Chapter 657: Chapter 657: She’s Pregnant

“Even your own daughter giving birth wouldn’t earn an old lady this much good stuff, right? This is clearly stuff that Guodong and Guoliang sent with her.”

Mrs. Qin chuckled, “You’ve got it right. Elder Mrs. Sun said that both Guodong’s and Guoliang’s families had her bring these over.”

“No doubt about it,” Qin Juan smugly raised her eyebrow at Lin Chuxia, “Let’s not even mention Sun Guodong, who was originally the village’s security director. I’ve heard that after the Qin Family Village wholesale market was established, he became a security manager there. Doesn’t someone from our construction team work under him? And his brother Sun Guoliang, who has been the security captain at Xiyang Food Factory since it was established, now he manages a whole team under him. They are sending things not for us but as a nod to Mr. Lin. Also, the village chief and Zhuzi’s mom, just accept it without other thoughts. We’ll interact with them as usual later on.”

Lin Chuxia understood too. She didn’t need Qin Juan to point it out, she knew just from the people sending these gifts.

………

On the full moon day, it was Qin Juan and Jia Liang handling the cooking, with Mrs. Qin and Zhang Guilan assisting.

Qin Han and Zhang Guilan came early, with Mr. Qin, Little Zhuangzhuang, and Little Yaoyao.

The whole family was completely gathered.

Qin Juan and Jia Liang managed the restaurant, and with their experience from taste-testing and learning new recipes from the chefs, their culinary skills had improved greatly, managing two full tables of dishes was no big deal.

However, when Qin Juan was simmering the fish, she felt bouts of nausea.

Being experienced, she calculated her cycle and realized she was a few days late.

Suddenly understanding, she called out to Jia Liang, “You handle this, I’ll go steam the buns with sister-in-law.”

Jia Liang, still chopping meat, took the spatula she handed over with a puzzled expression, “There’s no rush for buns, sister-in-law and mom can do it, right? If you don’t want to cook, just stay by me and chat.”

It was a rare chance to be with his wife.

Qin Juan gave him a direct look, “I don’t want to stay in the kitchen, I need some fresh air.”

Jia Liang noticed her pale face too and asked worriedly, “What’s wrong?” She was fine just moments ago.

Qin Juan couldn’t suppress her discomfort any longer and whispered in his ear, “I might be pregnant, and the fish smell is making me sick.”

Jia Liang still looked foolish, “Pregnant with what?” Why can’t you stand the fish smell? We just had fish at home a few days ago.

Seeing his silly expression and insistence for clarity, Qin Juan pinched his waist, “You might be becoming a father, let go of me, I need some air.”

Jia Liang’s silly look turned to a stunned one, the word “father” making his blood boil with excitement.

If it wasn’t for the pain from where she pinched him, reminding him it wasn’t a dream, he would’ve thought he was floating.

Watching her walk into the yard, Jia Liang chased after her with the spatula in hand.

“Juanzi, what did you just say? Say it again, slow down, don’t rush, be careful not to trip…”

His voice was loud enough that people in the living room turned to look.

Qin Juan’s face turned red as she quickened her pace.

Mrs. Qin and Zhang Guilan were steaming buns on a temporary stove and upon seeing Qin Juan hurry over, with Jia Liang chasing after, looked puzzled too.

“What’s going on? Weren’t you cooking inside?”

Once Qin Juan sat on a small stool, only then did Jia Liang look away from her.

Showing off a big grin to Mrs. Qin, “Mom, Juanzi can’t stand the fish smell, she might be pregnant. Please keep an eye on her, I’ll cook lunch by myself.”

Even if Qin Juan didn’t repeat herself, Jia Liang had already understood.

He was going to be a dad, Juanzi was going to have his baby.

Lucky he came early today, seeing Mr. Lin’s fair little girl was quite tempting.

Now he didn’t need to envy anymore.

Mrs. Qin’s eyes brightened at the news, “Really? Juanzi, are you really pregnant?”

Qin Juan felt overwhelmed. She just had a feeling, not a confirmation. This fool, why spread it around? Wasn’t she embarrassed enough?

Faced with her mother’s eager eyes, she had no choice but to admit cautiously, “I’m not sure yet, my cycle is just a few days late, and I got nauseous while making fish.”

Mrs. Qin clapped her thigh, “Then it’s most likely true, that’s wonderful news.”

Her daughter had suffered before; they had been blind enough to match her with such an unsuitable family.

Now remarried to Jia Liang, they could see their days getting better and better.

While Jia Liang seemed rugged, he was gentle with Qin Juan.

A woman’s well-being shows in her complexion.

Now her daughter looked radiant, smiling more, appearing younger by a few years.

This showed she was living comfortably.

If she were to add a child or two, there would be nothing left to worry about.

Zhang Guilan was also thrilled, “Our family really has one happy event after another. Juanzi, stay here and steam buns with mom, I’ll go cook with brother-in-law.”

Having heard about Qin Juan’s pregnancy, Lin Chuxia came to help with the cooking.

But Mrs. Qin and the rest wouldn’t allow it.

“Even though it’s your full moon, you can’t over-exert yourself. It’s summer now, but in winter, you should really take a month in-house recuperating.”

Lin Chuxia felt perfectly fine, but seeing no one at ease with her involvement, went back inside to mind the child.

She had just entered when more people arrived outside.

Wang Tianxue holding Xiao Long, alongside Old Mrs. Jia and Little Ningning, arrived first in the courtyard.

Followed by Qin Jianjun and Old Sir He.

Finally, Zhuang Yang.

The gathering was complete all at once.

After Old Sir He arrived, Lin Chuxia had the master check her big sister’s pulse.

As expected, big sister was indeed pregnant.

Now the atmosphere was even more celebratory, especially for Jia Liang and Old Mrs. Jia, grinning like their own daughter or granddaughter was celebrating the full moon.

Old Sir He scoffed twice, dismissing them, turning to see his little grandchild.

His serious demeanor crumbled at once.

Her master was good-looking, and this little grandchild was cuter still.

Plump, fair, and serene, with eyes like black grapes, big and full of spirit.

Giggling with a toothless grin at him.

Old Sir He couldn’t help but grin back, “Look at this, my little grandchild is the affection of everyone’s heart. They say children smiling at elders means I’ve got many years yet to live.”

“Yes, master, wishing you a long, healthy life.”

Lin Chuxia gathered her child and placed her into Old Sir He’s arms.

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