"Actually, I didn't feel much, so don't be so nervous..." Meng Yingxin said.
She didn't really feel anything at first, but the smell of fish soup made her feel nauseous. Even after she guessed that she might be pregnant, she didn't have any strong emotions.
Instead, her whole family surrounded her, putting her on medical equipment for examinations and giving her all sorts of instructions and advice, which made her nervous.
“Yingxin, this is your first pregnancy, it’s only right that we’re a little nervous!” Liu Yuying said.
Although the couple didn't put any pressure on their eldest son and his wife, they were still very happy to know that they would soon have a new grandson or granddaughter. Who doesn't like a large and lively family?
"We have doctors at home, so if you feel unwell, be sure to tell us immediately," Qiao Hanxue also advised.
"Okay, Mom and Dad, I understand. I will take good care of myself and the child," Meng Yingxin replied obediently.
She knew that everyone was worried about her and concerned for her.
Before, Meng Yingxin had no idea what it felt like to be cared for by her family. She only experienced and had this kind of happiness after being with Qiao Shouyan.
"Qiao Shouyan, pregnancy is a painful experience for women. You need to be more considerate of your wife now, you know?!" Liu Yuying said, feeling that she should give her son a good talking-to.
"I know! I always felt sorry for her. What does this have to do with whether she's pregnant or not? I felt sorry for her even when she wasn't pregnant!" Qiao Shouyan defended himself.
Hearing his words made Meng Ying feel sweet inside, and Qiao Shouyan was indeed not exaggerating.
Whether in the past or now, Qiao Shouyan has no complaints about her.
"Alright, sister-in-law, you probably already know what's going on. Let's not put too much pressure on you. A pregnant woman's mood is very important. Just make sure you're happy every day," Su Yueya said.
With three doctors in the family overseeing things, Meng Yingxin and her child will definitely be fine.
The family was in harmony, and Qiao Gaoyang felt happy, after all, he would have a new nephew or niece. He was also filled with envy, especially when he saw his older brother and sister-in-law getting along so sweetly, he was so envious that he wanted to cry.
"Second brother, be strong." Qiao Xinru patted her second brother's shoulder, whether to comfort him or to mock his loneliness, it was hard to tell.
Qiao Gaoyang: "..."
So, when he eagerly went to ask Leng Yingying out on a date, he brought up this matter.
"What?! Your sister-in-law is pregnant?!" Leng Yingying exclaimed in shock.
She was a very straightforward woman and didn't catch any of Qiao Gaoyang's subtext, nor did she sense his envy or grievance; she was simply shocked.
"But it's alright. Your sister-in-law is in the weapons research group, and she doesn't usually undergo the same high-intensity training as ordinary soldiers, so it shouldn't have much of an impact, it's just..."
Qiao Gaoyang looked at Leng Yingying with expectant eyes, thinking that she had finally understood the meaning hidden in his words, but he was surprised to hear her continue.
"Your older brother and sister-in-law are really pitiful!"
“That’s right, really—” Qiao Gaoyang was stunned.
Shouldn't that be true happiness?
How could it be truly tragic?
Or perhaps he envied his older brother so much that it caused a problem with his mind, leading to auditory hallucinations?
"What did you say? Really? Really tragic?" Qiao Gaoyang looked at Leng Yingying with an incredulous expression, completely bewildered.
He must have misheard!
However, Leng Yingying nodded.
"Yes, it's tragic, it's truly tragic!" Leng Yingying repeated once again, genuinely feeling sorry and regretful for the two of them.
Qiao Gaoyang: "..."
“Think about it, how long has it been since your older brother and sister-in-law got married? And she’s already pregnant. In a few more months, once the baby is born, your brother and sister-in-law’s life as a couple will be completely over, never to return!” Leng Yingying said.
Isn't that just awful?
Qiao Gaoyang: "..."
For a moment, Qiao Gaoyang didn't know what to say.
But Leng Yingying's reasoning, although it sounds a bit strange, makes sense upon closer examination, and the more you think about it, the more reasonable it seems.
Yes, having children is wonderful, but it definitely means the end of your time as a couple.
“Your analysis does make sense,” Qiao Gaoyang said.
“That makes sense!” The topic didn’t last long, because Leng Yingying didn’t seem very interested in having children. She was more concerned about what she and Qiao Gaoyang were going to eat later. “How are we going on our date today? What are we going to eat afterward?”
Looking into Leng Yingying's sparkling eyes, Qiao Gaoyang sighed inwardly.
Sigh, I'm still more concerned about food!
Even the details of the date were only mentioned in passing.
"There's a newly opened restaurant. My older brother and his family went there a couple of days ago and said the food was really good. My sister-in-law also said you'll definitely like it..."
The two chatted as they left the military base.
It's a rare break, so we should definitely make the most of our time together.
Qiao Gaoyang, who felt that his progress was very slow, racked his brains to figure out how to catch up with his older brother. He decided to put aside the matter of having children for now and at least establish their relationship first.
However, Leng Yingying is clearly someone who is allergic to romance.
The two of them went to see a movie together before. First, they watched a martial arts film that Leng Yingying liked, and later Qiao Gaoyang used his cunning to make them watch a horror movie.
It is said that when a girl sees a scary scene, it is the best time for a man and woman to deepen their feelings. As a result, Qiao Gaoyang was all ready to show off his masculinity and courage, but in the end, it ended with Leng Yingying's inner complaints.
What do you mean, "That's so fake"? What do you mean, "How can you scream like that?" What do you mean, "The movie theater is so noisy, it's going to deafen her"?
In short, it had absolutely no effect!
That's why Qiao Gaoyang felt helpless. He had tried every possible method, both the ones he could and couldn't think of, but it seemed to still be in the stage of waiting for confirmation.
No, he needs to secure his own future.
What kind of guarantee is it?
On the way back to the unit with Leng Yingying, Qiao Gaoyang struck up a conversation while pondering to himself.
Ideally, it should be the kind where the relationship is confirmed, that is, even without saying anything, the actions speak for themselves, which is... a little intimate interaction!
When this thought popped into his head, Qiao Gaoyang almost tripped over himself.
"What are you thinking about? You're not even looking where you're going." Leng Yingying was quick-witted and grabbed Qiao Gaoyang, who was about to fall, preventing him from tripping and falling flat on his face in the street.
"Ah? It's nothing!" Qiao Gaoyang said immediately.
He dared not let Leng Yingying know what he had been thinking just now...
If she finds out, I'll definitely get a beating from her.
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