Qin Xiaoyu reached into A Lei's large hand and let him hold it, silently making a wish in her heart that this man would always be by her side.
The children were very excited because they had seen the meteor shower. When they got home, they saw Zhou Xing's mother waiting for them in the living room and immediately ran over to report.
"We went to watch the meteor shower. I wished for a little brother, or a little sister if you want one," the younger sister said first.
Zhou Xing's mother gave Qin Xiaoyu a meaningful look, then smiled and hugged her younger sister.
When Qin Xiaoyu and A Lei lay back on the bed, she felt tired. She had been feeling listless lately. A Lei didn't say anything, just propped his head up and stared at her.
"How did you know I was pregnant?" Qin Xiaoyu's eyelids were already drooping, but she forced herself to ask.
"Why wouldn't I know? It's my child. Are you still trying to hide it from me?"
"Well, I'm afraid if you find out, you'll restrict my freedom."
"If you take care of your health, I won't restrict you."
"Thank you... for today..." Qin Xiaoyu fell asleep with only half a sentence in her mouth.
Ah Lei had good intentions. The reason why Qin Xiaoyu was reluctant to announce her pregnancy was not only because she was afraid of losing her freedom, but also because she was afraid that her two children would not accept the new member of the family.
A Lei took them to make a wish. Whether it was a younger brother or sister, they were all born from their wishes and had already received their blessings.
What were originally ordinary things became heartwarming and beautiful because of A Lei's extra care.
Qin Xiaoyu knew she had married the right person.
The family found out quickly. They understood Qin Xiaoyu and A Lei's intentions and didn't make a big fuss about it; they acted very naturally.
Hanhan and her younger sister were very happy when they heard about it.
"Wishes made at the meteor shower are so effective! Dad, I want to make another wish! I want to get 100% on every subject in my final exams!" The little girl kept pestering A-Lei to go see the meteor shower and make a wish. The world of children is so pure and innocent.
Mrs. Fang had originally said she was going to come, but upon hearing this, she couldn't wait any longer.
Her house was not far from A Lei's place; they were two four-story buildings next to each other. One of the buildings was inhabited by people who spoke a rural dialect that A Lei didn't recognize and couldn't communicate with.
It was only after Qin Xiaoyu brought Cheng Fuyue over that they finally understood the situation.
This was arranged by the old lady who originally looked after the house. She had lived here for over ten years without ever seeing the owner come over. As she got older, she wanted to return to the countryside to live a peaceful life, so she sent her niece and her family to look after the house while she went back to the countryside to retire.
Qin Xiaoyu then realized that it wasn't a joke that wealthy people bought houses for their servants to live in. And so they lived there for over a decade without anyone interfering.
Hearing that the owner had arrived, they quickly emptied the house.
Fortunately, they were still somewhat disciplined and only stayed in the guest rooms and downstairs; they didn't move from the master bedroom.
Mrs. Fang was still very unhappy and moved into another building under her breath. This building remained empty, but it was cleaned regularly and was very tidy.
Qin Xiaoyu has now been deprived of her right to drive, and A Lei has to follow her everywhere she goes. She doesn't dare to ask for freedom, and thinking about the things she has done, she knows how scary it is.
Since Ye Qiu came to help, although he can't compare to Man Aihong, he's still a valuable asset, much stronger than Factory Director Fei. After all, he's a seasoned veteran who's been in the fashion district for several years.
After a period of adjustment, the system for issuing agency rights has become more and more mature, and most of the loopholes have been plugged. As long as we follow the rules, we can achieve twice the result with half the effort.
After Qin Xiaoyu vaguely passed through the sleepy early pregnancy period, she suddenly realized that two months had passed since she returned from the fashion show in Shanghai.
These past few days, her energy has returned. She can eat and drink well. Zhou Xing's mother and Mrs. Fang sit at the table, watching her eat from either side, their eyes full of joy, as if every bite is being fed to the baby in her belly.
"It looks like a daughter to me. Look, she's not showing yet," Mrs. Fang muttered.
“I think it looks like a boy. When Xiaoyue was pregnant, you couldn’t tell her belly from her back.” Zhou Xing’s mother has her own theory.
"Anyway, we'll have to have more babies, so it doesn't matter whether this one is a boy or a girl." Mrs. Fang was very open-minded, but Zhou Xing's mother was worried. She was afraid that their family favored boys over girls, so she told A Lei a little secret.
"Don't worry, Mom. Xiaoyu can have any more children if she wants, or just this one. I'll accept it whether it's a boy or a girl," A Lei said simply, which put Zhou Xing's mother at ease.
"Don't overthink it. I overheard you talking to Old Wang's wife on the phone the other day, and you were talking for ages without getting to the point. Why didn't you ask her to do a fortune telling?" Commander Zhou couldn't help but complain to Zhou Xing's mother.
"You didn't even remind me!" Zhou Xing's mother turned around and went to make a phone call.
This Aunt Wang is really strange. She can answer everyone else's questions in a very clear way, but when it comes to Qin Xiaoyu, she keeps quiet and avoids giving a definite answer. After asking her for a long time, even Zhou Xing's mother, who has a good temper, got angry.
She hung up the phone and sat back on the sofa, fuming.
"Look at you, if she doesn't want to talk, she doesn't have to. Why are you getting so angry?" Commander Zhou complained again.
"You're the one who told me to ask, and you're the one who told me not to ask, you're blocking me from both sides!" Zhou Xing's mother vented her anger on Commander Zhou, and then she was fine, humming a song as she went to cook some tonic for Qin Xiaoyu.
Jie Wei has been at a clothing factory in the suburbs for the past few days. Someone has made a connection with another factory nearby that wants to sell, and he came to ask Qin Xiaoyu for advice.
With production booming, Qin Xiaoyu had considered acquiring another factory locally, and now seemed like the perfect time.
The shop was rather deserted; it was obvious Ye Qiu wasn't there. She wanted it to be lively both upstairs and downstairs.
"Little Fish, I have something to tell you." Ye Qiu arrived a step later than her. For some reason, it had only rained a few drops today, yet she was still wearing a shawl.
"Sister Ye, what do you mean? You have a cold? A phone call would have been enough, why did you have to come all the way over?"
"It's not a cold, it's pregnancy," Ye Qiu said awkwardly.
"What do you mean, 'I've got it'?" Qin Xiaoyu was momentarily confused.
"Oh my god! That's wonderful, Ye Qiu, you're pregnant!" Sister Su threw down the clothes she was holding and hugged Ye Qiu. Both women were in tears. Only those who had been through it could understand what this pregnancy meant for Ye Qiu.
"You're pregnant?" Qin Xiaoyu understood. Pregnant women are often sentimental, and she started wiping away tears as well.
"That bastard said he wouldn't let me do anything, just stay home and rest. He was so happy he didn't sleep all night, saying he wanted to thank his benefactor," Ye Qiu said shyly.
"My benefactor is my brother-in-law?" Qin Xiaoyu was surprised. It seemed that Zhou Yue's family was about to have some excitement.
Arela took Qin Xiaoyu and Ye Qiu to Zhou Yue's house. Before they even entered the street, they could hear the deafening sounds of gongs and drums, as well as a lion dance troupe. A banner had already been hung on Zhou Yue's front door, proclaiming her as the "God of Fertility, Doctor Deng."
The door was open, and henchmen were constantly carrying things inside. Zhou Yue stood on the steps, her face full of helplessness.
Zhou Xing's mother and Commander Zhou, who weren't originally there, rushed over upon hearing the news, and they were also completely bewildered.
The living room floor was covered with fresh flowers, fruits, wine, tea, and various snacks. Was they trying to worship Deng Jianyan?
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