Reborn as a Rich Woman in the Eighties-Chapter 731 - 730: Harsh Words!

Hao Xiaoyun sat down and said to Lin Xia and Lu Zheng, "the little girl is red and rosy, thin and small, but she seems quite healthy, and her crying is also loud. frёewebnoѵēl.com

All newborns are like this, they’ll look better once they grow up. Yang Wanmeng is quite good-looking, so the child’s appearance definitely won’t be bad!"

Lin Xia really liked children, and upon hearing Hao Xiaoyun’s description, she couldn’t help but curl up the corners of her mouth, "Yeah! She will probably be a pretty little girl when she grows up!"

The two of them chatted away happily, taking turns in the conversation.

Seeing them like this, Lu Zheng, as a man, couldn’t join in the conversation, so he made an excuse to step out and give them some space.

After Lu Zheng left, Hao Xiaoyun hung her head and sighed, "With Lu Zheng here, I didn’t feel it was appropriate to say!

Yang Wanmeng’s mother-in-law is probably unhappy because she gave birth to a girl; her face shows it, and she does her chores with a lot of slamming and banging.

Yang Wanmeng even specifically asked me in a quiet voice to come and see her when I have time!

But with her mother-in-law there, it’s not good for us outsiders to visit too often!

I really feel sorry for her; who knows what state she’ll be in by the end of the postnatal period!"

Hao Xiaoyun had indeed been annoyed with Yang Wanmeng before, and usually, she was closer to Lin Xia.

But now, seeing Yang Wanmeng in this situation, she truly felt sympathetic and sad.

With Yang Wanmeng’s mother-in-law acting like this today, the following month would surely be incredibly tough.

Lin Xia was unable to do anything about it, so she could only advise, "Sister-in-law! Since she’s asked you to, just go up and check on her from time to time, and have a chat with her! It’ll prevent her from feeling too suffocated!"

Her prejudice against Yang Wanmeng still had not cleared, but that did not stop her from feeling sympathy for the other woman.

In the following month, Lin Xia and her family often heard the baby’s crying coming from the upstairs apartment.

Lately, there had even been a few quarrels; it sounded like Yang Wanmeng and her mother-in-law, with Nie Siming’s shouting mixed in.

Lin Xia couldn’t go upstairs to visit, so she always got updates about Yang Wanmeng from Hao Xiaoyun.

Whenever she heard that Yang Wanmeng and her mother-in-law had had another argument, Lin Xia couldn’t help but shake her head.

She involuntarily speculated about what her own postnatal period would be like.

If she were to have two daughters as well, would her mother-in-law Shao Meirou still treat her with the same amount of caring and concern as now?

Fortunately, her sister, Lin Qiu, would come to take care of her when the time came. Otherwise, she couldn’t help but worry about her own confinement period.

After all, Lu Zheng was a man, and it was uncertain whether he could be there when she gave birth.

Relying on someone who might not be around was even less reassuring than having everything thought out and prepared in advance.

Shao Meirou, who was far away in the provincial capital, was recently very busy. Lin Xia and her family had already promised to return two months before the due date to await the birth.

Therefore, she needed to start making some preparations.

To allow her father to see his great-grandchild every day, she decided to have her confinement at her father’s house.

She then rearranged Lu Zheng and her room simply, and hired a carpenter to make two children’s beds.

As for the clothing and necessities for the children, she made sure to buy everything complete.

It was a pity they didn’t know whether Lin Xia was carrying boys or girls, but newborns don’t really need all that fuss.

Due to this, Shao Chengzhi was in high spirits, his mood much improved,

looking forward to the day when his daughter-in-law would return for the birth, which would surely bring much excitement to the household.

While the father and daughter were joyfully making preparations, Lu Guangqi was also constantly concerned about Lin Xia giving birth. However, due to the past actions of Fang Youlan, none of them felt at ease to express their opinions.

That day, Lu Guangqi called Shao Meirou to come over for dinner, saying his sister, Lu Hailing, had returned from Shanghai.

Shao Meirou, actually, ever since the issue with the Fetal Exchange Medicine, had avoided coming here if she could.

Every time she saw Fang Youlan, she would feel uncomfortable, but due to filial piety, she had to maintain a facade of amiability.

However, when her father-in-law personally called to say her sister-in-law was back from out of town, she couldn’t refuse to go.

When Shao Meirou arrived, the only people sitting in the living room were Lu Guangqi, Fang Youlan, and Lu Hailing, who was fashionably dressed.

The rest of the family seemed not to have arrived yet.

Shao Meirou greeted them, "Dad, Mom! When did Hailing arrive?"

Lu Hailing came over with a smile, "Big sister-in-law! I just got here this morning! It’s been such a long time, and you’re still so young!"

Shao Meirou knew this younger sister-in-law had a sweet tongue, and she responded with a smile, "You’re still as stylish! That outfit you’re wearing is really pretty, is it tailor-made or off-the-rack?"

"Off-the-rack!" said Lu Hailing warmly, "Big sister-in-law! If you like it, I’ll send it to you from back there when I return! It’s especially popular over there right now!"

"No need! I don’t really suit such bright colors!"

Lu Hailing and Shao Meirou sat down, and she asked with a smile, "Big sister-in-law! When is Xiaozheng’s wife coming back to have the baby?"

The last time she returned was for Lu Zheng’s wedding, and right after it, her mother was hospitalized.

Therefore, her impression of Lin Xia couldn’t be good.

But now Lin Xia was carrying a child for her nephew, supposedly twins at that, so as an aunt, she had to show concern.

Shao Meirou replied softly, "Her due date is around mid to late August! They said they’d come back two months in advance!"

"It’s already May, so it won’t be long! Where will she be staying to give birth and do her confinement?" asked Lu Hailing, posing the question both Lu Guangqi and Fang Youlan wanted to know.

Feeling guilty, they had not delved into these matters.

But now, with Lin Xia’s date of return for childbirth drawing near, these decisions needed to be made early.

Shao Meirou spoke quite frankly, "At my father’s place. We just fixed up Xiaozheng’s room, and we’ve got the baby crib all ready!"

Lu Hailing’s expression changed, and she coughed lightly, "Big sister-in-law! I actually thought your daughter-in-law would do her confinement in your own home!"

Shao Meirou laughed with easy grace, "My own home has been empty for so long, how can she do her confinement there? At my father’s, it’s just right. I can look after both him and Lin Xia without neglecting either!"

She understood that this statement might upset her in-laws to some extent.

But since she had made her choice, she didn’t care about that.

Seeing Shao Meirou speak as if it was the most natural thing, Lu Guangqi sighed inside, realizing his daughter-in-law harbored significant resentment towards them.

She had decided to do her confinement at Shao Chengzhi’s without even discussing it with them.

Fang Youlan, visibly upset, spoke very quickly, "Meirou! Not to be unpleasant as a mother-in-law, but if you had arranged for Lin Xia to do her confinement at your own home, I wouldn’t have said a word of protest.

But having it at your father’s, I must speak my mind.

Your father’s health is not good, and a newborn baby is so vulnerable. What if the baby catches his sickness?"

Lu Guangqi was so angry he wanted to hit her with his cane. Why was this old woman always speaking without a filter!

Shao Meirou suddenly stood up, her expression darkened and her tone no longer as warm as before, "My dad doesn’t have a contagious disease! What sickness could possibly be passed on?

Besides, if I don’t arrange for Lin Xia and the baby there, are you suggesting she should come here for her confinement?

If both the children born are girls, should they always be on guard against being harmed?"