Chapter 788 - 422: Say Sister-in-Law Quickly_3

"It’s beautiful, this could be used as a family heirloom."

"Hahaha, it’s not that exaggerated."

While trying on the jewelry, the atmosphere was visibly relaxed and cheerful. When Yu Huizhi mentioned that this set was the only one made this year and would only be given to her, Zhao Qingge smiled even more, but quickly became slightly worried and cautiously asked, "Manning and Wenyue are coming to pay respects soon, mom, are you really not giving them gifts?"

"...No gifts." Yu Huizhi silently reminded herself, red envelopes are not gifts, red envelopes are not gifts!

Zhao Qingge pondered for a moment and continued, "And about Tianxuan, Peifeng wants you and Dad to go to Hangzhou after the New Year, are you planning to go?"

It finally came!

Yu Huizhi’s face stiffened briefly, she sighed inwardly, and spoke through clenched teeth, "Actually, the day before yesterday... no, the day before that, Tianxuan called us. Your dad and I talked to her for a long time, trying to persuade her to give up marrying Fengfeng, but her purpose for calling was to invite us to Hangzhou to meet her parents."

"Of course I didn’t agree, but your father really wants to go. He said that since Tianxuan is pregnant out of wedlock, although the boy in her belly will have the surname Huang, he’s still the Li family’s flesh and blood, and we should fulfill some obligations... utter nonsense, I really told him off!"

Yu Huizhi expressed herself indignantly, "What flesh and blood? That’s an illegitimate child. When Fengfeng and you are still married, how can we as parents go to Hangzhou to meet the Huang family? Absolutely not! That’s condoning Li Peifeng’s criminal behavior, that’s unfair to you!"

"Exactly!"

Zhao Qingge nodded repeatedly, even though she understood that Yu Huizhi might not mean what she said, it still felt cathartic to hear these words. Along with the newly acquired gold jewelry, the gloom Zhao Duoduo had been accumulating lately vanished!

"But..."

Yu Huizhi paused for a few seconds, her tone softened, "But, later I thought about it, Tianxuan is actually an innocent victim as well, she hasn’t done anything wrong, making her bear these grievances... sigh."

She sighed, leaving words unsaid.

Zhao Qingge looked at Li Yilan in the crib, and after a while, softly said, "She’s not the only one who’s been wronged."

Yu Huizhi slightly parted her lips and nodded, "That’s right, the one most wronged is you, Qingge. It’s all because of that brat..."

Zhao Qingge glanced at Yu Huizhi, then turned her gaze toward the living room, a trace of helplessness flashed across her face, she pursed her lips and said, "It’s not others’ fault, I can only blame myself for being useless."

...

"You arrived just in time, the food’s almost ready."

"Happy New Year, Uncle and Aunt."

"Come inside and sit."

"Why did you buy so many things again."

"Some are supplements for Aunt, but most are toys and milk powder for Yilan... Where is she?"

At two in the afternoon, Wu Wenyue and Xu Manning arrived fashionably late, both wearing couple-style down jackets, one black and one red, and each carrying gifts.

Even though the two girls hadn’t gone through the formalities with Li Peifeng, they both considered themselves to be the Li family’s prospective daughters-in-law. However, due to the restrictions of being "prospective," they couldn’t spend New Year’s Eve at the Li family, but it was only right to come early to pay respects to the elders, see the newborn Li Yilan, and share a meal.

Li Peifeng continued cooking in the kitchen, while Li Qiyuan and Yu Huizhi welcomed the guests enthusiastically. Zhao Qingge, meanwhile, acted as if she didn’t see them, playing with Yilan in the bedroom until the two girls had changed into slippers and followed her in.

"Look at Blue... she’s growing so fast."

"Look at this, does she like it?"

Xu Manning held a rattle in one hand, a stick with bells in the other, making faces in an attempt to amuse Li Yilan.

"Mom, this golden lock is meant for Yilan to wear when she grabs items at her hundred-day ceremony. Can she try it on now?"

Wu Wenyue took out a sizable pure gold pendant from the gift box to seek approval.

Yu Huizhi was helpless, yet happy, "You kid, you’re so extravagant with your spending, why buy such things? They serve no purpose."

"Oh, well, it’s already bought."

With that, Wu Wenyue carefully placed the gold lock around the baby’s neck.

"Eee?"

Li Yilan blinked her eyes, reached out to grasp at the gold chain, then looked at the toys in Xu Manning’s hands, her attention wavering and finally settled on Yu Huizhi, bursting into a loud and long cry.

This was the dumbfounded Li Yilan’s first experience of care and affection from her sisters-in-law, and she was scared!

"Ah, what’s wrong?"

"Why is she suddenly crying?"

Zhao Qingge held Yilan, gently patting to soothe her while casting a glance at the duo: "You’re too noisy."

Xu Manning rolled her eyes, "Obviously you’re holding her wrong, let me hold her, she definitely won’t cry."

Wu Wenyue guessed, "Is she sleepy?"

"She’s hungry, hubby, can you mix some milk powder and bring it over?"

Yu Huizhi took Li Yilan as Old Li hurriedly brought over the bottle, sticking it into Li Yilan’s mouth, the crying immediately stopped!

"Mmpf... gulp."

Li Yilan’s tear-stained eyes remained shut, her little mouth firmly sucking on the nipple vigorously, her face showing a calm and focused expression, contrasting sharply to her prior wailing, making the three women unable to resist a laugh.

"She’s such a foodie."

"I’ve suddenly noticed her eyes resemble her brother’s."

"A bit, yes."

Infants’ cuteness stirred Xu Manning’s maternal instincts, she volunteered to hold Li Yilan and feed her, after some thinking, Old Yu agreed.

"Blue might be a little sleepy. Once she’s finished her milk, put her back in her bed to sleep. I’ll check the kitchen... the dishes should be ready."

Going to the kitchen was just an excuse, mostly Yu Huizhi noticed Wu Wenyue occasionally eyeing the hairpin on Zhao Qingge’s head, and wanted to avoid it.

"Got it."

With all her attention on Li Yilan, Xu Manning gently cradled the baby, watching her drink her milk bottle contently, she breathed a small sigh of relief, brewing new ideas in her mind.

She deliberately glanced at Zhao Qingge, then smiled at Li Yilan, "She isn’t shy, but do you know who I am? I’m your sister-in-law, let’s hear you call me sister-in-law."

Zhao Qingge frowned, "She won’t be able to make vocal sounds to call people until at least after one year, don’t you have any common sense?"

"Mind your own business."

Unperturbed, Xu Manning mischievously took the milk bottle from Li Yilan, watching the baby grabbing at the air in confusion, babbling nonsense, Miss Xu laughed mischievously, "Little one~ Come on, call me sister-in-law, no milk until you do!"

"Manning, you’re really bored."

Amused, Wu Wenyue chuckled, but Zhao Qingge was angry, reaching out to reclaim Li Yilan and the milk bottle.

"Give her to me, bullying a two-month-old, how can you be so naughty?"

Zhao Qingge’s voice was stern, her attitude firm, Xu Manning glanced at her stomach and returned the milk bottle to Li Yilan, smiling, "Pregnancy really changes you, overflowing with maternal love... I’ll back off, okay?"

After speaking, she carefully kissed Li Yilan’s cheek with a content look, then placed the baby back in the crib.

"Playing with kids really is fun, huh?"

Xu Manning asked Wu Wenyue with a laugh, the latter shook her head in disagreement, "Kids are only fun when they’re someone else’s. If it’s your own, that’s too troublesome."

Though young, both felt a strange urgency seeing Zhao Qingge and Huang Tianxuan pregnant, but after private discussions, they didn’t want to have babies so soon.

Thus, Xu Manning agreed with Wu Wenyue, following up with, "Once their babies are born, we can play with theirs. Pure joy, no worries... yep!"

Zhao Qingge ignored their discourse, she simply picked Li Yilan up from the crib, cradling her properly and holding the milk bottle in her other hand, ensuring the baby was fed normally, her expression focused and serene. The afternoon sun streamed in from the window, casting an inner and outer glow over Zhao Qingge.

It’s the glow of motherhood!

Wu Wenyue pursed her lips, her gaze briefly flicking across Zhao Qingge’s face, softly saying, "They both seem prettier since becoming pregnant."

"Prettier?"

Xu Manning rolled her eyes, "Just say it outright, their bust sizes are bigger! Are you envious or just ogling?"

Wu Wenyue laughed helplessly, "What nonsense... but I am a bit hungry, is the food ready?"

"..."