novelden Chapter 185 Naming the Baby
Chapter 185 Naming the Baby
As winter approaches, Beitun Village is gradually covered in ice and snow.
In this cold winter, nothing can sever one person's longing for Qiu Ziyue: Lu Yuanchangming.
He often stood alone under the high walls of the military camp, gazing up at the starry night sky.
The cold wind brushed his face, but it couldn't dispel the longing in his heart.
Qiu Ziyue's smile seemed to be right before his eyes; her every smile, every gesture, was deeply imprinted in his heart.
Despite his busy military duties, he would always think of Qiu Ziyue when the night was quiet.
Those wonderful times are now just endless memories and regrets.
He knew he had lost her, but her place in his heart had never changed.
As time quietly passed, Lu Yuanchangming waited until Qiu Ziyue's due date was approaching.
He was both worried and concerned.
During this period, he tried to obtain more information about Qiu Ziyue.
He tried to curry favor with Liu Xu, asking her to notify him of any news about Qiu Ziyue.
He learned about Qiu Ziyue's recent situation.
He thought to himself that Qiu Ziyue definitely needed more care and support at this moment.
Finally, one night, Lu Yuanchangming made up his mind.
He found his father, Li Keyong, and earnestly requested a leave of absence:
“Father, I would like to ask for a few days off to go to Beitun Village.”
Li Keyong looked at his son's determined eyes and nodded:
"Alright, since you've made up your mind, I won't stop you. But remember, you also need to take care of things in the military."
Lu Yuanchangming nodded gratefully:
"Thank you, Father. I will return as soon as possible."
Lu Yuanchangming led a group of people and embarked on the journey to Beitun Village.
"drive"……
The horse's hooves urged us on, my heart pounded like an arrow, ready to be released.
When he finally arrived at Beitun Village, he used the willow catkins to ring a bell as a secret signal.
A moment later, the barrier slowly opened, and Qi Yuxuan walked out.
Upon seeing Lu Yuanchangming, he appeared slightly surprised.
"You've arrived."
Qi Yuxuan said calmly.
Lu Yuanchangming nodded:
"Yes, I wanted to come and see Qiu Ziyue."
Qi Yuxuan remained silent for a moment, then finally stepped aside:
"Come in."
Upon entering the house, Lu Yuanchangming saw Qiu Ziyue sitting there, gently stroking her swollen belly.
Her expression was calm and serene, as if all her troubles had left her.
Lu Yuanchangming felt a pang of pain in his heart, but even more so, he felt concern for her.
"Twilight Sparkle..."
Lu Yuan called out softly.
Qiu Ziyue looked up and saw Lu Yuanchangming.
Her expression faltered slightly, then a faint smile appeared on her face:
"You're here, that's great."
Lu Yuanchangming looked at her, his heart filled with remorse:
"I've been thinking about you all and hope you're doing well. Now that you're about to give birth, is there anything I can help you with?"
Qiu Ziyue smiled and said, "Thank you."
Lu Yuanchangming nodded, understanding in his heart that although he had lost Qiu Ziyue, she was still the most precious person in his heart.
Lu Yuanchangming gently grasped Qiu Ziyue's wrist and carefully took her pulse.
The room was quiet, with only the sound of a gentle breeze rustling through the leaves.
A moment later, Lu Yuanchangming raised his head, a hint of surprise flashing in his eyes.
"Guess what new discovery I've made?"
Lu Yuan said mysteriously.
Qi Yuxuan and Qiu Ziyue exchanged a glance, their hearts filled with curiosity and nervousness.
"Hurry up and tell me, I'm so impatient!"
Qiu Ziyue urged.
Lu Yuan Changming smiled slightly:
"After I took his pulse, I was surprised to hear two pulse sounds inside."
"This means... your babies might be twins!"
Upon hearing the news, Qiu Ziyue's mouth dropped open in surprise, while Qi Yuxuan was so happy he almost jumped for joy.
"What? Twins?"
Qi Yuxuan asked excitedly, "You mean we'll have two babies?"
Lu Yuanchangming nodded:
"That's right. Judging from the pulse, it's very likely that they are twins."
Qiu Ziyue's face showed an expression of disbelief, but it was quickly replaced by joy.
"Really? That's incredible. No wonder I was so tired."
She spoke softly, her hands unconsciously stroking her bulging belly.
Qi Yuxuan held Qiu Ziyue's hand tightly and said excitedly:
"My wife, we're really going to have two little babies! This is wonderful!"
Qiu Ziyue smiled and nodded:
"Yes, it is a gift from God."
Looking at the happy couple, Lu Yuanchangming felt gratified.
"Congratulations!"
He said, "However, the days ahead may be a bit tougher, so you need to pay more attention to rest and diet."
Qiu Ziyue nodded seriously:
"We will, thank you, Changming."
Qi Yuxuan turned to Lu Yuanchangming and said gratefully:
"Changming, thank you for making the special trip to visit us and bringing such good news."
Lu Yuanchangming smiled:
"It's what I should do. You are my most important friends, and I'm happy to see you happy."
The three sat down in the courtyard and talked about their bright future.
Qi Yuxuan and Qiu Ziyue began discussing how to prepare for the upcoming twins.
Every detail was filled with anticipation and joy.
Lu Yuanchangming also offered his suggestions to help them better plan their future lives.
Although he still felt regret, he was genuinely happy to see Qiu Ziyue so happy.
As night fell, the sky was once again filled with stars.
The atmosphere in the courtyard remained warm and pleasant.
Qi Yuxuan and Qiu Ziyue were immersed in the joy of becoming parents.
Lu Yuanchangming sat to the side, quietly watching the couple, feeling happy for them as well.
Suddenly, Qi Yuxuan raised his head, a hint of anticipation flashing in his eyes:
"Changming, since you've brought such good news, why don't you do us another favor?"
Lu Yuan Changming smiled slightly:
"What kind of help do you need? Tell me."
Qi Yuxuan glanced at Qiu Ziyue, then turned to Lu Yuanchangming:
"After the children are born, could you please help me name them? After all, you are both scholarly and athletic, you must have some good ideas."
Qiu Ziyue nodded in agreement:
"Yeah, Changming, what do you think?"
Lu Yuanchangming paused for a moment, then readily agreed:
“Great! It would be my honor to name your child. But before that, I'd like to know if you have any special hopes or meanings associated with the name?”
Qi Yuxuan and Qiu Ziyue exchanged a glance. After a moment of thought, Qiu Ziyue said softly:
"We hope that our child's name will reflect the family's heritage and also carry a beautiful meaning."
Lu Yuanchangming pondered for a moment, then nodded:
“I understand. Then I will choose two names for the children that are both meaningful and catchy, based on your expectations and incorporating some auspicious meanings.”
After some thought, Lu Yuanchangming finally made a decision.
"In that case,"
He said slowly, "I suggest that if the eldest is a girl, she be named 'Qi Minglan,' if the boy is a boy, she be named 'Qi Minglan,' and the youngest be named 'Qi Jingyun.'"
"Qi Minglan (Lan)...Qi Jingyun (Yun)..."
Qi Yuxuan muttered the two names, a satisfied smile appearing on his face.
Lu Yuanchangming explained:
“‘Minglan’ symbolizes the first ray of sunlight piercing through the thin mist in the morning, representing hope and new life.”
"'Jingyun' represents beautiful auspicious clouds in the sky, symbolizing a bright and prosperous future."
"These two names not only embody the family tradition, but also express our best wishes for the child's future."
Upon hearing this, Qiu Ziyue's eyes glistened with tears of emotion:
"These two names are beautiful and perfectly match our expectations. Thank you, Changming."
Qi Yuxuan nodded repeatedly:
"Yes, these two names are both poetic and full of blessings. The children will definitely love them."
Qiu Ziyue gently stroked her belly and said softly:
"We will teach them well so that they can grow into responsible and loving people."
Qi Yuxuan added, "We will always remember your kindness in naming them and will always be grateful to you."
To be continued in the next chapter!