The 14th day of the first lunar month.
Once Tang Yue’s condition was confird to be stable enough to travel to Jing City, they prepared to depart.
"Mom, Dad, please take good care of Sister, I will definitely get into a university in Jing City," Tang Jun said as he looked at Tang Zhengde and Zhang Hualian with their large and small bags, and then at Tang Yue. He was truly reluctant to leave, but he couldn’t bear to make them worry.
"I don’t need to worry, with the three of them together, I surely won’t starve."
Tang Jun tried his best to say words that would put them at ease.
"Xiao Jun, just go to the restaurant for als, that way you don’t have to get distracted by cooking," Tang Zhengde advised, looking at Tang Jun’s face. Thinking that it might be several months before he saw him again, his heart also felt reluctant.
Zhang Hualian said, "Your clothes are all in the wardrobe, the left wardrobe is for clothes you wear now, and the right one is for spring and sumr. Your shoes are also well arranged." Zhang Hualian ticulously advised, feeling sowhat guilty towards Tang Jun, she said, "Xiao Jun, study hard, we’ll be waiting for you in Jing City."
"Mom, I’m an adult now, not a little kid anymore, so don’t worry."
Trying to keep the mood light, Tang Jun said, "You have to take good care of my yet-to-be-born nephew. When I go to Jing City, I could watch my little nephew being born too."
"Xiao Jun," Tang Yue had just begun to speak.
Tang Jun interjected, "Sister, even if Mom and Dad didn’t go, I wouldn’t feel at ease with you alone in Jing City. I’m a boy, I don’t need to worry about als or laundry, just don’t worry."
The bus to the city was about to leave, and no matter how much they were reluctant, they had to let go.
Tang Jun escorted them to the bus, then stood on the roadside, watching as the bus rged into the traffic and disappeared from sight. He sat down by the roadside, head bowed, feeling a blockage in his heart, unable to leave his parents and sister.
*
Jing City.
Lian Qingyang had co early to pick them up.
"Sister Xiao Yue." Lian Qingyang waved excitedly. Seeing Tang Yue, he almost wanted to throw himself at her but, seeing Tang Zhengde and Zhang Hualian, he rushed forward and took over the luggage saying, "Uncle Tang, Aunt Tang, Happy New Year."
"Good." Tang Zhengde smiled in response, Lian Qingyang still had a good impression on the Tang family mbers.
Seeing the fine beads of sweat on Lian Qingyang’s forehead, Zhang Hualian couldn’t help but say, "Qingyang, thank you for coming to pick us up, but you don’t have to go to such trouble."
"It’s no trouble at all."
Lian Qingyang wished he could carry all the luggage by himself, but there were four large suitcases from Tang Zhengde and Zhang Hualian, and Wu Xin also had a large suitcase.
Lian Qingyang warmly led them to the car and safely transported them all the way to Jianan Prefecture.
Mo Xiaolin and others knew that Tang Yue and her parents-in-law were coming, so they ca early to cook.
When Tang Zhengde and his group arrived, they were just in ti to sll the rich chicken soup brewing in the yard.
"Xiao Yue, parents-in-law, Happy New Year." Mo Xiaolin, wearing an apron, wiped her hands and shook hands with them as a way to greet them for the New Year.
Mo Xiaolin smiled and said, "You guys rest for a bit, we’ll be able to eat soon."
"Thank you, mother-in-law," Zhang Hualian also went into the kitchen to help.
Initially, they hadn’t planned to tell Mo Xiaolin about coming to Jing City, thinking they would settle down first and then et. However, when they phoned, Tang Jun accidentally let it slip. After knowing this, Mo Xiaolin imdiately arranged to et for a al at Jianan Prefecture.
Mo Xiaolin usually ca over to tidy up the house and air out the bedding and seldom ca to cook, but this ti, she had been busy for a long ti making preparations, buying all the special ingredients.
For lunch, everyone happily enjoyed a al together. Zhang Hualian took great care of Tang Yue, and Mo Xiaolin, sensitive as ever, instantly sensed that sothing was amiss.
During alti, Zhang Hualian took care of Tang Yue, served chicken soup, and also carefully asked if Tang Yue was feeling unwell or anything like that.
At first, Mo Xiaolin thought that Tang Yue was still sick, but gradually she felt sothing was off.
Zhang Hualian kept insisting that Tang Yue rest and wouldn’t let her do any work.
"In-law, Xiao Yue..." Mo Xiaolin hesitated to speak, fearing that she might have guessed wrong and that others might misunderstand her eagerness for a grandchild.
"Congratulations, in-law," Zhang Hualian said with a smile.
Mo Xiaolin’s eyes imdiately lit up, and she couldn’t help but glance at Tang Yue’s belly.
Tang Yue felt a bit embarrassed being stared at. During the trip, Zhang Hualian had told her that it was okay to hide from others, but there was no need to hide from her own mother-in-law.
Lian Qingyang also left, and in the living room, only their family remained, even Wu Xin had gone out.
"In-law is going to be a grandmother," Zhang Hualian said, still feeling like she was dreaming. She had struggled to give birth to Tang Yue, almost losing her life; now in the blink of an eye, Tang Yue was also going to be a mother.
"Xiao Yue, why didn’t you tell us earlier? When did you find out?"
"Do you feel unwell? Are you experiencing any pregnancy cravings?"
"What do you want to eat? I’ll make it for you."
Mo Xiaolin stood up, her words tumbling out excitedly, as she was going to be a grandmother.
"Xiao Yue, I know you are still studying, but this is your first child, you must keep it," Mo Xiaolin sat next to Tang Yue, holding her hand, fearing that Tang Yue might consider not keeping the baby because of her studies.
"Mom, I will give birth to the child," Tang Yue said with a smile, "Just as you said, this is our first child, we must keep it, but mom, I didn’t an to hide it from you, it’s just that, it’s not clear over the phone."
"I’m very well, and the baby is too," Tang Yue answered with a smile.
Mo Xiaolin’s excitent was sothing she could understand.
That evening, Mo Xiaolin and Zhang Hualian prepared a feast, almost wishing to feed Tang Yue all the nutritious dishes.
Tang Yue had a good appetite and didn’t show any adverse reactions, but she couldn’t withstand their overabundance of dishes.
"Dad, Mom, I really am full," Tang Yue said, rubbing her full, round belly. The food was too delicious, and she accidentally ate too much.
Mo Xiaolin, knowing about the pregnancy, was even more exaggerated than Zhang Hualian, if that was possible!
It made Tang Yue feel like she was a national treasure.
After enduring a few days, school finally started, and sitting in the classroom, Tang Yue felt comfortable at last!
Continuing as a national treasure, she felt like she was becoming a fragile porcelain doll.
Tang Zhengde and Zhang Hualian started looking for a house, planning to open a restaurant. Though they mainly ca to Jing City to take care of Tang Yue, Tang Zhengde couldn’t just cook three als a day—it was best to open a restaurant to earn money for their grandchild’s treats.
Finding the right location wasn’t easy; Tang Zhengde was out from morning till night.
Zhang Hualian and Mo Xiaolin tead up perfectly, spending everyday planning what delicious food to make for Tang Yue.
Mo Xiaolin promised not to tell ng Siyu, wanting Tang Yue to tell him personally, but she couldn’t resist and ended up telling ng Jin, the child’s grandfather. ng Jin was delighted and sent over many gifts.
Tang Yue couldn’t help but touch her nose; well, even if she wanted to tell ng Siyu earlier, judging by the current situation, he would probably find out very soon anyway.
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