RPAGF Chapter 390 The Beloved Little Sister 25
Chapter 390 The Beloved Little Sister 25
Ji Xiaosong had just sat down in the clinic's office and was about to organize today's medical records when she heard hurried footsteps outside the door.
She looked up and saw Sister You standing at the door, carrying a heavy bamboo basket in her hand, with an undisguised smile on her face.
"Xiao Song!" Sister You rushed in, her eyes shining brightly. "Such a big thing, why didn't you tell the family?"
Ji Xiaosong was stunned for a moment, then realized that the news of her pregnancy had already reached the You family.
She had originally planned to personally go to the You family to share the good news after get off work today, but she didn't expect her older sister to hear about it so quickly.
"Big sister, I was just planning to..."
Just as Ji Xiaosong was about to explain, Sister You grabbed her hand and looked her up and down as if she were some fragile treasure.
"Oh my, you little rascal, you're pregnant with four and you still dare to come to work like this?" Sister You's voice was quite loud, attracting the attention of the nurses in the next clinic who peeked out. "If I hadn't gone to your village this morning to exchange eggs and heard about it from Aunt Wang, I would still be completely in the dark!"
Ji Xiaosong's face flushed, and she quickly pulled her older sister to sit down: "Big sister, please keep your voice down... I'm only newly pregnant, and I'm not showing yet."
"You need to be even more careful now that she's pregnant!" Sister You slapped her thigh, her voice rising even louder. "Quadruplets! Her body must be so precious!"
As she spoke, she opened the bamboo basket. "Look, this is what my mother asked me to bring over quickly—an old hen, red dates, longan, and some pickled cucumbers. I heard that pregnant women love to eat these."
The basket was stuffed full, and a red cloth was placed on top, indicating that it was prepared in a hurry.
Ji Xiaosong felt a warmth in her heart. Sister You's house was not close to the clinic, so she must have rushed over very early in the morning.
"Elder sister, please thank Mother for me," Ji Xiaosong said softly. "I originally planned to go to her house to tell her myself after get off work today, but I didn't expect you to find out first."
"Hey, what's the big deal!" Sister You waved her hand, showing no sign of concern. "Your family lives nearby, so it's right for you to tell them first. Besides, Yongwa isn't home, so it's only right that you visit your family more often."
She paused, then suddenly lowered her voice, "But Xiao Song, with such great news, you must send a telegram to Yongwa right away! Let him be happy!"
Ji Xiaosong nodded: "He's on a mission right now. I'll tell him when it's over."
"That's right!" Sister You beamed. "If our Yongwa knew he was going to be the father of four children, he'd be so happy he'd do somersaults in the army!"
Just then, Director Chen from the clinic walked in. Seeing Sister You, he greeted her with a smile, "Sister You, you're here? Are you here to see Xiao Song?"
"That's right!" Sister You immediately stood up, her voice rising even higher, "Director Chen, my Xiaosong is pregnant with quadruplets! You'd better lighten her workload a bit, her health is very precious!"
Director Chen looked at Ji Xiaosong in surprise: "Quadruplets? Really?"
Ji Xiaosong nodded shyly: "It was just confirmed yesterday."
"Oh my, this is wonderful news!" Director Chen said immediately. "Here's what we'll do: starting today, you'll only work half-days and go home to rest in the afternoon. Don't do any of the heavy or strenuous work; let the other nurses do it."
"Director, I'm not that delicate..." Ji Xiaosong wanted to decline, but Sister You had already agreed for her.
"Thank you, Director Chen! You're so considerate!" Sister You beamed from ear to ear. "I'll definitely treat you to red eggs after the baby is born!"
Director Chen smiled, waved, and left.
Sister You turned to Ji Xiaosong and said, "Look, the leader has spoken, you can't be stubborn. Come on, I'll take you home."
"Big sister, you've only just started your job..."
"What are you going to work for!" Sister You grabbed her without giving her a chance to explain. "Come back to the You family home with me first. Your mother and father are waiting to see you! Your in-laws are overjoyed and specially slaughtered a sheep to help you recover!"
Unable to resist her older sister's enthusiasm, Ji Xiaosong simply gave her work instructions and followed her sister out the door.
She then realized that Sister You hadn't come alone; there was a donkey cart parked outside, covered with thick cotton quilts, clearly prepared especially for her.
"Big sister, this is too much..."
"Stop talking nonsense, get in the car!" Sister You helped her sit down, then sat in front to drive. "You're now a key person under the protection of the You family!"
The donkey cart slowly made its way to Youjia Village, and Sister You kept talking the whole way.
"When your mother heard you were pregnant with quadruplets, she almost knocked the pot off the stove!"
"Dad was so happy he kept rubbing his hands together, saying that the You family's ancestral graves were emitting auspicious smoke!"
"Mom is still sewing little clothes for you. She said she'll prepare four different sets so you can tell who's who..."
Ji Xiaosong felt a warm feeling in her heart as she listened.
She hadn't been married into the You family for long, and because You Yong was often away from home, she spent most of her time living at her parents' house helping out.
She never expected the You family to care about her so much.
Upon arriving at the You family's house, before even entering, one could hear a lively commotion coming from the courtyard.
As You's mother stood at the door looking around, she immediately trotted over to greet the donkey cart as soon as she saw it arrive.
"Xiao Song!" Mother You grabbed her hand, her eyes reddening. "Why didn't you tell your mother about such a joyous occasion sooner?"
Ji Xiaosong quickly got out of the car: "Mom, I only found out yesterday. I was planning to..."
"It's alright, it's alright!" Mother You interrupted her, stroking her hair affectionately. "It's good that you're here, it's good that you're here! Come inside quickly, Mother has made you some mutton soup!"
In the courtyard, Mr. You was boasting to several neighbors, "My daughter-in-law is pregnant with quadruplets! Our You family is going to prosper!"
The neighbors offered their congratulations, and some even brought eggs and brown sugar.
Ji Xiaosong was helped into the house by You's mother and eldest sister, one on each side, as if she were some fragile porcelain.
The main room of the You family's house was already set with food, and the aroma was irresistible.
Not long after, Sister You brought out a steaming bowl of mutton soup from the kitchen and said with a smile, "Xiao Song, try it! I specially learned a new way to make it, and it's not gamey at all!"
Ji Xiaosong was pressed into the main seat, and soon a pile of dishes appeared in front of her.
Mother kept putting meat on her plate, Sister You served her soup, and Father You stood aside fanning her, even though it was already autumn.
"That's enough, that's enough, I can't eat this much..." Ji Xiaosong said, both amused and exasperated.
"Eat more!" Mother You said, leaving no room for refusal. "You're now eating the food of five people!"
As they were eating, several aunties from the village came over after hearing the news, making the house even more lively.
"Aunt You, your daughter-in-law is so lucky!"
"Quadruplets? I've never heard of this before in all my years!"
"Xiao Song, just tell your aunt if there's anything you want to eat. Your aunt has plenty of fresh vegetables!"
Ji Xiaosong was surrounded by people, receiving their blessings and care.
Mother You was overjoyed, while Father You sat to the side, proudly smoking his pipe.
After the meal, Mother You pulled Ji Xiaosong into the inner room and mysteriously took out a red cloth bag from the cabinet.
"Little Song, this is what your mother has been saving for a long time." Mother You carefully opened it, inside were a pair of gold bracelets and a few silver coins. "It was originally intended for Yongwa to divide the family property in the future, but now that you are pregnant with quadruplets, I'll give it to you first. You can use it to buy some jewelry or some tonics."
Ji Xiaosong quickly declined, "Mother, I can't accept this..."
"Take it!" Mother You forcefully shoved the red cloth bundle into her hands. "You are now a great contributor to our You family. What is this little thing? When the baby is born, Mother will give you something even better!"
Sister You also came in, carrying the clothes she had just finished making.
"Xiao Song, try on this dress and see if it fits. It will be just right when your belly gets bigger."
Ji Xiaosong was so moved by the warmth of the You family women that he was speechless.
She was worried that the You family would blame her for telling her family first, but to her surprise, they not only didn't mind, but also pampered her like a treasure.
That evening, Ji Xiaosong stayed at the You family's house.
After that, she would alternate between staying at her parents' home and her husband's home every now and then.
She also found out which wife the Ji brothers had chosen.