novelraw Chapter 369 - 347: Is it Time to Consider Having a Child?
Chapter 369 - 347: Is it Time to Consider Having a Child?
"Dudu, call Acheng to come back for dinner.""You call. I’m playing a game."
Mom immediately scolded her: "Not caring about your own husband and playing games instead? Hurry up and call him."
"I’ll call after I finish this round."
"Oh, we have to wait until you finish? What’s more important?"
"Mom, you never nagged me like this before!"
"Well, that’s because you were immature. Now that you’re married, you can’t act like before. If I don’t teach you, it’s only because Qiao dad and mom are nice people. Just see how others would deal with you!"
"What’s going on, Mom?" A man’s voice came from the doorway. Su mom’s expression immediately changed, "Acheng, you’re back!"
Then she started criticizing Dudu: "Look at her, told her to call you, but she’s still playing games!"
Qiao Luchen looked at Dudu, smiled indulgently and said, "Let her be, it’s rare for her to have a holiday."
"I keep saying, Dudu is really lucky to have you, see how she’s been spoiled."
Qiao Luchen changed his shoes, put away his clothes, and said, "She’s quite sensible, helps with the chores at home."
Dudu listened, secretly laughing. This Qiao Luchen is pretty good, speaking up for her. She thought he would tattle when he came back.
When it was time to eat, Su dad and the Qiao parents also arrived. Since getting married, they would gather during holidays, cheerful and always getting along well.
But today, Qiao mom seemed a bit strange. During the meal, she kept giving Qiao dad meaningful looks. When Qiao dad ignored her, she finally couldn’t hold it in and said, "In-laws, look, Dudu and our Acheng have been married for more than half a year now. Dudu has graduated too. Isn’t it time to consider having children?"
Upon hearing this, Dudu’s chopsticks paused as she immediately elbowed Qiao Luchen beside her. They haven’t even been intimate, and now they’re talking about having kids.
Su mom also said immediately, "Yes, Dudu, don’t think you’re still young. It’s time to give us a grandchild."
Qiao Luchen pretended not to get the hint, silently eating his food without speaking.
Dudu let out an awkward laugh and said, "He said it’s not urgent."
Now all the adults’ eyes were on Qiao Luchen. Dudu discreetly nudged his foot with hers. Qiao Luchen glanced at her and finally said, "Dudu’s job has just started, there are still many things to handle. Let’s postpone the baby talk for now."
"Or... Dudu, you could stop working for now, have the baby, and we’ll take care of it. You can focus on your work afterwards."
Dudu looked at Qiao Luchen, racking her brain for an excuse: "I... I just graduated... If I wait until after the baby, I might forget stuff. I should work for a year or two, familiarize myself with things, and then we can talk."
"A year or two? Do you think your dad and I have that much time to wait? We’re getting old, and you’re not even anxious about it!"
"Mom, you have to consider my side. I just got familiar with my work, and now you want me to quit to have a baby. I want to earn my own money too. I can’t let him struggle alone. It’s too hard."
"Oh, since when did our precious daughter become so considerate?"
"Mom, don’t sabotage me like that!"
Qiao mom understandingly said, "Alright then, I’ll wait a bit longer. Once you’re settled in your job, maybe work for six months, get some experience, then have the baby, and look for a better job afterwards. How about that?"