Gu Lingyu couldn't help but lick her lips. "That's because she's still young. I'm so grown up, one lick is definitely not enough."
Shen Wuqiu: "Then tell me, what would it take?"
Gu Lingyu glanced at her, then looked away, "Anyway, one kiss isn't enough..."
Shen Wuqiu leaned close to her ear and whispered a few words.
Her gentle voice was already soothing, and when she said certain things, it touched a nerve. Gu Lingyu's ears instantly turned red, and she bit her lip, "Then you have to keep your word..."
Shen Wuqiu remained serious, as if she hadn't just been the one spouting flirtatious nonsense. "When did I lie to you?"
Gu Lingyu then laughed, noticing the two annoying kids out of the corner of her eye, and now she found them quite pleasing to the eye.
From another perspective, the babies have unlocked new skills for her and her partner's sex life...
A note from the author:
Er Mao: Did you hear what Mom and Grandma were whispering to each other?
Da Mao: I don't know.
Er Mao: I'm saying you're an ugly monster.
Da Mao: Oh. "A slight pout, eyes like autumn waves."
Qiuqiu: Da Mao, don't cry, Mommy will hug you.
Er Mao: Oh my god, Da Mao is such a scheming girl.
My daughter has been having headaches these past few days. She has migraines, which she hadn't had in a while, but recently they started. Does anyone have any good remedies for migraines?
Chapter 82 Discharge from the Hospital
Three days later, Shen Wuqiu finally felt relieved and decided to be discharged from the hospital.
While everyone was busy with the discharge process, Shen Wuqiu went to the intensive care unit to take another look at the premature baby who had been abandoned.
The baby in the incubator was still ugly, but not as scary as when she first saw it; it was starting to look like a normal baby.
Shen Wuqiu only glanced at it briefly before leaving, but on the other hand, she contacted the director and took over all the child's hospital expenses.
It wasn't that she was suddenly kind-hearted; it was simply that being a mother made her heart too tender. She felt uneasy if she didn't do something.
After everything was settled, the whole family, young and old, returned to Jingrong Village in a grand procession.
Although the big house in Huashan has been built, the decoration is not yet finished, and the whole family still lives in the old house on Shen's father's side.
"Hey, Yunzhi, is this your car...?"
"Of course! You don't recognize them yet? Old Le, your daughter and all your grandchildren are back..."
"Wuqiu is really amazing. She gave birth to four children without making a sound. That's incredible..."
"..."
Shen Wuqiu and his group drove three cars. Before they even reached their doorstep, the people gathered in the courtyard to watch the excitement started chatting enthusiastically.
Mr. Shen was overjoyed to suddenly have four granddaughters. After returning home, he spent a lot of time in the village preparing for their one-month celebrations, completely losing the unease he had felt when he first heard that his daughter was pregnant out of wedlock.
In the village, a baby's full moon celebration is a big event. As long as you have a good relationship with the person, you'll want to join in the fun.
Those who are slightly closer to the child will visit three days after the baby is born, bringing brown sugar and rice as a first visit, and then come to formally eat the banquet on the day of the full moon celebration.
Sure enough, upon hearing that Shen Wuqiu had brought the children home today, all the villagers who were close to the family came to visit.
Since there was no parking available in the courtyard, Shen Wujun, who was leading the way, parked the car in the open space outside the courtyard.
As soon as he parked the car, he couldn't wait to run to the back to help Shen Wuqiu hold the baby. "Sister, let me hold one for you."
Shen Wuqiu: "You hold Simao. She's more obedient, so you can hold her however you want."
Upon hearing this, Gu Lingyu immediately handed the fourth baby to him. Looking at Shen Wujun's nervous and apprehensive expression, she couldn't help but laugh: "Little brother, you don't need to be so nervous. They are much stronger now than when they were born."
Shen Wujun's job was officially hired, which made things more complicated. Last time, he hurriedly took leave to attend his family's banquet, but it happened to coincide with his sister giving birth. He stayed by her side after the birth and rushed back to the company early the next morning.
Having just become an uncle, he adored his nieces and nieces. After getting a day off, he rushed back.
"Go to hell." Shen Wuqiu was very dissatisfied with Gu Lingyu's address of "little brother" and cursed. Then he remembered that he was now an uncle and an elder, so he couldn't swear in front of his niece. So he softened his tone and said, "You have no manners. I'm older than you."
After Gu Lingyu stopped hugging anyone, she got out of the car and carefully covered Shen Wuqiu up, leaving only her face exposed.
Although it's not so hot in October, the sun is high in the sky and the temperature is still quite high, making it feel stuffy.
Shen Wuqiu tugged at the silk scarf around her neck: "What are you doing?"
Gu Lingyu quickly stopped her: "My aunt said that women can't be exposed to any wind during their postpartum period after giving birth, so you have to be kept very warm."
Shen Wuqiu couldn't persuade her otherwise, so she had no choice but to cover it up.
Seeing that she wasn't going to untie the silk scarf, Gu Lingyu took the large woolen cloth from her hand and replied to Shen Wujun's question, "Then tell me, what are you to Qiuqiu?"
Shen Wujun looked at her as if she were an idiot, "Little brother."
Gu Lingyu said calmly, "Isn't that obvious? You're Qiuqiu's brother, so aren't you my brother too?"
"..." The straight-laced man Shen Wujun couldn't understand. "You're not my brother-in-law, so why is it that just because I'm her brother, I'm your brother?"
Tsk! Brother-in-law!
That's a pretty cool name.
Gu Lingyu rolled her eyes and coaxed him, "Then you can just consider me your brother-in-law."
Shen Wujun rolled his eyes at her, too lazy to even talk to her, and carried Simao into the yard.
"You're back." Su Yunzhi was busy cooking in the kitchen when she heard everyone shouting and came out. When she saw Shen Wujun holding the child, she wanted to go over and take him, but Shen Wujun wouldn't let her. She could only remind him, "Children are very delicate, you have to be careful."
As she spoke, she called to Shen Wuqiu, who was walking behind her, "I've tidied up your room completely. I've also moved out the small desk in the room and put a crib there."
Shen Wuqiu sincerely said, "Thank you for your hard work."
Having become a mother herself, she can better understand some of a mother's thoughts. Now, Shen Wuqiu doesn't really dislike her stepmother anymore.
"We're family, why are you being so formal?" Su Yunzhi's smile deepened as she stepped forward to look at the child in her arms. "Is this Da Mao?"
Someone had to stay at home, so after Shen Wuqiu gave birth, she only went to the hospital to see the baby once with Shen Wuqiu's maternal grandparents. She didn't go to the intensive care unit to see Da Mao in the incubator at that time.
Shen Wuqiu nodded, and seeing her eager expression, she offered, "Would you like a hug?"
Su Yunzhi quickly wiped her hands on her clothes and took the child. "People can't even tell twins apart, but our four children are all clearly distinguishable. Da Mao looks more delicate than his sisters."
As they were talking, Zhao Jiujiu and Dai Ying also came in carrying their children.
The people in the courtyard immediately crowded around, as if watching a spectacle.
The hall was bustling with activity for a time.
After greeting everyone, Shen Wuqiu was urged to return to her room by her doting husband.
Seeing that she was also staying in the room, Shen Wuqiu said to her, "The children are downstairs. I'm coming up, so you have to keep an eye on them."
Gu Lingyu refused to go, saying, "My mother and aunt are downstairs. Besides, I fed them well when I came back, so they definitely won't be hungry now."
Shen Wuqiu glared at her: "You're so easygoing."
Gu Lingyu grinned and moved closer to her, slipping his hand inside her clothes: "You've been sitting in the car for so long, is your back sore? Let me massage it for you?"
Shen Wuqiu pushed her hand away: "What are you doing in broad daylight?"
Gu Lingyu looked at her and said, "Qiuqiu, what are you thinking about? I just wanted to massage your back."
Shen Wuqiu remained silent.
Gu Lingyu leaned closer and said, "Qiuqiu, you're still in your postpartum period, so you have to be patient."
Shen Wuqiu was utterly enraged and picked up a pillow, throwing it at him.
Gu Lingyu caught the pillow with one hand, then held it above her head and quickly moved closer to Shen Wuqiu. The pillow created a small, dimly lit area.
"Okay, it's not broad daylight now, so I'll allow Qiuqiu to kiss me."
"..." Shen Wuqiu couldn't muster any anger, but she couldn't swallow it either. She felt incredibly awkward. However, in this little world where their breaths touched, the atmosphere was forbidden yet ambiguous, filled with a tempting scent.
A few seconds later, Shen Wuqiu maintained her composure for the last time: "I didn't think anything. You're the one who wanted to kiss me, right?"
Gu Lingyu was much more honest than her, happily giving her a kiss before removing the pillow.
The world became bright again.
Somewhat still wanting more, Shen Wuqiu subconsciously licked her lips, then added, as if to say something insincere, "My mouth is a little dry."
Gu Lingyu immediately climbed off the bed, "Then I'll go get you some water."
After saying that, he darted away like a rabbit.
When they got downstairs, Su Yunzhi was pouring sweet wine for everyone. Seeing her come down to pour water for Shen Wuqiu, she asked her to take a bowl of sweet wine upstairs. "This is sweet wine made with brown sugar. It helps with lochia discharge. Make sure Wuqiu drinks a little more."
Gu Lingyu didn't understand these things, but she remembered the doctor's advice: "The doctor said that you can't drink alcohol during your postpartum period."
Su Yunzhi: "This rice wine doesn't have much of an alcoholic taste. It's freshly steamed this year and was specially prepared for Wuqiu when she gives birth."
Gu Lingyu then happily ran up with the tray in her arms.
The rice wine cooked with brown sugar was orange-yellow in color, which looked quite pretty and was also very refreshing. Shen Wuqiu did not refuse Su Yunzhi's kindness and drank a small bowl of it in one go.
Gu Lingyu watched as she gulped it down in a few mouthfuls and couldn't help but ask curiously, "Is it very delicious?"
"It's quite sweet..."
Shen Wuqiu was about to grab a tissue to wipe her mouth when, just as her hand touched the box, a certain cat stuck out its tongue and licked her lips, nodding in agreement, "It is indeed quite sweet."
"..."
Chapter 83 Gargling
The couple snuck away in their room for a while to enjoy each other's company, when Gu Lingyu was called away by Zhao Jiujiu downstairs to help greet the neighbors.
The residents in their village are relatively concentrated. Although these neighbors are not all particularly kind-hearted people, they all get along well on the surface.
In recent years, Mr. Shen has been making a lot of money in the village. On the surface, he doesn't show off, but everyone knows in their hearts that Mr. Shen is a rich man. In addition, Mr. Shen doesn't put on airs with the villagers and is quite popular. The villagers are enthusiastic about his family, but it's not entirely about currying favor.