The two rarely show their true faces, and this is the first time they've gone to the market without disguising themselves.
Just like any other married couple, Gu Sinian walked towards the stall owners with a basket on his back.
Su Ying bought a lot of tea and local specialties...
Gu Sinian, however, was different. He was extremely careful in choosing things, selecting only items that were beneficial to pregnant women.
Twins are different from singletons; they need to be carefully cared for so that the mother can be safer during childbirth.
He remembered everything the doctor said, bought a lot of nutritional supplements, and also a lot of medicinal herbs to strengthen the body and help the mother nourish the fetus.
It's suitable to take a lot of supplements in the early stages, but it's not recommended when you're close to giving birth.
He learned all of this from the doctor, and he even wrote it down in a notebook. Now he can recite it all by heart.
Su Ying stood by and watched intently. She noticed that he had bought nutritious things. "Grandpa and Grandma probably won't need these. These things are too nourishing. The elderly can't handle them."
Gu Sinian turned his head and said, "Who told you that these things were bought for grandpa and grandma to nourish their bodies? These things are not suitable for them. They are so old, they just need to replenish their qi and blood."
He pointed to the items he had just picked out but hadn't had time to pay for yet, "And what are these?"
"This is to nourish you and the child."
The staff looked at Su Ying with great envy, "Wow. You two have such a good relationship, are you newlyweds?"
The two nodded shyly.
"I've never seen anyone dote on their wife like this before. You two are so lucky."
Gu Sinian scratched his head sheepishly, "She's my wife, it's only right that I treat her well. Besides, she's pregnant with twins, so she needs to take extra care of her health than most people."
The staff member nodded, "That's right. Ten months of pregnancy is a difficult process, let alone twins. Young man, you should cherish your wife. It's not easy for her to carry and give birth to your child."
Gu Sinian nodded. He had always followed this principle. Ever since he learned that his wife was pregnant, he had taken care of her personally and ensured that she was healthy.
Even the doctor praised him as a good husband and father, for being so attentive to his child.
Most officers at the military hospital have heavy workloads, and so did he. However, he would always prepare delicious food in his spare time and store it in his space so that she wouldn't go hungry even when he wasn't home.
So in a short period of time, she gained a lot of weight and became very healthy. She had none of the problems that pregnant women usually have, and was used as a model by doctors in the military region.
"I will. Thank you for reminding me, auntie."
The older woman glanced at Su Ying beside her and gave her a thumbs up. "Young lady, you have good taste. You've chosen a good husband for yourself."
Su Ying grinned. This blockhead clearly had feelings for her in her past life, but he remained silent. She thought...
The past is past, and in this life, I've made up for the regrets.
"I've always had a sharp eye."
The older woman chuckled at Su Ying, having never seen such a poised and unpretentious girl before.
"Good, good. I wish my daughter had your discerning eye. It's a pity she's so disappointing. She found a boyfriend that neither her father nor I approve of."
When the conversation turned to family matters, Gu Sinian and Su Ying looked at each other, unsure of how to respond. After all, even an upright official would find it difficult to settle family disputes, so it was inappropriate for them, complete strangers, to offer advice.
After paying, he put the items into his basket, said he needed to buy other things, and left in a hurry.
Su Ying couldn't help but laugh when she saw Gu Sinian like this. "Actually, the auntie is just venting. What are you afraid of?"
Gu Sinian sighed, "This is not something we strangers should concern ourselves with. The most direct and effective way is to talk to her daughter."
Su Ying smiled and said, "That makes sense."
She took his hand and led him to other stalls, starting a new round of shopping, over and over again...
"If they all buy from me, aren't you afraid Grandpa and Grandma Gu will get jealous?"
"Don't worry. They're hoping I'll treat you well, make you soup, and help you take care of your health. Although they were initially happy and excited when they found out you were pregnant with twins, after that initial joy came a lot of worry."
"After all, it's very rare for twins to be born with equally strong bodies. Grandpa and Grandma were very worried and called my office countless times just so I could make soup for you and try to keep all three of you healthy."
She always knew that the man got up two hours earlier every day just to prepare nutritious food for her, and he did this every single day.
Afraid that she wouldn't drink it, he would stew it every day, put it on the table, and write a note reminding her to drink it.
You can't not drink it; you have to finish it for the baby's sake.
The biggest hardship every day is having endless soup to drink; now, I feel like throwing up just looking at soup.
Seeing that he bought such fresh ingredients and supplements, and knowing that she would have to drink them every day, she was really worried.
My head is throbbing.
What should I do now? Can I refuse?
"Let's make a deal."
"Just say what you want to say, don't try this on me."
Su Ying tugged at Gu Sinian's wrist, "I don't want to drink this soup for now."
"No. Twin pregnancy is already dangerous. You need to drink these supplements to ensure the health of all three of you. You must drink them every day. I will make sure you do."
The thought of having to drink these soups every morning made Su Ying feel nauseous. She had been doing it for a long time, and now she had to keep drinking them...
What should we do?
She really didn't want to drink it at all. "How about we drink it the next day?"
Gu Sinian refused without hesitation, "No way. This soup has to be drunk every day to be effective; you can't miss a single day."
"Pregnant with twins is inherently dangerous. I want to ensure your safety without any mishaps. Don't try to bargain, I'm scared..."
What?
Was she hallucinating?
What did that strong man say again?
Is he afraid?
"What...what are you afraid of?"
The man licked his lips. "I'm afraid something will happen to you, afraid that you and the child won't survive. So I do whatever I can every day so that you and the child can be healthy and safe."
"This soup must be drunk every day, there is no room for discussion."
Su Ying pouted, looking at him helplessly, "Isn't there any room for negotiation?"
The tone was firm and left no room for refusal: "No. The minimum is a small pot of stew every day, which you must finish."
She felt like the sky was falling. She drank those nutritious soups all day long, and she was practically turning into soup herself. Now, nothing tasted good in her mouth.
"How about..."
"No discussion. We've bought everything we need. I'll cook for you when we get back, and we'll go to the black market again after dark tonight to buy everything you want."
"This trip to Shanghai was purely accidental. Would you like to go home for a visit?"
Su Ying refused without hesitation, "No. There's nothing in the house except an empty house. Besides, I've moved everything I could from the house to my space, so there's no need to go back."
"Whatever you want. Do as you please."
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