The 70s Novel: The Supporting Character Just Wants to Lie Down

Chapter 347 - 337: Wish Fulfilled

Since Cheng Xue opened her heart, she has been getting along more harmoniously with Liu Yulan. Of course, Wang Jia Bao played a significant role in this, a contribution that cannot be overlooked.

No one expected that the loud, brash boy of the past would make it this far, driven by his burning passion and fearlessness.

As the key figure in all mother-in-law and daughter-in-law conflicts, the son’s role is crucial.

Whether they get along largely depends on how you, this key figure, handle things.

Due to Cheng Xue’s concerns, Wang Jia Bao specifically had a deep conversation with Liu Yulan and Wang Baoxing.

In the development of an era, the policies that emerge are an inalterable presence.

If it can’t be changed, then we can only strive to follow and adapt.

In truth, the preference for sons over daughters is less of an issue; generally, in mentally healthy families, somewhat cultured parents will not be particularly harsh on their own flesh and blood.

Unless people are bizarre in thought or bewildering in behavior, people like that are born without wanting to live properly, and everyone has no choice but to be helpless.

Compared to the preference for sons, the topic of continuing the family line is rather heavy.

The older generation’s mindset is not so easily changed; they haven’t received modern, innovative education and can’t forget the hopes of their ancestors.

When Wang Jia Bao asked Liu Yulan and Wang Baoxing whether they wanted a grandson or a granddaughter, the two remained silent.

They aren’t harsh old people, but deeply ingrained ideas aren’t easily changed overnight.

"Jia Bao, wanting a grandson doesn’t mean you’ll automatically have one, does it? Why are you asking this? Did... did Xiao Xue say something? Did you guys go for a check-up?" After a long silence, Liu Yulan asked the question in her heart. She knew that hospitals could determine a baby’s gender, and thought Xiao Xue had undergone a check-up and already knew it was a daughter, which is why Wang Jia Bao was sent to test their reaction.

Sigh... to be honest, disappointment is inevitable. But she couldn’t bring herself to tell Xiao Xue to abort this child and conceive another. She is also a woman; she knows the difficulties of being a mother, and she wouldn’t hesitate to risk life and limb for her own flesh and blood.

Upon hearing Liu Yulan’s words, Wang Jia Bao’s eyes flickered, and a shadow passed over them. After hesitating for a moment, he reluctantly said, "No, she didn’t tell me anything. I just wanted to ask."

But Liu Yulan didn’t believe him. If there’s nothing, why hesitate? His behavior convinced her that they wouldn’t have a grandson after all; Xiao Xue is carrying a granddaughter, and their son was there to prepare them for it.

For a moment, she didn’t know what to say and silently turned to look at Wang Baoxing.

In fact, she didn’t have much obsession over continuing the family line, perhaps because women can better empathize with the struggles of other women.

However, Wang Baoxing didn’t quite catch the meaning of their conversation and bluntly said, "Of course we want a grandson, or else my Wang Family will have no descendants..."

Before Wang Jia Bao could respond, Liu Yulan already couldn’t sit still. "What do you mean? Want a grandson but unwilling to accept a granddaughter?"

"No, no... Ah, that’s not what I mean. Didn’t you say we wanted one?" Suddenly startled by Liu Yulan, Wang Baoxing became flustered and quickly waved his hands to deny it.

"Do you think wanting one means you’ll get one? Are you the one to give birth? Dreaming day and night. And the Wang Family won’t end just because you don’t have a grandson. Your cousin Baoyuan’s family already has a grandson, the Wang’s descendants are secured. You’re overestimating your importance..."

Liu Yulan’s barrage left Wang Baoxing mortified.

He was never one to be eloquent and had been overpowered by Liu Yulan for years. Seeing her angry, he quickly conceded, "Alright, alright, I was wrong, isn’t that enough? A granddaughter is good; I want a granddaughter..."

"Now we’re talking." Liu Yulan’s expression softened slightly, and with a gentler tone, she continued, "It’s the modern era now. Even the chairman said so, equality between men and women, women can hold up half the sky. Don’t underestimate women; without women, there’d be no men, right..."

"Right... right..." Wang Baoxing nodded, very agreeable as if he’d agree to anything she said.

Wang Jia Bao couldn’t help but almost burst out laughing, wanting to say: Dad, pay attention, will you?

What kind of logic is it that there’d be no men without women, yet you nod and say it’s right...

However, seeing that his parents seemed to have fully accepted the idea of having a lovely granddaughter, things have gone so smoothly... Heh, all thanks to mother’s boundless imagination.

"Alright, Jia Bao, go back and comfort Xiao Xue. Tell her not to feel pressured. The child coming is fated with our family. Her task now is to take care of herself and aim to give birth to a healthy, smooth baby..."

Liu Yulan’s words were repeated verbatim by Wang Jia Bao to Cheng Xue. Hearing them, Cheng Xue felt deeply moved, her worries alleviated. She was in high spirits, diligently embracing being a happy expectant mother.

By early January 1984, Cheng Xue had reached her due date. She was already admitted to the hospital, but the baby seemed in no hurry, making her wait five days before labor pains started.

This child was quite a handful; in the hospital corridor, several people were anxiously pacing back and forth while Cheng Xue suffered in the maternity ward, enduring labor for an entire day before delivering a seven-pound, eight-ounce chubby boy, leaving Cheng Xue thoroughly exhausted.

A young nurse came out holding the baby and called at the door, "Who is Cheng Xue’s family?"

"I..."

"I..."

Several people eagerly raised their hands and rushed forward.

"Congratulations, Ms. Cheng gave birth to a seven-pound, eight-ounce big boy. Mother and child are safe, congratulations..." The nurse’s sweet voice reached everyone, and then...

"What, it’s a boy?" A cry of surprise, filled with joy and disbelief.

Wang Baoxing, having been brainwashed by Liu Yulan, had already resigned himself. Now, with this massive surprise dropped on him, he felt his blood pressure spiking.

Liu Yulan was grinning from ear to ear, carefully taking the baby into her arms. She cautiously lifted the swaddle, and upon seeing the baby, her eyes lit up with delight.

At this time, Cheng Xue was also pushed out after being cleaned up.

"Xiao Xue, you’ve worked hard; you’re amazing!" Wang Jia Bao didn’t even glance at the child, instead rushing forward to hold her hand, overwhelmed with excitement.

"Hmm... It almost killed me." Cheng Xue’s to hold back her tears, her delicate demeanor making Wang Jia Bao ache with sympathy.