These questions lingered in Xie Zhiyan's mind, but in the end, they all turned into relief. He was relieved that he was still alive and that Shu Ying truly loved him. They finally had a family, which was more fulfilling than anyone else's.
Shu Ying silently shed tears. In the end, she hugged Xie Zhiyan tightly, her voice a little hoarse, "If only I could go back to when my parents were still alive and protect them. I really miss them. My parents always said I was a child who never grew up, but after they left me, no one has treated me like a child anymore. I'm so tired."
Xie Zhiyan remained silent, simply experiencing Shu Ying's pain firsthand. After a long while, he felt a cool sensation on his face and, upon touching it, realized that he too had shed tears.
He was surprised by his own emotions. He had hardly shed a tear since he became an adult, but this time, he felt sorry for Shu Ying's experience and her current situation.
*
At the Fang family home, Wang Yayun deftly cleared the table of dishes. Since Xie Wanying became pregnant, she had almost never let her lift a finger in the house.
"Wanying, you're already four months along, and your baby will start to show soon. You really need to get plenty of rest during this time. Go to sleep right after you finished eating. The baby can only grow when you're resting. The most important thing right now is not to affect the baby's development."
Xie Wanying's smile froze. Her daily life consisted of eating and sleeping, and she was practically like a pig. How could she possibly fall asleep after eating so much?
"Mom, I've been feeling really stuffy staying at home these past few days. I'd like to go out for some fresh air. Besides, it's not good for the baby if I keep lying here like this. It will only make childbirth more difficult."
She has become much rounder in the past two months. Ever since she announced her pregnancy, Wang Yayun has been feeding her almost everything, from fresh milk to crucian carp soup, until her belly is bulging. Now she has to go to sleep right away. Even a pig couldn't stand this kind of lifestyle.
Wang Yayun stared at her belly with a radiant smile, her only concern being for her unborn grandson.
"That won't do. Your pregnancy isn't stable yet, and you're not like a normal person. When I was pregnant, I was still working in the fields when I was almost due, but my body was strong. It's different. After so many years of marriage, it's not easy to get pregnant. We have to be careful. If anything goes wrong, wouldn't it be a huge loss? Just listen to me, rest at home, and leave everything else to me."
Xie Wanying's face turned somewhat pale. Just as she was hesitating about what to say next, Wang Yayun pushed her into the bedroom without saying a word.
“I’ve noticed your belly has gotten quite a bit bigger these past few days. It looks like the baby is growing well. Even if it’s just for the baby, you should try to hold on a little longer. Besides, it’s just a matter of resting in bed. You’re lucky to have this kind of blessing. Just focus on your pregnancy. Nothing is more important than my grandson right now.”
Xie Wanying looked down at herself, gently touching her lower abdomen. She knew better than anyone whether she was pregnant or not.
The reason her belly is showing is simply because she's been eating so much lately; she's just gained weight.
When she weighed herself this morning, she found that she had gained 12 pounds compared to before, and when she looked in the mirror, she noticed that her face was much rounder.
When Wang Yayun left, she thoughtfully closed the door for her. Xie Wanying lay on the bed, bored, staring blankly at the ceiling.
She doesn't know why she told that lie in the first place, so much so that she can't cover it up now.
As her belly grew bigger and bigger, she still wasn't pregnant. If she really got ten months pregnant, she wouldn't know how to explain it.
The best thing to do now is to get rid of this hot potato in her stomach as soon as possible; she was extremely anxious.
"Instead of living in constant fear, I might as well fake a miscarriage. There'll be a recovery period. Even if Wang Yayun is ruthless, she wouldn't make me start taking medication again then, would she?"
She silently calculated in her heart that if Wang Yayun knew that she had lost her baby, she would definitely be furious. However, she could find some excuse to blame Shu Ying, and then she could get away unscathed. Not only could she keep her current position, but she could also have a few days of peace while pretending to be in postpartum confinement.
The thought of that old woman trying to give her Fang Deshan's morning urine to drink made Xie Wanying's stomach churn.
After carefully considering the pros and cons, she decided to go to the hospital in the next couple of days to retrieve the blood pack. Then, she would tell everyone that Shu Ying had framed her. If she continued to delay, she would have no way to hide her pregnancy.
It was already quite dark outside. Xie Wanying tossed and turned in her bedroom, unable to sleep soundly. She didn't know how much time had passed, but when she looked out the window and saw that the sky was beginning to lighten, she finally felt a little sleepy.
As dawn broke, Huang Meiling and her husband were already on their way. They went to a supermarket near the base and bought a lot of things, big and small.
"Last time we went back in a hurry and didn't have time to prepare gifts for the children. This time we must not neglect them. Yueyue and Yangyang are at the age where they are studying, so I bought them educational toys. I have also prepared a gift for Yingying. As for my daughter, I am thinking of buying her some clothes that fit her well and some jewelry. Little girls inevitably love to look pretty."
Huang Meiling chattered on and on. She had noticed Xie Mingzhu's simple clothes when she last saw her, but girls her age should dress more brightly to be more lively, since they love to look beautiful.
Xie Wenyuan was also carrying a lot of things, wanting to give Xie Mingzhu anything he encountered along the way.
The two of them had almost no room left in the car with their belongings. They were already seated and eagerly waiting for the car to depart. Xie Wenyuan looked at Huang Meiling with some nervousness.
"Do you think my outfit is a bit inappropriate? Look at my hair, isn't it messy? I bought this outfit the year my son got married, and I've only worn it once. I haven't worn it in years, and it seems a little unevenly ironed."
When Xie Wenyuan is nervous, he tends to talk a lot, and sometimes he doesn't even know what he's saying.
Huang Meiling was amused by his appearance. "I've never seen you this nervous when we got married. At the base, you always wore an old cotton coat. Your clothes are older than Zhiyan's age, and you never changed them. Why are you so cautious after going back?"
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