Xu Ningyan hadn't spoken up earlier because she saw that Jiang Yuan was happy and that she could accept the arrangements made.
But she needs someone to take her to work? The distance isn't far to begin with, and she's just pregnant, not about to die. It can't be that serious!
With his lackeys around every day, how could anything go wrong?
He quickly refused: "Mom, don't exaggerate! I'm perfectly healthy, and I have a lackey. What accident could possibly happen? It's only a ten-minute walk. Besides, I start work a little late. If they take me, won't I be late for work? Or I'll have to get up very early?"
Upon hearing this, Jiang Yuan exclaimed, "You're right! Pregnant women need plenty of sleep! Well then, when the pregnancy is further along and the weather gets cold, rainy, or snowy, we'll have to have someone deliver it to us!"
Xu Ningyan had no objection and agreed.
Jiang Zhiyuan then spoke up: "We also need to find a reliable aunt. Yan Yan is pregnant, we can't keep making her cook and do laundry, can we? And the baby will need someone to help take care of it after it's born. Mom, you can inquire around, and I'll ask around too. We need someone with a clean background, who is hardworking, clean, honest, and obedient."
Jiang Yuan was reminded and nodded repeatedly: "You're right! Finding a reliable aunt who can take care of people is the most important thing! How could I forget that! I'll go back and ask. I remember when I lived in the compound before, the person from the Bian family who came from our hometown was quite nice."
After speaking, she looked at her eldest son with satisfaction.
When she was pregnant with her second child, Jiang Zhixing, her eldest son suggested that she hire someone at home to help take care of her.
However, he was too proud back then, and Gu Yong said that his family was not large, and at that time it was a critical period for his promotion. If he hired a nanny at this time, he was afraid that people would attack him and affect his promotion.
Let the eldest child stay home and lend a hand. He can come back and help out when he has time. Just wait it out until the postpartum period is over.
She didn't ask for anything and actually made it through.
Looking back now, it's actually quite easy to tell whether a man truly loves you and whether you're in his heart.
She was just blind and naive back then.
Fortunately, her eldest son did not follow in Gu Yong's footsteps. Seeing how loving the couple was, she felt extremely gratified.
After sending Xu Ningyan home to rest and giving her some final instructions, the mother and son reluctantly went back to work.
Because Jiang Zhiyuan didn't ask the driver to keep it a secret, it seemed he intended for everyone to know. Soon, everyone in the company knew that Jiang Zhiyuan was going to be a father.
Upon hearing this, Sun Zhou immediately ran over to congratulate him, exclaiming, "Wow, you're still got it!"
Those sour words earned them a kick from Jiang Zhiyuan.
Jiang Zhiyuan and Sun Zhou were never polite, and Jiang Zhiyuan went straight to the point: "You should still have those connections, right? We'll come to you for any food or other things Yan Yan needs during her pregnancy!"
Sun Zhou clicked his tongue twice, but didn't refuse.
When Director Liu found out, he specially called Jiang Zhiyuan to his office, looked him up and down, and nodded with satisfaction: "That's more like it! A man should settle down and start a family! He becomes more mature and stable after having a wife and children! Before, you were an old bachelor. Even if the higher-ups wanted to promote you, they would say that you were not married, not mature and stable, and that you were not responsible enough. They would stop you with just one sentence. Now let's see what they have to say!"
He then instructed Jiang Zhiyuan, "Your wife is newly pregnant, so try to spend as much time with her as possible! Women's emotions are volatile after pregnancy, and you can't afford to offend or touch them! You have to treat her like royalty, understand? Don't say I didn't warn you, make time for her, give her whatever she wants! She's risking her life to give birth to our child, she wouldn't hesitate even if it cost us our lives. As long as she doesn't go too far, try to be accommodating and go along with her! You can't act recklessly with them now, understand?"
Jiang Zhiyuan immediately recognized that it was Director Liu's experience-based advice.
He knew that Director Liu and Aunt Zhou had a good relationship, so he didn't usually ask too many questions. He took the opportunity to stay and ask for their advice.
When Director Liu talked about how to take care of and coax pregnant women, even though many years had passed, he still remembered it vividly and spoke with great expertise.
Jiang Zhiyuan simply took out his notebook and quickly wrote down a whole page of notes.
Director Liu was very satisfied with such a diligent and studious attitude.
However, after hearing Jiang Zhiyuan's next sentence, he immediately turned hostile.
"You little bastards! Your wife's only just gotten pregnant, and you're already eyeing my votes? Do you know how hard it is for me to save up these votes? Can't you all just let me have some peace? Get out, get out—"
Jiang Zhiyuan wasn't annoyed. He put the notebook in his pocket and said slowly, "Then it's settled. I'll collect your monthly allowance from this month until my wife gives birth. Just let the finance department know!"
After saying that, he easily left the office after being hit on the head with a teacup by Director Liu.
After securing Director Liu's ticket, Jiang Zhiyuan went to other offices one by one to make arrangements, making sure to contact everyone he could.
Everyone was both annoyed and amused. How could someone who's only just gotten pregnant already be saving up for the baby?
But then I thought about it again, Jiang Zhiyuan is almost thirty years old, and it's normal for him to be excited after finally getting married and having children.
Moreover, when they needed tickets for their wedding and having children, they squeezed a lot out of Jiang Zhiyuan, so now they've finally paid back.
That evening, Jiang Zhixing heard the news and excitedly ran back, circling Xu Ningyan three times, still somewhat incredulous: "I'm going to be an uncle?"
Seeing her youngest son's silly look, Jiang Yuan gave him a push: "Yes, you're going to be an uncle! From now on, all your tickets and stuff should be saved up for your future nephew. You're not allowed to use them for anyone else! Do you hear me?"
Jiang Zhixing nodded repeatedly: "Not to mention my tickets, I save all my salary to buy delicious food for my future nephew and niece."
When Jiang Yuan asked him to move back in and help take care of Xu Ningyan, he agreed without hesitation.
He rode his bicycle out the door, and when he came back, he brought back his usual clothes, daily necessities, and so on.
Jiang Yuan finally had the time and the mood to contact her old acquaintances and friends.
I took some time to go back to the compound, mainly to visit the Bian family and ask where the aunt who used to help them was now and if she would like to work for them.
Entering the compound and looking at the familiar surroundings, after being away for several months, everything had changed, and it all felt somewhat unfamiliar.
On the way to Bian's house, I ran into several acquaintances.
Upon seeing Jiang Yuan, they were all very surprised: "Dr. Jiang? You're back? What happened to you?"
They exchanged suspicious glances, wondering what Jiang Yuan wanted to do back at this time. Gu Yong had already been demoted!
Some were subtly observing Jiang Yuan. After not seeing her for several months, Jiang Yuan did not look haggard at all; on the contrary, she looked even younger. The haggardness and sorrow in her eyes had disappeared, and she appeared bright and cheerful.
I heard before that her eldest son got married, and the wedding was very simple; she didn't invite anyone from the compound.
Now he's come to the compound again, is it for his son or something else?
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