Chapter 191 I won’t have any more children after this one
Chen Zhaoyue had a very comfortable time during her pregnancy, which was largely due to Wen Yanxi's meticulous care.
He took care of almost all the housework and didn't let Shen Zhaoyue do anything.
Every day after dinner, as long as the weather permitted, he would accompany her for a half-hour walk in the courtyard. But as the weather turned colder, Chen Zhaoyue herself became less active, often curled up on the sofa, covered with a blanket, holding a book and reading for an hour.
Wen Yanxi came out after clearing the dishes and saw her still sitting on the bed. He asked, "Do you want to go out for a walk today? It's sunny outside."
On this rare day off, Wen Yanxi can spend some quality time with her.
Shen Zhaoyue shook his head and rubbed his eyes: “If you don’t want to move, just stay at home.”
Wen Yanxi didn't force her, but simply tucked her cotton coat in tightly to ensure she wouldn't catch a cold. He knew the hardships of pregnancy, and although Chen Zhaoyue's pregnancy reactions were much milder than many other pregnant women, he still kept an eye on her comfort.
The afternoon sun was warm but not glaring. Chen Zhaoyue was taking a nap on the sofa when the doorbell rang. Wen Yanxi went to open the door. It turned out to be Wen Qimin and Wen Qing.
"Uncle, Wen Qing, why are you here?" Wen Yanxi was a little surprised.
Wen Qimin was carrying a lot of things in his hands and said with a smile: "Come and see Yueyue, how is she doing recently?"
"I'm fine. I'm resting after lunch." Wen Yanxi opened the door and invited them in.
Chen Zhaoyue heard the noise and wanted to get up, but was stopped by Wen Qing who came over quickly: "Don't get up, let's just sit for a while."
Wen Qimin looked at Shen Zhaoyue's obviously bigger belly, his eyes full of anticipation: "This belly is bigger than when I came to see it a few days ago. It seems that my grandchildren are growing well."
“Uncle, you say this every time you come.” Shen Zhaoyue smiled, “I just saw you last week.”
"That's different. Pregnant women change every day." Wen Qimin said, and asked Wen Qing to put the things he brought in the kitchen. "I asked someone to get some ginseng slices from the provincial capital. They are good for pregnant women and fetuses. I asked Yanxi to make chicken soup for you. There is also milk powder. I heard it is very nutritious. Drink it when you can. Don't be stingy. I will ask someone to help me get more after you finish it."
After hearing what Wen Qimin said, Wen Yanxi smiled helplessly: "After Yueyue gives birth, I can go to the kitchen to take charge of the cooking."
Wen Qing smiled mischievously and said, "Uncle, this is your blessing. After all, you are the child's father!"
Chen Zhaoyue thanked Wen Qimin: "Thank you, uncle."
Wen Qimin said it easily, but Chen Zhaoyue knew that in this era of material scarcity, getting so many good things required not only money but also strong interpersonal relationships.
Wen Qimin waved his hand nonchalantly, "We're all family, there's no need to thank me. Liaoning Province is a bit remote after all, and its economic development is a lot behind Shanghai. I'm afraid I've wronged you, Yueyue!"
Chen Zhaoyue no longer had much thoughts about Shanghai. She looked at Wen Yanxi tenderly and said, "Wherever Yanxi is, that's my home. Shanghai has nothing to do with me anymore."
Wen Qimin said, "You can't say that. After you give birth, the policy will be more relaxed. If you want to go back and visit, you can do so."
Chen Zhaoyue nodded and did not continue the topic.
Wen Qimin and Wen Qing sat for less than an hour, drank a cup of tea, asked about Shen Zhaoyue's condition and prenatal examination results, and then stood up to say goodbye.
Wen Yanxi knew that they were afraid of disturbing Chen Zhao's rest, so he didn't stay long and just sent them to the door.
"Come and find me anytime if you need anything," Wen Qimin warned before leaving, "no matter if it's day or night."
After seeing off his uncle and nephew, Wen Yanxi returned to the living room and found Chen Zhaoyue already drowsy again. After entering the fifth month of pregnancy, she was obviously more easily tired and had to take several naps every day.
He gently covered her with a blanket, but still woke her up.
"They left?" Chen Zhaoyue asked confusedly.
"Well, I didn't want to disturb your rest, so I'll leave after sitting for a while." Wen Yanxi sat beside her and let her lean on his shoulder. "Go back to sleep, I'm here."
Chen Zhaoyue leaned against him peacefully and soon fell asleep again.
As night fell, after dinner, Chen Zhaoyue sat on the bed reading a book, when suddenly her calf twitched in pain and she couldn't help but cry out softly.
Wen Yanxi immediately came out of the bathroom, with water droplets on his hands: "What's wrong?"
“My calf seems to be cramping.” Shen Zhaoyue frowned and rubbed his right calf.
Wen Yanxi quickly dried his hands, sat at the end of the bed, gently placed her legs on his knees, and began to massage skillfully.
Since the second trimester of her pregnancy, Chen Zhaoyue often suffered from calf cramps at night. Wen Yanxi specially learned massage techniques for pregnant women and would massage her to relax her every night.
"Is the strength okay?" he asked while massaging her calf muscles.
Chen Zhaoyue nodded and leaned comfortably on the pillow: "Very good, just there, a little sore."
Wen Yanxi massaged her carefully, from her ankles to her calves, and then to her thighs. His technique was so professional that it was hard to believe that this was a man who had been too lazy to even use skincare products before.
"I asked Dean Gao the other day, and he said leg cramps are very common during the second trimester. It could be because the belly is getting bigger and putting a lot of strain on the legs, or it could be due to a calcium deficiency." Wen Yanxi said as he gently pressed a certain acupoint, and Shen Zhaoyue suddenly felt a surge of tingling sensation.
"You're no worse than a professional masseur now." Shen Zhaoyue teased.
"That's all thanks to your teaching." Wen Yanxi said with a smile, "If it weren't for Doctor Shen teaching me how to identify acupoints and massage, I wouldn't know how to do anything!"
Wen Yanxi was massaging Chen Zhaoyue while saying, "Yueyue, pregnancy is too hard. No matter whether you are carrying a boy or a girl, we want both of them and won't have any more children in the future."
Chen Zhaoyue smiled: "Okay."
In fact, apart from the fact that her belly was bulging and she was no longer as agile as before, she walked like a stupid duck and had occasional leg cramps at night, pregnancy did not have any impact on Shen Zhaoyue.
But Wen Yanxi always considers her. From her perspective, it would be a lie for her to say that she is not touched.
Holidays are always short and a day passes quickly.
Chen Zhaoyue returned home early and released Johnny from the space immediately.
Johnny had already prepared the sour mangoes and green plums that Shen Zhaoyue loved to eat. A soft blue light shone from his electronic eyes. "Miss, do you need me to provide you with a massage? I recently downloaded a lot of information on how to take care of pregnant women, including massage techniques for acupuncture points during pregnancy. Miss, would you like to try my skills?"
Chen Zhaoyue took a fork and stabbed a piece of sour mango, then put her swollen legs on the sofa: "Then Johnny, you try it, let me see who has better cooking skills, you or your master."
Johnny stretched out his special massage arm, accurately found the acupuncture point on Chen Zhaoyue's leg, and pressed it with moderate force.
It has to be said that the robot's technique is indeed more precise and stable than that of humans.
Chen Zhaoyue closed her eyes comfortably: “Not bad.”
Johnny's eyes lit up: "Miss, who has better skills, me or the master?"
Chen Zhaoyue took another bite of the sour mango, playing the role of a master of balancing the two, not offending either side: "Each has its own merits. Uncle's massage has warmth, while Johnny's massage is more precise."
After the massage, Johnny said again: "Miss, today is the day for routine fetal heart monitoring. Do you need me to check it for you?"
Chen Zhaoyue nodded, lifted up her sweater and autumn clothes, revealing her round belly.
Johnny was afraid that Shen Zhaoyue would catch a cold, so he immediately extended a small fetal heart monitor from his body and gently placed it on Shen Zhaoyue's belly. After a while, the sound of a strong and rapid heartbeat rang out in the room - like the sound of horse hooves from afar, powerful and regular.
Every time Chen Zhaoyue heard this sound, she would be inexplicably moved. But in the end, she felt a little regretful, regretful that Wen Yanxi could not hear the baby's fetal heartbeat.
But it doesn't matter, they will meet again soon.
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