Chapter 209 Sharing Weal and Woe
Because I have to go for a prenatal checkup, I can't even drink a glass of water for breakfast; I have to stay on an empty stomach.
Qi Chenyan did not go for a morning run or have breakfast this morning. Instead, he packed all the things needed for the prenatal checkup into a prenatal checkup bag specially designed for pregnant women as soon as Yu Li got up.
During the last prenatal checkup, Yu Li hadn't seen Qi Chenyan carrying this bag. Come to think of it, Qi Chenyan carrying this bag really did give off a bit of a virtuous expectant father vibe.
She couldn't help but move closer and circle around Qi Chenyan.
"Mr. Qi is becoming more and more like a qualified and good father. He even prepared the prenatal checkup kit. When did he place the order? I didn't even know!"
Qi Chenyan explained, "Last time I saw many couples, the husbands would carry this bag when they went for prenatal checkups, so I asked about it. But I saw that the quality of the ones sold online wasn't very good, so I ordered one. It just arrived a couple of days ago, and it's come in handy."
No wonder she said that the bag clearly looked like a prenatal checkup bag, but its appearance was different from what she had seen at the hospital before.
Moreover, expensive items are easily recognizable at a glance.
Not to mention the feel of it; it's in a completely different league from ordinary ones.
This isn't even a luxury item; it's an exclusive, custom-made piece, one of a kind in the entire world.
Yu Li didn't ask about the price, because she knew that nothing Qi Chenyan used was cheap.
As for Qi Chenyan, he never cared how much these things cost, only whether they were convenient to use.
Unlike her, who always checks the price before buying anything, compares prices from different vendors, and then always tries to bargain after deciding to buy from one vendor.
But after living with Qi Chenyan for so long, Yu Li no longer cares about the differences in their lifestyles.
After all, as Qi Chenyan said, they were in different environments, so their living habits were naturally different as well.
It remains the same as it was before; there's no need to make any special changes.
However, Yu Li did not expect that Qi Chenyan would notice such a small detail.
She couldn't help but laugh and tease, "I still remember when we first got our marriage certificate, Mr. Qi was in a serious mood and told me this in order to catch his flight."
“My job is unusual, and I often have to travel all over the world. I don’t have much time to take care of you and the children. Then, a very wealthy person handed me a black card.”
"But now that I think about it, Mr. Qi hasn't missed a single prenatal checkup since we registered. It seems that Mr. Qi's words and actions don't match up."
It sounded like a joke, but it was actually a compliment to Qi Chenyan.
She thought it was a marriage devoid of love, one where the focus was solely on being responsible for the child. But so far, what difference is there between what Qi Chenyan has done for her and what a loving couple would make?
Although Yu Li had never been in a relationship before, she had watched idol dramas before.
She felt that her husband had surpassed 90% of husbands in the world.
This husband is such a great find!
Qi Chenyan sighed, "They say pregnancy makes you stupid for three years, but my wife has such a good memory. She even remembers my unintentional words clearly."
"It seems I need to work harder to be a good husband and father in the future, otherwise my wife will remember what I said back then for the rest of her life, and who knows, she might even tell our children, so our children will remember it for the rest of their lives too."
Yu Li was amused and laughed heartily.
When they went downstairs, Qi Chenyan said he was going to the garage to get the car. Yu Li asked curiously, "Aren't you going to have breakfast? It's still early. I'll wait for you to finish breakfast before I go."
"It's okay, we can eat together after you finish your checkup. I can't let my wife go hungry and watch me eat, otherwise she'll hold a grudge for the rest of her life."
Yu Li was amused, but still pulled Qi Chenyan back, "By the time all the tests are done, the whole morning will probably be over. You'll be hungry, why don't you eat something first to tide you over?"
"It's okay. When I'm busy with work, I sometimes don't even have time to eat all day. It's common for me to miss breakfast. It's nothing."
Qi Chenyan grasped her hand in return, his thumb gently stroking the back of her hand. "Besides, shouldn't husband and wife share joys and sorrows? Let's just pretend we suffer and go hungry together."
Yu Li didn't say anything more. Although it was just a small matter, she couldn't suppress the smile on her lips.
She felt that she was growing to like hearing the words "husband and wife" from Qi Chenyan's mouth more and more.
It's as if they are husband and wife, one entity, facing everything together, no matter when, where, or what. This feeling of having someone by your side and having a safety net is something she never thought of before, nor dared to imagine.
She had been independent for too long, and the habit she developed from childhood was that she had to strive for everything on her own. No matter what difficulties or setbacks she encountered, she had to bear them herself and not let her grandmother worry.
Even with her best friend by her side, Yu Li often doesn't want her friend to worry about her, since her friend had also gone through a difficult time before.
In front of Qi Chenyan, Yu Li found that she could now naturally and immediately think of him when she encountered trouble.
It seems that as long as he is there, all hardships and obstacles are nothing.
On the way to the hospital, Yu Li quickly realized that the route was not right.
"This doesn't seem to be the way to the hospital, does it?"
Qi Chenyan placed his long fingers on the steering wheel and hummed in agreement: "I switched to a private hospital, and I transferred all my medical records there a couple of days ago."
"All the check-up appointments have been scheduled this morning. Just follow this schedule to save time queuing."
As he spoke, Qi Chenyan took out an examination form from the armrest box and handed it to Yu Li.
Each item above is marked with a time, and not just an approximate time, but a very specific one.
After finishing one project, another would come right away; the schedule was very meticulous.
Yu Li had never been to a private hospital before. Looking at the list of services, she couldn't help but sigh, "No wonder only rich people go there. Money really can make the devil turn the millstone."
This contrasts sharply with the overcrowding at public hospitals, where people have to wait in line for hours for a single procedure and still can't get it done.
In the past, when Yu Li went to the hospital, whether it was for outpatient visits or examinations, queuing was a common occurrence.
So much so that when they arrived at the private hospital, a nurse was already waiting for them at the door as soon as they got out of the car. The level of service was so impressive that Yu Li was amazed.
"Mr. Qi, Mrs. Qi, this way please."
The decor of private hospitals differs from that of most hospitals, tending towards a more refined and elegant style.
Moreover, at first glance, there are very few patients to be seen, and they all enter and exit through private elevators, with one elevator serving one user, which is very private.
"Miss Yu Li, is that right? Did you drink water and have breakfast this morning?"
Yu Li shook her head, "I came on an empty stomach."
"Okay, let's draw blood first. Please roll up your sleeves to the top."
Just as Yu Li was about to take off her coat, Qi Chenyan reached out and took it off, draping it over his arm while rolling up her sleeves to the top.
Immediately afterwards, another large hand covered Yu Li's eyes.
"Please be gentle, my wife is afraid of pain."
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