Hu Zi stayed in the hospital for a week, and over the weekend, An Yi entrusted the two children to the sisters to look after and then took Hu Zi to Lin County. She went to the street office, explained the reasons, and the circumstances at the time, intending to adopt Hu Zi, presenting the certificates from the school and the village. When they learned An Yi had already adopted two daughters and wished to adopt Hu Zi, they were shocked.
"Why don't you get married and have kids yourself? The first two children were already enough trouble for you, how can you still...?"
"I lost the ability to have children during the war years, and so did my two sisters. The three of us can support three children without issues. Hu Zi is willing, and my current salary is enough to pay for their tuition and living expenses. I plan to send him to school, and the child has agreed. You have no reason to refuse."
