Chapter 282 Good Things Are Coming Soon
After handling all the follow-up matters, Lu Rang returned home and gently embraced Shang Wu.
After such a series of thrilling events, the tranquility we enjoy now seems all the more precious.
“It’s all over, Awu.” He whispered in her ear, his voice tinged with weariness, but more so with a sense of relief that everything had finally settled. “No one will ever be able to hurt you and the baby again.”
Shang Wu leaned against his warm chest, feeling his strong heartbeat, and gently hummed in agreement.
Now I can finally live a peaceful life.
Time flies, Shang Wu's pregnant belly gradually became more obvious, she entered the relatively stable second trimester, and her energy also recovered a lot.
She attended a prestigious designer networking dinner, wearing a tailor-made, loose-fitting dark green dress, exuding a gentle and composed demeanor, and gracefully attended the event accompanied by Lu Rang.
She is now a well-known figure in the design world, and her last new product launch was both critically acclaimed and commercially successful.
As Shang Wu was chatting with several familiar designers and brand representatives while holding a glass of juice, someone noticed her slightly protruding belly and inquired about the situation.
Shang Wu did not avoid the topic.
Halfway through the banquet, when the organizers invited her to the stage, she walked gracefully to the microphone.
Under the spotlight, Shang Wu's face radiated a soft and happy glow. "Thank you all for your care and love."
She spoke, her voice melodious, "Recently, something very important and very happy has indeed happened."
As Shang Wu spoke, she gently placed one hand on her abdomen, her eyes tender yet firm. "Yes, my husband and I are about to welcome a new member to our family."
There was a moment of silence in the audience, followed by enthusiastic applause and heartfelt blessings.
Many female designers smiled in empathy.
Shang Wu continued, "The arrival of this little life has given me a deeper understanding of life and design. Therefore, after careful consideration, I have decided to temporarily slow down the pace of new product launches and devote more energy to nurturing this new life and refining myself."
I believe this unique experience will imbue my future designs with richer meaning and warmth, and I ask everyone to look forward to my new works when I return.
Her candid and positive sharing did not disappoint; on the contrary, it earned her more respect and praise.
Everyone stepped forward to offer their congratulations, making the atmosphere of the dinner even warmer and more harmonious.
Lu Rang stood not far from the stage, looking at his wife who was radiant, calm and confident on stage, his eyes filled with pride.
His Ah Wu, no matter what stage she was in, was able to live such a wonderful life.
Time flies, and the year is drawing to a close.
Shang Wu's pregnant belly was already as big as a small watermelon, and her movements were more clumsy and cute, as she entered her seventh month of pregnancy.
Lu Zheng called almost every day to check on her. With the Lunar New Year approaching, he proposed early on to take Shang Wu back to the Yu family's old house for the holiday. His reason was that there would be many people there, making it more lively and easier to take care of her. Most importantly, he couldn't wait to see his future grandson or granddaughter every day.
However, this proposal was met with strong opposition from Lu You.
"No, no! Dad, Awu is almost seven months pregnant now. It's so tiring for her to travel back and forth by car! Although there are many people at the Yu family's old house, there are also many rules and regulations. It's noisy and disruptive to Awu's rest." Lu You argued on the phone, "Besides, Awu has to stay in Yecheng for the Chinese New Year this year!"
"Stay in Yecheng? Why?" Lu Zheng asked, puzzled.
On the other end of the phone, Lu You's voice carried a rare hint of coquettishness and smugness: "Because... I'm getting married! Right before the New Year! A-Wu has to stay and attend my wedding!"
It turns out that after her previous attempt to "return to her mother's home" failed, Madam Cheng did not give up. Instead, she changed her strategy, upgrading her efforts to please Lu You to her eager anticipation of her son's marriage.
She called Lu You and sent her gifts almost every two or three days, her words implying that she and Cheng Zhou could settle down as soon as possible so that the Cheng family could formally prepare for the wedding.
Cheng Zhou was naturally happy to see it happen, and even secretly encouraged it.
Under Madam Cheng's relentless efforts and Cheng Zhou's persistent pursuit, Lu You finally relented and agreed to hold a small and intimate wedding before the end of the year.
"What? You're getting married? To that kid Cheng Zhou?" Lu Zheng raised his voice on the other end of the phone, his tone more surprised than opposed. "Why so suddenly?"
“What’s so sudden? It all happened naturally!” Lu You laughed. “So Dad, you see, how can A-Wu leave? She’s my most important sister-in-law and friend, she has to be at my wedding!”
Lu Zheng remained silent for a moment, weighing the pros and cons.
A daughter's wedding is a big event, and the daughter-in-law's health is indeed not suitable for traveling.
He sighed and finally relented: "Alright, alright, then I'll come and stay in Yecheng this year for the Spring Festival! We'll spend the Spring Festival in Yecheng! As for your wedding arrangements, if your family needs to help with the preparations, just let us know."
After deciding to spend the Spring Festival in Yecheng, Lu Zheng's actions were astonishing.
Not only did he quickly arrange the affairs of the Yu family, but before he even arrived in Ye City, an even more astonishing piece of news came first.
He directly bought the sizable vacant lot next to Lu Rang's villa.
When Shang Wu received a call from the real estate agent to confirm the property transfer, she was stunned.
Lu Rang went to inquire, and Lu Zheng chuckled on the other end of the phone, saying, "That piece of land is just sitting there empty anyway. I've looked at it, and the location and orientation are both good. I'm planning to have someone design it and build a private playground for our future grandson! It needs to have slides, swings, a sandpit, a small soccer field, and all sorts of things! It'll be perfect for him when he can run around!"
Shang Wu was drinking a nutritious soup and almost choked.
She put down her soup bowl and exclaimed in amazement to Lu Rang, who was sitting next to her, "This... is too outrageous! The baby isn't even born yet, and they're already planning an amusement park?"
Lu Rang rubbed his temples and said, "Let him be. As long as he's happy."
He understood Lu Zheng's eagerness to express his affection for his grandparents, even though his methods were a bit too overbearing.
Shang Wu smiled and shook her head, then got up to go upstairs to tell Lu You about this funny incident.
Lu You has been busy preparing for her wedding lately, but he still comes over to keep her company often.
As I approached the door of Lu You's temporary guest room, I heard her talking on the phone inside, her tone teasing: "Yeah, my dad's buying land to build an amusement park for his future grandson! Tsk tsk, I'm his daughter, but when I was little, I wanted a new wardrobe with a mirror, and he thought I was being difficult... The difference is just unbelievable!"
Shang Wu pushed open the door and entered, just in time to hear the last sentence, and couldn't help but laugh out loud.
When Lu You saw her, she hung up the phone, deliberately put on a stern face, and put her hands on her hips: "What are you laughing at! Tell me, isn't Dad biased to the extreme? I'm getting married soon, and he hasn't even mentioned buying me a piece of land as my dowry!"
Shang Wu walked over, affectionately took her arm, and coaxed, "Alright, alright, my dear sister, Dad just loves his grandchildren too much, he can't help himself. How could your dowry be small? We'll have Cheng Zhou give you the land deed to his restaurant as a betrothal gift!"
Lu You chuckled at her words and playfully poked her forehead: "You're so good at talking! But seriously, seeing Dad so happy makes me happy too, though I can't help feeling a little jealous."
"I understand, I understand." Shang Wu nodded with a smile, then enthusiastically changed the subject.
"Let's not talk about Dad anymore, let's talk about your wedding! Has the venue been booked? Have you chosen your wedding dress? And what about the wedding plans? Do you have any that you like? Let me help you with some suggestions!"
When Lu You mentioned her wedding, her face immediately lit up with happiness.
She pulled Shang Wu to sit down on the sofa and took out her tablet: "You've come at the perfect time! I was just struggling with this! Quickly help me see which of these options is the best? That guy Cheng Zhou, all he does is say 'anything is fine,' he doesn't offer any constructive suggestions!"
The tablet displays proposals from several top wedding planning companies; some are romantic and beautiful, some are simple and stylish, and some are warm and unique.
Shang Wu looked at them carefully and offered professional advice from a designer's perspective: "This forest theme suits your temperament very well, it's natural and grand. This seaside sunset theme is also nice, but I'm worried about the weather... Hmm, this Chinese-style modified version is quite unique..."
Lu You gave her a light tap, feigning helplessness.
"Which one are you going to choose? You've even learned to talk like Cheng Zhou, haven't you? You're making me so conflicted, aren't you? I need your advice, and you're making me so conflicted."
Shang Wu smiled and finally pointed to the wedding with a modern Chinese theme.
"I think this one is suitable for the current weather. Besides, I'm pregnant, so how can I go to the beach?"
Lu You poked her belly: "I dare say, when my nephews and nieces are born, they will definitely think that they would do anything for their aunt."
Shang Wu burst out laughing.
The two men huddled together, discussing animatedly, filling the room with laughter and chatter.
The winter sun shone into the room through the window, bathing them in warmth and creating a cozy and beautiful atmosphere.
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