Chapter 188 Wang Xinxin is pregnant!
The undercurrent in the coffee shop finally ended early because Zhou Rui received an important phone call.
Su Tang walked back to the family compound with a calm expression, the evening breeze blowing on her face.
But she didn't feel at peace at all.
Zhou Rui is more difficult to deal with than imagined. His attempts were blocked, but he will never give up.
He was like a gradually tightening net, and Su Tang could feel the invisible thread quietly approaching.
At night, after coaxing Cheng'an, who was tired from playing, to sleep, Su Tang sat at the desk and turned on the dim desk lamp.
Spreading out the letter paper, she picked up her pen and began to write a letter to Lu Xiao who was far away in the capital.
Xiao:
Good luck with your letter.
The weather in Beijing should be getting warmer now, right? It's still quite chilly here in the mornings and evenings. I still wear that old sweater you left me when I go out sometimes. It keeps me warm.
Cheng'an has grown heavier, and my arms get sore from holding him for a while. Lately, he's been trying to stand up, swaying by the headboard. He almost fell once, and it scared me so much I can't even look away now...
She first wrote about many family matters, her children's growth, and trivial matters in the family compound, as if it was just an ordinary family letter.
The pen tip rustled on the letter paper. Cheng'an was sleeping soundly in the inner room, occasionally uttering a few vague mumblings.
The sound of dogs barking outside the window made the night even more quiet.
However, when she wrote these heartwarming little things, there was a trace of unbreakable solemnity between her brows.
She paused for a moment, took a deep breath, and then continued writing:
...There's something I thought about and feel I should let you know.
Zhou Rui is back.
He is very different now than before. He is Boss Zhou from Hong Kong. He has made great investments and donations and is very influential. Grandpa Mu and many people in the hospital praise him very much.
He seemed gentle and polite, but I always felt uneasy.
He waited for me at the hospital entrance today and forcefully invited me to sit in the cafe. His words were trying to test whether I had any concerns about his donated supplies.
I glossed over it, but he was definitely suspicious.
Xiao, I'm not suspicious, but what he wants is definitely not as simple as it seems.
He was particularly concerned about the food and water supply of the troops and actively recommended import channels.
I have privately reminded Grandpa Mu and my acquaintances in logistics to pay attention to the safety of imported materials, and also asked Xinxin to quietly remind people she knows, but the effect is limited. After all, his reputation is very high now.
Your safety is the most important thing when you are away from home. Just know this and don't worry too much about home. I will handle it with caution.
But this person is a man of deep thoughts and a dagger hidden behind his smile. You need to be on guard, especially in terms of logistics supply. Be sure to remind your trustworthy comrades to strictly control it and never let your guard down because of his good deeds.
Having written this, she paused, as if trying to suppress her worries and not wanting to make her husband who was far away too anxious.
She wrote a few more lighthearted things and finally gave the following instructions:
You have a lot of work to do, so remember to eat on time. If you have a stomachache, don't try to be stubborn. Cheng'an and I are doing fine, don't worry.
Su Tang.
After writing the letter, she carefully folded the paper, put it in an envelope, and put a stamp on it.
After doing all this, she walked to the bedside and looked at her son's peaceful sleeping face. The waves in her heart caused by Zhou Rui gradually subsided.
She knew that it would take some time for the letter to reach Lu Xiao's hands after it was sent.
During this period of time, she needs to face the storms that Zhou Rui may bring alone.
In the following days, Zhou Rui did not come again, and Su Tang was worried.
But with her son Cheng'an around, she felt okay and not that bad.
During this period, there was good news that Lu Xiao's cousin Wang Xinxin was pregnant.
The news was told by Wang Xinxin’s husband Chen Zhengnian.
Just after noon that day, Su Tang was playing in the yard with Cheng An, who was still learning to walk unsteadily, when he heard hearty laughter and slightly hurried footsteps coming from outside the courtyard gate.
"Aunt, uncle!"
Su Tang looked up and saw Wang Xinxin's husband Chen Zhengnian striding in.
He was wearing a military uniform without a hat, with sweat on his forehead and a bright smile that he couldn't hide. His usual calmness was gone.
"Congratulations, Chen Lu... Look how happy you are."
Su Tang joked with a smile, and supported Cheng An who was about to fall.
Although Chen Zhengnian was promoted to brigade chief of staff, people who knew him in the hospital were still used to using the old title.
Chen Zhengnian rubbed his hands together and laughed so loudly that he almost scared the sparrows in the trees away: "Su Tang, Xinxin is pregnant! We just found out! I'm going to be a father!"
This news was like a ray of warm sunshine, instantly dispelling the haze in Su Tang's heart.
She was genuinely happy for the newlyweds: "Really? That's great! What about Xinxin? How is she? Did she react a lot?"
"She's fine! She's just a little bit sick, can't eat, and frowns at the smell of oil. She's lying down in the house resting, and she insisted I come and tell you!"
Chen Zhengnian's tone was full of heartache and excitement of becoming a father for the first time.
"My mother-in-law said she would come over to take care of her in two days."
"This is a great joy!"
A genuine smile appeared on Su Tang's face.
"I'll go see her later. Morning sickness is really uncomfortable, so I need to find a way to stimulate my appetite. I still have some pickled plums that I asked someone to buy for me, so I'll give some to Xinxin."
"Hey! Thank you!"
Chen Zhengnian nodded repeatedly, and as if he remembered something, he lowered his voice, but his joy was still overflowing.
"Xinxin also said that if the baby is a girl, she will recognize you as her godmother!"
"That would be great!"
Su Tang agreed with a smile: "Cheng'an can also have a little sister to keep him company."
Chen Zhengnian stood and talked to Su Tang for a while, mostly talking about Wang Xinxin's reaction.
He could not hide his joy, and Mr. and Mrs. Lu were also very happy to hear the news.
It was not until the communicator came to call him and said there was a phone call that he suddenly woke up, scratched his head embarrassedly, and left in a hurry again.
The yard returned to silence. Cheng'an grabbed his mother's fingers and babbled, trying to continue his adventure.
Su Tang looked at the child's innocent little face, and thought of the new life in Wang Xinxin's belly, and her heart softened.
"That's really good news."
Mother Lu was smiling from ear to ear and talking to Mother Su.
"That's right! Since ancient times, having a new baby has always been a happy event!"
Su's mother was also infected by this joy, remembering that she was also so happy when Su Tang was pregnant.
"I'll make some red eggs and send them to them tomorrow. I'll ask them to give some to their neighbors so they can share in the good luck."
"Then send the food and supplies I have to Xinxin. Pregnancy is a top priority."
The two mothers hurried to prepare things. Su Tang held Cheng An and shook her head helplessly.
Dad Lu took a sip of tea and said this.
"The ones who are most happy about Xinxin's pregnancy have to be her parents-in-law. They were so unhappy with our Xinxin in the beginning, so they must be overjoyed now, right?"
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