Hard work after winning the lottery

He dared not move, not even breathe, his eyes fixed on the two clasped hands—one a fair, delicate hand, the other a red, wrinkled little hand.

An unprecedented sense of responsibility and a deep, visceral connection took root in the boy's heart.

"Daddy..." Si'an turned her head, her eyes sparkling, her voice trembling slightly, "My sister... my sister grabbed me! She likes me!"

"Me too! Me too!" Si Tao exclaimed anxiously, trying to reach out her finger as well.

"Line up!" Si'an immediately adopted the authority of an older brother, blocking her younger brother with her other hand. "My sister is holding onto me right now, I can't let go, what if I scare her?"

Sisi looked at her older brother's fingers enviously from the side and whispered, "Then...can I kiss my little sister?"

"No!"

This sound came from Zhou Yanjin.

The father immediately became protective: "My sister's skin is delicate. You just came in from outside and have germs. You can only look, not kiss."

The three little ones let out a disappointed "Oh" in unison, then continued to perch on the bed railing, staring intently at the sleeping little one as if it were some rare treasure.

Just as the loving father and son were enjoying a heartwarming moment, a cacophony of footsteps and suppressed voices could be heard outside the suite.

Leading the charge was Grandpa Zhou Yinchuan, who was using a cane!

At this moment, this veteran who once dominated the battlefield no longer had a limp or a sore back. His speed was so fast that even his bodyguards, Xiao Zhang and Xiao Li, could hardly keep up.

"Where is she? Where is she? Where is my beloved great-granddaughter?"

The moment the old man entered, his sharp eyes locked onto the crib, and his wrinkled face instantly blossomed into a wide smile. "Oh my, this is my little darling! Let great-grandfather take a look!"

Following closely behind were Hua Yun's parents, Hua Shu and Li Guifen.

Li Guifen was carrying two huge insulated buckets, while Hua Shu was carrying a large package on his back.

Lin Yi and Zhou Ye were the last to enter. Lin Yi had already gone home and redone her makeup. Although there were still traces of bloodshot eyes from staying up all night, her elegant demeanor had returned. However, the gleaming gold longevity lock box she was carrying betrayed her excitement.

"Shh! Keep your voices down!" Zhou Yanjin had to step in to maintain order. "Yunyun just fell asleep."

As soon as they heard that their daughter-in-law was asleep, everyone in the room immediately went into "silent mode".

The old man tossed his cane aside, rubbed his hands together, and went to the crib.

Looking at the pink little dumpling, the old man's eyes reddened.

The Zhou family was small, and Zhou Yanjin was the only son in his generation. Although he had three great-grandsons, they were all boys and tough, unlike the delicate little girls.

"So alike! Absolutely!" The old man lowered his voice, his beard trembling with excitement. "Look at that nose, that mouth, so blessed! This is the Zhou family's lucky star!"

As he spoke, the old man pulled a black card from his pocket and shoved it into the gap in the swaddling clothes with extreme extravagance. "A gift from great-grandfather! Spend it as you please!"

Xiao Zhang, who was standing next to him, couldn't help but twitch: "Grandpa, that's a newborn baby. She can't even drink milk. How are you going to let her swipe her card?"

Although Hua Shu and Li Guifen did not have black cards, their love was no less.

Li Guifen tiptoed to the bedside, looked at her sleeping daughter, and tenderly touched the back of Hua Yun's exposed hand, tears welling up in her eyes.

"I've lost weight, I've suffered terribly," Li Guifen muttered softly. "Giving birth is like going through the gates of hell, thankfully mother and daughter are safe."

Hua Shu stared at his granddaughter with a simple and honest expression, chuckling to himself. He then pulled a red cloth bag from his pocket, inside which was a somewhat old but gleaming silver bracelet.

"This is something Yunyun wore when she was little. It's old silver, and it's good for your health." Hua Shu handed it to Zhou Yanjin somewhat embarrassedly. "Son-in-law, don't be offended. It's a custom from our village."

"Dad, what are you saying?" Zhou Yanjin took the silver bracelet with both hands and placed it solemnly on the bedside table. "This is a token of my maternal grandfather's love. It's more precious than anything else. I'll put it on the baby when she turns one month old."

These words warmed Hua Shu's heart, making him feel that he had made the right choice in marrying into a wealthy family.

Not to be outdone, Lin Yi opened the exquisite velvet box, inside which lay a longevity lock made of pure gold, inlaid with the finest jade, clearly priceless.

"This is from Grandma, to bless our little princess with a long and healthy life." Lin Yi gently placed it beside the pillow, then turned to look at her three grandsons, "You three are now the big brothers, you must protect your little sister, understand?"

"Know!"

Si'an, Si'tao, and Si'le spoke in unison, but deliberately kept their voices low, making them sound both funny and cute.

At this moment, Zhou Ye, as the grandfather, although he is usually henpecked, couldn't help but want to express his feelings.

He coughed and was about to speak when the old man glared at him, silencing him.

"Don't speak, don't wake the child," the old man declared domineeringly. "This child's name needs to be chosen carefully. None of the previous options are suitable; they don't match my great-granddaughter's temperament."

"Dad, we've already decided on the names Yan Jin and Yun Yun." Lin Yi tugged at the old man helplessly.

"What's your name?" The old man pricked up his ears.

Zhou Yanjin looked at his sleeping wife and daughter with gentle eyes and said softly:

"Her full name is Zhou Nianyun. What you keep in mind will surely come back to you. It also constantly reminds me of the hardships Yunyun went through during childbirth."

"As for her nickname..." Zhou Yanjin glanced at the bright sunshine outside the window, "Let's call her Nuannuan. She's like a little sun in late autumn, warming the hearts of our whole family."

"Zhou Nianyun, Nuannuan..."

The old man smacked his lips for a moment, then said, "Good! This is a good name! 'Yun' and 'En' sound so sweet and comforting!"

A room full of people surrounded the tiny baby, their faces beaming with the same silly grins.

Hua Yun had actually been awake for a while, but was woken up by the noise in the room.

She didn't open her eyes, but just listened quietly.

Listening to my in-laws' boastfulness, my parents' simplicity, my grandfather's domineering manner, my husband's deep affection, and the silent war waged by my three sons over "who gets to touch their little sister."

She felt as if her heart was soaking in a honey pot, and every pore of her skin relaxed.

Last time, she fought alone, through bitter winds and rain.

This time, she was the center of attention, and the room was filled with warmth.

She secretly opened her eyes and met Zhou Yanjin's gaze.

Those eyes, usually so deep and cold, were now filled with tiny sparkles of light, for only her and the child.

Hua Yun blinked and mouthed:

"Mr. Zhou, I'm hungry."

Zhou Yanjin was taken aback, then chuckled, and immediately turned to Li Guifen, who was still wiping away tears, and called out:

"Mom! Give me the chicken soup you brought! Yunyun woke up and said she's hungry!"

At that moment, the entire VIP suite came to life.

"It's here! The soup's still hot!"

"Quick, quick! Shake the bed!"

"Oh dear, is my sweet granddaughter awake yet?"

"Little sister! Little sister, look at me! It's me, your second brother!"

The sun is just right, the breeze is not dry.

Autumn may have already left the ground covered in fallen leaves in Baixi Village, but in this ward, spring seems to have just begun.