The old lady thought to herself: if it’s not in your fate, don’t force it. If you’re not destined to have a daughter, no amount of preparation will help. Her daughters-in-law had tried preparing before, and still ended up with sons.
If you’re not fated to have a daughter, even if you use advanced technology to have one, she might not grow up.
Like the ancestors of the Zhan family, they once had a daughter, but she passed away young.
If you have to bear the pain of loss, it’s better not to have had her at all.
“Trying for a second child still gives some hope.”
Of course, the old lady wouldn’t say discouraging words.
The Jun family, though also dominated by males, was in a much better situation than the Zhan family.
Perhaps Shang Xiaofei had a chance to have a daughter.
“Grandma.”
“Grandma.”
Zhan Yin and his wife arrived later.
Both called out to the old lady.
The old lady didn’t even look at her grandson, turning to Hai Tong instead, saying, “You’ve been out playing for a few days and got a bit tanned. Didn’t you take sun protection measures?”
“Sometimes I just went out for a short stroll, so I didn’t bother with sun protection. Is it very noticeable?”
Hai Tong laughed and asked her friends, “Do I look like I just came back from Africa?”
Shang Xiaofei said, “It’s not that exaggerated, just a bit darker than usual.”
Shen Xiaojun, however, said, “Zhan Yin, Grandma Zhan’s words are a hint that you should get Tongtong some whitening skincare products.”
Hai Tong quickly laughed, “No need for that. I have too many skincare products already, I can’t even use them all.”
Those big brands, whenever they launched new products, would send her a few sets to try. If the young mistress of the Zhan family said they were good, their new products would sell without worry.
Her husband also sent her a few sets every now and then.
Hai Tong smiled, “I only have one face. I can’t use that many skincare products. Honey, don’t buy any more, okay? If they expire and have to be thrown out, it feels like such a waste.”
Having been the young mistress of the Zhan family for years, Hai Tong still retained her frugal nature.
She couldn’t save much, but she couldn’t stand waste either.
Zhan Yin laughed, “I’ve already bought two sets, thinking you’d get a bit tanned from the trip. I prepared two sets of whitening skincare products in advance.”
Hai Tong lightly scolded him for spending money recklessly, but the smile on her lips couldn’t be suppressed.
Even after years of marriage, Zhan Yin still loved her dearly and pampered her.
The group returned to the central main house, chatting and laughing.
The souvenirs Hai Tong brought back had arrived, and she asked the butler to distribute them to everyone.
Her friends all received the souvenirs she brought.
Shen Xiaojun said, “Tongtong, you’re so thoughtful. You took the kids out to play and still brought us so many souvenirs. Are they all delicious?”
“Don’t worry, I tasted them before buying. If they weren’t good, I wouldn’t have bought them.”
One foodie understands another.
Shen Xiaojun grinned, “Then I won’t hold back. I’ll start eating when I get home.”
“Big Brother, Beibei.”
While the adults were talking, they heard children shouting excitedly outside, one voice after another.
“It’s Jingchen and the others.”
Zhan Muchen was thrilled, having not seen his little friends for a while.
He immediately left the group and ran towards the door, eager to meet up with his little buddies.
“Brother, Brother.”
