Uncle Lai in the Red Chamber

Chapter 271

Lai Shangrong couldn't even exchange a few words of personal appreciation with Xing Xiuyan, so Aunt Lai and Mr. Lai rushed over.

Lai Da was still relatively shy. Although his cheeks were full of joy, he was restrained and only kept saying words of encouragement.

Aunt Lai and Mrs. Xu, like guardians on the left and right, escorted Xing Xiuyan into the house. While stroking Xing Xiuyan's belly, they asked about the month and talked about their ideas and parenting experience.

"Why didn't you call the doctor earlier? If Shang Rong is not serious and causes trouble, what should we do?"

"Xiuyan! Let me tell you, especially in these first few months, you must not be soft-hearted."

"What are the first few months! Don't let this child get contaminated before he comes out!"

"Yes, yes! Mom is very considerate."

After a while, Xing Zhong and his wife, Ning Mansion's Second Sister You and other female relatives also arrived.

When Xing Zhong saw his daughter, he was pulled out by Lai Da. Second Sister You looked at Xing Xiuyan with envy and wanted to exchange experiences, but looking at Aunt Lai and Mrs. Xu on the left and right, she hesitated several times.

She came in more than a year earlier than Xing Xiuyan, so she felt unsatisfied and couldn't hold her head high in front of Aunt Lai and Mrs. Xu.

Seeing that Youshi was among them, he ordered: "Jinchuan will be brought back soon and make a detailed meal list. From now on, she will be responsible for Xiuyan's meals."

"How can that be done? I'm used to eating food cooked by Jin Chuan, and it's the same with her mother here."

"Hey! Can't it be done if I move back here!"

"no!"

Aunt Lai and Mrs. Xu shouted at the same time.

"Jinchuan can come back and take care of me. You should stay away from Xiuyan in the past few months."

"That's right! You guys are young and energetic, just in case..."

Seeing Lai Shangrong deflated, Xing Xiuyan covered his mouth and snickered.

Seeing that there was no market of his own in the house, Lai Shangrong took the factory's rules and regulations and came to the flower hall.

Give the note to his father and Xing Zhong.

"The management of the next few factories will follow the regulations above."

The two of them already had some management experience, so they circulated it.

Lai Da praised: "The rules and regulations here are indeed detailed and feasible. Nowadays, more and more cement factories are opening, and skilled workers are becoming more and more in demand. With this seniority system, it is not so easy for other companies to poach people."

The two asked about their doubts again, and Lai Shangrong explained them clearly one by one.

Lai Da asked: "President Yuan came over a while ago and said that the craftsmen of the State-owned Enterprise Department who move into new houses will be provided with a coal stove for each family. Do you know about this?"

"Yeah! This is what my son decided. The price will be calculated based on the market price."

In order to save land and costs, the dormitories of the State-owned Enterprise Department were all three-story tube buildings. In this era, there was no gas, so it was impossible not to boil water and make a fire for cooking, so each family was equipped with a coal stove and placed it at the door.

Of course, in order to avoid carbon monoxide poisoning, Lai Shangrong will also give special instructions for safety precautions in the future.

After talking about business, it was time for dinner. Aunt Lai and Mrs. Xu also pulled Xing Xiuyan out.

Lai Shangrong wanted to go to the Xiaoxiang Pavilion after dinner, so he just had a drink, and Lai Da accompanied Xing Zhong for a drink.

After eating, he rushed to the Grand View Garden under Xing Xiuyan's repeated urging.

Originally, Lai Shangrong wanted to take Xing Xiuyan with him, but she was worried that if the two of them went there together, it would cause Lin Daiyu to misunderstand and feel that they were suspected of demonstrating.

Therefore, he was asked to take the lead while she waited until tomorrow to deliver snacks normally.

All the way to Xiaoxiang Pavilion, Xue Yan greeted the well-endowed maid as soon as she entered.

Jianshengsheng said: "Master, are you taking a break today? Why didn't you come here earlier? Miss has just eaten and is planning to go out for a walk to eat!" Lai Shangrong touched Xue Yan's head, stepped into the house, and smiled at Lin Daiyu Said: "Let Xiaosheng accompany Sister Lin and go for a walk to eat!"

Lin Daiyu scolded Xue Yan: "You girl is lazy, Brother Lai hasn't even had a sip of tea!"

Lai Shangrong smiled and said: "Then make it again later. When I come back, you can drink it without burning your mouth."

After leaving the Xiaoxiang Pavilion, the two walked side by side along the bamboo forest path all the way to the Cuiyan Bridge.

Lin Daiyu asked doubtfully: "Brother Lai, are you going to take a break today? Sister Xing came over yesterday, why didn't you hear her talk about it?"

"I just asked for leave this morning. Your sister Xing asked a doctor to check her pulse today, and that's when she found out she was pregnant."

He knows Xing Xiuyan's scruples, and it doesn't matter how they call her sister's sister's. Now when talking about Xing Xiuyan's pregnancy, he can't be ambiguous, he must distinguish his wife and concubine.

Lin Daiyu was also taken aback for a moment, it is impossible to say that she has not thought about the elders and concubines.

This is the most basic social structure of this era and the most basic bottom line.

It is extremely inappropriate for a principal wife to have two concubines without even marrying each other, let alone the possibility of a concubine's eldest son.

But when I heard Lai Shangrong talking about Sister Xing and saying that it set the tone for the two of them to get along in the future, I felt better.

"Then why doesn't Brother Lai spend more time at home?"

"It's rare for Xiu Mu, so of course I have to come and see you. Otherwise, it will take another month for Xiu Mu to come next time. I can't wait."

Sweet words can always touch people's hearts. When Lin Daiyu heard about this situation, he did not forget to come to see her, and the unhappiness in his heart was reduced by three points.

Han said shyly: "I embroidered a purse for Brother Lai and will give it to you later!"

Then he smiled slyly and said, "Fortunately, it's already embroidered, otherwise I might not have time to embroider it for you."

"Oh? Why is that?"

Lin Daiyu giggled and said, "Of course I want to make some clothes for the baby!"

"Don't be in a hurry, clothes. It's only been two months, but there is really something I need Sister Lin to make up my mind about."

"You want me to make up my mind?" Lin Daiyu asked curiously, "What can make Brother Lai difficult?"

"Your sister Xing wants you to name your child."

"How can I choose a name?"

If the address showed Lai Shangrong's attitude, then the naming showed Xing Xiuyan's attitude. Although Lin Daiyu had doubts on her lips, her heart was clouded.

"Hehe!" Lai Shangrong said with a smile: "Of course Xiuyan thinks her sister Lin is elegant and talented!"

"I don't want to rely on you! Brother Lai, you are making fun of people!"

Lin Daiyu said, shaking the embroidered handkerchief in her hand and brushing it on Lai Shangrong's face.

Lai Shangrong did not dodge, took a sip, and praised: "Sister Lin's handkerchief is so fragrant!"

Where did Lin Daiyu pass through this battle, her face was shy, and she secretly glanced at Lai Shangrong, seeing him looking at her with a half-smile, she didn't know that he did it on purpose.

Stomping his feet, he said angrily: "Brother Lai, you are making fun of me!"

As he spoke, he stretched out his hand to tickle him.

The two of them chased each other, and bursts of joy and laughter came from the Cuiyan Bridge.

In the Qiu Shuangzhai next to him, Tan Chun heard the sound and opened the window, stuck his head out, and saw clearly the two people laughing and playing. A pair of eyes stared at the two people, unable to move away anymore.

He hurriedly told the attendant on the side: "Go to my aunt's courtyard quickly and ask her to come over quickly."

(End of this chapter)