After leaving the neighboring compound and being greeted by the cool breeze, Sun Zhengguo's previously excited mind finally cleared up a bit.
"Honey, you're pregnant now, why don't we take some time off? We're not short of money anyway."
Sun Zhengguo said softly, supporting his wife's shoulder.
"What nonsense are you talking about! I don't have any symptoms at all, why would I need to take leave? I'm not that delicate."
Ning Xiaowei rolled her eyes at her husband and scolded him playfully.
Upon hearing this, Sun Zhengguo agreed. Women in this era were not as precious as those in later generations. Some women could be working in the fields in the morning and giving birth in the afternoon. Such things were all too common.
"Alright then! You decide for yourself. But there's one thing: if you feel unwell at all, you must ask for leave and stop."
Sun Zhengguo gave him a few words of advice, still feeling uneasy.
"Okay, I know. You're so long-winded."
Although Ning Xiaowei complained about her husband's nagging, she felt as sweet as if she had eaten honey, because she knew that her husband cared about her.
The two chatted for a few more minutes before returning to the courtyard house together.
As soon as they entered the courtyard, they ran into several neighbors. Sun Zhengguo simply smiled and nodded, then eagerly helped his wife and headed home.
He wanted to tell his parents the good news as soon as possible so that they could be happy too.
When Lin Wencui returned home, she saw her son and daughter-in-law come back. Although she was a little puzzled, she did not ask any questions and just greeted them warmly.
"You're back just in time! Go wash your hands and get ready for dinner!"
"Mom, don't panic, where's Dad?"
Even though she didn't know why her son was looking for his father, Lin Wencui still shouted loudly.
"Dajiang, your son is looking for you!"
Hearing his wife's calls, Sun Dajiang came out of the room.
He looked at his son's mysterious expression and asked curiously.
"Jung-guk, what do you want to see me about? And why did you call me and your mother over?"
"It's definitely good news. I have some amazing news to tell you all."
Seeing her son so excited, Lin Wencui followed him into the main room with some skepticism.
"Mom and Dad, please sit down and listen to me slowly. After I finish speaking, I promise you will be so happy that you won't be able to stop smiling."
"You silly child, what's all the mystery about? Tell Mom!"
Lin Wencui looked at her son with curiosity and urged him on.
"Mom, don't rush, sit down first."
Sun Zhengguo helped his mother sit down slowly on the stool, then called out to his father who was standing next to him.
"Dad, come and sit down too."
After the elderly couple were seated, Sun Zhengguo took a deep breath, his face revealing undisguised excitement and joy, and announced loudly.
"Mom and Dad, I have some amazing news to tell you! Xiaowei is pregnant! Haha! I'm going to be a dad soon, and you two will soon be grandparents!"
The news struck Sun Dajiang and Lin Wencui like a thunderbolt.
They stared at their son in astonishment, frozen in place for a long time, unable to recover.
After a long while, Sun Dajiang was the first to react, and he asked excitedly.
"Xiaowei, is everything Zhengguo said true?"
Lin Wencui seemed still in shock. She looked at her daughter-in-law in disbelief and asked the question as well.
"Xiaowei, is this...is this true? You just went to see a doctor?"
Ning Xiaowei blushed and nodded shyly in response.
"Mom, we just went to the neighbor's yard and had Doctor Hu take our pulses. It should... it should be true, right?"
Upon hearing this, Sun Dajiang finally felt relieved. He was overjoyed and murmured to himself.
"Then that's it! Although Dr. Hu can't compare to the doctors in those big hospitals, she's very experienced in pulse diagnosis for pregnancy tests, so she definitely won't make a mistake. That's great!"
Lin Wencui clasped her hands together and kept chanting.
"Thank you, ancestors! Thank you, ancestors! The new generation of my Sun family will surely flourish again."
Sun Dajiang never expected that the first thing he heard when he got to work today was that his nephew's wife was pregnant, and then in the evening, he heard that his daughter-in-law was pregnant. It was truly a double blessing, so he waved his hand in celebration.
"Wen Cui, go and get me a bottle of good wine."
"Okay!"
Lin Wencui, unusually cooperative, did not refute Sun Dajiang and happily ran over to get the wine.
During the meal, Sun Zhengguo drank heartily with his father. After a few drinks, the father and son started chatting.
Lin Wencui, meanwhile, was very attentive to her daughter-in-law, asking about her health and whether she was feeling unwell.
The family sat together, their laughter filling the air, presenting a scene of happiness and harmony.
After a warm dinner, Ning Xiaowei was about to get up to clear the dishes when Lin Wencui quickly stopped her.
"Starting today, you don't need to do any housework. You just need to focus on your pregnancy. Mom will take care of everything!"
Ning Xiaowei was deeply moved and nodded her thanks repeatedly.
After washing the dishes, Lin Wencui called her daughter-in-law into the room and carefully explained the precautions for pregnancy to her, repeatedly reminding her that the two of them must refrain from sexual intercourse during pregnancy.
After everything was arranged, Sun Zhengguo took Ning Xiaowei back to the courtyard by bicycle.
However, not long after they left, the news quickly spread throughout the entire compound.
Sun Dajiang and his wife received a chorus of congratulations, but what these people thought behind their backs? Nobody knows.
In the following days, Professor Wu was surprised to find that Sun Zhengguo seemed to have transformed, regaining his former confidence.
No matter what kind of work task he faces, he can handle it with ease, ensuring both quality and efficiency.
Professor Wu was curious, so he inquired and found out that the young man's wife was pregnant. No wonder he had been absent-minded a few days ago; it turned out he had encountered some good news.
However, Professor Wu also offered his heartfelt blessings, which Sun Zhengguo gladly accepted.
On a weekend morning, the sunlight streamed into the courtyard of Ju'er Hutong. Sun Zhengguo, who had just finished breakfast, was carefully installing a cotton cushion on the back seat of his car.
He planned to take his wife to the hospital for a check-up later. The journey might be a bit bumpy, so he tried his best to make her more comfortable.
"Brother, you're so thoughtful! How did you come up with such a great idea? I'm going to install one in my car later too."
Like a curious child, Sun Zhengdong leaned over and asked.
"What's the big deal? There's still some cotton left over. You can ask your wife to make another one, and you can make one for yourself too!"
"Thank you, brother! I'll have my wife make one right away."
Sun Zhengdong said gratefully.
Watching Sun Zhengdong's hurried departure, Sun Zhengguo continued to finish his work.
Soon the cotton pad was installed, and he even sat on it himself to try it out, feeling its softness and warmth, and nodded in satisfaction.
After confirming that everything was ready, Sun Zhengguo washed his hands and called out into the house:
"Honey, I've installed the car mats, we can set off now."
Hearing her husband's call, Ning Xiaowei hurriedly came out of the room.
The couple rode a bicycle together, facing the rising sun, slowly making their way to the nearby Sixth People's Hospital.
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