Chapter 232 I'm willing

The fact that Yang Zhengtu and Lin Yufei recovered from their injuries was a cause for celebration.

After that, Jiang Ning stopped paying attention to their physical condition.

Yang Zhengtu's health was personally treated by her, and there will be no problems in the future. His training in the army will not affect him.

As for Lin Yufei, he was transferred to another hospital halfway through his treatment, so he was even less worthy of her attention.

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The New Year is just around the corner.

Before the winter break, the principal contacted Jiang Ning to ask if she had time to give another lecture at the school.

Since her last lecture, many students interested in traditional Chinese medicine have been eagerly anticipating it, like a group of hungry children, constantly running to the dean's office to ask when he will invite Jiang Ning to the school again, as they want to absorb knowledge.

Before Jiang Ning could even refuse, Dean Kong had already turned it down for her.

If Jiang Ning is pregnant with her first child, then we can consider holding this lecture.

However, she was pregnant with twins, and twins are very likely to be born prematurely. During this time, she could not exert herself in any way. If childbirth affected her, it would be no laughing matter.

Upon learning that Jiang Ning was pregnant with twins, the principal immediately canceled the lecture, but didn't forget to congratulate her.

Jiang Ning is now quite far along in her pregnancy, so she can't skip prenatal checkups.

She could actually take care of her health on her own, but she couldn't resist the concern from Shen Mo and the elders.

From Shen Mo to Brigade Commander Liang, then to Shen's parents, and also to Dean Kong, Dr. Liu, Dr. Lü, Xu Jin, and others at the hospital.

Jiang Ning experienced Braxton Hicks contractions earlier, but as her pregnancy progressed, they would occur intermittently.

After it happened many times, Jiang Ning got used to it, but Shen Mo seemed to be getting more and more anxious.

No matter how she tried to coax her, it was no use.

All I can do is try to comfort him every night.

Shen Mo's anxious mood inexplicably carried over to the camp, causing his soldiers to yell and scream in pain.

Those soldiers prayed every day that their wives would have a safe delivery.

So that they could be freed from the torment they endured every day.

Time flies, and it's New Year's Eve. Shen's mother, father, older brother, and Shen Qianqian all came to the family compound for a reunion dinner.

Jiang Ning and Shen Mo were supposed to join them for the New Year's Eve reunion, but Shen's parents refused.

As long as it's just the family celebrating the New Year, without anyone else around, they can have a happy time.

On New Year's Eve, when Jiang Ning woke up, she saw figures walking back and forth outside her bedroom. They were all speaking softly, as if afraid of disturbing anyone.

Jiang Ning guessed who had come, and immediately sat up in bed, using her physical limitations to reach for the clothes that were placed to the side.

This scene was witnessed by Shen Mo, who had just pushed open the door to check if his wife had woken up.

Seeing this, he immediately strode into the house, then took the warm clothes from the side and put them on Jiang Ning.

After getting dressed, he helped Jiang Ning walk out.

Jiang Ning now has to support her belly when she walks, and it's not very convenient for her to do anything, especially bending over.

You can't even see your feet when you look down.

When Shen's mother and Shen Qianqian saw Jiang Ning come out of the house, they immediately went forward to take Jiang Ning's arm and support her.

Shen Mo was just pushed into the room by his mother to see if Jiang Ning had woken up.

Her mother-in-law was very sensible; she knew that it was her son and daughter-in-law's bedroom, a private place, and she, as the mother-in-law, certainly couldn't just go in.

Today, Shen Mo finally had some time to rest. His father and older brother came, and the three grown men plus the little man busied themselves in the kitchen.

Shen's father didn't go into the kitchen much in the past.

Inspired by Jiang Ning, Shen's mother unknowingly transformed Shen's father into a capable man who could handle both social and domestic duties.

Shen's father dared not utter a single complaint; if he did, he would have to sleep on the floor himself.

The three men, plus Zhiqi, were busy in the kitchen, while the three women had plenty of free time.

With more people, things get done. The preliminary work, such as selecting and washing vegetables, was handled by Shen Mo and his team, while the cooking was left to Shen's mother and Shen Qianqian.

Shen Qianqian didn't know how to cook before, but she saw something in her mother and Jiang Ning—

She can choose not to do it, but she cannot be incapable of doing it.

Gradually, I learned how to cook.

Shen's mother and Shen Qianqian went into the kitchen to cook. Jiang Ning wanted to follow, but they made her sit by the coal stove to warm herself.

There were already enough people in the kitchen, so Jiang Ning stopped crowding in.

We had a very enjoyable reunion dinner.

*

There are still elderly people in the Shen family. The next day is the first day of the Lunar New Year. Even though the two families have separated now, they still have to go back to the retirement compound for the New Year.

Yesterday, before leaving, Shen's mother told Shen Mo not to urge Jiang Ning to return to the retirement compound.

She goes over whenever she gets up.

Shen Mo nodded, indicating that he understood.

Mr. Shen himself came from a rural background, and his thinking was often somewhat feudal.

For example, the fact that the whole family must get together during the Chinese New Year is something that cannot be missed every year.

When Shen Mo and Jiang Ning arrived at the Shen family's retirement compound, the compound was already in complete chaos.

One minute they're telling this person to kill a chicken, the next they're telling that person to cut meat and vegetables.

None of them were idle.

Some people are busy, but it's unclear what they're busy with.

Only Old Master Shen, Shen Bingwei, and Shen Bingwei's eldest son were sitting in the lobby drinking hot tea.

When Grandpa Shen saw his eldest son and Shen Ziming getting along so well in the kitchen, he shook his head.

The kitchen is a woman's place, what are those two grown men doing there?

Jiang Ning was helped through the door by Shen Mo, who then led her to sit down in the spot closest to the coal stove so she could warm herself by the fire.

When Grandpa Shen saw Jiang Ning, he wanted to say something, but when he thought about how Jiang Ning was now not only the chief physician of the 615 Military Hospital, but also a teacher whom the president of Capital University had personally invited to teach at the university, he suddenly couldn't say anything.

After Shen Mo helped Jiang Ning sit down, he asked her if she wanted water or some freshly cooked rice porridge from the kitchen.

Jiang Ning smiled and said, "I want to drink rice porridge."

Shen Bingwei looked on with curiosity. Seeing Shen Mo busy with various tasks, Shen Bingwei said, "Shen Mo's wife, you're being too delicate during your pregnancy. When your second aunt was pregnant, she wasn't this delicate. During the New Year, she was heavily pregnant but still had to go into the kitchen to work."

Shen Mo went into the kitchen and brought out a bowl of rice porridge, just in time to hear this.

He said expressionlessly, "If my wife doesn't want to work, she doesn't have to. If you want to work, go in yourself."

Shen Bingwei was stunned for a moment before he reacted. "Shen Mo, what kind of attitude is this? Don't you know I'm helping you discipline your wife? Pregnant women aren't supposed to be so delicate. If you treat her like this, you'll be so busy every day that you won't have a moment to spare."

"I'm happy to." Shen Mo glanced at him coldly and said, "My wife doesn't need anyone to discipline her; she's a person."

He was very unhappy when his second uncle used the word "punish".

Old Master Shen fell silent.

He could tell that Shen Mo was protecting his wife to an extreme degree.

Shen Bingwei noticed that the old man was talking more than usual. In the past, the old man would definitely say a few words after listening to him. Why was he acting so strangely today?

After Jiang Ning finished her rice soup, Shen Mo pulled out a piece of candy from somewhere, unwrapped it, and gave it to his wife.

The sugar melted in my mouth.

Fearing that Jiang Ning would be bored, Shen Mo went to the kitchen and chased Shen Qianqian out.

With Auntie and Shen Pianran busy in the kitchen, there was a time when the kitchen wasn't needed, but Jiang Ning was pregnant and her tastes were a bit picky.

Mr. and Mrs. Shen went into the kitchen solely to cook some of Jiang Ning's favorite dishes.

This was also the reason Shen Mo went into the kitchen.

The meal on the first day of the Lunar New Year was rather uneventful. After eating half of it, Jiang Ning started watching the gossip.

Under everyone's watchful eyes, Shen Bingwei took out a bankbook and handed it to his father, saying, "Dad, there's 1,500 in here. It's what I earned from doing well in business recently. Consider it a gift to you."

After Shen Bingwei showed the savings book to Old Master Shen, Old Master Shen was very happy.

Although this money was just a drop in the ocean for Shen Bingwei, it was just for good luck during the New Year, and he was happy to see his son 'showing filial piety' to him.

"Big brother, what have you prepared for Dad?" Shen Bingwei handed over the money and immediately looked at his father, smiling as he spoke.

It's just that her smile isn't very pleasant to look at.

Shen's father had known him for more than a year or two. Shen Bingwei couldn't handle anything big and was also very cunning.

He used to not understand why Shen Bingwei always talked a good game but never accomplished anything.

Now he realizes that some people just love to hear nice things.

A silver tongue can be more effective than ability.

Mr. Shen took a sip of soup and calmly said, "I've prepared cigarettes and alcohol."

He had no interest in competing with Shen Bingwei; all he wanted to do now was leisurely fish on the Bixi River, and sometimes dream of sailing to the edge of the sun.

Watching the children grow up to be successful, and then having one or two granddaughters and grandsons to play with, I have no great ambitions in this life.

At this moment, Shen Pianran also took out ten ten-yuan bills from her body and gave them to the old man, saying with a smile, "Grandpa, this is a gift from your granddaughter. It's not as good as what Dad gave me, so please don't mind."

Grandpa Shen smiled and said, "What's there to complain about? The New Year is all about good luck. This lucky money should be given to you by your grandfather."

Although he said that, he still accepted the money that Shen Pianran handed him.

Shen Bingwei's business has been quite successful; he wouldn't have been able to come up with so much money in the past.

As for Shen Pianran, the medicine she developed had already been approved by the state-owned pharmaceutical factory, and the first payment had already been made to her.

This medicine was developed by her personally. Sister Chen Man did not get involved; she only provided guidance from the sidelines. Therefore, the medicine is only signed by her, and she is the only one who collects the money.

As for Sister Chen Man, the purpose of her drug development was not to cooperate with state-owned pharmaceutical factories, but to get noticed by the General Military Hospital of the General Region.

If the General Military Hospital really takes a liking to her, Sister Chen Man is even willing to give up her research method unconditionally.

She didn't think she had Chen Man's magnanimity.

She would be very satisfied if her research could be conducted in cooperation with state-owned pharmaceutical factories.

"By the way, Grandpa, the medicine that I was in charge of developing at our hospital has been completed. It's designed to relieve fatigue. You've been feeling tired after exercising for a while lately, and this medicine will help you."

As she spoke, Shen Pianran took out a small white medicine bottle with the logo of a state-owned pharmaceutical factory printed on it.

When Jiang Ning heard that Shen Pianran was developing medicine, she looked up at her.

She was also surprised that Shen Pianran could develop medicine.

But Shen Pianran had no prior experience in pharmacological research, so her ability to develop the drug clearly indicates that she has a powerful mentor behind her.

When Grandpa Shen heard that Shen Pianran had developed a medicine and even cooperated with a state-owned pharmaceutical factory, he couldn't stop smiling.

Although Jiang Ning is exceptionally capable, she is not close to him after all.

Shen Pianran is his granddaughter whom he has doted on since she was a child, and she is also very capable, so of course he is happy.

After giving the old man money and medicine, Shen Pianran looked up at Jiang Ning.

His eyes were full of provocation.

She can develop the medicine, can Jiang Ning?

Jiang Ning is just someone who gets a fixed salary from the hospital. No matter how capable she is, she can only earn an extra salary from the school. How could she possibly compare to her?

Jiang Ning calmly took a sip of the chicken soup that Shen Mo had served her.

After receiving the money and medicine from his granddaughter, Grandpa Shen subconsciously turned his gaze to his eldest son's family.

Shen's parents brought cigarettes and alcohol, which caught Jiang Ning and Shen Mo completely unprepared.

It seems like Brother Shen hasn't made any preparations.

Jiang Ning always treats people with a two-way exchange.

From the very first time they met, the old man never gave her a kind look, so don't expect her to remember this relationship.

The old man's expectations were dashed when he saw that they were all keeping quiet.

I didn't enjoy the meal very much.