Jiang Ze Xi did not react much.
If it was to nourish the body, there was nothing wrong with it. What he feared most now was that they would urge her to get pregnant.
Although they had not mentioned it again since Xia Wan Fu was discharged from the hospital.
"Okay, then I'll drink more."
Xia Wan Fu readily agreed. She also wanted to take good care of her health so that she could better prepare for pregnancy.
As soon as he heard her agree to drink the chicken soup, Zhou Yu Qing's face lit up with joy.
"I'll have the nanny send it up right away. You go sit in the living room."
With that, she hurried to the kitchen.
Jiang Ze Xi pulled her to sit on the sofa and said, "It's okay, you don't have to drink it if you don't want to."
How could Xia Wan Fu not want to drink it? What she wanted to do most now was to take good care of her body.
"It's okay to drink some. Young people don't have to be afraid of getting fat. Having a good body is the most important thing."
Grandma Jiang looked at Xia Wan Fu with very gentle eyes, and her tone was exceptionally kind.
Jiang Ze Xi pursed his lips and remained silent, but he held Xia Wan Fu's hand tightly.
Xia Wan Fu smiled and said, "Grandma is right. I'm not going to lose weight. I should gain more weight!"
Grandma Jiang burst into laughter, feeling very satisfied, and looked at Xia Wan Fu even more favorably.
Before long, the nanny came over with a pot of chicken soup.
Zhou Yu Qing followed behind the nanny, holding a few bowls in her hands.
"This chicken was a free-range chicken that I specifically asked someone to buy from the countryside. Don't worry, it was blanched when it was cooked, so it's not greasy at all."
The nanny placed the pot on the coffee table. As soon as the lid was opened, the aroma filled the air.
There was half a chicken in the pot, covered by golden chicken soup. Only a few specks of oil floated on the surface, and it did look appetizing.
Zhou Yu Qing put down the bowls and was about to serve Xia Wan Fu a bowl.
Xia Wan Fu quickly stepped forward and said, "Mom, you sit down. I'll do it."
Zhou Yu Qing immediately put down the spoon, thinking that she should serve herself and eat as much as she wanted.
Xia Wan Fu first served a bowl to the old lady, then intended to give the second bowl to Zhou Yu Qing.
Zhou Yu Qing immediately declined.
"I can't eat it. I have high blood pressure these days."
Xia Wan Fu had no choice but to give up and then handed the bowl to Jiang Ze Xi.
"Have a bowl."
Jiang Ze Xi took the bowl and slowly savored it.
It was indeed fresh and very sweet.
Xia Wan Fu drank a large bowl and ate half a bowl of chicken.
Grandma Jiang and Zhou Yu Qing exchanged a look, both extremely satisfied.
Of course, they wanted to hear good news, but considering Xia Wan Fu's feelings and fearing that Jiang Ze Xi would disagree, they dared not mention it.
Feeling a little full after eating, Xia Wan Fu pulled Jiang Ze Xi out for a walk.
As soon as they stepped out, the smile on Grandma Jiang's face slowly disappeared, replaced by deep worry.
"I don't know if I'll be able to see my great-grandchildren before I'm buried."
Zhou Yu Qing gently comforted her, "Mom, don't worry. You definitely will. I think Wan Fu also has this intention."
Grandma Jiang forced a smile and murmured, "Let's hope so!"
...
Walking in the back courtyard, Xia Wan Fu's mood was exceptionally bright.
She asked excitedly, "Ze Xi, do you prefer boys or girls?"
Jiang Ze Xi said faintly, "I don't like either."
Xia Wan Fu's smile froze. She hadn't expected Jiang Ze Xi to answer like that. After a moment, she asked, "Don't you like children?"
"Hmm, no."
Jiang Ze Xi avoided her gaze, his deep pupils reflecting the colorful flowers and greenery of the backyard, but there was no emotion in his eyes.
"But I remember you didn't say that before." Xia Wan Fu's mood was very low.
Jiang Ze Xi stretched out his long arm and pulled Xia Wan Fu into his embrace.
"Isn't it good like this? Just the two of us, living our lives well."
Xia Wan Fu let him hold her, not speaking.
She didn't know why Jiang Ze Xi wanted to have no children.
If it was because of her health, but her body was clearly fine now, and the doctor said there would be no problem with childbirth.
And Jiang Ze Xi never cared about children anymore. He only cared about Xia Wan Fu.
He was too afraid, afraid of losing her.
If he lost her again, he thought he would follow her to death.
Call him cowardly or timid, it didn't matter.
He just wanted to live the next few decades peacefully and serenely.
As for the affairs of the Jiang family, there were always collateral branches to choose successors from, as it was still a lineage.
After a long time, Xia Wan Fu pulled away from his embrace. She smiled faintly and said, "I'm tired of walking, let's go back and rest!"
Jiang Ze Xi readily agreed. He clung to Xia Wan Fu possessively, and the two of them walked back to their living quarters intimately, as if nothing had happened.
As soon as they returned to the room, Jiang Ze Xi embraced Xia Wan Fu and kissed her. When he opened his eyes, his pupils were tinged with crimson.
His breathing grew heavier, his eyes full of lust and possessiveness.
"Wife, you only love me, okay?"
Xia Wan Fu pushed him with a flushed face and said in a low voice, "Go take a bath first. You just came back from the hospital, you're filthy."
Jiang Ze Xi took a deep breath, bit her ear, and felt her shiver. Only then did he say with satisfaction, "Then wait for me..."
"Mmm." Xia Wan Fu shyly bit her lower lip, tilting her head to avoid looking at him.
Jiang Ze Xi reluctantly left and went straight to the bathroom.
Hearing the sound of the bathroom door closing, Xia Wan Fu quickly composed herself and walked to the drawer. She pulled it open and found a needle.
Then she went to the bedside table and found the condoms, and poked holes in them one by one.
After doing all this, she sat on the bed as if nothing had happened and played on her phone, waiting for Jiang Ze Xi to come out.
Every time, Jiang Ze Xi would consciously use contraception and always prepare them in the bedside table, in the car, and in other places.
So, if she wanted to get pregnant, she could only do this.
Listening to the sound of water dripping from the bathroom, Xia Wan Fu gradually fell into thought.
She was sure she remembered correctly. Jiang Ze Xi was definitely not like this before. He had never been against having children.
But why had he become like this?
After much thought, there was probably only one reason, and that was because of her.
Ever since her car accident, Jiang Ze Xi had become very clingy and insecure.
Even if they were apart for a few minutes, he would be very, very worried.
After thinking about it, Xia Wan Fu could only get pregnant in secret. If she got pregnant, he couldn't possibly ask her to have an abortion, could he!
Lost in her thoughts, Jiang Ze Xi came out of the bathroom naked.
The water stains on his body had been wiped dry, but his skin was still steaming.
Xia Wan Fu glanced at him. She was clearly used to it, but she still said with some embarrassment, "Why aren't you wearing clothes?"
Jiang Ze Xi said indifferently, "I'll have to take them off again soon anyway..."
Xia Wan Fu dared not look at him and quickly walked towards the bathroom.
"I'll take a bath too."
Jiang Ze Xi's steps faltered, and he immediately turned to follow her.
"Then I'll wash again..."