Chapter 273: 273 happiness
Jiang Xinyu and Zhang Shuping both laughed. Yes, Zhang Baozhen really is straightforward and outspoken. Wei Kaiyun played with his son on the side, listening to the three of them laugh heartily, feeling that such a wife was also quite good.
The two finished their meal and left. Wei Kaiyun immediately abandoned his son and cozied up to his wife.
"I'm going to take a bath, go prepare the bathwater."
"Sure." He prepared the bathwater for his wife, and then helped his son with his bath. This little guy just loves bathing now. Once he's in the basin, he doesn't want to come out.
July came, and the weather got even hotter, but the exams were also approaching. It seemed like there was light at the end of the tunnel.
This pregnancy was much better than when she was pregnant with Shi Jinghao, especially mentally. There was no fear or anxiety.
Moreover, during this pregnancy, Jiang Xinyu felt prettier than before. She eventually concluded that it was because her mood was better.
Today was the exam, and Jiang Xinyu felt truly ashamed; this was the attitude toward studying. The classroom was so quiet that even the sound of flipping pages felt embarrassing.
During the two days of exams, Jiang Xinyu felt uncomfortable; it was too hot. She couldn't tell if it was because she was pregnant or if it was really due to the temperature, but everyone else seemed quite calm.
Now the family of three spent more time together, and the little one loved sitting in the basin most.
"Aren't you uncomfortable suddenly idling like this?" Jiang Xinyu asked Wei Kaiyun.
"No, I wish every day would be like this from now on."
Jiang Xinyu pursed her lips and smiled, a bit skeptical of his words. She would probably be bored after one or two months.
They had to wait another week for the results. In the evening, Wei Kaiyun pestered Jiang Xinyu, "Honey, let's go home. Let's not wait for the results; let's get the marriage certificate."
"It's too hot; I'm afraid Shi Jinghao would feel uncomfortable."
Wei Kaiyun touched his wife's belly, also feeling that her condition wasn't suited for sitting in a car for too long.
"Honey, we already have two kids, but I'm still not officially recognized. I feel so wronged."
"Get lost. Isn't it because the conditions don't allow it? Don't bring this up in the future."
Wei Kaiyun was resigned, wondering why it was so difficult to become official.
Every day the three would go out to buy vegetables together, then nest at home, with Jiang Xinyu reading and studying while Wei Kaiyun looked after their son.
Their happiness made Bai Hongying quite pleased to observe. Few couples have such a good relationship.
Wei Kaiyun's gaze never left Jiang Xinyu. Always following her, even when playing with his son, he would occasionally lift his head to glance at his wife.
The results came back, and they were decent. The counselor suggested she write another application for party membership, allowing her to become a probationary member.
"I didn't expect to join the party at school; I thought I had no chance." Jiang Xinyu was a bit excited, joining the party was quite an anticipation.
"It's been especially strict these years; it's good you can join in your last year."
"I'll call Qian Jun; he also said it was quite difficult.
Wonder how he's doing now? I'll go call and ask this afternoon." Wei Kaiyun was unwilling but had no reason to refuse.
"What's wrong?" Jiang Xinyu asked casually since Wei Kaiyun didn't respond.
"Nothing, just don't worry about other things now."
"Okay, I understand, but Qian Jun has indeed been quite nice to me. Although the second time I went out partly because of him, I really didn't blame him."
"My wife doesn't hold grudges."
"Why make things difficult for yourself? Sometimes letting others go is letting yourself go."
"Well said!" Wei Kaiyun gave a thumbs-up.
Around three in the afternoon, the child woke up, and the three went to the post office, "Hello!"
"Director Jiang, Secretary Pan and I talked about you yesterday. Director Jiang, are you coming back for summer vacation?"
"Not going back, too hot, I'll wait till graduation.
By the way, where's Mr. Qian?"
"Went to the workshop, Vice Factory Director Yao has developed a new product."
"That's great."
"Director Jiang, Kong Mengjie from your village gave birth, a chubby boy; it's been a week today."
"That's good; they have both a son and a daughter."
"Indeed, Director Huang is quite happy."
Jiang Xinyu was indifferent; Huang Hongwei didn't lack sons, it's just that these two children were born to his beloved woman.
"Oh, Ailing is pregnant too."
"I know, she wrote to me. Secretary Song, when are you getting married?"
"No one suitable, Director Jiang. My mom doesn't insist I must go home to find someone now; as long as I want to get married, it's fine." Song Qingqing laughed heartily after speaking.
"If there's no one you like, let Ailing's partner help introduce someone, working at the police station isn't bad."
"I haven't decided, though several have been introduced to me."
"Think carefully, I won't chat more, don't let it delay your work."
"Sure, I'll write you a letter."
"Alright."
Jiang Xinyu hung up, smiled at her husband and son waiting on the side, and they went out to buy vegetables together.
Kong Mengjie wasn't as happy as others claimed. Looking at her son, whose features were gradually becoming apparent, she felt lost.
The child resembled Zhao Zhongshuo, making her feel very insecure.
Especially when she saw Huang Hongwei's affection for the child, it made her even more uncomfortable.
Serving her during the postpartum period was Tian Shulan.
"What's wrong with you?"
"Nothing, Mom, did you send my second brother off? Did my eldest brother mention when he'd return?"
"No, he still wants to climb higher and hasn't planned to come home."
"My eldest brother is already twenty-eight, right? No suitable match in the army?"
"I asked him, but he won't say anything; I'm so worried. Your second brother only has a daughter, and your eldest brother isn't married; when can I hold a grandson?"
"I didn't expect my second brother's mother-in-law to get pregnant; she's over forty."
"What's so surprising? There are fifty-year-olds having children."
At that moment, voices were heard in the courtyard.
Tian Shulan immediately went out and saw a young man entering with many things.
"Aunty, I'm Zhao Zhongshuo from the textile factory, came to see Kong Mengjie and the child."
"Come in, please. Why be so polite? Bringing so many things?"
Zhao Zhongshuo smiled and followed her inside.
Even family men wouldn't casually enter the room, but because it was summer, there were no curtains, and he brought so many things, making Tian Shulan happy, so she directly led Zhao Zhongshuo inside.
"Mengjie, I came to see you." Zhao Zhongshuo took a deep look at Kong Mengjie, leaning on the kang, feeling fortunate. Although they didn't become a family, they had a son together.