Outsider: The Fifth Young Master of the Kang Family

Chapter 130 Stay

"Ask Tianxiu? He's still a child, why are you asking him?"

The second brother and his wife disagreed when they heard Kang Qirui say that they should ask Tianxiu's opinion on this matter. What does his opinion, a child's, matter? Do adults need to ask children before doing anything?
"Second brother and second sister-in-law, what you said is wrong. Tianxiu is so old now. What if he doesn't like his younger brothers and sisters? Besides, this is not just Tianxiu's thing to think about. You also have to think about Tianxiu." Kang Qirui introduced the current family planning policy to the second brother and second sister-in-law in detail, especially some preferential policies brought about by the Honor Certificate for One-Child.

Although the second brother and his wife don't need to worry about these things in their current conditions, they still have to know, otherwise what if they regret it in the future? After Kang Qirui finished speaking, he said, "There is also the issue of the birth of the second child. If you decide to give birth to it, I suggest you go back to the second sister-in-law's country, which is much better than here in Guangzhou." The current family planning personnel can't say anything.

The second brother and his wife nodded, and the second sister-in-law directly called Tianxiu in, "What's the matter?" Tianxiu was very confused. Why did the adults call him when they were chatting behind closed doors?

"It's like this, do you want a younger sister or a younger brother?" The second brother asked cautiously, "Sister or younger brother? You mean the baby of your aunt and aunt? Even if I say I don't want one, there's no way they will listen to me and not have one." Tianxiu is a very smart boy, and from what he said, it seems that he doesn't like having other children in the family?
The second sister-in-law said stubbornly, "No, she is your biological sister or brother, born to me, your mother."

"Mom gave birth to the baby? Where is it?" Tianxiu looked at his second sister-in-law in confusion. "It's still in the belly. If you want, you can give birth in a few months." The second sister-in-law was getting more and more nervous at this time, and her voice was trembling. From this state, Kang Qirui knew that his second brother and his second sister-in-law wanted to keep the child.

This is also human nature. Who would not want to have their own children if they have the conditions and ability? "Yes, Xiuzi, can mommy give birth to a brother or sister to accompany you?" Erlao also looked at Tianxiu nervously. "Ah? Auntie Yao is going to have a baby, and auntie is going to have a baby, and now mommy is going to have one too. Then won't there be three slugs in the house?" Tianxiu said in a surprised tone.

"Xiu, you haven't said whether you want a brother or sister." Er Lao ignored Tian Xiu's wild thoughts and changed the subject again. "I want a brother. If you all have brothers, we will have four brothers. We can play basketball and football together and have fun together." Unexpectedly, Tian Xiu really wanted a brother and imagined his future life.

"It seems that you support your parents in having a brother, Xiuzi?" Seeing that the second brother and his wife were too excited to speak, Kang Qirui spoke up for them to confirm again, "You have to think it over carefully. When you have a brother or sister, half of your parents' love will be taken away."

Kang Qirui didn't want his second brother and second sister-in-law to have a second child, but he wanted all three of them to consider it carefully, because in this era, having a second child is really a matter of tangled connections. "What's the big deal? Dad, uncle, you are still five brothers. Don't grandpa and grandma love you all even if they divide their love into five parts? Don't you have a good relationship? I like lively occasions, and I want brothers and sisters, too." Tianxiu looked like a little adult.

To be honest, this was the first time that Tianxiu made Kang Qirui look at him in a new light. He didn’t expect that this stupid boy who usually studies poorly and looks stupid could actually say such words. It can be seen that Tianxiu is still very promising. The second brother and his wife were so excited about Tianxiu’s obedience and well-behaved that they burst into tears. The three of them hugged each other. That night, the second brother and his wife announced their decision to have a second child in front of the whole family. Mom was very supportive. She didn’t have any idea about whether to have more than one child. She had five children herself. She didn’t understand the matter of having more than one child at all. If Kang Qirui knew her thoughts, he would tell her that she didn’t need to understand. It is as difficult as ascending to heaven to have a second child now, but twenty years later, they are encouraging people to have a third child. It’s really a matter of time.

"Oh, mother-in-law, your family is so lucky. All three daughters-in-law are pregnant. I really envy you." Xianglan's mother also sighed. Her son, Xianglan's brother, has been married for several years, but there is still no news. She is worried. She said bitterly, "Xianglan's brother has been married for two years and has not had a child. It makes me upset."

"Mom, you should be more open-minded. People in the city are into this now. When they get married, they declare that they don't want children. They say they want to be DINKs, but they live a good life." Xianglan advised her mother, but her mother didn't want to hear it at all. "Don't try to lie to me. How can this be popular in the city? I think your Kang family is doing well like this, with many children and grandchildren. In our place, this is the ancestral pattern emitting green smoke."

"Sister-in-law, as the saying goes, good things come in pairs. Your daughter, my sister-in-law, is pregnant now. I believe good news about your son will be coming soon." Kang Qirui recalled for a moment and hinted out loud, hoping that Xianglan's mother would be in a good mood.

When Xianglan's mother was about to speak, the telephone in the living room rang. Da Laoguang went out to answer the phone. After a while, he came back and said, "Mom, the phone call is for you. It seems to be someone from home." Xianglan's mother went out to the living room to answer the phone. "Who is it? Mei Zi? What's wrong? What? Pregnant? I'll go back right away." She hung up the phone excitedly, saying, "I'll buy a ticket quickly, buy a ticket." The Mei Zi she was talking about was Xianglan's younger sister.

Da Laoguang stopped her immediately, "Mom, it's so late now, everyone has already left work. I'll buy you a ticket tomorrow morning, don't worry." Xianglan's mother looked at the time and realized that it was already ten o'clock. She realized that there was no car to go back, so she could only wait until tomorrow. Then she excitedly ran to Kang Qirui and said, "Uncle Wu, it's really all thanks to you. Without you, my Meizi wouldn't be able to get pregnant."

(⊙﹏⊙) Those who didn't know would think Kang Qirui was the child's father. He quickly waved his hand and said, "Sister-in-law, this has nothing to do with me. I just said it casually to comfort you. You don't have to be so polite."

"Oh, how come it doesn't matter? Why didn't she have one before you spoke?" Xianglan's mother kept thanking Kang Qirui, "I heard from Xianglan that you are a university professor, and you are the star of literature. Once the star of literature opens its mouth, my daughter Mei Zi will be pregnant. Oh, when my daughter Mei Zi is born, I will bring the baby here and recognize you as the godfather, okay?"

Ah? How come there is a godson/goddaughter in this conversation? Kang Qirui was dumbfounded. He stared at Xianglan's mother seriously. He always felt that the old lady was pretending. She was definitely really excited, but was she thanking Kang Qirui just because of a casual remark, or was she looking for a backer for her grandson who was still an embryo?
Kang Qirui thought it was possible. The older generation might not have much culture, but they were very smart. But no matter what, Kang Qirui thought it was human nature. Who doesn't plan for their children all their lives?
(End of this chapter)