Capítulo 530: Chapter 14 Joy of Having a Precious Child_2

Knowing he was joking, Qiao Shan didn’t get angry. She suppressed the tears in her eyes, hugged him, and made a fierce face, saying, “It’s already too late for regrets now.”

The two hugged and laughed together, then Qiao Shan leaned into his embrace and said, “Yinian, I will definitely not let down the trust you have in me.” At that moment, she truly felt embraced by his family.

Thinking about it, she found it funny. She had stayed with the Qiao family for so many years, moving from one luxurious house to another annually, yet she had never felt at home.

A thought struck her, and she voiced an idea she had long harbored, “Yinian, if we have a second child in the future, can we still keep the Shen surname?”

“Are you doing this to spite your parents too?” Shen Yinian couldn’t help but laugh and cry at the same time.

“I’m serious,” Qiao Shan said looking up, “I think the Shen surname is much better than the Qiao. Look at you; you grew up cared for by your in-laws and could choose your own future. Unlike me, having parents but feeling like I don’t. The way my parents treated me… if our children carry the Qiao surname, they will surely interfere in their education. Moreover, what if our children grow up and don’t want to go into business but want to do something else?”

Shen Yinian hesitated, “But don’t you want to take over Yuanfang Construction and Mengli Clothing?” He knew that from a young age, his wife was instilled with managing Yuanfang Construction and Mengli Clothing, and deep down, she always considered them hers.

“I don’t care about that now,” Qiao Shan smiled, “Don’t I have the properties you gave me? They’re no worse than Yuanfang Construction and Mengli Clothing. Although I still feel a bit regretful, I’ve come to terms with it.”

“Besides,” she slyly said, “My dad was naturally weak in reproductive ability; it was a fluke he could have me at all. If not, they would have had a second child a long time ago. They only have me as their daughter and no other relatives, would they really give Yuanfang Construction and Mengli Clothing to someone else? Those things ending up in my hands is just a matter of time.”

Shen Yinian couldn’t help but laugh. He didn’t care whether Shanshan could get her family’s properties, as long as she was happy.

Meanwhile, Lin Xiaoguai and Shen Chi were also discussing matrimonial matters.

“Do you think Shanshan can manage such a large property?” Lin Xiaoguai expressed her concerns.

“If she can’t manage it, then we’ll hire a professional manager,” Shen Chi casually said, “But it looks like she has the ambition to prove herself. Let’s just wait and see.”

He could tell his daughter-in-law was ambitious, but it didn’t bother him. Being ambitious was fine as long as she had a good heart.

After Shen Yinian went to report in Guang City, Qiao Shan continued her pregnancy rest at home, and Lin Xiaoguai started cooking more often to comfort her about her husband not being around, which made their mother-in-law and daughter-in-law relationship increasingly harmonious.

In late August the next year, Lin Xiaoguai was knitting a sweater for her yet-to-be-born grandson when Qiao Shan, having a nap nearby, suddenly woke up and frowned, “Mom, my stomach hurts a bit.”

Lin Xiaoguai was startled and stood up quickly, getting ready to go out, only to see Zhang Xin coming in from outside. Without further ado, she hurriedly instructed, “Zhang Xin, come and help me support Shanshan!”

Zhang Xin was stunned, but seeing Qiao Shan clutching her stomach, pale-faced, she quickly sprang into action and helped her out.

“Zhang Xin, tell Mrs. Zhang to boil some crucian carp soup and keep it ready. After Shanshan gives birth, I’ll call her to bring it over,” Lin Xiaoguai ordered before driving away.

“Okay…” Zhang Xin’s words trailed off into the wind as she watched the car disappear from view, only moving towards the house after a long moment.

Qiao Shan’s delivery was quick; they went to the hospital in the morning, and by evening, she gave birth. A baby boy weighing six pounds and two ounces, his cries were loud, reminiscent of Shen Yinian’s at birth.

“There you go, you should thank your mother-in-law for nurturing you well; otherwise, you couldn’t have had such a smooth delivery, especially since it’s your first,” Qiao Shan was still energetic after giving birth, while Lin Xiaoguai fed her soup and Han Shouzhen chattered on the side.

“Thanks, Mom,” Qiao Shan’s voice was weak, but her tone was very excited.

“Speaking of which, hasn’t Little Niangao come back yet?” Zheng Cuicui asked while holding the baby.

“He had already applied for a week’s parental leave, starting the day after tomorrow; who knew Shanshan would start early,” Lin Xiaoguai said helplessly.

“Look, he’s yawning.” Zheng Cuicui laughed as she brought the baby over for them to see.

“Do you guys think the child looks more like Little Niangao or like Shanshan?” Han Shouzhen poked the baby’s tiny nose.

“Can’t tell with the eyes still closed, but the rest… seems more like Shanshan,” Zheng Cuicui observed.

“Ah…” Qiao Shan looked disappointed, “I was hoping he would look more like Yinian. It’s such a loss if the child didn’t inherit his looks.”

“Looking like you isn’t bad either; Little Niangao’s features are somewhat delicate, but yours are more endearing,” seeing her like this, Lin Xiaoguai reassured her.

Still a bit down, Qiao Shan poked her son’s swaddle, “He really can’t tell.”

“It’s alright, you can’t force it. If he knew you were displeased, he’d definitely feel sad.”

As if to prove Zheng Cuicui’s words, the little guy started wailing loudly.

Qiao Shan was startled and quickly picked up her son to soothe him, “Little darling, don’t cry, Mommy doesn’t dislike you, Mommy loves you the most.”

It was funny; it seemed as though the baby was comforted as he stopped crying after puckering his lips.

Qiao Shan breathed a sigh of relief and looked up to ask, “By the way, Mom, have you notified my parents?”

“I called first thing in the morning, but the secretary picked up, saying they were in a meeting. They should be able to come over after a while,” Lin Xiaoguai said somewhat awkwardly.

Qiao Shan appeared unsurprised and then asked, “What about Dad, why isn’t he here?” Although she didn’t talk much with Shen Chi on a daily basis, she had a good impression of her reserved and dependable father-in-law. (To be continued. If you like this work, welcome to Qidian (qidian.com) to cast your recommended votes and monthly tickets. Your support is my biggest motivator. Mobile users, please go to m.qidian.com to read.)