Chapter 130.1

Upon returning home, Su Xiaoxiao unloaded numerous large and small packages. This year’s New Year provisions were even more abundant than usual, these included rice, noodles, oil, cured meat, and fruits.

There was also a bag of crispy ox ears and a bag of milk candy. The three children had even better provisions than Su Xiaoxiao, with an additional can of malted milk and a can of powdered milk. Su Xiaoxiao’s guess was that it was another personal subsidy from Minister Jiang.

“Kids, Minister Jiang is really good to you.”

Xiao Fantuan replied. “Mom, don’t worry. We’ll work even harder in the future. We will keep on trying to earn more for ourselves and help feed our younger siblings as well!”

Su Xiaoxiao, “……” I don’t know how to respond.

Xiao Zhuzi took out the milk powder and malt extract and said, “Aunt Su, leave this for my younger siblings to drink. I don’t need to drink it when I grow up.”

Su Xiaoxiao shook her head and put them back. “Your little brother and little sister have enough. Keep these for yourselves. Adequate nutrition is essential for good health. A healthy body leads to improved thinking. At your age, you need to replenish these nutrients.”

Xiao Fantuan nodded. “We’ve been drinking these since we were little, and that’s why we’re so smart. Take them back quickly; otherwise, we might become dumb.”

Fantuan has always been so confident since childhood, and Su Xiaoxiao has become accustomed to it: “You can eat the food you earn yourself. Fantuan, help Zhuzi carry the things back. Uncle Zhang and Aunt Yali will be happy to see how capable Zhuzi is.”

Days passed, and the children persisted in their daily exercises, ensuring ample sleep and a balanced diet. Now, Fantuan and Zhuzi could effortlessly handle about ten kilograms of goods like adults.

Han Cheng and Su Xiaoxiao helped move Zhuzi’s belongings first, bringing the twins back along the way.

Two little cubs had just finished eating their meal, and Yali and Zhang Hongtu were playing chess, each holding one child. The one-and-a-half-year-old twins didn’t understand chess at all; they simply moved pieces randomly. Xiao Tangyuan would grab a “horse” and go straight for Xiao Roubao’s “chariot,” and vice versa. Despite the chaotic moves, they clapped for themselves and shouted, “Good! Good! while Yali, with closed eyes, praised, “The baby is so talented.”
As soon as Zhuzi entered, he shouted, “Mom, Dad, we’re back!”

Upon seeing their parents and older brothers, the twins struggled to get down. Yali and Zhang Hongtu let go, and the two little ones, with short legs, ran over, loudly calling out, “Daddy, Mommy!”

The couple put down what they were holding. Su Xiaoxiao said, “Yali, Comrade Zhang, these are Zhuzi’s earnings. Come and help him move his things inside the house.”

Xiao Fantuan went to hug Xiao Tangyuan, while Xiao Doubao went to hug his younger brother. Unfortunately, Xiao Roubao was too heavy, and Xiao Doubao couldn’t lift him. Han Cheng bent down, lifting the chubby little one, and weighed him. He seemed to have eaten a lot at lunch, making the child even heavier. The rapid growth of children sometimes brought worries.

Xiao Roubao really likes his father. When he hugged his dad, he would shout, “Daddy~~,” showering him with messy kisses, often making Han Cheng’s heart soften.

Xiao Fantuan reached out to pinch the two little buns that Yali had tied for the little girl and kissed her rosy and beautiful little face. “Does my little sister miss her big brother?”

The little girl didn’t speak much, just a few repeated words and her pronunciation wasn’t very clear. But she loved to talk. She nodded and, with a faint dimple forming, said, “Miss~~”

Xiao Fantuan’s heart almost melted. He brought his face closer, saying, “Then give your brother a kiss.”

The little girl planted a firm kiss on her brother’s face; her small mouth pouted, and she tilted her head, smiling. Xiao Fantuan really likes his sweet and soft little sister.

Xiao Zhuzi watched with envy. He also wanted to hug his sister, but the little girl had already reached out to ask for her mom.

Su Xiaoxiao took her daughter, and Xiao Tangyuan hugged her mother and kissed her face. Xiao Tangyuan hugged her mom and said, “Mommy, miss~~”

Su Xiaoxiao rubbed her daughter’s head, saying, “Alright, Mommy misses Xiao Tangyuan too. Say goodbye to Aunt Ya Li, Uncle Zhang, and Zhuzi. Let’s go home.”

When Yali saw the milk formula and malted milk, she had the same reaction as Zhuzi and said, “Xiaoxiao, take this back for their little brother and sister to drink.”

Su Xiaoxiao shook her head and said, “They already have them. Keep it for Zhuzi; it’s good for his body and brain. Fantuan and Xiao Doubao often drink it.”

Yali had no choice but to give up.

Xiao Tangyuan lay on her mommy’s shoulder, waving goodbye to everyone with her big grape-like eyes. Pressing her half-white and tender little face against her mom, her small mouth turned into a chick’s beak. Her appearance was particularly adorable. Even when everyone had left the doorway, Zhuzi’s gaze was still on Xiao Tangyuan. He hadn’t held his sister today.

Ya Li and Zhang Hongtu were a bit surprised. “Minister Jiang gave you so many things?” Ya Li asked.

Zhuzi snapped out of it and took out a red envelope from his pocket. “There’s also a thirty-yuan note in the red envelope.”

Yali and Zhang Hongtu were even more surprised.

Zhuzi handed it over and said, “Mom, you keep it. I was going to buy a dress for my sister, but Aunt Su didn’t allow it.”

The couple looked at each other, and Yali shook her head and pushed the money back. “You can keep it for yourself. You don’t need to give it to mother. You can buy anything you want, and you can keep it for yourself.”

She and Zhang Hongtu both have good salaries, and both Ya Li and Zhang Hongtu have no close relatives. Zhuzi’s grandfather was capable, and raising Zhuzi alone was not much of a burden.

Zhuzi never let them worry; they were probably the most carefree parents in the entire military district.

Xiao Zhuzi nodded. “Aunt Su also told Fantuan and Xiao Doubao to manage their own money.”

Zhuzi felt fortunate; his biological parents were very good. His mother has many similarities in personality with Aunt Su, and his father is also a man who speaks confidently. He was willing to share everything with them, and they understood him. This was probably why he quickly adapted to this family.

“By the way, there’s something my mom wants to ask for your opinion on. I received a letter from your grandfather today, saying that he wants to give you a more imposing name. If you agree, he will find someone to look at the eight characters and choose a few characters. When you arrive in the capital, he will let you choose a name you like. Of course, your nickname is still ‘Xiao Zhuzi’. If you don’t want to, it’s okay, just let Grandpa know.”

Xiao Zhuzi thought for a moment. Fantuan and Bean Bag’s full names were Han Jing and Han Kang. Uncle Han said that the meaning behind their names was that he wished for their well-being and peace. Xiao Roubao’s full name was Han Chen, and Xiao Tangyuan’s full name was Han Xing. Aunt Su liked watching the starry sky, hoping the twins would grow up to explore their own vast possibilities, like the stars and the sea, with good wishes.

As for his name, Xiao Zhuzi, his grandmother said it was taken on a whim when his adopted mother saw the pillar in the living room. His full name was simply Zhang Zhu.

Xiao Zhuzi also wanted the blessings of his elders and nodded, “Let Grandpa decide.”

Zhang Hongtu smiled. “I’ll call your grandfather tomorrow. I’ll try to take leave early so that we can go sooner. You can also join Uncle Han at Su Family Village.”

Xiao Zhuzi nodded with a smile. “Sure, whatever you arrange is fine.”

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