Chapter 108 First Fetal Movement

Gu Xing parked his car in the Binjiang Road parking space according to the location given by his master's wife, and the parking manager came over to issue a receipt.

Gu Xing took the receipt and crossed the sidewalk with his girlfriend.

There were a lot of people today and the parking spaces at the private restaurant were full. The chef's wife called and asked us to park in the open-air parking lot across the street.

The wind was strong by the river. Before getting out of the car, Gu Xing took off his windbreaker jacket and put it on over Ruan Xingmian's sweater. He bent down and zipped it up all the way.

He wore a thin dark grey turtleneck sweater, which was simple and sophisticated. The clothes fit his body well, showing his slim and upright upper body, making him look mature and neat.

The exposed neck lines are clean and neat, and the Adam's apple is clear but not abrupt, like a piece of cold jade that has been carefully carved.

Gu Xing has fair skin. When he turns his neck, one can see the faint blue veins. When he wears a turtleneck, the fabric creates a shallow arc, revealing a restrained sexiness.

Ruan Xingmian lagged behind him half a step, looked up at him, half of her face buried in the collar of his windbreaker, revealing her dark and bright eyes, and her smile formed a crescent shape.

I screamed in my heart - so handsome, so handsome, my boyfriend is so handsome.

The private restaurant adopts Chinese decoration style. The overall environment is elegant and comfortable, and the details show the charm of oriental aesthetics.

The old money style design is grand and stylish. The use of wooden furniture, screens, calligraphy and paintings and other elements creates a simple and elegant atmosphere.

The private room has a 180-degree unparalleled river view and is equipped with large floor-to-ceiling windows from which you can take in the entire river view.

Whether it is the leisurely flow of the river during the day or the brilliant lights at night, it can add a touch of romance and comfort to your meal.

When I walked to the door, the private room’s exclusive butler was standing there to greet me.

When the master's wife heard them coming, she stood up and walked over.

She specially tied her hair up today, put on a bamboo leaf hairpin, and put on light makeup, looking fresh and elegant.

A moon-white modified stand-up collar and slanted-lapel long gown, retaining the Chinese stand-up collar and slanted-lapel button elements, with the hem reaching above the knees and the cuffs designed to be slightly loose to avoid a sense of dragging.

The fabric is a breathable cotton and linen blend, embellished with delicate Suzhou embroidery bamboo leaf patterns, which is low-key and unobtrusive.

The room was hot, so Ruan Xingmian took off her jacket and handed it to Gu Xing. She looked at the master's wife with a smile: "It looks really good."

The master's wife pointed to the color of the lipstick on her lips and said: "This lipstick you gave me is the best. It is comfortable on my lips and the color is beautiful."

Ruan Xingmian took his wife's hand and sat down: "It looks better when you use it."

She bought two, one for the master's wife and one for Li Xue.

I haven't seen Li Xue use the one she wears yet. She said that when she puts on lipstick in class, half of the students in the class can stare at her lips and be distracted for the entire class.

He put it away solemnly.

The four of them sat down, the master's wife waved, and the butler respectfully handed over the menu and opened his mouth to introduce the dishes.

The master's wife raised her hand to interrupt: "It's okay, I come here often, I introduce my children."

The restaurant mainly serves fusion cuisine, uses fresh seasonal ingredients, and customizes the menu according to the needs of guests.

The dishes are exquisite, the black truffle braised pork is delicious and not greasy, the pepper pigeon is crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, and the steamed crab is also delicious.

The master's wife eliminated the foods that pregnant women cannot eat and selected six dishes, two soups and three desserts, which are enough for the whole family.

After the dishes were ordered, the menu was still in the chef's wife's hand.

"Mianmian, your master and I plan to host a reunion dinner here next Sunday to invite all our friends and family to formally ask Gu Xing to change his name. What do you think of this arrangement?"

The three people at the table looked at her. Ruan Xingmian couldn't help feeling a little nervous, but she was also happy for Gu Xing.

"I'm fine with anything, Master's wife. You can make the arrangements."

She looked at the master's wife and felt deeply moved. The master and his wife really cared about Gu Xing and even specially arranged a reunion dinner.

"Then I'll give you the invitation from your parents. By the way, Mianmian, can your grandparents come along?"

Qu Ying’s idea was very simple. Since Mianmian was pregnant, the two families should interact more often.

Ruan Xingmian thought for a moment and said, "I'll ask my mom when the time comes."

She didn't know whether Li Xue had told her grandparents about her pregnancy.

"Then it's settled. By the way, Mianmian, when are you free? You have beautiful handwriting, so I'd like you to help me write the invitations."

Ruan Xingmian thought about it and realized that she had to monitor the live broadcast and work the night shift on Saturday and Sunday. On Monday and Tuesday, she only needed to go to the office to meet with Xu Zeqing and arrange work for the week.

"Master's wife, tomorrow and the night after tomorrow are both fine."

Qu Ying clapped her hands excitedly. "Then it's settled. I'll clean up the room in Zhenshuyuan, and you and Gu Xing can come and stay for a few days."

Zhenshuyuan is the residential complex where Liu Xiangqing lives now. Before, only Qin Zhen lived there.

Wait until the two children get used to living here, then persuade them to move out. If Mianmian adapts to living with them, let the two children give up the rental house and move back home.

We can't push it too hard now; the two kids need their private space.

But I must live with her during the late stages of pregnancy.

Before the food was served, the two of them sat head to head and chatted about the details of the Sunday reunion dinner.

"Your master's and my friends have about ten tables in total. You and Gu Xing's friends can invite as many tables as you like. We'll reserve one table for your parents."

Ruan Xingmian lowered his head to look at the menu, then turned to look at Gu Xing, with a soft smile on his face: "Okay."

She suddenly thought, "Master's wife, would your family agree if you and Master adopted Gu Xing?"

She and Gu Xing didn't want to embarrass their master and his wife.

In fact, it doesn’t matter if we don’t go through legal procedures. Gu Xing has already regarded them as his adoptive parents.

"Agree? They don't need to agree." Qu Ying put away the menu. "I've reserved a table for them. Just let them know. Oh, and I have to tell them in advance that the uncles and aunts have to prepare the compensation for us, Gu Xing."

Ruan Xingmian thought to himself, Master’s wife is amazing.

In fact, she didn't know that Qu Ying had not been so decisive before and was a little indecisive when dealing with her family.

Qin Zhen is an only child. His parents are retired intellectuals. One is keen on attending senior citizen universities, while the other is repeatedly hired and obsessed with teaching. They never talk much about whether they have children or not.

In addition, Qin Zhen lied to his parents and told them that he was in poor health, which was why it was difficult for him to get pregnant.

The two old people felt even more guilty and loving towards Qu Ying.

Only her mother's family, because they paid for her graduate studies, spent less than 50,000 yuan on her in total, and they morally blackmailed her for the rest of her life.

Because Qin Zhen loved her, he didn't seem angry even when his family ordered him around in various ways.

Every time she goes back, her family members are always sarcastic and even advise her to spend some money on surrogacy.

She loves Nuannuan, not necessarily a child.

She had felt the fetal movement of the little life that had been with her for several months and would remember it for the rest of her life.

Because of negligence, the child was unable to come into the world as she wished, and she regretted it for the rest of her life.

Gu Xing is still a boy, and he can't be that close to her.

Mianmian is different.

Every time she looked at the child, the regret in her heart became less.

Her Nuannuan is like this when she grows up, cute, spoiled, considerate and well-behaved.

The love she had been holding back for twenty years finally had a direction to flow.

Therefore, she would never give her family the chance to hurt herself and her family again.

She had already paid off the 50,000 yuan tuition and living expenses.

Those people, forget about getting a penny from her.

"Master's wife?"

Hearing Mi Mi's voice, Qu Ying woke up from her endless thoughts.

The dishes have been served.

She picked up her chopsticks and called everyone: "Eat, you must be starving. We are family, don't be polite."

She first served Ruan Xingmian some soup and let it cool down, while Qin Zhen beside her served her a bowl.

Gu Xing looked at Mianmian, then at his master's wife, and then he walked around and placed the bowl in front of Qin Zhen: "Master, drink some soup."

Qin Zhen continued with a smile: "Just call me Master for a few more days, and you'll have to change your words in a couple of days."

Qin Zhen looked at his cold face with satisfaction: "Then I can legitimately call you Laozi."

Gu Xing: “…”

Qin Zhen was so proud that his wife hit him on the arm: "Be more serious and act like a father."

Qin Zhen immediately sat up straight, picked up the drink in his cup, and said seriously: "Come, let's go for a walk together as a family. I wish us a happy weekend and a happy day every day."

The family raised their glasses, clinking them together, their eyes meeting, "Cheers."

Ruan Xingmian and Gu Xing stood up and toasted their master and his wife with drinks instead of wine.

Qu Ying supported Ruan Xingmian and said, "I told you not to be polite, but you still stood up to toast. Are you tired? Just be casual in front of us and do whatever you want."

"good."

Ruan Xingmian was about to sit down when he suddenly uttered "Ah" in a low voice.

She was stunned and subconsciously touched her belly.

Qu Ying stood up nervously: "Mianmian, what's wrong?"

"The baby...moved..."

Just now, my lower abdomen suddenly jumped slightly.

It was not the long-lasting pull of gastrointestinal peristalsis, nor the regular tremor of blood vessel pulsation. It was more like a tiny feather suddenly sweeping across the inside of the belly - so fast that it seemed like an illusion, but with a hint of fresh temptation belonging to another little life.

She was stunned for two seconds, held her breath, looked at Gu Xing, and gently covered him with her hand.

My belly is soft, and I can feel my steady heartbeat through the thin fabric.

When Qu Ying heard the baby move, she put her hand on her belly.

After about half a minute, the feeling came again, a little clearer than before, like a small fish blowing a bubble in the water, causing a very slight rise and fall, and then disappearing in an instant.

Qu Ying also sensed the excitement and looked towards Ruan Xingmian.

Their eyes met, and their eyes became slightly warm at the same time.

Those blurry prenatal examination data and small outlines on the B-ultrasound report are really becoming a moving and sentient existence.

Qin Zhen stretched his neck: "First fetal movement?"

Gu Xing had already walked over and was pressing tightly against Mianmian's lower back.

Ruan Xingmian nodded vigorously in Gu Xing's arms, grabbed Gu Xing's wrist, and said excitedly: "This is the first fetal movement, and the first time it's so obvious."

Everyone stared at Ruan Xingmian's belly, waiting for the third fetal movement. Qin Zhen asked for a cup, poured another drink, and handed it to Ruan Xingmian: "Come on, Mianmian, have a drink for our baby Ruan. Baby, cheers too."

Qu Ying was so angry that she wanted to hit him, but she couldn't help laughing.

The four people were waiting like idiots, and the private room's exclusive butler was also looking over here with a smile on his face.

It’s a pity that Ruan Baobao is too lazy and doesn’t give any face at all.

After waiting for a long time, Qu Ying greeted everyone: "Come, have a meal, and then go back to pack your luggage. You will stay at Zhenshuyuan for the next few days."