The Reborn Sidekick Rejected The Male Lead-Chapter 356 - 346: Two Treasures at Home

Mother Yang finished speaking, then looked at Wei Ling and said, "Our family is special, but when it comes to the kids, we treat them all the same. Generally, I don’t meddle in their personal matters once they’re married, but Lingling, Auntie thinks that you and Little Cheng could have another one. Yuxian has already started elementary school, having another one now would be perfect. What are your thoughts?"

Wei Ling really hadn’t thought about this before, and said, "I was thinking of having another one in a couple of years."

Mother Yang said, "Personally, I think it’s better to have children close together. It isn’t too much trouble to raise kids, and if there’s too long a gap, as soon as you’re done with one, the next one starts. It’s better to take care of them both at the same time.

I know you all are career-oriented, but having kids won’t be an issue, you can find a nanny to your liking, and your dad and I will pay for it. And Jingqiu, you should also keep an eye out for a nanny. I’m sorry, I might not be able to take care of you during your postpartum period."

Mother Yang is also a leader at the prosecutor’s office now, with endless meetings every day. If it were in Capital City, she could still take care of Jingqiu during her postpartum period, but being in West City, her unit wouldn’t allow her to take too long of a leave.

Jingqiu understood this all too well, and hurriedly said, "We’ve found another nanny, so don’t worry or feel guilty, mom. Nan Zhou and I have already planned it out, when I’m giving birth, it’ll be during the holidays, so he’ll be able to take care of me by himself. Besides, my maternal aunt might come back from Yang City. I’ll find a nanny that we know well."

Wei Ling said, "Having it during the holidays is great, the timing couldn’t be any more perfect, could you come to Capital City earlier? The care here is more thorough, and I’ve got plenty of free time during the summer."

Wei Ling’s words tempted Mother Yang, who looked at Jingqiu with an inquiring gaze.

Jingqiu was also uncertain, and said, "We’ll see. I don’t think we’ll have much time." Their final exams were at the end of June.

This matter wasn’t something that could be decided in an instant, so Mother Yang asked about the house they had prepared for them. Jingqiu said, "Nan Zhou and I think we should rent out the house. Normally we’re in Capital City, and it’s fine to live with Grandpa."

Mother Yang said, "We used to rent it out before, but I cancelled the rent just in case you two had other plans when you came back. Since you intend to rent it out, just go ahead and do it. The rent money should be enough to cover your living expenses."

"Mhm."

At this family reunion dinner, everyone gathered around a large table. Uncle Shen laughed and said, "Wait another few years, and we’ll probably need to add a few more seats."

Although he didn’t mention Shen Mu, Shen Mu’s face was visibly uncomfortable.

Jingqiu recalled that Wang Xiuya and Shen Mu got married a year after their graduation, matchmaking by both sets of parents.

They must have been around twenty-four or twenty-five at that time.

In her previous life, she thought that was the case, but actually, Wang Xiuya had fallen for Shen Mu long before, yet she didn’t know what Shen Mu thought about it.

On ordinary days when Wang Xiuya sought him out, he wasn’t averse and was very patient with her.

But when he went out to study, they might not contact each other for half a year.

Uh... She found it somewhat incomprehensible.

While she was thinking about Wang Xiuya, after the meal, she went out and bumped into Wang Xiuya and her parents taking a walk.

The elders struck up a conversation, talking about them: Nan Zhou got married, huh? His new wife is really pretty, you two parents have outdone yourselves, comments of praise and blessings.

Wang Xiuya pulled her aside and said, "Sister-in-law, long time no see."

"You’ve become prettier since I last saw you."

"Sister-in-law, really? Don’t fool me."

The people beside them all laughed.

Wang Xiuya then asked Jingqiu if she had some free time to go shopping with her.

Jingqiu thought for a moment and said, "Probably after the New Year."

"Alright, then I’ll arrange an outing with the two sisters. Sister-in-law Lingling, don’t turn me down when the time comes, okay?"

Wei Ling smiled and said, "Sure, just not too late. We start the school year early in high school."

"Okay."

After returning home from her mother-in-law’s place, Jiang Nanzhou went to visit Li Qi and registered both of their houses.

In the following days, they were either shopping or preparing New Year’s Eve dinner at home.

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Jiang Nanzhou went to line up early every morning to buy meat, including two each of chicken, duck, and fish.

If this were in West City, there would be no need to line up, just a quick trip to Niannian’s place would suffice.

Now she realized how convenient it was to have an expert in daily necessities by her side.

Grandpa also bought some red paper and wrote the couplets himself.

Lu Jingqiu made fried radish balls, crispy pork, and steamed pork in bowl.

She made a larger quantity of fried radish balls and crispy pork to take to her dad on the second day of the new year.

In addition to these, they fried four fish and two chickens.

Lu Jingqiu’s favorite was the steamed buns with fried dregs and radish leaves, which were especially delicious.

Jiang Nanzhou gobbled up three in one go, and even Grandpa had two.

Looking at a pot full of large buns, they laughed and said, "This pot might only last us three to four days."

Jiang Nanzhou said, "Tomorrow, I’ll go buy some pork fatback and make two more pots of buns."

Lu Jingqiu said, "Pork fatback isn’t easy to sell, right?"

Jiang Nanzhou said, "I’ll go find Wenhong, that guy knows a lot of people."

Grandpa Jiang took on a task as well, planning to find some dried radish leaves tomorrow. There were dried vegetables for sale on the market.

They were the best for making the buns.

There was also crispy pork, to make a crispy pork soup, which suited Grandpa’s taste.

Luckily, Lu Jingqiu made plenty.

If other people had to meticulously prepare new year supplies, their family didn’t have to.

It wasn’t just that they had money; even Grandpa wanted to give them money, but both declined no matter what he said.

Grandpa Jiang laughed, "There’s just the two of you in our family, my money is meant for you. If you don’t take it now, it will still be yours after I die."

Lu Jingqiu hurriedly said, "Grandpa will live to a ripe old age. Although the money is left for us, your grandson can earn money, and your granddaughter-in-law can too. So keep your money for yourself, and let us use ours first so you can enjoy the blessings of your grandson."

Grandpa Jiang couldn’t stop smiling upon hearing this.

Jiang Nanzhou, watching this warm scene, felt brimming with happiness. Since his return, he and Grandpa mostly talked about work, something he wasn’t able to do when it came to cheering up the old man.

Now with a wife in the family, things were different. The joy his wife brought to the household was something he could never match.

Yet, he truly appreciated such a harmonious family relationship.

With two treasures at home, he was content to step aside. His wife’s say was the greatest, and whatever she asked him to do, he did without question.

The next day, Jiang Nanzhou did indeed bring back a piece of pork fatback, and under Lu Jingqiu’s direction, they rendered a jar of oil.

Lu Jingqiu made a small plate of the cracklings, sprinkled with some salt and pepper as a snack, and continued making more buns with the rest.

Everything was well prepared.

Lu Jingqiu asked about the relatives who would visit during the new year.

"Not many, just mom’s side will come over, then some of Grandpa’s old friends. And people from Grandma’s side, Grandpa is old now, and we don’t keep in touch that much with them. They visit once in a while."

"Oh, should we go visit your maternal grandmother’s place then?"

Lu Jingqiu had always been curious, as she had known Jiang Nanzhou for so long but had never met anyone from his maternal grandmother’s side.