Chapter 897: Chapter 770: With the Surname Zhang or Zhou?

"Look at the children, they look really good, just like when Ping’an was just born, so pure and white. Look at these eyelines, they must be big eyes, and look at these little hands and feet, they must be tall lads."

"Quick, look at these two sleeping poses. They’re just too cute, even knowing how to clench their fists."

Watching Mother Zhang and the others boast, with his son having that proud look as if having a little brother brought him glory, Zhang Guoqing was speechless. He nervously took another look at the children.

Newborn babies have swollen eyelids, and eye discharge. Especially with their entire bodies red, looking like a little old man with wrinkles, plus they still have lanugo and vernix, truly not pretty.

Looking at the rosy-cheeked Ping’an, remembering how it felt to be a new father, recalling how the child looked back then, he suddenly felt much more in agreement with what Mother Zhang and the others said.

His and Zhou Jiao’s son will definitely evolve from a caterpillar into a butterfly!

Grinning, Zhang Guoqing moved in front of his wife’s bed.

At this moment, Zhou Jiao had a pale face, slightly frowned brows, knees bent and together, asleep quietly. She couldn’t be awakened even by the loud noises around her, showing how truly exhausted she was.

Zhang Guoqing frowned, struggling to control his restless right hand, leaned down to hear her faint breathing, and relaxed, showing a silent smile.

Seeing that his wife was fine, Zhang Guoqing went to the outside room to get the brown sugar and milk powder he brought. He originally planned to go home after staying one night post-birth, but considering the scare just now, it seems better to stay a few more days.

The midwife Second Aunt Zhang followed him out, and softly said, "Earlier inside, Jiao Jiao already had the two kids suckle, saying that colostrum is beneficial for the children."

Zhang Guoqing nodded. His Ping’an was also raised according to future breastfeeding methods; no need for others to mention it, he could guess how Zhou Jiao would hold out to the end.

"Since they’re started nursing, when the kids wake up, they can be fed brown sugar water. Is there enough milk powder? It’s best to let Jiao Jiao get enough sleep, don’t hurry her to feed the kids."

"Thank you, Second Aunt."

"What thanks! I got to experience what a big hospital is like." With that, Second Aunt Zhang shook her hand and went inside. It was truly eye-opening, even a single hospital room had two chambers.

For an ordinary family, how could they afford to raise twins, each six pounds and more? Having twins is a blessing, but being able to afford raising them is great luck.

Second Aunt Zhang remembered when she delivered twins in the past, the largest those children were was just over four pounds, incomparable to these twins.

"Big sister, you must be worn out? Quickly sit down to rest your feet. It’s a stroke of luck you’re here, it puts my mind at ease." Mother Zhang saw her when she was looking for her youngest son, happily pulled her to sit.

"Every day cared for with good food and drink, worn out what!" After sitting down with her, "With the children born, I’m finally free. There’s a pile of stuff at home, I want to go back early."

"No way! Haven’t given you a proper tour."

"Forgot my grandson’s wife is pregnant too?"

Mother Zhang remembered a letter from the previous month, she couldn’t stay long, but still needed time to prepare a gift: "No rush in leaving, it’s not even three months yet."

Second Aunt Zhang: "..."

"Before, Xiao Wu was busy studying, busy taking care of Jiao Jiao. Now during the confinement period he’s freed up, let him take you around, snap some photos for you to cherish. We have visited Beijing, right?"

Cheng Ruzhu listened from the side, exchanged smiles with Lin Lishan and the others, approached Mother Zhang: "Sister-in-law, I’m off work tomorrow, I’ll take you out."

"No need, no need, really no need. You’re all busy people, work is important." Second Aunt Zhang felt flattered, hurriedly refused in a low voice.

Quickly, Cheng Ruzhu worried about waking Zhou Jiao, smiled and said not to be polite, we’re all family. Then she went outside to find Zhang Guoqing, there were many things she hadn’t yet explained to him.

"Are the diapers and clothes for the twins enough?"

Even if you add ten more, they’re enough, without waiting for Zhang Guoqing’s response.

"Seems milk powder won’t be enough, no worry, lucky my mom and I prepared early. Children’s clothes aren’t enough either, there’s still some fabric, though it’s soon winter, might need help from each family..."

Zhang Guoqing could tell, her words were purely self-talk, no need for his reply. Summer hasn’t even ended, and winter comes...

"The twins know how to pick their timing, this way Jiao Jiao can confidently complete her two-month confinement. These two boys are good, but a girl would be even better."

Liu Xiu, the eldest daughter-in-law of the Cheng family, overhearing her sister-in-law’s words, lightly patted Cheng Ruzhu, chuckling softly: "What nonsense, don’t get people riled up."

"Xiao Wu, you have three boys at home, tell Jiao Jiao not to have more, can you agree? This pregnancy was too dangerous..."

Zhang Guoqing nodded repeatedly before she finished speaking.

No need for others to suggest it, he’s already thinking about undergoing sterilization surgery. Not only was this pregnancy risky, but everyone also had been through so much turmoil, except Ping’an, who didn’t slim down much?

Late at night, Zhang Guoqing sent them away and took Ping’an to rest. After much discussion, Mother Zhang stayed to lend a hand while others rotated in shifts.

With the ward finally quiet, with everyone gone, Mother Zhang glanced at the sleeping Zhou Jiao and gestured to her son, patting the sofa beside her.

Zhang Guoqing checked the two children thoroughly, seeing they were just as Doctor Lin described, felt much relieved. Despite Doctor Lin being a reputed specialist, observing today, he still doubted its reliability.

Earlier, there were too many people, occasional nurses came in to check on the mother and baby, preventing him from showing too obvious concern. Now that everyone has left, it’s peaceful.

"Mom, go sleep outside for a bit, talk tomorrow. Tomorrow there’ll be more visitors, you’ll hardly have time to rest."

Mother Zhang, having enjoyed a joyful evening, laughed and shook her head: "Can’t sleep, you don’t know, Mom really felt happy today. Earlier seeing Jiao Jiao’s belly growing bigger, my heart was in constant worry.

Although your older sister-in-law gave birth to Zuo You, how can her food and drink compare? I feared you’d worry, mentioned it to your father, and neither of us could sleep peacefully."

Zhang Guoqing lowered his head guiltily.

Recently, his entire focus was on Zhou Jiao, apart from being concerned if his parents were eating well or comfortable, he truly didn’t pay much attention to their emotions.

"Now it’s all good, the children are finally born. No wonder Jiao Jiao is the most affectionate; despite the pain, she held back not to worry everyone. Now it’s better, both are boys, surname Zhou or surname Guo is fine."

Mother Zhang said, glanced outside, whispered: "For this child, your father previously agreed with your father-in-law, this future child can’t be adopted out anymore..."

Zhang Guoqing knew they wouldn’t easily let go, but it still had to be done. He said guilty, "Mom, my father-in-law said before not to change the children’s surname, wait until they grow up to choose one, lest they think their grandfather favored them differently."

"You’re still young, don’t understand some things. Without discussing unrelated matters, your father-in-law’s household registration book having a grandson surnamed Zhou is good."

Since it was agreed upon earlier, Mother Zhang couldn’t go back on her word. Moreover, she was acutely aware of how frightening gossip can be; here in the city, plus Brother Zhou’s capability. In the village, some unpleasant remarks would surely come up.

If all three children’s household registration were still surnamed Zhang, wouldn’t some secretly laugh at Brother Zhou? Speaking of adoption, Mother Zhang recalled Mrs. Zhou once mentioned when proposing marriage.

Back then, the elder said if Jiao Jiao’s son, could a surname Zhou be picked? Later, interrupted by Old Man Zhou, the matter faded away.

Thinking of the elder now...