“Shall we go back and continue training?”
“Yes.” Xiang Yang held Chen Jiaojiao’s hand and looked back at her.
“She can’t run away anyway, no need to rush.”
Chen Jiaojiao was still a bit worried, fearing his sprain would get worse. She kept reminding him on the way to record the movements in his mind during training and not to injure his leg again.
“Don’t worry. For our family, I will take good care of my body.”
“You also need to adapt to the role of Mrs. Xiang as soon as possible. Don’t wear such heavy makeup from now on. Keep your charm contained. Try to have minimal contact with other men, besides me.”
“You’re so petty,” Chen Jiaojiao said to him.
“You know I specialize in serving women, and I usually deal with middle-aged and elderly ladies. Yet you say this to me.”
“You should be the one to keep your charm contained. What if you become famous in the future and have a ton of female fans…”
“Then I will still be a man they can’t have. You’ve won a thousand armies single-handedly. Shouldn’t you feel proud?”
Chen Jiaojiao thought about it and realized it made sense.
Thinking of it this way, being the woman behind a star was quite fun.
Before they even reached the main gate, Sister Man and Zhou Jinbei came to greet them.
They looked as excited as if they were witnessing the couple getting their marriage certificate.
“You really got it? Quickly show it to me.”
Holding a red booklet in each hand, Sister Man suddenly became a fan of their relationship.
“Alright, alright. There’s no better day than today. It’s good to settle the important matters of life sooner rather than later.”
“We’ll celebrate another day. Excuse me, I’ll take your husband away first.”
“Keep an eye on him for me. If any vixen dares to approach him, report it to me immediately.”
“Don’t worry. I’ll handle his popularity with women from now on!”
After they left, Chen Jiaojiao hugged Zhou Jinbei.
Both of them, having suddenly upgraded their identities, were filled with emotions.
“What should we do? I don’t want to work today. I have so much to tell you. How about we ask my second brother for another day off?”
Chen Jiaojiao nodded. “I don’t want you to go to work either. I have a lot to tell you too. Go ahead and ask.”
They got into the car, and Zhou Jinbei called Zhan Beijue.
Zhan Beijue was on his way to take Jiang Nanfang to work. The car’s Bluetooth connected.
“What is it? Speak.”
“Second brother, can I ask for another day off?”
“Or should I give you a year off? Take your maternity leave together and get enough rest, how about that?”
Zhou Jinbei was startled. “How did you know I was pregnant?”
Zhan Beijue had intended to be sarcastic but unexpectedly revealed this news.
“What, you’re pregnant?”
“Yes, I haven’t told anyone yet, not even Ah Zhong. How do you know?”
“……”
Zhan Beijue was speechless for two seconds, his heart soft despite his gruff words.
“Don’t you know I have heavenly eyes? You went to the hospital yesterday when you asked for leave? And you’re being secretive with me. Is something bothering you?”
“No. I just suddenly felt something was wrong and wanted to check.”
“Alright, if you feel something is wrong, stay home honestly. You won’t need to ask for leave anymore. Starting today, you’re on maternity leave.”
“Ah?”
Zhou Jinbei wasn’t ready to lie flat at home. “I don’t feel uncomfortable at all, my body is very strong, I can still work!”
“With pay. Temporarily find someone to cover your position. You can still come back after giving birth, if you want, Sister Zhou?”
Zhou Jinbei shrieked with excitement on the phone.
“Ahhh, second brother! You’re the best to me! I knew you were a good uncle. I’ll praise you to the child when it’s born!”
Zhan Beijue smiled like an uncle.
“Alright, don’t get too excited. Learn from last time and stay home properly. I’ll have your sister-in-law come over to see you.”
When Zhou Jinbei heard Jiang Nanfang was coming, she became even more excited.
“That’s great! I’m at Jiaojiao’s house right now. Have her come directly to Jiaojiao’s house. We’ll have a trio of girlfriends today!”
Jiang Nanfang and Zhan Beijue were living together again, as clingy as newlyweds.
Zhan Beijue was with her day and night, endlessly.
How career-driven she used to be! When she worked, her body seemed to have a motor, and her efficiency was terrifying to her peers.
But now, she was listless, showing little interest in work every day.
She was even happy to hear Zhan Beijue suggesting she take leave.
She couldn’t help but complain, “Indulgence corrupts the mind. Do you want to turn me into a housewife again?”
“I become useless when I’m near you. We should live separately from now on.”
“You blame and complain when you lack the stamina yourself? We do the same thing, how come I have so much energy?”
Zhan Beijue teased her, then held her hand and kissed it.
“Okay, don’t be angry. So, aren’t I giving you a day off today? Rest well. I’ll pick you up after work this afternoon.”
Zhan Beijue escorted her all the way to Chen Jiaojiao’s door, pressed the doorbell for Jiang Nanfang, but still didn’t want to leave.
Chen Jiaojiao came to open the door and was a bit surprised to see them holding hands at the door.
“President Zhan isn’t going to work? Are you coming in too?”
“I’m afraid she’s not safe alone, so I’m sending her off.”
He lovingly stroked Jiang Nanfang’s face.
“Call me if anything happens. Wait for me, I’ll pick you up after work.”
Seeing the couple so reluctant to part, Chen Jiaojiao thought of her Xiang Yang.
She was also a married woman now. In the future, there would be a man like this picking her up on time, waiting for her to come home.
No wonder everyone wanted to get married. Having a partner felt so good.
Jiang Nanfang didn’t want to linger with Zhan Beijue. She nodded perfunctorily and said okay, but her eyes were fixed on Chen Jiaojiao, eager to go inside with her.
As a result, she didn’t see the step under her feet clearly and tripped.
Seeing her about to fall forward, Zhan Beijue quickly stepped forward and caught her.
It was strange, really. Jiang Nanfang, who was usually strong and sturdy like a bull, became as delicate as a willow branch when she was with Zhan Beijue.
With this little stumble, she managed to twist her waist.
Whether it was her waist or her abdomen, a sharp pain shot through her intermittently.
Seeing her pale face, Zhan Beijue cursed her in exasperation while picking her up.
“How can you make me worry? You’re such a grown-up, and you can’t even watch where you’re walking!”
“Where does it hurt? Speak. I’ll take you to the hospital.”
Jiang Nanfang clutched her waist, about to say she was fine, when some unclear fluid flowed out.
Her heart skipped a beat, and her face turned even paler.
Zhan Beijue hurried her into the car in three steps.
Without time to say goodbye to Chen Jiaojiao, he drove off in a hurry.
After a series of checks at the hospital, both of them were stunned.
Jiang Nanfang, who had lost a child not long ago and was almost declared infertile by the doctor.
Was actually pregnant again?
“Did you do any strenuous exercise recently? You might have disturbed the fetus. Her uterine wall is rather thin. The implantation environment is not very good. If you want to keep the child, you need to stay in bed and have it monitored.”
Before Jiang Nanfang could react, Zhan Beijue nodded frantically at the doctor.
“Yes, yes! How can we not want it? Monitor it, quickly monitor her!”