After Marrying the Officer Chapter 1244 - 1243: Never Forget the Original Aspiration, Forge Ahead with Resolve

After hearing her mother’s words, even Xia Chuyi couldn’t resist glancing at her husband.

Did Huo Shiqian really intend that when picking the child’s name?

Confronted by his wife’s questioning gaze, Huo Shiqian stayed composed, avoiding any confirmation or denial.

Then, Huo Shiqian went on, "As for the full name..."

"Lixing." Huo Shiqian announced steadily, "The child’s full name will be Lixing, Huo Lixing."

"Lixing?" Xia Chuyi echoed upon hearing it, "Stay true to the beginning, forge ahead?"

Huo Shiqian nodded, affirming, "Yes, stay true to the beginning, forge ahead."

Huo Zhongcheng nodded as well, remarking, "Lixing? That’s a good name."

"Just like the child’s birth, even if it’s risky and fraught with difficulties, one must bravely move forward."

This clarification revealed the deep meaning of the name to everyone present.

With the father selecting the name himself, no one ended up objecting, and it was settled for the child.

Nickname: Shi Wu.

Full name: Huo Lixing.

"Shi Wu, Shi Wu..." Now with a proper name, no one kept calling him baby repeatedly anymore.

Only Ou Cong harbored a touch of regret.

"I think Jin Bao is quite nice too..." Ou Cong sighed wistfully.

Ou ZhenTing shot him a stern glare without delay.

The name secured, Shi Wu’s full moon banquet took place the next day, falling on the fifteenth as well.

Mrs. Ou carried little Shi Wu, displaying the baby to visitors for the first occasion.

Guests had listened to Ou ZhenTing brag endlessly before about his incredible grandson. Despite being ready for it, they still burst out in awe at the sight: this child is truly stunning!

He wasn’t merely handsome; when held by adults, he refrained from crying or making a fuss, his large bright eyes scanning about, seeming remarkably intelligent.

"No wonder he’s from the two esteemed clans, this child will surely achieve great things in the future!" The guests all lavished praise.

Thrilled by the compliments from the guests, the Huo and Ou families modestly responded outwardly with, "Oh, it’s nothing!"

After the child made only a short appearance, Ou ZhenTing promptly directed Mrs. Ou to whisk Shi Wu back indoors.

Although Ou Mansion had invested heavily in security that day, surrounded by such a throng, Ou ZhenTing refused to let his treasured grandson linger outside long.

"Mom, you handle the guests, I’ll hold him!" Learning the child was heading inside, Ou Cong eagerly stepped up, extending his arms for his cherished nephew.

Noticing this, Ou ZhenTing glared at him sharply and instructed his wife, "You carry Shi Wu inside; the second son’s too impulsive, don’t risk him dropping the child."

Hearing those words, Ou Er grew instantly upset and protested, "How could I drop the child? Even if I fell, I wouldn’t let him go!"

"What nonsense is that?" Even Mrs. Ou disapproved of the second son’s remark, adding, "If you fall while holding the child, won’t he crash down with you?"

"Exactly!" Ou ZhenTing agreed right away, "As an uncle, you’re really... never mind, I won’t bother saying more."

"Ning Shu, hurry and take the child inside." Ou ZhenTing told his wife, "Keep Shi Wu with Chuyi; it’s warmer and safer there."

"Okay." Mrs. Ou nodded and replied, "Got it."

Ou ZhenTing wasn’t the sole one haunted by those past happenings.

Back then, shortly after Mrs. Ou gave birth, someone abducted her child, scarring her with profound trauma.