Sun Lanlan felt something unusual on her forehead and opened her eyes to see Lin Chuxia. “When did you get back? How’s the bun shop doing? Is it too busy?”
Lin Chuxia saw that she was trying to get up and quickly pressed her down.
“Alright, just rest well. The bun shop can manage without you for a bit. Look at you, what have you turned into? Have you not been to the clinic? Where is Old Su, letting you push yourself like this?”
Mention of Su Wensong made Lin Chuxia’s tone slightly harsh.
She thought he was a considerate and meticulous man who would take good care of Sun Lanlan. The woman is in this condition and he still hasn’t taken her to see a doctor, even though she had spoken highly of him before.
Sun Lanlan gave a slight smile, pulled her to sit by her side, and spoke gently.
“It’s not his fault, don’t be angry.”
She touched her own abdomen, “He took me to the clinic a couple of days ago. I’m pregnant, probably having morning sickness. It should get better soon.”
Granny Su interjected with disapproval, “How can it not be his responsibility? If you ask me, he is largely to blame.”
Even as she voiced her complaints, her eyes were full of smiles.
Continuing to fan Sun Lanlan without stopping, her face displayed loving affection.
“It really has put you through hardships.”
Lin Chuxia quickly sat down beside her, touching her abdomen, “Really? You got pregnant so quickly?”
Calculating it all, they’ve been married for just two months and there’s already a baby?
Being in front of Granny Su made Sun Lanlan blush a bit.
She hadn’t expected it so soon, especially since Su Wensong had been so vigorous every night after their marriage.
Despite also having plenty to deal with at the factory, she wondered how men could have such energy.
At first, she couldn’t take it and would beg for a break, which was the only time he would stop.
Later somehow, it was as if he had unlocked some profound energy channels, innovating each time, which she began to enjoy as well.
After that, she couldn’t even resist, and then… it just happened.
Seeing her daughter-in-law begin to feel shy, Granny Su knew the ladies had secrets to share.
Leaving the fan with them, she walked into the house.
Once the door shut, Lin Chuxia leaned closer and whispered, “How is it? Is it really tough being pregnant?”
Sun Lanlan retorted playfully, “If you’re curious, have one yourself. You and Mr. Qin have been married for a year now, aren’t you planning to have children?”
Indeed, they hadn’t planned for it yet. On her trip to the Northwest, they were still using contraception.
She remembered how Qin Yang panicked the next night when he found out that they were out of condoms and had to resort to a less ideal method.
But thinking about having children…
Her career was beginning to take shape, and she had enough staff.
Her recent trip to the Northwest hinted at an opportunity for Qin Yang to relocate.
If Qin Yang could transfer closer, even just nearer to their home, having a child wouldn’t be a hassle.
Just imagining a little, soft, cuddly baby with hers and Qin Yang’s blood made Lin Chuxia feel incredibly tender-hearted.
Having never harmed her body and with the aid of spiritual spring water, she should… possibly have a child, right?
………
Lin Chuxia wanted Sun Lanlan to rest for a few days to recuperate, but Sun Lanlan was worried about the bun shop, stating it was close enough for her to keep an eye on, and she wouldn’t rest well otherwise.
Knowing Sun Lanlan’s personality, Lin Chuxia accepted her decision and didn’t insist further, only arranging for two additional workers for the bun shop near the train station.
Meanwhile, there was also good news from the Qin Family; Qin Lihua and Cai Jun were finally getting married.
Although it was a matter concerning the main branch of the Qin Family, the various branches of the Qin Family were close, and Lin Chuxia and her family also needed to help.
Fortunately, they all knew they were busy with their own affairs, especially Qin Liang and Qian Chuncao, who had always felt guilty towards Lin Chuxia because of Qin Lihua.
Another reason was that Qin Jianjun was still working under her.
They had informed the elders of the family branches early on that they would handle the wedding preparations themselves and they would simply join on the wedding day to add to the festivity.
During the time Lin Chuxia was away, Qin Lihua also stopped working at the Bun Shop.
She hadn’t formally resigned, but everyone knew she was no longer working there.
It was likely because of this that their marriage was arranged.
After all, Qin Lihua had wanted Cai Jun to work with her, and Cai Jun had wanted Qin Lihua to quit with him. The two had been struggling over this for months.
Lin Chuxia had thought that after such a long ordeal, they would split up unhappily, but it turned out that Qin Lihua compromised.
But thinking about it, it was understandable.
In this conservative era, Qin Lihua and Cai Jun were in a love marriage, and the Cai family had also proposed.
If the marriage were really called off, Qin Lihua would have a hard time finding another marriage match.
People wouldn’t ask for the reason; even if you explained everything, they would still say that your daughter was rejected in marriage, implying it was the woman’s fault.
If your daughter was good, why would the marriage be called off?
Worse yet, some might suspect your daughter had been involved with men, questioning if she had been intimate, afraid of marrying someone “second-hand.”
The new era advocates for gender equality, but no matter the era, true equality has never been achieved.
The wedding was relatively lively, the Qin family, excluding Qin Wen and his wife Ma Suyun, as well as Qin Yang who was working abroad, were all present.
Since the conflict between Qin Liang’s family and Ma Suyun, the two families stopped interacting, and the brothers even stopped speaking to each other.
Within the procession fetching the bride, Lin Chuxia spotted Cai Jun surrounded at the center.
He had slimmed down and darkened and went through the bridal fetching rituals meticulously.
He didn’t spare Lin Chuxia, his former boss, a glance, nor did he show recognition to his former colleagues like Qin Han and Qin Wu, addressing them as “second uncle” and “fifth uncle” as if meeting them for the first time.
Fortunately, the groom didn’t need to formally meet the female relatives on the day he fetched the bride, otherwise, he would have had to formally address Lin Chuxia as “aunt.”
The Cai family had brought a tractor for fetching the bride.
Qin Lihua had wanted to borrow the Xiyang Food Factory minibus 121 from Lin Chuxia, which was at least a car, but Cai Jun refused.
What Qin Lihua desired for status, in Cai Jun’s view, was stepping on his face.
Xiyang Food Factory may be said to belong to Lin Chuxia, but the factory manager was Su Wensong.
Cai Jun did not want to have any connections with Sun Lanlan, including her husband Su Wensong.
Lin Chuxia overheard these matters casually during a chat between Zhou Hongmei and Zhang Guilan.
Respect others’ destinies, do not interfere in their karma, let go of the urge to help.
Lin Chuxia clearly understood that the greater one’s ability, the more they must remain virtuous.
After sending everyone off, Lin Chuxia planned to visit the village chief’s house; she noticed that the pig farm within the village had already been constructed.
She hadn’t walked far when she saw Sun Hao, who had just entered the village on a bicycle.
Sun Hao also did not expect to meet Lin Chuxia here and greeted her with a smile.
“Mr. Lin, I was just about to head to your house.”
Lin Chuxia raised her eyebrows, “What’s the matter, not afraid of Yuan Bao showing his temper? He’s at home right now.”
Last time Sun Hao left quite embarrassingly. Believing that if he saw him again, Yuan Bao would not be in a good mood.