“You two are native Jiaodong people, you should know the custom that sisters in the same family cannot get married within the same month, right?” Liu Yuzhen is straightforward, and her emotions are all written on her face.
Xu Qingning just got married yesterday, and these two are already in a hurry to have Tang Wenya marry into the family?
Do you think they'd back out of the engagement? How petty!
"We know, we know," Jiang Yumei quickly replied. "We're not here to pressure you into marriage. We heard you were resting, so we came to chat with you."
Actually, she really wanted to say that Tang Wenya and Xu Qingning didn't even share the same surname, so what kind of sisters were they?
But she couldn't say it in front of Xu Jianguo.
Of course, even if Xu Jianguo wasn't present, she couldn't say it.
It would be very embarrassing if Liu Yuzhen misunderstood that she was in a hurry to marry off her daughter.
No matter what, women should maintain their composure. They wouldn't do something like Xu Qingning, who recklessly followed a man home.
"Since you know, why do you still spread the news of Wenya's pregnancy everywhere?" This is what angered Liu Yuzhen. "Recently, several people in the courtyard have asked me why Wenya is pregnant and why she hasn't gotten married yet. They said our family has lost face."
“We didn’t!” Jiang Yumei, pale-faced, immediately explained, “That’s just what other people are saying.”
“Yes, it’s Qingning who’s pregnant, not Wenya.” Xu Jianguo, still completely unaware of Tang Wenya’s pregnancy, chimed in, “They’ve got it wrong.”
It's all that brat Xu Qingning's fault. She did such a shameful thing and dragged Tang Wenya into it.
Fortunately, she got married.
Otherwise, who knows how much trouble I would have caused at home.
“Yes, yes, they’ve got it wrong.” Jiang Yumei said awkwardly, afraid that Liu Yuzhen would let something slip in front of Xu Jianguo. “What we meant was that the two children are close to taking the college entrance exam and time is tight, so there’s no need for a big celebration, just something simple will do.”
To be fair, she thought Zhao Jingyu and Xu Qingning's wedding banquet was very well done. Although it was held at home, the banquet was no worse than that of a restaurant.
All the guests present said that the banquet was well-prepared.
If Xiao Tingshen and Tang Wenya's wedding banquet were held like this, it would be acceptable.
Of course, she hoped even more that her daughter's wedding banquet would surpass Xu Qingning's.
“This is my family’s business, you don’t need to worry about it.” Liu Yuzhen was annoyed whenever she saw Jiang Yumei. “We only have one son, Tingshen. As his parents, we won’t be careless about his marriage. Anyway, there’s still a month left, we will definitely make good preparations.”
Actually, she didn't agree with her son getting married before going to university, but Tang Wenya was already pregnant, so she had no choice but to give in.
She has to consider their family's reputation, no matter what.
“That’s right, that’s right.” Jiang Yumei nodded repeatedly. “I know you are all cadres, and you are the most sensible. We were just overthinking it.”
“Ting Shen wants to find an auspicious day at the beginning of next month to get things done as soon as possible. I’ve already taken their birth dates and times to have someone check them.” As her son’s mother-in-law, Liu Yuzhen didn’t make things difficult for Jiang Yumei any further. “Once the auspicious day is found, I will inform you as soon as possible so that you can make preparations.”
"Okay, let's do it that way." Jiang Yumei knew when to stop, and got up to leave with a smile. If she continued, she would definitely give herself away.
The couple left the Xiao family's house and pushed their bicycles to find Xu Qingning.
To their surprise, Xu Qingning's door was already locked, clearly indicating that she did not welcome them.
Xu Jianguo was in a bad mood after being rebuffed. He didn't say anything in front of Jiang Yumei and pushed his bicycle ahead without uttering a word.
So much has happened these past few days; he still can't believe his daughter is married, married so hastily...
He couldn't understand why Xu Qingning would demean herself like this, hastily marrying a hoodlum just to avoid going to the countryside. What would she do in the future?
He saw it all yesterday. Of the people in Zhao Jingyu's family, only Zhao Futang and Yang Yuelan had any manners. The rest of the families just ate in silence.
As Zhao Jingyu's family members, none of them went to the main table to toast him. They were simply not respectable and were just a bunch of bumpkins.
"What, you're worried because you haven't seen your daughter?" Jiang Yumei said sarcastically when she saw that Xu Jianguo was in a bad mood. "If you're not at ease, you can come and see her again tonight."
"You don't need to say these sarcastic things. Don't think I don't know what you're thinking. You're just worried that Wenya is not as good as Qingning." Xu Jianguo took a few quick steps, leaving her behind.
"Xu Jianguo, what do you mean?" Jiang Yumei chased after him angrily. "Explain yourself clearly. When did I ever compare Ya Ya to Qing Ning..."
Xu Qingning guessed that Xu Jianguo would come to see her, so she deliberately pulled Zhao Jingyu out the door and asked him to accompany her to the clinic, saying that she often had leg cramps at night and wanted to see if there was any way to relieve them.
Actually, her cramps weren't serious; it was fine to watch or not to watch.
However, she needs to let the father of the child know how hard she worked during her pregnancy. He can't just pay a little money and become a father on his own, can he?
Whether she had feelings for him or not was not important.
The important thing is that she has to teach him to love and care for the child, so that even if the child stays with her in the future, he will still recognize her as his father.
Zhao Jingyu will be starting a company in the future, and the child will benefit from his success, making her life easier.
See, mothers always think long-term.
Oriental Ocean Company has its own clinic, located right at the entrance of the Ocean Guesthouse. The clinic is divided into a traditional Chinese medicine department and a Western medicine department.
Zhao Jingyu knew the doctor at the clinic, so he greeted him and led Xu Qingning into the Traditional Chinese Medicine department.
The doctor in the Traditional Chinese Medicine department was an elderly man with white hair, wearing reading glasses. When he saw Xu Qingning, he asked about her symptoms. Xu Qingning didn't mention that she was pregnant, but only said that she had leg cramps at night.
The old man took out a pulse pillow and placed it on the table. He took Xu Qingning's pulse and after a moment, he slowly said, "It's normal to have cramps during pregnancy. Eat more nutritious food and get plenty of rest."
“Old man He, you should probably get some medicine to help her recover!” Zhao Jingyu stood behind Xu Qingning, his hands on her shoulders. “I’m leaving tomorrow, and I’m worried she won’t eat well at home.”
“Every medicine has some side effects. Your wife is still a little over a month pregnant, so it’s best to nourish her through food.” He Jiying adjusted her reading glasses and glanced at him expressionlessly. “So that’s why you suddenly got married. Turns out you’ve gotten into trouble.”
Xu Qingning lowered her head and smiled with her lips pursed.
The child's father has a good network of connections. Hearing the old man's tone, she felt relieved. It's always easier to get things done when you know someone!
"Dr. He, what are you saying? I'm going to be a father, it's a happy occasion, how could it be a disaster!" Zhao Jingyu was in a good mood, his tone was full of laughter, and he didn't care about the old man's teasing. "If my wife has a headache or fever in the future, I'll leave it to you."
"When did you become so good at taking care of people?" He Jiying glared at him. "Remember to come back before the end of the year. Don't let her give birth to your baby alone at home."
"Okay, I'll be right back after we get off the ship," Zhao Jingyu replied, carefully helping Xu Qingning up. "Let's go to the cafeteria for dinner before going home."
“Okay.” Xu Qingning had the same idea.
After her mother-in-law left, there was no one to cook at home, and she neither knew how nor wanted to.
I don't know how good Zhao Jingyu's cooking is, so I might as well eat before going back.
The canteen of the ocean shipping company is quite large, with a spotless cement floor and rows of tables and chairs arranged neatly.
The aroma of food wafted unrestrainedly from the yellow-painted lattice windows.
Xu Qingning is particularly sensitive to tastes; she felt a little nauseous, but could still tolerate it.
There weren't many people around since it wasn't mealtime.
Zhao Jingyu pulled out a chair for Xu Qingning to sit down, then took his lunchbox from the shelf against the wall and went to the window to get his food.
He didn't take a meal ticket, chatted with the old lady at the window for a few words, and then came over with a full lunchbox of pork ribs and rice: "You eat first, I'll get more later."
"You didn't bring any meal tickets. Are you going to rely on your smooth talk to get by?" Xu Qingning loved pork ribs with rice and was very satisfied with the dish.
A man's words are deceitful.
He freeloads on food and drinks, and he preys on women.
Especially Zhao Jingyu, who can even fool old ladies, is so unethical.
“That’s right, what I’m best at is being a smooth talker.” Zhao Jingyu lowered his head, meeting her beautiful, almond-shaped eyes. “It all depends on whether you like it or not…”
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