ebookland Chapter 1524 - 1010: Preparation
Chapter 1524 - 1010: Preparation
Second update.
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After Jing Zhe and Zeng Meili’s wedding, Chuxia truly secluded herself in Capital City and couldn’t go anywhere due to her eight-month pregnancy with twins, the tension everyone felt was understandable.
However, she still insisted on attending classes, not because she was worried about falling behind, but because staying at home was too boring, and although her figure looked somewhat alarming, moving around posed no obstacle.
It’s just that more people openly or discreetly surrounded her, something Chuxia didn’t refuse. Considering the Zhou family’s background and her own situation, strengthening security at this time was essential.
She wasn’t really worried that someone would do anything to her, but at this time, she couldn’t afford any minor mistakes.
The only thing she was thankful for was that Zhou Mikang, who was originally on standby at any moment, didn’t have to go on an expedition due to a temporary easing of the situation. It was almost certain that he could witness the birth of the babies firsthand.
This made Chuxia feel more at ease, even realizing that she didn’t know when Division Commander Tongzi held such an irreplaceable position in her heart.
All the confusion, anxiety, and troubles were due to the increasingly intense feelings, though she knew it wasn’t good, she couldn’t control it, so she just let it be.
As for whether her classmates liked her or not, she no longer cared. No matter what others said, one day, everyone would have to rely on real skills, so what was there to worry about?
Not to mention, just her advisor was someone no one else could compare to, and she never thought there was anything shameful about it. If others were capable, let them find more capable advisors!
In the last two months leading up to childbirth, Chuxia’s mindset became increasingly calm, no longer anxious or fearful, and thus time swiftly passed to October.
Two days before the due date, Zhao Yulan and Lin Baohe, along with Old Master Zhao and Old Lady Zhao, insisted Chuxia not go to school. As a first-time expectant mother, Chuxia didn’t feel confident, so she didn’t resist the elders’ intentions and obediently stayed home.
In the afternoon, Zhou Mikang arrived with Old Master Zhou, Old Madam Zhou, Zhou Jingping, and Lin Yanqiu.
"Second Uncle, Second Aunt, Third Uncle, Third Aunt, and Big Brother, Second Sister, and Fourth Sister all wanted to come, but I stopped them. I told them to wait until after the babies are born to come over, so there wouldn’t be too many people causing you distress." Division Commander Tongzi, after inspecting his little wife up and down after entering the door and noticing her excellent complexion, explained why only a few members of the Zhou family came.
"Do you think I’m such a petty person?" Chuxia rolled her eyes and looked at the elders, "Grandpa, Grandma, Dad, Mom, don’t you think his explanation is rather disappointing?"
"Yes, yes, yes, this silly child doesn’t know how to talk..." Old Madam Zhou slapped her grandson’s forehead fiercely, "My granddaughter-in-law is such a generous person, saying such nonsense, are you deliberately trying to annoy her?"
"I was wrong..." Division Commander Tongzi, without any explanation, earnestly admitted his mistake to Chuxia, making her feel embarrassed as she was actually teasing him. Everyone treated her like she was a fragile porcelain, and playing such jokes was indeed quite unkind...
After dinner, Lin Wenbin also arrived, and Chuxia, who was bored on the sofa, began questioning him, "Big brother, Jing Zhe is already married, when are you and Sister Yuan Hui getting married?"
"After the little nephews are a hundred days old, we will get married."
"Big brother..." Chuxia felt both touched and helpless, is this how one treats their own marriage? The key issue is, would Sister Yuan Hui feel comfortable with this? Even the most generous woman could hardly be generous about this kind of matter, right?
To be honest, having never faced this kind of situation herself, Chuxia really couldn’t determine others’ thoughts. Some matters, unless personally experienced, the answers would never be the most authentic.
"You’re my only sister, you must be present at our wedding..." Lin Wenbin looked at Chuxia earnestly, "Don’t think I don’t value my own marriage; precisely because I do, I made this decision. Besides, I discussed it with Yuan Hui, and her opinion aligns with mine."
Chuxia just pursed her lips, "Sister Yuan Hui probably loves you so much that she agrees with anything you say, even if she doesn’t agree inside."
"That won’t be the case; Yuan Hui is a person with principles and wouldn’t give up her ideas just for me. Don’t worry, this is really something we discussed together.
Moreover, she also feels that not having your participation would be very regrettable, after all, you played the role of matchmaker for both of us, right?"
"Alright..." Chuxia sighed helplessly, "I just hope Master Wife’s Yuan won’t hate me for delaying Sister Yuan Hui’s wedding."
Lin Wenbin laughed and rubbed her head, "Already inventing wild thoughts? Be careful I relay these words to my future mother-in-law to see if she’ll be angry with you. By the way, Zhou Mikang and the others came, didn’t they? Where are they?"
"They were worried about the hospital’s preparations, so they went to inspect first..." Chuxia scratched her head in embarrassment, "Anyone who doesn’t know would think I’m ridiculously pampered, hehe..."
Lin Wenbin looked at her seriously, "Do you mind them doing this?"
Chuxia quickly shook her head, "Of course, I don’t mind. I’m not ungrateful, how could I be so unaware?"
"That’s more like it." Lin Wenbin sighed with relief, "Big Brother was just worried that your pride might be too strong and you’d feel embarrassed by their actions. It would really wrong them for all the trouble they went through for you. Also, do you know what people in the community are saying about you?"
"Too spoiled?"
"What’s that nonsense..." Lin Wenbin laughed as he looked at her, "If you were truly spoiled, would you still be attending classes until now? Big Brother knows many of your peers at school resent that you continue going to class under such circumstances, and some even extremely think all your grades are due to favoritism.
Big Brother just wants to say, anyone who says this is narrow-minded. If they’re not jealous of you excelling even while pregnant, would they need to constantly gossip?
Big Brother tells you, among people in the community, initially few acknowledged you, and some even thought marrying Zhou Mikang was reaching too high. But now, because of your persistence, that kind of voice basically doesn’t exist anymore.
Moreover, many people say that the Zhou family marrying you is their blessing. Ever since you joined the Zhou family, it’s been one joyful event after another—it’s the classic ’good fortune’ brought by a wife! You’re the Zhou family’s good luck charm!"
"Uh..." Chuxia smiled a bit embarrassed, "Big Brother, I don’t dare to accept this statement."
"I didn’t say that! What’s there to not dare to accept..." Lin Wenbin glared at her, "Besides, everyone is just stating the facts; what’s there to not dare to accept? I’ve always believed my sister marrying Zhou Mikang was him accruing eight generations of virtue!"
"Big Brother..." Chuxia felt even more embarrassed; even though she was among family, it was uncomfortable to hear things like this, even though... it was quite gratifying~
"Weren’t we agreed to wait for each other? Big Brother, how could you leave us and go ahead?" Before Lin Wenbin could say anything, Lin Wenjie, Eldest Uncle Lin, and Jiang Xinwan came in.
"You were dawdling, and you blame me for leaving early?" Lin Wenbin frowned, rolling his eyes at him, "If it wasn’t for waiting for you, I would’ve come over a long time ago!"
"Summer..." Jiang Xinwan stepped forward and took Chuxia’s hand with a helpless smile, "Don’t listen to your Big Brother’s nonsense; we weren’t dawdling. We couldn’t leave because there were unfinished matters at home, and he didn’t wait for us."
Lin Wenbin quickly replied, "Mom, saying this puts Chuxia in a difficult position to respond! Aren’t you putting her in a tough spot?" Then looked at Chuxia, "She’s not lying. When I left, they were breaking up an argument between Second Uncle and Second Aunt."
Eldest Uncle Jiang and Jiang Xinwan both held their foreheads, wondering why these embarrassing matters were brought up now...
"Dad, Mom, what’s with your expressions?" Lin Wenbin looked dissatisfied with them, "To me, Chuxia is my real sister, there’s no need to hide anything from her."
"It’s not about hiding from Chuxia, it’s just..." Eldest Uncle Jiang smiled wryly, "I think mentioning such things at this moment is inappropriate."
Lin Wenbin looked seriously at his father, "What’s inappropriate about it? If you really don’t say it, and if Chuxia’s concerned, that’s truly inappropriate."
Chuxia felt a headache; did she really have such a strong sense of curiosity? Ah, sometimes having a brother who pampers his sister too much can be troubling... Okay, she is being sensitive...
Jiang Xinwan simply ignored her son and turned to Chuxia, "Your eldest uncle and eldest aunt must temporarily stay at home to handle some matters concerning your second uncle’s side, but they have instructed us that when going to the hospital, we must notify them immediately, and they’ll directly head there."
"Aunt, please call them and tell them not to worry about me here. Our family isn’t unreasonable, and this makes us feel embarrassed." Chuxia said while glancing at Zhao Yulan and Lin Baohe who had just come out of the kitchen, "Dad, Mom, don’t you agree?"
"Yes, yes..." Zhao Yulan nodded repeatedly, "There are already enough people here. Eldest Uncle and Aunt being so courteous makes us seem distant."
"Oh... hiss..."
Everyone looked at Chuxia, whose expression noticeably changed, while Zhao Yulan stepped forward to hold her daughter’s hand, "Summer, is the pain starting? Is it very painful?"
"Mmm..." Chuxia nodded, her face wrinkling, "Just now suddenly, my stomach twinged with pain, but now it seems to have stopped. Is this... the beginning?" (To be continued. If you like this work, feel free to vote for it on Qidian (qidian.com). Your support is my greatest motivation. Mobile users, please read at m.qidian.com.)