How did Ye Siting and Lu Yuan fare in the martial arts arena? The answer is self-evident. Look at Ye Siting, after returning home, he lay in bed for three whole days. And look at Lu Yuan, he was full of energy, taking his wife out for walks everywhere.
Liu Ting rushed to the Ye family home and yelled at Lu Pan. Only then did the Ye family realize that Lu Pan was pregnant!
Seeing Liu Ting's sullen expression, Ye's mother had no choice but to walk over and pull her to sit down beside her. Liu Ting sighed and said, "What kind of nonsense is this? If she were younger, I wouldn't care. But look at her now, she's 45 years old, an elderly mother! Pregnancy and childbirth are so dangerous!"
Although Ye's mother was surprised to learn that her daughter-in-law was pregnant, she was still very happy deep down. Since Yingying started high school and became busy with her studies, she, as the grandmother, had seen her very few times. If she had a little one to enjoy by her side... she could accept it.
However, just as Liu Ting had feared, her daughter-in-law's current health seemed to be quite good. But enduring ten long and arduous months of pregnancy and childbirth at her age was already incredibly difficult, and the various health problems that might result from caring for the child afterwards would easily outweigh the benefits and lead to regret.
Just then, Lu Pan, who had been observing silently from the side, noticed that after Liu Ting talked with her mother-in-law for a while, she slowly got up as if to leave. Upon seeing this, Lu Pan's face instantly blossomed into a bright smile. She quickly stepped forward, affectionately took Liu Ting's arm, and then turned to Ye's mother, sweetly saying, "Mom, don't worry, I'll see my mother off."
Mother Ye smiled and nodded, watching the mother and daughter walk slowly forward. She and Liu Ting had known each other for a long time, having crossed paths when they were both young. Back then, Liu Ting was outgoing, straightforward, and adorable. Although the Lu family later encountered some difficulties and struggled to make ends meet, the Ye family always offered a helping hand and actively mediated. Because of this, when the Lu family returned to Beijing, the friendship between the two families deepened, and their relationship remained quite harmonious. Especially since her eldest son married Lu Pan, this close family alliance had been further consolidated and strengthened.
She understood, of course, that Liu Ting's temper stemmed from her concern for Lu Pan. So, she wisely refrained from disturbing the mother and daughter, instead deliberately giving them a private space where they could talk in peace.
Lu Pan and Liu Ting slowly moved towards the front door. Lu Pan first looked around to make sure there was no one else near their front door before lowering her voice and whispering in Liu Ting's ear, "Mom, I really want to keep this child this time. If you're really worried about my health, why don't you go back and talk to Duo Duo and ask her to prepare a health-preserving pill for me?"
Upon hearing this, Liu Ting frowned, rolled her eyes, and replied irritably, "You! Do you really think those health pills are like hawthorn pills, something you can eat whenever you want? And don't you know how precious this stuff is?"
After her mother said that, Lu Pan was silent for a moment, but quickly raised her head again, looked at Liu Ting with a firm gaze, and continued to plead, "Mom, please, just go home and ask Duoduo for me, okay?"
Liu Ting was utterly helpless and had absolutely no desire to acknowledge the person in front of her. This child had caused her so much worry since she was little! She finally graduated from university, only to insist on joining the army. Later, she found out it was because she was the eldest son of the Ye family; the family figured it was fine, as long as she got married, it was better than being stuck with her. Who would have thought that now their daughter was married with children, had retired from the army, and was about to go to university, only to find out she was pregnant with her second child! How could her body possibly handle this!
Although she felt a little resentful, Liu Ting was still more concerned for her daughter than anything else. So, she gently patted the other's hand and said earnestly, "I think it's not appropriate for me to talk to Duo Duo about this. It would be better if you did it yourself. You know, you two sisters have always had a very good relationship."
She hesitated for a moment, then lowered her head and whispered as if afraid of being overheard, "Mom, it's not that I don't want to talk to Duoduo, it's just... you know Duoduo, she's really a strong woman these days! Sometimes when she speaks, her sharp and assertive manner is just like Grandpa's. To be honest, every time I face her like that, I'm a little scared."
Hearing her daughter's words, Liu Ting was taken aback for a moment, then couldn't help but laugh. She reached out and gently patted Lu Pan's head, saying with a smile, "You're such a big girl now, how come you've learned to be afraid? If you're afraid of this, then who did all those naughty things before?" As she spoke, she pointed to Lu Pan's still relatively flat stomach, her eyes full of teasing.
Seeing this, Lu Pan scratched her head a little embarrassedly, then chuckled and said coquettishly, "Oh, Mom, I knew you loved me the most! How about this, you can tell Duo Duo what's going on for me first, so when I go to talk to her, at least she won't scold me harshly, right?"
Liu Ting rolled her eyes at her and said irritably, "Hmph, it would be strange if she didn't scold you! But since you've asked me for help, I'll reluctantly lend you a hand."
After seeing Liu Ting off, Lu Pan returned to the house. As soon as she entered, Ye's mother greeted her with concern, holding a steaming cup of water. She said, "Xiao Fen, you're pregnant now, so you absolutely can't touch those drinks or coffee anymore! Here, drink some water to soothe your throat. If you don't like the taste, I'll have the nanny squeeze some fresh juice for you right away."
Lu Pan smiled at Ye's mother and said softly, "Mom, thank you, but I really can't eat anything right now. I just want to go back to my room, lie down for a while, and take a nap."
Upon hearing this, Mother Ye quickly nodded and replied, "Alright, alright, go quickly, don't tire yourself out!" As she spoke, she gently patted Lu Pan's back, as if afraid that she might stumble.
Watching Lu Pan walk into the bedroom and gently close the door, Ye's mother's smile grew even brighter. At that moment, she finally understood why her son had been beaten so badly by Lu Yuan. If it had been her own daughter in that situation, she probably wouldn't have even given Lu Yuan a chance to make a move; she would have already rushed up and dealt with that blind fool herself. However, when she thought about her soon-to-be-born, adorable granddaughter or grandson, Ye's mother's heart was filled with boundless joy and anticipation; that overflowing happiness seemed to emanate from the depths of her heart.
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