Siheyuan: Returning to 61 to collect waste

If this happened decades later, it wouldn't be so awkward if something happened, and they would go their separate ways the next morning. But this was the 1960s, and the other person was his wife's best friend, so he didn't want to mess himself up because of this.

Back home, Tong Yao looked at him with a teasing look.

"What are you looking at?" Ye Chuan said guiltily, "How are you? Did Qiu Ye say that she would repay you with her own body?"

"Don't be ridiculous."

Tong Yao and Ran Qiuye have a very close relationship and can talk about almost anything. She knows very well that her best friend must be aware of her feelings for her husband.

Now her second child is about to be born, but her friends who are slightly older than her have not yet talked about marriage. Needless to say, we can guess that this must be related to her husband.

Especially Ran Qiuye is very picky and will not get married casually. Because of this, she is still single and she simply disdains anyone who introduces her to someone.

Tong Yao sighed softly. From her husband's behavior, it seemed that he also realized his good friend's feelings for him.

But she was helpless. How could she give the person she loved to someone else? Besides, she was not such a tolerant person. It was impossible for her to live with other women. Even if she wanted to relieve her husband's pressure, it was impossible.

As a result, Ran Qiuye settled down in this small courtyard. The only regret was that whenever Ye Chuan brought necessities, he would always find Tong Yao coming with him.

Summer is fading away, autumn is here, and the air is getting cooler.

It was time for Tong Yao to give birth again. He sent his wife to the hospital early that day. His mother-in-law Liu Yue and father-in-law Ye Yongshun were also there, holding their little granddaughter Xiaoxue. Other family members also came.

At this moment, Cai Fang was already the vice president of the hospital. When she heard that Tong Yao was going to be admitted to the ward, she was very concerned. In addition to preparing a luxurious suite with a reception room, she also dispatched a professional doctor on the front line.

As soon as the good news of Ye Chuan's wife's upcoming birth spread, people with certain connections in society came to the hospital. Last time when Tong Yao gave birth to Xiaoxue, although some relatives and friends came, he was not the deputy director of the management committee at that time, and not as many people came to congratulate him as today.

The area of ​​this single room was also much more spacious than before. The hall alone was dozens of square meters in size, but even such a space was full of people. The location of the hospital was within Ye Chuan's jurisdiction. The person in charge of the hospital would not disagree with leaving such a large and luxurious delivery room to Ye Chuan, not to mention that he was serving a leader.

Chen Feiming, the head of the regional sports committee, also came to the scene early in the morning to guide and comfort the patients. The two big figures showed up at the same time, and naturally the dean was also there to accompany and supervise the work of the medical staff.

Neighbors including Yi Zhonghai, Ma Xieyan, Xu Damao and others also rushed to the scene. The aunties couldn't bear to see Zheng Zhuang (also known as "Silly Zhu" in the article, so called because his work was not going well) cleaning the factory, so they brought him along.

At first, Sha Zhu was reluctant. It was just a baby. Was it necessary to make such a fuss? But after arriving at the hospital, everything was beyond his expectations.

The spacious ward was filled with people of such high status that he, a former factory chef, had no chance to speak. Not only him, but even Xu Damao, the arrogant deputy director of the factory's Revolutionary Committee, did not dare to breathe loudly. Xu Damao thought his position was already prominent enough, but when he saw the guests in the ward, he found that each of them was a leading figure in their respective fields.

Most of the members of a study group that Ye Chuan had once participated in have now become the main leaders of the Revolutionary Committee of their respective units, holding much more power than before. A small deputy director of the factory Revolutionary Committee is not worth mentioning at all.

What shocked him even more was that even a person like Director Yang was not considered the most important person here. Instead, he was very humble and had no prestige at all. Cai Fang kept shuttling between the delivery room and the ward, delivering information to various leaders.

It was not until after dinner that the conditions in the delivery room finally met the requirements for a smooth delivery. Upon hearing the news that Tong Yao was ready to give birth, the director seemed a little nervous and pulled Cai Fang and several other doctors to his side to give instructions:

"Comrade Xiao Cai, all of you comrades, this is a special task. Please raise your spirits and do your best to ensure the smooth completion of this production."

The dean's passionate speech inspired Cai Fang and the doctors, who waved their arms to show their determination.

Ye Chuan, who was watching all this, felt it was a little funny, but he didn't interfere. This kind of formalism was becoming more and more common, and it was not something he could change alone.

There were two long sofas in the living room, with Old Xu sitting in the room, and the factory directors and the heads of the Revolutionary Committee sitting beside him. The eight-person sofas were filled with the leaders. Liu Yue, Ye Yongshun, and Tong Yao's family members stayed in the room waiting for good news.

Ye Chuan felt a little amused and helpless. It was just his wife's childbirth, but how could it have such a significant meaning?

As if seeing Ye Chuan's expression, Elder Xu said, "Those who should leave should leave. I have made the decision for Xiao Ye. We have received your kindness, but the hospital still has to operate normally. It would be bad for you to have such an impact."

Even though everyone was reluctant to leave, since Old Xu had spoken, no one dared to disobey and they all said goodbye to Ye Chuan and left.

The crowded living room suddenly became much emptier, with only some close bosses and people he was close to left sitting around.

"Mr. Xu, you still have to take charge of the situation." Ye Chuan sighed.

Old Xu said helplessly: "Xiao Ye, since you are in this position, you have to bear some pressure. This is inevitable. You are in a high position and have great power. Others can only try to please you through these things in daily life." Ye Chuan nodded to show his understanding, especially after he was promoted to deputy director of the district, he had more power and more people to curry favor with him.

After most people had left, Tong Yao's grandfather, Old Man Wang, walked out of the room. Old Man Xu quickly stood up and went forward to support him.

"Old man, please sit on the sofa."

Mr. Wang was flattered. After all, the other party was a big shot he often saw on TV and in newspapers, and he was so polite to him.

"Leader, please don't say that."

Mr. Xu smiled and replied, "Old sir, you are the protagonist today. I am a bit of a distraction just sitting here."

Mr. Wang then sat on the sofa. Chen Mingfei, who used to be Mr. Xu's secretary, quickly stepped forward and poured him a cup of tea. He took it with a smile. If he knew who was pouring the tea for him, he probably wouldn't be so calm.

After waiting for half an hour, the door of the delivery room finally opened, and Cai Fang walked into the ward with a beaming smile. "Brother Ye, congratulations!"

Everyone in the living room stood up quickly and looked at Cai Fang who came in.

"Sister-in-law, Yaoyao gave birth?" Ye Chuan asked nervously, and then he found it funny - after all, this was his wife's second time giving birth, but he was still as nervous as the first time.

"It's born!" Cai Fang smiled and happened to see Xiaoxue with a silly look on her face. She touched her head and added, "Xiaoxue, you have a little brother now."

Tong Yao's mother, Wang Yuxiu, sighed with relief. Although she knew that the Ye family loved Xiaoxue very much, if her daughter gave birth to another girl, the other family might still be dissatisfied. Fortunately, it was a boy, which could be regarded as a continuation of the Ye family's incense.

However, Ye Chuan frowned slightly and muttered: "Why is it another little boy?"

Liu Yue beside him tapped his head gently and said, "You just say things you shouldn't." Then she also smiled with joy.

Ye Yongshun picked up Xiaoxue and asked with a smile, "Xiaoxue, can grandpa take you to see your brother?"

Xiaoxue responded in a baby voice: "Okay!"

Everyone congratulated Ye Chuan. Mr. Wang and Aunt Yu were filled with joy. Only Ran Qiuye, who was standing aside, had a sad face.

Soon, the newborn was sent to the ward. Looking at the baby with wrinkled skin, everyone said auspicious words: he will definitely be handsome and dashing in the future, and as successful as his father.

Ye Chuan didn't know whether to laugh or cry, thinking to himself that everyone was really good at giving compliments casually.

"Okay, okay, don't scare the kids." Old Xu, who couldn't squeeze to the front, said with some displeasure.

People quickly made way for Mr. Xu to come to the crib, and a look of satisfaction appeared on his face.

As an elder with strong traditional values, although Ye Yongshun does not favor boys over girls, he was still extremely happy when his grandson arrived.

Liu Yue kept smiling as she looked at the sleeping baby boy, feeling very relieved.

Ye Chuan leaned close to his parents' ears and whispered, "Mom and Dad, don't favor your youngest son in the future. Don't ignore Xiaoxue because of him."

Liu Yue was stunned for a moment, then said: "Do you still need to remind me of this? How could your mother not understand this?"

Ye Yongshun also nodded. Although Xiaoxue was a little girl, he liked this granddaughter very much, so of course he couldn't be partial to her.

After hearing what Ye Chuan said, Mr. Xu nodded in agreement.

Three days later, Tong Yao was discharged from the hospital smoothly.

On the day of discharge, the dean and deputy dean Cai Fang led all the doctors and nurses in the department to escort the family out of the hospital, and watched Tong Yao get on the jeep.

Due to limited seats in the jeep, except for Wang Yuxiu, none of Tong Yao's family members were able to go together.

Ye Chuan was driving, Tong Yao was sitting in the front passenger seat, while Liu Yue and Wang Yuxiu were sitting in the back seat, each holding their babies.

The jeep quickly drove back to the courtyard. When the group entered the middle courtyard, they saw Xiaoxue squatting and playing with Yi Xinxin, and Aunt Yi was watching them with a smile.

Seeing her family members bringing the baby into the yard, Xiaoxue immediately gave up the game in her hands, and greeted them happily and asked, "Mom and Dad, you are back. Is your little brother back too?"

Ye Chuan hugged Xiaoxue, kissed her gently on the cheek, and said with a smile: "Yes, little brother is here, what were you doing just now, Xiaoxue?"

Xiaoxue pointed at Yi Xinxin and replied, "Xinxin and I are playing house."