When Bi Qiaoan woke up again, it was almost noon outside.
She lay in bed, touching her high belly, laughing and interacting with the little bumps on her stomach, but as she played, she heard a gurgling sound.
Ugh, I'm hungry again.
She braced herself against the bed with her arms, slowly got up, slipped on her slippers, and left the bedroom.
The living room was empty; there was no sign of Shen Yanming. Just as they were about to call for help, a figure emerged from the study next door.
So that's what my husband was hiding here!
Shen Yanming had no idea what Bi Qiaoan was thinking. While he was preparing those pills and powders, he was worried that something might happen to his wife, so he left the bedroom door open and kept a close eye on the sounds coming from the next room.
As soon as he heard footsteps, he quickly put down his work, got up and left the study, where he bumped into his bewildered and helpless wife.
"Did you sleep well?" Shen Yanming asked with a smile.
Bi Qiaoan nodded and was half-embraced by him as she sat down on the living room sofa. She had barely sat down when her stomach rumbled again.
Well, there's no need to say anything now; he knows she's hungry.
"What do you want to eat?" Shen Yanming wasn't too surprised, after all, he had exercised for several hours before bed. Even just considering the time, he should be hungry by now.
"Whatever, it's fine with me." Bi Qiaoan isn't so particular about food anymore; as long as she can fill her stomach, she's fine with it.
Shen Yanming felt that during her month in Suzhou, she had not only neglected her diet but also her health, so she wanted to make up for it as much as possible.
But having just woken up, he couldn't eat much meat, yet he needed to maintain a balance of meat and vegetables. So, with a quick thought, he asked Bi Qiaoan to catch him a dozen shrimp and some fresh vegetables.
Since we can't eat meat, let's switch to these high-protein seafood.
He removed the shrimp veins, cleaned them, and then blanched them.
As for the vegetables, after a simple wash, I picked out a few and made a salad.
Then I stir-fried yam and wood ear mushrooms and stir-fried beef with green peppers, plus a bowl of rice. Wow, it looked and smelled delicious!
Bi Qiaoan's mouth was watering at the sight of the food on the table. She sat down at the table and couldn't wait to pick up her chopsticks.
Shen Yanming calmly peeled shrimp for her, and only after she had almost finished eating did he pack up the rest of the food and eat it himself.
Hey, don't be fooled by the variety; the actual quantity is quite small.
Adhering to the principle of eating small meals frequently, he always cooked large portions, storing most of them in the storage area before serving, leaving only enough for one full meal.
After they finished eating, Shen Yanming asked Bi Qiaoan to sit down and rest for a while, while he cleaned up the dishes and table.
After everything was settled, I discussed our future plans with my wife.
"Qiao An, I was thinking that you would need someone to take care of you during childbirth, postpartum confinement, and raising the baby, but our family has too many secrets, so it's impossible to invite someone to our home."
Moreover, the baby is too small, and for a short period of time, one of us will definitely have to stay with the baby around the clock. In that case, we won't be able to work eight hours a day like ordinary people after maternity leave ends.
"Since that's the case, I was thinking, when we report back to the guard unit, why don't we proactively try to get some positions that don't require office hours? That way, we can just work from home, and the hours will be more flexible."
Bi Qiaoan nodded. "I don't care, I'm fine with anything, but what about you? Won't this affect your future?"
Shen Yanming chuckled, "What future is there in the apocalypse? Who knows when everyone will be gone? Why think so much? What I want is to be with you, for our family of four to live peacefully."
Although Bi Qiaoan was very moved, she still shook her head. "You can't say that. The more dangerous the situation, the more powerful the protection we need. Otherwise, we will only be the ones who get slaughtered."
So, even for my sake and the baby's, you can't make such a sacrifice. Listen to me, the baby and I can take care of ourselves. You can focus on your career while protecting yourself.
Shen Yanming was about to say something when he saw Bi Qiaoan smile, "Don't worry, the baby and I will stay in the space. We can get whatever we want with just a thought. It's even more convenient than asking someone for help."
Shen Yanming thought about it and agreed. The space was indeed incredibly powerful. According to Qiao An, all he needed to do each day was prepare the meals and wash the babies' diapers.
In this case, it is indeed much better than hiring someone and having to deliberately cut back on food, clothing, and other necessities.
Besides, there are diapers available, so if things get really inconvenient, it should be okay for the baby to make do a little...
"Alright, let's not talk about this anymore. It's just something we're discussing randomly. We don't even know how the guard team will arrange things." Shen Yanming leaned against Bi Qiaoan, holding her chubby little hand, and said, "They should take our special circumstances into consideration."
Bi Qiaoan agreed, "Yes, based on our previous interactions, they are all very humane and good comrades and colleagues."
The two talked for a while, and seeing that it was almost 2 p.m., they left the space to go see their friends.
The city was much hotter at the end of April than before they left. Shen Yanming changed into a short-sleeved shirt and capri pants, while Bi Qiaoan wore her usual maternity dress with a sun-protective jacket over it and her usual small bag.
The two didn't rush downstairs. They first knocked on the door next door for a while, and when no one answered, they went to the 9th floor.
After knocking on the door, no one answered. It seems Zhang Heping and Ji Kangyong are both at work.
They went downstairs, got in their car, and drove straight to Haishi Hospital.
Half an hour later, Shen Yanming stopped the car, helped Bi Qiaoan, and went to find Zhang Heping.
The hospital wasn't busy. Zhang Heping had just finished eating and was sleeping on the table when he heard the door open. Thinking something serious had happened, he quickly raised his head, rubbed his face, wiped the liquid from the corner of his mouth, straightened his slightly wrinkled white coat, and went to open the door.
As it turned out, outside the door were his best friend and his wife, who had disappeared for a month.
"Where did you go?" Zhang Heping didn't care that they were in the hospital for a moment. He rushed to Shen Yanming and hugged him tightly, his voice still aggrieved.
Bi Qiaoan was used to their friendship, but this time, someone's impact was a bit too strong, almost knocking her over.
Before Shen Yanming could speak, he keenly noticed that his wife staggered.
He quickly pulled the person off him, hugged his wife tightly, and asked anxiously, "Are you alright?"
Zhang Heping realized how reckless he had been, and he quickly asked, "How about we get a checkup?"
Although Bi Qiaoan was startled, she hadn't been drinking the spiritual spring water for nothing.
She took two steps back to avoid the impact. While her large pregnant belly made her look dangerous, her steps were actually quite steady, and she wasn't significantly affected.
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