Guo Xuyang did not know what Jiang Wuxi was thinking. He was chatting with Liu He.
"Why did you deliver it yourself? You could have arranged for them to send it over."
"You've had a daughter, so I had to come and share the joy."
"What? Want another one?"
"It's not up to me. It's not something one person can do."
"I won't argue with you about that."
Guo Xuyang said with a smile.
"Sister-in-law doesn't agree?"
"She's so busy every day, coming home late at night. How can she have the mood for that?"
"Sister-in-law seems quite idle here. I don't see much to do."
"What are you talking about? Who are you calling idle?"
Zhao Xumei's voice sounded from behind.
"Ah? Why did you come?"
Guo Xuyang turned his head and looked at Zhao Xumei, who was carrying a large bag full of things.
"It seems I shouldn't gossip behind people's backs. Luckily, I didn't say anything bad about you."
"Why can't I come?
I heard your wife had a daughter, so as an aunt, I had to come and see.
I brought some cloth diapers for the baby."
"What aunt? Don't be so familiar," Liu He retorted.
"What's it to you? You didn't even tell me when President Guo had a child."
"Do I need to tell you when you're in our hospital? Don't you know Yin Hong or Wu Jia?"
"Oh, well done, Old Liu. When did you get to know Wu Jia?" Zhao Xumei was not pleased.
"Is it strange to know her?" Liu He said.
"She's been with Xiao Xi for quite some time."
"No wonder. I didn't think you were a fickle man.
I won't chat with you anymore. I need to go in and see the baby."
Zhao Xumei then quietly walked into the ward.
Li Minxi was still asleep. Wu Jia and Yang Bin were helping the little one change her diaper.
"Hasn't she woken up yet? Use this. With that diaper, the little one's bottom will get wet easily."
Zhao Xumei took out the diaper and handed it to Wu Jia.
"Director Zhao, why are you here?" Wu Jia and Yang Bin quickly greeted her.
"I came to take a look. Has she not woken up yet?" Zhao Xumei asked again.
"No. She was exhausted yesterday. She only gave birth this morning."
"Why didn't you tell me beforehand?
If Yin Hong hadn't called me, I wouldn't have known President Guo's wife had given birth here."
"I didn't know you knew each other," Wu Jia said.
"That's true. It's not your fault. Where are Gao Yuan and Li Xiaolu?"
"They are at home with Sister Xiao Hong."
"Sister Xiao Hong?"
"Yes. She just had a baby a while ago."
"She gave birth here too?"
"No. She gave birth at the Provincial People's Hospital."
"Oh, I see. Has she urinated?" Zhao Xumei looked at Li Minxi and asked.
"She did before she slept."
"That's good. Has she eaten anything yet?"
"No. She was too tired. She hasn't woken up since she fell asleep."
"Has the little one had milk?"
"She has. Her milk production isn't strong yet. I guess it hasn't been fully stimulated."
"When she wakes up, tell her to drink more liquid soup. If that doesn't work, you can use some techniques.
I don't need to teach you this, do I?"
"We know, Director Zhao.
We'll see when Sister wakes up.
She was too tired yesterday." Wu Jia said.
"Why did it take so long?"
"The labor started yesterday morning, but the progress was slow.
The baby was not still in the womb, which made Sister Xiao Xi very tired." Wu Jia said.
"Director Yin didn't go home yesterday. She stayed in the delivery room the whole time.
She only went back to rest after the baby was born and everything was settled."
"I do know about that. Yin Hong called me just now, and that's how I knew President Guo's wife was giving birth here.
But we didn't talk in detail. What did you order for food?"
"A man delivered it just now. It was pigeon and red date soup, good for replenishing qi and blood."
"No wonder you were chatting so warmly.
Then you carry on. Don't get too tired.
Take turns resting.
This is a long-term job."
"Thank you for your concern, Director Zhao. We have a schedule.
It will be better after a few busy days.
There are so many family members, sometimes we don't even get a chance to help."
"I've heard some things about President Guo's family. Keep up the good work.
President Guo won't treat you unfairly." Zhao Xumei said, leaving a red envelope before going out.
"Does Director Zhao know President Guo?" Yang Bin asked, watching Zhao Xumei leave.
"They should know each other, otherwise, she wouldn't have come.
Look, she even gave such a big red envelope," Wu Jia said.
"No wonder Gao Yuan and Lulu came to President Guo's place.
I heard Mao Yiyi and Hu Jun also came.
If you tell me Director Zhao has nothing to do with this, I wouldn't believe you."
"Haven't you heard that Director Zhao's husband is the manager of the Junyue Lai Hotel?
The meals we eat are all delivered by Junyue Lai."
"Oh, I forgot about that.
Thinking about it, Director Zhao must have known President Guo for a long time." Yang Bin said.
"I think so. Otherwise, she wouldn't have given such a big red envelope."
"What are you guys talking about? What red envelope?" Li Minxi opened her eyes and asked.
"Our confinement service director, Director Zhao, just came over.
She left a red envelope before she left."
"Which Director Zhao? Where's Yangzi?"
"President Guo is outside chatting with the person who delivered the food.
I heard Director Zhao's husband is a manager at Junyue Lai."
"Are you talking about Manager Liu He's wife? How long ago did she leave?"
"She left less than two minutes ago. Should I call her?"
"No need. You call Yangzi in." Li Minxi said.
"President Guo, Sister Xiao Xi is calling you." Wu Jia went out and said to Guo Xuyang.
"She's awake?" Guo Xuyang asked, rushing in upon hearing this.
"Yes, I had a long dream.
It felt like I was constantly climbing mountains and running, which made me exhausted."
"You've worked hard. I've called your home. Your mother will come this afternoon with Su Ran and the others."
"Jiajia just said Director Zhao left a big red envelope."
"I was chatting with Liu He outside just now.
Zhao Xumei came in on her own. I didn't notice her leaving a red envelope."
"This couple is really interesting."
"Old Liu came to deliver pigeon soup for you. He didn't know Zhao Xumei would come either," Guo Xuyang said.
"Where's Liu He?"
"He left. He left when he saw you were awake."
"Yes. Did my mother come alone?"
"She came with Su Ran."
"What about Li Minyu?"
"Don't mention Li Minyu in front of your mother.
She still doesn't know about me and Li Minyu."
"When are you planning to hide it?"
"Let's talk about it after the child is born."
"Are you planning to reveal it after the new year?
My sister's belly can't hide it."
"I've already contacted President Jiang to send Li Minyu out on a mission.
She'll be back after giving birth."
"Are you that heartless to let her be alone outside?"
"I'll tell you when she returns.
Are you hungry? Have some soup first. It's good for replenishing qi and blood." Guo Xuyang said, scooping a small bowl from the lunchbox and handing it to Wu Jia.
"I want you to feed me," Li Minxi insisted.
"Alright, alright, I'll feed you. You're the hero now."
"You lied to me.
You told me it was a son when it was clearly a daughter.
I prepared all baby boy clothes."
"It was my fault. I apologize.
Eat first, then you can scold me.
Niuniu needs to eat soon too."
"I'll let you off for now."