After class, it started raining and snowing outside again, and the snow that had been cleared on both sides of the road was covered with a thick layer.
Zhou Jiao looked down at the sheepskin boots she had put on, tentatively stretched out her right foot and slid it back and forth on the road. Seeing that there was nothing unusual, she smiled and walked with everyone else.
Zhang Guoqing, who was walking behind, answered questions from his classmates while keeping an eye on his wife. He caught a glimpse of this scene from the corner of his eye and absentmindedly studied Zhou Jiao's back.
How do you look at it? How do you doubt it?
He began to think about his wife's behavior since she returned to school. It seemed that he had been careless. Because Zhou Jiao was shy, he suppressed his frustration and did not ask about it in front of others.
After they separated from their classmates at the intersection, Zhang Guoqing, who was still entangled with Yi Jiefang, paid special attention to his wife's movements as she walked towards the path. As expected, she became much more cautious.
"I just got back from my hometown, and I don't plan to go back until the end of the year. How about we go out together next summer vacation? We can borrow a car and go out during winter vacation."
"Okay, it's up to you." Zhang Guoqing was eager to get rid of him and agreed immediately.
"That's what you said."
Zhang Guoqing clenched his fists nervously, wanting to kick the noisy guy away: "If you can borrow a car, I'll go with you. You just got home, why do you want to go out again? Are you going out to have fun?"
Yi Jiefang rolled his eyes and said, "How can you understand my pain? If I don't leave now, will my father throw me into the army? Even my mother can't save me this time."
Under normal circumstances, Zhang Guoqing would have hit his good friend once, saying, "It's your fault for being slow to react." Later, it was his wife who took action to resolve the situation. But thinking about it this way, his heart ached even more.
If he really is pregnant with his second child, it has only been two months since then, so does that mean he almost lost his second child?
Zhang Guoqing gritted his teeth and glanced at his wife in front of him, then shook his head helplessly: "Does my wife have any favorite dishes in the south?"
Yi Jiefang squinted at him with disdain: "She's right in front, why don't you ask her yourself?"
"Don't you always feel that I ignore you?" Zhang Guoqing smiled meaningfully.
Yi Jiefang shuddered when he heard that: "Stop being so disgusting."
"You haven't had a proper meal? It looks like you've had a miserable life. No wonder you've lost so much weight."
"How is that possible? If we weren't so tired from work, we'd all be plump. It'd be a shame if you didn't go. We have sweet and sour pork with pineapple, barbecued pork, roast duck, papaya soup, corn and pork rib soup, everything..."
Before he could finish, Zhang Guoqing burst into laughter. "Blow! Blow hard!" Papaya soup? He glanced at Yi Jiefang deliberately, making a malicious gesture.
Zhou Jiao in front of him also covered her mouth and laughed. This silly boy is not even reliable when lying!
"What are you laughing at? I can still lie to you. If you don't believe me, ask Zhou Jiao. Did my brother treat us more than this that day? It's a private dish. The chef's skills can turn the dish into a work of art."
Zhang Guoqing looked away with an unfathomable expression: "Oh, it seems your brother spent a lot of money."
"That's right! He originally invited you and even prepared a package for you, but since you didn't come, we tried it ourselves. You know what, it tasted really good. I've never seen him take me there before, but he seems to care about you. How can you have such a bullshit relationship based on a few letters?"
Zhang Guoqing smiled and shook his head.
"However, we in the Yi family value getting along well. My brother is also a very friendly person, and you won't suffer any loss by getting along with him. I will take you to the military camp to see him during the summer vacation. He will definitely be very happy."
Bullshit! He'd be a fool to come to my door. If my son were to marry the girl from Yizhe's family, I might as well refuse to accept the letter tomorrow.
"...Jiaojiao, let's ask my brother to take us there next time. I like those packaged cakes the most. Oh, and I have to write to him and ask him to bring some back when he returns to Beijing for the New Year."
Zhang Guoqing no longer wanted to listen to his heart-wrenching ramblings. He took a few steps forward, pulled his wife along, and waved back, "We're here. See you tomorrow."
Yi Jiefang looked ahead and cursed angrily. What the hell? He was just thinking about grabbing a late-night snack. Don't think he can't see that this guy is getting better and is eager to get married.
After entering the dormitory building, students upstairs and downstairs were busy washing and walking back and forth.
Seeing this, Zhang Guoqing let go of her hand and carefully protected her from behind, while responding to everyone's greetings. He walked up the stairs and said softly, "Wife, tell me what kind of cakes you like. There is no shortage of capable people in the city. I will ask someone to make more in private later."
Zhou Jiao was well aware of his ulterior motives. She didn't point it out, but nodded repeatedly with a smile, "It's easy to eat from outsiders, but it's hard to take from outsiders. We'll find someone ourselves for the New Year."
Zhang Guoqing was delighted to hear this. The word "outsider" was used very well; his wife was very clear about the distinction.
The young couple, one seducing and the other coaxing, showed off their affection in the most sweet way and entered the room.
The problem arises again...
Zhang Guoqing saw her sitting upright on the stool, slipping off her shoes, and his eyebrows twitched. He wanted to see when his wife would confess and get leniency.
"Just sit still."
Zhou Jiao looked at the man squatting in front of her with a smile on her face. He gently held her legs on his knees and took off her boots for her.
"Is there any more bird's nest soup?"
"I've eaten it all. It's inconvenient outside."
Zhang Guoqing understood what she meant: "I'll stew some more tonight. Can I eat the donkey-hide gelatin paste?"
"Yes, how..." Zhou Jiao woke up immediately, "Did you guess it?"
Zhang Guoqing rubbed his head in amusement.
"Dirty, you just took off my shoes and haven't washed your hands yet."
"Stop changing the subject." Zhang Guoqing turned around guiltily and went to pour water from the washbasin rack. "You're not going to tell me unless I ask. What are you trying to do?"
"It's too early, I'm afraid it might be a scam." Zhou Jiao smiled sheepishly, "I'm afraid you'll be nervous, so I want to wait a few days to confirm before telling you."
Zhang Guoqing stared at her speechlessly. A long separation is like a newlywed marriage. She hadn't expected this, and how could she hide it from him?
"If you really get pregnant, you can't tell anyone, especially my dad. He'll be terribly nervous."
"Wife, that's a child. He will grow up day by day. How can you hide it? Also, you have to be careful about his diet and other details in your daily life. Tell everyone, and they will help keep an eye on you."
Zhou Jiao shook her head stubbornly. "If I really want to get pregnant, I have to wait until after the New Year. It's very stressful to be watched and cared about by others."
Zhang Guoqing let out a breath. "Okay, you have the final say. Whether you're pregnant or not, you should stay cheerful. Have you been craving anything lately? Are you feeling nauseous?"
"It's the same as when I was pregnant with Ping'an. I didn't have any morning sickness, so I wasn't sure if I was pregnant. Calculating the date, it should have been two months."
Zhang Guoqing touched her belly and said, "How about we go to the hospital for a check-up tomorrow? If you're afraid of being embarrassed, I can take you to a hospital outside."
Zhou Jiao hugged his neck and said, "No! I'll go after the holiday is over."
Zhang Guoqing was shaken by her and was so scared that he quickly compromised.
Damn it, if he keeps shaking his second child, he'll probably run out. Even though he was secretly anxious, he didn't dare show it on his face. He understood better than anyone that the stubborn Zhou Jiao was more stubborn than anyone else.
While Zhang Guoqing was serving her supper, he was thinking about what else he needed to prepare.
He didn't consider Zhou Jiao's concerns about a sham, as his wife wasn't one to hesitate to speak without a clear answer.
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