CHAPTER 274: CHAPTER 274 CORRUPTING THE CHILD

Shen Qingqing’s pregnancy is a big deal.

Madam Jiang instructed Jiang Zhixun, "Check every nook and cranny of the house, make sure you prepare for Qingqing’s safety in advance."

"And the stair railings, the floor... make sure you check everything carefully."

"Especially the bathroom, see if we need a non-slip mat, or just put a bench inside so Qingqing can sit while she showers, much safer."

"The school dormitory needs checking too, her desk, you better cover the corners, don’t let her accidentally bump her belly."

Jiang Zhixun noted everything in his heart.

He let Shen Qingqing sit on the sofa in the living room to chat with his mother.

"I’ll go upstairs to handle something."

Shen Qingqing thought they were overreacting, grabbing Jiang Zhixun’s wrist.

"No need to be so deliberate, just keep things as usual, being too nervous isn’t good either."

With them so tense, she couldn’t relax either.

Being too mentally strained was more likely to cause mistakes.

Jiang Zhixun said, "Not deliberate, just a slight adjustment."

All the foreseeable issues were addressed.

To prevent unexpected problems, he wouldn’t forgive himself if something went wrong.

Madam Jiang thought of another issue, "During weekdays you’re at school, getting meals, water, doing laundry... you’re handling everything alone, this won’t do, should I stay with you in the dormitory?"

Jiang Zhixun also had to work, he couldn’t personally take care of Shen Qingqing.

He thought it was a good idea.

But the elder at home also needed care.

"Let’s hire a caregiver for the old man using my personal savings," Jiang Zhixun suggested.

Shen Qingqing was both laughing and crying, "I feel like nothing’s affecting me right now, by the time I’m in late pregnancy and can’t take care of myself, I’ll probably be on maternity leave."

The old man returned from outside, heard what Shen Qingqing said, thought for a moment, and knew he was going to have a great-grandchild.

He was overjoyed.

"You’re not alone now, you can’t be careless, someone must be with you."

In case of emergencies, it’s good to have someone around.

Letting a pregnant woman stay in the dorm alone wasn’t appropriate any way you look at it.

The old man added, "If it’s really not workable, come live at home, and grandpa will arrange for someone to pick you up."

Staying in the dorm was for convenience.

If she returned home, there’d be all that commuting.

Living at home or in the dorm each had its benefits.

Shen Qingqing thought for a bit, "Then I’ll move back home, but no need to pick me up, I’ll just take the bus, I can walk and get some exercise too."

Madam Jiang said, "Anyway, I’m free at home, I’ll accompany you on the bus and pick you up for work."

Shen Qingqing felt her health was good, there was no need to make such a fuss.

No matter what she said, the elders and Jiang Zhixun didn’t agree with her commuting alone or staying in the dorm alone.

In the end, she had to follow her mother-in-law’s wishes.

Let her mother-in-law take her to work in the morning and pick her up in the afternoon.

Originally, Madam Jiang even wanted to have lunch with her and take a nap before going home together in the afternoon.

After much persuasion, Shen Qingqing managed to change Madam Jiang’s mind.

Pregnant women needed care, but Shen Qingqing knew her physical condition, there was no problem taking a nap in the dorm.

She’s not the only one working while pregnant.

Compared to many, her situation is already quite good, at least she doesn’t have to do housework with a big belly or take care of the family’s elderly.

Shen Qingqing was now relaxed, no longer tense to the point of abnormal breathing like before.

Thanks to previous workouts, her physical fitness had vastly improved.

Her current condition was truly excellent, she could feel it herself.

To put her family at ease, Shen Qingqing said, "If something comes up, I’ll call for help, the people in our building are quite friendly, just ask Zhixun if you don’t believe me."

The building was inhabited by school teachers, very well-mannered overall.

The family members were easy to get along with too.

Since Shen Qingqing started her job, she hadn’t had any conflicts with anyone.

The work environment was good, so was the living one.

Madam Jiang had visited the school numerous times, she knew.

She patted Shen Qingqing’s hand, "Now that you’re expecting, you don’t need to be so strong-willed as before, doing everything yourself, don’t forget, you have Zhixun and us, we can share the burden of anything big or small together."

Shen Qingqing nodded, "Health is the foundation, if something feels off, I definitely won’t push myself."

As a pregnant woman, you have to protect yourself and the child, Shen Qingqing was aware of this.

She didn’t like troubling others, but that didn’t mean she would force herself.

Jiang Zhixun felt a bit guilty, "Wife, it’s hard on you."

The one facing hardships during pregnancy was Qingqing.

He couldn’t be with her all the time, she also had a hard time.

The pregnancy was long, and just thinking about it made Jiang Zhixun feel distressed.

The joy of becoming a father wasn’t that overwhelming anymore.

Seeing his frown, Shen Qingqing laughed, "Focus on your work, handle all potential dangers, it’s important, nobody makes me feel as secure handling this as you do."

Jiang Zhixun was soothed by her.

He reconfirmed that he was the happiest man.

With a loving and caring wife, Chen Shaojie and the others at home probably didn’t get this kind of treatment.

"Call me if you need anything."

"Okay."

Jiang Zhixun patted her head, told her to talk with the elders in the living room, and went upstairs to get busy.

Shen Qingqing, being pregnant for the first time, Madam Jiang worried she might be inexperienced and nervous, shared all her experiences with her.

She finally said, "While having a child, you need to maintain a happy mood, if anyone makes you upset, come talk to mom, we’ll curse them out together, once you vent, you’ll feel better."

Shen Qingqing couldn’t hold back her laughter.

She joked, "Doesn’t that make for bad prenatal education, what if the child learns it?"

Madam Jiang huffed, "It’s good to learn a bit, so they won’t be bullied later on, holding back punches isn’t living your whole life just to be a pushover."

The old man chimed in, "But don’t learn from Zhixun, his tongue is like it’s dipped in poison, really gets on people’s nerves."

Since being with Shen Qingqing, Jiang Zhixun had changed a lot, he wasn’t as infuriating anymore.

But his knack for banter remained.

Shen Qingqing: "He’s not at home much, so he probably won’t have a bad influence on the kid."

Jiang Zhixun came downstairs for something, just in time to catch his wife bad-mouthing him.

He gave Shen Qingqing a resentful look.

Took his tools and headed back upstairs, feeling aggrieved.

Shen Qingqing brushed her nose, not expecting to be caught by Jiang Zhixun.

"I’ll go check upstairs."

Madam Jiang laughed despite herself, "What you said wasn’t wrong, he’s a grown man, how could he mind such things? He’s going to be a dad soon, after all, he should watch his words and actions to set a good example for the child."

Shen Qingqing: "He’s pretty good now."

Though sometimes he irritates, making one’s teeth itch.

But that was how life was, which made it exciting, Shen Qingqing didn’t think it was bad.

Madam Jiang teased her, "You’re always siding with Zhixun, spoiling him."

Shen Qingqing: "If he really turns spoiled, you can handle him, like with a loving mother’s stick, hitting him on the son’s back."

Madam Jiang laughed so hard her stomach hurt.

She waved her hand, "You better get upstairs quickly, stop teasing me, or I won’t be able to go outside."

The daughter-in-law was pregnant, rarely back home, got to make some nourishing food to support her and the child.