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Back to the 80s: A Beloved Marriage
"I understand." Perhaps before today, Sun Qiuer indeed held the thought that having a daughter would be a disappointment to Qi Ze and the Qi Family.
However, after discussing it thoroughly with Zhao Jin, Sun Qiuer realized that these were just her own unfounded worries, not the true feelings of the Qi Family.
On the contrary, the Qi Family was actually looking forward to the smooth birth of her child. Regardless of whether it was a boy or a girl, the Qi Family would love the child equally.
Thinking about how she had been worrying and anxious all by herself before, Sun Qiuer felt somewhat guilty.
Ultimately, it was her own fault. "Now that you know, don't keep brooding over it. You know I'm not very observant. Sometimes I can't notice your grievances and discomfort in time. Next time if you're unhappy, just tell me directly. That way, you won't have to suffer in silence while I remain oblivious." In this matter, Qi Ze was determined to clarify everything with Sun Qiuer and insisted on getting her assurance and promise.
Only then could he truly set his mind at ease.
"Okay." After this experience, Sun Qiuer knew she had made a mistake. Naturally, she wouldn't repeat it again.
Now with Qi Ze's reminders and advice, Sun Qiuer readily agreed. "No way. With your personality, even if you feel wronged, you definitely won't tell me right away." Regarding Sun Qiuer's quiet nature, Qi Ze had the most say and was particularly worried. "From now on, you need to report your feelings to me every day. Whether it's something happy or unhappy, no matter how big or small, you have to let me know. This way, if you're feeling wronged anywhere, I can find out without you having to say anything."
Thinking that Sun Qiuer wouldn't be someone who would complain unnecessarily, Qi Ze decided that he would dig deeper himself.
Originally, Qi Ze's intentions were undoubtedly for Sun Qiuer's good and were understandable. However, upon hearing such a request from him, Sun Qiuer genuinely felt troubled.
It wasn't that she didn't want to be open with Qi Ze; rather... given Qi Ze's personality, Sun Qiuer worried that some matters which she herself didn't think much of might feel entirely different when presented to him.
At that point, it wouldn't be her feeling wronged but rather Qi Ze feeling wronged on her behalf.
If such situations occurred only occasionally, it could be overlooked. It could be considered a playful aspect of their marriage and also a form of protection from Qi Ze.
However, if this continues and Qi Ze always steps up for her, Sun Qiuer does not think it is a good thing, and she hesitates a bit.
Qi Ze was eagerly waiting for Sun Qiuer's response. He thought that no matter what, it would definitely be a "good" word. Who would have thought that after waiting for a while, he still hadn't received Sun Qiuer's answer, which made him anxious.
"What? You still don't believe I can stand up for you? I am very sincere in wanting to..." Qi Ze raised his eyebrows in disbelief as he looked at Sun Qiuer.
It turned out that in Sun Qiuer's heart, he was actually so untrustworthy? This was a blow to his self-esteem. "No." Knowing that Qi Ze must have misunderstood, Sun Qiuer quickly interrupted him. At the same time, she seriously expressed, "I absolutely trust you. But men and women definitely have different views and feelings about various matters. You also have a temper that cannot tolerate any sand in your eyes, and you are always looking for reasons in my words."
After pausing for a moment, Sun Qiuer hesitated slightly but still spoke the truth: "Perhaps what I consider a trivial matter might infuriate you. In that case, our originally harmonious life at home cannot continue to be harmonious. What will you do then?"
Sun Qiuer did not distrust Qi Ze. The main issue was that everyone knew about Qi Ze's personality and temper. In this matter, one really could not easily feel at ease.
"Come on, aren't you still not trusting me! Am I the kind of person who makes trouble for no reason? Am I the kind of person who stirs up trouble?" With each of Qi Ze's statements, Sun Qiuer hesitated honestly for a moment. With each additional statement, Sun Qiuer furrowed her brow even more.
By the time the third rhetorical question came around, Qi Ze himself couldn't continue.
Seeing Qi Ze suddenly stop, Sun Qiuer immediately sat up straight and cautiously glanced at Qi Ze's reaction from the corner of her eye.
In her heart, she absolutely trusted Qi Ze. However, trust aside, it was also true that Qi Ze had a rather impulsive personality.
If Qi Ze had inherited his older brother Qi Zheng's temperament, Sun Qiuer would definitely shake her head vigorously and firmly support every word from Qi Ze.
However, Qi Ze is not Qi Zheng. This led to repeated hesitation and difficulty from Sun Qiuer, which was clearly seen through by Qi Ze.
"Alright, alright. I know that maybe I'm not that reliable." With some self-awareness, Qi Ze waved his hand and ended this somewhat unresolvable topic.
However, what needed to be insisted upon was still insisted by Qi Ze: "No matter what, remember to chat with me more. If you don't, I'll just go ask someone else in the family!"
"Don't." Qi Ze thought it would be awkward if he asked someone else. Sun Qiuer shook her head and waved her hand to refuse, "It's really not a big deal. With you making such a fuss, everyone is going to get nervous. How will they look at me then?"
"Let them look however they want. With me, your man, around, what can they do to you?" Qi Ze was deliberately trying to tease Sun Qiuer. He immediately put on an exaggeratedly arrogant expression, pointed his chin at Sun Qiuer, and smirked.
He wasn't always unreliable. Sooner or later, he would make Sun Qiuer see him in a new light and change everyone's perception of him.
Sun Qiuer couldn't help but laugh at that moment. She shot a playful glare at Qi Ze and turned her head away, "I'm not talking to you."
"Hey, hey, don't! I'm the father of the baby in your belly; you have to tell me everything." Joking aside, Qi Ze was still serious when it came to important matters.
After a pause, Qi Ze suggested, "If you really feel uncomfortable discussing some things with me, then go talk to Sister-in-law! Our Sister-in-law is in charge; she can help you with many things."
Qi Ze still trusted Zhao Jin very much. Therefore, when it came to Sun Qiuer, he was willing to let Zhao Jin take charge.
"I understand." At this point, the barriers in Sun Qiuer's heart had completely dissipated.
She knew that everyone in the family cared about her and genuinely wanted the best for her. Sun Qiuer no longer had any other thoughts. Even regarding the complex issue of having a son or daughter, she was no longer so concerned; there were no more worries or dilemmas.
As for Qi Ze, whether she would talk to him about things or go find Sister-in-law, Sun Qiuer kept it in mind.
No matter if she would actually seek them out later, Sun Qiuer felt grateful for everyone's protection and care for her. Many things in the future would likely change her mindset as well.
She was confident that situations like today would not happen again.
At lunchtime, the person who came to call Qi Ze and Sun Qiuer for dinner was Zhou Ju.
Ever since Sun Qiuer reached five months of pregnancy, Grandma Qi and Zhou Ju insisted that Sun Qiuer should not enter the kitchen.
In their eyes, they intended for Sun Qiuer to rest like Zhao Jin did during her pregnancy and not do anything at all. However, Sun Qiuer couldn't sit still; even if they didn't let her do anything, she would still take the initiative to help out.
Grandma Qi and Zhou Ju were also afraid that their bickering would hurt Sun Qiuer. So they decided to avoid competing with her as much as possible, letting her be happy.
However, after five months of pregnancy, Grandma Qi and Zhou Ju became more assertive. With the rest of the family supporting them, Sun Qiuer had no choice but to stop doing housework.
On the contrary, she learned from Zhao Jin's previous approach. She would often stay in her room making clothes; she was quite skilled at sewing and mending.
Grandma Qi and Zhou Ju did not stop Sun Qiuer from insisting on doing something. After all, there had been a successful case with Zhao Jin, and most of the time, Grandma Qi and Zhou Ju were very supportive of anything related to Zhao Jin.
Thus, in a way, Sun Qiuer was free.
Even when she occasionally went to the workshop, Grandma Qi and Zhou Ju did not prevent her. They just reminded her repeatedly before she left to take care of herself and not to overexert or hurt herself.
Zhou Ju's cooking skills were quite good. With two pregnant women at home, she paid extra attention to nutrition, serving all kinds of delicious food at the dining table.
Compared to the past Qi Family, the meals at the current Qi Family table were undoubtedly extravagant.
However, facing a table full of dishes, no one in the family raised any objections or criticized Zhou Ju for being wasteful.
The Qijia Family was inherently gentle and particularly easygoing about everything; they were not the type to be overly calculative. Even when it came to money and interests, they rarely argued or got angry.
This was truly rare among ordinary families.
At the dining table, after serving chicken soup to Zhao Jin and Sun Qiuer, Zhou Ju began feeding Guo Guo and Dou Dou.
The nearly two-year-old children were particularly picky eaters. Fortunately, Guo Guo and Dou Dou were not too difficult to feed; although they had their dislikes, as long as the food suited their taste, they cooperated well and could eat quite a bit.
The key was that Guo Guo and Dou Dou were not the type who needed adults to chase after them while feeding. As soon as it was mealtime, they would immediately bring over their own little stools and gather around the wooden table that Qi Zheng specially made for them, patiently waiting for their meals to be served.
In terms of the children's independence, Zhao Jin is very firm. She neither allows Grandma Qi and Zhou Ju to tirelessly chase after them to feed them, nor lets Qi Dayong and Qi Zheng hold them while they eat.
Since learning to sit on a stool, Zhao Jin has strictly required Guo Guo and Dou Dou to do everything by themselves. Whatever they want to eat, they must earn it themselves and cannot rely on or depend on others.
At first, Grandma Qi and Zhou Ju felt heartbroken. They thought that Guo Guo and Dou Dou were still young and did not need such strict treatment.
However, over time, as Guo Guo and Dou Dou gradually adapted to various tasks and became proficient, Grandma Qi and Zhou Ju began to feel increasingly proud.
Slowly, both of them stopped interfering in Zhao Jin's parenting methods. They felt particularly at ease with how Guo Guo and Dou Dou were being raised.
Following Qi Ze's words, when his family has children in the future, they should be raised like Guo Guo and Dou Dou. The children should handle what they can on their own, which is very comforting to see.
Sun Qiuer feels the same way. In fact, she has even considered asking Zhao Jin to help raise her children in the future.
She thinks that she will handle putting the children to sleep herself. During the day, she will follow Guo Guo and Dou Dou's example for their eating, drinking, playing, and various activities. Whether it's a son or a daughter, Sun Qiuer does not plan to spoil them.
Therefore, following the model that Sister-in-law used to teach Guo Guo and Dou Dou seems quite good.
Zhao Jin does not have any particular set of principles. In her mind, she simply wants to take responsibility for Guo Guo and Dou Dou.
When Guo Guo and Dou Dou go to school in the future, Zhao Jin will not require them to be first in every subject. However, she will insist that they understand what it means to be a good child who is upright and positive.
For Zhao Jin, character and integrity are more important than academic performance.
Seeing Zhao Ying'er and Zhao Lei's spoiled behavior has already become the best negative example.
Grandma Qi is very optimistic about Zhao Jin's way of raising children. According to Grandma Qi, Zhao Jin's family is good; everyone is particularly sensible, which she admires but has been unable to achieve herself.
As for her own children, Qi Dayong and Qi Feng are fine. But when she thinks of Qi Erzhu and Qi Xue, Grandma Qi truly does not know what could be better.
In contrast, Qi Zheng's default stance has little justification. Because it is Zhao Jin, he will support and acknowledge everything.
Thus, the biggest backing behind Zhao Jin will always be Qi Zheng, unchanging and unshakable.
While Qi Zheng's Family was having dinner, Grandma Zhao and Chen Cui arrived with two large roosters.
Their arrival was extremely baffling. Everyone in Qi Zheng's Family had clearly expressed to Grandma Zhao that Qi Yuehong would not marry Zhao Lei.
However, Grandma Zhao insisted that as long as Qi Yuehong was still unmarried, there was still hope for their family’s Zhao Lei, and the connection between the two children had not been severed.
Understanding where the connection between Qi Yuehong and Zhao Lei came from, in Zhao Jin's own words, even if there was a connection, it was a fateful one. Moreover, that fateful connection had already been completely severed when Qi Yuehong entered high school while Zhao Lei dropped out to stay home.
On the contrary, Zhao Lei and Qi Juanjuan were actually looked upon favorably by Zhao Jin. Unfortunately, Zhao Lei did not think highly of Qi Juanjuan, and Grandma Zhao and others had yet to see through this.
It wasn't that Grandma Zhao and Chen Cui couldn't see through it; if they had any choice, they definitely wouldn't come to Qi Zheng's Family.
This wasn't their first time being turned away; they were proud people who couldn't just pretend nothing happened.
Wasn't it that Zhao Lei insisted on marrying Qi Yuehong! What could they do? They couldn't force Zhao Lei to marry someone he didn't like, could they?
Regarding the matter of Zhao Lei, Grandma Zhao and Chen Cui still dared not make decisions for him.
After the incident at Zhao Guoqiang's house last time, they were not well-received by Zhao Lei. For an entire month afterward, he didn't even want to speak properly to them.
If it weren't for their good behavior later on and their repeated initiative to propose to Qi Zheng's Family, it's likely that Zhao Lei would still be unwilling to acknowledge them now.
Ultimately, their family still revolved around Zhao Lei. After experiencing a setback once, Grandma Zhao and Chen Cui no longer dared to come a second time.
Looking at the large roosters in the hands of Grandma Zhao and Chen Cui, Zhao Jin politely declined and stepped back.
She couldn't help it; after all, she was pregnant and couldn't afford to get into conflicts with anyone. It was best to keep as far away as possible from unreasonable people like Grandma Zhao and Chen Cui!
Sun Qiuer was quickly protected by Qi Ze, who moved her aside.
Qi Ze had no good feelings towards Grandma Zhao and the others.
In the past, when Grandma Zhao and her family came over, it was to cause trouble for his Sister-in-law. Now that they were finally not making a fuss over Zhao Ying'er, it had turned into Zhao Lei wanting to marry their Yuehong!
What a joke! Where did Grandma Zhao's family get the idea that Zhao Lei was worthy of their Yuehong?
They were simply not a match! With Zhao Lei's looks and character, Qi Ze couldn't care less about him.
Fortunately, their Yuehong had good taste and had never shown any interest in Zhao Lei. Otherwise, Qi Ze would have definitely had a serious talk with Qi Yuehong about what kind of man was truly a good man.
Their family certainly had good men. From his father to his older brother, and then to himself and Qi Rui, which one of them wasn't a real man?
Qi Yuehong was used to seeing such good examples; if she still couldn't tell that Zhao Lei was just a bad apple, Qi Ze would definitely shake her shoulders to wake her up. However, given the current situation, Qi Ze still trusted Qi Yuehong's judgment. As long as she maintained that standard, Qi Yuehong would surely not disappoint him or anyone else in their family.
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