Chapter 129.1

With only half a month left until the Chinese New Year, Su Xiaoxiao had already completed all the tasks ahead of schedule. Minister Jiang asked her to take her child over when she had time. Su Xiaoxiao took advantage of both Yali and Zhang Hongtu’s rest today and sent the twin babies to their place early in the morning. 

She and Han Cheng took Xiao Fantuan, Xiao Doubao, and Xiao Zhuzi to the publicity department.

It turned out that Minister Jiang knew that she was going to take the children back to their hometown for the New Year. He gave her the annual bonus in advance, not only hers but also a special one for each child. He said it had been a while since they had received any reward for their hard work, so it was only right to show appreciation during the New Year. He even personally prepared red envelopes for each child.

This is the first time the cubs have received compensation through their own labor, and they are all very happy after receiving their hard-earned money.

Besides helping out at the publicity department during summer vacation, the cubs had also been going there one or two weekends each month for the past six months. 

As for what they are busy with, Su Xiaoxiao still doesn’t know, let alone what promotional brochures take more than six months to produce.

According to Minister Jiang, they needed to be prepared at all times and now wasn’t the right time. As for what puzzle he was playing and when the right time would come, Su Xiaoxiao had no way of knowing.

Before Su Xiaoxiao left, she told Yali that they would have lunch with Han Cheng when he finished work, and they didn’t need to prepare their own meals. She could take the twins to eat.
eat.

Su Xiaoxiao and her cubs have not been taken away from their annual bonuses for now. They planned to go to the hospital to have lunch with Han Cheng before returning to pick them up.

The receptionist at the hospital was still the round-faced nurse. Rumor had it that she was currently in a relationship with Dr. Chen, but who knew if it was true or not?

Su Xiaoxiao greeted her, and the three kids also politely exchanged greetings before following Su Xiaoxiao inside.

Shen Zhaozhao snapped out of her thoughts, enviously saying, “Dr. Han’s family members are so good-looking! The older one is handsome, and the younger one is cute too. Did you see it? In the blink of an eye, Xiao Doubao has grown so big, and he’s still so good-looking.”

When Shen Zhaozhao first met Xiao Doubao, she was still a shy little white bun who wanted her mother to hold her in her arms. Now he is a beautiful little boy with a big face.

The nurse looked at her with impatience and said, “You say this every time you see them. Have you ever seen the dragon and phoenix twins in Doctor Han’s family? They are really… sigh, I wish I could take them home and raise them myself.”

Shen Zhaozhao blinked and replied, “Oh, right! Dr. Han and his wife are both so good-looking. I wonder how good-looking the twins have become now. I really want to go see them.”

The older nurse, also known as Sister Chen, jokingly said to her, “You and Dr. Chen both look good. Seize the opportunity, get married, and have a child of your own. It’s bound to be good-looking too.”

Blushing, Shen Zhaozhao glared at her and said, “We haven’t even started dating; who’s going to have a child with him? Sister Chen, don’t talk nonsense!”

Chen laughed, covering her face. “Alright, alright, I’ll stop talking nonsense. Since there’s no development yet, how about my distant cousin? She’s also a nurse. I’ll introduce her to Dr. Chen the next time she comes to visit me.”

Shen Zhaozhao stomped her feet in anger and said, “Sister Chen! If you keep doing this, I won’t be friends with you anymore!”

Sister Chen laughed, “Okay, okay, no more jokes. I don’t really have a distant cousin. But seriously, Dr. Chen is a good person, kind and humorous. Both of you are of the right age. If things are going well between you two, don’t waste time. It’s not just you at the hospital who is interested in Dr. Chen.”

Shen Zhaozhao nervously played with the hem of her clothes, swaying from side to side. Bashfully, she said, “He mentioned that his parents are coming for the New Year, and he wants me to meet them.” Her voice trailed off as she spoke.

Chen chuckled, “Oh! You’re being shy now. You guys are moving fast—just starting, and you’re already talking about meeting the parents. Your relationship is still in its first stage, right?”

Shen Zhaozhao bit her lip and said, “Sister Chen, do you think his parents might not like me? His family is well-off, there are three generations of city dwellers, and his parents work in the military. His sister has a good marriage, but my parents are no longer around, and I live with my grandmother and sister.”
Shen Zhaozhao has always been optimistic and generous, never feeling inferior. Love, however, has a way of making people anxious and doubtful, often leading them to question themselves. A perfectly fine young lady can become insecure in front of the person she likes.

Sister Chen tapped the head of this stubborn girl. You are such a wonderful girl, anyone who gets to marry you is lucky. Dr. Chen knows about your family situation and must have talked to his family about it. The fact that his parents are willing to meet you means that they don’t mind. Why worry so much every day?”

Shen Zhaozhao said, “Also, they are not going here because of me. Director Han is on a business trip to the capital, and Dr. Chen has to stay here on duty this year. So, his parents are coming for the New Year, and meeting me is just an incidental part of their visit.”

Sister Chen sighed. The young girl was a bit scatterbrained and had a carefree personality. When she first arrived, she even doubted whether she was suitable to be a nurse. However, that wasn’t the case. Shen Zhaozhao might be a bit absent-minded in daily life, but she was meticulous at work, with a kind heart that poured out to everyone. She deserved a good man, no matter how perfect that man was, she was worthy of it. It was puzzling how such a good girl started doubting herself after meeting Dr. Chen. It truly left people at a loss for words.

“You must remember that you are a good girl, worthy of anyone. Don’t be foolish and daydream all day. Dr. Chen is also a good person, and you will live your life together in the future. You just need to get along well.”

Shen Zhaozhao didn’t have any elder confidants to talk to about such matters. After a moment of thought, she nodded. “Thank you, Sister Chen. My sister also said the same. Sister Chen, please don’t tell anyone about this.”

Sister Chen looked at her with a hint of impatience and said, “I know.”