Chapter 56 Returning to Modern Times to Have a Baby (Part 1)
In the living room of a modern penthouse apartment, the atmosphere is so heavy it's almost palpable.
Zhou Wei, Lin Yue, and Su Qing, three close friends, surrounded Wang Yi, who had just announced her third pregnancy, each with a more serious expression than the last.
“Wang, my beauty,” Zhou Wei spoke first, her tone unusually reproachful, “do you know what you’re doing?”
Wang Yi leaned back in the soft sofa, holding a glass of warm milk in her hand, her expression calm: "I know, I'm pregnant."
“That’s not the point!” Lin Yue interjected, her brows furrowed even though she was usually gentle. “You got pregnant with Shuyao when your eldest daughter, Lizhi, was a year and a half old, and now Shuyao is less than six months old, and you’re pregnant with your third! Three children in three years, do you think you’re made of iron?”
Su Qing immediately pulled up the health data on her phone: "Although the hospital checkup showed that all your indicators were normal, such a frequent pregnancy and childbirth takes a huge toll on a woman's body. The uterus needs time to recover, hormone levels need time to stabilize, not to mention the calcium loss and organ compression during pregnancy..."
“I know,” Wang Yi interrupted her, his tone still calm, “but I have my reasons.”
"What reason could possibly justify ruining your body like this?" Zhou Wei almost questioned. "What kind of spell did that man surnamed Li cast on you? Do you love him that much? So much that you're willing to disregard your health and have three children for him in three years?"
Wang Yi put down her milk glass and looked at the concerned yet angry faces of her three friends. A warm feeling welled up in her heart, but she felt more helpless.
She couldn't tell them the truth—it wasn't love at first sight, but a meticulously planned genetic acquisition scheme. Nor could she say that she had top-notch medical monitoring and nutritional support during each pregnancy, keeping her in peak physical condition.
"Weiwei, Yueyue, Qingqing," Wang Yi softened her voice, "I know you're worried about me, and I'm very grateful. But please believe me, I cherish my body more than anyone else. Every time I'm pregnant, I have the most comprehensive prenatal checkups and the most scientific treatment. Look, isn't my health great now?"
"Just because things are good now doesn't mean they'll be good in the future!" Lin Yue held her hand. "The long-term effects of frequent childbirth on a woman's body may not become apparent until menopause or even old age. Yiyi, you're so smart, how could you not understand this?"
Wang Yi grasped her hand in return: "I understand. But I really do have my own plans."
"What kind of plan requires you to have so many children?" Su Qing asked, puzzled. "If you want children, you can do what Weiwei did, using scientific methods to ensure healthy offspring and give yourself enough time to recover. Why rush things?"
Zhou Wei nodded: "Yes, when I gave birth to Mingxuan and Jingyao, there was a two-year gap between them, and even so, the doctors said I recovered quickly. But you, one after another, don't even give yourself a moment to catch your breath."
Wang Yi looked at them, knowing that no amount of explanation would make them understand. In their eyes, she was a traditional woman blinded by love, willing to do anything for a man. But in reality, she was carrying out a gene transfer project that transcended time.
"Alright then," Wang Yi finally relented, "I promise you, this will be the last one. After this birth, I won't get pregnant again for at least five years. Is that alright?"
The three women exchanged glances. They knew that once Wang Yi made up her mind, no one could change it.
"Really?" Zhou Wei confirmed.
“Really.” Wang Yi nodded. “Moreover, after this child is born, I will have a comprehensive physical evaluation. If there are any problems, I promise to take good care of myself.”
Lin Yue sighed: "Alright, since you've made up your mind... we'll support you, but you have to promise us that you'll pay more attention to rest during this pregnancy and not overwork yourself."
"Also," Su Qing added, "have the nutritionist revise your pregnancy diet to increase calcium and iron intake. You've already had two children, so you need to pay more attention to your body's reserves."
“And regular prenatal checkups are essential; not a single one can be missed,” Zhou Wei said firmly.
Wang Yi agreed to all of them. She knew this was her friends' way of expressing their concern. They didn't understand her choice, but they would still support and help her.
In the days that followed, Wang Yi's pregnancy in the modern world began.
Because of the experience from the previous two pregnancies, everything went smoothly this time. The nutritionist developed a more detailed diet plan, the health manager arranged a moderate exercise program, and the medical team conducted regular prenatal checkups and monitoring.
Lizhi is three and a half years old, a lively and adorable little girl. She knows that there is a "younger brother or sister" in her mother's belly, and she often touches Wang Yi's belly out of curiosity, and even sings and tells stories to it.
"Mom, is it a little brother or a little sister this time?" Li asked.
"We don't know yet." Wang Yi stroked his daughter's head. "Does Lizhi want a younger brother or a younger sister?"
"I want them both!" Lizhi said innocently. "That way I'll have a little sister and a little brother!"
Shu Yao is still very young, only five months old, and needs careful care. Fortunately, Wang Yi has a professional childcare team and Zhou Wei's help—Zhou Wei comes almost every day, bringing her twins, handling work while helping to take care of the children.
“Look at you, now you have to take care of two little ones, and another one in your belly, and you also have to handle company affairs…” Zhou Wei said while breastfeeding Shu Yao, “I really don’t know how you manage to keep going.”
Wang Yi was reading a report from a biotechnology company when she heard this and looked up: "With your help, I feel much more relaxed."
"Come on," Zhou Wei rolled her eyes at her. "You're just too strong-willed. Put company matters aside if you can. Your most important thing right now is to focus on your pregnancy."
“I know,” Wang Yi smiled. “That’s why I’ve delegated most of the work and only focus on the big picture.”
That's the truth. Through years of experience, Wang Yi has developed a mature management system in modern industries. Her biotechnology company, medical investments, and even some international trade she participates in through Zhou Wei all have professional teams operating them. She only needs to grasp the strategic direction; she doesn't need to micromanage everything.
This way, she could focus her main energy on her pregnancy and children, while also preparing for her future return to the Tang Dynasty.
Yes, to return to the Tang Dynasty. This was Wang Yi's unwavering plan.
She knew that time was frozen there each time she returned from the modern world. Therefore, she wasn't worried at all about what changes might occur in the Tang Dynasty while she was resting and giving birth. When she returned, everything would be frozen in time from the moment she left.
This convenience of timing allowed her to complete childbirth and postpartum recovery in modern times with peace of mind, before returning to the Tang Dynasty to continue her plans.
But this pregnancy was definitely more difficult than the previous two.
After all, this was the third time. Although medical examinations showed that her physical condition was good, Wang Yi could feel the difference—she was more prone to fatigue, her back ached more easily, and her morning sickness was more pronounced.
Fortunately, with the support of friends and a professional team, these discomforts are all within a controllable range.
However, her unusually rapid rate of childbirth has also drawn a lot of negative comments from the outside world.
One day, while she was resting, Zhou Wei, who came to take care of her, looked like she wanted to say something but hesitated.
After hesitating for an entire afternoon, Zhou Wei finally spoke up, "There's something I need to remind you. Your frequent pregnancies, even though your medical checkups show no problems, have started to attract attention and become the subject of some gossip."
"What are you talking about?"
"They say you might have been brainwashed by some cult, or controlled by that mysterious man," Zhou Wei said seriously. "Some even say you're a surrogate for some organization..."
Wang Yi was stunned, then burst out laughing: "You have quite the imagination."
“Don’t take this lightly,” Zhou Wei said seriously. “Public opinion can kill. You have a certain influence in the business and technology world now, and the bigger the tree, the more the wind will blow against you. Although these rumors are absurd, they won’t do you any good if they spread.”
Wang Yi pondered for a moment: "Then what is your suggestion?"
“It’s appropriate to disclose some information,” Zhou Wei said. “We don’t need to reveal the man’s identity, but we can let everyone know that you chose to have children on your own initiative and were not controlled by anyone. Moreover, your children are healthy and you are in good condition. That’s the best counterattack.”
Wang Yi thought for a moment and nodded: "That makes sense. After I give birth and recover for a while, we can arrange a media interview."
"Then it's settled." Zhou Wei breathed a sigh of relief. "I was really afraid you wouldn't care about these things at all."
“I do care,” Wang Yi said softly. “I just used to think there was no need to explain. But now it seems that some transparency is necessary.”
In her eighth month of pregnancy, Wang Yi began preparing for childbirth. With the experience from her previous two pregnancies, everything went smoothly this time. The hospital had already booked a top-notch delivery room and medical team, the postpartum care center was arranged, and the nanny had been trained in advance.
Lizhi seemed to realize that her mother was about to "give birth," and became exceptionally sensible. She would help her mother carry things, tell stories to her younger sister, and even say to her mother's belly, "Little brother, be good and don't make Mommy feel too much pain."
Shuyao is almost a year old and has started to toddle and babble. She loves to stick close to her older sister, Lizhi; wherever Lizhi goes, she follows. The two sisters have a very good relationship.
Looking at her two daughters, Wang Yi's heart was filled with tenderness.
A week before her due date, Wang Yi was admitted to the hospital. Zhou Wei, Lin Yue, and Su Qing took turns staying with her, and her company assistant also came to report on her work every day; everything was under control.
On the day of delivery, the process went much more smoothly than the previous two times. Perhaps my body had adapted, or perhaps the medical team was more experienced; from the onset of contractions to the birth of my child, it only took six hours.
Wang Yi breathed a sigh of relief when she heard the baby's loud cry.
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