“I once read a novel by O. Henry, in which there was a commentary on dog lovers. I found it interesting, so I looked up some books on psychology, and I never expected to use it.”
"It's so nice to have a learned husband," Qin Xiaoyu said, showering him with compliments, which A Lei appreciated.
"You're not bad either, you thought of that too."
"Uh, is it really okay for us to keep flattering each other like this? Aren't you ashamed?"
"What's so great about it? I'm just telling the truth."
A married couple is all about pampering and admiring each other.
This show is different from the one in Hong Kong.
Master Liang and Jie Wei have both had some new works, and they look more mature now.
Zhou Yue unified the style and fixed a certain tone, and the works became a series, so they were no longer so scattered.
The most outstanding one was Xu Jingye, who had another creative burst after returning from Hong Kong.
Ever since Su Ju broke up with him, his inspiration had been fleeting, but now it's harvest season, it's bursting forth.
If this event were moved to Hong Kong, the effect might only be slightly better than the last one. But if it were held on the mainland, it would be completely different. There's no comparison, no harm done; it can only be described as perfect.
This fashion show once again attracted extensive coverage, with several major media outlets dedicating large sections to it.
Focusing entirely on the development of national light industry is indeed a great thing for the country and its people. Qin Xiaoyu has chosen the right path.
She set an example for her peers and put a series of support policies into practice, which was a win-win situation.
As Qin Xiaoyu expected, Qing Xiaoxu called again to talk about her opening a factory.
Qin Xiaoyu reluctantly agreed to let Xu Jingye's "Unseen Series" be listed in the company, which also secured some preferential policies. Not putting all your eggs in one basket is the most reliable business strategy.
News also came from my hometown that the new factory is about to be put into use. Thanks to the city's assistance, they acquired the old factory buildings of two other factories, so there was no hassle of a long construction period. All that's needed is simple preparation before the machines can be moved in.
After returning to his hometown for a period of time, Master Liang managed the technical department very well. Several key personnel were able to work independently, and when they were sent out to other branches, new talent quickly emerged.
Qin Xiaoyu's career has entered a period of rapid growth, flourishing and expanding its territory at a visible pace. She can now simply sit back and enjoy the fruits of her labor.
For her, this was just the beginning, far from satisfying her ambitions.
Ambition is not something you talk about, nor is it something you wear on your face.
Outwardly, her former sharpness has become more subdued. In addition, her body is becoming increasingly clumsy, and her movements are not as agile as before. The Qin Xiaoyu who was always vigilant in battle is gone, replaced by a leisurely and carefree young woman.
Relaxed, comfortable, and tranquil, it exudes an irresistible charm.
Who wouldn't love such a petite woman?
Just then, A Lei's publication was preparing manuscripts for the next issue, so Qin Xiaoyu asked him to create a special issue.
Xu Jingye, along with several photographers, busied himself capturing moments, managing to produce shots with an international flair.
The cover of this issue originally featured a pre-selected print model, but A Lei insisted on having Qin Xiaoyu on it.
"I look awful like this, no way!" Qin Xiaoyu shook her head repeatedly. She wouldn't even appear on a magazine cover when she wasn't pregnant, so how could she agree now that she's heavily pregnant?
“You really don’t know how beautiful you are. Just let Xu Jingye take a picture of you and you’ll know.”
A Lei insisted, and Qin Xiaoyu thought maybe he wanted to keep her pregnancy photos. It didn't really matter; if it didn't work out, she wouldn't force herself on him.
Xu Jingye arranged for her to sit in an office with soft lighting, and many design drawings were scattered on the desk. She slightly sat up, one hand covering her collar, the other reaching for a pen. A Lei called her name, and she looked up.
This moment was frozen in time.
Even after the magazine was published, Qin Xiaoyu still couldn't believe that the beautiful woman was her.
Her gaze was gentle and tender, her slightly plump figure radiating maternal warmth. The four large characters casually displayed on the table, "Sun and Moon Clothing," were like her child.
It is said that this issue sold out like hotcakes, setting a new sales record for the magazine since its inception.
“When Jiajia is born, I want to show him that his mother is always working, working, working, and doesn’t pay any attention to us.” A Lei sat on the sofa reading a magazine, with Hanhan and his little sister sitting on either side of him. All three of them cast disapproving glances at him.
"You guys!" Qin Xiaoyu scolded angrily, but then her stomach cramped and Jiajia kicked her, making her cry out in pain.
"Look, Jiajia is with us!" The three of them burst into laughter, and Qin Xiaoyu couldn't help but laugh too.
With the Spring Festival approaching, the most important thing in the family is Qin Xiaoyu's belly.
Aunt Wang suddenly called long distance and said she had a dream that Qin Xiaoyu was about to give birth.
The old lady was always talking nonsense, and when she said this, the whole family took it seriously and treated it like a major threat.
They kept a close watch on Qin Xiaoyu, not letting her go anywhere.
Finally, Zhou Xing's mother and A Lei discussed it and decided to send Qin Xiaoyu to the hospital for hospitalization.
We booked the best room, which was at the very back of the corridor and quite quiet.
Qin Xiaoyu herself has never had a child, but she has seen many people around her come and go. Some have had simple lives, like Zhou Yue, while others have faced life-or-death situations, like Xiao Si Sao.
So it's a lie that she says she's not afraid. A Lei noticed that she was talking much less and was often lost in thought, knowing that she was unsure of herself.
"Don't be afraid, I'm always by your side, nothing will happen," Aree reassured him.
"I'm not worried about anything. If there are any problems, you just focus on raising the child well." Qin Xiaoyu finally got the point across.
“You’re so boring,” A Lei said, his eyes reddening.
That night, Qin Xiaoyu slept very restlessly, not because she was picky about where she was sleeping, but because she suddenly remembered something that had happened a long time ago.
She had forgotten everything from her past life. This life, from poverty to great wealth, felt like a dream.
For some reason, she thought of Zhou Xing, who was sleeping alone in the north. Guangzhou was the last place he lived in, where he was laid to rest, but they had moved here instead—what a cruel twist of fate.
She was drowsy, sleepiness was creeping in, and her eyelids started to droop.
"Wake up!" She was startled and opened her eyes in fright when she heard Aunt Wang's sharp shout.
She felt something strange below her, something cool, and when she reached down to touch it, she found it was blood.
During her prenatal checkup, it was discovered that her pelvis was very narrow, making vaginal delivery unsuitable. Fortunately, the baby wasn't too big, and she wanted to try for a vaginal birth, since babies born via cesarean section experience the final compression, which isn't good for cerebellar development.
But when the contractions actually started, she realized what kind of choice she had made.
She tried to endure it, but even with her teeth clenched, a painful groan still escaped her lips. A-Lei stayed by her side, suffering even more than she did.
"Shall we do a C-section?" A Lei couldn't help but ask again and again.
"No, wait." Qin Xiaoyu's hair was soaked with sweat. She still had hope and could hold on a little longer.
After a day and a night, little Jiajia finally came into the world.
It's a boy.
Continue read on readnovelmtl.com
