Chapter 898: Chapter 771: The Two Families Divide the Children

Just like the conversation between Zhang Guoqing and his mother, in the Zhou family courtyard, Zhou Xiaozheng also just sent away a group of old and young men celebrating with drinks, and was now continuing to have tea with his in-law Mr. Zhang.

"Brother Zhang, really not tired?"

Mr. Zhang decisively shook his head: "Too happy to sleep."

After he finished speaking, the two immediately burst into hearty laughter again.

At this moment, Zhou Xiaozheng let down his guard, revealing his dimples, which appeared unusually prominent, making Mr. Zhang suspect that this brother must have checked himself in the mirror; otherwise, he wouldn’t have a stiff face year after year.

——Really too sissy!

But Mr. Zhang considered himself a good-natured person, he wouldn’t expose him!

"Three sons, my Jiao Jiao is so capable. You can’t find such a good daughter-in-law anywhere in the country. Brother Zhang, do you think what I’m saying makes sense?"

Mr. Zhang glanced at him, very suspicious that if he answered negatively, he would surely be kicked out of the Zhou family tonight. He gave Zhou Xiaozheng a side-eye.

"Is there even a need to say? My daughter-in-law is perfect. If she weren’t, how could my Xiao Wu have set his sights on her so young? Brother, I’m telling you, my youngest son is also not inferior to Jiao Jiao."

Zhou Xiaozheng gave him a disdainful glance and casually echoed: "Not bad."

"What do you mean not bad? It’s very good!"

Two old brothers argued for a while over their sons and daughters, then laughed heartily again.

Finished chatting about their children, Mr. Zhang started talking about the twins.

"When I just arrived here, a family not far from ours just had twins, and the kids’ mother specially went to see them. The two kids together weighed less than eight pounds, and even so, they say they’re well-fed."

Zhou Xiaozheng immediately continued: "Indeed, those people lack insight. Can those women compare with my Jiao Jiao? Jiao Jiao eats well and nourishes the kids entirely." 𝗳𝗿𝐞𝕖𝘄𝗲𝕓𝗻𝚘𝚟𝕖𝐥.𝚌𝕠𝕞

Mr. Zhang was speechless, can we have a pleasant chat?

Whenever Zhou Xiaozheng talks about his daughter, he looks gentle, his eyes shining. There’s nothing he can do; he can’t express his current feelings. Don’t think he doesn’t know how those people gossip behind his family’s back.

Now his Jiao Jiao has given birth to twins, it’s like a factual slap in the faces of those petty people!

Garbage talk about the Zhou family’s bad luck, garbage talk about lacking offspring!

What’s wrong with just having Ping’an in five years? His Jiao Jiao was just quiet; otherwise, she is astonishing when she makes a move.

Whenever Zhou Xiaozheng thinks about his three soft kids, he can’t help laughing out loud. Oh, who knows how many families can’t sleep tonight?

Mr. Zhang took a sip of tea, smacked his lips, and suddenly remembered he hadn’t smoked in a long time.

Seeing him subconsciously reach for his pipe again, Zhou Xiaozheng’s eyes flashed with a smile. It seems these days, Brother Zhang isn’t doing much better than himself either.

"Brother Zhang, don’t go live in the small courtyard, it’s too desolate there. Stay here, so I can have some company."

"After sending off the children’s second Aunt, I’ll come over with my second sister-in-law. She’s timid, let’s accommodate her for now." Mr. Zhang knew they wouldn’t stay long over there, he doesn’t mind, but his wife has to take care of the three little grandsons.

"Thanks to her for coming this time. What do you think we should do to thank them? You’re more familiar with their family’s situation, give some advice."

Whenever he thinks of his daughter giving birth twice with the help of the other party, Zhou Xiaozheng feels extremely grateful to this visiting midwife.

"Let’s leave it to Xiao Wu to handle it. The second sister-in-law’s family manages because of her skills, and they work hard, life in the village is considered acceptable."

Zhou Xiaozheng heard and nodded: "That’s fine. When her family faces difficulties, remember to mention it to me."

Mr. Zhang shook his head with a smile. This Brother Zhou... who doesn’t have some difficulties? He just said life is acceptable compared to the villagers.

Working hard in the fields all year just to half-fill their bellies, who wouldn’t want to work in the city? But he can’t say that out loud. Seeing Brother Zhou’s stance, it’s better not to mention it.

This time, the second sister-in-law followed over, the whole village knows. If their kids end up working in the city, the gossip will spread quickly.

There have always been people with jealousy, not only others, but even his own elder brother would quip acid remarks. In today’s times, it’s better to secretly give money and gifts as compensation, practical and doesn’t attract attention.

Mr. Zhang made up his mind and changed the subject: "Have you thought about the kids’ names? I heard you need to add them when registering in the city, make it quick to get food rations sooner."

Zhou Xiaozheng frowned slightly: "Too difficult."

Mr. Zhang looked at him in surprise. How could it still be worse than his youngest son? His youngest son is known for naming.

"Xiao Wu didn’t discuss the kids’ names with you? That’s odd."

"He did say a lot, but it still doesn’t match our family’s kids. I need to think carefully, it’s okay to register them later."

Mr. Zhang heard and nodded: "That’s fine. But the kids’ names should preferably be similar, so people instantly know they’re brothers. Otherwise, it won’t match with different last names, not good!"

Zhou Xiaozheng raised his eyebrows: "I’m not planning to change their surnames now, let’s wait until they grow up."

"Why’s that? That’s so troublesome."

"Wait until they grow older, let them choose for themselves, to avoid saying we elders were biased."

Mr. Zhang shook his head in disagreement, feeling a bit uneasy. Clearly, the surname Zhou is better than Gu and Zhang, what if all grandsons want the surname Zhou in the future?

Zhou Xiaozheng could easily guess his worries. He smiled and casually said: "This idea was mentioned privately by my little aunt, I think there’s some logic.

She said now isn’t the most suitable time to choose a child to have the Gu surname. First, it’s chaotic outside, and some might think my mother left some inheritance for the kids; second, my grandfather wasn’t particular about an heir when he was alive. Even though he mentioned my father should adopt a son later, it was just to appease the Gu family members. Now, those Gu family members aren’t significant."

Mr. Zhang nodded thoughtfully. Composition is indeed important, the former landlords are still suffering. Despite the Gu family’s two elders being martyrs, the background is still inadequate.

Zhou Xiaozheng, seeing this, laughed and continued: "Since that’s the case, no change at all, future matters depend on the kids once they grow up. Anyway, whatever remains will be evenly split among the three kids!"

Mr. Zhang picked up the tea, took a big sip, paused for thought before shaking his head. Since the old lady said so, let’s put aside the Gu family matter, but Zhou’s family cannot be the same.

He wouldn’t be surprised if there are still people in this courtyard waiting to watch the kids register for household accounts as a spectacle.

Zhou Xiaozheng jested: "What? Let the grandsons have my surname, doesn’t Brother Zhang feel hurt?"

Mr. Zhang irritably gave him a side-eye: "It’s with my Jiao Jiao’s surname, not you."

Zhou Xiaozheng laughed heartily upon hearing this. That’s precise!

Mr. Zhang watched Zhou Xiaozheng until his laughter subsided and asked: "Now Xiao Wu has three sons, I don’t expect him to have more children. You don’t want Jiao Jiao to suffer, right?"

Of course! Childbirth is dangerous. Zhou Xiaozheng decisively nodded: "Ideally, that’s true."

Mr. Zhang steeled himself, patting the tea table: "Then, regardless of whether the kids have the Gu surname in the future, aside from Ping’an, give me the twins, is that okay?"