After Marrying the Officer Chapter 1241: 1240: The Naming Conference

Naming the newborn has transformed into a grand affair in the Ou and Huo households.

Since the child's birth, old comrades turned in-laws Huo Zhongcheng and Ou Zhenting have pored over name dictionaries relentlessly.

Across three sessions, they brainstormed eighteen names in total, each one touted as elegant and profound.

Yet they dismissed every single one for nitpicky issues: 'This name feels too offhand,' 'That one sounds awful,' 'This lacks originality,' and the like.

During this process, Huo Zhongcheng even sought Professor Bao's expertise for naming the little one.

However, he ultimately rejected Professor Bao's options as overly intricate and tough to write, concerned the child would face difficulties learning them later on.

Professor Bao grew so frustrated with Huo Zhongcheng's indecision that he ushered him out.

Until now, the baby remains without an official name.

For the moment, people simply refer to him as 'baby.'

This ongoing saga has left Xia Chuyi thoroughly frustrated with the naming dilemma.

With the baby's one-month celebration drawing near, both families assembled in a formal naming summit.

Though Xia Chuyi hadn't fully recovered from postpartum, as the mother, she was inevitably summoned to 'join the meeting.'

Inside the Ou family living room, the crib stood centrally amid the group, the baby sleeping deeply and peacefully, undisturbed by anything around him.

A chubby, piglet-resembling infant naturally ignores external distractions.

Xia Chuyi felt a pang of envy toward her son.

Currently, Ou Zhenting and Huo Zhongcheng occupied the principal seats, their faces set in utmost gravity.

As host, Ou Zhenting first cast a loving glance at his precious grandson before composing himself and opening the discussion: 'Everyone knows why we've gathered today… it's about naming the baby.'

'Though our families are dominated by soldiers without much scholarly flair, three cobblers together can still equal a Zhuge Liang.'

'So I hope everyone speaks freely and shares ideas as we aim to settle the naming issue before the baby’s one-month anniversary tomorrow!'

Addressing the assembly, Ou Zhenting maintained a stern demeanor, a stark contrast to the gentle fondness he displayed toward his tiny grandson.

Ou Zhenting's intense 'pre-meeting pep talk' convinced Xia Chuyi that this was no ordinary baby-naming but akin to christening a national treasure.

In the presence of elders so gravely invested in the naming, Xia Chuyi held her tongue.

Any input from her would invite condemning glares from the seniors, as if she were an evil stepmother.

Sensing her inner turmoil, Huo Shiqian at her side softly gripped her hand, signaling reassurance and to let the elders proceed given their deep investment.

What more could Xia Chuyi possibly do?

She had no choice but to await their verdict.

After Ou Zhenting concluded his rousing address, a hush fell over the room, everyone apparently mulling suitable names for the baby.

Indeed, despite prolonged deliberations, no consensus had emerged.

Moments later, Ou Cong broke the ice by raising his hand: 'Actually… I’ve had an idea for quite some time…'

'The baby could be called Jin Bao, Huo Jinbao!' Ou Cong exclaimed cheerfully, 'Jin Bao Jin Bao, precious baby, what does everyone think?'

Ou Cong's words were met with two seconds of stunned silence.

Hearing this, Ou Zhenting smacked his son and berated him sharply: 'What kind of rubbish name did you come up with?'