Yun Zheng and Zhou Yu Shen were childhood sweethearts with an engagement since young. As the wedding day approached, Yun Zheng was revealed to be a fake young lady. The Zhou family wanted to replac...
Chapter 390 I like all babies as long as they are ours
Maybe she was too tired, or maybe Fu Linghe was driving too slowly, Yun Zheng fell asleep not long after leaving the hospital.
The car was driving smoothly on the way home. Fu Linghe held the steering wheel steadily with both hands, and from time to time he glanced at Yun Zheng who was sleeping soundly in the passenger seat through the rearview mirror.
The sunlight filtered through the gaps in the sunshade, casting mottled shadows on her face. Her eyelashes cast a small shadow under her eyes, trembling slightly with her breathing.
Fu Linghe raised the air conditioner temperature by two degrees, and then reached out to move the air outlet on Yun Zheng's side upwards to prevent the cold wind from blowing directly on her.
Soft piano music was playing in the car stereo, and he had turned the volume down to an almost inaudible level, leaving only a faint melody flowing through the car.
The red light came on, and Fu Linghe slowly stepped on the brakes to make sure not to disturb Yun Zheng's sleep.
He tilted his head and his eyes fell on her slightly bulging belly, where their baby was growing.
Qin Qingyu's words were still echoing in his ears, "It's very likely two boys."
Fu Linghe's mouth corners rose unconsciously. The person he loved was sitting in the passenger seat with their baby in her arms. This was the happiest thing for him.
Yun Zheng moved slightly in her dream and unconsciously shrank back into her seat.
Fu Linghe immediately reached out and took the thin blanket that had been prepared long ago from the back seat and carefully covered her with it.
His movements were as gentle as if he was handling a fragile glass artwork, for fear of disturbing her sweet dream.
As the car entered the villa area, Fu Linghe deliberately slowed down to avoid every pothole on the road.
When the car stopped steadily in front of her house, Yun Zheng was still sleeping soundly.
Fu Linghe unbuckled his seat belt, leaned over, and gently brushed away the loose hair from her forehead.
"Zheng Zheng, we're home." His voice was low and gentle, as if he was afraid of disturbing the morning dew.
Yun Zheng wrinkled her nose and slowly opened her eyes, her eyes still a little hazy.
"I fell asleep?" Her voice was soft and sweet, as if she had just woken up, which made Fu Linghe's heart soften.
"Yeah, you slept soundly." Fu Linghe unbuckled her seat belt. "Doctor Qin said you need more rest."
He got out of the car and walked around to the passenger seat, opened the door, put one hand on the roof to prevent her from hitting her head, and reached out with the other hand to help her.
Yun Zheng smiled and slapped his hand away, "I'm not a porcelain doll, I can do it myself."
Fu Linghe insisted on helping her get out of the car, "You are carrying our two treasures now, I have to be extra careful."
The sun shone in the courtyard. Yun Zheng stood by the car and stretched. Fu Linghe immediately put his arms around her from behind, his palms gently covering her belly. "Are you tired? Do you want me to carry you inside?"
"Mr. Fu, it's daytime now." Yun Zheng's ears turned slightly red as she gently nudged him. "It would be embarrassing if the servants saw us."
Fu Linghe chuckled softly, but still half-hugged her as they walked into the house. "What are you afraid of in your own home?"
After entering the living room, Yun Zheng sat down on the sofa, her hands unconsciously stroking her belly.
Fu Linghe squatted in front of her and helped her take off her flat shoes and put on comfortable home slippers.
"Fu Linghe," Yun Zheng suddenly said, "Do you think what Doctor Qin said is true? Are there really two boys?"
Fu Linghe looked up and saw the curiosity and anticipation flashing in her eyes.
He stood up and sat beside her, his large hand covering hers. "Medically, it's not 100% accurate, but the Mo family's medical team should be reliable."
"So do you hope it's a boy or a girl?" Yun Zheng tilted her head and looked at him.
Fu Linghe held her in his arms, his chin gently rubbing against the top of her head. "As long as it's our child, I like it whether it's a boy or a girl."
He paused, his voice even gentler, "If you have two little princesses, I will protect all three of you; if you have two little princes, we will protect you together."
Yun Zheng felt a warm sensation in her heart and leaned against his chest. "I actually hope it's a boy and a girl, so I can experience two different kinds of parenting."
"Then we'll wait and see during the next prenatal checkup." Fu Linghe kissed her forehead. "But no matter what, they will be the happiest children in the world."
Yun Zheng suddenly sighed. "It's so boring staying at home every day. I've almost forgotten what the outside world is like."
Fu Linghe immediately became nervous: "You want to go out? But Doctor Qin said..."
"Doctor Qin said that proper exercise is good for pregnant women," Yun Zheng interrupted, her eyes sparkling. "Besides, my morning sickness has gotten much better lately. How about we go out for dinner? We can go somewhere close, just to the restaurant we always go to."
Fu Linghe looked at her expectant eyes and hesitated for a moment. "Then I'll call Dr. Qin to confirm."
Yun Zheng cheered and kissed him on the cheek, "Husband is the best!"
Fu Linghe shook his head helplessly, but still took out his cell phone and called Qin Qingyu.
After some inquiries and confirmation, he hung up the phone and met Yun Zheng's expectant gaze. "The doctor said it's OK, but the duration can't be too long, and it has to be done during peak abortion times."
"No problem!" Yun Zheng immediately stood up from the sofa, "I'll go change my clothes!"
Fu Linghe held her back and said, "Don't worry, I'll get the restaurant ready first. You're in a special period now, so you have to make arrangements properly."
Two hours later, Fu Linghe personally drove Yun Zheng to the French restaurant they often went to.
The manager had been waiting at the door and came over immediately when he saw their car.
"Mr. Fu, Ms. Yun, welcome." The manager saluted respectfully. "As you requested, we've prepared the quietest seat and adjusted the air conditioning temperature."
Fu Linghe nodded, held Yun Zheng's waist with one hand, blocked her with the other hand, and carefully led her through the restaurant.
Yun Zheng noticed that the usually bustling restaurant had very few customers today, and they were taken to a secluded corner by the window, with several tables around them empty.
"You booked the whole place?" Yun Zheng asked in a low voice.
Fu Linghe helped her pull out the chair. "No, they just controlled the flow of customers and reserved the surrounding tables."
After Yun Zheng sat down, he did not return to his seat immediately. Instead, he knelt on one knee to help her adjust the height and angle of the seat. He also took out a cushion from his bag and placed it behind her waist.
"Is this comfortable?" he asked, looking up with a focused look.
Yun Zheng nodded, feeling a warm feeling in her heart.
Fu Linghe then stood up, but did not sit down immediately. Instead, he waved to the waiter and whispered a few words.
After a while, the waiter brought a glass of warm lemonade and a small plate of soda crackers.
"Mr. Fu said you've been suffering from morning sickness lately. You can eat some cookies first to fill your stomach." The waiter explained with a smile.
Fu Linghe then sat down opposite, but he was still keeping an eye on Yun Zheng's condition. "Are you tired? Do you want to move your chair back a little?"
Yun Zheng smiled and shook her head, "I'm fine, don't be so nervous."
Fu Linghe said seriously, "You are now two... no, three people's bodies. I must be extra careful."
The waiter brought the menu, and Fu Linghe took it directly and skillfully ordered a few dishes that Yun Zheng could accept recently. He also specifically reminded them to use less oil and salt, and all ingredients must be fresh.
"I remember you've been liking sour food lately," he said to Yun Zheng, closing the menu. "So we ordered the lemon sea bass, and the cream of mushroom soup you mentioned wanting to try. I asked them to adjust the recipe so it's not too greasy."
Yun Zheng looked at him in surprise, "You remember all this?"
Fu Linghe reached across the table and held her hand: "I remember everything about you."
The restaurant's lights shone gently on them, and the background music had changed to Yun Zheng's favorite piano music.
She looked up in surprise, "This is..."
"I asked them to prepare it in advance," Fu Linghe smiled. "I remember you liked it very much, so I asked them to change it to this one."
Yun Zheng's eyes felt a little hot.
Since she became pregnant, her mood has fluctuated greatly, and she is often moved to tears by the slightest thing.
Fu Linghe seemed to notice and immediately handed over a handkerchief, "What's wrong? Are you feeling unwell?"
"No," Yun Zheng took the handkerchief and wiped the corners of her eyes, "I just feel... you are too good to me."
Fu Linghe's eyes were as soft as melted chocolate. "That's nothing good. I will treat you better and our children better in the future."
The dishes were served one after another, each one was exquisite and delicious.
Fu Linghe carefully helped Yun Zheng pick out the fish bones, blew the soup to the right temperature, and even remembered her habit of breaking the bread into small pieces and soaking it in the soup.
"Try this," he said, cutting a small piece of fish and passing it to Yun Zheng. "I asked them to add more lemon juice."
Yun Zheng took it and the sour taste made her squint her eyes in satisfaction. "Delicious!"
Fu Linghe looked at her enjoying herself and the corners of his mouth rose unconsciously.
He hardly touched the food in front of him, and all his attention was focused on taking care of Yun Zheng.
"You should eat too," Yun Zheng noticed that his plate was barely touched. "Don't just focus on me."
"I feel full just watching you eat," Fu Linghe said with a smile, but still cut a piece of steak at her insistence, "but the doctor said I have to keep my strength up so I can take good care of you."
Halfway through the meal, the manager personally brought a dessert. "Mr. Fu specially prepared this raspberry mousse for you. It uses the freshest organic raspberries and has reduced sugar."
Yun Zheng looked at the exquisite dessert in front of her with surprise, "How did you know I wanted to eat this today?"
Fu Linghe smiled mysteriously, "When you were flipping through the food magazine this morning, you stayed on this page for a full three minutes."
Yun Zheng scooped a spoonful and put it into her mouth. The sweet and sour taste made her sigh with satisfaction.
Fu Linghe reached out and held her small hand in his palm, gently stroking the back of her hand with his thumb.
"Eat slowly," he reminded softly, watching Yun Zheng continue to enjoy her dessert. "The doctor said sweets should be consumed in moderation."
Yun Zheng winked mischievously, "Then this half is yours."
As he said that, he really scooped a spoonful and handed it to his mouth.
Fu Linghe opened his mouth to take it, but frowned slightly after tasting it, "It's too sour."
"Pregnant women like this taste." Yun Zheng said with a smile, and scooped another spoonful to eat herself.
The sky outside the window gradually darkened, and the lights in the restaurant became softer.
Fu Linghe looked at his watch and said, "We should go back now. You should rest."