Rebirth in Famine: She Thrives by Lucky Space-Chapter 693 adoption

"Wife, I’ll go with this comrade to find a doctor with the child first. It’s a good opportunity to ask about adoption."

Jiang Xinyu nodded. She didn’t care much; the comment about raising two children not being much trouble made her heart move. Even though they already had three children, adding an adopted daughter seemed fine too. Besides, raising her from a young age, there would be no difference from having a biological child.

Now only three adults and little Jiang Shixian were left in the ward. This was the name the couple had just given to their newborn child.

"Girl, don’t worry, after you raise the child, we won’t claim her. She’ll be just like your own in the future."

"Auntie, if this works out, we’ll sign an agreement. Of course, all this will be in the agreement."

Liu Guilan felt very upset inside, realizing she was giving away her flesh and blood.

It was really hard to accept, yet she feared she couldn’t afford to raise another child after the first two daughters. Besides, she still wished to have a son.

About ten minutes later, the two men came back holding the child.

"Xinyu, the child is quite healthy, the doctor has checked."

Jiang Xinyu nodded, understanding that it was now up to them to discuss.

Tian Dajiang, urged by his mother-in-law, returned home. On the way, he thought a lot, realizing through contact with the couple that they were not ordinary people. His third daughter following them would surely lead a happy life.

He blamed himself for not having the ability to raise his own child.

Tian Dajiang returned home and saw his mother lying in bed.

"Mom."

"Da Jiang, why are you back?"

"Mom, I want to discuss something with you."

"There’s nothing to discuss. I already said, if you all have a son, I’ll help watch over him but for a daughter, I won’t take care of her."

"Mom, I know you’re tired, but Lanzi and I will try to work hard and take care of the children. Only during work hours, we need your help to watch them." Tian Dajiang wasn’t giving up.

"Impossible. I’m already at this age, my health isn’t good, and you want me to take care of those two liabilities? I’m telling you, give up the idea. I absolutely will not look after that girl for you."

"Mom, then let Lanzi resign to take care of the children at home."

"She’s just a lazy one, unable to bear a son, and yet without work. This kind of person shouldn’t stay in our family."

"Mom, then what do we do with the child?"

The elderly woman didn’t reply, but in fact, her idea was to give the child away, then they could focus on having more children.

She feared her son would resent her, so she’d never said this aloud.

Finally, Tian Dajiang gritted his teeth, "Mom, I think I want to give this child away; I’m truly out of options."

"That’s what I thought too, but I was afraid you’d blame me later. Sigh! Da Jiang, be sure to find her a good family."

"I understand, Mom; since you agree, I’ll head back to the hospital."

Tian Dajiang held no resentment towards his mother. Their family situation was unique; his mother was originally a concubine, and his father ran off with his first wife, leaving his mother to raise him alone. After the country was established, she joined a factory, and that’s how he got his job now.

Since childhood, he knew his mother’s hardships, so he tried to be as filial as possible, listening to her, except when marrying. He went against her wishes by marrying Liu Guilan.

His mother didn’t make it difficult for his wife, but she blamed them as a couple for not being promising, having three girls consecutively.

His mother wasn’t low in moral character; needing to live as they did was just out of necessity.

Dejectedly, Tian Dajiang walked down the street. Arriving at the hospital, he saw everyone in the ward staring at him, and he forced a weak smile.

"My mom has no objection; she agrees."

"Da Jiang, please go with this comrade to the police station to inquire; it’s best for peace of mind."

"Old Wei, can you go and check at the police station, and ask if there is any paperwork needed there?"

"Okay, I understand. If it’s possible, what will the child’s name be?"

Jiang Xinyu understood Wei Kaiyun’s intention, which was to handle it directly at the police station if possible.

"Let’s call her Tingting."

Wei Kaiyun nodded; all that mattered was his wife’s satisfaction.

The two men left again; fortunately, the police station was not far from the hospital.

Half an hour later, the ward door was pushed open. A woman entered, carrying a clay pot.

"Which one of you is Mr. Wei’s wife?"

"I am. You’re Sister-in-law Li, right?"

"Yes, dear sister, here’s some pig’s trotters soup I made for you; drink it quickly."

"Thank you, sister-in-law."

"Don’t mention it. I live right next to the hospital so it’s convenient to make soup. Sister-in-law, drink up; I’ve got fish soup simmering too, which I’ll bring over tonight."

Jiang Xinyu didn’t hold back, took the bowl, and sipped it slowly.

"Dear sister, drinking the soup alone is not enough; you need to eat some pig’s trotters. This is very nourishing; the baby relies entirely on you."

Jiang Xinyu drank the soup tasting unpleasantly and felt nauseated, but she knew she had to. Soon she’d have another child to feed.

Even now, she hadn’t seen the girl yet, but the couple looked good, the child surely had good genes and was healthy, certainly won’t be bad.

She drank half a bowl of soup and ate half a bowl of pig’s trotters. Couldn’t manage more.

Sister-in-law Li didn’t push further, leaving the clay pot. "Dear sister, the clay pot keeps warm; drink more later."

Jiang Xinyu thanked her again, watching her hurriedly leave.

Liu Guilan and her daughter looked at Jiang Xinyu, who seemed to have such good luck.

The little girl cried softly, "Auntie, bring the child to me; I’ll feed her."

Liu Guilan was about to speak but was interrupted. She wanted to feed the child herself.

Jiang Xinyu didn’t wish for Liu Guilan to feed the child; afraid she’d grow attached and find it hard to let go. This would cause greater pain.

The elderly woman sighed, "Girl, wait a moment. The child wet herself; I’ll change her before bringing her over."

Jiang Xinyu accepted the child, "Auntie, could you pull the curtain for me, please?"

This was the first sip of milk for the little girl. The child must’ve been starving and fed longer than her son.

Being newly born, her features weren’t distinguishable yet, but Jiang Xinyu smiled at the child somewhat amusedly, convincing herself that she was deceiving herself, pretending this was her own daughter and telling others she had twins.

After feeding the child, she placed her right next to her son, watching the two rosy children, Jiang Xinyu’s face bore a loving smile.

Outside the curtain, Liu Guilan silently shed tears. The child was no longer hers, and she couldn’t even get the chance to feed her.

"That’s that; it’s best for the child. Stop crying, take care of yourself, and know you’ve done right by her by finding her a good family."