Capítulo 1001: Chapter 679: Farewell
Second watch.
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“Aren’t you all getting along well? What’s there to worry about?” Zhou Mikang forcibly tucked his little wife into bed. “Don’t you know what your primary task is right now? Stop rambling with them here. If you keep neglecting yourself like this, you shouldn’t go to school.”
“Aren’t you being unreasonable?” Chuxia protested, “I’m not stupid; I know if I’m tired or not. Besides, Second Sister and Fourth Sister were not rambling; chatting with them makes happy. If you truly care about , you shouldn’t be so authoritarian!”
“Alright, alright, I’m being authoritarian. I’ll change for sure in the future. Can you rest well now? I’ll co over and call you when lunch is ready…” As Zhou Mikang spoke, he tucked the corner of the quilt and gently patted her like a child. Chuxia felt a little awkward; this gesture on the tough regint leader was highly discordant.
“Go get busy; I’ll just lie here for a while and fall asleep.” The bed was too warm, and Chuxia lazily refused to reach out her hand but used her shoulder to nudge Zhou Mikang like a caterpillar.
Her cute appearance amused the regint leader, making him unconsciously curl his lips into a smile, softening his facial lines entirely. Sunlight shone through the gauze curtain onto his face… Chuxia unconsciously stared blankly, and the smile at the corner of the regint leader’s mouth grew wider. He leaned over and planted a kiss on the lips of his little wife, who was staring at him dazedly, and whispered, “What did you notice, to stare so intently?”
“Ah?” After a slight mont of surprise, Chuxia ca back to her senses, her face a little unnatural. “I rembered sothing and got distracted. I need to rest now, get out!”
“Embarrassed?” Zhou Mikang’s fingers brushed across her cheek, “It’s okay; I’m your husband. You can look if you like.”
“Who likes to look? Stop flattering yourself!” Chuxia glared at him, “Are you leaving or not? Keep dawdling, and I won’t sleep.”
“Alright, alright, you sleep.” Zhou Mikang chuckled lightly as he exited.
Thinking about her embarrassing behavior just now, Chuxia felt her cheeks burn. How humiliating it was to be srized by her own husband…
Feeling his little wife’s infatuation, Zhou Mikang was in a good mood. After going downstairs, he didn’t bother Zhou Jiping and Zhou Xiangping, causing the sisters to quietly breathe a sigh of relief.
Although one was the elder sister and the other was the younger sister, Zhou Mikang’s image was too deeply ingrained in their minds. As they ca downstairs, they felt extrely uneasy.
Approaching lunchti, Zhou Yueping and her family also arrived.
Unclear from the phone call, as soon as she entered, Zhou Yueping rushed to Zhou Mikang’s side, “Xiaomi, Chuxia is pregnant, right?”
“Yes.” Zhou Mikang nodded, “And it’s twins.”
“Twins… twins… twins?” Zhou Yueping looked at Lin Yanqiu uncertainly, “Sister-in-law, did I hear wrong?”
“No, you didn’t.” Lin Yanqiu smiled and nodded, “Today Xiaomi and the in-laws accompanied Chuxia for the check-up, and indeed it’s twins.”
Zhou Yueping looked toward Zhao Yulan and Lin Baohe. After they nodded, she pinched her own leg to truly believe her ears.
“Mom, is it necessary?” Xu Shuxian looked at her mother speechlessly, “Who would joke about such a thing? Watching you confirm repeatedly, anyone ignorant would think you don’t want it to be twins.”
“Nonsense!” Zhou Yueping glared at her daughter, “I’m just so happy; it’s hard to believe.” With that, she rubbed her hands forcefully and looked at Lin Yanqiu, “Sister-in-law, does my elder brother know?”
“He knows. I called him last night, but he can’t leave for a few days. He said he’ll co over after finishing his work.” Lin Yanqiu spoke with a smile unconsciously creeping onto her face, “When I told him yesterday, he sat down on the ground and chuckled, reporting it to happily. He wasn’t this joyous even when we had our son back then.”
“Haha…” Zhou Yueping laughed heartily and turned around to punch Zhou Mikang, “Laosan, you’re really impressive, well done.”
“Of course.” The regint leader confidently accepted the praise.
Xu Shuxian shook her head at him speechlessly, “Third Brother, aren’t you embarrassed?”
Zhou Mikang looked completely calm, “It’s the truth; what’s there to be embarrassed about?”
Xu Shuxian: “…”
After lunch, Chuxia ntioned going to the hospital the next day.
She could stay ho for so long because it’s their first year of marriage, boosted by the rit of the Zhou family father and son. Now, with this unexpected news, she couldn’t remain at the hospital anymore; she should go early to explain the situation.
After a mont of hesitation, the elders agreed.
Ma Chao and Jiang Qi haven’t withdrawn yet. I don’t know if it’s an oversight from above or if they have other thoughts in mind. For now, it’s just as well. With them around, there’s nothing much to worry about.
Ever since seeing Chuxia at noon, Zhou Yueping has claid the spot next to her, sending her own dear nephew off to the side. At this mont, she gently grasped Chuxia’s small hand with so concern, “Xia, let Xiaomi handle this for you. It’s best if you don’t visit the hospital too often.”
“Auntie, it’s fine.” Chuxia smiled at her, “After these few months of exercise, my body has beco quite robust. It’s just that in your impression, you always thought I was weak.
I know Auntie cares about , but as my teacher once said, whether adults or children, a bit of exposure to germy environnts can actually boost immunity. Don’t worry, Auntie, I’ve got it under control.”
“What you say makes sense, you can’t possibly never go to the hospital for check-ups again…” Zhou Yueping looked at her daughter, “Shuxian, since you’re free tomorrow, accompany your third sister-in-law.”
“Sure.” Xu Shuxian readily agreed. She was just staying ho feeling bored, eager for sowhere to go and move around.
Chuxia had a good impression of Xu Shuxian, so she did not refuse. Moreover, they were about the sa age, and frequent interactions weren’t a bad thing.
…
Stepping into the hospital’s entrance again, Chuxia couldn’t quite define her emotions. Counting it in, this was one of the places where she had spent the longest ti since arriving in this era.
Here, Song Xiaoyu and Elder Yuan showed her the most selfless affection — both in life and in study.
Therefore, she always felt exceptionally fortunate. Although she had co to an era she couldn’t adapt to, affection, friendship, and love had not left her. This gradually helped her adapt to this era, to undergo emotional transformation. If she were now asked to leave and return to her own ti, she probably wouldn’t be willing.
It’s not that she lost feelings for her biological parents, but rather, she felt this era had given her more, she bore more responsibility. If she left, Zhao Yulan and Lin Baohe’s lives would beco colorless, Zhou Mikang would also be in a slump for a long ti. As for others, the impact might be lesser but they also wouldn’t be happy in the short term…
As she walked, countless images flashed through her mind, until she reached the office door, snapping her back to reality.
“Chuxia?” Seeing her, Wang Jing’s eyes were full of joy.
The expression of another temporary staff mber was more conflicted. Seeing Chuxia, she was both happy and worried — does Chuxia’s return an she should leave too?
As Wang Jing spoke, Song Xiaoyu also lifted her head, slightly stunned, she reflexively glanced at the calendar, muttering to herself, “Did I get the date wrong?”
“Teacher, no, it’s not the 16th yet.” Chuxia smiled as she walked in, greeted Wang Jing and the temporary staff, and sat directly opposite Song Xiaoyu, “I ca to report sothing to you, teacher.”
“What’s up?” Song Xiaoyu’s expression turned serious instantly, “Did sothing happen, do you need to extend your leave?”
“No…” Chuxia quickly shook her head, “Nothing happened, nothing happened.”
“Sister Jing, I want to go to the restroom, can you take ?” After greeting, Xu Shuxian, who had been silent, suddenly pulled Wang Jing out. Slightly startled, Wang Jing understood, grabbed the temporary staff, “Let’s go, together.”
“I don’t want to go now.” The temporary staff tried to yank back their hand, but Wang Jing gave them a glare, forcefully pulling them out, and even shut the office door on her way out.
Xu Shuxian’s move made Song Xiaoyu’s face grow more solemn, “Judging by this, it seems quite significant. Go ahead.”
“Um…” Chuxia’s cheeks flushed slightly, “It’s just… just that I… I’m going to be a mom, so I might temporarily not be able to stay by your side.”
“Really?” Song Xiaoyu grabbed Chuxia’s hand with a happy smile, “This is wonderful news, and exactly what your mother-in-law has been hoping for. It’s alright, you can resu studies after the baby is born.”
“I won’t stay ho. I’ll return to school after the sester starts…” Chuxia shared her plans with Song Xiaoyu.
“That’s great, really great…” Song Xiaoyu’s smile was even more relieved, “You’re a sensible child, and your mother-in-law’s family is quite understanding; this arrangent is the best. Chuxia, as long as you are willing, your future achievents should not be underestimated.”
“Thank you for the encouragent, teacher. I feel guilty because I originally promised to study hard these years, but ended up breaking my promise.”
“Don’t say that. There’s more to life than work. I’m fine with it here; now it’s with Elder Liang. He’s already chosen you as his apprentice. Honestly, that’s a rare opportunity, though his choice seems sowhat inexplicable. But undoubtedly, having him as your ntor is a chance that may never co again…” Song Xiaoyu paused, then continued, “Anyway, for now, let’s not worry about it. I’ll report this to the dean and let him handle it.”
“Thanks, teacher.”
“No need to be so formal with . Whether publicly or privately, I should help you. Chuxia, what you should do now is to visit Elder Yuan, he truly values you a lot. Actually, he taught you much more than I did.”
Chuxia nodded, “Teacher, I understand. I’ll go now, and let’s have lunch together at noon, shall I co to find you?” (To be continued. If you like this work, feel free to give recomndations or monthly votes on Qidian (qidian). Your support is my greatest motivation. Mobile users, please visit m.qidian to read.)
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