Chapter 60 The Nervousness of the Expectant Father! Commander Qin even walked with a limp!
"Honey, are you cold? Do you want another blanket?"
Qin Lie lowered his voice and leaned close to Jiang Wu's ear.
Jiang Wu closed her eyes, her eyelashes fluttering.
She turned over, wanting to continue sleeping.
"Are you thirsty? I'll get you a glass of water, would you like it warm or hot?"
Qin Lie's voice rang out again.
Jiang Wu finally couldn't take it anymore. She opened her eyes and looked at him.
"Qin Lie, it's the middle of the night."
“I know,” Qin Lie said seriously. “But the book says that pregnant women are prone to thirst and getting up at night.”
He held up the "Handbook for Maternal and Child Health Care" in his hand; the pages were all yellowed.
Jiang Wu rubbed her forehead.
Qin Lie became a different person after returning from the health center.
The "living devil" who used to make new recruits cry on the training field is gone.
Now, he's a neurotic expectant father who revolves around her 24/7.
She became the most important person in the Qin family.
"I don't need anything, I just want to sleep," Jiang Wu said weakly.
"Okay, then you should go to sleep."
Qin Lie tucked the blanket around her, then sat upright on the edge of the bed like a guardian deity.
He remained motionless, his eyes, still bright in the darkness, fixed on Jiang Wu's stomach.
Who could fall asleep with those eyes staring at them?
Jiang Wu sighed and simply sat up.
"Where are you going?" Qin Lie asked nervously.
"I'm going to the restroom."
"I'll help you!"
Qin Lie stood up and stretched out his arm.
"No need, I can manage on my own."
"No way!" Qin Lie said seriously. "The ground is slippery. What if you fall? The book says the first three months are the most dangerous!"
Before Jiang Wu could object, he swept her up in a princess carry and lifted her off the bed.
They moved very carefully, landing as lightly as a cat.
Jiang Wu was left speechless, both amused and exasperated by his antics.
It was only a few steps from the bedroom to the toilet, but Qin Lie walked as if he were crossing a minefield.
After Jiang Wu came out, Qin Lie carried her back to bed.
"Honey, would you like something to eat? I boiled two eggs for you."
"Qin Lie!" Jiang Wu finally couldn't hold back anymore. "I beg you, can you let me have some peace and quiet?"
"I...I was just worried about you, wasn't I?" Qin Lie touched his nose, looking somewhat aggrieved.
Jiang Wu's heart softened when she saw him like this.
She knew that he just cared too much about her and the child.
“I know, but I’m really fine. I used to work in the fields when I was pregnant back in the countryside.”
"How can they be the same?!" Qin Lie immediately flew into a rage. "You're my wife! How can my wife, Qin Lie's wife, be the same as them?"
"From now on, you are not allowed to touch any of the housework!"
"You're not allowed to walk more than 100 steps, carry more than a pound of food, and eat under my supervision!"
He began issuing his "military orders" like a commander.
Jiang Wu was completely overwhelmed by what she heard.
Just then, there was a knock on the door.
Zhong Tinglan's voice rang out from outside the door, sounding somewhat impatient.
"Qin Lie, what are you doing in there in the middle of the night instead of sleeping?"
Qin Lie ran to open the door.
Zhong Tinglan walked in carrying a steaming bowl of food.
A rich, milky aroma filled the entire room.
“This is milk powder and malted milk powder that I asked someone to get from Beijing. Let her drink it before she goes to sleep to supplement her calcium.”
Zhong Tinglan put the bowl on the bedside table, glanced at Qin Lie's tattered book, and her lips twitched.
"And you, Qin Lie," Zhong Tinglan pointed at him, "She's pregnant, not paralyzed! Your anxiety will only affect her mood!"
"Mom, I..."
"What do you mean, 'you'? Am I a doctor, or are you? When it comes to taking care of pregnant women, I have more experience than you!"
Zhong Tinglan reprimanded her son without any politeness.
"From today onwards, I will be in full charge of Jiang Wu's daily life! You, go back to your unit and stop causing trouble here!"
Qin Lie was stunned by what his mother said.
He felt that his mother's words made sense, but he was still worried.
"Then...then I'll come back after I get off work," he said weakly.
Zhong Tinglan rolled her eyes at him and ignored him.
She picked up the bowl of malted milk powder, stirred it with a spoon, and tested the temperature.
“Come on, drink this.” She said to Jiang Wu, her tone still harsh, but her eyes showed concern.
Jiang Wu obediently took it and drank it in small sips.
It's sweet, warm, and very comforting.
In the days that followed, a peculiar scene unfolded in the Qin family.
Qin Lie and Zhong Tinglan, a mother and son who were originally enemies, are now engaged in a fierce competition over "how to better care for pregnant women".
Qin Lie heard about some folk remedy from somewhere, and every day before dawn, he would get up to stew various nutritious soups for Jiang Wu.
There's this walnut and black sesame paste, supposedly good for the brain and will make your child smarter in the future.
The crucian carp and tofu soup is said to help with lactation. Although it's still early, we should plan ahead.
He even went to the beach and caught a bunch of sea cucumbers, saying they were very nutritious.
As a result, those things were either burnt, too salty, or had a fishy smell.
Jiang Wu would always frown and force herself to swallow the food under Qin Lie's expectant gaze.
Zhong Tinglan, on the other hand, completely followed the "scientific pregnancy care" approach.
Using her medical knowledge, she created a nutritional diet plan that was detailed down to the gram.
What time in the morning, and how much protein and vitamins should you consume?
What time of day should you consume carbohydrates and trace elements?
She even asked someone to bring a small balance scale from the capital so she could weigh the food every time she cooked.
The food she cooks is light, nutritionally balanced, and tastes good.
So, the mother-in-law and daughter-in-law often secretly formed an alliance behind Qin Lie's back.
As soon as Qin Lie left, Jiang Wu poured all the "culinary disasters" he had made into the flowerpots in the yard.
Then, the two closed the door and enjoyed the "scientifically nutritious meal" prepared by Zhong Tinglan.
That day, Qin Lie returned from the army, carrying a net bag with great excitement.
Inside were two plump pigeons, still cooing.
"Honey, look what good things I brought back for you!"
He presented the net to Jiang Wu as if it were a treasure.
"People say one pigeon is better than nine chickens! It's incredibly nutritious! I'll make you a pigeon soup today!"
As he spoke, he picked up the pigeon and strode confidently into the kitchen.
Jiang Wu and Zhong Tinglan exchanged a glance, both seeing a trace of despair in each other's eyes.
As expected.
Half an hour later, a series of cracking and popping sounds came from the kitchen, accompanied by Qin Lie's screams.
The two ran over to take a look.
The kitchen was a complete mess.
Pots and pans were shattered all over the floor, and a pigeon flapped its wings and flew around the house.
Qin Lie, with his head covered in chicken feathers and his face patched with black and white, was holding a broom and engaging in a battle of wits with the pigeon.
"This is outrageous! This is absolutely outrageous! They even dare to peck at me!" Qin Lie roared in exasperation.
"Pfft..."
Jiang Wu couldn't help but laugh.
Zhong Tinglan also had a look of bewilderment, neither laughing nor crying.
She stepped forward and snatched the broom from Qin Lie's hand.
"Alright! Get out!"
"Raising a child hasn't even driven you crazy yet, I think you'll tear this house apart first!"
She pushed Qin Lie out of the kitchen, then slammed the door shut.
Qin Lie touched his nose and walked awkwardly to Jiang Wu's side.
"Honey, did I...did I mess up again?"
"No." Jiang Wu shook her head and reached out to remove the pigeon feather from his head.
"You're just too nervous."
"How can I not be nervous?" Qin Lie sighed and gently placed his hand on Jiang Wu's lower abdomen.
“This is my lifeline.”
His voice was full of tenderness.
Just then, the postman's clear voice rang out from outside the courtyard gate.
"A message has arrived from Commander Qin's home!"
Qin Lie went out and brought back a letter.
The envelope was the cheapest kind of yellow kraft paper envelope.
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