Chapter 118: Isn’t That Third Uncle?

Chapter 118: Isn't That Third Uncle?

As Xingxing was returning to the Taoist temple, Li Chunhua and Bai Xiaofeng happened to be about to leave.

Bai Xiaofeng looked gloomy, not very happy.

Li Chunhua also seemed a bit uncomfortable.

Xingxing glanced at one, then the other, ran to the roadside to pick two beautiful wildflowers, and gave one each to Li Chunhua and Bai Xiaofeng.

Bai Xiaofeng let out a sigh, but she gave Xingxing some face, and the frown on her face eased somewhat: "... It's almost winter, and there are still flowers."

Seeing Bai Xiaofeng like this, Li Chunhua breathed a sigh of relief, and casually pinned the flower Xingxing gave her in her hair, then said to Bai Xiaofeng, "It's good that you're smiling. Don't keep such a stern face; I feel so awkward. Look how nice our Xingxing is; if she weren't a daughter, she wouldn't be so considerate."

Bai Xiaofeng shot Li Chunhua a glare and huffed twice, "Of course our Xingxing is good. I was thinking, if I have another child, wouldn't it be perfect to have a pair?"

Saying this, she touched her belly with a touch of melancholy:

"It's mysterious. I knelt down and prayed to the gods for a daughter, but every time the incense burned halfway, it would be broken by the wind... three times in a row, not once did it burn completely!"

Bai Xiaofeng couldn't help but mutter, "Could it be that the gods are telling me that this one will be another boy?"

Li Chunhua opened her mouth, wanting to console her.

But she knew how much Bai Xiaofeng wanted a daughter. Ever since she found out she was pregnant, she had hoped for a girl. Even the little belly bands and swaddling clothes she made during her pregnancy were clearly intended for a daughter.

But having a son or a daughter isn't something women can decide.

It's up to fate.

If heaven doesn't want you to have a daughter, what can you do?

—However, Li Chunhua had grown wiser and knew that if she said this directly, their sister-in-law relationship might become tense again.

She held back, endured, and finally began to comfort Bai Xiaofeng hesitantly: "... Having more sons isn't bad either. Look at our four sons; how prosperous our lives are now?"

Bai Xiaofeng knew the logic, but after hoping for a daughter for months, the sudden thought of having a son was hard to accept.

Bai Xiaofeng smiled bitterly and shook her head, "Two sons are enough. When they get married, we'll have to worry about their wives. Mother has a broad mind, which is why our life is getting better... With more sons, dealing with their wives will be a challenge. Besides, boys are so mischievous when they're young... just thinking about it gives me a headache."

Xingxing, however, suddenly spoke seriously, "Auntie, don't worry. The baby will be very well-behaved and won't give you any trouble."

Bai Xiaofeng found herself both amused and annoyed by Xingxing's words.

Amused because of the innocent words of the little girl.

Annoyed because even Xingxing, the little girl, already believed that the baby in her belly was a boy.

Bai Xiaofeng sighed deeply, looking somewhat resigned.

What could she do if it turned out to be a son?

Could she put the son back?

"Let's go, let's take a trip to the county and see those rascals," Li Chunhua said, holding a bundle in her hand, which contained new outer garments she and Bai Xiaofeng had made for their four sons.

Li Chunhua wanted to cheer Bai Xiaofeng up further and remembered something:

"Speaking of which, last time I went to the county, Huai Geer told me that our Liu Geer topped the monthly exam at school. Not just once, but three times in a row. Even the teacher said..."

Hearing this, Bai Xiaofeng's eyes lit up, "Liu Geer has always been a studious child."

She remembered something and chuckled, "Last time I went to wash clothes by the stream, I met Zhou Wuniang. She deliberately told me how hard her son Qian'an works and how the teacher praises him."

Bai Xiaofeng hummed proudly, "I just modestly told her that our Liu Geer has been topping the monthly exams for three consecutive times!"

Liu Geer is a Yujia descendant, and his achievements are naturally the pride of the entire Yujia family. Li Chunhua laughed heartily.

Xingxing already knew what "case first" meant, as Ju Geer had explained it to her. The top scorer in an exam is called the case first.

"Big brother is really amazing!" Xingxing's eyes sparkled.

At this moment, Bai Xiaofeng had no trace of worry left, only pride.

The three of them chatted and laughed as they headed to the county.

When they arrived, the boys hadn't finished school yet, and Li Chunhua and Bai Xiaofeng wanted to see how the new clothes fit the children. If they didn't fit, they'd need to make adjustments.

They decided to wander around town first and then visit the Yujia Commercial Store later.

"Speaking of which, these boys have been growing so fast recently. These clothes will probably only last one season. I wonder if the extra fabric I left will be enough..." Bai Xiaofeng talked about the clothes while they strolled through the streets.

"If it's not enough, we can always add more fabric," Li Chunhua said nonchalantly.

Bai Xiaofeng shot her sister-in-law a playful glance, "Big Sister, you're still stuck in your old ways. The children are older now and studying in the county. If their clothes are patched, won't they be looked down upon by their classmates?"

Li Chunhua was taken aback, never having considered this point.

After Bai Xiaofeng pointed it out, she nodded repeatedly, "You're right, Second Sister-in-Law. Last time, Huai Geer mentioned that he and a classmate surnamed Fan have become good friends and even visited the Fan family... He didn't tell me much, but from what I heard, the Fan family seems quite well-off."

"Isn't that so?" Bai Xiaofeng agreed, nodding, "I've also heard Gui Geer mention that classmate surnamed Fan. His name is... Fan, Fan Xingru, I think!"

"Right, that's him..."

The two adults chatted idly, while Xingxing curiously looked around.

Suddenly, she exclaimed and tilted her head.

"... Big Aunt, Second Aunt, isn't that Third Uncle?" Xingxing's innocent voice echoed.

Li Chunhua hadn’t even seen the person, but upon hearing Xingxing’s words, she instinctively felt it was impossible: "...How could that be? At this time, shouldn’t Third Brother be at the shop?"

Before Li Chunhua could finish her sentence, she had already instinctively looked in the direction Xingxing was pointing.

At this sight, both Li Chunhua and Bai Xiaofeng furrowed their brows in unison!

There was no mistaking it; the man across the street was none other than Yu Sanbao!

But right now, Yu Sanbao was accompanied by a slender young girl, seemingly buying something for her!