After Marrying the Officer Chapter 1247 - 1246: Full-Month Banquet
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Xia Chuyi felt completely speechless watching Jiang Shuqin side with Ou Er's words and deeds.
Yet Xia Chuyi refrained from saying too much, knowing full well that interfering in this bickering couple's matters would yield little result no matter what.
Next, new mother Xia Chuyi endured listening to new uncle Ou Er boast animatedly to Jiang Shuqin about his exceptional childcare skills and his destiny to be an outstanding uncle...
New mom Xia Chuyi suspected she might not rival the new uncle in caring for children.
Still, this new uncle had rarely held the baby—chiefly because opportunities had been scarce.
As Ou Er and Jiang Shuqin chatted eagerly indoors, while Xia Chuyi felt helpless and at a loss for words, additional guests began arriving outside.
Soon after, with most guests present...
Finally, the Ou Family permitted Little Huo Lixing to emerge and make another appearance.
On this occasion, Xia Chuyi personally carried him out.
As Xia Chuyi brought Little Huo Lixing forward to greet the guests, Huo Shiwu unexpectedly stirred awake by himself.
"Oh my, is our Little Jinbao awake once more?" Spotting Xiao Shiwu in this state, Ou Cong regretted the boy sleeping earlier when he yearned to play.
At the same time, he considered the child remarkably sensible.
"Our Little Jinbao understands he's today's star, so he keeps his eyes peeled and gazes everywhere, doesn't he?" To Ou Cong, his nephew was virtually flawless except for the gender.
Xia Chuyi stayed perfectly composed about Ou Cong's response.
Carrying the baby out, the very first person Xia Chuyi noticed was Wang Zijian.
"Hello, Leader." Xia Chuyi had anticipated Wang Zijian's presence at the baby's full-month banquet.
After all, Huo Shiwu wasn't just the firstborn of the Huo's third generation but also regarded as such for the Ou family.
Considering the Ou and Huo families' steadfast loyalty to the nation and their solid standing in the Capital City, Wang Zijian's attendance came as no surprise.
"Hello, Chuyi." Wang Zijian remained warmly approachable as always, inquiring of Xia Chuyi, "How’s the baby?"
"Thank you for your concern, Leader, the baby is doing well." Xia Chuyi replied smilingly.
Nodding at her words, Wang Zijian then directed his secretary to deliver the gift for the baby.
Following that, Wang Zijian gently reached over and toyed with the baby briefly.
With the nation's supreme leader amusing him, Little Huo Lixing obliged by flashing a smile-like grin at Wang Zijian.
According to Z Country customs, a baby smiling at someone signifies great fortune.
Witnessing this, Wang Zijian grinned broadly and declared, "This child is quite good, he’ll definitely follow in his elders’ footsteps and contribute to the country in the future."
His statement prompted joyful expressions of thanks from everyone present.
That said, this remained a baby's full-month banquet above all.
Wang Zijian didn't linger and departed shortly thereafter.
Naturally, the crowd went to bid Wang Zijian farewell.
Clutching the child, Xia Chuyi opted not to join the send-off.
After seeing Wang Zijian off, attendees dispersed to host their respective guests—even Ou Er got roped into entertaining his own pals.
Conversely, Xia Chuyi discovered herself surprisingly at ease.
Having presented the baby to several elders, Xia Chuyi prepared to take him back to the room.
But she managed only a few steps.
"Chuyi!" A voice abruptly called out to Xia Chuyi from behind.
Turning around, Xia Chuyi realized Song Zhicheng was the one hailing her.
From their last encounter at the airport bidding Jiang Fengqi goodbye, the pair hadn't crossed paths again—not even during Medicinal Food deliveries, where Xia Chuyi stayed absent.