After the betrothal gift negotiation collapsed, I turned around and married a wealthy man.

In fact, Bai Yi knew that after He Fen and Wang Yue knew she was pregnant, they had been hoping that she would give birth to a son.

After all, Wang Ye is the only child in the Wang family, so it is normal for them to have this mentality.

But Bai Yi will not let their ideas influence his own thoughts.

Her body is her own, and she cannot blindly choose to accommodate others just because of their wishes.

Whether son or daughter, they are all her children.

Even if she wants to have another child, it must be if she is willing.

Qiao Xing sighed, "In fact, no matter if it's a son or a daughter, as long as they can be born safely, it's the greatest blessing."

Anyway, Qiao Xing never wants to experience the pain of childbirth again in her life.

Bai Yi thought of the day when Qiao Xing was born, and said, "Yes, as long as the adults and children are safe, that's all."

Bai Yi also thought very clearly that even if Wang Yue and He Fen wanted her to give birth to a son because she already had a daughter, Bai Yi would never agree.

If they love her child, that would be the best. If not, she can raise the child herself.

Wang Qin and He Fen prepared a large table of food, and Wang Yue took out his treasured wine.

For those who can't drink alcohol, Wang Qin also poured juice for them.

The sound of firecrackers continued outside, the house was lively and warm, and the family raised their glasses to celebrate the new year.

After the reunion dinner, Qiao Xing and his friends stayed until the afternoon.

When preparing to go back, Wang Qin secretly pulled Qiao Xing aside.

She took out a thick red envelope from somewhere and stuffed it into Qiao Xing's pocket.

"Take this little money and buy something for the child."

Qiao Xing took the red envelope in his hand and knew without even looking that there was a lot of money inside.

She quickly stuffed the money back into Wang Qin's pocket and said, "Keep this money. Xixi needs to go to school and spend a lot of money. I have my own money."

Wang Qin said firmly, "This is for the child, just take it, don't complain about it being too little."

"I'm not complaining that it's too little. Your salary isn't much either, and you still have to take care of Xixi. The child doesn't lack anything. You can save this money."

No matter what Qiao Xing said, Wang Qin refused. "I didn't spend much money on you when you were little. I know you don't need money now, but I feel more at ease if I give this little gift to the children."

Qiao Xing understood what he meant.

She wanted to make up for her past regrets towards Qiao Xing in this way.

After thinking about it, Qiao Xing decided not to refuse and accepted Wang Qin's red envelope.

She thought that she would give this money to Xixi when she had the chance, or just pay it directly as tuition to the school.

Seeing that Qiao Xing did not refuse, Wang Qin finally smiled.

She asked cautiously, "Is the child well behaved? Did he bother you at night?"

Qiao Xing said, "No, he's pretty good, except that he cries for a while when he's hungry."

Wang Qin nodded. "That's good. Children at this age are the hardest to take care of. If you're too busy, give me a call and I'll come over to help take care of them for you."

Qiao Xing asked her, "Isn't the cake shop busy?"

"Fortunately, they have recruited a few more apprentices. Now there are more people in the store. I don't have much to do, so it's not very busy."

In fact, Wang Qin was still very happy to go over and help Qiao Xing take care of the children.

After all, no matter what, this child is her grandson.

Besides, it was Qiao Xing’s first time giving birth, so she thought that any help she could give would be helpful.

When I came out of Wang's house, the snow outside had stopped and the streets were covered with white.

Qiao Xing held the child in her arms and got into the car, which had the heater on high.

Qiao Xing thought that after returning home, he would let the child stay in the room all the time and would not take her out unless it was necessary.

I’m afraid she can’t bear having a child this young go out all the time.

Xing Jiu was driving slowly on the road. While waiting for the red light, he suddenly remembered something.

He looked at Qiao Xing behind him through the rearview mirror.

"Madam, the chairman called and said he will not be returning to Yucheng."

Qin Ce sneered, "It seems that he doesn't appreciate your kindness."

After Qiao Xing and Qin Ce discussed it, Qiao Xing originally wanted Xing Jiu to go and pick up Qin Liang in person.

But who knew that before Xing Jiu set out, Qin Liang called and said that he was not feeling well and didn't want to go to Yucheng again.

Qiao Xing asked, "Is your health not good? Is it serious?"

"I don't know. The call was from a servant. I didn't ask in detail."

When Qiao Xing heard this, he knew that Qin Liang was not feeling unwell, but probably just didn't want to come, so he made up an excuse.

As for the reason, it goes without saying.

What happened before made him speechless when facing Qin Ce and Qiao Xing.

Considering Qin Fei's matter, Qin Liang was even more reluctant to come.

However, Qin Liang has already expressed his position, and Qiao Xing has done what she should do.

Since Qin Liang was unwilling, Qiao Xing had no choice but to say to Xing Jiu, "Forget about it."

In the evening, the family prepared to make dumplings.

After the nanny prepared the filling and rolled out the dough, Qiao Xing and Qin Ce came to make the dumplings.

Grandpa Qin was sitting on the sofa watching the children, while this year's Spring Festival Gala was playing on TV.

Grandpa Qin glanced at the time, then looked at the door, and then asked Qin Ce and Qiao Xing.

"Xiaoyi said he would be back tonight. Was he lying to me?"

Qiao Xing looked at his anxious look and said with a smile, "Grandpa, don't worry. After all, this is the first time Xiaoyi has brought a girl back. He must be mentally prepared."

Grandpa Qin snorted, "What is there to prepare? This is not a dangerous place, and I won't interrogate him. As long as he doesn't mean to not come, why can't he come?"

"Maybe others don't want to." Qin Ce said lightly from the side.

Grandpa Qin glared at him and said, "Say something nice on New Year's Day. If he really can't bring anyone back this time, then I don't think there will be any hope for him to get married in the future. This child, ah."

The three people in the room didn't know that while they were chatting, Qin Yi and Chen Duo had already stood at the door.

Qin Yi took a deep breath, his expression very serious, "Have you memorized all the lines I taught you before?"

Chen Duo nodded and said, "I remember them all."

"Just remember it. You don't have to be too nervous anyway. Just do as I say and don't let anything slip."

His words made Chen Duo very nervous, "Didn't you say that we were just trying it out? Why do we have to meet the parents so soon?"

"We'll have to take this step sooner or later, so I'll take you through the preparation in advance."

"what?"

Before Chen Duo could react, Qin Yi had already raised his hand and knocked on the door.

After hearing the knock on the door, the nanny hurried over to open it.

The three people in the room all leaned their heads and looked towards the door, wondering if the people outside were Qin Yi and Chen Duo.

"Grandpa, brother, sister-in-law, happy new year!"

Qin Yi brought Chen Duo in. Grandpa Qin looked at them and then he felt relieved.

Chen Duo stood next to Qin Yi and also learned how to address the three people, greeting them.

"Grandpa, brother, sister-in-law, happy new year!"