As she spoke, Shu Ying looked at Huang Meiling and Xie Wenyuan.
"Mom and Dad, your work is so important, don't let me take time off work and cause you any problems. I'll call you if something really happens."
Xie Wenyuan and Huang Meiling waved their hands.
“We’ve already discussed it. Once you’re further along in your pregnancy, we’ll take leave to stay home and take care of you.”
"The research isn't too intense lately, and it's been approved by the higher-ups, so don't worry about us. Just take better care of yourself."
"Yes, Yingying, right now your health is the most important thing for our family."
"Not to mention us, even Zhiyan, who is usually so calm and composed, took leave immediately to accompany you when he heard that you were secretly coming for a prenatal checkup today."
At this point, Xie Mingzhu crossed her arms and hummed twice.
"But that kid wasn't lucky enough; I took his place."
“You have enough of us by your side, you don’t need him.”
"And the reason you have to go through so much trouble and hardship during your pregnancy is all thanks to that brat, isn't it?"
"The culprit doesn't deserve to accompany you to your prenatal checkup!"
Shu Ying couldn't help but laugh after hearing this.
"Why do you make it sound like accompanying me to my prenatal checkup is some kind of great thing? I think you guys are the ones who are working hard."
Xie Mingzhu quickly waved her hand.
"What are you thinking? We don't feel tired at all."
"That's right, being able to be with you, to know as soon as possible whether the baby in your belly is healthy, and to know whether you are healthy, that's the most important thing for us."
"Alright, stop overthinking. Aren't you happy to have me with you? Do you really think that brat Xie Zhiyan is more important than me?"
Xie Mingzhu looked at Shu Ying with feigned sadness.
Shu Ying smiled, leaned on Xie Mingzhu's shoulder, and took Xie Mingzhu's arm with both hands.
"Of course, my older sister is the best, and she's the most important."
"With my sister here, we don't need him!"
Xie Mingzhu nodded with a satisfied smile.
"She truly is my good sister."
The four elders standing nearby couldn't help but laugh at the two of them making funny faces.
Meanwhile, Xie Zhiyan, who had been forced to return to work at the camp from his home, sneezed three times in a row, and inexplicably felt a chill down his back and his nose was a little itchy.
He couldn't help but curl his fingers and rub his nose.
I wonder who's been talking about him behind his back...
For some reason, as soon as this thought came to mind, Xie Zhiyan pictured his older sister and Shu Ying leaving home hand in hand.
Xie Zhiyan chuckled and shook his head.
My older sister even took my place at my wife's prenatal checkup.
He tried for a long time, but he didn't even get a chance.
Xie Zhiyan sighed with inexplicable melancholy.
Why does it feel like my wife needs me even less now that she's pregnant?
His sister took care of everything for him, from food and clothing to shelter and transportation, and both sets of parents were also busy with chores, so he didn't even have a chance to say a word.
Tsk tsk... I'm really losing my status in this family.
Xie Zhiyan smiled self-deprecatingly and helplessly.
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The test results came back quickly.
"The report indicates that everything is fine."
As Xie Mingzhu spoke, she let out a huge sigh of relief. The whole family felt much more relaxed and looked at Shu Ying with smiles on their faces.
"Yingying, the doctor just said that all three babies' heartbeats are very stable. If nothing unexpected happens, my little nephew and niece will be able to meet us in two months!"
Two months...
Upon hearing the date, Shu Ying was momentarily stunned.
The day I found out I was pregnant feels like it was just yesterday.
I can't believe it, my baby's due date is only two months away...
Time really flies.
Two months... are just around the corner.
It seems she needs to talk to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in advance to finish her work quickly and efficiently, and try not to leave too many loose ends.
The remaining, less urgent matters that are easier to handle can only be left to Du Zhiwei and Zhou Weizhou for now.
Since the last reception hosted by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Du Zhiwei's attitude towards her seems to have changed a lot without her even realizing it.
As if realizing that she hadn't gotten into the Ministry of Foreign Affairs solely through connections, but rather because of her genuine talent and abilities, she became much more polite in her speech.
Even recently, when Du Zhiwei had questions she didn't know how to answer, she came to ask Shu Ying for help.
Although it's still a bit awkward, and I'm somewhat unwilling to lower my stance.
But it's much better than before; Shu Ying can feel her gradual change.
For Du Zhiwei, this change in attitude must have been quite difficult.
After all, she used to be very open about everything and spoke too confidently, which made her feel awkward.
Shu Ying didn't care and remained as attentive and patient with every colleague. When Du Zhiwei came to ask questions, she tried her best to help.
After all, in her eyes, Du Zhiwei was just an ordinary colleague who hadn't done anything to seriously harm her. At most, she had just thrown a tantrum like a child, which was insignificant.
If you have to interact with them for work, then treat them politely and maintain a comfortable but not too close relationship.
Of course, Shu Ying wouldn't have much interaction with her in private.
After all, Du Zhiwei's personality isn't suitable for close friendships.
Shu Ying's attitude was lukewarm and unpredictable in Du Zhiwei's eyes.
She didn't know what Shu Ying was thinking, but because of what she had done in the past, she couldn't get too close to her, lest others think she was shameless...
As a result, Du Zhiwei found it difficult to gauge the appropriate level of intimacy, and often only under the pretext of work-related contact could she "casually" ask Shu Ying a few questions.
She sometimes wanted to ask Shuying questions, but she was afraid that if she asked too many or too deep questions, Shuying would just say "no comment" and she would feel too embarrassed, so she was a little afraid to ask.
Unfortunately, the questions she wanted to ask Shu Ying were known only to Shu Ying in the entire Ministry of Foreign Affairs…
After several months, Du Zhiwei was extremely frustrated, unable to move forward or backward, feeling suffocated with anger.
On her way to work at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs today, Du Zhiwei racked her brains trying to figure out what work-related excuse to use to approach Shu Ying and "casually" ask her the question.
When they arrived at the workplace, they found that Shu Ying's seat was empty.
Upon further inquiry, it was learned that Shuying had taken the day off for a prenatal checkup and hadn't returned all morning.
Du Zhiwei was on the verge of collapse. She slumped listlessly into a chair, staring at the ceiling speechlessly, her gums throbbing with anxiety, yet she was completely helpless.
How could she be so blind as to offend Shu Ying?
If Shuying hadn't been asked about those key issues this morning, she wouldn't have known how to handle them at all...
If they were closer, she might even call to ask for advice.
Unfortunately, she was arrogant at first and said too many thoughtless things.
So much so that now the department has entrusted so many important tasks to Shuying, and she has to deal with Shuying almost every day; the work simply cannot proceed without Shuying…
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