CHAPTER 481: CHAPTER 483: CAN YOU TAKE CARE OF IT?

"Of course, it can be done. It’s May now, and you’re just over a month pregnant; June is the time for the second college entrance exam, and we’ll have finished this semester’s courses by June, with a break in July and August. When school starts in September, you’ll be about five months along; according to this calculation, you should give birth next January," Xia Xiao calculated for Yang Xuehua.

"Let’s not talk about it for now. The belly won’t show until the third month, and by the time the next semester starts in the second half of the year, it will be evident without saying," Yang Xuehua, grabbing Xia Xiao’s clothes with one hand, and resting the other on her belly, reflexively covered her stomach ever since she had learned of her pregnancy.

"All possible, but you still need to be cautious."

As soon as Xia Xiao finished speaking, Yang Xuehua nodded, and the two finally reached the military school, with Xia Xiao panting heavily.

Yang Xuehua handed over a water flask to Xia Xiao, "Have some water."

After taking the flask and drinking, Xia Xiao tightened the lid, hung it on the front of the bike, and walked alongside Yang Xuehua towards the school gate.

Both presented their student IDs, and upon mentioning they were from First University, the guard soldier, already impressed, was stunned to learn they were the partners of Gao Jiaxing and Yu Shijie. He saluted immediately, invited them to wait at the guard post, and sent someone to notify Gao Jiaxing and Yu Shijie.

"Comrade, do you know Gao Jiaxing and Yu Shijie?" Xia Xiao chatted with the guard soldier.

"Yes, everyone in this military academy knows Captain Gao and Lieutenant Yu," the guard soldier continued, discussing the deeds of Gao Jiaxing and Yu Shijie with Xia Xiao and Yang Xuehua.

Listening to this, both Xia Xiao and Yang Xuehua felt a sense of honor, a pride naturally welling up inside them. They realized the guard was also a student at the military academy, a newcomer assigned to take turns at guarding the entrance.

It wasn’t long before Gao Jiaxing and Yu Shijie both appeared. Seeing Xia Xiao and Yang Xuehua, they were extremely surprised, but even more delighted.

At that time, Gao Jiaxing and Yu Shijie took Xia Xiao and Yang Xuehua towards the dining hall as it was precisely lunchtime and neither Xia Xiao nor Yang Xuehua had eaten.

Yang Xuehua had been holding it in all morning, wanting to discuss her pregnancy with Yu Shijie.

On the way, unable to hold back, Yang Xuehua spoke up and Yu Shijie was stunned for a moment before joy quickly overcame him, and, if the situation had been suitable, he would have loved to embrace Yang Xuehua tightly.

Hearing the great news, Yu Shijie was so elated that he momentarily didn’t know what to do.

Seeing Yu Shijie like this, Xia Xiao immediately laughed.

She and Gao Jiaxing walked ahead, while Yu Shijie and Yang Xuehua followed. Gao Jiaxing said, "Yang Xuehua is pregnant, take good care of her."

Xia Xiao gave him a look, "What relation do I have with Yang Xuehua, as if you need to tell me."

Gao Jiaxing laughed, "Yu Shijie and I are quite busy at the military academy, and we can’t look after things at home as much. Now that Yang Xuehua is pregnant and since we all live together, help out a bit when you can, it’s not easy for them."

Xia Xiao nodded. Considering that Yang Xuehua and Yu Shijie were in their late thirties, almost forty, having a child really wasn’t easy.

This time, Xia Xiao and Yang Xuehua truly visited the military academy, the most distinct aspect being the upright spirit here, inspiring to see, it almost unconsciously straightened one’s posture.

As soon as they entered the academy, many eyes turned towards Xia Xiao and Yang Xuehua. Bearing smiles, as students of the First University and beloveds of Gao Jiaxing and Yu Shijie, they could not afford to embarrass their men in the military academy.

Xia Xiao and Yang Xuehua might have thought too much, they looked good, dignified and pretty, with excellent temperaments, drawing considerable attention.

There were few female students in the military academy, but they existed. Xia Xiao glanced around and admired the imposing presence of the female soldiers, even feeling a bit envious.

"Why are you always looking at them?" Gao Jiaxing felt dissatisfied, considering he was right in front of her, yet Xia Xiao’s mind seemed to wander elsewhere.

"It’s just that I find these female soldiers attractive," Xia Xiao explained.

Gao Jiaxing was speechless, feeling that Xia Xiao only had good taste when it came to picking him; otherwise, her judgment was usually off.

Those female soldiers were just average-looking, not even half as beautiful as his wife, yet his wife found them attractive.

"If I hadn’t happened to arrive now, maybe I would have chosen to be a soldier," Xia Xiao commented.

"Let’s forget that; you are great just the way you are now," said Gao Jiaxing, although he thought Xia Xiao would look even better and more dashing in a military uniform. However, he couldn’t imagine a life where both spouses were military personnel; it would be too busy and reduce their time together.

Of course, it would be better if one was a soldier and the other a medical professional, and if Xia Xiao really became a soldier, they might not have even met.

"Let’s eat," Gao Jiaxing served Xia Xiao some food, drawing even more attention.

Now, both Gao Jiaxing and Yu Shijie had become prominent figures in the school, always ranking at the top in every assessment and making an excellent team together, achieving impressive results.

With the arrival of Gao Jiaxing’s and Yu Shijie’s partners, it was natural that people were curious. Everyone was visibly envious of the two stunningly beautiful women.

Soon, Gao Jiaxing and Yu Shijie’s classmates and comrades surrounded them, and some single ones even asked for introductions knowing Xia Xiao and Yang Xuehua were students at the First University.

Xia Xiao and Yang Xuehua were amused; who said that soldiers weren’t good at conversations? It really depended on the person.

After dinner and a tour of the military academy, Gao Jiaxing and Yu Shijie took leave to send Xia Xiao and Yang Xuehua home.

Yu Shijie happily announced to Mr. Yu that he was going to have a child, and after being a bachelor for so many years, Yu Shijie rarely showed such joy.

Gao Jiaxing and Xia Xiao noticed that Yu Shijie walked with such stability, yet it felt like he could float off the ground, such was his high spirits.

"I want to start a business," Xia Xiao told Gao Jiaxing.

"Sure, what kind of business? Can you handle it?" Gao Jiaxing asked.

"We can hire people. I want to start a garment factory and get help from my mom and sister-in-law," Xia Xiao added, "I want to visit my parents during the holidays to discuss this with my mom and sister-in-law."

"I don’t know if there are any tasks scheduled, but if not, I think I can accompany you," Gao Jiaxing said. He wasn’t an ordinary military academy student; the superiors valued both him and Yu Shijie highly and arranged various assessments and experiences for them, including missions.

"Great," Xia Xiao responded with a big smile, aware that starting a garment factory wasn’t something that could be done in a day or two. It needed proper planning. In her previous life, she studied business administration but had never actually done business, so she was very cautious about venturing into it.