!"

Tang Chunyan was in a dilemma. How should she choose? After a long time, she helped Xu Damao lie down on the chair and covered him with a quilt.

After a while, the lights in Lao Xu's house were turned off and the yard was peaceful.

……

"Dad, Daddy!"

"Hush, Xiao Guanxiang, your father is still sleeping, don't disturb him, auntie will take you to play."

Tang Chunyan took Xiao Guan Xiang away and kissed him hard several times when they got home.

"Xiao Guanxiang, can I give you a younger brother? You can play with him in the future."

"Aunt, I have a younger brother. Dad said my mother gave birth to him in the hospital."

Xiao Guanxiang was playing with the toys on the sofa and had become very familiar with the place.

Tang Chunyan hurried to check the pot and found that the steamed eggs were ready. She then took them out and fed them to Xiao Guanxiang with a spoon.

"Morning, silly!"

Xu Damao was riding his bicycle with a happy look on his face, except that he felt a little dizzy because he drank too much last night.

"Good morning, Damao. You are good, aren't you drunk last night?"

Sha Zhu woke up early in the morning and found that he had not even taken off his shoes while lying in bed. He decided to just wear them and go to work. How convenient.

"How come I'm not drunk? It was Chunyan who woke me up this morning, otherwise I would have been late for work.

Silly Zhu, my buddy and Chunyan are planning to have a baby, and we'll have a big fat boy next year, so you better hurry up and find a partner."

After Xu Damao finished speaking, he whistled and was in a very good mood.

"Hey, it's not easy for me to find a partner. With my conditions, I must find a good one."

Shazhu has stood up. His father has run away and he is now the head of the family.

The two chatted for a while, then arrived at the steel mill and went about their business.

……

It was already noon when Li Zhiguo woke up with a frown. Damn it, he was really drunk. This feeling was unbearable. Next time, no one could persuade him otherwise. He couldn't drink so much anymore. It was bad for his stomach.

I looked at my watch and fortunately, it was only a few minutes to twelve, so I didn't miss the time.

"Shut down the ring!"

"Brother Li, you're awake. I just said I was coming to call you. Guan Xiang is playing in my room."

Tang Chunyan walked in. She also looked at her watch and arrived at almost twelve o'clock.

"Chunyan, who sent me back last night?"

Li Zhiguo sat up and shook his head. He was still a little groggy. He didn't know how much he drank last night.

"I don't know either. It seems to be the second uncle or someone else. Damao is also drunk."

Tang Chunyan's eyes were a little evasive and she didn't look at Li Ge'er's eyes.

"Hey! Never mind about that. Just go and watch over Guan Xiang. I'll get up right away. By the way, lunch..."

He thought about having lunch together outside at noon. After all, with others helping to take care of Xiao Guanxiang, he could get a good sleep.

Who knew Chunyan hurriedly said: "I've ordered takeout, let's eat together at my house."

"Oh, you ordered takeout? Okay, I'll eat and then I have to go to the hospital to see your sister Qin. I'll have to trouble you to look after Xiao Guanxiang in the afternoon."

Li Zhiguo then went to wash up, and Chunyan helped him pour water for washing his face. Second Aunt came out to wash vegetables at that moment, but she didn't say anything when she saw him. This is a common occurrence!

At noon, Li Zhiguo had takeout at Xu's house, which was unexpectedly very sumptuous. Tang Chunyan ordered meals from two restaurants. This was really a game.

With Xiao Guanxiang around, the three of them don't have to avoid suspicion when eating together. Besides, he is a good person and there has never been any scandal about him in the courtyard.

"Chunyan, I'm going to the hospital now. I'll have to trouble you to take care of Xiao Guanxiang."

"Okay, say hello to Sister Qin for me."

Tang Chunyan smiled as she watched Li Ge'er's back as he walked away. She touched her belly and returned to the house happily.

Li Zhiguo rode his brand new bicycle to the hospital. As soon as he entered the ward, he saw that others were already packing their things.

"Huai Ru, what are you doing? Are you going to be discharged from the hospital?"

"Zhiguo, now that you are here, I have recovered. I should go home to recuperate after giving birth. It is inconvenient to stay in the hospital."

Qin Huairu didn't want her husband to run back and forth, and the hospital was indeed not as good as home.

"Is he really recovered?"

After Li Zhiguo confirmed it, he quickly said, "That will have to wait a while. Chen Xueru wants to come to see you this afternoon. Her identity makes it inconvenient for her to come to our hospital, and she can't find a place."

"Sister Xueru is coming over!"

Qin Huairu thought about the big red envelope that Chen Xueru had given her. Although she returned it later, she had to give it to someone else again.

"Yes, I went to Qianmen Street yesterday and happened to meet her and we talked a few words."

"Well, wait then."

That being said, I still have to pack my things and I can leave anytime later.

Li Zhiguo was holding his youngest son in his arms, and he loved him very much. If he had the conditions, it would be fine to have more children. He could afford to raise them.

Not long after, Chen Xueru arrived, carrying something.

"Sister, let me see Xiaobao."

Chen Xueru handed the bag in her hand to Li Zhiguo and went to take the child.

"Sister Xueru, please excuse me for making this trip."

Qin Huairu suddenly thought that she had not yet visited Sister Xueru's son, which was a bit inappropriate. She would ask the man to take her there when she was free.

"What's the trouble? Look at Xiaobao and Xue. They look so much like Xiaoguan Xiang."

Chen Xueru almost let it slip that it was a matter of habit. She kept asking to learn chess at home every day.

She now feels that Xiaobao and Xueyi look very similar when they were born, they are truly brothers.

"It's quite similar."

Qin Huairu had discovered this a long time ago. This was a good thing. The eldest child looked so cute. The younger child would definitely be good-looking and popular in the future.

Li Zhiguo coughed and suddenly changed the subject, "Xue Ru, in the cafeteria, when you have time, ask Lao He to teach Guang You, Guang Jun and the others."

"Hey! Even if you don't tell me, I will keep it in mind."

Chen Xueru suddenly thought of something and quickly took out a red envelope and put it in Xiaobao's swaddling clothes. "This is for Xiaobao, sister, you have to keep it."

"Sister Xueru, look, I've made you spend money again."

Qin Huairu thought that she would give a return gift to Sister Xueru's son someday.

"What's the big deal? It's just a small token of my appreciation. Sister, you are about to be discharged from the hospital. You have packed everything. Why don't you stay for a few more days?"

Chen Xueru is an experienced person and knows what it feels like to have a child.

"Everything has recovered. The second child was easier than the first."

Qin Huairu was chatting happily. She had given birth to two sons, which was worthy of the Li family. She would raise the two sons well in the future. It would be better to have another son, but she was afraid that she would be too busy to take care of the grandchildren in the future. So, should she give birth to a daughter?

But this also depends on God's arrangement. Zhiguo cherishes his daughter.

After a while, Chen Xueru said goodbye and just walked away. It would be easy to call a tricycle outside the hospital.

Chen Xueru didn't say anything to Li Zhiguo. She was older than Qin Huairu and should have the tolerance of an older woman.

Here, Qin's mother and Qin Huairu carried Xiaobao and rode back on a tricycle.

As for Li Zhiguo, he came by bicycle, which was very convenient and he could even get to the front.

When Qin Huairu arrived at the gate of the courtyard, all the aunts had arrived, and Chunyan was also waiting with Xiao Guanxiang.

"Mom, is this my brother? He's too young."

Xiao Guan Xiang saw his baby brother and thought it was not fun.

"What's so small? You are not a child yet."

Qin Huairu squatted down and kissed Xiao Guanxiang. Even after having the younger baby, she did not forget the older baby. They are both sons.

"Look everyone, Xiaobao and Guan Xiang looked exactly alike when they were born."

"Really? I still remember that look. I'm sure I'll be as well-behaved as Xiaoguan Xiang in the future."

"Qin Huairu, you are so lucky to have given birth to two big fat boys."

The aunties said nice things but they were not envious. In this courtyard, except Yi Zhonghai, other families can have children. Wait, there seems to be another one named Xu Damao, but the others are still young and there is still a lot of time in the future. Maybe they will have children soon.

Qin Huairu was wearing a hat at the time so as not to catch a cold, she went home quickly.

The residents in the courtyard also took action and delivered things to the door, some of which had already been delivered.

"Oh, Mrs. Chen, you are so polite."

"Auntie Wang, it's already so cooked, look, you gave me so many eggs."

"Aunt Jiang, why are you joining in the fun? Your family has had a hard time. Okay, I'll take this. When Huairu is out of confinement, I'll hold a full-month banquet, and you have to bring your whole family to have a meal."

Li Zhiguo was very polite, but he was not happy to receive the gift.

Even the deaf old lady came to join in the fun and donated thirty kilograms of food coupons that she had saved.

"Madam, you're wasting money."

(End of this chapter)