Chapter 128 A leopard can't change its spots

Yaoyue Mansion.

Zhou Yu first received photos from a private investigator.

"So she's hooked up with Gu Zheng?"

Zhou Yuchu sneered, "You really are... a leopard can't change its spots!"

Did they think that hooking up with Gu Zheng would allow them to get rid of that old pervert Zhou Zhensheng?

"Lin Lanyi, there's no such thing as a free lunch! You're the one who dragged me into this fire pit of the Zhou family. Now you want to get out on your own? What about everything I went through?"

Zhou Yuchu took out her phone, found Gu Jinchen's number, and dialed it.

"Ah Chen, it's me. Is it convenient for us to meet now?"

…

After a week of hospitalization to protect her pregnancy, Shen Qingshu's condition has recovered well.

Director Wang said I can be discharged and go home to recuperate.

At this time, she was thirteen weeks pregnant and had officially entered the second trimester.

Some symptoms of loss of appetite and drowsiness in early pregnancy disappeared.

Shen Qingshu's appetite has been quite good these past two days, and her spirits have visibly improved as well.

On the day of her discharge, Bai Jianwen and Jiang Wenjin personally took Shen Qingshu shopping.

Shen Qingshu's pregnancy is starting to show, and she can't wear any of her old clothes anymore.

Bai Jianwen took her around the store and bought her everything from head to toe, inside and out.

Wen Jingxi and Jiang Wenjin followed them silently, their hands full of shopping bags.

When it came time to pay the bill, Shen Qingshu wanted to pay herself, but Bai Jianwen wouldn't let her.

“This is a gift from your godparents to you. If you don’t accept it, I’ll take it as you looking down on us!” Bai Jianwen pushed Shen Qingshu’s card back.

Shen Qingshu was somewhat flattered. "You want to recognize me as your goddaughter?"

"What's your reaction, kid?" Bai Jianwen asked with a smile. "What? You don't want to?"

Shen Qingshu's nose tingled with tears. "I didn't mean to refuse, I was just a little surprised."

“Your teacher’s wife and I don’t have any children of our own.” Jiang Wenjin looked at Shen Qingshu and said, “We thought it was great when we were young, but now that we’re old, we feel a bit lonely. If you don’t mind, why don’t you take us in as your spouses?”

These words made Wen Jingxi burst into laughter.

"Teacher, you may not be worth much, but your wife certainly isn't..."

"Shut up!" Jiang Wenjin scolded, frowning.

Wen Jingxi: "Hehe."

"For the cultural relics that were restored last time, write a 3,000-word paper and hand it in to me next Monday."

Wen Jingxi: "..." No, not at all!

He looked at Shen Qingshu, "Ashu, you'd better change your address quickly. If you do, the teacher will be in a much better mood, and if he is, I'll be saved!"

Shen Qingshu smiled, looked at Bai Jianwen, and obediently called out, "Godmother."

"Great, I have a daughter now!" Bai Jianwen held Shen Qingshu's hand, beaming from ear to ear.

Jiang Wenjin coughed lightly from the side.

Shen Qingshu turned her gaze to him, smiled, and called out, "Godfather."

Jiang Wenjin kept a straight face, but he could barely suppress the smugness in his eyes as he took out a red envelope he had prepared beforehand and handed it to Shen Qingshu.

"We still need to maintain a sense of ritual, here you go."

Shen Qingshu hesitated.

Bai Jianwen took it and stuffed it into her hand, saying, "Keep it. Red envelopes from elders bring good luck and are good for the baby!"

Upon hearing this, Shen Qingshu stopped refusing and said with a smile, "Thank you, godfather."

Jiang Wenjin couldn't suppress her smile any longer. "Let's go, we've finished shopping, let's go home!"

“Yes, let’s go home.” Bai Jianwen took Shen Qingshu’s hand. “It’s so great! Now I not only have a daughter, but in a few months, I’ll also have two adorable grandsons! It’s wonderful, Lao Jiang, we’re the biggest winners in life now!”

Jiang Wenjin's smile deepened upon hearing his wife's words.

Wen Jingxi moved closer to Jiang Wenjin and asked, "Teacher, you seem to be in a better mood now, right? Can I stop writing my thesis?"

“No.” Jiang Wenjin’s smile vanished instantly, and he reverted to his strict teacher mode. “Three thousand words, not a single one can be missing.”

Wen Jingxi: "..."

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Although Shen Qingshu was in the process of giving birth, she did not completely stop herself from doing anything.

Several artifacts have been unearthed from the newly discovered historical sites in Xicheng.

She was supposed to go to Xicheng with the team, but now that she is pregnant, she can't go.

Jiang Wenjin communicated with the Cultural Relics Bureau, and some cultural relics that were difficult to repair were sent back, which Shen Qingshu repaired personally.

The workload in Xingcheng is much lighter than before.

Jiang Wenjin strictly controlled the work hours, limiting it to three days a week and no more than eight hours a day.

At home, Bai Jianwen researches new recipes every day, asking the nanny to make various pregnant women's meals for Shen Qingshu!

Perhaps because the work was easy and she was in a good mood, Shen Qingshu stayed in Singapore for a month. This morning, when Bai Jianwen accompanied her to the Women and Children's Hospital for a prenatal checkup, she stepped on the scale and found that she had gained three pounds.

In the doctor's office, Director Wang reviewed her prenatal checkup report for the day, and all the values ​​were quite good.

"Your complexion is much rosier than it was a month ago!" Director Wang said with a smile. "It seems that Teacher Bai has taken good care of you."

Upon hearing this, Shen Qingshu and Bai Jianwen exchanged a smile.

Bai Jianwen touched Shen Qingshu's already showing belly. "Her belly has visibly grown a lot in the past few days. But I'm a little worried now. When twins get bigger, it will be very hard for the mother. Also, is a C-section the only option?"

"Twin pregnancies are indeed more difficult than single pregnancies, but there's no need to be too stressed. Miss Shen is still young, and with proper postpartum care, she can recover."

Director Wang adjusted his glasses and continued, "As for whether it's a vaginal delivery or a cesarean section, generally speaking, twin pregnancies are more often delivered via cesarean section. However, there are also a few pregnant women in very good condition, and our hospital will encourage vaginal delivery in those cases."

"It's only a little over 17 weeks now. Twins are usually considered full-term at 37 weeks. At that time, our doctors will assess the mother's physical condition to decide whether to have a vaginal delivery or a C-section. It's hard to say right now."

…

After leaving the hospital, Bai Jianwen checked the time. "It's still early. The weather's nice today. Shall we go for a walk along the river?"

Many people enjoy spring outings along the riverbank during this season.

Shen Qingshu nodded. "Okay."

The two got into the car, and Bai Jianwen asked the driver to take them to the riverbank.

Not far behind them, a black Rolls-Royce followed at a respectful distance.

Inside the car, Shao Qing was driving. In the back seat, Fu Siyu asked Fu Siyan, "Dad, are there really two babies in Mom's tummy?"

Fu Siyan patted his head and said, "Mmm."

"Wow!" Fu Siyu exclaimed in amazement. "Are both babies boys?"

"We don't know yet," Fu Siyan said in a deep voice. "It will be several more months before we know."

"I'm so excited!" Fu Siyu said with a grin. He really doesn't mind the new baby in his mother's belly at all now.

"Teacher Tian Tian said that the baby my mother gave birth to should call me brother. After the new baby is born, he will also be my family. And since I am the older brother, I will take care of them and be a role model for them!"

Fu Siyan felt very gratified looking at Fu Siyu's sensible appearance.

In just over a month, under Ni Yutian's guidance, Fu Siyu has slowly returned to being the sensible and well-behaved child he used to be.

Moreover, he no longer has nightmares.

Fu Siyan looked at Shao Qing and said calmly, "Give Teacher Ni a raise."

Shao Qing: "How much will it go up?"

"Double it."

Shao Qing: "!"

Ni Yutian's annual salary was already the standard for a top-notch childcare worker, and now it has doubled!

Shao Qing witnessed once again Fu Siyan's favoritism towards Fu Siyu!

If Ni Yutian continues to work hard and maintains the status quo, even if she only guides Fu Siyu to elementary school graduation, the money she earns will be enough to support her retirement!

Shao Qing suddenly felt a little envious of Ni Yutian.

We're both working-class people, but that brat has such a lucky life!

…

Riverside.

Bai Jianwen is an avid hiker and always keeps camping gear in the back of her car.

The driver swiftly unloaded the tools from the back of the truck and quickly set up a canopy.

Set up the small table and chairs, and start brewing the flower tea.

Enjoying a leisurely and carefree time.

The afternoon sun was warm and pleasant, making people feel a bit lazy.

After Shen Qingshu yawned a few times, Bai Jianwen said with a smile, "If you're sleepy, lie down and take a nap. You don't have to force yourself to chat with me."

"I'm not very sleepy."

"Alright, although I've never been pregnant, I, as a soon-to-be grandmother, have done a lot of research."

Bai Jianwen got up and walked over to help Shen Qingshu adjust the recliner to the right angle. "This recliner is very comfortable. I used to like to lie down here and take a nap when I came here before. You should try it."

Shen Qingshu didn't refuse anymore. She was indeed sleepy and fell asleep shortly after lying down.

Bai Jianwen helped her cover herself with the blanket, then turned around and looked at the parking lot next to her.

Inside the Rolls-Royce, Shao Qing hurriedly lay down, "Young Master Fu, Teacher Bai seems to be looking this way. You and the young master should hide quickly!"

Fu Siyan remained unmoved. "She discovered us a long time ago."

Upon hearing this, Shao Qing was taken aback, then sat up straight. "She found out! What do we do now?"

Fu Siyan didn't say anything because Bai Jianwen had already walked over to them.

Bai Jianwen walked over, raised her hand and tapped on the hood of the car, looking at Fu Siyan inside, "Young Master Fu, let's talk."

Fu Siyan gently laid the sleeping Fu Siyu down on the back seat and spread out a small blanket to cover him.

He then opened the car door and got out.

As the car door closed, Fu Siyan looked at Bai Jianwen, a slight smile playing on his lips, "Teacher Bai, it's been a long time."

"No need for formalities. I don't want her to wake up and see you." Bai Jianwen pointed to the coffee shop next door. "Let's talk over there."

…

An inconspicuous corner of the coffee shop.

Bai Jianwen and Fu Siyan sat facing each other.

The waiter brought over a glass of black coffee and lemonade.

Bai Jianwen did not look well.

Fu Siyan, however, maintained a calm and indifferent demeanor.

Bai Jianwen knew that Fu Siyan had plenty of resources. With his power, he could investigate any city, even if it was only a few thousand kilometers away, at any time.

To be honest, Bai Jianwen wasn't surprised that others were here at this moment.

However, she couldn't figure out Fu Siyan's attitude.

They've arrived, but they're hiding in the shadows, secretly following us without showing themselves. What does that mean?

"Young Master Fu, let's stop beating around the bush and just tell me what you want in order to let A-Shu go?"