Sun Lanlan felt something unusual on her forehead and opened her eyes to see Lin Chuxia. "When did you get back? How’s the bun shop doing? Is it too busy?"
Lin Chuxia saw that she was trying to get up and quickly pressed her down.
"Alright, just rest well. The bun shop can manage without you for a bit. Look at you, what have you turned into? Have you not been to the clinic? Where is Old Su, letting you push yourself like this?"
Mention of Su Wensong made Lin Chuxia’s tone slightly harsh.
She thought he was a considerate and meticulous man who would take good care of Sun Lanlan. The woman is in this condition and he still hasn’t taken her to see a doctor, even though she had spoken highly of him before.
Sun Lanlan gave a slight smile, pulled her to sit by her side, and spoke gently.
"It’s not his fault, don’t be angry."
She touched her own abdomen, "He took me to the clinic a couple of days ago. I’m pregnant, probably having morning sickness. It should get better soon."
Granny Su interjected with disapproval, "How can it not be his responsibility? If you ask me, he is largely to blame."
Even as she voiced her complaints, her eyes were full of smiles.
Continuing to fan Sun Lanlan without stopping, her face displayed loving affection.
"It really has put you through hardships."
Lin Chuxia quickly sat down beside her, touching her abdomen, "Really? You got pregnant so quickly?"
Calculating it all, they’ve been married for just two months and there’s already a baby?
Being in front of Granny Su made Sun Lanlan blush a bit.
She hadn’t expected it so soon, especially since Su Wensong had been so vigorous every night after their marriage.
Despite also having plenty to deal with at the factory, she wondered how men could have such energy.
At first, she couldn’t take it and would beg for a break, which was the only time he would stop.
Later somehow, it was as if he had unlocked some profound energy channels, innovating each time, which she began to enjoy as well.
After that, she couldn’t even resist, and then... it just happened.
Seeing her daughter-in-law begin to feel shy, Granny Su knew the ladies had secrets to share.
Leaving the fan with them, she walked into the house.
Once the door shut, Lin Chuxia leaned closer and whispered, "How is it? Is it really tough being pregnant?"
Sun Lanlan retorted playfully, "If you’re curious, have one yourself. You and Mr. Qin have been married for a year now, aren’t you planning to have children?"
Indeed, they hadn’t planned for it yet. On her trip to the Northwest, they were still using contraception.
She remembered how Qin Yang panicked the next night when he found out that they were out of condoms and had to resort to a less ideal method.
But thinking about having children...
Her career was beginning to take shape, and she had enough staff.
Her recent trip to the Northwest hinted at an opportunity for Qin Yang to relocate.
If Qin Yang could transfer closer, even just nearer to their home, having a child wouldn’t be a hassle.
Just imagining a little, soft, cuddly baby with hers and Qin Yang’s blood made Lin Chuxia feel incredibly tender-hearted.
Having never harmed her body and with the aid of spiritual spring water, she should... possibly have a child, right?
.........
Lin Chuxia wanted Sun Lanlan to rest for a few days to recuperate, but Sun Lanlan was worried about the bun shop, stating it was close enough for her to keep an eye on, and she wouldn’t rest well otherwise.
Knowing Sun Lanlan’s personality, Lin Chuxia accepted her decision and didn’t insist further, only arranging for two additional workers for the bun shop near the train station.
Within the procession fetching the bride, Lin Chuxia spotted Cai Jun surrounded at the center.
He had slimmed down and darkened and went through the bridal fetching rituals meticulously.
He didn’t spare Lin Chuxia, his former boss, a glance, nor did he show recognition to his former colleagues like Qin Han and Qin Wu, addressing them as "second uncle" and "fifth uncle" as if meeting them for the first time.
Fortunately, the groom didn’t need to formally meet the female relatives on the day he fetched the bride, otherwise, he would have had to formally address Lin Chuxia as "aunt."
The Cai family had brought a tractor for fetching the bride.
Qin Lihua had wanted to borrow the Xiyang Food Factory minibus 121 from Lin Chuxia, which was at least a car, but Cai Jun refused.
What Qin Lihua desired for status, in Cai Jun’s view, was stepping on his face.
Xiyang Food Factory may be said to belong to Lin Chuxia, but the factory manager was Su Wensong.
Cai Jun did not want to have any connections with Sun Lanlan, including her husband Su Wensong.
Lin Chuxia overheard these matters casually during a chat between Zhou Hongmei and Zhang Guilan.
Respect others’ destinies, do not interfere in their karma, let go of the urge to help.
Lin Chuxia clearly understood that the greater one’s ability, the more they must remain virtuous.
After sending everyone off, Lin Chuxia planned to visit the village chief’s house; she noticed that the pig farm within the village had already been constructed.
She hadn’t walked far when she saw Sun Hao, who had just entered the village on a bicycle.
Sun Hao also did not expect to meet Lin Chuxia here and greeted her with a smile.
"Mr. Lin, I was just about to head to your house."
Lin Chuxia raised her eyebrows, "What’s the matter, not afraid of Yuan Bao showing his temper? He’s at home right now."
Last time Sun Hao left quite embarrassingly. Believing that if he saw him again, Yuan Bao would not be in a good mood.
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