Episode 13 recap: Xu Meng An disagrees with having a second child take her surname.
When Yun Jie heard that her mother was sick, she rushed back home anxiously. Xu Meng An and Li Lin were also worrying about how to deal with it. Yun Jie thought her father was working hard to take care of her sick mother, so she immediately had Li Lin lie down in bed as well, and now she is personally taking care of both of her parents. This is the first time Li Lin has enjoyed the careful care of her little daughter, and she is so happy about it. Just a moment ago, her daughter even knew to cook some congee and personally bring it to their bedroom, making Li Lin feel proud of her daughter's growth. Suddenly, they heard a loud noise from the kitchen, so Li Lin went to check it out right away.
After cleaning up the mess in the kitchen, the doorbell suddenly rang. It was Lan Xiang, a distant relative of the Li Lin family, who is also Yun Jie's aunt. She had previously helped take care of Yun Jie until she was 3 years old at their home. Li Lin just remembered that her eldest sister had mentioned this fact recently, asking him to help Lan Xiang find a nanny job, but Li Lin hadn't been able to do so at the time, and his sister also didn't convey it clearly. Now Lan Xiang has come to their home first.
Since Lan Xiang had previously helped take care of Yun Jie, Xu Meng An agreed to let her stay with them until she finds a job. Lan Xiang is an impatient person, but she is very skilled at cooking and making stews. Xu Meng An quietly discussed with Li Lin that once Lan Xiang finds a job, they will give her a big red envelope as compensation for her work these days at their home.
Chen Wan Zhen has started working as a full-time salesperson, focusing wholeheartedly on her job. During this time, she has also encountered many of her former colleagues. Before becoming a housewife, she was also one of the top performers in the industry, but now she has been surpassed by those less capable than herself. Chen Wan Zhen often wonders that if she hadn't gotten married, perhaps she would have achieved something in her profession.
Chen Wan Zhen came to Xu Meng An's home and shared her troubles with her. She really wants to go back to her old career, but she is worried that she has been out of touch with the industry for too long and can't keep up with the professional progress. Xu Meng An encouraged Chen Wan Zhen to be confident, as natural talent never goes away, and now that she has become single again, she has enough energy and time to do these things. Moreover, the power of friendship is great. After her friend's guidance, Chen Wan Zhen felt energized and is now full of vitality.
Xu Meng An and Li Lin originally wanted to keep the secret of their second child, but Lan Xiang noticed that Xu Meng An was often feeling nauseous and guessed the truth. To get Lan Xiang to keep the secret, Xu Meng An gave her some tablet computers and other items.
Lan Xiang was quite disappointed to hear that Xu Meng An's sister's family did not need a nanny. After Xu Meng An's inquiry, she learned of Lan Xiang's difficulties - she had run away from her hometown because her drunken husband would beat her, and now that her children were old enough to go to school, she could no longer tolerate the abuse.
Xu Meng An promised Lan Xiang that she could stay here until a suitable job was found. Xu Meng An's parents came excitedly to visit their daughter, and Xu Meng An confirmed to them that she did have a second child. Her parents were overjoyed. Xu Meng An's mother purposefully sent her husband away and discussed with Xu Meng An whether the second child could take the mother's surname, as this is now a popular trend. But Xu Meng An directly refused and firmly stated that she did not agree for the second child to take the mother's surname.
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