Chapter 164 A perfectly good topic suddenly turns sour
The three of them left the clinic in high spirits, filled with anticipation for the child in Zhang Zhaodi's womb.
Overwhelmed by the good news that she was about to become a grandmother, Xu Cuilian held Zhang Zhaodi's hand and earnestly gave her some advice:
"The doctor said that you've been overworked lately, which is why your pregnancy is unstable and you're experiencing abdominal pain and dizziness. The bamboo weaving workshop will be managed by your maternal grandfather. You should stay home and rest during this time."
Zhang Zhaodi was reluctant, but this was evident on her face: "Mother, the doctor didn't prescribe any medicine to prevent miscarriage. My baby is fine. I'll only go to the workshop for a few hours from now on, so I won't tire myself out."
Making bamboo weaving is quite tiring, but it's much easier than working in the fields under the scorching sun.
She knew her own health; even after working for three or four hours a day, she could still get a good rest.
Otherwise, if they stop making bamboo weaving for several months, those customers will not see the new products for a long time, and their love will gradually disappear. Then all the efforts she and An'an had made before would be in vain.
Xu Cuilian felt that the child was more important, and she knew that saying too much would be displeasing, so she kept glancing at Sheng An, hoping that she could help persuade her.
Upon receiving the signal, Sheng An quickly mediated between the mother-in-law and daughter-in-law: "Zhao Di, your sister-in-law is only thinking of you and the child. Only if you recover will the child recover, right? Given your current condition, you really need to rest."
Xu Cuilian nodded repeatedly, while Zhang Zhaodi grew anxious and grabbed Sheng An's hand, wanting to speak.
Before she could speak, Sheng An changed the subject and advised Xu Cuilian: "Aunt, the doctor just said that there is nothing wrong with the baby in Zhao Di's belly. It would be unbearable for a normal person to stay at home all day resting and doing nothing. Why not let Zhao Di rest for a few days and go back to the workshop after you are sure she is okay? She can work half a day and rest half a day. That way she won't be bored or tired."
Xu Cuilian hesitated, but when she met her daughter-in-law's pleading gaze, she didn't want this matter to cause any rift between them, so she agreed to the compromise suggestion: "Alright, let's do as An'an says."
Zhang Zhaodi secretly breathed a sigh of relief, took her mother-in-law's arm, and smiled, "Thank you, Mother."
Xu Cuilian patted the back of her hand: "Why thank me? It's Da Kui who's incompetent, making you busy making money while you're pregnant."
Zhang Zhaodi hurriedly said, "We have plenty of food and drink at home. It's just that I can't stay idle. It has nothing to do with Da Kui."
Xu Cuilian wasn't really blaming her son. Hearing Zhang Zhaodi say this made her feel very comforted: "A good wife like you is hard to find even with a lantern. If Da Kui doesn't know how to cherish you, I'll break his legs for you."
Zhang Zhaodi chuckled, a hint of shyness on her face: "Don't worry, Mother, Da Kui treats me very well."
Da Kui isn't particularly meticulous, but he's honest, diligent, and obedient. He'll quietly remember her habits and preferences and treat her well in his own way.
In their little home, he did whatever she asked. She had nothing to be dissatisfied about marrying such a husband.
Hearing the harmonious conversation between the mother-in-law and daughter-in-law, Sheng An felt a great sense of relief.
The younger sister-in-law, as the mother-in-law, doesn't cause trouble and wholeheartedly hopes that her son and daughter-in-law will be loving and affectionate. This alone can avoid most mother-in-law and daughter-in-law conflicts.
One major reason for discord between mothers-in-law and daughters-in-law is that the mother-in-law doesn't know her place and wants to keep her son by her side. She can't stand seeing her son treat her daughter-in-law well and even tries to sow discord between them.
It would be a miracle if the relationship between a mother-in-law and daughter-in-law were good under such circumstances.
Xu Cuilian chatted and laughed with her daughter-in-law, but didn't let her niece-in-law Sheng An off the hook: "An'an, you and Jin Nian have been married for a year, when are you planning to have a child?"
The words were phrased tactfully, but Sheng An saw the worry in her aunt's eyes. Was she worried that she couldn't have children, or that her marital life with Xu Jinnian was not harmonious?
Sheng An looked down at her lower abdomen, feeling quite puzzled.
Logically speaking, she was in good health, not only gaining weight and growing taller, but also having regular periods every month. She and Xu Jinnian also had frequent nighttime activities, so it was indeed strange that she hadn't gotten pregnant.
For now, Sheng An could only feign disappointment and respond to Xu Cuilian's question with, "Perhaps our bond as mother and son hasn't quite arrived yet."
As she spoke, she glanced at Zhang Zhaodi's belly and showed an envious expression.
Xu Cuilian dared not continue the topic and nodded repeatedly: "Yes, yes, yes, it's not the right time yet. You two are still young, you'll have a child sooner or later."
Zhang Zhaodi also thought that Sheng An was sad because she hadn't gotten pregnant yet, so she quickly held her hand and comforted her silently.
Sheng An nodded slightly, but in reality, she was about to lose her composure and could only walk forward in silence.
Seeing her like this, the mother-in-law and daughter-in-law dared not speak, and secretly prayed in their hearts that their niece-in-law (good sister) would get pregnant soon.
When they got home, none of the Zhang family members were there; they had gone to the countryside to collect live pigs.
Sheng An didn't get to see Zhang Dai Kui's ecstatic expression when he found out he was going to be a father. He told Zhang Zhao Di about Li Xin Hui's request for custom bamboo weaving, and chatted with her for a while before leaving.
After riding back to Shengyuan, Sheng An took the horse to the stable to feed it. Then, he went upstairs to the second floor to share the good news of Zhang Zhaodi's pregnancy with Xu Jinnian, who was reading a book.
Seeing that the man's expression was indifferent and there was nothing unusual about him, she was somewhat dissatisfied with his reaction: "Da Kui is a year younger than you, got married a year later than you, and became a father before you. Don't you have anything to say?"
Xu Jinnian put his arm around Sheng An's slender waist, lifted her up so she could straddle his lap, and his clear gaze fell on her lower abdomen: "Yes."
Sheng An placed her hands on the man's chest, carefully observing his expression: "Speak, I want to hear it."
Xu Jinnian pulled her hands away, tightened his arms around her, pressing her upper body close to his chest, and leaned in to kiss her lips, which were so close to his own. He said, as if blaming himself and feeling guilty:
"I failed to get An'an pregnant because I didn't try hard enough. I will definitely not let An'an down tonight."
Sheng An: "..."
How did a perfectly good topic suddenly turn sour?
Sheng An punched the man in the chest in annoyance, then bit his lip in a fit of rage: "You're the only one with a mouth, talking dirty in broad daylight!"
Xu Jinnian chuckled softly, his chest heaving: "An'an doesn't like it?"
Sheng An glared, but her ears turned red: "Whether I like it or not is not up to me."
Even if she says she doesn't like it, this guy won't believe her. He'll just try to get her to change her mind and force her to admit it before he'll give up.
She must be stupid to give him an excuse to cause trouble after being fooled so many times.
A hint of disappointment flashed in Xu Jinnian's eyes as his warm lips lingered on the woman's ear: "Does An'an want a child?"
Sheng An felt weak all over from his teasing, and breathed heavily as she dodged his lingering kiss: "Let it be. You can't force it. It's not something I can have just because I want it."
Besides, she didn't want to give birth so early; she wanted to wait until she avoided the death calamity of her previous life.
Thinking of the child who died in the womb in her previous life, Sheng An felt a dull, stinging pain in her chest, as if a bucket of ice water had been poured over her, making her lose all interest. She buried her head in the man's arms and remained silent.
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