novelraw Chapter 339 - 329: Bumpy Road
Chapter 339 - 329: Bumpy Road
Jia Bao’s words finally made Cheng Xue laugh.
"You’re always saying nice things," Cheng Xue smiled with her eyes curving like crescent moons. After having a good cry and venting, her heart seemed to open up and become brighter...
"No, I’m telling the truth." Jia Bao held her tighter, his chin gently rubbing against her forehead. "Xiao Xue, marrying you and being with you every day makes me feel incredibly happy. Now that you’re expecting a baby, we are going to become parents. We will soon be a family of three."
Jia Bao didn’t notice that when he mentioned the baby, Cheng Xue’s body tensed slightly.
He continued expressing his inner happiness, "Just thinking about a soft little baby calling me Dad fills me with energy. I look forward every day to coming home to be with you both sooner..."
Cheng Xue buried her face even deeper into his embrace, smelling the faint scent of soap on him, her heart feeling a bit sour.
She said sullenly, "Are you hoping for a boy or a girl?"
Cheng Xue asked in a small voice, but Jia Bao, with his trained soldier’s hearing, heard it clearly. His heart skipped a beat, this is...
"Why would you ask that? Whether it’s a boy or a girl, they’re our precious child. I would love them all the same." Jia Bao stroked her smooth hair; he finally understood the reason for her mood today.
"Sigh... Xiao Xue, you shouldn’t feel pressured. Whether it’s a boy or a girl, this is our one and only baby, and we will love him for a lifetime, protecting him to grow up safe and happy, right?"
Jia Bao’s gentle words of comfort calmed Cheng Xue’s nervous heart that had been unsettled these past few days.
Yes, after finding out she was pregnant, aside from the initial happiness, a slight unease gradually filled her heart.
"But you are the only son, your parents..." Cheng Xue said reluctantly, the unspoken words were already clear.
She noticed the situation with Wang Pandi and knew how much she had emotionally invested in this impending grandchild.
For ten years, she finally realized her wish. Every time she visited, she could feel her genuine joy, satisfaction, and... confidence.
She felt a lot of pressure, especially after knowing she was pregnant and Liu Yulan began bringing her nourishing soups daily. Suddenly, she felt ungrounded and overwhelmed.
She feared disappointing Liu Yulan’s expectations, not wanting such caring attention, so she acted out a bit.
These thoughts twisted in her mind, she couldn’t express them, and she knew she wasn’t in the right state, yet after venting, she tested sharing her worries. Jia Bao didn’t let her down...
"You’re overthinking it... The baby is already in your belly; whether it’s a boy or a girl depends on fate. What my parents want isn’t something that can change it." Jia Bao didn’t make reckless promises on behalf of Wang Baoxing and Liu Yulan, knowing it was beyond his control.
But he knew, "No matter what expectations my parents have for this baby, it’s already in your belly, an unchangeable fact. Don’t think too much now, just make sure he comes into this world healthy. As for being a boy or a girl, it doesn’t matter. Even if it’s a girl, my parents aren’t harsh people. They would surely love their granddaughter."
Seeing her confusion, Jia Bao bit the bullet and added, "Moreover, if the baby were a girl, would you not want her?"
"Of course not." Cheng Xue covered her belly with both hands, looking at him in shock.
Jia Bao smiled, "That’s right. Whether it’s a boy or a girl, it’s our child. We should protect and joyously await their arrival. Imagine how heartbroken the baby would be if she knew her mom didn’t like her just because she’s not a boy..."
"No, I absolutely wouldn’t dislike her." Cheng Xue shook her head vigorously, her eyes blazing as she glared at him angrily.
"Exactly, we both love her. So, what are you still worried about..." Jia Bao smiled and gently pinched her puffed-up cheek.
Cheng Xue suddenly smiled, right, what is she even worried about... It’s just troubling herself for no reason.
Sometimes people are like that—they get stuck in a dead-end like a fool, but once they touch the right chord, they see the light.
Cheng Xue clung to his arm, acting coyly, "Then... I’ll just focus on having our baby, and you deal with your parents, okay?"
Jia Bao lightly pinched her little nose indulgently, "You..."
"There was nothing to worry about in the first place; you like to overthink. Even if my parents had thoughts, they wouldn’t voice them. Maybe they didn’t even think about it. Don’t worry, I’m here for everything..." Jia Bao said with a hint of resignation, "I’ll find an opportunity to subtly hint to them."
Some things can’t be said explicitly, but they can be implied, allowing them to slowly accept it.
Cheng Xue’s heart opened up, and she began to self-reflect. These days, her temper was indeed foul, and even a bit intentionally provocative, surely offending her mother-in-law, and she needed to think about how to make it right.
Thinking back on what happened these days, she blushed with embarrassment.
She wasn’t sure if her mother-in-law was angry, considering she even sent Jia Bao to talk to her, making her feel unworthy.
Cheng Xue wasn’t one to feign ignorance, understanding her mistakes and was willing to admit and correct them.
So, the next day, she sought out Liu Yulan.
"Mom, what delicious food are we having today? It smells so good." Cheng Xue approached Liu Yulan with a sweet smile, sniffing eagerly, looking a picture of craving.
Liu Yulan saw her in good spirits, which delighted her too.
Adults’ emotions definitely affect the child. When she is happy, so is her precious grandchild.
"Boiled pork slices, I used less spice," Liu Yulan knew she’s been craving spicy food for a while.
But since she was pregnant, having too much spice wasn’t good for her or the baby, so she hadn’t made it recently.
She thought of cooking it after she gives birth, finishes her confinement, and is done nursing, letting her eat whatever she wants.
Although Liu Yulan meant well, her actions seemed somewhat abrupt. Last night, after her son came to talk to her, she pondered long and hard, realizing there was no point in bickering at her age, especially while she was carrying her grandchild.
"Really, Mom, you’re too good to me." A mix of joy and guilt welled up inside Cheng Xue, her eyes slightly moist.
Seeing this, Liu Yulan felt relieved and entirely let go of any grudges over her actions these days, "Alright then, don’t wear a long face all the time; what a disaster it’d be if it affects the baby..."