Chapter 56: Pregnancy Develops a New Brain

The group chatted for a while longer and basically decided on a time to go out and have fun.

After hanging up the phone, Jiang Qingying remembered that she hadn't told either of her elders about her pregnancy. Always a woman of action, she quickly found Ms. Qin's WeChat chat page.

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She called to say things should be better, but for some reason, she couldn't quite bring herself to say it.

Therefore, she decided to entrust this important task to Lu Jinyuan.

In the afternoon, he wasn't hard to find; he was most likely working in his study. Jiang Qingying ran to the study, where the door was ajar, revealing a crack of about ten centimeters. He was inside.

She was about to push the door open when the sound of a computer speaker coming from the study made her stop.

"What can a husband do when his wife is pregnant? First, during the first month of pregnancy, he should remind his wife to take folic acid supplements on time, and remember that sexual intercourse is absolutely prohibited during the early stages of pregnancy..."

The clear and articulate delivery of the announcement, with each key point presented logically, echoed through the study from the computer.

Jiang Qingying thought he was working, but she didn't expect him to be watching a pregnancy tutorial. It seems that someone got into character much earlier than her.

Lu Jinyuan was watching intently, and it took him quite a while to notice Jiang Qingying standing at the door. He paused the video playing on his computer and waved to her, "Are you awake?"

"How long have you been standing there?" he asked.

Jiang Qingying pushed open the door and walked to his side, leaning against the desk and smiling at him: "Seeing a certain dad studying so diligently, I couldn't bear to disturb him."

Lu Jinyuan wasn't annoyed by the teasing. "Did you need something?"

The study is on the floor above the bedroom. If Jiang Qingying didn't go downstairs to find something to eat or play with Gou Dan after waking up, then she must have something to ask him if she came to the study.

She wasn't the clingy type; she couldn't possibly be there to be affectionate with him.

Jiang Qingying looked at him and asked, "Have you told Mom and Dad, and Grandpa and Grandma that I'm pregnant?"

"I was planning to ask you after you woke up." Lu Jinyuan picked up his phone. "Shall I tell them now?"

"Mmm." Jiang Qingying nodded vigorously. She was too embarrassed to admit that she was shy, but luckily he took the initiative to take the responsibility.

"I'll be here to keep an eye on you."

Lu Jinyuan first called Qin Qing. Meeting her smiling eyes, he could easily guess what was going on in her head. He tapped her head with his index finger and said, "Naughty."

He was actually knocking very lightly, but she still accused him, saying, "You're abusing a pregnant woman."

The call had already connected, and Qin Qing heard it clearly on the other end. She naturally recognized her daughter's voice. Before the surprise could even register, she asked blankly, "Pregnant woman? Pregnant? Xiaoying is pregnant?"

Lu Jinyuan had already turned on speakerphone, looked up at the shy person, and forced a smile as he replied, "Mom, you heard me right, Qingying is pregnant, exactly one month along."

Qin Qing burst into laughter, almost fainting with joy, "That's wonderful! I didn't expect you to act so quickly. I thought I'd have to wait several years to hold my grandson."

Jiang Qingying covered her face and honestly confessed, "I didn't want it to be this early either."

Qin Qing was stunned. "You two aren't trying to conceive?"

Lu Jinyuan cleared his throat. "It was an accident."

Qin Qing understood, but her tone wasn't entirely agreeable. "If you didn't prepare for pregnancy before, you need to pay even more attention to your health later on, especially Xiao Ying. She's a typical case of being strong on the outside but weak on the inside, with all sorts of minor ailments."

“I took her to see a traditional Chinese medicine doctor before, but she only persisted for a while before giving up. I’ve been turning a blind eye to it. But pregnancy is a big deal. This time, Jin Yuan, you have to make sure she gets all the necessary supplements, like folic acid and vitamins. If she doesn’t take them, just force-feed her.”

Jiang Qingying frowned and mumbled, "Mom..."

Qin Qing ignored her protests and continued to give his long explanation.

Lu Jinyuan took her hand, his thumb stroking the back of her hand, his eyes gentle as he looked at her, as if to comfort her.

Jiang Qingying felt his silent tenderness and was touched, but she didn't expect that the next second she would hear him say a sentence in a calm voice: "Mom, what was the name of the Chinese medicine doctor you took her to see before? I'll take Qingying there when I have time."

"!!!???" Jiang Qingying was furious, but because she was still on the phone with Qin Qing, she couldn't vent her anger. She hit his arm twice and temporarily calmed down.

How could this be!

She gave up on treatment because she didn't want to drink Chinese medicine!

The thought of those bowls of dark, black liquid and that nauseating bitterness made her feel terrible. Her brows furrowed, and she glared fiercely at the man in front of her.

Lu Jinyuan smiled and pulled her in front of him, wrapping his arms around her waist so she could sit on his lap. Seeing her playfully resisting, he kissed her lips. "Hmm?"

The question was asked in a very low voice, with a hint of laughter and sexiness at the end.

Jiang Qingying muttered under her breath, "What the hell are you talking about?"

He was still holding his phone, but Qin Qing on the other end didn't notice anything amiss and continued giving instructions, as if she had no end in sight.

Lu Jinyuan kissed her again, but this time the force and depth were greater than before. His arms around her gradually tightened, and his fingertips teased the skin under her clothes.

Jiang Qingying couldn't help but sob.

Qin Qing heard this and asked, "What's wrong?"

Jiang Qingying immediately fell silent, obediently staying in Lu Jinyuan's arms, not daring to move or make a sound.

Lu Jinyuan smiled happily and said casually, "It's nothing, Mom, please continue."

"Oh, okay." Qin Qing was suddenly interrupted and forgot where she was. She simply changed the subject. "Why don't you and Qingying move in with us? Neither of you has any experience, so it will be easier for me to take care of her."

Jiang Qingying grabbed his sleeve and shook her head silently at him.

Lu Jinyuan thought for a moment and said politely, "It's not possible for now. I'll arrange for a few nutritionists to manage Qingying's daily life and diet. If there's anything I don't understand, I'll ask you in time."

Seeing this, Qin Qing didn't say anything more. She also believed in her son-in-law's abilities. She gave him some more instructions before hanging up the phone.

During this time, Lu Jinyuan's hands never stopped. His warm palms and scattered kisses kept sneaking around her body until he hung up the phone. Only then could she speak: "You listened to everything, didn't you? All you do all day is do some improper things."

Lu Jinyuan raised an eyebrow slightly, pulled her closer to his chest, and slowly repeated Qin Qing's words in her ear in a deep voice.

Jiang Qingying listened carefully. He didn't just simply repeat what Qin Qing said; Qin Qing spoke whatever came to mind, and Jiang Qingying even summarized and organized these jumbled words.

She was so shocked that she froze.

"Don't worry, I won't delay anything regarding you and the child."

"You're amazing."

Lu Jinyuan was quite pleased with his wife's unreserved exaggeration. He placed his palm on her lower abdomen and chuckled, "Then I hope she can inherit this intelligence."

Jiang Qingying retorted, "My IQ isn't low either, is it?"

Lu Jinyuan lifted her chin with his long fingers, looking at her without blushing or skipping a beat, his light breath brushing against her face: "Inheriting your beauty is enough."

Even before the New Year, Jiang Qingying's mind was already filled with images of fireworks and firecrackers. She tried her best to suppress her shyness in front of him, but couldn't help laughing.

Did this man develop a new brain from pregnancy?