CHAPTER 480: CHAPTER 482 SISTER XUEHUA, YOU ARE PREGNANT

The two returned home, and Zheng Xianghong expressed her desire to sell breakfast. Although she was taking care of her grandson every day, the oldest and second grandsons were now attending elementary school, and the third and fourth grandsons and the granddaughter were still young, but it was quite easy for the elderly couple to take care of them.

Sometimes, while walking with her grandchildren nearby and encountering breakfast vendors, Zheng Xianghong would feel inspired and wanted to try selling some herself at the doorway to earn a bit of living expenses.

"Mom, won’t this be too exhausting for you?" Xia Xiao felt that taking care of children was challenging, and considering Zheng Xianghong and Gao Guoqiang had to manage their three kids plus pick up and drop off the older ones, it seemed very tough.

"It won’t be, it’s just selling breakfast. Besides, Feiyang and Feiyue go to school in the mornings with you and Xuehua, so it won’t be a bother," Zheng Xianghong replied.

"That sounds good." Xia Xiao was also concerned about Zheng Xianghong and Gao Guoqiang feeling uncomfortable staying idle as they were always restless when not working. Selling breakfast at their doorstep seemed feasible, and she could help out as well.

In the end, Xia Xiao decided to use her savings with Gao Jiaxing to buy a house. It wouldn’t have been possible to buy a house just based on their basic savings. They had already invested a significant amount of money, so Xia Xiao couldn’t possibly contribute more.

After all, they had several children to raise and their elderly parents to care for—the family’s expenses weren’t small.

With Xia Xiao’s agreement, Gao Guoqiang had no objections either, following Zheng Xianghong’s lead in her endeavors, though he occasionally still helped her out.

Xia Xiao would wake up early to help Zheng Xianghong knead dough, make buns and soy milk. The elderly landlords also supported Zheng Xianghong’s breakfast business, saying they wouldn’t have to worry about their breakfasts anymore.

On the first day, they didn’t make much, and it sold out quickly. They were cautious not to make too much on the second and third day either, but they still ran short.

On the fourth day, Zheng Xianghong made a little more, and it all sold out too.

Seeing this success, Zheng Xianghong got even more enthusiastic. She hadn’t anticipated that selling breakfast could be so profitable. Besides buns, soy milk, and rice balls became very popular.

When Xia Xiao and Yang Xuehua brought the breakfast to the classroom, some classmates asked about it. Upon hearing it was Xia Xiao’s mother-in-law who was selling it, some passed sarcastic remarks, but Xia Xiao didn’t see anything shameful about it, she was even considering running a business herself.

Xia Xiao was generous and even offered to bring breakfast for any classmates who wanted it. This left some classmates speechless.

Some classmates did find it convenient, so they asked Xia Xiao to bring breakfast, making her carry several meals to school each morning.

Luckily she had a bicycle, making it easier for Xia Xiao.

Everyone was already grown-up, not children, so they acted more maturely.

Yang Xuehua helped out, so Zheng Xianghong’s breakfasts sold very well.

Since the breakfast was earning money, Zheng Xianghong was even more motivated, especially when Gao Guoqiang saw how well the breakfasts were selling. They made quite a profit in a month, so he joined in with Zheng Xianghong.

Gao Jiaxing came back one day to find his parents selling breakfast and was quite surprised, though he didn’t say much.

Seeing Gao Jiaxing silent, Xia Xiao asked, "You don’t mind mom and dad selling breakfast, do you?"

"What are you talking about? Am I that kind of person?" Gao Jiaxing shot Xia Xiao a glance, "I just worry they might overwork themselves."

"They seem quite happy about it. I think this is better for them. They used to work harder in the production team; being active is good for their health. Sitting idle all day wouldn’t be as healthy as before."

With these words, Gao Jiaxing agreed.

Two months later, early one morning, Yang Xuehua came looking for Xia Xiao in a panic, "I saw blood in my underwear."

"Is it your period?" Xia Xiao asked.

"My period is a week late and it doesn’t feel like a period."

With that, Xua Xiao said, "Let my mom take a look."

Xia Xiao and Yang Xuehua went to find Zheng Xianghong, who was steaming buns in the kitchen. Seeing Xia Xiao and Yang Xuehua approaching, she said, "They’re ready to eat, come take them and eat."

"Mom, Sister Xuehua is spotting," said Xia Xiao.

Zheng Xianghong quickly reached out, saying, "Let me see, could it be that you’re pregnant?"

Hope flickered in Yang Xuehua’s eyes. In fact, after noticing her period was one or two days late, she had begun to hope, but she was also worried it might not be true. Thus she held back, but today, upon seeing the spotting, she was startled.

Zheng Xianghong calmly took Yang Xuehua’s pulse, her expression serious. In a moment, a smile appeared on her solemn face, "You are indeed pregnant, over a month along. This is wonderful news! Yu Shijie will be so happy when he finds out."

Xia Xiao was very happy for Yang Xuehua and told her, "Sister Xuehua, you’re pregnant, you can’t ride a bike anymore. I’ll take you to school from now on."

Yang Xuehua nodded. She wanted to share the good news with Yu Shijie right away. Seeing Yang Xuehua’s mood, Xia Xiao suggested, "The military academy is quite far, and I’m not comfortable with you going alone since you’re newly pregnant. Let’s take the afternoon off and I’ll take you there."

"Okay," Yang Xuehua touched her flat belly, excited about the life growing inside.

Xia Xiao truly understood Yang Xuehua’s feelings. It was particularly special since Yang Xuehua was over thirty when she became pregnant.

In the morning, Xia Xiao rode with Yang Xuehua to school, and after attending early classes, they both took leave for the afternoon.

On the way, Yang Xuehua anxiously asked, "Does being pregnant mean I can’t attend school?"

"It should be okay." Xia Xiao hadn’t seen any pregnant women in school and added, "Haven’t you asked the instructor?"

"I didn’t dare." Yang Xuehua shook her head, somewhat fearful that being pregnant meant she would have to take a break from school.

"You should ask, otherwise, you’ll always wonder and feel unsettled," said Xia Xiao, then adding, "Or shall I try to find out for you?"

"I’ll ask. No matter what, this child is the most important thing," Yang Xuehua said. Though treasure her hard-won opportunity to attend university, if she had to choose between school and her child, she would choose her child.

She was already married and not young anymore. She wanted this child, to safely give birth to it, no matter the cost.