After the two big men stood there without speaking, the commotion around the baby escalated. All that could be heard was her sweet little voice wailing, "Can't eat candy, Mommy says no."
Shen Xiaoyan watched with amusement as her daughter, surrounded by nurses, protested. Despite her reluctant cries, her little paws nimbly gathered all the candies offered by the nurses into her arms. Everyone was amused by her outwardly defiant yet inwardly compliant behavior.
Seeing Shen Xiaoyan's gaze on her, the baby vigorously waved one arm while tightly clutching the large pocket of her small dress. She pouted, saying, "Mommy, I'm just holding them, I won't eat them."
"Mommy, do you want to eat?" Seeing Shen Xiaoyan's silence, the little girl's face immediately turned serious. She was always perceptive and understood the adults' emotions very well.
Assuming Shen Xiaoyan was angry due to her expressionless face, the little girl clutched her pocket tighter and ran towards Shen Xiaoyan with quick steps. Along the way, she offered Shen Xiaoyan the largest piece of chocolate.
Shen Xiaoyan was amused by the girl's shy demeanor. To set rules for her daughter, she suppressed a smile and asked sternly, "Did you thank the ladies just now?"
Upon hearing this, the little girl immediately shook her head like a rattle drum.
Without Shen Xiaoyan needing to urge her further, the little girl, dressed adorably, immediately turned around, bowed to the group of nurses, and said in her sweet,娇娇 voice, "Thank you, sisters, for the candy."
The nurses were once again charmed by her actions.
"Daddy, is Baby good?" Baby toddled back to Shen Xiaoyan's side, turned her head, and seeing her daddy also watching her, she immediately chirped to Zheng Wei, seeking praise.
"Good girl, I'll take you to eat KFC this noon." The little sprout loved this kind of food. Although her parents were strict, even Grandma Zheng and Grandma Lu, who doted on her the most, never easily compromised on this.
Hearing KFC, Baby's small body immediately bounced and ran towards Zheng Wei. Due to her small stature, she swayed as she ran, which was incredibly cute. Shen Xiaoyan listened and looked at Zheng Wei with a hint of helplessness. He was always good at playing the good guy in front of their daughter, hogging all the good deeds. No wonder Baby was now clinging to his leg like a koala.
Zheng Wei knew what his wife was thinking. He bent down and picked up Baby. Baby quickly hugged Zheng Wei's neck, showing great dependence.
Holding his daughter, who relied on him so much, he felt rather elated.
"Baby, Mommy asked Daddy to do this. What do you want to do?" Zheng Wei lowered his head and whispered to his daughter.
Hearing this, Baby immediately beckoned to Shen Xiaoyan. "Mommy, Mommy, come here." Knowing she could happily eat KFC at noon, the little girl was now full of energy, chirping like a little sparrow.
Shen Xiaoyan was both amused and exasperated. She took a few steps forward. As soon as she reached Baby, the girl's chubby little arms wrapped around Shen Xiaoyan's head and gave her a big kiss.
Just as Zheng Wei casually put his arm around Shen Xiaoyan, hurried footsteps echoed from the hallway. It sounded like there were quite a few people.
"Grandpa, Grandma." Baby was the first to notice the newcomers. She peeked over Zheng Wei's shoulder and called out to Madam Lu and Old Master Zheng walking nearby.
The two elders had spotted their granddaughter on their son's shoulder from afar. Seeing that their granddaughter recognized them so quickly, their pace quickened. Old Master Zheng, usually a stern man, now had a smile all over his face as he waved the large and small bags in his hand. From a distance, he called out, "Baby, Grandpa bought you lots of toys!"
"What should we do? We're running out of space at home," Shen Xiaoyan leaned into Zheng Wei's embrace, smiling helplessly.
"I've already asked someone to clear out the garage. Those big toys will be stored there then." He had thought of everything.
"I think we'll eventually have to move. If we have a second child later, I don't think we'll even have enough room for ourselves." The two elders' affection for Baby far exceeded Shen Xiaoyan's expectations. She had initially thought their shopping enthusiasm would wane after the baby's infant stage, but now, it seemed to have intensified instead.
"Xiaoyan, if the second child is a girl, then we might have to move. But if it's a boy, then let him live in the garage," Zheng Wei said slowly, his tone light.
Shen Xiaoyan: "..."
"Oh my, dear Baby, Grandma will hold you." Just as they were about to reach them, Madam Lu suddenly sped up. She ran directly past Old Master Zheng, who was still carrying bags, and swept the already outstretched arms of Baby into her embrace.
"Taking advantage of the situation," Old Master Zheng grumbled as he followed behind, watching Baby being held by Madam Lu.
Shen Xiaoyan and Zheng Wei exchanged a look, accustomed to this situation.
"Dad, how did you run into Aunt Lu and them?" The Lu family elders in the back were rushing forward, both heading towards Lu Taobao. Zheng Wei and his wife moved aside to make space for the family.
"It was just a coincidence. We were going to buy toys for Baby today, and halfway there, we bumped into your Aunt Lu who was eagerly looking at a baby store. And since Taobao had called earlier, knowing you were here, we decided to come along," Madam Lu explained, holding Baby.
"Ah, the Lu family is finally having a joyous occasion. Aunt Lu almost jumped for joy when she heard the news. Indeed, they are not as fortunate as your father and I. Our Baby can already go out and buy soy sauce," Madam Lu said, becoming a bit smug.
Zheng Wei listened and said speechlessly, "Mom, you've never been so immodest."
"What are you talking about? This isn't academic research, why be modest? Our Baby is already over two years old, and she's the oldest junior among our three families. What, you have an opinion? Then if you're capable, take Baby back into Xiaoyan's belly!"
Madam Lu's fighting spirit was beyond Zheng Wei's level.
"Yes, yes, everything you say is right!" Zheng Wei nodded, holding Shen Xiaoyan, and headed towards the elevator. Seeing her son and daughter-in-law about to leave, Madam Lu, holding the child, quickly asked, "Where are you two going? Na Muzhong hasn't woken up yet."
"You guys only have eyes for Baby now anyway. We're going downstairs to eat something and will come back up later." Zheng Wei felt that he and Shen Xiaoyan were superfluous at home. After all, the two elders were more than satisfied with their granddaughter.
"What are you talking about, son? Alright, don't let Xiaoyan go hungry." Madam Lu waved him away dismissively. But just as she nodded, the little sprout in her arms became unhappy. She pouted her small mouth, her voice full of grievance, and asked, "Daddy, are you secretly taking Mommy to eat KFC?"